Touring Truck Pack List Template (Free Checklist + Pro Tips)
A practical touring truck pack list template: cases, cables, labels, ramp gear, spares, and the checks that prevent load-in chaos.
If your truck pack feels like a chaotic game of Tetris, it usually isn’t because your crew is bad, it’s because your pack list is incomplete or inconsistent. Below is a touring truck pack list template you can copy into a doc, spreadsheet, or just use Crew View inside Truck Packer.
Pack List Template
A)Core Cases (The “Must Load” Group)
- FOH Package — console, stagebox, Cat5/spares
- Monitor Package — console, IEM racks, spare packs
- Backline Racks — amps, wireless, playback
- Distro + Power — feeder, tails, adapters
- Mic Package — mics, stands, clips
- Cable Package — XLR, NL4, power, etherCON
- Lighting (if applicable) — fixtures, clamps, safeties, data/power
B)Cabling + Adapters
- XLR — short / medium / long bundles
- Power — Feeder, Edison, PowerCON, True1, IEC, quad boxes
- Network — Cat5e/Cat6, etherCON shells, couplers
- Video — SDI/HDMI, converters, spare adapters
- “Oh No” Adapters — 1/8″ → 1/4″, DI boxes, ground lifts
C)Load-In / Load-Out Hardware
- Ramps — including spares: pins, feet, grip tape
- Cable Ramps / ADA Covers — venue-dependent
- Dollies — Rock-n-Roller / Magliner + spare wheels
- Cases — spare latches, spare corner protectors
- Straps — ratchets, cam straps, bungees (use sparingly)
- Moving Blankets + Corner Pads
D)Consumables (The Boring Stuff That Saves the Day)
- Gaff Tape — black + colors; spike tape
- Zip Ties — small + large; Velcro ties
- Sharpies + Paint Pens
- Label Tape — Brother/P-Touch + extra cartridges
- Trash Bags, Paper Towels, Gloves
E)Tools + Repair
- Multi-Bit Driver Set
- Allen Keys — metric + standard
- Solder Kit / Heat Shrink — if your world requires it
- Electrical Tester
- Case Repair Kit — rivets, screws, Loctite
F)Documentation
- Patch Sheets
- Stage Plot / Input List — current version!
- Venue Advance Notes
- Emergency Contact List
Truck Pack Sanity Check
Run this 5-minute check before you close the doors.
1 Nothing loose above head height
2 Straps on anything that can shift
3 Heaviest cases against bulkhead / on floor
4 High-value gear not accessible from doors
5 One photo of finished pack (for blame-free improvement)
FAQ
What is a truck pack list?
A truck pack list, often called a manifest, is a standardized checklist of cases, cables, hardware, and consumables required to load a tour efficiently and consistently.
What’s the fastest way to reduce load-in time?
Standardize labels and case groups, and keep load-in hardware (ramps, straps, dollies) accessible at the door.
How do I organize a touring truck pack?
Use zones (FOH / Mon / Backline / Power), label aggressively, and pack heavy or critical items first.
Ready to make this a living pack?
With case IDs, descriptions, and load order: Truck Packer is built for exactly that.
