tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934741358915685354.post1355664743943717380..comments2024-02-26T05:18:55.357-08:00Comments on Motorcycle Philosophy: Motorcycle Camping - How ToSteve Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07254867681706917705noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934741358915685354.post-80273275081195632752014-07-15T17:10:12.160-07:002014-07-15T17:10:12.160-07:00Hoping to go MC camping for the 2nd time in the ne...Hoping to go MC camping for the 2nd time in the next few months. I realize this is an old blog but sense I found it under a quick google search I am sure future riders will be here as well.<br /><br />Tips - Like the OP stated air mattresses are COLD. The best setup would be a Thermarest style foam pad for warmth and then a spendy but comfy Thermarest NEOAIR camper series. I have the Trekker series that I so I could use it both hiking and MC camping. If warm out then leave the foam pad at home or get the warmer rated pads in the NEOAIR lineup. <br /><br />Next watch for sales on REI outlet, backcountry.com, steep & cheap.com, campmor.com etc. Find a good deal on a 650-800fill down sleeping bag. Pack up super small, lightweight and very warm. Downsides are the cost which is why you wait and shop sales.<br /><br />If you are a side sleeper like me, the NEOAIR camper series is 3" thick compared to 2.5" NEOAIR. Also get a roomier sleeping bag even though heavier and bulkier you will have more room to turn inside the bag. MC camping is a compromise between comfort and storage capacity. Weight is far less of a concern on a MC. Consider you uses, is it solely for MC camping or will you want to use it in a backpack trip someday?? If so lighter and more expensive will help in the hiking realm. <br />Have fun!!!Danohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16794501453230221762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934741358915685354.post-77061492297734153432014-06-21T12:06:37.754-07:002014-06-21T12:06:37.754-07:00Fun read. good tips to get folks interested in mot...Fun read. good tips to get folks interested in moto-camping. Come on out to the California's Songdog Ranch moto-campground if you want to try out other camping tricks for motorcyclists. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15717488373492222113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934741358915685354.post-19851858444480830752010-06-21T19:40:08.930-07:002010-06-21T19:40:08.930-07:00thanks. the "old man" wants to buy a tri...thanks. the "old man" wants to buy a trike and pop-up camper and go up calif coast and end up in oregon. he wont admit it, but being from anaheim, he's more citified than i am. id be happy with my 4 man tent. alr have warm sl bags and such. what about cooking?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934741358915685354.post-55677097368310043252009-06-20T21:26:44.312-07:002009-06-20T21:26:44.312-07:00Good info about Moto camping. My wife and I are l...Good info about Moto camping. My wife and I are leaving in a week on a 2 week Oregon coast camping trip, two up on a BMW R1200RT.<br /><br />Two up moto camping is a challenge!R12rtpilothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00055778666859066838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934741358915685354.post-76852661128528242942009-06-08T14:55:30.613-07:002009-06-08T14:55:30.613-07:00Also, I decided to leave the tent at home. I used ...Also, I decided to leave the tent at home. I used some rope and a tarp to make shelter when it rained. There's something very gratifying about surviving minimalistically, that is why we choose to travel on motorcycles after all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934741358915685354.post-32954623181281179692009-06-08T14:48:12.640-07:002009-06-08T14:48:12.640-07:00I did this for two months last summer... My advice...I did this for two months last summer... My advice is to get at least a 20degree bag, don't worry about a pad or matress, make yourself a sleeping pad with leaves, tall grass and sticks if you must. You could even just use your boots to flatten your sleeping area and clear if of rocks but grasses and sticks help with warmth and don't require that space on your bike. You'll want that extra space for survival gear, tools, spare parts and food. Ditch the chairs too, sit on a log or something.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934741358915685354.post-86078685095858973002009-03-19T19:11:00.000-07:002009-03-19T19:11:00.000-07:00Get yourself a gokot at http://www.campingcot.com....Get yourself a gokot at http://www.campingcot.com. I got the one with the thermarest included.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05844535879593330852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934741358915685354.post-46496473174138864112009-03-15T15:05:00.000-07:002009-03-15T15:05:00.000-07:00I've been advised to get a pad for sleeping.I've been advised to get a pad for sleeping.Michael Brashierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13822231842971301029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8934741358915685354.post-37038289945874275382009-03-15T15:04:00.000-07:002009-03-15T15:04:00.000-07:00Great post. I'm planning a cross country motorcyc...Great post. I'm planning a cross country motorcycle trip this summer from DC to San Fran to Seattle and back to DC.<BR/>I'll be camping out a lot so it was interesting to get your take on it.<BR/><BR/>here's my blog post about it. http://michaelbrashier.blogspot.com/2009/02/road.htmlMichael Brashierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13822231842971301029noreply@blogger.com