Touring tips?

[nick crisp]

If touring abroad, get a waterproof cover/pouch for your passport. Then no matter what happens and whatever the weather, you'll  still get home.


I got caught in a rain storm off the ferry when touring down through France last year.


I put my passport in my front trouser pocket and got wet through. I spent the last day of the holiday trying to seperate all the pages and remove all the crinkles.

I would think it would be pretty obvious that you'd want waterproof protection for all your important documents: passport, V5, insurance certificate etc. I also keep my wallet in a plastic bag in a jacket pocket, and camera likewise when I want it somewhere handy.
Kriega soft luggage proved waterproof for everything else, but I still gave clothing and electrical items in it extra protection just in case.


But do make sure any liquids you carry in your luggage are well wrapped up - chain lube all over your camping gear isn't ideal  :rolleyes  (I'm not infallible  :lol )