Going camping?
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Going camping?
Best tent setup that you have used or will use
Best packing ideas
Anything to help make a week long motorcycle camping trip go smooth
Ihave an Ultra so I have some room, well more than some bikes
thanks
Best packing ideas
Anything to help make a week long motorcycle camping trip go smooth
Ihave an Ultra so I have some room, well more than some bikes
thanks
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Weston, Florida
RE: Going camping?
For 1 up - 2 man tent minimum. Kelti Mesa or the like. Still tight with the gear inside.
For 2 up - 4 -6 man tent minimum.
Important with tents is the headroom inside. You need to be able to sit up comfortably.
Sleeping bag for the temperatures you will be in. A Florida 3 season is not a true 3 season.....guess when I found out? Froze my nuts off for the first night in NC back in April and found a Walmart the next day. A fleece liner is handy and packs up small.
Plan to do laundry sometime on the trip. This means you can pack less clothing which eats up space. If you are heading to the Smokies the campsites have full facilities, showers, toilets, washer/dryers.
Pack heavier items low down to keep the CG low. Saddle bag liners are handy as it makes it easier to unpack.
For 2 up - 4 -6 man tent minimum.
Important with tents is the headroom inside. You need to be able to sit up comfortably.
Sleeping bag for the temperatures you will be in. A Florida 3 season is not a true 3 season.....guess when I found out? Froze my nuts off for the first night in NC back in April and found a Walmart the next day. A fleece liner is handy and packs up small.
Plan to do laundry sometime on the trip. This means you can pack less clothing which eats up space. If you are heading to the Smokies the campsites have full facilities, showers, toilets, washer/dryers.
Pack heavier items low down to keep the CG low. Saddle bag liners are handy as it makes it easier to unpack.
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RE: Going camping?
Think light backpacking equipment. I already have some fairly lightweight, compact equipment from 45 years of backpacking. As I get older, I keep looking for lighter and lighter equipment. I have a couple of Bibler (now Black Diamond) backpacking tents that are impervious to the weather, no fly to collect condensation, and reasonably small. They are fairly expensive, so you can do much cheaper, but I have my reasons. I can easily fit a tent (with poles and ground cloth - use black plastic cut to fit) and some other stuff in one saddlebag. My sleeping pad, Marmot 2 lb sleeping bag, pillow (compressible and yes I'm a wus), lightweight MSR stove, and fuel in the other bag. My cooking gear, food, clothes, and liquor go in the tour pack. I leave the rack as a place to strap leathers and clothes as they go on and off with the weather. I got two saddlebag guard bags to put two water bottles. This is basically a solo outfit. With only a few adjustments, I could easily accomodate a passenger.
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RE: Going camping?
One big thing is if you want some comfort at the camp site, get you a couple of the collapsible camp chairs. I made one trip without them and swore I would never do it again. I hate having to sit in the grass, even worse after the dew falls and the the grass is wet, plus too many creepy crawlers that bite in the grass.
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RE: Going camping?
I agree completely. A comfy chair is a big part of enjoying the camp with a beer in the evening. Plus, your butt gets tired of sitting on rocks and logs. If you can strap one on, it is worth the effort.
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RE: Going camping?
If it's summertime when you're going, get something with plenty of ventilation. Get one with plenty of room. Since you're packing it on a bike I wouldn't worry too much about the weight, a few pounds one way or the other isn't going to make a difference like it would if you were carrying it on your back. Far more important for bike camping, IMHO, is easy/quick setup and takedown; something you can do in sketchy light or with rain coming down.
I've got several tents. The best I've ever owned is a 29-year old North Face VE-24. A bit warm in the summer, but otherwise just a fabulous tent. Unfortunately, the floor is finally de-laminating and I'll probably replace it this year with the VE-25.
Have fun on your trip. Biking and camping were made for each other!
I've got several tents. The best I've ever owned is a 29-year old North Face VE-24. A bit warm in the summer, but otherwise just a fabulous tent. Unfortunately, the floor is finally de-laminating and I'll probably replace it this year with the VE-25.
Have fun on your trip. Biking and camping were made for each other!
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