Motorcycle Packing Checklist
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“Our pack & ride checklist for motorcycle touring gear is inspired by a long distance trip across the United States Pacific Northwest.”
Inspired by a long distance trip from the Midwestern to Pacific Northwestern United States, this list serves as a basic reference for the intermediate rider. Use it to your advantage! You'd be wise to note that it accounts for multiple riders. Clicking a check mark will remove an item from the list. A page refresh resets everything.
With regard to socks, underwear and t-shirts, the specified clothing linked below are quick-dry and hand-wash friendly. Only two of each should leave your doorstep (pack one and wear the other). Efficient and well thought out products such as these minimize the overall storage footprint required and thereby lighten the load for more nimble riding.
Riding:
☐helmet / lock
☐neck gaiter
☐jacket + pants (armored, trilayer)
☐warm + cold weather gloves
☐waterproof boots
☐one-piece rain suit
☐extra key
☐pocket whistle
☐ez-pass (midwest tollways)
☐main/backup helmet coms
☐sidestand rest
☐grip-n-ride
Food:
☐meal bars
☐water filter
☐12 ounce klean kanteen
☐instant coffee
☐vitamins/supplements + pillboxmulti-vitamin, B-complex, cal-mag, echinacea, fish oil caps, ginkgo biloba, glucosamine, St. John's
Clothing:
☐socks x2 (wear one, pack other)
☐briefs x2 (wear one, pack other)
☐t-shirts x2 (wear one, pack other)
☐thermal base layer
☐fleece
☐lightweight convertible pants/shorts
☐swim trunks / suit
☐money belt
☐vented sun hat
☐polarized safety/sun glasses
☐casual shoes
☐scrubba (laundry system)
☐portable clothesline (laundry system)
Shelter:
☐base tarpone/two-person | group
☐tent + whiskone-person | two-person | group
☐sleeping pad
☐sleeping bag
☐inflatable pillow
Cookware:
☐collapsible stove
☐fire fuses
☐spark lighter
☐pocket bellow
☐alcohol stove
☐alcohol fuel bottle
☐compact grill
☐kitchen kit
☐mess kitone-person | two-person/group
Utilities:
☐work gloves
☐natural twine
☐small hammer
☐ball point pen
☐road atlas
☐head lamp
☐duct tape
☐gallon ziplock bags x2
☐jumbo ziplock bags x4
☐chain lubricant
☐cargo nets x2
☐gopro + mounts
☐smartphone tripod
☐roadside tool kit (bike-specific)
☐first aid kitPac-Kit, Trauma Pak Kit, SWAT-T Tourniquet
Toiletries:
☐hand sanitizer
☐shower sandals
☐toothpaste
☐toothbrush
☐dental floss
☐mouthwash
☐disposable razor
☐campsuds
☐quick-dry towel + washcloth
☐deodorant
☐cologne
☐q-tips
☐lotion
☐insect repellent/sun screen
Charging:
☐charge station + jump start
☐4-port usb hub
☐usb cable for each device
☐battery tender usb outlet
☐snapJack v2
☐sae lighter socket
Downtime:
☐collapsible chair
☐titanium flask
☐small laptop computer
☐reading material + eyewear (if any)
☐deck of cards
☐folding frisbee
What Are Your Favorite Motorcycle Travel Products?
Motorbike travel is all about the efficient use of limited space. What equipment do you like to bring with you when you tour? What makes this equipment worth having and why? Your input is invited. Write an article!
