Rider Checklist

A list of all the must-have items that you absolutely MUST pack on long distance motorcycle rides. When going riding, it is smart to have a rider checklist. Our rider checklist lists the most important things to remember before you leave to go riding.

I. Equipment:

1. First Aid Box (scroll below for contents)*
2. Tool Bag/Pouch
3. Bike-specific Spares
4. Foot pump or 12v DC Mini-Compressor*
5. Waterproof Zip Lock bags – 2 sets
6. GPS with batteries & charger*
7. Cell phone with charger
8. Camera kit (with lenses & flash if SLR) with spare batteries & charger*
9. Camcorder with charger*
10. Tripod and/or Shoulder pod
11. Microfiber cloth or Chamois Leather
12. LED Flashlight/Headlamp – 2 with spare batteries*
13. Swiss Army Knife
14. Cigarette Lighter (windproof) – 2*
15. Jerry Cans for Fuel – 2 x 10Lts
16. Insulated travel flask

II. Riding Gear

1. Helmet with new visor
2. Skull cap/bandana/balaclava
3. Riding Goggles (UV/Polarized)
4. Riding Jacket with Thermal Liner
5. Armored Gloves
6. Waterproof/Thermal Gauntlet (long sleeved glove)
7. Waist support belt
8. Riding Shorts/trunks
9. Riding Pants with Thermal Liner
10. Sealskinz Socks (waterproof submersible)
11. Riding Boots

III. Clothing & Accessories

1. Thermal Underwear – long sleeve/long johns – 1 set
2. Sweatshirts – 2
3. T-shirts – 2
4. Jeans – 1
5. Shorts/Track pants – 1
6. Chappals/ Quickdry Floaters – 1
7. Y-Briefs or Trunks – 5
8. Nylon Belt – 1
9. Cotton Socks – 2
10. Woolen Socks – 1
11. Woolen Cap/Beanie – 1
12. Woolen Inner Gloves – 1
13. Wide Brimmed hat or Baseball cap – 1
14. Micro-fiber Wind cheater or lightweight Fleece jacket – 1
15. Personal pack tol
16. Handkerchief – 2

IV. Camping Equipment

1. High-Altitude Dome Tent – could be hired*
2. High-Altitude Sleeping Bags – could be hired*
3. Camping Stove with Fuel Tablets – could be hired*
4. Cooking and serving Utensils - could be hired

V. Personal Hygiene

1. Toothpaste (small tube)*
2. Tooth Brush
3. Liquid Soap*
4. Shampoo sachets or 60ml bottle*
5. Face wash*
6. Cold Cream*
7. Sunscreen Lotion UVA/UVB – SPF50 or higher*
8. Shaving foam (small) or cream (small tube)*
9. Shaving Razor & Blade or Electric shaver
10. Aftershave lotion/balm*
11. Scissors
12. Roll-on Deo or Spray
13. Washing Detergent soap or powder (small sachet)

VI. Food & Hydration (While Camping)

1. Whole Wheat Bread/Buns (you get this at German bakeries)
2. Marie Biscuits
3. Chocolates or Energy bars
4. Maggi Dal/Sambar Atta Noodles
5. Ready-2-Cook food of your choice
6. Tomato Ketchup & Mustard Sachets
7. Dates, Dry fruits & Nuts
8. Small sachets of Sugar, Common Salt & Pepper,
9. Butter (small) & Mix Fruit Jam (sachets)
10. Vegit Aloo Mash powder (instant, tasty, rich carb food -- 0% fat)
11. Milk powder
12. Bru Ice cappacino sachets or MTR instant Badam mix
13. Tea Bags
14. Water Bottles and/or Hydration Pack