There is no right or wrong way to pack.

Depends on what you want or feel comfortable or what sort of trip you are doing. Unless you are really out in the boonies, you can always find some place to launder your clothes.

I pack on the lighter side of things. Clothing is often the least of my worries on packing. for a 5d4n trip, Other than my riding gear and rain gear, I jusually just pack the following;

1) 1 pair lightweight cargo pants,
2) 2 extra t shirts
3) 3 pairs underwear and 2 pairs socks
4) 1 pair shorts

All my stuff is quickdry, so it is very easy to just give it a wash and it will dry quickly.

Thats about it. All in its own compression dry bag,and would only take up half the space in the pannier.

What takes up more room, heavier and takes more effort to pack are tools, tyre repair kit and pump, spares (shift lever, brake levers, throttle and clutch cables, fuel hose, various nuts and bolts, heavy duty zip ties) med kit, and various fluids for the bike. I also bring along a pack of wet wipes and clean cloth to clean the helmet visor.

I like a more spirited ride if on roads, so I tend to want to keep weight low. Likewise, if the trip has off road sections, where you dont want to manhandle a pack mule on.

This post has been edited by jaycee1: Nov 24 2022, 09:10 AM

Its just a normal roll top dry bag with a valve to let air out. Then i use my own straps to tighten it up.

They do sell compression dry bags, but they are hard to find here, not to mention expensive. Cheapfag like me just jerry rig something similar



Thats not mine....but as an example.

This post has been edited by jaycee1: Nov 24 2022, 10:05 AM

Lol, yes, and that too. Can buy at 7-11 and any pharmacy.

Fine for the ladies but men might need extra support....Hahaha.. easiest is to go commando...but depends on what riding pants you use, you might not want to do that...chaffing can be a real issue, especially on a long ride. Dont ask me how I know.

Found someone in KL selling Sea to Summit compression dry bags.

https://shp.ee/qavvmas

That's just a moto tail bag. Not a compression bag. Too big for just clothes....unless you tend to pack a lot.

A compression dry bag will have straps to ratchet the bag down to squeeze out the air, kinda like good sleeping bags.