Packing & Camping tips?
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Packing & Camping tips?
Hi guys, this year I will be taking my first bike trips and just trying to think ahead of what I need and how to pack. The trips we have planned so far are all about 4 days of camping.
I have a 2014 Breakout, and will NOT have a passenger.
Since we are camping, I know I will need a tent, some sort of air mattress or bed roll, sleeping bag or sheets, and pillow.
I'm a guy, so I'm pretty easy on clothing.
My biggest questions are:
1. what do you guys use for bags / luggage?
2. What do you use for a tent, air mattress, etc?
3. How do you pack everything on the bike?
I was thinking along the lines more of a sissy bar and bag that sits on the passenger seat and strap it to a sissy bar as opposed to any saddle bags. Once we are at our destination, we are staying there until its time to return home.
Any pics, thoughts, suggestions would all be appreciated.
Thanks!
I have a 2014 Breakout, and will NOT have a passenger.
Since we are camping, I know I will need a tent, some sort of air mattress or bed roll, sleeping bag or sheets, and pillow.
I'm a guy, so I'm pretty easy on clothing.
My biggest questions are:
1. what do you guys use for bags / luggage?
2. What do you use for a tent, air mattress, etc?
3. How do you pack everything on the bike?
I was thinking along the lines more of a sissy bar and bag that sits on the passenger seat and strap it to a sissy bar as opposed to any saddle bags. Once we are at our destination, we are staying there until its time to return home.
Any pics, thoughts, suggestions would all be appreciated.
Thanks!
Hey,
Camping and road trips are always fun. Especially on a new bike
We actually have a lot of sissy bar bag options http://www.vikingbags.com/motorcycle-sissy-bar-bags.htm available. You should be able to fit everything you need for camping in one. Personally, I have a Coleman 4 person tent and sleeping bag, I don't have any trouble mounting it to the back of my sissy bar. It'll be even easier without a 2 up passenger.
Also, if you're worried about the aesthetics of the saddlebags, you can attach a quick release mount to remove the bags cleanly. http://www.vikingbags.com/motorcycle...saddlebags.htm
Camping and road trips are always fun. Especially on a new bike
We actually have a lot of sissy bar bag options http://www.vikingbags.com/motorcycle-sissy-bar-bags.htm available. You should be able to fit everything you need for camping in one. Personally, I have a Coleman 4 person tent and sleeping bag, I don't have any trouble mounting it to the back of my sissy bar. It'll be even easier without a 2 up passenger.
Also, if you're worried about the aesthetics of the saddlebags, you can attach a quick release mount to remove the bags cleanly. http://www.vikingbags.com/motorcycle...saddlebags.htm
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Pack the things you may need while riding in an easy to get to spot, things like the tent can be packed first, with the other gear on top, also makes sure your heavy items are packed first, keep the center of gravity low.
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Get a two or three man tent (depending on how big you are) this way you can bring your gear in with you. Like others said get a tarp to lay the tent on. Also, waterproof your tent even if you buy one that says it has water repellant on it. Sucks sleeping and being in a went tent.
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Sissy bar w/luggage rack is ideal. For weight displacement I put a T bag on the passenger seat and the sleeping pad, bag and pup tent on the luggage rack. For 2 up road trips I hotel it and carry T bag as seen in pic. I use a quick release sissy bar and rack.
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Man I wish we had had the internet when I started out. My first road trips I looked like a gypsy peddler. Left a string of gear behind me. Just me but I would go for the saddle bags and if you don't like the look just use them for traveling. My riding buddy resisted getting saddle bags and was always asking to put stuff in mine which he finally figured out wasn't going to happen. Just an easy place for rain gear, tools, oil etc. If you do decide to get them(traveling without sucks) be sure and store you heavier gear there to keep your weight low. Next is a waterproof duffel not more than 24" wide so it doesn't stick out so far. Aerostitch is a great source for camping gear and has these and the bag has D-rings for tying down. I use a Redver tent because it has a garage for the bike and I can stand up in it. Spendy but I've been doing this for years so spoil myself and security is good. Thermarest has some great mattresses and I like the ones you can add some air to to firm up. Ya don't want to be messing with sheets, get a summer weight bag with a stuff sack. The duffel, tent, pad, and sleeping bag make an excellent back rest when tied down properly. Use parachute cord for tie downs. bungee cords suck and are best for putting an eye out or a knot on the head. Cargo nets work great. My .02
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That is my Low loaded up for the 860+ mile one day run to Sturgis last year. I'm only 73. When I get old I might not be able to tent camp for a week.
This is the camp site at Elk View campgrounds outside of Sturgis. Small 2 man tent, sleeping bag, exercise mat(less trouble than air mattress) , toiletries and a small thin blanket. I load old t-shirts, socks and underwear and throw them away each day. The yellow blob was cheap rain gear. If I run out I get some cheap ones at Walmart and repeat the process.
The trailer in the background is set up to haul up to three bikes, has a/c and heat and a nice bunk. Bought it new in 07 and set it up. Used it one time to Sturgis. Makes a nice storage shed though.
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