2008 DFAC Packing List

Mandatory & Suggested List

Primary Luggage:
Please be conscientious when packing primary luggage carried on chase vehicle. There will be a total of 5 riders and 1 driver including other supplies.

Core Group Riders should pack seven (7) days of clothing as your primary luggage (duffel bag recommended). You will have an opportunity to wash clothes at various lodging stops. Suitcases do not have flexibility. Remember there will be many stops along the way so save room for those souvenirs and T-shirt purchases,

Magic Bag Recommendations: (carried on your bike)
Propose: Allowing easy access to any necessary items not to disturb the packing on the chase vehicle. Layer your clothing for elements while riding.

• One day complete change of clothing (hot and cold weather elements)
• Rain Gear (light weight)
• Water proof boots or covers
• Aspirin/Tylenol/Pepto Bismo tablet/medications
• Gum or mints
• Chap stick, sun block, spray mist bottle
• Engine Oil 1qt only (providing space)
• Extra tail light bulb
• Small personal first aid kit
• Baby wipes
• Windex wipes
• Hand sanitizer
• Small flash light
• Special tools for housing on your bike

WHAT TO BRING:
• Helmet (DOT required) packing an extra helmet (recommended providing space)
• Insurance and vehicle registration (should be on your procession at all times).
• Spare Key for bike (Highly recommended for chase vehicle)
• Leather coat
• Leather vest
• Cotton Hood Jacket (recommended)
• Sweat Shirt
• Cell phone/charger
• Camera (optional)
• Toiletries
• Sun Block
• Chap Stick
• Towel/wash towel
• Laundry soap
• Bungee Cord (Back-up extra recommended)
• Tail Light bulb /Engine Oil/Special Tools for housing for any special housing on bike

Helpful Hints/Suggestions:

• Roll clothing instead of folding.
• For bulky items, consider pre-filling shampoos and lotions in plastic travel containers. (Walgreens or the Dollar Stores have inexpensive travel products)
• Zip lock bags are helpful i.e. wet clothing between stop/laundry soap/etc.
• Extra memory chip for digital cameras
• Personal phone numbers and addresses in case your cell phone goes out or lost.
Free time: (time to kick off the boots)
• Playing cards for solitaire/electronic game
• Book
• Swim suit
• Flip Flops



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