Motorcycle Camping

pistolclass · 01-23-2017, 09:58 PM

Ok so I think my hawk is a trusted machine. It runs like a top and I've done some shorter trips. I want to try motorcycle camping and I'm looking for suggestions from some of you old pros. My goal is to travel light and keep my adventures to 2-4 days until I work out the bugs. I recently entered into a contract to buy some land in NH and the closing is Feb15. Therefore the environment will be North Woods type of climate/topography. I'm not going to try camping until the spring.

I'm looking for Kit/Gear advise and some general pointers. what is essential and what is nice to have. (For security I got that covered... I am pistolclass after all)

BlackBike · 01-23-2017, 10:46 PM

We are thinking alike. I was looking at this stuff last nite. My best choices so far. Spend several hrs comparing and studying (wasting time, need to just buy it so it will force me to just do it)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JIU0URK...O5R8A7Q7&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K1SQN24...0LG7NCEO&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Haven't decided on a mattress yet because I would probably just use my big twin size inflatable one (takes me forever to fall asleep so I will need to be comfortable no matter how much room it takes up)
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Tra...r-Bed/14089869 packed in its box it is 12x12x3 would have to figure a way to inflate it however it uses the large quarter or so size inlet.

Like you say, might try a few trial nights on the ranch here before flight. Just don't let the deer and owls scare the crap out of you at nite

you may even have black bear up where you are?

This stuff is kind of hard to buy on line since you can't see how large it is. Most back pack grade stuff will stow away easy for mc transport but mabey it's nice to have a 2 man tent such I was looking at. Just may be larger to pack.

pistolclass · 01-24-2017, 07:31 AM

I plan on buying stuff over then next couple of months. Seeing that I did just buy land I think my spending should be judicious. Here is my list of items that I have:

2 man tent
Tube repair kit
tire spoons
12v and phone charger on hawk
20 degree sleeping bag
Mess kit/fire starters
I just bought this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/311477903449

Everything needs to be small and light.

Sport Rider · 01-24-2017, 08:50 AM

just remember that sleeping bag temperature ratings are for survival, not comfort.

personally, this is my camping gear:

**JerryHawk250** · 01-24-2017, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Sport Rider

just remember that sleeping bag temperature ratings are for survival, not comfort.

personally, this is my camping gear:

Nice setup. I thought about converting my Mobile DJ trailer with fold down bunks like that. I already have it setup for a generator. Besides, I don't think my hawk can tow a 33' camper lol.

2LZ · 01-24-2017, 09:52 AM

Well, Mrs. 2LZ and I used to motorcycle camp all the time, and had a blast doing it....but we never traveled lightly. Both of our big bikes could hold a TON. We'd go up to Lassen a lot, set up a big camp and then take day rides out to see sights and carve roads. We used to have folks walk up to our campsite and ask where the truck was because we had so much gear.
Probably not the suggestions you're looking for....... ;-)

Sport Rider · 01-24-2017, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

Nice setup. I thought about converting my Mobile DJ trailer with fold down bunks like that. I already have it setup for a generator. Besides, I don't think my hawk can tow a 33' camper lol.

you need something like this.

**JerryHawk250** · 01-24-2017, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Sport Rider

you need something like this.

LOL Maybe I need a turbo on My hawk.

pistolclass · 01-24-2017, 03:48 PM

We could reign 8 hawks together to pull a camper like the Budweiser Clydesdales. Everyone meet in new hampshire around june.

**JerryHawk250** · 01-24-2017, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by pistolclass

We could reign 8 hawks together to pull a camper like the Budweiser Clydesdales. Everyone meet in new hampshire around june.

Sounds like a plan. We could run in a V formation and have a V8

bogieboy · 01-24-2017, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

LOL Maybe I need a turbo on My hawk.

i have been toying with that for a while on my Roketa... i have an old john deere skid steer turbo sitting in my tool box.... probably nowhere near small enough....LOL need to find an IHI RB31 or a garret GT12...

Sport Rider · 01-24-2017, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pistolclass

We could reign 8 hawks together to pull a camper like the Budweiser Clydesdales. Everyone meet in new hampshire around june.

maybe we could put a red one in the front to guide the way.

**JerryHawk250** · 01-24-2017, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pistolclass

We could reign 8 hawks together to pull a camper like the Budweiser Clydesdales. Everyone meet in new hampshire around june.

You could pull a small trailer like this and bring everything you need with you.

BlackBike · 01-24-2017, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

Sounds like a plan. We could run in a V formation and have a V8

You funny guy.

. Me laugh, haha.

Emerikol · 01-24-2017, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pistolclass

We could reign 8 hawks together to pull a camper like the Budweiser Clydesdales. Everyone meet in new hampshire around june.

I'm there!! How far north does Hwy 27 go? How about 61??

01-23-2017, 09:58 PM	#1
pistolclass Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: connecticut Posts: 978	Motorcycle Camping Ok so I think my hawk is a trusted machine. It runs like a top and I've done some shorter trips. I want to try motorcycle camping and I'm looking for suggestions from some of you old pros. My goal is to travel light and keep my adventures to 2-4 days until I work out the bugs. I recently entered into a contract to buy some land in NH and the closing is Feb15. Therefore the environment will be North Woods type of climate/topography. I'm not going to try camping until the spring. I'm looking for Kit/Gear advise and some general pointers. what is essential and what is nice to have. (For security I got that covered... I am pistolclass after all) Last edited by pistolclass; 01-23-2017 at 09:58 PM. Reason: typo
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01-23-2017, 10:46 PM	#2
BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	We are thinking alike. I was looking at this stuff last nite. My best choices so far. Spend several hrs comparing and studying (wasting time, need to just buy it so it will force me to just do it) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JIU0URK...O5R8A7Q7&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K1SQN24...0LG7NCEO&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...=ATVPDKIKX0DER Haven't decided on a mattress yet because I would probably just use my big twin size inflatable one (takes me forever to fall asleep so I will need to be comfortable no matter how much room it takes up) https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Tra...r-Bed/14089869 packed in its box it is 12x12x3 would have to figure a way to inflate it however it uses the large quarter or so size inlet. Like you say, might try a few trial nights on the ranch here before flight. Just don't let the deer and owls scare the crap out of you at nite you may even have black bear up where you are? This stuff is kind of hard to buy on line since you can't see how large it is. Most back pack grade stuff will stow away easy for mc transport but mabey it's nice to have a 2 man tent such I was looking at. Just may be larger to pack. __________________ ***************************************** 2015 Bashan"Blaze" BS250GY-31 (DB-07K-250) GONE 2017 Suzuki V Strom 650 XT "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~Benjamin Franklin~
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01-24-2017, 08:50 AM	#4
Sport Rider Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 2,031	just remember that sleeping bag temperature ratings are for survival, not comfort. personally, this is my camping gear: Last edited by Sport Rider; 02-05-2020 at 06:14 PM.
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01-24-2017, 09:52 AM	#6
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,065	Well, Mrs. 2LZ and I used to motorcycle camp all the time, and had a blast doing it....but we never traveled lightly. Both of our big bikes could hold a TON. We'd go up to Lassen a lot, set up a big camp and then take day rides out to see sights and carve roads. We used to have folks walk up to our campsite and ask where the truck was because we had so much gear. Probably not the suggestions you're looking for....... ;-) __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350 Last edited by 2LZ; 05-26-2020 at 12:24 PM.
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01-24-2017, 07:31 AM	#3
pistolclass Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: connecticut Posts: 978	I plan on buying stuff over then next couple of months. Seeing that I did just buy land I think my spending should be judicious. Here is my list of items that I have: 2 man tent Tube repair kit tire spoons 12v and phone charger on hawk 20 degree sleeping bag Mess kit/fire starters I just bought this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/311477903449 Everything needs to be small and light.
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01-24-2017, 03:48 PM	#9
pistolclass Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: connecticut Posts: 978	We could reign 8 hawks together to pull a camper like the Budweiser Clydesdales. Everyone meet in new hampshire around june.
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