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May 31, 2010 | 09:53 AM

#11

RACKnRAIL

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From: gone 4 good

Ultra light weight camping gear for back packers is the only way to go. You can get everything you need for several days, including food, under 45-50lbs. It's not only light weight, it's also very compact.

May 31, 2010 | 10:15 AM

#12

AtticusFinch

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From: Utah

Quote:

Originally Posted by DPete

I use a Coleman dome tent, fits in my tourpak. Also a blow up pool floatie with a built in pillow to sleep on

Do you know how long it is when packed? If it fits in your tourpak, I suppose it would fit in my T-bag, but it seems like the poles might be too long for that. No?

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Originally Posted by klap

..ok, here's what ya need..get this tent..it's new, packs relatively small, and it's lightweight..wait until it's 20% off..sign up for the e-mail newsletter adds..

http://www.ems.com/product/index.jsp...737434.3691761

..and get one of these for you and one for whoever else is going along..trust me on this, you'll be glad you did..

http://www.campsaver.com/itemdesc.as...FcZM5QodwUb2kQ ..they are 15% off thru tomorrow..

Both of those items look pretty slick. Do you know how long that tent is when packed? Do you carry it inside your bags, or sling it underneath?

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Originally Posted by D2R

Cabella's XPG Ultra lite II. about $160.51/2 lbs.,rolls up to about 6" in dia.It is a 2 man pack tent but would be a little tight for 2 adults.Their next size up is a little bigger and a lb. heavier,but wouldn't take up much more room,about $175.

These look like another good option. Same question about the length. Do you know?

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Originally Posted by tjohnston9

I just got back from a trip from MN to SC. I read about the 'light speed' tent
http://www.lightspeedtents.com/product/Maser_2/10

That looks really slick. Where did you get yours? Their website indicates only costco.com as a source, and they don't have any on their site.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quadancer

I think the LightSpeed is a catchy idea, but what is 5 minutes time when camping for a dome tent? It's not like you're on a busy schedule and that's plenty of time to get ahead of oncoming rains.

I think I paid about $120 for our dome off Fleabay (buy it now listing) and with 54" headroom, it's really big for two, with all our gear inside.

If you're a procrastinator like me, or one who pushes to the end of the day, again, like I do, it's not unheard of to be setting the tent up in the dark, or after the rains have started.

Your dome tent sounds like a good solution too. How do you pack it on the bike? In a T-Bag, tourpak, or tied on somehow?

Thanks everyone for your suggestions. This is very helpful.

May 31, 2010 | 10:42 AM

#13

scarpetta

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From: Chicago, IL

call me crazy, I use a hammock. packs realy small and I dont need flat ground.

http://hennessyhammock.com

May 31, 2010 | 11:28 AM

#14

wkenddad

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From: San Berdo, So. Cal

Depends on what you need and mean by tent camping.
I have several dome tents that we use when we go camping.
And I have a Bike tent that packs about 24 inches long by 2-3 in diameter.
It's just big enough to sleep 2 people without gear.
I use it when we just need a place to crash until the next morning.

May 31, 2010 | 12:07 PM

#15

Route66rider

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From: Northern Alabama

There is always the "Bikertent" at http://bikertent.com/.
You get half and your bike is shelftered in the other half. Web shows it on sale for $200.00 now.

May 31, 2010 | 12:34 PM

#16

bigdoghd

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From: Brookfield,Il.

Check out the forum Motorcampers.com. that's all these guys do, ride and camp!

May 31, 2010 | 12:36 PM

#17

klap

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[QUOTE=AtticusFinch;6791326

Both of those items look pretty slick. Do you know how long that tent is when packed? Do you carry it inside your bags, or sling it underneath?

[/QUOTE]

..it packs to a length of about 24" by 6" around..lay it across the saddlebags on the back seat or luggage rack and strap it to the sissy bar..

Last edited by klap; May 31, 2010 at 02:13 PM. Reason: gave wrong lenght 1st time..

May 31, 2010 | 02:36 PM

#18

Quadancer

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From: Acworth Georgia

I always like to add this link to camping threads; it's the most valuable tool, IMO:
http://wetleather.com/reference/camping.html

and this one is semi-related:
http://wetleather.com/taxonomy/vocabulary/7

A luggage rack is almost a certain necessity if you camp, unless you don't mind scratches on your back fender. I even cover mine with MF cloths to protect the chrome.