Bruce Full Touring / Alaska 2028 Loadout & Packing

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April 3rd, 2026

Full Touring / Alaska 2028 Loadout – What Does This Mean?

My Full Touring / Alaska 2028 Loadout is my touring packing load for extended long distance motorcycle touring / camping trips. For example, I am looking at my Alaska 2028 trip to be 43 days in total with 7 days in Anchorage with my son and wife for a family vacation. This setup is for spending weeks traveling on the motorcycle with significant camping involved.

To be clear, this is way overkill for my Florida Loop 2026 trip. But I am using that trip as my test flight per say for my motorcyle configuation and full touring loadout. Less extensive trips will have reduced loadout accordingly, especially trips that does not involve camping. I would say more than half of the items packed are related to camping.

Let’s look at luggage weight

  • Right Panier (including weight of panier itself) = 50 Pounds
  • Left Panier (including weight of panier itself) = 50 Pounds
  • Top Case (including weight of top case itself) = 28 Pounds
  • Medic Bag / First Aid Kit (strapped on top of top case) = 9 Pounds
  • Reax Poseidon Dy Bag (including dry bag weight itself) = 36 Pounds
  • Giant Loop Armadillo Bag (Gasoline) 3 Gallons = 1.25 Pounds Empty
    • ~19.85 pounds when full (3 gallons gasoline)
  • Giant Loop Cactus Canteen Hydration Bladder 2 Gallons = 17.5 Pounds
    • 9.3 Ounces empty
  • Tank Bag (includes weight of tank bag itself) = 9 Pounds

Total Weight with empty Giant Loop Armadillo Bag = 200.75 Pounds

Total Weight with full Giant Loop Armadillo Bag = 219.35 Pounds

Total gear weight is about the weight of an adult.

So, what did I pack and where did I pack it?

Clothing & Riding Gear

  • Klim Melino Wool T-Shirts – Warm & Hot x 3 + (wear 1) – Left Panier
  • AHG T-Shirt – Warm & Hot x1 -Left Panier
  • Army Long Sleeve Shirt – Cold  – Left Panier
  • Sleeveless muscle tank shirts – very hot x2 – Left Panier
  • Minus33 Lightweight 170 Base Layer Bottom – Merino Wool – Left Panier
  • Minus33 Lightweight 170 Base Layer Top – Merino Wool – Left Panier
  • Minus33 Heavyweight 400 Base Layer Bottom – Merino Wool – Left Panier
  • Minus33 Heavyweight 400 Base Layer Top – Merino Wool – Left Panier
  • Klim Merino Wool Underwear x3 + (wear 1)– Left Panier
  • AKHG Bullpen Boxer Briefs x4 – Left Panier
  • Revit Motorcycle Socks (Pack 5, Wear 1) – Left Panier
  • Black – Darn Tough T4050 Wool  Socks (cold Weather) x2 – Left Panier
  • Shorts – Camp x2 – Left Panier
  • Rain Gear (from Revit Sand 5 H2O riding suit) (Left Panier Traxx Bag)
  • Thermal Gear puffer jacket (From Revit San 5 H20 riding suit) (Top Case)
  • Cold weather glove inserts x1 (Tank Bag)
  • Cold weather gloves – Harley (Tank Bag)
  • Extreme Cold Weather Gloves – Tour Master (Top Case)
  • Warm weather gloves – Klim (Wear) – will likely replace before Alaska 2028
  • Intermediate weather gloves – Klim (Left Panier Traxx Bag)
  • Rain covers for gloves (Left Panier Traxx Bag)
  • Neck Gator (Left Panier Traxx Bag)
  • Spare Helmet Visor & Pinlock (Top Case)
  • Cooling Vest (Left Panier Traxx Bag)
  • Safety Pins – Left Panier
  • Laundry Bag – Left Panier
  • Tide Pods – Top Case
  • Sea to Summit Ultra-Mesh Mosquito Head Net for Midges – Tank Bag
  • LTM6 Airflo Sun Hat (Top Case)

Tools & Roadside Equipment

  • CruzTools PanAm Toolkit – Right Panier
  • Duct Tape – Right Panier
  • Electrical Tape – Right Panier
  • Inflator – Right Panier
  • Mechanical Wire – Right Panier
  • JB Weld Kit  – Right Panier
  • Tire Repair Kit – Right Panier
    • Tire Plug / Patch Kit
    • Valve Stem Cores
    • Valve Stem Core removal tool
    • Valve Stem Caps
  • Zip Ties (Large & Small) – Right Panier
  • Chain Maintenance Kit
    • Chain Cleaner – Right Panier
    • Chain Lube  – Right Panier
    • Chain Brush – Right Panier
    • Rags for cleaning chain – Left Panier Lid
    • Nitrile Gloves XL x 26 – Right Panier
  • Fuel Bladder – (Strapped on top of Camp Dry bag)
  • Kickstand Puck – Tank Bag
  • Noco Jump Start – Power Pack (Micro-USB) Right Panier
  • Multi-Tool with knife (Leatherman) – Tank Bag
  • Loctite  – Right Panier
  • Spare Fuses – Under Seat
  • Micro-Fiber Rags – Left Panier Lid
  • Plexus 1 7 oz can – Tank Bag
  • Spare Keys (for Paniers and motorcycle seat)
    • On my person secured
    • Will not carry a spare FOB.  If something happens to the FOB, will use PIN code for Bruce instead.
  • Gear Aid Heroclip Carabiner – Tank Bag
  • Collapsible Food Grade Silicone Funnel – Tank Bag
  • Spare Velcro Straps – Tank Bag

Electronics

  • GoPro Hero 5 Black
    • GoPro Batteries – Right Traxx Bag
    • GoPro Battery Chargers (USB-C) – Right Traxx Bag
    • SD Cards for GoPro – Right Traxx Bag
  • HoverAir Drone  (USB-C x 3) – Right Traxx Bag
    • HoverAir Drone X1 ProMax Drone
    • HoverAir Smart Battery X1 PROMAX
    • HoverAir Beacon & Joystick Set
    • Ngaantyun Hover Waterproof Carrying Case for HoverAir X1 Pro PROMAX
    • HoverAir Charging Hub for HoverAir X1 PRO/PROMAX
  • SD Card USB Reader / Adapter x2 – Right Traxx Bag
  • USB Hard drive / SSD for video storage – Right Traxx Bag
    • Currently WD passport drives X2
  • USB-A passive hub x2 – Right Traxx Bag
  • USB-C passive hub – Laptop Case – Left Panier
  • USB Cables for charging & data transfer – Right Panier
    • Micro USB
    • USB-A to USB-C
    • USB-C
  • Cakinkon – Weatherproof Extension cord power strip – Right Panier
  • 3-way grounded outlet adapter x 1 – Right Panier
  • Laptop  – Left Panier
  • Trackball Mouse – Bluetooth & fresh AA battery – Left Panier
  • AA Batteries x2 spares (for Trackball Mouse) – Right Traxx Bag
  • Wireless USB charging Bluetooth Earbuds – Right Traxx Bag
  • Power Bank / USB – Solar – Tank Bag
  • Krisdonia Power Bank with AC Outlet – 4 Pounds 13.6 ounces – Left Panier
  • USB Charging Station – Traxx Bag Right
  • USB Charger (30W or higher) x2 – Traxx Bag Right

Camping Gear

  • Tent & Sleeping Gear – Drybag (strapped to passenger seat)
    • Tent
    • Tent Ground Cover
    • Sleeping Pad
    • Camp Pillow
    • Tent ground protector
    • Tent Stakes (Tent and tarp)
    • Tent Patching Kit –( Right Panier)
    • Springbar – Standard Door Mat
    • USB / Solar Camp Light x2
  • Cooking Gear
    • JetBoil Fuel x2 – Drybag
    • Camp Stove (JetBoil) – Drybag
    • Camp Frying Pan – Top Case
    • Camp Plate – Top Case
    • eating utensils – Drybag
    • Camp Cup – Drybag
    • Long Spork – Drybag
    • Can Opener – Drybag
    • Camp Lighter x2 – Drybag
  • Camp Shoes – Right Panier
  • Camp Chair  – Drybag
  • PACT Shovel – for Catholes – Dry Bag
  • Toilet Paper – Top Case
  • Rechargeable Headlamp – Tank bag
  • Trash Bags – Drybag
  • Rewxbet 14” Folding Saw
  • Insect Repellent
    • 1 in Tank Bag
    • 1 in Left Traxx Bag

Hygiene and Personal Care

  • Toothbrush – Top Case
  • Toothpaste – Top Case
  • Anti-Perspirant – Top Case
  • Extra Comb (one comb in tank bag)
  • Q-tips – Dry bag – Top Case
  • Eyeglass wipes – Tank Bag
  • Eyeglasses – Tank Bag
  • Body Wipes – Dry bag
  • Mini Massage Gun – Top Case
  • Medication
    • Ibuprofen
    • Aspirin
    • Tylenol
    • Prilosec (also Tank bag)
    • Imodium
    • Nicotine Gum (various locations & Tank bag) – Used to Chew Tobacco
    • Electrolyte Packs / pills (also some in Tank bag)
    • Asper creme
  • Nail Clippers – Tank bag
  • Soap – Top Case
  • Shampoo – Top Case
  • Towel – Dry bag
  • Sleep Mask – Top Case

Miscellaneous

  • Wanderlust Stickers (5×5 & 3×3) – Tank Bag – To SPAM THE WORLD LOL

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