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HYDRATION PACK (ESSENTIAL – 3 LITRE CAPACITY STRONGLY RECOMMENDED) This is the best way to carry drinking water; the pack is carried in a purpose-made rucksack and the water is fed through a drinking tube. This enables the rider to take on fluids throughout the day without the need to stop and remove the helmet. The rucksack can also be used to carry small items of kit. |
HELMET (ESSENTIAL)
A Motocross or Enduro style helmet is highly recommended and must be worn at all times when on the bike. These helmets are specifically designed for off-road use and have particular features that you won’t find on a full-face road helmet. The peak is great as a sun shade and will also protect your eyes when the bike in front starts kicking up mud and stones. The design also allows goggles to be worn, another essential item. A full-face road helmet is NOT recommended.
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UPPER BODY ARMOUR (ESSENTIAL)
BMW style enduro jackets are heavy and invariably too warm for the conditions you are likely to encounter in Cambodia. However body amour is essential. There are two main styles available. The hard plastic tabard primarily designed to deflect kicked up stones in a motocross race and there is the generally favoured ‘all in one’ mesh style which includes hard amour in all the vulnerable areas and a kidney belt. The latter is also available with a moulded breast plate designed for female riders. It’s all down to personal choice as to which you find the most comfortable and there are pros and cons for both options. NOTE – Elbow protectors are ESSENTIAL.
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PROTECTIVE TROUSERS (ESSENTIAL)
Hard wearing and breathable are the important features, beyond that it is down to personal choice. Motocross or enduro pants are ideal. Natural textiles - NOT LEATHER - are required as there are numerous river crossings on the event and also the possibility of rain. This, together with the overall heat and humidity in Cambodia make leather entirely unsuitable. NOTE – Knee protectors are ESSENTIAL.
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MOTORCYCLE BOOTS (ESSENTIAL)
Off-road boots are strongly recommended as they offer far better protection than road or race boots. The main sub types are Trials, Enduro and Motocross. Trials are lighter and more flexible, motocross offer more protection but are the heavier. Enduro boots may be the best compromise, but it is really down to personal choice.
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GLOVES (ESSENTIAL)
Very much down to personal choice. Off road style gloves, usually synthetic in construction, are ideal as they are purpose made, comfortable and cope well with the conditions en route. There are numerous river crossings and therefore leather is not recommended as water can weaken it considerably.
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GOGGLES (ESSENTIAL)
There are many dusty and sandy trails along the route, and purpose-made motocross or enduro goggles are the only effective solution to protect your eyes.
There may also be rain during the rally. A clear lens is definitely required, but most goggles have interchangeable lenses so a tinted lens could be carried for particularly bright days.
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ANTISEPTIC ALCOHOL-BASED HANDWASH (ESSENTIAL) |
BASIC FIRST AID KIT (ESSENTIAL)
To include sufficient supply of any personal medication. Items that may come in useful are rehydration salt sachets, paracetamol, ibuprofen, antiseptic cream and sticking plasters. |
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SUN BLOCK (ESSENTIAL) A high factor is strongly recommended. |
| WATERPROOFS
It may well rain, and with the many river crossings (some using boats of course) and the inevitable (some quite deep) water splashes coupled with the intense humidity - YOU WILL GET WET! Waterproofs will not be of much use; in fact they may keep you wet for longer. Again your personal choice will rule. |
| OTHER USEFUL ITEMS WOULD INCLUDE:
SUNGLASSES
MOSQUITO REPELLENT
TORCH
WASH BAG
SCARF / BANDANA (TO PROTECT NECK)
TOWEL
TRAINERS OR SANDALS
T-SHIRTS
CASUAL TROUSERS
SWIMWEAR
EAR PLUGS (To protect against snoring room mates!)
POCKET KNIFE / LEATHERMAN |
