Moto Camping 2013

[Bagstr 287]

Once Again Girls and Boys, we find ourselves on the Cusp of another Travel Season

Requests have been made of me to provide information on How To Pack for Moto Travel. Short of a full blown "Set Up the tent" Day, what I can do is

provide a list of my camp equipment and a few strategic photos. Bear with me as this may take a couple of days and will be updated.

Just the Basics

One Man 3 Season Tent - with groundcloth. MSR Hubba http://www.rei.com/p...r-hubba-1p-tent

25% Sale at A-16 http://www.adventure16.com/category.asp?itemid=141

Big Agnes sleeping pad 20 x 78 x 2.5" Get a length that is the length of the tent floor to avoid slippage

Snow Peak - Butane Stove Packs inside Cooking Cup with one butane canister

http://www.rei.com/p...tove-with-piezo

GSI Cooking Cup - Insulated Sleeve Lots of folks prefer the Jet Boil brand, but they are much larger to pack

http://www.rei.com/p...imalist-cookset

Sea to Summit Big River Dry Bag Cloth reinforced vs the lightweight options

http://www.rei.com/p...y-bag-35-liters

ROK Motorcycle Stretch Straps Cloth loops, adjustable http://www.rokstraps.com/moto.html

There is a start. Others feel free to start your list, Ken, Ken, Dan

[Bagstr 287]

http://dualsport-sd.com/forums/index.php?/topic/10020-bikepacking-101-by-kkug/page__p__100532__hl__%2Bcamp+%2Bpacking+%2Bluggage__fromsearch__1#entry100532

Here is KUG's Camping 101 seminar from 2011 - Excellent Information

[TrophyHunter 15]

Necessities first...........

[Spaugh 1]

How do you keep the beer cold?

[TrophyHunter 15]

If that's for me, I start the trip with ice in the bottom instead of water. Cold beer - flush water after the melt.

[Afry 1]

Here is my checklist for a 3 day, 2 night trip (this one is for upcoming Big Bear trip on 4/26 - no motels, limited restaurants)

[ ] Adventure pass

[ ] Spare bike key

[ ] Phone/charger

[ ] Camera

[ ] Comms

[ ] GPS

[ ] Extra batteries

[ ] First aid kit

[ ] Soft rag for visor

[ ] Sunglasses

[ ] Reading glasses

[ ] Map

[ ] Compass

[ ] Para cord

[ ] Duct tape

[ ] Tools

[ ] F & R tubes

[ ] Body wipes

[ ] Toiletries

[ ] Sunscreen

[ ] Deet

[ ] Pillow

[ ] Towel

[ ] Tent

[ ] Air mattress

[ ] Sleeping bag

[ ] Camp chair

[ ] Knife

[ ] Hatchet

[ ] LED Headlight

[ ] LED camp light

[ ] Firestarter

[ ] Lighter

[ ] Whiskey

[ ] Napkins

[ ] Paper plates

[ ] Salt, pepper, garlic powder

[ ] 1 Shallot

[ ] 3 Granola bars

[ ] Mayo packs

[ ] Pocket bread

[ ] 2 Tuna in bags

[ ] 2 Meals in bag

[ ] 2 Hard boiled eggs

[ ] Meal bag koozie

[ ] Spork 9"

[ ] 2 Aluminum water bottles

[ ] Jetboil

[ ] Hat

[ ] Fleece jacket

[ ] 1 pr socks

[ ] 1 Convertible nylon pants

And here is my 8 day, 7 night trip list for a Sierra's trip in August (no motels, limited restaurants)

[ ] Adventure pass

[ ] NF campfire permit

[ ] Spare bike key

[ ] Camera

[ ] Comms

[ ] GPS

[ ] Extra batteries

[ ] Phone charger

[ ] First aid kit

[ ] Soft rag for visor

[ ] Sunglasses

[ ] Reading glasses

[ ] Map

[ ] Compass

[ ] Phone

[ ] Para cord

[ ] Duct tape

[ ] Tools

[ ] F & R tubes

[ ] Trowel

[ ] Body wipes

[ ] Toilet paper

[ ] Toiletries

[ ] Sunscreen

[ ] Deet

[ ] Pillow

[ ] Towel

[ ] Tent

[ ] Mesh bag

[ ] Air mattress

[ ] Sleeping bag

[ ] Camp chair

[ ] Knife

[ ] Hatchet

[ ] LED Headlight

[ ] LED camp light

[ ] Firestarter

[ ] Lighter

[ ] Whiskey

[ ] Napkins

[ ] Paper plates

[ ] Salt, pepper, garlic powder

[ ] 2 Shallots

[ ] 3 Serrano Peppers

[ ] Dried apricots

[ ] 8 Granola bars

[ ] Babybel cheese

[ ] Small salami

[ ] Rice crackers

[ ] Mayo packs

[ ] Pocket bread

[ ] 3 Tuna in bags

[ ] 6 Meals in bag

[ ] Meal bag koozie

[ ] Spork 9"

[ ] 2 Aluminum water bottles

[ ] Jetboil

[ ] Hat

[ ] Fleece jacket

[ ] Camp shoes

[ ] 2 T shirts - poly

[ ] 2 socks

[ ] 2 underwear

[ ] 1 Convertible nylon pants

[Bubbagums 42]

Ha. The air is going to unravel the tp the way it is facing. It needs to be turned around.

[paulmbowers 236]

about rokstraps- the regional distributor is in El Cajon, and they stock every RokStrap known to mankind. Nice guys, too. I found them on ebay after a post here on SDAR. Gotta call them first, and you can save a couple bucks over retail.

Here's the info:

our warehouse is in el cajon. call mitch at 619-507-4503 first.

        PU-Products LLC ROK STRAPS AMERICAFROGLUBE CLPUTV TACTICAL.COMROK DOG STRETCH LEASHESNATIONWIDE MASTER DISTRIBUTOR OF ROK STRAPSMASTER DISTRIBUTOR OF ROK STRAP STRETCH LEASHES

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[ADV Bum 205]

about rokstraps- the regional distributor is in El Cajon, and they stock every RokStrap known to mankind. Nice guys, too. I found them on ebay after a post here on SDAR. Gotta call them first, and you can save a couple bucks over retail.

Here's the info:

our warehouse is in el cajon. call mitch at 619-507-4503 first.

I really like these bungee cords. STRONG, adjustable and inexpensive compared to rockstraps.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&sqi=2&ved=0CE8QFjAC&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pepboys.com%2Fproduct%2Fdetails%2F9495252%2F&ei=FP9ZUbaACIq42wWcxoCoCw&usg=AFQjCNFRxAoANDT-FmtgzS1KZcR3gk0eKQ&sig2=RL0uSfXCAzFh6yiPuBCg_w

[paulmbowers 236]

I really like these bungee cords. STRONG, adjustable and inexpensive compared to rockstraps.

Heck, even cheaper!

[ADV Bum 205]

I really like these bungee cords. STRONG, adjustable and inexpensive compared to rockstraps.

Heck, even cheaper!

I do carry some of that as a "just in case" product. I personally don't like the plastic clip taking all the load on the rokstraps. Just because they are expensive does not make them the best.

[HVYWT 3]

Afry your lists scare me.

3 days no underwear or T.P.

[Crawdaddy 96]

PLUS

[Bagstr 287]

Luggage The bike you ride will determine how much capacity you will manage.

Ortleib Soft Bags - Alternative for Big Bike hard bags - Requires separate frame

http://www.aerostich.com/ortlieb-qrl-quick-release-latch-dry-bag-saddlebags.html

Wolfman Luggage - Enduro and Duffel bags http://wolfmanluggage.com/index.cfm?

Giant Loop - Check the Coyote http://www.giantloopmoto.com/

[Crawdaddy 96]

Luggage The bike you ride will determine how much capacity you will manage.

Ortleib Soft Bags - Alternative for Big Bike hard bags - Requires separate frame

http://www.aerostich.com/ortlieb-qrl-quick-release-latch-dry-bag-saddlebags.html

Wolfman Luggage - Enduro and Duffel bags http://wolfmanluggage.com/index.cfm?

Giant Loop - Check the Coyote http://www.giantloopmoto.com/

I have the Ortliebs.....they're HUGE..... ~45L capacity......used'em when Roger and I went around the Grand Canyon

I also have the small Wolfman bags/Giant Loop Mojavi bags.......either will work as a "day tripper"......I prefer the Giant Loop Mojavi bags

Picked up a Giant Loop Coyote bag that I've yet to use.....looking forward to putitng it to the test

I have a Big Agnus Hog Park bag/pad - I really like the Big Agnus system of inserting the pad into the bag....

My tent is a cheapo Walmart special.....it's been "good enough" the couple of times I've used it.....

No stove for me.......eat big at last gas stop and/or carry dry food to get by between gas stops.....

As written before, best approach is to lay out all the "stuff" you want to take in a pile on the left and $$ in a pile on the right.......then cut the pile on the left in half (less is more) and double the $$.....

[KTMrad 508]

My checklist for a week long trip....Sierra Nevada pale ale and T.P.

The rest of the stuff is just luxuries

[Bagstr 287]

Evidently we have a Range of opinions as to how best prepare for travel.

Travelling on a "Full Size" bike will be quite a different experience than on my 350.

The 350 Requires a support truck, a GSA requires a credit card.

Discussion Continues, Pay your money and take your chances.

[hobiee 28]

On the tent thing

Do you guys all carry freestanding tents ??

[Afry 1]

On the tent thing

Do you guys all carry freestanding tents ??

I do because most times you do not need to use pegs unless there are high winds. For local trips in mild climate I use the $30 (on sale) Coleman Sundome. It has a heavy duty floor so no tarp is needed underneath and has held up just fine on a week long trip. I worry about heavy rains in it although it looks fine the fly is kinda small.

[Bagstr 287]

Adventure 16 Tent Sale - MSR Hubba series 1 man $209 http://www.adventure....asp?itemid=141

For my nickle, a rain fly doesn't cut it. It could work If the weather cooperates.

[bikeslut 1]

On the tent thing

Do you guys all carry freestanding tents ??

I have used a traditional "pup" tent in the past... yeah- it needs pegs, etc., but packs really small. The flip side is I use a luxurious sleeping bag that is bigger than the tent. My tent has NO space for anything other than a sleeping adult. No room to put shoes on almost. Impossible to sit all the way up. But it packs down small and light

[Crawdaddy 96]

Adventure 16 Tent Sale - MSR Hubba series 1 man $209 http://www.adventure....asp?itemid=141

For my nickle, a rain fly doesn't cut it. It could work If the weather cooperates.

Always a good idea to leave the motel room with fly up.....

[Afry 1]

I have a one man tent but only use it on one night trips, on longer trips I prefer a two man for myself and all my gear, it's also easier to get changed in and they don't take much more room when compressed.

[FuzzyNugs 0]

I picked up an ALPS Mountaineering Zephyr 2 tent last year and it has been great. Amazon link

The price has gone up a bit, but it's free standing so no need to worry if you are on a sheet of rock and packs down fairly small. My advice is to go on Amazon regardless of where you buy your tent and look at the different "packed size" dimensions. That was one of my top priorities for selection and Amazon helped out a lot by listing all the various dimensions and stats of many tents.

Also, if anyone else has a personalized checklist like Afry, please post up. It's fun to see what people bring and sometimes you see something great that maybe you hadn't thought of. I'll be working on one soon and like fresh ideas.

[Covered in Dust 162]

Black Diamond Hi Light tent, you get what you pay for.

http://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en-us/shop/mountain/shelters/hilight-tent

Big Agnus bag and pad

CiD