Camping With a Motorcycle
We enjoy camping & I enjoy camping & riding my motorcycle, my wife can't ride anymore. Is there any camping forum that people like me use (camping with a motorcycle) use to stay in touch with each ot...
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You'll probably carry more than you really need.
Invest in a good sleeping bag pad. I like Therm-a-rest, in at least a 2" thickness. If we wanted meat for dinner, we stopped before camping that night and cooked it right away. A collapsible cooler, slightly larger than a lunch-box size, works well for lunch sandwiches, cheese, milk, etc., when you feel the need to carry cold stuff. Beers stay chilly in a bag of ice, without a cooler, and we often leave the cooler at home for long weekends (vs. 5-10 day trips).
Our stove is a dual-fuel model, permitting the use of gasoline. A fuel bottle designed for camp stoves doubles as an emergency stash of gas. We never needed it for the bikes, but it's easier to refill the stove from a fuel canister designed for the purpose, too.
We started with a 7'x7' tent and went to a 9'x9'. The 7x7 was sufficient, but it leaves very little room for gear. A bigger tent and/or one with a vestibule would probably work well. Anything bigger than 9x9 will be too bulky and heavy on the bike. Some guys swear by cheap, dime-store tents, replacing them often. Our quality 7x7 lasted 15 years without fabric or pole issues (the door zipper started to malfunction). I'm very happy with the floor space and interior height of our 9x9. I still use the 7x7 when I solo-tour. Plenty of room for one person.
Mostly, we make it up as we go along. Feel free to ask questions.
My Dad never solved the problem of finding people to ride with while full-timing and towing a bike. He would make rare encounters in campgrounds, but mainly rides alone. He doesn't work too hard at finding riding buddies, unless he's near family members that ride.
I would think if you're in an area for a while, posting on Craigslist, finding a HOG chapter, local bike nights or contacting the CMA (Christian Motorcycle Assc.) would be a start.
Invest in a good sleeping bag pad. I like Therm-a-rest, in at least a 2" thickness. If we wanted meat for dinner, we stopped before camping that night and cooked it right away. A collapsible cooler, slightly larger than a lunch-box size, works well for lunch sandwiches, cheese, milk, etc., when you feel the need to carry cold stuff. Beers stay chilly in a bag of ice, without a cooler, and we often leave the cooler at home for long weekends (vs. 5-10 day trips).
Our stove is a dual-fuel model, permitting the use of gasoline. A fuel bottle designed for camp stoves doubles as an emergency stash of gas. We never needed it for the bikes, but it's easier to refill the stove from a fuel canister designed for the purpose, too.
We started with a 7'x7' tent and went to a 9'x9'. The 7x7 was sufficient, but it leaves very little room for gear. A bigger tent and/or one with a vestibule would probably work well. Anything bigger than 9x9 will be too bulky and heavy on the bike. Some guys swear by cheap, dime-store tents, replacing them often. Our quality 7x7 lasted 15 years without fabric or pole issues (the door zipper started to malfunction). I'm very happy with the floor space and interior height of our 9x9. I still use the 7x7 when I solo-tour. Plenty of room for one person.
Mostly, we make it up as we go along. Feel free to ask questions.
My Dad never solved the problem of finding people to ride with while full-timing and towing a bike. He would make rare encounters in campgrounds, but mainly rides alone. He doesn't work too hard at finding riding buddies, unless he's near family members that ride.
I would think if you're in an area for a while, posting on Craigslist, finding a HOG chapter, local bike nights or contacting the CMA (Christian Motorcycle Assc.) would be a start.
