It’s been years since my cross-country motorcycle trip. I’ve now learned to pack different things. This list is comprehensive across a number of kinds of trips: short, long, warm, and cold. Obviously, I don’t bring everything on every trip. I just use this form so I know I’ve at least considered everything. Usually, on the weekend trips, I only bring about 1/2 the stuff – if that! The longer trips, however, do require much more preparation.
Key things to remember:
- The three most important things after safety gear are a driver’s license, credit card, and some cash
- Know how to use every tool you bring
- Memorize at least one phone number for help just in case you are not able to use your phone
Tools
- Bike (service) manual
- 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 17 mm wrenches
- Vise grips
- Pliers
- Flat head screwdriver
- Phillips head screwdriver
- Zip ties
- Metric allen keys
Tires
- Tire gauge
- Cycle pump
- Cycle pump gator clips
- Tire plug kit
Chain Care
- Socket for axle
- Torque wrench
- Breaker bar
- WD 40
- Teflon lube
- Chain cleaner solvent
- Rags
Gear
- RoadCrafter
- Helmet
- Boots
- Boot Laces
- Gloves
- Earplugs
- Sunglasses
- Heated Gear
- Jacket
- Gloves
- Socks & Extension Cord
- Thermostat
Electrical
- iPhone
- GPS
- USB cables
- Lightning
- MicroUSB
- MiniUSB
- 3 Wall Chargers
- GPS/Gerbing fuses
Camping
- Dry bag
- Tent
- Tarp
- Headlamp
- Sleeping bag
- Thermarest
- Pillow
Clothing
- 2 pairs of jeans
- 2 pairs of shorts
- 5 pairs of socks
- 4 t-shirts
- 2 white undershirts
- 1 long sleeve shirt
- 1 collared shirt
- 1 fleece
- Running shoes
- Workout gear
- Long underwear
- Bike shorts
- Flip Flops
- Swim shorts
Toiletries
- Towel
- Toothbrush
- Toohpaste
- Spare glasses
- 3 sets of contacts
- Bar soap & container
- Shampoo
- Carmex
- Razor
- Hand lotion
- Sunblock
- Insect Repellent
- Ibuprofen/Naproxen
Diabetes
- 3 AAA Batteries
- 10 site changes
- 10 needles
- 3 Dexcom sensors
- 2 insulin pumps
- 2 Rileylinks
- Lancets with new sharps
- 2 vials of fast insulin
- 1 vial of slow insulin
- Thermos
- 20 Glucose Tabs
- 2 Kind bars
- Almonds
Financial
- Insurance cards
- Driver’s license
- Passport
- Credit Cards
- Cash
Safety
- Help sign
- First aid kit
- Spot transciever
Misc
- Reading material
- Highligter
- Spare bungee cord
- Camelback
- Trashbag
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