camping while riding two up
Club Member
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Hinton, Alberta
We have gone on trips ranging from a weekend to 38 or 39 days acorss Canada and the USA. Even on the longer rides we have taken more clothes than we needed. Every time we get home we say we will have to take less clothes next time. There is no room for cooking supplies but we don't want to cook. A lot of camp spots have laundry facilities so you can get some laundry done when needed. Head out and enjoy.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Buckeye, AZ
Ok. Back in the day...tankbag held backpacking stove, lantern, cooking gear, even a coffee percolater, etc. Luggage rack held the sleeping bags and tent, plus a soft cooler for beer and plastic bottles of frozen wine coolers. Saddlebags held clothes toilet essentials, etc. Three weeks camping inn. 1985, two up, and oh, done on a 1983 Yamaha 550. My SG holds a whole lot more. A tankbag can be a hassle, but hold a lot. Just my .02.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2009
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I've been doing 2 up riding and camping for 30 years. Easy. Even spent 2 weeks doing Europe on a Harris Magnum 2 (see picture - not my bike but just to give an idea) - pillion seat size of a postcard, throwover panniers, tank bag (with a tent in it), wife wore a rucksack.
Pack small and light, buy hiker gear 'cos they really do plan what they'll carry. Make a distinction between need to have and nice to have - don't take anything with you from the nice to have list. Be ruthless with what you take, don't try to take what cage drivers would take. Live light and take only what you need.
Pack small and light, buy hiker gear 'cos they really do plan what they'll carry. Make a distinction between need to have and nice to have - don't take anything with you from the nice to have list. Be ruthless with what you take, don't try to take what cage drivers would take. Live light and take only what you need.
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Gilbert, AZ
I'm not the camping type. I like a nice bed and a hot shower daily, but if I were to try camping while riding 2 up I wouldn't mess with meals. Id eat in diners, etc. Food and cooking supplies can take up a lot of space. Personally, I had my fill of "roughing it" when I was in the Marine Corps.
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Road Warrior
Joined: May 2008
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From: Indianapolis
There ya go Silver Fox! Good Job! Sleeping bags and tent on top and outside the bags and trunk. We used to pack the cook set, stove, tent poles and thermo rest ground mats in the trunk along with our camping light and raingear. The tent on the trunkrack and a sleeping bag on top of each saddlebag. She got 1 bag plus a spare pair of shoes in my bag. 4 changes of clothes each plus a pair of sweats/shorts for wash day. The throw away undies is a good idea if you want to go that route. We would camp 2-4 days then hotel it, wash clothes and get a good, not campground shower.. You can do this forever if you have the money and desire!!! 
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Willow Spring, NC
wife and have done weekends trips,four man tent, queen size air matress
, couple flecce blanks in stuff sacks, even a hairdryer for wife, went to daytona last year and we brought a weeks worth of clothes extra sneakers and rain gear
, couple flecce blanks in stuff sacks, even a hairdryer for wife, went to daytona last year and we brought a weeks worth of clothes extra sneakers and rain gear