Ok, my wife always argues that I overpack, little does she know, its so she can't fit on the bike with me. Heres my basic list, don't laugh as you never know when you could be in a bind.
CAMPING/SLEEPING EQUIPMENT
air mattress
sleeping bag
bivouac bag/sack
sleeping bag waterproof-bag
candle lantern
sleeping hood (hat)
candle lantern candles (spares)
sleeping pad (insulated)
compass
sleeping pad chair/sling
ear plugs
sven saw
feces shovel
tent
flashlight
tent rain fly
flashlights (magnilites (2))
tent waterproof-bag
flashlight batteries (spares)
waterproofing spray and seamlock
ground tarps (1 per 2 days - split and trash 1/2 each day)
knife (Buck)
knife sharpener
nylon cord
pillow (travel)
poncho liner & stuff sack
COOKING/EATING EQUIPMENT
bags (plastic large garbage)
napkins
bags (plastic small trash, 1 for every 4-5 days)
paper towels
can opener
pepper
cup & spoon
plate
cup/beer stein
pot gripper
dish towel
pots
food
salt
coffee bags
soap/scrubber pads
coffee creamer
spoon(s)
coffee mug (insulated)
stove
coffee sugar
stove gas (white gas)
energy bars/raisins
stove wind screen
soy (2-3 small boxes)
water bottle(s) (2)
fork
water carrier (1 gallon)
jack knife
knife
match case
matches (farmers)
matches (in sealed plastic bag/bottle)
matches (waterproof)
Riding Gear
boot sock liners
rain totes & stuff sack
boots (canvas mukluks or rubber type)
rain suit
chaps
sailor hat for riding without a helmet on hot days
gators
shirts (long-sleeve, turtle-neck T-shirts)
gauntlets
ski goggles for riding without a helmet
gloves (cold weather)
ski warm-ups
gloves (electric & wire harness)
socks (cotton)
gloves (hot weather)
socks (neoprene)
gloves (rubber)
socks (wool)
gloves (wool liners and dish washing rain gloves)
spandex shorts
hat (wool)
sunglasses
helmet
sunglasses (spare)
jacket
underwear (insulated, long johns)
jacket (polypro ski)
jacket (wind breaker)
jacket liner & stuff sack
neck warmer/long scarf
pants (leather)
pants for riding (Levis)
rain gear (boots, vest, etc.)
Camp Clothes
camp shoes/slippers
swimming suit
changes of clothes (3-5, rolled up)
T-shirts
down vest
underwear
jeans
warm clothes for evenings/nights
jeans jacket
washing shorts
laundry soap
wind breaker
layers of clothing (like cross country skiing)
moosehead hat
pants
shorts
socks
sweat shirt
sweater
PERSONAL EFFECTS
backpack (small)
pen
book (paperback)
pencil
camera & film
post-it's
campground guides
radios/tape players with mini speakers
cellular phone
radios/tape players batteries (extras)
chapstick
reading glasses (if you are over 40)
cigarettes
sewing kit
contact lens stuff
shampoo
DoD lighter & fluid
skin moisturizers
ear plugs
sun glasses
electric razor
sun screen/block/lotion
fanny pack
tapes
first aid kit
toilet kit
fishing gear
toilet paper in sealed plastic bag
grease pencil
toiletries
hand cream
tooth brush & paste
hand soap
toothbrush
hand/nail brush
towel
hi-liter
visine
insect repellent/bug spray
wash cloth
knife
watch
maps & magnifier
weapon (optional)
prescription medicines
weather radio
membership cards (AMA, VRC, RPAA, Parks, campgrounds, etc.)
negotiables
cash ($25-$30/day/person)
checkbook
credit cards (gas)
credit cards (MC/Visa/AmEx/Discover/etc.)
travellers checks
BIKE PARAPHERNALIA
anti-fogger (detergent)
lamp, instrument panel (spare No. ______)
bags (large ziplock garbage)
lamp, taillight (spare No. ______)
bike rain cover
lamp, turn signals (spare No. ______)
bug rag
maps
bungee cargo net
padlocks & cables
bungee cords
radar detector & extra batteries
chain lock
rain-x
chain lock key (extra)
saddlebag key (extra)
chain lub
seatcover (sheep skin)
chain masterlink
seat rain cover
chamois (to clean windshield)
shoe laces (leather -- loop at one end for strapping)
cloth rags
sidestand plates
communicators (bike-to-bike radios)
stuff sacks (weather-proof)
duct tape
tank bag
emergency equipment
tarp (small reinforced or rain parka) (for gear during storms)
fork protectors
vehicle registration
fuel bottle (backpacking type, 2-quart filled with extra gasoline)
windshield polish
glue (gorilla snot)
glue (super)
helmet face shield/visors (clear, tinted, & extras)
ignition key (extra)
insurance certificate (for Canadian travel)
insurance papers & info
lamp, headlight (spare No. ______)
TOOLS
duct tape (flatten the spool)
tire pressure gauge
electrical system schematic
tire pump (small hand/foot)
electrical tape
vise grips
emergency blanket (Space Blanket)
wire & alligator clip
emergency warning light (trouble light)
wrenches (combination)
fuses (extra)
wrenches (crescent 4" and 10"; good ones)
Leatherman Tool
wrenches (metric Allen)
multimeter
wrench (spark plug)
pliers (channel locks, aka water-pump pliers)
gas-fired soldering
pliers (needle nose)
pliers (standard)
screwdrivers (assorted or set)
socket set
suspension adjustment tool
tire inflator
tire patch/plug kit
Ok seriously, thats the worlds biggest MC camping list.
Here is a link for MC Camping and MC hotel camping lists. Best of all the list works with Microsoft office so it has the chekboxes and its fully editable. Real nice and quick to print off, then you can check it off whn it packed and loaded, allot of other info here to guys.
http://micapeak.com/checklists/