Motorcycle Camping Checklist

What Would Charlie Pack?

Riding		Comment
Fleece		Light fleece for cooler days
Gloves		Riding and cold weather/waterproof
Boots		Riding
Helmet		Obviously
Neck warmer/balaclava		Keeps cold wind off neck
Electric Clothing		Vest or Jacket
Map case and maps		A flat zipper pouch for papers, maps etc.
Ear Plugs		As you like
Medical /emergency contacts		Everybody should have these
Spare Keys		Hide on bike or Exchange if with riding partner
Camera		Easily accessible
Glasses and sunglasses		As needed
Money / Credit Cards		In wallet
Papers		Insurance and registration
Riding Suit		Protection and comfort
Sheepskin		On bike seat
Water		Hydration system
Cell Phone		Carry on you
Lock Cables		Either a big one for the bike or a smaller one for helmet
Raingear		For cooler weather for warmth or all day rain
First Aid Kit		And the knowledge to use it
GPS		If needed

Camping		Comment
Sunscreen		The smallest tube I can buy
Soap		Usually motel size
Towel		Small "chamois like" camp towel
Tent, groundsheet, poles		1-3 person
Sleeping bag		In compression sack
Mattress		Thermarest ¾ length
Sheet		Twin bed sheet folded in half and sewn across the bottom
Pillow case		Stuff with clothes for a pillow
Eating supplies		Steak knife, can opener, plastic utensils etc
Shower		Solar shower as needed
Space Blanket		Sometimes
Hammock		Sometimes
Mosquito + tick repellent		Almost never
Bike cover		Sometimes
Clothesline + pins		25' small nylon rope and some spring clothespins
Shave Gear and toiletries		As needed
Medications		As needed
Umbrella		Small folding type

Clothing		Comment
Pants/belt		One pair of zipper leg pants
Shirts		one quick dry wicking
U-shorts		1-2 quick dry wicking
T-shirts		1-2 quick dry wicking
Shorts		Usually a swim suit
Socks		2-3 quick dry wicking
Sleeping silk		Silk shirt and long johns for cold nights
Handkerchief		Misc. cleaning
Hat		For sunny or rainy days
Sneakers or Sandals		For around camps
Warm Hat		In cold weather, especially if camping

Tools		Comment
Multi-bit screwdriver		Interchangeable bits to fit your bike (Torx, Phillips etc.)
Multitool		Tankbag
Toolkit		Whatever came with the bike
Socket set		Ratchet, 6" extension, 7-8 sockets selected for the bike
Tire repair kit		Plug or patch depending on the bike
Pressure gauge		Easily accessible
Digital voltmeter		Isolate from vibration
Tire pump		Either a hand pump or an electric pump.
Spare tube		As needed
WD40 and Chain lube		As needed
Flashlight		Good to have

Misc.		Comment
BMWMOA Anonymous Book		Just in case
Passport		If needed
Tickets and registration forms		Admission tickets, etc.
Sewing kit		As needed
Matches or lighter		Change matches annually, they get old
Duct Tape		A few feet rolled around a short piece of plastic ½" pipe
Garbage bags		For whatever
Kleenex		A few
Address Book		If needed
Chapstick		Relief for wind and sunburn
Radio		A weather radio or tiny am/fm radio (sometimes)
Chargers and batteries		For GPS, Cell phone, etc
Paper towels		A partial roll with rolled up zip lock bags in tube
Proper attitude		In head