Trip Packing

What to Pack

Know the trip climate, and be prepared for extreme weather. Use one box for gear, the other for camping supplies. If using a third box, try to leave as empty as possible for all of the extras you might bring home.

Pro Tip: Outerwear can be tricky considering how bulky and heavy it can be. I try to sneak in a flannel button down along with long underwear and a hoodie if there is room. Layers are very important, but come with major drawbacks. We highly recommend heated motorcycle gear, jackets specifically. Although they can be pricey, their value shines through with easy controls and great comfort, keeping you focused on the Ride.

Additional Storage

Besides tools, its handy to have a handful of items in your tank or tail bag during the daily rides, so that you are not rushing into the food mart at every gas stop. Snacks, beverages, gum, chapstick, sunscreen, maps, chargers, earplugs, sunglasses, extra gloves, and layers are all must haves for motorcycle tours.

Pro Tip: For those of you just getting into motorcycle touring, and are used to wearing a backpack while on your shorter rides, we recommend strapping that bag to the bike, and giving your back the relief. You will be thankful that you did. If anything, wear a small hydration pack instead.

Tools + Motorcycle Needs

Many people forgo getting their bike worked on or checked out prior to a big trip. Even besides the embarrassment of your bike breaking down while on a tour it can set the trip back and at the very least; make for an unenjoyable, and expensive vacation. So please, for yours and everyones sake, take care of your bikes and have them in tip top shape for the adventure.

Bringing standards such as a basic tool set and a tire repair kit are important, as are pre-trip inspections using the TCLOCKS method.

Pro Tip: Get AAA Premier coverage, their only way to insure your motorcycle towing/ accident needs.

Motorcycle Camping

Motorcycle camping is some of the most fun that you can have on two wheels. Theres nothing like getting your bike off-roading down the trails and into the mountains and camping with the minimal supplies that you came with.

Start with how you are carrying luggage... Panniers? Saddlebags? Duffel bungeed to the pillion? How you carry deems what you carry.

Meeting friends or riding in a group? Split up what is needed and cook meals together. Once shared supplies are distributed amongst the group, it frees up a lot of room for other essentials and extras.

Pro Tip: Pack for colder weather than you anticipate. Weather changes. Don’t get caught without the right gear or clothing, for safety and comfort sake.

Pro Pro Tip: Whether its a SPOT, IN-REACH, AIR-MED-CARE or all of the above, intense adventure calls for intense insurance on the What-Ifs. (We carry all.)