Tools for Our 2017 Motorcycle Trip to Alaska

When packing for motorcycle trip, it is always a struggle trying to pack lightly, while at the same time making sure you are prepared for unforeseen circumstances. This is especially true when it comes to packing the right set of tools. Over the years, I have carried a basic tool kit, and it has always sufficed. In fact, I have only had to use it a few times, and most often it was to repair a flat tire. However, when it comes to our 2017 Alaska trip, I think I have been letting the distance and the location get into my head, and thus I was planning on carry way too many tools. For example; I was thinking of carrying a full set of sockets, plus a full set of metric wrenches. However, after think about it, this would be over-kill. One or the other would work just fine.
Yes 11,500 miles is a long way, but the chances of a major breakdown are still quite slim; and the chance that we could actually fix such a problem--on the side of the road--are equally remote. By far the most common problem we will encounter is a flat tire. It is also possible, something might get bent or damaged in a tip-over, or we could have a minor accident that would require parts to be removed or repaired in order to make it to the next town.
With all that in mind, I have tried to put together a tool-kit that will allow me to handle emergency situations, without taking up too much room. To this end, I have assembled a tool roll and one additional bag. I will also be carry a few extra things for camping and first-aid.
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