What you should bring…

What you bring is up to you, your tastes and your personal preferences; however, we understand you may welcome some advice based on our previous experience in Mongolia.

You will be able to bring (on the flight) 2 checked-in bags each of up to 23kg plus your carry-on luggage of about 7kg. This allows a LOT of stuff and you don’t HAVE to bring that much!

Please be aware that whilst on our tour, we should try to travel as light as possible. For this reason, you will be able to store those things you don’t need (in UB) for the entirety of our bike trip (extra bags, stuff you only need on the plane, etc.).

It’s best to break down your preparation into a number of categories. Scroll down to see our advice on the suggested equipment, clothing and tools which you may wish to bring dependant on the way you live and ride.

We will mark with an Asterix (*) those things which we believe are essential to this kind of travel in this country. Those things not marked with an Asterix (*), you may choose to follow, or insert an alternative item which will meet the appropriate need.

On you Motorbike (daily)

On you Motorbike (daily)

On you on your motorbike -

You need to take what you will be wearing and not much else. It is up to you if you bring tools, first-aid, snack foods and/or other comforts.

These are the things we think you should have on your check-list:

  • Helmet (*) (Australian safety standard).

  • Armour above the belt (*) (either in your jacket or as a separate item, level 2 armour [elbows, shoulder, back] with AAA abrasion resistance is advised).

  • Motorcycle pants (*) (with level 2 armour [knees and hips] and AAA abrasion resistance is advised).

  • Two pairs of motorcycle gloves (*) - one pair of summer gloves and one pair of warmer waterproof gloves.

  • Motorcycle Boots (*) - we suggest Motorcross/Enduro boots for the best protection. Whatever you decide, please ensure they are suitably protective.

  • Waterproof upper and lower layers (they WILL be used).

  • Enough ‘other’ layers to keep you warm. Eg. thermal (upper and lower), t-shirt, polar-fleece, puffer-jacket, over-pants…).

  • Also, prepare to be HOT!

Attached to your bike -

  • Some kind of bag; tank bag, tail bag and appropriate means to attach to the bike (*).

  • The stuff in the above list which you’re not presently wearing (*).

  • Tools of your choice. Highly recommended is a 14mm open ended spanner so we don’t need to help adjust your mirrors all the time! Anything else is up to you.

  • First-aid kit. We will be carrying an extensive first-aid kit as well as Wilderness First-Aid Qualifications, but if you are trained and/or willing to carry additional first-aid then that will be appreciated.

  • Snacks and water.

For Camping and Overnight Stays

For Camping and Overnight Stays

For our camping and overnight stays:

Tent (*) - size and form is completely up to you. If you can sleep two people in a two-person tent then that is great (for you!). Bring a tent along (that’s why we have 2 lots of 23kgs). If not, you may need to bring two tents or hire one of Murray’s tents (from Fairfield Guesthouse; our supporters and caterers) to accomodate you. Please give us a yell if you’re not sure.

Sleeping mat (*) - size and form is completely up to you. There are some amazingly comfortable sleeping mats available these days and a good one will contribute to a good night’s sleep. Do your research, give us a ring if you need, but make sure you sleep well.

Sleeping bag (*) - A good one is essential although it’s not going to get super-cold at this time of year. We will be camping in areas which sometimes reach 0 degrees overnight in summer… so be prepared for that.

Layering is the best rule.

Pillow - absolutely worth bringing. It may make the world of difference to your sleep.

Bring a favourite chair if you want but if you do, let me know, because that will be your chair for the trip. Fairfield Guesthouse will be providing chairs for our dining and relaxing comfort so you probably don’t need one.

Music Ideas - We will have a good quality speaker for night-time tunes. Bring your ideas or you’ll be listening to my crap for two weeks.

Other Stuff

Other Stuff

Other stuff?

Mongolia is a country of simplicity.

Bring whatever makes you happy. Things you can’t do without; things that make you comfortable or which encourage you to relax.

Book/Kindle - we will have plenty of time to read and relax.

Enough clothes - (this is very subjective…) you can make one pair of undies and one bra last at least three days for certain. You probably only need one pair of pants, a couple of shirts, a jumper and a jacket but some people need more. It’s up to you. The lighter you pack the better, but if you want the luxuries; who are we to dispute that!? Just make sure you can be warm.

Nearly every night we will have water (river, guesthouse, lake) so you can wash things if you need to.

Merino - is the key! It doesn’t smell and it lasts a long, looooong time.

Power Bank - One 20000mAh per person is a good idea.

Bring as little as you can… In my experience of travel, the less you have, the simpler things are and the more relaxed you can be.