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[bgregston]

Since space is at such a premium on a motorcycle I was wondering what camping gear some of you might have found that packs well. Nikki and I usually opt for a hotel when we can but have camped at Sturgis and on occasion when on Run for the Wall.

I just bought a couple of sleeping bags that pack fairly well. They're Slumberjack Super Guide and are rated at 30 degrees. They pack down to 7" X 12". I paid about $80 a piece for them.

I wasn't sure if this topic belonged here. I started to put it under riding gear but it didn't really go there either.

[UglyJohn]

Well....where do I start? Camping....  To start with we camp more often than not, but I'm an old fart that likes a good cigar and JD after a great ride. To make a long story short, I pull a Bushtec trailer w/ice chest. I've got a 10x10 easy-up, tent, air mattress, tent heater, folding chairs and table, 10 ft hose, electrical cord, sleeping bags and liners. This doesn't count the coffee pot and accessories. Yes, all in one trailer with other stuff in the bike bags. I think I'm spoiled and yes, I really enjoy it. I"ve even got fishing gear and a metal detector in there somewhere.

Not like the old days when it was just a tarp and the pipes/engine to keep ya warm until you fell asleep. ( a little JD didn't hurt either) I don't miss those days...I still have the back pain from some of those adventures. 
Ugly John

[Rooster]

http://www.trailmasterinc.com/campers.html check out the Aspen Classic

[bgregston]

Well....where do I start? Camping....  To start with we camp more often than not, but I'm an old fart that likes a good cigar and JD after a great ride. To make a long story short, I pull a Bushtec trailer w/ice chest. I've got a 10x10 easy-up, tent, air mattress, tent heater, folding chairs and table, 10 ft hose, electrical cord, sleeping bags and liners. This doesn't count the coffee pot and accessories. Yes, all in one trailer with other stuff in the bike bags. I think I'm spoiled and yes, I really enjoy it. I"ve even got fishing gear and a metal detector in there somewhere.

Not like the old days when it was just a tarp and the pipes/engine to keep ya warm until you fell asleep. ( a little JD didn't hurt either) I don't miss those days...I still have the back pain from some of those adventures. 
Ugly John

That sounds more like moving than camping . I ride two up most of the time and when we camp there's just not much space. I think I look like the Beverly Hillbillies sometimes if you know what I mean.

[Canuck]

Hey Greg,

Sue and I love to camp as well!  We use two goose down sleeping bags and we use "sinch-bags" to bring them to a small package that fits in the tourpak.  We also use a 3 man tent that is very light and sets up easily.  We tie this on top of the tourpak.  We have also purchased two Thermarest air matresses that self inflate and roll up small.  We went to our local "Mountain Equipment Coop" for our gear because these backpacking shops often carry very light but good quality equipment.  All of our gear fits easliy on our bike.  Looking forward to seeing you both in Nelson

Canuck

[Twolanerider]

Camping is easy.  Find a Motel 6.

[Screamin]

We used to enjoy camping a lot and now only camp a couple times a year. What were once extras are now "needs" w/ the air mattress, sleeping bags, cooking gear, bug goos, cooler, stove, pots & pans, et. al. Perhaps we'll get a trailer and then be able to get back to nature but for now we "need" too much stuff to safely pack on the bike.

[Ghost Rider]

I love camping.  There is nothing like spending the day on the bike, and then setting up camp, and sitting around the camp fire enjoying some cold beers and nice cigars.  Thats livin' 

The wife, however, defines roughing it as a hotel that doesn't have a pool, or laundry services.     She is going with me to Sturgis for the first time this year.  Is she gonna be in for a treat.   

Oh, as for the question.  I get my gear from Cabela's.  Most anything designed for hiking works for the bike.  (Good quality, compact, and light)

Later,
Ghost

[cuthbertss]

Camping is easy.  Find a Motel 6.

Damn
you like to ruff it!!!!  there sheets aint soft enuff!
 

[RJ749]

Yep, Cabela's is the place alright, hate to think how much I have spent there, most like at least a nice Sporinger Classic or Street Glide's worth of dough.

I agree with Kerry, you can't beat my Thermarest pad and they get small, a good three man tent, and from there the sky is the limit.  Oh, space....damn, you need to decide how far from civilization your stop will be, that will determine the need for food etc.  Most likely limited on space means necessities only and catch a diner down the road.

I always through in some granola bars, water etc. and you could do a little portable stove for some coffee. 

Beyond that, it looks like the Clampett's have it with a Bushtec.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/home/doorway-home.jsp;jsessionid=3EF3JI5OJTRDUCWQNWQSCOIK0BW0EIWE?vendor=door_search.html&cmCat=email&cm_cat=2341&cm_ven=email-nl&cm_pla=HA-0100&cm_ite=door_search.html&eid=2025626&cmp=I070502A&seg=BG1&cnt=2341&ctb=oor_search&_requestid=60866

[RJ749]

Oh and it's always good to have one of these along to.................................

[Smiler]

A Motorhome driven by the wife behind me - you can't wack it!!

[RJ749]

A Motorhome driven by the wife behind me - you can't wack it!!

Oh, good idea, like this?

[Smiler]

abso-bloody-lutely

[bgregston]

I didn't think about Cabella's. I guess its obvious I'm not much of a hunter or fisherman. We have a chain store here called REI. Its kind of a high end hicking/climbing type store. I don't know how big they are but I see them around here. They have incredible stuff but wow can they get expensive. Most of what I see in the typical sporting goods stores is just to bulky to use for motorcycles.
 
We previously had these sleeping bags that packed smaller than anything I'd ever seen. After using them and almost freezing to death I had to go look for something else. I turned to you guys because I know there's a lot of experience here. I was surprized that a search didn't bring anything up. Its so much cheaper to buy something that works and pay a little more for it than to buy 2-3 times while trying to discover what works. So thanks for any info.