Even if you plan on getting a meal somewhere else, these are lightweight and easy to prepare. They can serve as a just-in-case meal. My girlfriend and I both like the chili mac with beef, though I also like the beef stroganoff. This is a 2-serving pack.

You'll need something for your food. I use sierra cups. The larger ones are nice because they fit a genuine serving. The smaller ones pack a little easier, but then you'll be eating half a meal at a time.

Fuel goes here. The 11 oz bottles are nice for a weekend camping trip. They are also nice and small. However, if you are willing to install some external holders, a couple 33 oz bottles can be nice. They alternatively extend your bike range or cook your meals. If you pack both white gas and gasoline, make sure you label which is which. Your bike cares.

These hand crank flashlights are convenient in any vehicle emergency kit. They illuminate well, and a minute of cranking lasts quite a while. I bring two when camping with my girlfriend. Nobody likes being left at camp alone without a light while you are out looking for the restroom.

For lighting a campfire. Not really a necessity. If your camp store sells firewood, chances are they also sell fire starters. Of course, a fire starter may cost the same as a bundle of wood. Then again, a bundle of wood does you no good if you can't get it to light. My favorites are the mini duraflame logs. Those can light a decent campfire in the rain. These have worked for me. Bring extra.

Don't forget to wash your dishes, hands, etc. Feel superior with your biodegradable camp soap. Far superior to people who fill a 4 oz bottle with regular dish soap. By the way, get a standard kitchen sponge and cut it in half - voila, two camping sponges.

I have a first aid kit. All of the ready-made kits are kind of a joke, though. A good start with no follow through. I'm guessing individual needs differ enough that it's not economical to make a complete product. Start with something like this. Small and cheap.

Add a single sheet of Anti-Diarrhea pills (9? 12? Doesn't matter). Nothing takes the fun out of a motorcycle camping trip like the runs. This goes in every motorcycle first aid kit.

Add two of these to your first aid kit. This not only is useful for treating swelling, but there are times when it's just too darn hot in your motorcycle gear. Overheating can be a serious concern. Keep hydrated, and don't be afraid to use a cold pack. They're cheap and easy to replace.

Maybe I just ride in consistently bad weather, but I always bring a couple of these. I have heated grips, but my passenger does not. It's amazing what warm hands can do for passenger morale.

These not only act as padding, but they act as an insulator layer between your body and the cold ground. They also sell chair systems that use these pads. Get one that is the right size for you. I prefer to have my whole body on the pad. My father gets one that is just big enough for his back, leaving his legs on the ground (his is significantly easier to pack).

This is *not* a sleeping bag, whatever the product says. It is a butt-pad, a blanket for use by the campfire, and an extra blanket for use on top of your real sleeping bag when it gets cold. For all those things, it is quite effective. It's really not effective as a sleeping bag. You could get a fleece blanket instead.

Emergency ponchos are great when the weather turns foul and you planned on sunnier times. Also convenient insurance for the packing size.

Leave the broom and dust tray at home. The tool that looks like it is supposed to aid the removal of the stakes is actually a device designed to break the plastic heads off the stakes. Leave that as well. Instead, use the mallet to hit the stakes side to side to loosen them, and pull them out of the ground with your hand. Your tent probably comes with very thin stakes. These won't bend as much.

I carry two leatherman tools in my bike. Every once in a while it is nice to have two pliers. Most of the time, one will do. I've used pretty much every stupid tool on my leatherman at least once while moto-camping.

Everyone knows they need zip ties. It's probably more important than duct tape on a bike. The power cable running into my ignition was loose, and would cause all power to be lost on my bike. No horn, no blinkers, no engine. I fixed it with a couple of zip ties. However, my jerry-rigged solution looked far less manly than it could have on account of my zip ties being hot pink and neon green.

Playing cards are a good way to pass time. These are beer-proof and dew-proof, but don't shuffle as nice as standard cards.