For you camping bikers

Rangerscott · 05-17-2010, 02:04 AM

Cool tent that doesn't use any poles and packs really really small.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAuzs...kA&feature=sub

derf · 05-17-2010, 08:26 AM

The link doesnt work, but the tent idea sounds cool.

G-Rex · 05-17-2010, 08:37 AM

I don't camp while on bike trips anymore. I've done it twice, once on the north rim of the Grand Canyon.

The romance of motorcycle camping sounds alot better than it is in real life.

After riding 600 miles a day, the last thing I want to go is dig out my camping gear, put up a tent, roll out a sleeping bag, etc etc.

I'll take a nice hotel room, a restaurant next door, and a steak with a tasty beverage thanks.

Overnight camping isn't out, but not on my annual long trips.

jtemple · 05-17-2010, 09:34 AM

I rode to Sturgis on my ZX-10R and camped in the Black Hills Forest for a week. My tent was about 30' away from a rushing stream. Normally, I'd have a hard time sleeping in a tent. But, I was so exhausted every day from all the riding that I slept like a baby and woke up feeling great!

It was the most fun I ever had on my bike.

Oh yeah, and your link is broken.

Krabill · 05-17-2010, 10:54 AM

Motorcycle camping is way over rated.

I've found there really is no substitute for lightweight backpacking gear. My bike is loaded up right now for another 3 day camping trip and EVERYTHING fits in my little saddlebags.

ontwo · 05-17-2010, 11:20 AM

MC camping is on my to do list. I've got the stuff. Just gotta find the time

KSGregman · 05-17-2010, 11:23 AM

I kick around the idea of picking up a used dual sport bike for just this purpose.....load the bike up...ride out into free range land after work on a Friday...and ride home again sometime Sunday.

I haven't made the dream a reality yet....but the day is getting closer.

NONE_too_SOFT · 05-17-2010, 11:44 AM

These are called ponchos... (i cant view the video)

jtemple · 05-17-2010, 04:13 PM

I think I'll eventually get one of these once my TE delivers:

http://www.giantloopmoto.com/

Krabill · 05-17-2010, 05:14 PM

I got tired of all my gear getting wet and just picked up the new Wolfman Expedition Dry Line saddlebags.

http://www.wolfmanluggage.com/Expedition/10index.html

05-17-2010, 02:04 AM	#1
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	For you camping bikers Cool tent that doesn't use any poles and packs really really small. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAuzs...kA&feature=sub

05-17-2010, 08:26 AM	#2
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	The link doesnt work, but the tent idea sounds cool. __________________

05-17-2010, 08:37 AM	#3
G-Rex Where to next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OK to the C Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT Posts: 1,333	I don't camp while on bike trips anymore. I've done it twice, once on the north rim of the Grand Canyon. The romance of motorcycle camping sounds alot better than it is in real life. After riding 600 miles a day, the last thing I want to go is dig out my camping gear, put up a tent, roll out a sleeping bag, etc etc. I'll take a nice hotel room, a restaurant next door, and a steak with a tasty beverage thanks. Overnight camping isn't out, but not on my annual long trips. __________________

05-17-2010, 10:54 AM	#5
Krabill WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Moto: 08 WR250R, 12 XTZ1200 Posts: 558	Motorcycle camping is way over rated. I've found there really is no substitute for lightweight backpacking gear. My bike is loaded up right now for another 3 day camping trip and EVERYTHING fits in my little saddlebags. __________________ www.wrrdualsport.com www.designatedvaping.com

05-17-2010, 11:20 AM	#6
ontwo Designated Drinker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: shitville Moto: 2009 ZX6R Posts: 1,661	MC camping is on my to do list. I've got the stuff. Just gotta find the time __________________

05-17-2010, 09:34 AM	#4
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	I rode to Sturgis on my ZX-10R and camped in the Black Hills Forest for a week. My tent was about 30' away from a rushing stream. Normally, I'd have a hard time sleeping in a tent. But, I was so exhausted every day from all the riding that I slept like a baby and woke up feeling great! It was the most fun I ever had on my bike. Oh yeah, and your link is broken.

05-17-2010, 11:23 AM	#7
KSGregman Get Fit...or Get OUT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: KS Moto: 07 M109-R Posts: 1,993	I kick around the idea of picking up a used dual sport bike for just this purpose.....load the bike up...ride out into free range land after work on a Friday...and ride home again sometime Sunday. I haven't made the dream a reality yet....but the day is getting closer.

05-17-2010, 11:44 AM	#8
NONE_too_SOFT Chopstix / \ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Akron OH Moto: 03 CBR RR Posts: 5,350	These are called ponchos... (i cant view the video)

05-17-2010, 04:13 PM	#9
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	I think I'll eventually get one of these once my TE delivers: http://www.giantloopmoto.com/

05-17-2010, 05:14 PM	#10
Krabill WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Moto: 08 WR250R, 12 XTZ1200 Posts: 558	I got tired of all my gear getting wet and just picked up the new Wolfman Expedition Dry Line saddlebags. http://www.wolfmanluggage.com/Expedition/10index.html __________________ www.wrrdualsport.com www.designatedvaping.com