Traveling by Scooter

Step 2 Items to Bring

It is important to be prepared for almost any situation when you are traveling on a scooter. I have a small bag that holds a kit of "Just in Case" items. These items included:

Poncho
Space Blanket
Flashlight
Small candle
Matches
Pair of Gloves

I brought some more items, which included:

Extra batteries for the GPS
Utility Knife
Zip ties
Bike tire Pump
Radio
Extra Clothes
Camera
Small first aid kit

I also wore my hydration pack which held more than enough water for the whole trip. This was very nice to have whenever I needed it. I also brought some cash and the phone number for the road side assistance I got with the scooter. I think this was one of the most important things and if you don't have it look into it. AAA does have motorcycle service but its only with the most expensive plan. Another thing I didn't show in the picture is my fully charged cell phone, which is another necessity.

I also included a picture of Wan's items. He carries everything he has with him on his scooter. He has camping gear because he sleeps on the side of the road or at a camp ground during the majority of his travels. One thing he has that I should have brought was a lock. The Honda Ruckus weighs less then 200lbs, so two guys in a pickup could make quick work of steeling the scooter. Its always good to be a little extra secure.

Comments

[enicolay]

Hey, I am planning a 1500km (aprox. 900 miles) trip in December. I've got a 2007 Yamaha BeeWee 100cc, got advices? Oh, and there will be a point in my journey where filling stations are rarely seen. Email me to [e-mail] to give me tips please ;)

[benthekahn]

Nice Instructable, but I think your forgetting something serious from your list-Duct tape.

[dbc1218]

Yeah, I should have had some. Duct tape and zip ties can fix anything

[benthekahn]

And super glue. That can fix anything too.

[dacker]

And a Leatherman!

[Llewner]

As anyone, myself included, that has been forced to sleep in a "space blanket" can tell you, those things don't work. They're total gimick! Unless you want to be cold, tired, and frustrated by attempting to wrap yourself in a noisy, crinkly cross-breed between tin foil and celophane! Do yourself a favor and just carry a GOOD sleeping bag and a Bivy Sack.

[mje]

Over the past 30 years I've used both the original Space Blanket, which is made from a woven, aluminized fabric, and the disposable mylar varieties. Both work if you use them properly. The lightweight mylar varieties are great used as heat reflectors- I suspend one beneath my Hennessey Hammock and it both reflects heat back and blocks heat loss from radiation, and increases comfort. You can use the woven type as an extra layer between a liner bag and larger sleeping bag. You don't want to use the mylar type here because it will block moisture from escaping. In an emergency, you can prevent hypothermia by wrapping a space blanket around you tightly, and they're included in trauma kits for that reason. I keep one in my car, along with other emergency supplies. What you can't do is use a mylar space blanket by just draping it over you like a quilt.

[dbc1218]

I've never actually used the space blanket, but i had it so I took it.