Motorcycle campers.....gear recommendations?

DRivero · December 3rd, 2009, 11:02 AM

So, we're thinkng about doing a trial camping trip on the bikes. I'm an avid camper and have tons of gear, almost none of which would be good to pack on a motorcycle. However, I really don't want to spend a mint doing this, either, especially this first trip. I definitely need a smaller tent, but apart from that I'm sorta stumped as to what to buy/pack. Anybody got any suggestions/tips/shortcuts? Brands or types of gear they like best?
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BlueRaven · December 3rd, 2009, 03:35 PM

I've seen this invention for sportbike at the atlanticade but i can't remember how much they said it was. These bikes were driven by the inventors. It looked pretty cooled. I apologize about the poor pic quality, i forgot to change the setting on my cell so its a little blueish. I wish i could remember the name of the company name that makes these. All i remember they were two guys.

min nin · December 3rd, 2009, 03:51 PM

Think back pack camping.

bdavison · December 3rd, 2009, 04:13 PM

Ok...here's the lowdown.

I use a North Face Terra 30 backpack, and go extremely lightweight. For a week long trip total pack comes out to 26lbs, which isnt too bad for a long ride on the bike.

As far as tents. I use a childs tent from wal-mart. They cost around 20 bucks or so, and are just big enough for me and my gear. The best part is they are extremely lightweight and can pack up to about the size of a nalgene bottle if you do it right.
I use a Slumberjack superglide sleeping bag. Packed up it ends up about the size of a football. I use a pepsi can stove to cook on, google it. Get a "lightmyfire" spork as your eating utensil. Wal-mart has them in the camping section too. Weighs in the grams.

I regularly go hiking on the Appalachian Trail, so I learned real fast how to pack.

noche_caliente · December 3rd, 2009, 04:45 PM

Check out adventure riders - there are all sorts of folks who camp on bikes on that site. Plenty of knowledge!

December 3rd, 2009, 11:02 AM	#1
DRivero ninjette.org guru Name: Debbi Location: South Florida Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250 (Sold); 2008 Ninja EX500 Posts: 273	Motorcycle campers.....gear recommendations? So, we're thinkng about doing a trial camping trip on the bikes. I'm an avid camper and have tons of gear, almost none of which would be good to pack on a motorcycle. However, I really don't want to spend a mint doing this, either, especially this first trip. I definitely need a smaller tent, but apart from that I'm sorta stumped as to what to buy/pack. Anybody got any suggestions/tips/shortcuts? Brands or types of gear they like best? Posted via Mobile Device

December 3rd, 2009, 04:45 PM	#5
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	Check out adventure riders - there are all sorts of folks who camp on bikes on that site. Plenty of knowledge! __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

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min nin ninjette.org member Name: terry Location: SW fla Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 250r Posts: 94	Think back pack camping.

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bdavison Wartown, USA Name: Bryan Location: Warner Robins, GA Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, 2007 Ninja 650R, and assorted other bikes Posts: A lot.	Ok...here's the lowdown. I use a North Face Terra 30 backpack, and go extremely lightweight. For a week long trip total pack comes out to 26lbs, which isnt too bad for a long ride on the bike. As far as tents. I use a childs tent from wal-mart. They cost around 20 bucks or so, and are just big enough for me and my gear. The best part is they are extremely lightweight and can pack up to about the size of a nalgene bottle if you do it right. I use a Slumberjack superglide sleeping bag. Packed up it ends up about the size of a football. I use a pepsi can stove to cook on, google it. Get a "lightmyfire" spork as your eating utensil. Wal-mart has them in the camping section too. Weighs in the grams. I regularly go hiking on the Appalachian Trail, so I learned real fast how to pack.