Motorcycle Camping Checklist
What Would Charlie Pack?
Riding |
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Comment |
Fleece |
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Light fleece for cooler days |
Gloves |
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Riding and cold weather/waterproof |
Boots |
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Riding |
Helmet |
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Obviously |
Neck warmer/balaclava |
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Keeps cold wind off neck |
Electric Clothing |
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Vest or Jacket |
Map case and maps |
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A flat zipper pouch for papers, maps etc. |
Ear Plugs |
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As you like |
Medical /emergency contacts |
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Everybody should have these |
Spare Keys |
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Hide on bike or Exchange if with riding partner |
Camera |
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Easily accessible |
Glasses and sunglasses |
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As needed |
Money / Credit Cards |
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In wallet |
Papers |
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Insurance and registration |
Riding Suit |
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Protection and comfort |
Sheepskin |
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On bike seat |
Water |
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Hydration system |
Cell Phone |
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Carry on you |
Lock Cables |
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Either a big one for the bike or a smaller one for helmet |
Raingear |
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For cooler weather for warmth or all day rain |
First Aid Kit |
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And the knowledge to use it |
GPS |
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If needed |
Camping |
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Comment |
Sunscreen |
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The smallest tube I can buy |
Soap |
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Usually motel size |
Towel |
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Small "chamois like" camp towel |
Tent, groundsheet, poles |
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1-3 person |
Sleeping bag |
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In compression sack |
Mattress |
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Thermarest ¾ length |
Sheet |
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Twin bed sheet folded in half and sewn across the bottom |
Pillow case |
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Stuff with clothes for a pillow |
Eating supplies |
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Steak knife, can opener, plastic utensils etc |
Shower |
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Solar shower as needed |
Space Blanket |
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Sometimes |
Hammock |
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Sometimes |
Mosquito + tick repellent |
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Almost never |
Bike cover |
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Sometimes |
Clothesline + pins |
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25' small nylon rope and some spring clothespins |
Shave Gear and toiletries |
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As needed |
Medications |
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As needed |
Umbrella |
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Small folding type |
Clothing |
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Comment |
Pants/belt |
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One pair of zipper leg pants |
Shirts |
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one quick dry wicking |
U-shorts |
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1-2 quick dry wicking |
T-shirts |
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1-2 quick dry wicking |
Shorts |
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Usually a swim suit |
Socks |
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2-3 quick dry wicking |
Sleeping silk |
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Silk shirt and long johns for cold nights |
Handkerchief |
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Misc. cleaning |
Hat |
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For sunny or rainy days |
Sneakers or Sandals |
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For around camps |
Warm Hat |
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In cold weather, especially if camping |
Tools |
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Comment |
Multi-bit screwdriver |
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Interchangeable bits to fit your bike (Torx, Phillips etc.) |
Multitool |
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Tankbag |
Toolkit |
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Whatever came with the bike |
Socket set |
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Ratchet, 6" extension, 7-8 sockets selected for the bike |
Tire repair kit |
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Plug or patch depending on the bike |
Pressure gauge |
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Easily accessible |
Digital voltmeter |
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Isolate from vibration |
Tire pump |
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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 |
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Just in case |
Passport |
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If needed |
Tickets and registration forms |
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Admission tickets, etc. |
Sewing kit |
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As needed |
Matches or lighter |
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Change matches annually, they get old |
Duct Tape |
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A few feet rolled around a short piece of plastic ½" pipe |
Garbage bags |
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For whatever |
Kleenex |
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A few |
Address Book |
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If needed |
Chapstick |
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Relief for wind and sunburn |
Radio |
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A weather radio or tiny am/fm radio (sometimes) |
Chargers and batteries |
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For GPS, Cell phone, etc |
Paper towels |
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A partial roll with rolled up zip lock bags in tube |
Proper attitude |
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In head |
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