July 4th, World Famous tubing river in New Braunfels, TX. Just 45 miles from home. 1st camping since high school ( 48 now) Eureka Solitare tent, Sumner weight bag 3 shirts, 1 change pants, swimming gear, repellant, sunscreen... Everything in travel pack back of 2up seat. Looking for saddle bags to do more if this. Planning San Antonio to Moab, UT this spring.
Harley large, detachable sissy bar, with the package shelf. Retractable straps, plus bungee cords. LA to D.C. and 10 days on the road. Folding chair, tent, air mattress, sleeping bag.
Went on an over night trip and here is my gear review (bike is 2012 CVO softail).
1. Tent: I originally had one of those basic 2 person dome tent form walmart...it sucked last time so I picked up North Face Storm break 2. WAY better! Easy to set up, has openings on both sides and roomy inside. Biggest advantage is the cover. It basically creates a little "mud room" so you can keep you boots and stuff you don't want in the tent outside but protected from weather. It rained heavy that night and worked perfect. Make sure you get the foot print.
2. Chair: REI flex light chair. Have had it for a long time and always works great. Need to have a chair when you are at your site.
3. Air pad: I have Therma Lite Neo Air all season regular width. Very comfortable and no pressure points, but it's narrow. I will opt for same type from Therma- Rest but wider.
4. Pillow: Picked up one from REI, very comfortable and easily adjustable. No issues with this.
5. Sleeping bag: Basic one from Wal Mart. No issues with it & kept me warm. Sleeping bag will depend what weather you will be camping in.
6. Bring several regular size trash bags. Come in handy to cover seat on bike from rain, put dirty/wet stuff in, for trash, etc..
I did not bring my full rain suit, only pants...bring your full rain suit. Make sure you have a way to charge your phone from your bike battery or whatever.
06-01-2013, 06:05 AM
