I’m not going to discuss all the items in the attached pics.
They just show what I carried for emergencies and such. The Bilt bag is a bike
cover and did a good job of concealing the bike from prying eyes but it isn’t
waterproof. I also carried a siphon in case we needed to transfer fuel between
bikes (don’t ask why, it was on a list I got off of Adventure Bike Forum). Mosquito
head nets and bug spray are a MUST for up north. This is no joke. If you break down
up there and have to set for hours waiting for help they may keep you from going
insane. The bugs will eat you alive. Lots of straps to tie gear on plus we had
to tie the bikes down on the ferry with four straps each. I use the long cable
lock to lock my helmet and any other items to the bike when I have to leave it.
Always have a bike front brake lock. The black bag was to be used to carry
water if I needed to clean mud off the bike while on the Dalton. Tire pump and
plug kits are a must. First aid kit is important. You are a Loooooooong way
from help on the Dalton Highway and most of the ALCAN. It will take hours to
get emergency help so you better be ready to do first response first aid. As we
rode up and saw the motorcycle in the ditch on the Dalton that was my big concern. I’ve
taken several wilderness first aid courses as part of our white water kayaking
and rafting so I feel like I could be of some help but if you have no training
you will be sorry.
This is the last gear review blog.
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