Packing List

A couple of people have asked me what to take. It's really up to you to decide what you will need for a trip of this duration, but I have located a pack list that we use when we go away. This list has worked for Jo and I in the past; whether it was a few weeks Laos, a month in summer China, or three months in Russia in winter.
Remember that the total weight cannot exceed 7kg for carry on. From the Air Asia website "The allowable baggage dimensions and weight for hand carry baggage is, one (1) item of baggage within the dimensions of 56cm X 36cm X 23cm and provided that it does not weigh more than 7kg. Such baggage must fit under the seat in front of you or in the enclosed storage compartment in the cabin. All guests are allowed only one (1) piece of hand carry baggage onboard provided that it does not exceed the dimensions of 56cm X 36cm X 23cm and does not weigh more than 7kg. Such baggage must fit under the seat in front of you or in an enclosed storage compartment in the cabin. Items determined by us to be of excessive weight or size or of an offensive nature will not be permitted onboard.”

The List

Medical
Triangle bandage
Antibiotics
Burn gel
Imodium/ibuprofen/aspirin
Size 24 needle/sutures
Antiseptic handwash
Latex gloves
Aeroguard
Light stick
Aquatabs

Clothing
Two pair of lightweight synthetic long pants with zip off lowers
One pair of wet weather pants with thermal lining
One pair of long thermal underwear
One pair of long sleeve thermal top
One pair of shirt sleeve thermal top
One t-shirt
Two long sleeve lightweight synthetic shirts
One bike jacket with body armour and zip out thermal lining
Three pairs socks and jocks
Sunglasses and cap
Bike gloves and boots
Pac mocs (if you have them)
Micro wet weather kit

Tools
Cable ties
Gaff tape
Small multi tool (with no blade)

General Kit
Tank bag and waterproof cover
Sleeping bag and/or liner
Kidney belt (if needed)
Mobile phone and charger Camera, charger and plenty of SD cards
Small locks and thin stainless steel cable
Helmet
GPS if required
Toothpaste, brush, razor and deodorantTea bags or favourite coffee
no sugar, it’s just not a good idea to be trying to take any white powder through border crossings, yes it will all get sorted out okay in the end, but who needs the hassle and delay.

Document set
Credit card and unlinked spare card with another rider
Passport and and copies with another rider
Insurance policy papers and copies with another rider
Maps (inc group map)
Consider will and power of attorney left with someone at home
(group all items that must be declared at airport checks into one pocket for easy access and to save unpacking everything)