| The most important gear to take with you while | | | | Tire tools - |
| offroad riding is safety gear. This means primarily the | | | | - Tube for front tire |
| clothing you wear - gloves, helmet, padding, armor, | | | | - Tire pump |
| back protection. | | | | - Tire irons |
| Dress according to the conditions you are riding in - if | | | | - Valve stem remover |
| you are riding in the rain, mud or through creeks and | | | | - Tire gauge, 1 lb increment, 1-20 psi |
| rivers, wear waterproof clothing. If you are riding in | | | | - Tire mousse |
| hot conditions, wear loose, lightweight clothing. | | | | Tools - |
| In terms of protection - the parts of your body | | | | - Tool kit |
| which hit the ground first when you come off are | | | | - Spark plug wrench |
| the ones that need protection. That means your | | | | - Chain break tool |
| head, your knees, your feet and your hands. There is | | | | - Tie downs & tow strap |
| plenty of good gear to purchase to protect these | | | | - Duct tape |
| parts of your body. | | | | - 6-in-1 Screwdriver |
| The other important gear to carry depends on how | | | | Bike parts - |
| long you are going away for. If you are away from | | | | - Spark plug |
| civilization for most of the day, then take plenty of | | | | - Shift lever |
| water and food with you, in case you are unable to | | | | - Brake lever |
| return to the luxury of civilization within your given | | | | - Clutch lever |
| time frame. Being hungry, tired and possibly sore | | | | - Clutch cable |
| from injury is no way to spend long hours away | | | | - Spare bulbs - headlight and taillight |
| from creature comfort, and the convenience of | | | | - Master link |
| shops. | | | | - Sidestand springs |
| It's good to carry a basic medical kit in case the | | | | - Zip ties |
| worst occurs and somebody injures themselves on | | | | - Fuel line and filter |
| the ride. Getting medical attention out in the | | | | - Assorted screws, bolts, etc. to fit your bike |
| wilderness can be difficult if not impossible. There are | | | | - Hose clamps |
| plenty of good, compact medical kits available to | | | | Riding Gear - |
| take with you. | | | | - Glove liners/waterproof gloves |
| Carrying some spare parts and limited tools is ideal. | | | | - Extra gloves |
| You usually only need a limited range of tools to fix | | | | - Extra goggles |
| these problems, plus the important spare parts. | | | | - Water bottle |
| If you think you will need to stay overnight on your | | | | - Water bladder/drink system Medium Backpack |
| journey, you need to carry two things as a minimum | | | | - Riding Jacket |
| - some form of bedding which will keep you warm | | | | Other options - |
| enough through the night, and some form of | | | | - Extra bungee cord |
| protection from the wind and rain. This could be as | | | | - Pack straps |
| simple as a sleeping bag and bivvy bag or tarpaulin. | | | | - Garbage bags |
| In terms of water, most riders like to take a | | | | - Hand cleaner |
| camel-back with them. A camel-back is a water bag | | | | - Shop rag |
| you carry on your back, with a tube to drink water | | | | Overnight stuff - |
| from hooked into it. | | | | - Waterproof jacket and/or rain gear |
| In terms of food, high energy bars are good in terms | | | | - Extra socks |
| of their small size and energy delivery for trail riding. | | | | - Extra jersey |
| The last thing to carry is gear that helps you attach | | | | - Long sleeve shirt/sweatshirt |
| all of your gear to the bike. There are a range of | | | | - Sleeping bag |
| bungee cords and tie down straps you can use, as | | | | - Sleeping mat/pad |
| well as luggage systems. This is important because | | | | - Tent or Bivvy bag |
| you don't want your gear to fly off as you are | | | | - Shampoo/soap |
| bouncing around on the trail. | | | | - Toothbrush/toothpaste |
| Here is a comprehensive list of gear you should | | | | - Extra zip lock bags |
| consider carrying with you on your ride: | | | | - Eating utensils |
| Survival gear - | | | | - Spare Shoes |
| - Survival card | | | | - Back pack: Medium Backpack |
| - First aid kit | | | | - Towel |
| - Flashlight | | | | - Hat |
| - Glowstick | | | | - Lock to secure bike at night |
| - Compass | | | | Once you have chosen which Dual Sport Motorcycles |
| - Knife or multi purpose tool | | | | is best for you to ride, and you have made your |
| - Pen and note pad | | | | purchase, you are ready to head out on your first |
| - Waterproof matches or cigarette lighter | | | | ride. |
| - Maps | | | | |