Most motorcycle travellers don’t overpack because they like carrying extra weight — they overpack because they’re packing for the wrong problems.
This month on RAW, the panel digs into four common ways motorcycle travellers end up carrying too much, and how to change the decisions that lead there. Instead of turning it into another gear list, the conversation looks at how we think about packing: what we’re actually preparing for, what we realistically need to handle ourselves, and how destination and trip purpose change everything.
Photo: Michelle Lamphere - Admiring a Brazil rider’s packing skills along the road in Chile.
ARR RAW round-table discussions with motorcycle adventure travellers - featuring Grant Johnson, Sam Manicom, Shirley Hardy-Rix, Brian Rix, Michelle Lamphere and Jim Martin. RAW LISTENER QUESTIONS: Have a question for the RAW panel? Send it to us here.
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My next presentation is going to be with the ‘Dorchester & West Dorset Advanced Motorcyclists’ in Dorchester UK. Wednesday 18th of February. https://dwdam.org.uk/.../event-night-wednesday-18th.../
If you are in the area, I hope you can join us. Doors open at 6.30 with the presentation starting at 7pm. This is a Free event and non-members are very welcome. The Venue is the Dorchester Rugby Club - Coburg Rd, Dorchester DT1 2HX
Are you able to join us for this fund-raising evening for Doc Bike UK? I'd love it if you can.
Doc Bike say this, 'Join us for an evening with Sam Manicom on the 7th March at Puriton village hall, just 2 minutes off the M5, J23. An evening of travel and adventure ready to inspire you for 2026 and beyond. A truly captivating story teller you won't be disappointed.'
Book your tickets here: https://docbike.beaconforms.com/form/aab75889
I'm having a 'What the hell' moment. Free postage in the UK? If you buy direct from me, yes.
You'll get a signed copy, with colour photos, can have it dedicated, and I'll pop in a sticker and a bookmark. So yes, if you are in the UK, they will be on their way to you with no postage cost.
Where to go? https://www.sam-manicom.com/shop/ I hope you enjoy them
Many Thanks to this Month’s TOP ONE-TIME SUPPORTERS!
Matthew Stoops
Larry Rego
Mark Lobbezoo
Steven Stanley
Christian Kampmann
Jason McKellar
Paul Sankowski
Philipp Amann
John Ciribassi — Emmaus MotoTours