For some time now I have been planning to write a list of what we were carrying on the bike.
A lot of people have asked just what we are carrying because we always pull out what we need when we need it.
So below is a list of what was carried in each area.

Tank Bag.
2 X Stainless MSR cooking pots.
1 X Folding toaster.
1 X Billy holder.
1 X Dragon Fly MSR multi fuel stove.
1 X Universal clothes line.
1 X Tube of glue.
2 X Tyre pressure gauges.
2 X Head torches.
1 X Flint lighter.
1 X Small tool kit with small screw drivers etc.
1 X Universal sink plug.
1 X Folding knife.
1 X UHF handheld radio.
1 X Recording unit for helmet camera.
1 X Reusable shopping bag.
1 X Michael's sun glasses.
Dehydrated food. (When in Mongolia and Russia)
Herbs and spices for cooking.
Tea, Coffee, Sugar.
Spare batteries.
Maps.
Note pad.
Pens.
1 X Electronic translator. (Hardly used)

Top box.
2 X Sleeping bags.
2 X Self inflating mattresses.
2 X Sleeping bag liners.
2 X Self inflating pillows.
1 X Fuel bottle for stove.
1 X 1 litre water bottle.
2 X Cups.
1 X Egg ring.
2 X Bowls.
1 X Vegetable peeler.
1 X Tea towel.
2 X Small bottles of dish washing liquid.
1 X Can opener.
2 X Cutlery sets.
1 X Satellite phone.
1 X SPOT personal beacon.
1 X Video camera.
1 X iPad.
2 X Umbrellas.
2 X Beanies.
1 X Insect repellant.
1 X Workshop manual for the bike on CD.
1 X Toilet spade.
1 X Roll of toilet paper.
1 X Compass.
Numerous cables, leads and adaptors for electrical items.
Food as required.
2 X Pairs of thongs. (Flip Flops) (Strapped on top)
1 X Three man tent. (Strapped on top)
1 X Fly sheet. (Inside tent bag)
2 X Sets of walking poles. (Stolen in San Morino and not replaced)(Strapped on top)

Left hand pannier.
Julie's clothes.
1 X Pr Walking boots.
1 X BBQ plate.
1 X Puncture repair kit.
1 X Chopping board.
2 X Plates.
1 X Spatula for turning food.
1 X MSR Dromedary 4 litre bladder for water in Mongolia and dry areas.
Toiletries for Julie.
1 X Wet weather pants.
1 X Spare gloves, either winter or summer, depending on what is being worn.
1 X Solar shower bag.
1 X Small back pack with 2 litre water bladder for walking.
1 X Insect net for over hat.
2 X Spare tie down straps.
1 X Brimmed folding hat.
1 X Travel towel.
1 X Kermit chair. (Strapped on top)

Right hand pannier.
Michael's clothes.
1 X Pr Walking boots.
1 X Bead breaker set for tyres.
1 X Set of tyre levers.
1 X Set of spark plugs.
1 X Oil filter.
1 X Air filter.
1 X Alan Key set.
1 X Shifting spanner.
1 X Feeler gauges.
1 X Diary.
1 X Spare gloves. Either winter or summer depending on what is being worn.
Toiletries for Michael.
1 X MSR Dromedary 4 litre water bladder. For Mongolia and dry areas.
1 X Insect net for over hat.
1 X Brimmed folding hat.
1 X Travel towel.
1 X Hand pump for tyres.
1 X Roll of duct tap.
1 X Torx tool kit.
1X Pack of epoxy repair material.
Important documents, shipping papers etc.
Spare maps, brochures etc.
1 X Kermit chair. (Strapped on top)

Compartment under top box.
Spare oil.
Spare spokes.
Spare globes. (Bulbs, US)
First Aid kit.
Water purification tablets.
Anti diarrhea pills.
Antibiotics.
Sewing kit.
Spare bolts for top box.
Rags for cleaning.
Cable ties. (Zip ties)

Under the saddle.
BMW's large tool kit.
Owner's manual.
Dish washing sponges.
Behind the saddle, battery charger which fell off on a US interstate and went through the back wheel.

In our pockets.
Phones.
Glasses.
Ear plugs.
Wallets.
Passports.
Leatherman universal tool.
Cameras.
Neck warmers.