If you are preparing for a motorbike trip, you will surely be interested in preparing the necessary items for this exciting trip. The difficulty in preparing items to bring when traveling by motorbike is that you have quite a lot to bring but don’t want to carry too much. So keep reading and you will know the basics that you should prepare when traveling by motorbike. Depending on the specific conditions of each trip, you can decide what you need to bring.
Check your transportation
Motorbike is the most common and convenient means of transportation in Vietnam. For a safe trip, you should check everything on the motorbike, such as the horn, headlights, turn signals, mirrors, change engine oil, coolant, replace brake pads (if worn) and more.
You also need to check your tires and inner tubes carefully and replace them if necessary. You also need to put the motorbike’s spare key in the backpack and learn how to mend or repair a basic motorbike and have to bring a motorbike repair kit.
You should check your ride before going
In addition, when traveling at night, especially in remote areas, you also need to equip reflective stickers for motorcycles so that your vehicles can easily be recognized in the dark, you will never know when will unexpected situations occur.
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Bring maps and compasses on a motorbike trip
Maps and compasses are items that are always associated with people who travel by motorbikes. The compass works thanks to the earth’s magnetic field. If you have a compass and know exactly where you are on the map, you can go to exactly where you want to go.
Having a map and a compass shall let you know where you are going
Nowadays, with the invention of GPS, the compass seems to have been forgotten. GPS helps you determine exactly your location, wherever you are, but in the most torturous situations, when you cannot charge your device, the compass is an indispensable item.
Prepare all personal papers
Preparing all the necessary identity documents such as identity cards is one of the most important things. You can keep your identity card, vehicle papers, driver license in a waterproof plastic bag and put it in your backpack. Do not put papers in the trunk of the motorbike.
You should prepare your personal papers when traveling
In addition, many people carefully make a copy of identity cards and driver licenses and will often store them in a pocket. In addition, you should prepare more personal information sheets such as an address, telephone number of relatives, blood type... to prevent possible bad situations.
Don’t forget your sleeping tent and sleeping bag
In case you want to enjoy the natural space, the sleeping tent is the most interesting option. Depending on the location you are planning to camp and the weather, you should be to be able to choose the right tent. However, the tent must ensure the most basic standards are breathable and waterproof.
You also need to determine how many people tent to sleep. Tents are too wide to find a large flat surface that is difficult to install. A-shaped tents and umbrella-shaped tents are the most popular with small and medium sizes. There are many types of outer tents that can withstand heavy rain for hours, against wind and insects.
Bring some proper sleeping bags and tents to camp in astonishing places
Pads or sheets are also required. Soft, lightweight inflatable or foam mattress can be easily carried. You should bring a wool blanket or synthetic cotton, light and good heat retention effect. An inflatable pillow will be the best option without wasting space when carrying luggage. However, you can also bring towels or sweaters for a very convenient pillow.
Bring less but enough personal belongings on your motorbike trip
On each journey, you always have to carry your luggage, so the furniture or personal items need to be minimum and neat to facilitate transportation. Especially, you need to carefully prepare your protective gear, especially helmets.
Only bring necessary kinds of stuff on your motorbike trip
You should choose high-quality helmets, and can cover the most of your face. You should also wear protective equipment at your knees and elbows because when you fall, this is the most impacted area and the injuries are often very serious there.
In addition, you also need to prepare reflective clothing to wear in the evening or affix decal stickers to the shirt in foggy weather conditions to avoid accidents. Medical equipment such as bandages, compresses, red medicine and many more are essential for injuries. In addition, common drugs such as headache, fever, abdominal pain should also be included in the luggage of the delegation to be proactive in many situations.
Personal hygiene kit is necessary for motorbike trips
You really should yourself for the necessary personal hygiene items when going on a motorbike trip. Especially things like lotion, sunscreen, shower gel, shampoo, raincoat, hand gel, toothpaste and toothbrush, face towel... All of those take up very little space but will help you be confident, more comfortable and more convenient to move.
Your personal hygiene kit is really important during your journey
Small flashlight and rope
You should choose a small flashlight, durable battery quality, preferably using solar energy. Those who frequently travel should have a professional flashlight with flash mode for rescue. Plus, you should bring ropes with you in your backpack. At first, you may not know what to do with it, but in the unfortunate event, ropes can be very helpful, especially in the case of forest trekking, mountain climbing, etc.
Flashlight and rope are necessary kinds of stuff on motorbike trips
Other necessary stuff on a motorbike trip
When you go on a motorbike trip, you do not need to carry too many clothes, just bring 2-3 sets of tidy and comfortable clothes. Those help you feel comfortable throughout your journey and easier to move as well.
Make sure to bring enough stuffs your trip
You also do not need to bring too much food, you should buy dry foods such as instant noodles, dried food, sausage... to have a convenient trip. In addition, prepare a little cash to prevent incidents that may occur in your journey.
Preparing all necessary pieces of stuff before going on a journey is very important, especially on a journey full of freedom but also adventurous. Before joining a trip, you really should prepare all the items for a smooth and wonderful vacation. We wish you a memorable motorbike tour in Vietnam.
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