Guide · Gear

Gear & packing lists

Last updated 13 June 2026

Gear is your band's equipment inventory — every amp, guitar, pedal, and piece of backline in one list, so you always know what you own and what's coming on the road.

Logging a piece of gear

Each item you add can hold:

• Category — group items by type (guitars, drums, cables, and so on).
• Brand — the maker, so similar items are easy to tell apart.
• Serial number — handy for insurance, repairs, or proving ownership if something goes missing.
• Purchase price — what you paid for it.
• Photo — attach a picture of the item so it's instantly recognisable.

Snapping a quick photo of each piece is worth the minute — it makes the list easier to scan and gives you proof of condition if anything turns up damaged.

Touring internationally

If you carry gear across borders, each item also has optional carnet fields. A carnet is the customs document that lets you take equipment in and out of a country without paying import duties, so filling these in keeps your paperwork ready for the border.

Packing lists

Once your gear is logged, you can build packing lists — for example, one per tour or per show — so nothing gets left behind. Pull together the items you need for a run, and use the list as your check-off before you load out.

Need a hand?

Questions about gear or anything else? Email us at hello@artisthq.app.