how to go camping on a dyna.
6th Gear
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 11
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From: Washington DC Metro Area
Currently I am wearing the pack, I would prefer to find a tall sissy bar to strap it to, however I haven't found one tall enough yet.
I carry a boot knife, anything else will fit in the pack
iphone in my pocket carries GPS/Maps/Cellphone
I don't carry spare eye wear
rain gear is as easy as a trash bag, my general rain gear is gloves and riding jacket right now, haven't needed much more
I don't use a ground cloth
toilet kit is covered in toiletries (i may have forgotten to list it)
I use a generic backpacking 1st aid kit that has a couple ace bandages/bandaids/insect bite/bee sting kit/anti-biotic ointment
bike tool/repair kit doesn't leave the bike. I have a bag mounted between the handle bars with a few hand tools, anything else I'm calling AAA
If you guys are looking for some interesting camping ideas look into ultralight backpacking. You can get some very interesting gear from every day items.
Yes I can strap a shotgun to my backpack. If a cop pulls me over I simply tell them it isn't loaded and I'm going camping, the gear in my backpack proves that pretty fast. NRS straps can be used for just about anything.
Knife, cell phone, GPS & maps, spare eye wear, rain gear, ground cloth, towel, toilet kit + TP, bike cover, 1st-aid kit w/ insect repellent; bike tool/repair kit w/ spare bulbs, fuses, etc...?
iphone in my pocket carries GPS/Maps/Cellphone
I don't carry spare eye wear
rain gear is as easy as a trash bag, my general rain gear is gloves and riding jacket right now, haven't needed much more
I don't use a ground cloth
toilet kit is covered in toiletries (i may have forgotten to list it)
I use a generic backpacking 1st aid kit that has a couple ace bandages/bandaids/insect bite/bee sting kit/anti-biotic ointment
bike tool/repair kit doesn't leave the bike. I have a bag mounted between the handle bars with a few hand tools, anything else I'm calling AAA
If you guys are looking for some interesting camping ideas look into ultralight backpacking. You can get some very interesting gear from every day items.
Yes I can strap a shotgun to my backpack. If a cop pulls me over I simply tell them it isn't loaded and I'm going camping, the gear in my backpack proves that pretty fast. NRS straps can be used for just about anything.
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 535
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From: Bellingham, Washington
It's a T-bag. Not sure which one, comes with a smaller roll bag that attatches on top and comes with a waterproof cover. Works great for my needs.
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From: Indiana
Already doin it up here in the NW 
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Last edited by JaronB; Apr 20, 2011 at 08:22 PM.
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 104
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From: Kansas City, KS
Have you looked into cycle visions?
Also forum member Rudedog makes custom sissy bars.
Also forum member Rudedog makes custom sissy bars.
Currently I am wearing the pack, I would prefer to find a tall sissy bar to strap it to, however I haven't found one tall enough yet.
I carry a boot knife, anything else will fit in the pack
iphone in my pocket carries GPS/Maps/Cellphone
I don't carry spare eye wear
rain gear is as easy as a trash bag, my general rain gear is gloves and riding jacket right now, haven't needed much more
I don't use a ground cloth
toilet kit is covered in toiletries (i may have forgotten to list it)
I use a generic backpacking 1st aid kit that has a couple ace bandages/bandaids/insect bite/bee sting kit/anti-biotic ointment
bike tool/repair kit doesn't leave the bike. I have a bag mounted between the handle bars with a few hand tools, anything else I'm calling AAA
If you guys are looking for some interesting camping ideas look into ultralight backpacking. You can get some very interesting gear from every day items.
Yes I can strap a shotgun to my backpack. If a cop pulls me over I simply tell them it isn't loaded and I'm going camping, the gear in my backpack proves that pretty fast. NRS straps can be used for just about anything.
I carry a boot knife, anything else will fit in the pack
iphone in my pocket carries GPS/Maps/Cellphone
I don't carry spare eye wear
rain gear is as easy as a trash bag, my general rain gear is gloves and riding jacket right now, haven't needed much more
I don't use a ground cloth
toilet kit is covered in toiletries (i may have forgotten to list it)
I use a generic backpacking 1st aid kit that has a couple ace bandages/bandaids/insect bite/bee sting kit/anti-biotic ointment
bike tool/repair kit doesn't leave the bike. I have a bag mounted between the handle bars with a few hand tools, anything else I'm calling AAA
If you guys are looking for some interesting camping ideas look into ultralight backpacking. You can get some very interesting gear from every day items.
Yes I can strap a shotgun to my backpack. If a cop pulls me over I simply tell them it isn't loaded and I'm going camping, the gear in my backpack proves that pretty fast. NRS straps can be used for just about anything.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,240
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From: Milwaukee area
Last Spring, a buddy and I rode from Milwaukee to the Tail of the Dragon. It was my (his, too) first camping trip. I overpacked some stuff, didn't bring things I should have. It got cold on our way home. This Spring, we're doing it again, but I'll be rethinking my needs.
Loaded up.
Set up.
Loaded up.
Set up.
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From: Illinois
This is from 09 at the Best Western in Butte Mont. when my sons and I were headed to Alaska.
Those saddle bags are two big ammo boxes. He had a big duffel bar across them that he had already taken to the room. He has 27k on it now and has covered a good part of the US with that set up.
He's 6'5" and that's him checking out his brothers BMW for the first time.
My bike is the Buell Ulysses. It is a great bike to tour on. And I can just yank it up off of the ground if need be. Not like my Ultra.
Last edited by lh4x4; Apr 20, 2011 at 09:56 PM.
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 689
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From: Glen Rose TX
Shipping ahead is a great way to get a pile of stuff to your destination if staying at one spot. If having to leave back on a sunday you might want to check ahead and make sure there is a drop off point open.
I think that most people do overpack based off of my experience and the repeated confessions of riders on all forums.
Below is a photo of what I carried on my trip to/from Daytona. I had a small waist/fanny pack that I kept camera and other bits like shaving kit etc. in tankbah held a few pairs of socks shirts etc.... had several people comment that "You sure do travel light
I think that most people do overpack based off of my experience and the repeated confessions of riders on all forums.
Below is a photo of what I carried on my trip to/from Daytona. I had a small waist/fanny pack that I kept camera and other bits like shaving kit etc. in tankbah held a few pairs of socks shirts etc.... had several people comment that "You sure do travel light