Motorcycle Camping - Page 2

SpudRider · 03-31-2015, 01:26 PM

I found a 12V blower fan for sale on eBay for a price of about $14, delivered. The blower pump is small, and doesn't weigh much; it quickly inflates and deflates the Coleman air mattress, which is inexpensive, very durable, and comfortable.

Mudflap · 03-31-2015, 04:08 PM

It's possible to inflate an air mattress with a trash bag but I have yet to try it.

Miss America · 03-31-2015, 08:30 PM

I think I'm on the bandwagon about the Motel 6 during monsoons and I'm really liking the idea of the ground floor room and rolling the bike in!

I have a backpacking camp pad from REI that blows up by manual hand pump and it seems to suit me ok. After multiple days of sleeping on it I am wishing for more comfort, but I guess that's the trade off I get for having something that packs so small.

I'm most worried about packing everything for the plane flight. I'm sure I can fit everything on the bike, but cram it all into a duffel so I'm not spending a fortune on checked baggage may be interesting.

Adjuster · 03-31-2015, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Mudflap

It's possible to inflate an air mattress with a trash bag but I have yet to try it.

I just watched YouTube videos. Very cool.

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AZRider · 03-31-2015, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Miss America

I'm most worried about packing everything for the plane flight. I'm sure I can fit everything on the bike, but cram it all into a duffel so I'm not spending a fortune on checked baggage may be interesting.

You can pack a box and ship it UPS, USPS, FedEx or another carrier for less than carry on prices. I'm sure that Joe would accept and hold the parcel for you. Or, if you have Southwest service in your town, they allow2 bags free

Miss America · 04-03-2015, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by AZRider

You can pack a box and ship it UPS, USPS, FedEx or another carrier for less than carry on prices. I'm sure that Joe would accept and hold the parcel for you. Or, if you have Southwest service in your town, they allow2 bags free

Good to know! Thanks! I'm out of Atlanta so it's the Delta hub... other airlines are sometimes very difficult to get out on. I will look into Southwest and shipping costs!

culcune · 04-03-2015, 10:31 PM

Are you the only one riding your bike back as far as you know? Are you a member of Advrider or www.Horizonsunlimited.com/hubb ? Some of those riders are hardcore and can probably offer some great suggestions as far as camping goes. If you (guys?) are planning on a relatively southern route, I am in Yuma, AZ as far as letting members keep an eye on you while you make your way east.

Miss America · 04-13-2015, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by culcune

Are you the only one riding your bike back as far as you know? Are you a member of Advrider or www.Horizonsunlimited.com/hubb ? Some of those riders are hardcore and can probably offer some great suggestions as far as camping goes. If you (guys?) are planning on a relatively southern route, I am in Yuma, AZ as far as letting members keep an eye on you while you make your way east.

As of right now I'm flying solo on the trip home after the Baja ride. Yes, I've lurked on some of those websites, but not in depth enough to research moto camping, so good call on that!

I'm not sure of my route or timing yet, but I will keep Yuma in mind! Thanks for keeping an eye out as this is my first big solo trip.

03-31-2015, 01:26 PM	#16
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I found a 12V blower fan for sale on eBay for a price of about $14, delivered. The blower pump is small, and doesn't weigh much; it quickly inflates and deflates the Coleman air mattress, which is inexpensive, very durable, and comfortable. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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03-31-2015, 08:30 PM	#18
Miss America Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Jawja Posts: 24	I think I'm on the bandwagon about the Motel 6 during monsoons and I'm really liking the idea of the ground floor room and rolling the bike in! I have a backpacking camp pad from REI that blows up by manual hand pump and it seems to suit me ok. After multiple days of sleeping on it I am wishing for more comfort, but I guess that's the trade off I get for having something that packs so small. I'm most worried about packing everything for the plane flight. I'm sure I can fit everything on the bike, but cram it all into a duffel so I'm not spending a fortune on checked baggage may be interesting. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tiff Fernie - www.ASouthernCyclone.com '93 Yamaha FZR 600 "Captain America" - red, white, & blue '02 Yamaha YZF 600 - dirty '15 CSC RX-3 Cyclone - orange
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04-03-2015, 10:31 PM	#22
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,054	Are you the only one riding your bike back as far as you know? Are you a member of Advrider or www.Horizonsunlimited.com/hubb ? Some of those riders are hardcore and can probably offer some great suggestions as far as camping goes. If you (guys?) are planning on a relatively southern route, I am in Yuma, AZ as far as letting members keep an eye on you while you make your way east. __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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03-31-2015, 04:08 PM	#17
Mudflap Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,913	It's possible to inflate an air mattress with a trash bag but I have yet to try it.
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