The things you might need on a trip like this is unlimited. However, the things you will end up using is limited. While packing for the trip use the weight Vs utility ratio to decide whether or not to carry a certain item.

The best combination to have is a small haversack, which you can carry on your bike and another bag in which you dump things you don't need.

Luggage on person

You should be carrying the following items with you on your person all the time.
- Tools
- Torch
- Pocket knife
- Matches, lighter
- Basic first aid kit with essential medicines, or your prescribed medication if you are on medication
- Sunscreen
- Vaseline
- Mosquito repellent
- Water bottle with water
- A light high energy snack
- Spare pair of socks
- Piece of rope
- Spare bike key (you could also keep this with us or a friend)
- Spare spectacles, lens cleaning and carrying solution, if you wear glasses or contact lenses.
- Anything else you would need between the time of your reaching the destination and the arrival of the support vehicle.
- Camera/phone and spare power supply, chargers, memory storage devices films, tapes etc.

Satellite luggage

Individual needs will vary but we have found the following list to be sufficient for our preferences. (Apart from the clothes you wear, riding gear, and bike spares and tools)
- Three pairs of underclothes
- Three pairs of socks
- Pair of shorts
- An additional trouser
- Two/three additional T shirts or shirts
- Sweatshirt or sweater
- Sneakers or floaters
- Cap/Hat
- Towel
- Soap
- Tooth brush and tooth paste.
- Free luggage space if you intend to shop/carry memorabilia from the trip
- Sleeping bag or blanket (Sleeping bag rated at least for -4°C)