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Rally Team Still On the Dakar Trail
January 3, 2012 12:58 PM
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That's Dakar. Unfortunate Circumstance Cuts Darkcyd Out of Race
January 2, 2012 09:42 PM
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Good News For Race Day 1: Mar del Plata to Bahia Blanca & San Juan
January 1, 2012 02:09 PM
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Registration & Inspection: The Dakar 2012 Edition
December 30, 2011 11:30 AM
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Making The Way To The Bivouac - Mar del Plata
December 29, 2011 06:07 PM
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It Shouldn't Start This Way
December 28, 2011 11:36 PM
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First Day Woes For Darkcyd Racing: Rill Discusses
December 28, 2011 11:17 AM
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En Route & Arriving In Buenos Aires
December 28, 2011 08:24 AM
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Dakar: The Race Is On For Darkcyd Racing
December 27, 2011 06:57 AM
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Doing Dakar: Spectator, Team Member & Media
December 26, 2011 01:23 PM
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The Packing List
There was more. There should be less. But packing for such a long journey is a dilemma. Some travelers carry more, others carry less. I've narrowed down my list to bare necessities and a few minor luxuries. My technology and photography items are certainly more than many, but documenting this trip is a big part of my objective. We'll see how long I can keep it up.
Riding Gear
- Bacalava
- BMW ComforTemp Jacket & Underwear
- BMW Heated vest
- BMW Rallye2 Suite and Goretex Liner
- Camelback Hydration Pack
- Earplugs
- Glove Liners
- Light Gloves
- SealSkinz Waterproof Socks (1pr)
- Silk Convertible Scarf
- Winter Gloves
Clothing
- Capilene Long Underwear (set)
- Long Pants (2)
- Long Sleeve Shirts (2)
- Marmot rain jacket
- Oakley Sandals
- Oakley SI Assault Shoes
- Oakley Sunglasses
- Short Pants/Swimsuit
- Short Sleeve button down shirt
- Sock Liners (2)
- Socks (2)
- Socks (3)
- T-Shirts (2)
- Underwear (5)
Camping Gear
- Camp Towels (sm & lg)
- Campstove
- Clothesline
- Cocoon Mattess / Bag liner
- Cookware set & Silverware
- Folding campstool
- Fuel bottle for Stove
- Mosquito Net
- Norhtface Tadpole 23 2-person tent & footprint
- Petzl Headlamp
- Pillow
- Sleeping Bag
- Thermarest Cushion
Documents
- CA Drivers License Copies (10)
- CA Vehicle Registration (10 copies)
- California ID
- Carnet de Passage
- MedJet Assist
- Mexican Auto Insurance
- Misc Papers
- Passport
- Passport Copies (25)
- Prescription copies
- Title Motorcycel 25 copies
- Yellow Fever Immunization Card
Technology
- ApplePowerBook 15"
- Batteries (AA, AAA)
- BMW Accessory socket plug to female cigarette adapter
- CAT5 Enthernet Cable
- DC-AC converters
- Firewire Cables (4-6,6-6, 800, 400-800)
- GPS w/cables and memory cards
- iPod 60GB & 1GB Shuffle & cables
- iSight Camera w/FW Cable and mounting hardware
- Kensington Bluetooth Mouse
- Westone MH-1 audiophile in-ear headphones
- Misc Software & Blank Discs
- PC Card to Compact Flash Adapter
- Sennheiser PXXC 250 Noise Cancelling Headphones
- SmartDisk 80GB HardDrive
- USB Storage Devices 128MB (2)
Personal Hygiene & Health
- Advil
- Antibiotic (Levoquin)
- Transderm (motion sickness)
- Water Purification tablets
- Baby Powder
- Chapstick (outside)
- Dental Floss
- Deoderant
- Eagle Creek hanging toiletry pack w/mirror
- Face Cleanser
- First Aid Kit
- Hand cleaner towel
- Hand Sanitizer
- Imodium
- Lotion
- Mefloquine (Larium Malaria Pills)
- Pepcid AC
- Reader glasses
- Red Yeast Rice
- Shampoo
- Shave Cream (tube)
- Small Mirror
- Toothbrush & Toothpaste
- Vicadin
- Westeone ER Hearing Protectors
- Wet Ones Wipes
Writing & Reading
- Pens & Sharpie
- BMW Riders & Maintenance Manuals
- Guide books
- Misc. Maps
- Moleskin Journal
- Pens & Memopads
- Spanish Dictionary/Phrase Book
- Spare "D" Wallet
Photography
- AKG D230 Microphone
- AKG MicroPen RTransmitter
- AKG PR40 Pocket Receiver
- AKG SnapOn Transmitter
- Compatct Flash and SD Cards
- Digital Camera (SLR & Pocket), w/charger & lenses
- DVC video tapes (4)
- Manuals for Cameras
- Video (camera, charger, cables)
- Carbon fiber 4-section tripod w/still & video heads
Spare Parts
- Brake Pads (front & rear)
- Chain tensiioners
- Clutch & Brake Levera
- Fork seals
- Fuel Filter
- Fuses (misc)
- Hose clamps (2)
- Jesse lock clips/hardware
- LightGuard Velcro
- Misc nuts & Bolts
- Oil filter kits (2)
- Sidestand switche
- Tube 17"
- Waterpump impeller
Supplies: Handy Items & Gear Maintenance
- Airhawk Repair KitZip Lock Bags
- 1.5L Sigg Fuel Bottle
- Bike Cover (AEROstich)
- Bike/Helmet/Jacket cable lock
- Eagle Creek Pac-it Sacs (sm & med)
- Chain Lube
- AEROStich Bike Cover
- Jumper cables
- PacSafe XL
- ROK Strap (spare)
- Tie down straps
- Woolite pocket packs (2)
- 18 Gauge Wire (10 ft)
- Aqua Seal
- Black Tape
- Dry bag patch material
- Duct Tape
- Latex Gloves
- Spare zipper pulls
- Zip Ties
Tools
- Aerostich Tire Irons (Titanium)
- BMW F650GS Service Manual on CD
- Digital MultiMeter
- JB Weld
- Leatherman WAVE pocket tool
- Motorcycle Grease
- Plummers Goop
- Siphon Hose
- Socket Kit Metric, Torx, Hex
- Tire pressure gague
- Tire tube patch kit
- Tire Tube Patches
- Two in one screw driver
- Valve stem remover
- Vice Grips
- WD-40
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Where WorldRider Is Now
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WorldRider Tracker
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Miles Traveled:
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62,329 |
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Days Traveled:
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847
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Fuel Consumed:
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1,116.2 gal. |
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Photos Shot:
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32,077
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Borders Crossed:
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55
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Currently In:
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Leucadia, California |
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Where's Next?
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Fresno, CA |
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As of 3/19/11.
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