Motorcycle Packing Checklist

The following list was originally complied by the friendly at Run For The Wall. I have made it more generic for any long motorcycle trip. Hopefully you will find useful for riding – Jim Stepanek

q Motorcycle

q T-bags, Sac bags, and/or saddle bags

q Water bottle

q Bungee cords

q Duct tape

q Tool kit

q Regular & allen wrenches

q Screwdrivers (flat & Phillips)

q Spark plugs & wrench

q Wire ties, zip ties

q Shop rags

q WD 40

q Clamps

q Rope

q Jumper cables

q Funnel

q Can of Fix-a-flat

q Tire repair kit

q Replacement light bulbs

q Fuses

q Super glue

q 6’ of ¼” plastic hose or turkey baster (siphon gas)

q Motorcycle oil

q Helmet (DOT legal)

q Helmet (not so legal)

q Bandanna or do-rag

q Warm knit cap

q Ski mask

q Heavy weight jacket

q Light weight jacket

q Chaps

q Warm gloves

q Summer gloves

q Rain gear (jacket, pants, gloves, boots)

q Padlock

q Trash bags (cover bags in rain, laundry, etc.)

q Zip-lock bags (keep stuff dry)

q Extra pair of boots

q Jeans

q T-shirt(s)

q Long sleeve T-shirt(s)

q Warm sweat shirt

q Underwear & socks

q Thermal underwear

q Jammies (or shorts or sweat pants)

q Hankerchief(s)

q Shower shoes

q Bath towel

q Wash cloth (in Zip-lock bag)

q Toilet kit

q Toothbrush

q Toothpaste

q Soap

q Deodorant

q Shampoo

q Comb and/or brush

q Roll of TP in Zip-lock bag

q Sun block

q Chapstick

q Personal first aid kit

q Medications in marked containers

q Prescription sunglasses

q Sunglasses and/or goggles

q Ear plugs (or cotton balls)

q Laundry detergent (in Zip-lock bag)

q Small sewing kit

q Money

q Credit cards and/or travelers checks

q Driver’s license

q Insurance information

q Dog tags for emergency information

q Emergency info: next of kin, home & work phone numbers, doctors’ phone number, list of prescription medications, glasses prescription, bank information

q Cell phone and/or pager

q Road maps

q Business cards (to exchange with new friends)

q Note pad & pencil

q Camera & film

q Flashlight with extra batteries

Campers:

q Tent with pegs

q Waterproof ground cloth/tarp

q Sleeping bag

q Sleeping mat or cot

q Folding chair or camp stool

Your Own Stuff:

q ______