Been doing this for a while now ever since we forgot to take sleeping bags on a camping trip to Cornwall many years ago. I use an encapsulated check list to make sure everything is on the bike for a good and warm camping trip!
The list does change from time to time but it generally includes the basics such as:

- Camping gear – including a small mallet
- Route – campsite locations
- Clothes – something dry to put on and evening wear too
- On the road – warning triangle and spare bulbs
- Personal stuff eg wash bag
- Bike pre trip checks eg enough tyre depth for trip
- If in Europe, documents such as EHIC cards and International recovery
- Knowing the speed limits of each country I’m visiting.
Some things may seem a little strange such as Cigars! Why take cigars? These are the best insect repellent I know and keep the midges away better than those pathetic little candles – plus the smell is quite nice too!
What I don’t take is a breathalyser – these are sold at ports but are not necessary. The fine was always only 10Euros so not huge – the alternative is not to drink loads!
But, I do check the speed limits for each country I’m visiting as these do vary. France for example reduces it’s Autoroute speed limit by 10KmH when its raining.
May 8, 2019 at 3:37 pm
I also take a flattened plastic bottle, those 2l lemonade bottles. Keep flattened while you put the top back on.
Flattened they take up no room at all, they expand when you blow them up and fill with water at the campsite. Saves multiple trips to the tap.
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May 8, 2019 at 3:48 pm
Good call David. I only take the Trangia and walk to the tap each time I need a fill up. I like your idea though.
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May 8, 2019 at 3:47 pm
When Camping I usually take an empty 2 litre lemonade bottle. Squashed flat (lengthways of course!) and the top on it takes up no room and weighs nothing.

Handy for water so you don’t have to go back and forth to the tap everytime you want to make a brew.
The concertina water holders are ok for camping if you have a car/van/motorhome but space is at a premium when camping on a bike.
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