Kit Packing Test

I had a spare hour this afternoon so grabbed all my kit, checked it back to the list and then packed it. I was pleasantly surprised at the way it fitted in and also the amount of space left over which will be reqired for food etc.

There are two further jobs to do: have a weigh in an then document what is packed where. This has the advantage of being able to pack a lot quicker if you have a checklist to follow. My strategy for packaing was:

Bar Bag - valuables plus cooking kit/thermal mug (important to get a quick brew going when you feel rubbish).

Top Pannier - Tent and ground sheet plus some other non essentials

Side Pannier - Clothing

Side Pannier - Sleeping bag and mat

The smaller pockets were filled up with 1st aid kit, lube, degreaser and one pocket for the field flannel and towel (separate from dry stuff).

Might try and fit this lot onto my bike tomorrow....