Camping Guide for Motorcycles

[Meanie]

I didn't think M/C Camping was that complicated....


I just take a tent, self-inflatable mattress & sleeping bag. 2easy.

It isn't. I take along the basics and the primary items....money and cell phone. If I'm stranded, I have a cell phone to call for help. If I forget something or need something, I buy it locally. Going through that checklist would not only take about as much time as it would to reach the destination, but would not even fit on the bike.

[Telesque]

That's a nice list, and good for a long haul, I suppose. Nicely done!

[Ladymx]

Man you sure gear up and really camp camp when you go. When I used a tent I just used the smallest $20 tent I could find. Im most cases Im using a ground sheet and a tent fly. I guess I could take a few more things with me for comfort the next time I go. You have put together a great list to follow.

[mswarrior]

You wouldn't believe the stuff I take. Heck my tent is also a garage for the bike. Between saddle bags, tank bag, rear bags,self inflating double air matress, and tent I figure I added about 180lbs to the bike (good thing I'm small). Keep in mind I go for 2 to 6 weeks non stop and plan for ending up when there may not be alot of services. The average weekender would not require near as much. When travelling I like to be as self contained as possible. And not near as fun when in a cage (for me anyway).

hmmm.... all this talk of camping, I'm outta here .

[Ladymx]

I am keeping your 2 to 6 weeks in mind, as I did a few 4 to 8 month trips with not much more then a back pack and tank bag. My 2 week trips I just take a back pack, a ground sheet and fly, which only comes to about 40lbs. Im thinking maybe I should be taking more, but as Ive looked through the list again, which is a great one, I find maybe I multiy use as much as possible and take more survival stuff then an excess of clothes. Also I get into the frame that if it dont fit in the bag its not going. Your right about changing in bathrooms. Food wise I found that safeway and IGA have great menu options, for a great price. If I keep traveling by bike I maybe should get some saddle bags and tail bag.

[oldnslo]

I consider Motel 6 and Super 8 to be camping. Best Western, Howard Johnson's and the like are motelling. I spent enough time camping in the Army. No mas.