| Bring all the clothes, riding gear & presents you want to Ecuador but once we leave the Moto Loco Headquarters you need to have all of the items that you are taking with you in a bag no larger than 26"X15"X15". This will be enforced! To the right is a photo of the suggested items. These are enough clothes for a 6-8 day tour. 2 pairs of pants, swimsuit, shorts, sturdy tennis or hiking shoes, 5-6 pairs of socks & underwear, 1 button up shirt, 2 tshirts, 1 long sleave shirt for evening or layering on during the day, 1 set of riding pants & jersey, a fleece pullover. You will have enough room for your shaving kit, extra t-shirts, socks, goggles etc. |
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| Get all essentials make sure they fit then add more items. We strongly suggest separating items into 2-3 white plastic bags to guarantee they stay dry and one black bag to put dirty clothes into. REI item #693357 at REI stores or www.rei.com has a North Face Duffel Bag PERFECT size 15"X24" it's waterproof & shoulderstraps $75. Moto Loco Requires the use of Helmet, Goggles, Boots & Gloves at all times and Elbow, Knee & Chest protectors or a Jacket with built in protection is recommended. Fanny or Backpack to carry camera, jacket etc. Select clothing that will dry quickly for quick hotel washing or getting caught in rain and that you can use for layering. |
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Passport (no visas required for most countries)(France Visa Required) |
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Required Gear> Helmet, Boots, Goggles, Jersey(2), Pants(2) |
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Suggested Gear> Elbow & Knee Protectors, Chest Protector/Jacket with built in protection. |
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Good Rainproof & Breathable Enduro Jacket/Optional Pants |
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Padded Riding Shorts, EVS & MSR padded on side and crotch. Long are good for under the knee protectors. The crotch padding is like adding padding to the seat, helps on 5-8 hour days! |
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2-3 pairs of pants |
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2 polo type shirt or button up |
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2-3 T-shirts for afternoons & layering |
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1 Shorts & 1 Swimsuit if going to Beach or Amazon |
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Socks & Underwear. 1 pair each for every day of your tour |
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Shoes, a light weight brown or black hiking as this will do for walking and be presentable out in the evening also & Sandals especially if Rafting or Beach tour. |
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Fanny Pack or Small Backpack to carry Powerbars, Water, Camera, Jacket etc. |
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Camera, point & shoot with built in zoom. Plenty of film or large memory stick. |
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Hydration System or Water Bottles. Energy Bars 1-2 per day |
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Prescription Medicine. 1>_________________ 2.________________ 3.________________ |
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A Sweatshirt of Fleece Jacket. These do good for evenings or for layering under Enduro Jacket |
Riding in the Andes is generally very pleasant. However when we are near the snowline of a volcano or crossing a high mountain pass things can change. I have been at 15,000 feet and stripped down to a t-shirt. I've also been at 13,000 feet caught without a good jacket or clothing to layer on and freezing. The most important thing to have other than the required equipment is a good waterproof & vented jacket.
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