Packing list for 22-day motorcycle trip around the western United States

In September and October 2023 I completed a 22-day motorcycle trip around the western United States, covering somewhere between 5,500 and 6,000 miles on my 2023 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro. I camped most nights along the way, though I did rent a Vrbo in Seattle for three nights, stayed with my brother-in-law in Oregon for two nights, and opted for hotels on a few of the longer or miserable-weather days.

This post includes a video walkthrough of how I packed the bike, my packing list arranged by where items were located, and a photo gallery of the loaded bike.

Video walkthrough of how I packed the bike

Packing list

This is everything I brought on the trip as far as I can recall. Figuring out what you may or may not need for 22 days of riding can be tough, and a few of these items were never used.

Compared to bikepacking on a mountain bike, a motorcycle can carry a lot more gear. This can be a good thing, but you can get carried away with it also. I tried to take a somewhat-minimalist approach to this trip, and in retrospect, I think I would take even less stuff in the future.

Wolfman Expedition Duffle

The Reckless 80 comes with a 20L dry bag meant to be located under the beavertail. For this trip I wanted more space than the 20L had to offer so I swapped that out with a waterproof, roll-top Wolfman Expedition Duffle.

My theory with individual dry bags inside this waterproof duffle is this: if I have to set up the tent in the rain, the stuff inside the dry bags will stay dry until they can be moved into the tent after it is set up.

REI “Taj 3” 2-person tent (did not take the tent’s stuff sack)
- Tent poles (in the Mosko tent pole bag, outside the duffle, strapped to the R80 beavertail)
- Tent stakes
Sea to Summit sleeping pad in its own stuff sack (not a dry bag)
Small hatchet for pounding tent stakes
13″ MacBook Pro in Aquaquest computer dry bag
MacBook charger
Blue Mosko Moto lightweight dry sack (this was included with the R80 – I used it as a laundry bag)

Green Sea to Summit 13L Lightweight Dry Bag (in Wolfman Duffle)

Sleeping system. This dry bag is slightly oval, not round. Pack it accordingly.

Mountain Hardware 45 degree down sleeping bag in its own stuff sack
Sea to Summit inflatable pillow in its own stuff sack
Cocoon Merino Wool Mummy (bag) Liner in its own stuff sack
Merino wool Minus 33 leggings (black)
Merino wool REI long-sleeved shirt (green)

Blue Walmart dry sack (in Wolfman Duffle)

Knit cap (blue)
Prana Zion pants
Underwear (2 pair – for sleeping in)
Cotton T-shirts (2 pair)
Wool T-shirt (wear on the bike)
Woolie Boolie short socks (1 pair)
Sockwell wool compression socks (2 pair – pack one, wear the other)
Compression shorts (2 pair – pack one, wear the other on the bike)
Descente bike shorts padded liner (for long days; used these a couple times, but preferred just compression shorts)
Gym shorts I wore at SFB in Seattle

Green Walmart dry sack (in Wolfman Duffle)

Kindle Paperwhite
ESV Hebrews journal
Leather journal (did not use)
Pen

Mosko Moto Reckless 80L rackless luggage system

Beavertail stash spot (underneath)

Trauma Pak

Left side R80 holster (motorcycle clothing, as packed, bottom to top)

Spare Arai helmet visor (original visor)
Klim gloves (spare pair)
Platypus 1L collapsible soft bottle (folded, and inside Klim spare glove)
Aerostich Kanetsu heated vest
Klim Gore-Tex gloves (for rain and cold – need to be more accessible)
Rev’it! rain gear (black pants, neon green jacket – I used the pants but I don’t think I used the jacket, as my Klim Kodiak jacket is waterproof)
Mosko Moto Butler map case with assorted paper maps for each state (except Nebraska)
Orange lightweight down jacket
Spare Klim neck warmer
Klim Torrent Storm Collar
Assorted extra small stuff sacks

Left side Aux Pox

Mosko Moto first aid kit in its own dry bag

Left side MOLLE 4L Storage Pouch (Lg)

Orange Nalgene bottle
Bicycle water bottle

Right side R80 holster (camping gear, clothing)

Ursack (in 3 odor-proof Opsaks)
- 17 Clif Bars
- 8 Freeze-dried meals
- Titanium long-handle spoon
- Small blue REI toiletry bag
  - Folding toothbrush
  - Toothpaste
  - Floss
  - Dr. Bronner’s unscented soap
  - Razor
  - Bar soap in Matador soap bag
  - Fingernail clippers
  - 10 pairs disposable contact lenses
  - Beard trimmer (should have had this in its own ziplock bag)
Stove/fuel/nested pots kit (I opted for a small fuel canister which nests inside the stove-pot kit. The small canister lasted for the entire trip.)
Xero sandals (Did not use these)
Black Nike gym shoes
REI camp towel
Toilet paper (in ziplock)
Field repair kit (in gray Walmart stuff sack)
- Seam Grip Field Repair Kit (Seam Grip, brush, patches)
- Seam Grip (1 oz tube), brushes, repair guide
- Lighter

Right side Aux Pox (in the Mosko Moto Aux Pox dry bag, from bottom to top of bag)

MotoPumps 12V tire pump (air hose wrapped around pump handle, bag folded over)
Eastbound Tiger 900 wheel removal tool kit
Topeak Morph Mountain bike pump (backup air supply)
BikeMaster tire pressure gauge
Mosko Moto Backcountry Cinch Straps (in their own bag; these double as a tow strap)
Bear spray

Right side MOLLE 4L Storage Pouch (Lg)

Smoky gray/blue lid Nalgene bottle
Bicycle water bottle

Mosko Moto Fatty Tool Roll

Rather than rolled, this was folded flat and tucked partly under the R80, on the pillion seat, back against the rack. Keeps the weight low and centered. What’s listed below is in addition to what the Fatty Tool Roll comes equipped with from Mosko.

Tool levers
Nitrile gloves
Fork seal cleaning tool
Spare chain master link

Blue Sea to Summit dry bag (pillion seat, secured with ROK Straps)

BearVault BV500 bear canister
- 11 Freeze-dried meals

Red Sea to Summit dry bag (pillion seat, secured with ROK Straps)

Bike cover
Disc lock

Mosko Moto Nomax Tank Bag

Microfiber towel for cleaning helmet face shield
Small spray bottle filled with water for cleaning helmet face shield
Spare motorcycle registration, proof of insurance
2 Clif Bars
Motorcycle phone charger
Charging cables for headlamp and phone
Manuals – Cardo Edge, headlamp
Spare ear plugs
Sunglasses
Swiss Army knife

Under rider’s seat (in pale green dry sack from Walmart)

Tire plug kit, small spare tools, spare fuses, zip ties
Multi-tool
RAM mount keys for mirrors (2)

Under pillion seat (in phone compartment)

Registration, proof of insurance (in ziplock bag)
Spare ear plugs

Klim Kodiak jacket

Ear plugs, RAM mount key for GPS mount (left outside chest pocket)
Lens cloth, spare ear plugs (left inside chest pocket)
Spare motorcycle registration, proof of insurance (left inside chest pocket)
Wallet (Napoleon pocket)
Spare keys (Tiger, disc lock, Garmin GPS mount tool), emergency ID card (left sleeve pocket)
Spare cash