Zubb 1061 Posted October 22, 2022 Yep. At coffee shop in Ramona. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 539 Posted October 22, 2022 (edited) then we have it: 1:30pm Meet 2:00pm Ride Main Street Coffee 680 Main Street, Ramona, CA 92065 It used to be called Packard’s and SDAR has a long history of staging rides from there including many done by @Crawdaddy and the late @Afry. Makes for a great Twofer Tuesday meetup. Edited October 22, 2022 by Goofy Footer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bub_Hannah 174 Posted October 22, 2022 Well kids. It's looking like good chance of showers tomorrow night into Sun morning. Having ZERO camping experience, and no rain gear, I'm going to puss out. Pretty miffed because I worked to get my bike fixed for this event. Just finished up bolting a new skid plate on too. Have fun! I know you guys will. -Pete - AKA FBB on ADVRider Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 539 Posted October 22, 2022 (edited) 44 minutes ago, Bub_Hannah said: Well kids. It's looking like good chance of showers tomorrow night into Sun morning. Having ZERO camping experience, and no rain gear, I'm going to puss out. Pretty miffed because I worked to get my bike fixed for this event. Just finished up bolting a new skid plate on too. Have fun! I know you guys will. -Pete - AKA FBB on ADVRider You can always come just for the ride and group hangout. Then, head home if any rain appears. You worked hard to get the bike fixed, come out and enjoy it! It’s nice to put forum names and real faces together on these types of rides. Hope to see you there! Edited October 22, 2022 by Goofy Footer 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 887 Posted October 22, 2022 Rain is possible any time you go camping. This is an ideal situation to learn how to deal with it. Ride is on, rain or shine. San Diego Adventure Riders, not San Diego Wussy Riders. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 887 Posted October 22, 2022 7 hours ago, Goofy Footer said: I’m having difficulty seeing the calendar on my phone. If others are too: Confirming: 1:30 meet and 2pm Kick Stands Up ? The calendar is sort of confusing to find on the phone. I see the upcoming events on the bottom of the “Forums” page, that’s how I find it. I also added the information to the first post of this thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.JAJA 380 Posted October 22, 2022 9 hours ago, Bub_Hannah said: Well kids. It's looking like good chance of showers tomorrow night into Sun morning. Having ZERO camping experience, and no rain gear, I'm going to puss out. Pretty miffed because I worked to get my bike fixed for this event. Just finished up bolting a new skid plate on too. Have fun! I know you guys will. -Pete - AKA FBB on ADVRider If it doesn't kill you, it's a good Adventure. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bub_Hannah 174 Posted October 22, 2022 4 hours ago, tntmo said: Rain is possible any time you go camping. This is an ideal situation to learn how to deal with it. Ride is on, rain or shine. San Diego Adventure Riders, not San Diego Wussy Riders. Totally my fault. I should have prepared earlier, me being completely oblivious to what's required. Kelly was gracious enough to offer me a tent and bag (the sleeping bag I have would have been no good after talking with him). The rain forecast just pushed me over the edge, I truly have nothing to keep me dry. This is San Diego, it NEVER rains here. lol I know....weaksauce! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 887 Posted October 22, 2022 This is a great opportunity, if in fact we do get rain. Would you rather find out your tent leaks here, or day 3 of a week long trip with 2 more days of rain forecast? Worst case scenario on this trip is you’re slightly uncomfortable and go home tomorrow morning. Yes, it doesn’t rain often here but I enjoy riding to other places and weather is definitely out of our control. Boy Scouts have it right: Be Prepared. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSM8 360 Posted October 22, 2022 18 minutes ago, Bub_Hannah said: Totally my fault. I should have prepared earlier, me being completely oblivious to what's required. Kelly was gracious enough to offer me a tent and bag (the sleeping bag I have would have been no good after talking with him). The rain forecast just pushed me over the edge, I truly have nothing to keep me dry. This is San Diego, it NEVER rains here. lol I know....weaksauce! Come out for the ride up with your bike loaded st least you can experience that aspect of a trip, just go home after getting to campground thats what carl and I are doing just for the ride 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moto_rph 177 Posted October 22, 2022 10 hours ago, Bub_Hannah said: Having ZERO camping experience, and no rain gear, I'm going to puss out. @Bub_Hannah, I am brining an extra pancho 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkins 237 Posted October 22, 2022 For those that are geared up but unwilling to test their mettle in the rain, I agree with the points above that rain means opportunity as well as coming just for the evening is still a win. If those options are out of reach for you, allow me to make one final suggestion: camp in your yard. Seriously. The distance you drive is irrelevant when it comes to learning to setup a tent, testing your air pad, cooking over a camp stove, and enjoying the outdoors. You’ll learn what you forgot (dammit, where do I sit?) and what you don’t need (this multi tool does 57 things…. all poorly). You can practice setup/takedown of your tent, and work towards the gold metal of moto-camping - suspending a hammock between your bike and a tree. Bonus points for anyone that posts a pic showing that your roughing it… 15 feet from indoor plumbing, a kitchen, and the TV. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moto_rph 177 Posted October 22, 2022 22 minutes ago, Hawkins said: Bonus points for anyone that posts a pic showing that your roughing it… 15 feet from indoor plumbing, a kitchen, and the TV. If you're really hardcore, you leave your phone too....no streaming! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moto_rph 177 Posted October 22, 2022 (edited) This probably should go in the Gear thread, but it is applicable to this event. Last week, @DSM8 lent me this sack for my sleeping bag. If I leaned anything about camping at his place, its compress everything BEFORE you put it in your drysack....then you have more room. Duh! So, I stuffed a 20-degree bag into the end of this sack, pull the drawstring. Then use the 3 straps in the middle to compress to less than half its girth. Then, snap the ends together. It is friggin brilliant AND I CAN'T FIND ONE ANYWHERE!!! This was made by ALPS Mountaineering for ropes. They don't have it listed on their website anymore. eBay has some things kinda similiar, but not of this quality/effectiveness. @DSM8, if you could poke around and post a site, me and probably a few others would be grateful... I'll even buy you a sausage Edited October 22, 2022 by moto_rph Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J5ive 92 Posted October 22, 2022 @Bub_Hannah you do what you think is best for you. I'm butting in (I should mind my own business) into the conversation - MAYBE one of the experienced guys has a extra rain suit they could loan you. It seems everyone was willing to loan camping gear...maybe they have extra rain gear I too gave it some thought about backing out because this is my first moto camp and the rain...I agree with the comments above about gaining experience. I figure it's only one night and if I get there, I can always turn around. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pokey151 244 Posted October 22, 2022 (edited) Things to pack for rain motorcycle camping poncho gloves jet boil instant hot chocolate peppermint schnapps *poncho and gloves are optional Edited October 22, 2022 by Pokey151 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J5ive 92 Posted October 22, 2022 3 minutes ago, moto_rph said: @DSM8, if you could poke around and post a site, me and probably a few others would be grateful... @moto_rph - I couldn't agree more - Dave loaned me one also and it saved a ton of space in my Dry Bag... I too couldn't find the bag, on Amazon some like it, but not the same... DAVE...help a Brother(s) out 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 539 Posted October 22, 2022 1 minute ago, Pokey151 said: Things to pack for rain motorcycle camping poncho gloves jet boil instant hot chocolate peppermint schnapps *poncho and gloves are optional Peppermint Schapps and a Lighter that’s all we really Need 😅🔥 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.JAJA 380 Posted October 22, 2022 37 minutes ago, Pokey151 said: Things to pack for rain motorcycle camping poncho gloves jet boil instant hot chocolate peppermint schnapps *poncho and gloves are optional I bring plum schnaps. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zubb 1061 Posted October 22, 2022 I'm bringing a little warmth to share around camp too. It comes from Idaho by way of motorcycle. It is of course for medicinal purposes only, so I'll be asking you what ales you before pouring you a few sips. I also have a newer tent I've never used in the rain, so am looking to test it out properly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SANRider 71 Posted October 22, 2022 1 hour ago, J5ive said: @Bub_Hannah you do what you think is best for you. I'm butting in (I should mind my own business) into the conversation - MAYBE one of the experienced guys has a extra rain suit they could loan you. It seems everyone was willing to loan camping gear...maybe they have extra rain gear I too gave it some thought about backing out because this is my first moto camp and the rain...I agree with the comments above about gaining experience. I figure it's only one night and if I get there, I can always turn around. I've got a rain suit I can loan you and I can even deliver it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zubb 1061 Posted October 22, 2022 1 hour ago, moto_rph said: This probably should go in the Gear thread, but it is applicable to this event. Last week, @DSM8 lent me this sack for my sleeping bag. If I leaned anything about camping at his place, its compress everything BEFORE you put it in your drysack....then you have more room. Duh! So, I stuffed a 20-degree bag into the end of this sack, pull the drawstring. Then use the 3 straps in the middle to compress to less than half its girth. Then, snap the ends together. It is friggin brilliant AND I CAN'T FIND ONE ANYWHERE!!! This was made by ALPS Mountaineering for ropes. They don't have it listed on their website anymore. eBay has some things kinda similiar, but not of this quality/effectiveness. @DSM8, if you could poke around and post a site, me and probably a few others would be grateful... I'll even buy you a sausage Yeh it's hard to find any kind of compression sack that's long and skinny, and compresses sideways. It's a huge gap in the gear supply chain in my opinion. I had to buy 7 compression sacks to finally find the one for my sleeping bag that fit my luggage perfectly. Sheesh! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSM8 360 Posted October 22, 2022 https://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-Sleeping-Bag-Compression-Sacks/39509635 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacDuncan 131 Posted October 22, 2022 Beautiful day to ride to the mountains, but my ride along was cut a bit short given a bif (probably shouldn't have been riding so dang casually.. who would-da thought). Not sure if the riders will have reception out there, but if so... Home safe, and thanks to the fellas who got me going again. Cheers 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corpic 5 Posted October 23, 2022 I was not sure who it was sorry MacDuncan for the mishap I rode with the group as far as the Hideout and then ran home. Big thanks to Tom for a fun easy route. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
