tent camping
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Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Hurricane,WV
They're all good in my opinion. Go to Wally World and find one in a small package. They all leak, and don't let anyone tell you they won't. I have a small 2 man $35 tent that I have used for several years now.
Cruiser
Joined: May 2009
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From: Northeast Georgia
I used my backpacking tent; it's a North Face. It packs smaller and is lighter than the wally world tents you get, but it is plenty big enough for two people. I have found that all my backpacking gear works great for motorcycle camping b/c it is small in size/weight and that means it's easy to pack on the bike.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Cameron, NC
Coleman Sundome. 3 man tent, fifty bucks and lasts forever. If I remember correctly, they have a 5 year warranty too. If you get too drunk and burn it down or something, hey, it was only fifty bucks. A bit too big for backpacking, but should fit well on a bike.
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Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Adirondack Mountains
I agree w/ Nightking on size; small is better. The Wally-tent I question. I use a Eureka Timberline. It is designed for very serious nights out. When traveling 2-up I add their vestibule. I now carry a Colman matress & electric pump for old bones & because it keeps my bag(s) above the waterline in case of tent failure. (In the woods a perfect site, or pine bows, or ditching... can keep the floor dry, but the side of the road is different.
A major choice is fooding. It has been my experience that carrying a kitchen on a motorcycle is not practical. I'd rather stop & meet the locals.
A major choice is fooding. It has been my experience that carrying a kitchen on a motorcycle is not practical. I'd rather stop & meet the locals.
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Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 602
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From: SE Michigan
I bought two person one at Cabela's and it's a backpacking tent.
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...103&id=0031780
also got a air matress that came with a batery powered pump, which blows up in about 2 minutes.
also a backpack sleeping bag, which rolls up into a very small bag.
also got a tarp to put the tent on to keep the bottom dry.
make sure you put the tent and heavy stuff in your saddle bag and not the tourpack.
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...103&id=0031780
also got a air matress that came with a batery powered pump, which blows up in about 2 minutes.
also a backpack sleeping bag, which rolls up into a very small bag.
also got a tarp to put the tent on to keep the bottom dry.
make sure you put the tent and heavy stuff in your saddle bag and not the tourpack.
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