Motorcycle Camping Checklist
Activity: Motorcycle Tours (multi days trips)
Use this as a baseline to get started. Add or remove items to suit.
RIDING GEAR
• HELMET *
• RIDING JACKET & PANTS (WITH WATERPROOF LINER OR RAIN SUIT IF REQUIRED) or (KNEE AND ELBOW PADS) *
RIDING PONCHO
• RIDING GLOVES
• BOOTS (or sturdy riding shoes)
• SOCKS (High for use with boots)
• DOCUMENTS (ID, Domestic motorcycle license, International Driviing Permit, Copy of insurance policy,
Money (cash and cards), List of phone numbers)
• TISSUES
• WALLET / PHONE
• NECK SCARF
• HYDRATON PACK / WATER BOTTLE
• SUNGLASSES
• EYE DROPS, LIGHTER (kept in jacket)
CLOTHING
• LOW SOCKS
• TREKKING / CAMP SHOES (or sandals)
• UNDERWEAR
• T-SHIRTS
• LONG SLEEVE CAMPING SHIRT
• LONG PANTS
• LIGHTWEIGHT RAIN JACKET (or poncho)
• CAMP HAT
• SWIMMING CLOTHES
CAMPING EQUIPMENT
• SLEEPING BAG * **
• SLEEPING BAG LINER / BLANKET (SEASON AND ELEVATION) * **
• CAMP MATTRESS * **
• CAMP PILLOW (alternate is a small pillowcase stuffed with down jacket, clothing) * **
• TENT WITH SPARE STAKES * **
• GROUND SHEET * **
• FOLDING CHAIR
• FLASHLIGHT, SMALL LED LANTERN, & HEADLAMP * **
• STOVE AND FUEL *
• COOKING POTS AND PANS *
• CLEANING KIT *
• PLATES AND UTENSILS *
• CAN OPENER & BOTTLE OPENER *
• CUTTING BOARD *
• FOOD / COFFEE /TEA / SPICES *
• FIRE STARTER KIT *
• EXTRA BUNGEES *
• WATER BOTTLE
• CAMP KNIFE * **
• ROPE *
• DRY BAGS * **
• SURVIVAL KIT (when not using main roads or campgrounds)PERSONAL **
• TOILETRIES KIT (TOOTHBRUSH / TOOTHPASTE / FLOSS / SOAP / SHAMPOO)
• CAMP TOWEL
• TISSUES / TOILET PAPER
• WETWIPE TOWELLETTS
• ASPRIN / IBUPROFEN
• PRESCRIPTION MEDS (if any)
• FIRST AID KIT *
• SUNSCREEN
• INSECT REPELLENT
• PHONE & WALLET
• EAR PLUGS / EYE MASK
• HAND SANITISER
MOTORCYCLE
• TOOL KIT (VARIES BY BIKE- be sure to include a good knife and multi-tool such as a Leatherman). *
• SPARE TUBES OR PATCH/PLUG KIT
ELECTRONICS
• SPARE BATTERIES AND/OR CHARGER FOR ALL LIGHTS AND ELECTRONICS
• CAMERA WITH SPARE MEMORY CARDS
• PHONE AND CAMERA CHARGING CABLES
* provided by ETHOS.
** These items will be need to be packed and carried on your motorcycle.