XT250 Packed for first trial...

[Mr. Jeff]

Well, finally got it all on the bike (actually, there wasn't that much...). I'll be camping at the 'Old Campground' in 'my frontyard'. Packed up as if there would be no place to get food, and ready for any weather.

I have several things I can get rid of, or slim down on, if I was actually going for a ride. But even at that, I still have plenty of room, non of my bags with stuff in them are full (except the tank bag), and the outside pockets on them, and the headlight bag are completely empty. Here is a list of it packed up:

Headlight Bag
-Nothing

Tank Bag
-Rain Gear
-Maps

Left Tank Pannier
-Hammock Set (hammock, stakes, rope, etc)
-Bug Spray

Right Tank Pannier
-Medical Kit
-Twine
-Scissors
-Flashlight & spare batteries
-Toilet Paper (forgot I had that at the bottom of my pile...)

Rear Duffle Bag
-Kickstand Board (custom made, I got bored (haha, punny :D))
-Blanket (poncho liner)
-Pillow/Seat
-Tent
-Cook Set
-Tarp

Left Saddle Bag
-Food
-Cooking Stuff
-Toiletry Kit

Right Saddle Bag
-Change of Clothes
-Towel
-Paper Towels
-Some Food

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Oh, and I found this little guy only 10 yards away :p

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[Ironheadziggy76]

You lucky dog! All packed up and you found dinner too! :D

Looks like you're ready to hit the road and trails! P^

[Mr. Guy]

Okay, your ready, now where are we going and when? P^

Guy

[Mr. Jeff]

Eat my dad's bed buddy?! How could I?! ;):p

Hmm... I don't care where, as long as it doesn't take longer than 5 days round trip, and I can climb, like rocks or mountains... I really want to go climbing again...

[bigTom]

If you are looking to climb rocks and mountains, you better head west! :)

Nice looking set up there, Mr. Jeff!

[Mr. Jeff]

Thanks! I may just have to do that P^

I took the set up through our rougher ATV trails (street tires and hills with good size rocks do not mix :o). My hand was a bit cramping from holding the clutch so much (there was no way I was going to have it hit a rock, lurch forward, and fall over), but it did just fine. I'll see how it does on the road today after school.

[Mellow]

I hear there's something going on in TN next week.. .would be a good shake down run of the packing... P^

[G wizz]

I hear there's something going on in TN next week.. .would be a good shake down run of the packing... P^

Gee Joe, that's a great idea ... You gunna bankroll his trip?
I'm thinking Guy won't, he's gotta care for his bear ... :D

G wizz

[Mellow]

Gee Joe, that's a great idea ... You gunna bankroll his trip?
I'm thinking Guy won't, he's gotta care for his bear ... :D

G wizz

Sure, I'll toss in a 20 if he shows up...

[G wizz]

Sure, I'll toss in a 20 if he shows up...

Think about it ... He's still a growing boy, he'll eat that much in one sitting ...
How about adding another zero to that 20 ? = 200. Show him you mean business.

Pissst ... Jeff ..... Just trying to help ya out here kid. P^

G wizz

[coopdway]

Have fun Mr. Jeff; looks like you're ready.

[Sharpie]

Nice pack out. Have a great trip!P^

[Mellow]

Think about it ... He's still a growing boy, he'll eat that much in one sitting ...
How about adding another zero to that 20 ? = 200. Show him you mean business.

Pissst ... Jeff ..... Just trying to help ya out here kid. P^

G wizz

LOL.. Then I can't show up.. :eek:

[Trailace]

Looks great Jeff.

I'm good for $20 if he shows.

G wizz is good for $200 man what a nice guy. :eek:

[Mr. Jeff]

:D Now I really want to go! Who can pass up $240?! :p

But unfortunately, I have school till the 26th :( :mad: And normally, I wouldn't mind skipping... But all my finals are these last two weeks.

Maybe another chill out over the summer? Preferably not late June, early July P^ (gonna be in Europe then...).

[Mellow]

:D Now I really want to go! Who can pass up $240?! :p

But unfortunately, I have school till the 26th :( :mad: And normally, I wouldn't mind skipping... But all my finals are these last two weeks.

Maybe another chill out over the summer? Preferably not late June, early July P^ (gonna be in Europe then...).

Europe!.. I'm taking my 20 back... :D

[Mr. Guy]

I could use that $20. Got a kid going to Europe you know. :rolleyes:

If he wasn't still in school, I'd be bringing him with me.

Guy

[Mr. Jeff]

Well, everything went smoothly. Took it for a good 150 mile ride before setting up the tent in my front yard (went to see my girlfriend...). I hardly noticed the new baggage except I now had a backrest and I couldn't close my knees against the tank.

I slept in the tent since it looked like it was going to rain (and it did). I realized though, going to sleep, that there is a zipper across the top of the tent, and if i wanted, I could expand the size by tying up a tarp a few feet over the tent (I have a small one man backpackers tent, Eureka!). Then I could sit up!

I managed to cook some no-bake cookies, which didn't turn out so bad (chocolate, peanut butter, oatmeal and raisins was essentially all it was). Then I cooked breakfast this morning, tea and oatmeal.

Only thing I would change, get rid of my dish rag/towel (paper towels do just fine, and you don't have to clean them P^), and find a way to bring more sugar (didn't have enough for my small cup of tea :(). I think I'm going to fashion up some kind PVC container for sugar...

Sorry, I forgot to take pictures :o But Colleen has some, and hopefully she'll post them up once they get home from the Chill Out.

[Yamifj1200]

Well, everything went smoothly. Took it for a good 150 mile ride before setting up the tent in my front yard (went to see my girlfriend...). I hardly noticed the new baggage except I now had a backrest and I couldn't close my knees against the tank.

I slept in the tent since it looked like it was going to rain (and it did). I realized though, going to sleep, that there is a zipper across the top of the tent, and if i wanted, I could expand the size by tying up a tarp a few feet over the tent (I have a small one man backpackers tent, Eureka!). Then I could sit up!

I managed to cook some no-bake cookies, which didn't turn out so bad (chocolate, peanut butter, oatmeal and raisins was essentially all it was). Then I cooked breakfast this morning, tea and oatmeal.

Only thing I would change, get rid of my dish rag/towel (paper towels do just fine, and you don't have to clean them P^), and find a way to bring more sugar (didn't have enough for my small cup of tea :(). I think I'm going to fashion up some kind PVC container for sugar...

Sorry, I forgot to take pictures :o But Colleen has some, and hopefully she'll post them up once they get home from the Chill Out.

Jeff, I keep my sugar cubes, coffee, salt and pepper, spices, paper towels, aluminum foil, utensils and a couple small led lanterns in it.
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very nice indeed to be organized.

Eric M

[Mr. Jeff]

Ah yes, I've seen those before, I'll have to look into getting one...

[SidecarMike]

I just use an old peanut butter jar. :D

[Mr. Jeff]

Haha, that always works P^

[Trailace]

I just use an old peanut butter jar. :D

My dog loves to clean out the old peanut butter jars.:D