Camping out of a bike
#11
03-25-2011, 07:54 PM
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Three years ago I bought a cheapo Ozark Trail 3 man tent from walmart for 35$ plenty of room for 2 people my queen size air mattress pretty much takes up the floor space. It's been to Sturgis twice and held up when much more expensive tents blew away in the wind, I used it at least 4-5 times a year and it is still in good shape. I pack the poles and stakes in a saddlebag, and roll it up and tie it down with my sleeping bag on the luggage rack. This year I splurged and bought the 5 man model it only packs a little bit bigger and is 13'x10'x6'. 59.95$ I think http://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Trai...-Tent/14089866
I'm still looking for a better tent.
lp
#12
03-25-2011, 08:08 PM
#13
03-25-2011, 08:52 PM
I wholeheartedly recommend Tarptent. I use one on backpacking trips as well. I have the Cloudburst 2 model. Enough room inside for two plus gear. Setup is quick and easy. Weighs all of 38 ounces, and takes up little space in the saddlebag.
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03-25-2011, 09:15 PM
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03-26-2011, 08:42 AM
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03-26-2011, 10:00 AM
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#18
03-26-2011, 02:39 PM
Get off the ground!!
Get a hammock, much more comfortable and packable. So long as you have a couple of trees, (most Sturgis campgrounds don't have trees so check with the ground first).
As gacoptrainer said, hit hammockforums.com
I use a Warbonnet Blackbird with under quilt and a top quilt in the fall and winter. String it up with whoOpie strings and tree straps, use a warbonnet tarp for bad weather and it fits in a saddlebag.
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Get a hammock, much more comfortable and packable. So long as you have a couple of trees, (most Sturgis campgrounds don't have trees so check with the ground first).
As gacoptrainer said, hit hammockforums.com
I use a Warbonnet Blackbird with under quilt and a top quilt in the fall and winter. String it up with whoOpie strings and tree straps, use a warbonnet tarp for bad weather and it fits in a saddlebag.
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03-26-2011, 04:13 PM
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03-26-2011, 05:34 PM
