Before you leave 0/4 Bike serviced Inner Line Permit, if your route needs one Documents: RC, PUC, insurance, Aadhaar, PAN (with soft copies) Spare bike key Luggage 0/8 Tank bag with rain cover Tail bag Small top bag Saddlebags or top box (optional) Dry bag, plus a mini dry bag Hydration bag Touring seat and covers Bungee cords x 2 Riding gear 0/8 Helmet and comms (Q8) Riding jacket Riding pants Riding gloves Riding boots Rain liners, top and bottom Winter liners, top and bottom Balaclava x 2 Bike kit 0/9 Chain cleaner, lube and a brush Air pump Puncture kit Allen key set Clutch cable 3M tape, M-seal and superglue Zip ties Spare disc pads (optional) Petrol can, if the route needs it Electronics 0/8 GoPro or DJI 360 camera Tripod and magic arm Micro SD cards Laptop and charger Cables: USB to C, C to C, lightning, micro USB Two adapters (Type C + USB) Extension cord Clothes 0/13 Hiking pants x 2, plus 2 warm pairs Thermals, top and bottom Dry-fit tees and full sleeves A cotton tee and full sleeve for evenings Fleeces x 3 Jackets x 2 Shorts and pyjamas Winter balaclava, headbands and a cap Face covers: winter and dry-fit Winter gloves and liners Socks: winter, mid and high length Non-riding shoes and slippers Sunglasses Medical 0/10 Altitude medication, if your doctor prescribes it Fever and pain relief Allergy tablets Antacid, digestion and stomach-ache relief Cold relief ORS / electrolytes Crepe bandage, band-aids, cotton Antiseptic liquid and ointment Pain-relief spray Oxygen can (optional) Toiletries & odds 0/9 Towel and a microfibre hand towel Toothbrush and toothpaste Shampoo, body wash, face wash Moisturiser and sunscreen Wet wipes Garbage bags Old newspaper and a cotton cloth Funnel or cut water bottle Cup noodles, energy bars, dark chocolate This is the list I pack from for Ladakh. Trim it for shorter or warmer rides, check what your route actually requires, ask a doctor about medicines, and read the packing guide for the thinking behind it.
