Good info and thanks. I was thinking about camping whenever it wouild work out. Not sure when that would be but once on the road I would probably figure it out. I'm planning a 2 to 3 week trip but I could extend that a few weeks by stretching resources. Not much room for camping gear since I pack a lot of camera gear and a weeks change of cloths for any situation. Some kind of pad and sleeping bag maybe all the extra gear I have room for. If I get a cabin with a decent shower to 'wake up I'll be good. Stay in a motel every couple days and point the GPS to a Dunkin Donuts each sunrise sounds like a plan. Leaving So Florida mid June to NY via the Dragon then to Ohio to see an old buddie and then maybe Calif. via Utah. Return So Fl by southern route. Subject to change at any traffic light.
I know my Road Glide is up to it....I hope I am.
Fred

 

Hey FF, good luck on your trip. Like the other posts suggest, ya hafta pack light - like a backpacker. One suggestion - instead of a tent, sleeping bag,ground cloth, and sleeping pad, take a look at this. You can even set it up without trees, but of course, trees are what you want. Me? my camping days are over. I'm with my Geezer buddies - a nice hotel room, hot shower, a clean bathroom - THAT'S camping!

http://www.junglehammock.com/ultraspecs.php

 

Sorry, one more necessity for camping. This chair is one of the few that fits in my hard saddlebag. Pricey, though. But then again, you own a Harley, so everything is pricey.

http://www.kermitchair.com/

 

JimS, where did you pick those items up at? imgonna be doin some touring/camping mem day weekend and im lookin for stuff liek this.......thanks

 

That hammock looks interesting but I'm afraid I'd hurt myself The chair on the other hand appears to be something I could use. To fold up as stated however it may be a lot smaller than it looks. I'm 6' 4" 230 lbs. do ya think I'll fit in it. Even if I don't take it on this long trip I'm contemplating it may be ideal for other purposes. I've been looking for a chair that will pack well to take to the shore. I usually park and sit side saddle on the bike and enjoy the scenery. The chair would allow me to gaze at my beautiful bike while enjoying the surroundings.

I've picked up a lot of good info on this thread and I do appreciate all.
Fred

 

The Kermit chair is the only chair I know of that has a back and arm rests that will fit in a HD saddlebag. It doesn't fold up like a conventional beach chair, it disassembles, and is rolled up. It's made in the US, and is truly a fine piece of work. As an option, you can purchase leg extensions that make the chair the sameheight as a regular chair. I'm 6' and 210, and I fit in the chair fine. I have both the chair and the leg extensions, and I carry them in my bag all riding season long. One of the best pieces of eqpt to have while touring. Call them and give them your dimensions. I'm sure they will take the chair back if you don't like it. Check out the site, there are plenty of pictures.

http://www.kermitchair.com/specs

Good luck Fred.

 

At the Laughlin River Run there was a vendor selling camping equipment, Full Throttle Camping. I'm sure he must have a web site. I was impressed with his equipment (tents and bags) and picked up a catalogue even though my camping days are over, at least tent camping. Big Agnes was the mfg. Impressive stuff.

 

Got it, thanks.
http://www.fullthrottlecamping.com/index.php
Fred

 

Try http://www.cabelas.com . They'll have just about everything you'll need for camping. Lots of lightweight backpacking type stuff at reasonable prices.

 

Couple of our friends took minium down to the gap last year..couple of blankets, small pillow, few shirts the jeans they had on and 1 other pair. First night slept behind a Waffle House, second night one of the many pull over sight seeing places as well the third night...Either sink bath or, truck stop shower..