ADV Packing List
This is a sample of what I might take on a long ADV trip on my motorcycle. Its a pretty extensive list, but if you pack small and light, you can fit it all without being too bulky or overweight. On smaller bikes, I would start by reducing the "extra comfort items" like a table or a mini umbrella. Use as a guide and modify to what works for you.
• ON BODY
• Wallet
• Phone
• Keys
• Passport
• InReach/Zoleo
• Waist bag/Fanny pack (for above items)
• Helmet
• Cardo headset
• Riding underwear
• 1 long sleeve base layer
• ADV pants
• ADV jacket
• Boots
• 1 pair riding socks
• Gloves
• Sunglasses
• Ear plugs
• LEFT PANNIER
• 1 long sleeve top base layer (bring 2,
wearing the second one)
• 2 T-shirts
• 1 lightweight pants (ex: Columbia zip-off
pants/shorts)
• 2 pair casual socks
• 1 pair riding socks (bring 2, wearing the
2nd pair)
• Swim shorts
• 1 pair motoskiveez (padded riding
underwear) (bring 2, wearing the second
pair)
• Normal underwear (bring what you feel is
appropriate)
• Beanie
• Lightweight rain jacket (for around camp or
around town)
• Mini umbrella (optional, nice to have)
• Charging cables
• Battery bank/USB power brick
• Heated jacket liner
• LEFT PANNIER LID BAG
• Fast drying towel
• 10L compact pocket shower
• Toothbrush/toothpaste
• Mouthwash
• Deodorant
• Wet wipes
• Eye drops
• Bug spray
• Sun block
• Foot powder
• Nail clippers
• Lotion
• Toilet paper
• Chapstick
• Rite on Rain paper or notepad (waterproof
paper for leaving notes)
• Pencil, Sharpie, grease pencil (Things that
write in the wet)
• Small binder clip/gorilla tape
• Biodegradable soap
• Compact folding bucket
• Electric beard trimmer/cord
• LEFT PANNIER TOP BAG
• Waterproof gloves
• Heated gloves
• Mosquito head net
• Pen/pencil/Sharpie
• Ear plugs
• Microfiber towel for visor
• Very small bottle of Rain-X
• Windbuff/neck gaiter
• RIGHT PANNIER
• Puffy jacket and pants in dry bag
• 12v tire compressor
• Micro jump starter
• Water filter
• 2 spark plugs
• Small trash bags
• Survival type knife
• Brake pads
• First aid kit
• Camp shoes/shower shoes
• Compact multimeter
• Small can of WD-40
• Seal mate tool
• Gorilla tape 1” wide
• Fuses 10A/7.5A - 50A for alternator
regulator (bike specific)
• Steel stick epoxy
• PlasticWeld epoxy
• Gasket maker
• 2” x 2” wire screen mesh
• Motorcycle tow strap
• Section of 14ga primary wire
• Heat shrink solder sleeves
• Oil drain crush washers (bike specific)
• Assorted metric fasteners
• Safety wire
• Small knife sharpener
• Fire starter
• Bic lighter
• GS911 diagnostic tool
• Hose clamps
• Trail stand
• Fold-a-funnel
• Grease in a contact lens case
• Anti-seize in a contact lens case
• Blue and orange loctite paste, not liquid.
• RIGHT PANNIER LID BAG
• Skillet and silicone lid
• Spatula
• Salt and pepper
• Olive oil in spillproof flask
• Fork,knife,spoon
• Tongs
• Stainless steel scrub pad
• Freeze dried meal x2
• Bic lighter
• Dish towel
• Biodegradable soap
• Skillet stand/windbreak
• RIGHT PANNIER TOP BAG
• 1/2 bike cover
• Jetboil
• Fuel canister
• Bungee nets
• LED camp lights
• Rechargeable head lamp
• DUFFEL
• Tent
• Rain fly
• Tent poles
• Tent stakes
• Extra tent stakes
• Tent footprint/ground sheet
• Sleeping bag or Zenbivvy
• Sleeping pad
• Pump sack or rechargeable air pump
• Sleeping bag liner
• Pillow
• Chair
• Table
• Large and small Silky Saws
• Tarp
• Spare Rok straps
• 550 cord with adjusters and a Bic lighter
• Hatchet
• TOOL BOX
• Tool roll
• Tire repair kit
• Ty-rap zip ties
• Stainless steel zip ties
• Tire irons
• Tubes (stashed somewhere)