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Dec 21, 2011 | 08:44 PM

#31

Haywired

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From: Northwest WI

Instead of a small air compressor I carry a CO2 inflator. They are much smaller and faster. Available at most bicycle shops or online.

Dec 21, 2011 | 09:39 PM

#32

pccoder

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From: Melbourne, Florida

I'm getting pumped. Got to check my levels and air pressure for 250 mile ride on Friday. Got about 6 stops planned, 1 at the Ocala national forest.

Dec 21, 2011 | 10:54 PM

#33

mtgriz

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From: Coeur d'Alene

Swifty...since you're from WA State you already know about National Forest/BLM campgrounds in the West. You can find a good directory with a search of some .gov sites. As far as other free/low cost camping area, take a look at this web site for some ideas once you get into the Midwest and beyond. Recommend you get a smartphone if you don't already have one. They're great for weather radar and looking stuff like this up when you're out there.

http://freecampsites.net/usa/

Dec 22, 2011 | 07:22 AM

#34

Grandslam

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From: Mississippi

As for your long days and where to stay, secure your campsite early and enjoy. Set up camp and eat a $5 footlong or something you picked up. I read on another site something like this - If you are staying in a motel, you are getting a break from your ride experience. If you are camping, you are extending your ride experience.

Dec 22, 2011 | 08:26 AM

#35

slhanks4

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From: Gilbert, AZ

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grandslam

If I am staying in a motel, I am getting a good night's sleep and a hot shower. If I am camping, I wake up stiff, sore and smelly. My idea of roughing it is a motel with no Wi-FI.

Dec 23, 2011 | 09:34 AM

#36

rickss69

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From: Gulf Breeze, FL

Quote:

Originally Posted by slhanks4

If I am staying in a motel, I am getting a good night's sleep and a hot shower. If I am camping, I wake up stiff, sore and smelly. My idea of roughing it is a motel with no Wi-FI.

^ Ditto...pushing 60 changes one's mindset.

Dec 23, 2011 | 03:24 PM

#37

hoosierbagman

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Another good resource for places to stay is freecampgrounds.com.
Good luck, it'll be a blast!

Dec 23, 2011 | 07:03 PM

#38

glide2meetu

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From: Colorado Springs CO

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwiftyBKells

After reading a bit of your replies, i'm wondering where i should stop and sleep at for the night if a rest stop isn't the best place. I can't imagine being allowed to camp at a city park for the night...

...stopping at any little town and either asking the locals will usually get you a proper place to set up a tent. Way better than a rest stop. Very easy to do and no need to plan just stop early enough to set up.