Motopacking - a suggested kit list for the TET

Thanks to the exploits of Charlie and Euan, Austin and Lyndon and projects such the TET and ACT, lightweight adventure motorcycling or "motopacking" has seen a phenomenal growth in popularity.

Alongside this growth has come a bewildering range of products aimed at the would-be adventure rider.

Such is the choice that the newcomer can end up totally overwhelmed.

What is essential and what is just overpriced snake oil?

Baffled and confused, enthusiasm and excitement is all too often replaced by exasperation and frustration. The rider either succumbs to every slick salesman, catalogue or magazine review, ending up with an empty wallet and a cupboard full of kit they never use, or they just throw up their hands and retreat to what they know, missing out on the fun that could have been had exploring new horizons from the seat of a trailbike.

Not everyone has a friend to ask for their advice on what they might take, so we asked John Ross, founder of the TET, what he packs on his bike for a motopacking trip.

He doesn't make any claims to be a guru of lightweight adventure riding but he has motopacked across Europe and Africa for three decades.

He's wild-camped, navigated and fixed pucturees in the bush, learning through trial and error what kit works best for him - while meeting that delicate balance of cost vs value.

We've asked him to share that motopacking equipment and packing list here. (John rides a CRF250 Rally so his tool list may vary from yours)

You'll find links to the products where we can find them - a few of which generate us a small commission if you follow through with a purchase, while not costing you a bean more to buy.

Even better, we've also managed to wangle some discounts for riders and pass these on to you.

If you have a better alternative to something in the motopacking kit listed here, we'd love to hear from you. Afterall, there's no right answer, just what works best for us here and now.

CLOTHING

Adventure Spec Linesman Jacket

Adventure Spec Supershirt

Nolan N70-2X Helmet

Adventure Spec Dirt Gloves

Klim Waterproof jacket

Adventure Spec Baltic Hybrid Jacket

TET Tech T

Klim Dakar Pants

Sidi Crossfire 3 SRS Boots

Hemy Waterpoof Socks (Knee Length) x2 pairs

Waterproof overtrousers