I took the following gear on 2 week camping trip in the Pilbara (Western Australia) in July. We went to some isolated spots and also some of the towns. It all got used except for some of the tools
Camping – o Tarp o Tent o Self Inflating Mattress o Sleeping Bag o Compact Camping Chair o Lantern o Pillow o Hammer Cooking – o Stove burner o Spare fuel cannisters for cooker o Cook pot & pan o Plate, bowl & cup o Knife, fork, spoon o Cutting board o Chopping Knife o Spatula & stirring/serving spoon o Cooking Oil o Detergent & scourer o Tea towel o Espresso maker o Coffee grinder o Coffee o Small cooler bag o Water filter o 5 litre water jerry can o Food items - powdered milk, muesli, fruit, homecooked and dehrydrated dinners, muesli bars, tinned meals, pasta For the bike – o Spare belt & tools to change it, plus a few extra allen keys and spanners o Puncture repair kit o Tyre pump o 2 x 10 litre Fuel cans o Loctite o Jump starter battery & cables o Spare luggage straps x 4 o Tape – duct and electrical o Cable ties Electronics – o Personal Locator Beacon o Phone o Kindle o Headphones o GoPro o GoPro mount o Charging cables – micro USB and Type C Personal – o Bathers o Shorts o Jeans and Tracksuit pants o Flanno (flannel shirt) o 4 t-shirts o 4 socks o 4 jocks o Thongs (flip flops, slip on open footwear, not G string underwear) o Sneakers o Hat o Towel o Toothpaste & Brush o Soap o Deodorant o Dermaid o Polaramine o Snore Strips (stops my nose itching when I ride long distances) o Lomotil o Advil o Naphcon A o Stingose o Sunscreen o Drybag o Backpack https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.hdf...5f94aa4101.jpg |
When campung
Cot Kelty Discovery Low Cot (newest item) Tent Eureka Timberline SQ 4XT Sleeping bag Long Coleman large sleeping bag (I need a larger bag than most. Inflatable pillow Ground cover to protect tent All that fits on bike and Allows for my clothing and stuff. If taking my cargo trailer for longer stays (more than two nights) then I also take a 10x20 tarp. Probably will buy another popup shelter during the holiday sales. I used to camp with a ranger roll and a tarp. But I was much more resilient then. And traveling on a MotoGuzzi 1000SP (sport touring). My riding gear, nothing is newer than 6-7 years old: When covering more than 300 miles, or inclement weather: Aerostitch Darien suit Fleece liner top and bottom Widder electric vest Roper or gauntlet or insulated gloves Wool socks for cold weather Fleece stretchy neck cover 3/4 helmet with 5 snap shield Engineer boots If I had to replace it all at once, about $2500 replacement cost. I didn't buy it all at once. |
one thing I haven't seen mentioned that are handy to pack along are battery packs. my kids live by their phones, they each have a few of these so I steal a couple when I'm heading out on a ride where I'll be random or tent camping. a 20,000 mAh pack is about the size of my S9 phone and will charge it from dead at least a half dozen times.
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon....L._SL1500_.jpg I also wired up a 12v charging station powered by the battery tender plug. it stays in my right saddlebag on top of my gloves etc and I'll plug a tablet or a battery pack in to charge while riding. https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/BAEAA...Z2O/s-l500.jpg |
Originally Posted by teeroy_
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one thing I haven't seen mentioned that are handy to pack along are battery packs. my kids live by their phones, they each have a few of these so I steal a couple when I'm heading out on a ride where I'll be random or tent camping. a 20,000 mAh pack is about the size of my S9 phone and will charge it from dead at least a half dozen times.
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon....L._SL1500_.jpg I also wired up a 12v charging station powered by the battery tender plug. it stays in my right saddlebag on top of my gloves etc and I'll plug a tablet or a battery pack in to charge while riding. https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/BAEAA...Z2O/s-l500.jpg I carry a jump start battery which has a USB connector on it so I can charge my phone if I cannot or do not want to use my bike. |
Great information by everyone. Here are a few items I'm not sure I saw mentioned:
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Let’s talk tents. What are y’all using that’s compact enough to fit in your saddlebags?
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Originally Posted by brownie4412
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Let’s talk tents. What are y’all using that’s compact enough to fit in your saddlebags?
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So I did a few campouts on my Road King back in the day and used the saddlebags, rear tour pack, and the rails I added to the top of my saddlebags for carrying everything. I highly recommend compression sacks and nylon fabric tubes (like the kind those folding outdoor chairs come in) for stuffing full of clothes etc. they can be lashed on the rails outside of the saddlebags and tour pack without impeding your ability to open the tour packs. Plus, you'd be amazed at how much clothing will fit in a compression sack or nylon tube when you roll them up first. For those who haven't experienced a night out under the stars with nothing but your motorcycle and the gear you carried beside you, you're missing out on a fantastic experience. Ride on, ride far, and ride safe!
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Originally Posted by brownie4412
(Post 18714283)
Let’s talk tents. What are y’all using that’s compact enough to fit in your saddlebags?
https://www.tentworld.com.au/buy-sal...l-hiker-3-tent |
I have used both a small 3 man tent and a 9X12 tent. I strap the tent down to the top of the luggage rack on my tourpak so size isn't as much of an issue as weight is. When getting dressed inside a tent it is really nice to be able to stand up
This is a photo from the last time I carried a tent. I have a sleeping pad wrapped around a chair so I had something to sit on and put my boots on. Also have the tent. This one was a 3 man but when I carried a 9X12 it wasn't much bigger, maybe an inch on all three sides. The only issue I had was the tent and chair were at the perfect height so I could not see past them in my mirrors This my old setup with my aux fuel tank and tourpak but if I were to carry one now it would be similarly tied down to the tourpak https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.hdf...ce43ee0962.jpg |
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