The Essential Guide: What to pack for Motorcycle Camping
We've scoured articles and reviews, focusing on pack size and weight, and of course informed by our own experiences - we've never had so many conversations about chairs, tents and duct tape as we did at the last three rallies this year.
What we've built is the checklist we always wished we had.
Click through for recommended best buys, all guaranteed to be compact enough to pack on the bike.
Packing Priority
🟢 Must Have – Tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, head torch
🟡 Nice to Have – Camping chair, folding table, lantern
🔵 Luxury – Fairy lights, coffee press, camping fan
Camping Essentials
Head torch
Camping Comforts
Inflatable pillow
Ear plugs
Eye mask
Inflatable seat cushion
Hot water bottle (for colder rallies)
Pack of cards
Small camping fan
Coffee press
Solar fairy lights for your tent
Tech
Power bank
Charging cables
Bluetooth speaker
AirTag or Tile
Cooking & Food
Gas canister
Mug
Bowl
Spork
Sharp camping knife
Tea bags
Coffee bags
UHT milk
Water bottle
Electrolyte tablets
Snacks
Breakfast bars
Cool bag
Ziplock bags
Bin bags
Can opener
Bottle opener
Motorcycle Kit
Disc lock
Chain lock
Reminder cable
Tyre pressure gauge & Mini compressor
Puncture repair kit
Cable ties
Duct tape
Electrical tape
Multi-tool
Clothing
Base layers
Evening clothes
Warm hoodie
Spare socks
Underwear
Waterproofs
Lightweight trainers
Flip flops or Crocs
Hat
Sunglasses
Toiletries
Quick dry towel
Shower gel
Shampoo
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Baby wipes
Dry shampoo
Toilet roll
Hand sanitiser
Sun cream
Lip balm
Insect repellent
Bite cream
Painkillers
Weather Survival
Poncho
Waterproof overgloves
Spare visor
Visor cleaner
Microfibre cloths
Dry bags
Emergency foil blanket
The Things Everyone Forgets
Spare cash
Spare bike key
Printed insurance details
Spare glasses/contact lenses
Medication
We also asked Women On 2 Wheels readers...
The ONE item they wouldn't leave home without:
• "A pair of Crocs. Nothing beats taking your boots off."
• "Baby wipes. They solve everything."
• "A decent chair. Your back will thank you."
• "A power bank bigger than you think you'll need."
• "A separate bag just for dirty clothes."
Do you own any of our recommended items? We'd love to hear your experiences on how they've performed over time. Your feedback helps keep our reviews honest and up to date.