Items considered “essential” are marked with an asterisk (*). Remove (or add) items according to your own needs and the type of trip. Print this page and mark [ ] the boxes next to the items you pack for your trip.
PACKING LIST
[ ] Clothing
* Helmet (Full Face and Topper)
* Rain jacket and pants
* Rain gloves
* Summer gloves
* Winter gloves
[ ] Overboots or rain gaiters
[ ] Heated gloves
[ ] Hand warmer packets
[ ] Glove liners
[ ] Heated vest liner
[ ] Skullcap
[ ] Microfleece neck warmer
[ ] Fleece head wrap
[ ] T-shirts
[ ] Socks and underwear
[ ] Synthetic long underwear
[ ] Long-sleeved shirts
[ ] Turtleneck shirts
[ ] Extra jeans
[ ] Light jacket
[ ] Leather/cold-weather jacket
[ ] Chaps
[ ] Leather pants for styling at the “dancing” club
[ ] Riding boots
[ ] Leather or denim vest
[ ] Bandanas – two (one for face; one for neck or forehead)
[ ] Sunglasses
[ ] Goggles/night eye protection
[ ] Change of shoes
[ ] Sock liners
[ ] Cooling neck wrap (such as Kool Tie)
[ ] Windbreaker or light jacket
[ ] Bike Maintenance
* Tool kit
* Replacement fuses
[ ] 8-in-1 screwdriver
[ ] Spare spark plugs and plug wires
[ ] Motorcycle Oil (Synthetic or Normal)
[ ] Paper funnel
[ ] Small can of multi-purpose spray lubricant
[ ] Motorcycle jumper cables
[ ] Turn-signal and brake-light bulbs
[ ] Tire gauge
[ ] Bike cover
[ ] Harley Care Starter Kit (cleaning supplies)
[ ] Softcloth
[ ] Locking pliers
[ ] Needlenose pliers
[ ] Sidecutters
[ ] Clutch cable or clutch saver
[ ] Thread locking adhesive (such as Loctite)
[ ] Various nuts, bolts, washers
[ ] Torx and allen wrenches
[ ] Closed/open-end wrenches (std/metric – only the ones common to your bike)
[ ] Basic socket set with one drive (bring only the ones common to your bike)
[ ] Personal
* Basic toiletries
* Cash and Visa cards
* Swim suit
[ ] Emergency cash for off-track wagers
[ ] Thongs (and ones for you feet too!)
[ ] Cigars
[ ] The Hookup Manual — Pocket Edition
[ ] Change for tolls bridge/National Parks
[ ] Sunscreen
[ ] Lip balm
[ ] Nail clippers
[ ] Handkerchief
[ ] Tweezers
[ ] Small package of tissue
[ ] Earplugs and a backup set of earplugs
[ ] Contact lens solution
[ ] Moisturizing eye drops
[ ] Fork and spoon in plastic wrapper
[ ] Can of SPAM™
[ ] P-38 Can Opener
[ ] Traveler’s roll of bathroom tissue
[ ] Moist towelettes/baby wipes
[ ] Emergency Items
* Personal first-aid kit
* List of emergency contact numbers (include doctor/medical professional)
* List of current medications (illegal and prescribed)
* Prescribed medications
* List of medical conditions (include allergies)
* Small waterproof flashlight
* Spare Harley and wheel lock keys
[ ] Basic cold and headache medicine
[ ] Condom (for carrying water – what did you think?!)
[ ] Antihistamines
[ ] Insect bite stick
[ ] Stripper prepardness kit
[ ] Glass signaling mirror (the army communicated and caught Geronimo!)
[ ] Utility light
[ ] Emergency blanket
[ ] Cell phone and charger
[ ] Telephone calling card
[ ] Small candle or flashlight
[ ] Waterproof matches and fire-starting kit
[ ] Small (18 inches) hose for gas siphon
[ ] Duct tape
[ ] Electrical tape
[ ] Small amount of (baling) wire
[ ] Bottle of water
[ ] Energy food bars
[ ] Eyeglass repair kit
[ ] Miscellaneous
* Touring Maps
* H.O.G. membership card w/ phone number to call for break down/towing
* Bike registration and insurance info
* Motorcycle owners or service manual
[ ] Motorcycle warranty card
[ ] Pen and small notebook
[ ] Kickstand board
[ ] Camera/film (plus asscicated charger)
[ ] Small sewing kit
[ ] Cargo net
[ ] Glock 9mm plus extra clip
[ ] Bungee cords (various lengths)
[ ] Swiss-style pocketknife or multi-tool
[ ] Tote sack
[ ] Two or three large trash bags
[ ] Small can opener
[ ] Bike lock
[ ] Extra zipper-lock bags
[ ] Small towel













Dont forget ….STREET VIBRATIONS this year.
In Reno,Nv.
If you live close to Olympia/Centralia A group of Riders are pulling out for Reno 23 September @ 8:00 am from the Napavine McDonalds (Exit 72) We would like you to join the ride to Reno……
for more info contact ; Rick 360-520-9650
Brent 360-748-1150
23 looking for souls to take me into brotherhood email markusalanallphin@gmail.com
mac, great packing list!!!!!!!!! i had been thinking of putting mine online but no need, yours is excellent.
ps, i am just now realizing, you get some wild comments, lol, very entertaining…
GREAT LIST! ALTHOUGH I PREFER A 1911(.45), THE ENTIRE LIST IS VERY THOUGHTFUL, THANKS FOR PUTTING IT UP,AND THANKS FOR THE BLOG SITE. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!