So, I'm off for this years Euro Jolly in a few days. This year we've decided to head to the Dolomites via Switzerland and then back over the Grosglockner through Austria. I've been lucky enough to do these trips since.....a very long time ago... and with the same riding buddies every year since 2014.
But every year I swear I end up taking more with me, and trying to stuff it all into the same sized luggage.`And we'll being staying in Hotels in random places, not camping, so it's not as if I even have to take that stuff with me.
We go for 2 weeks, and I swear I take enough zip-ties and duct tape to reach back across the channel if you joined them together, more tools to cope with things that will probably (touch wood) never go wrong, or even need adjusting, and sensible spares that I've learnt from experience may well be needed.
And then I try and squeeze them all into some BMW Sport panniers which are reeaallly small inside because of the cutouts for bodywork and exhaust, and an old 30litre roll bag on which 2 of the strap clips have broken in the past, and get tied in place with the buckles.
I probably won't need all the clothes I take, or the tools or spares (fingers crossed - again..), but I can't help myself packing them all.
Good job that the only things I ever bring back are French stock cubes and chilli oil, not really enough room to squeeze in a bottle of wine.
Anyone else the same, and overpack for every trip you go on?
I'm a great believer in suicide clothes, old duds, socks and t-shirts are sent on one last trip, never to return. I realise this may leave a trail of traumatised chambermaids 😆
I've done the same Steve - Primark t-shirts at £2.50 each are very easy to say goodbye to. In 2023 our trip trip was sooooo hot and sticky, that as soon as we got in the hotel, it was into the shower and then socks, tshirt, and pants went straight in the bin, they were minging! 😂 Had to turn my textile jacket inside out and leave it in front of the air conditioner to dry out overnight. But I still think I pack too much of everything else.
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