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I've been out a couple times, though never alone. Last year we camped in the Monongahela with 8 of us. We had a chase car, but I'm all about getting what I need on my bike. We sort of go all out, so last year we packed a cooler of meat, but we may not have the luxury of a car this year. We'll probably buy our food locally. We do prefer to cook over the campfire than eat at restaurants, but we do it right. Last year we had filet mignon one night. You can cook just about anything with a cast iron pan and a campfire. That was my setup. I have an over packing issue that I'll be working on this year. I also need a smaller sleeping bag (the white bag). I've since replaced my ground pad with a smaller (and more comfortable) one. Trash bags go a long way for water proofiness. I'll probably be adding a venture rack this year to give me some more room. I find myself fighting all my stuff for seat space on the ride. Edit: Can someone recommend a reasonably priced compactly packed sleeping bag? I don't like mummy bags, and I don't camp in overly cold weather, though I wouldn't mind the option if the bag can handle it. orthod0ks fucked around with this message at 16:19 on Feb 15, 2012 |
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I mentioned picking up a compression sack for my garage sale sleeping bag. It's decent, but it rolls to the size of a dishwasher. My GIRLFRIEND said that that would mess up the back because it would remove the air pockets, and it's the air pockets that keep you warm. I'd never heard that. Just wondering if there's any truth to it?
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Feb 29, 2012 18:03
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Ponies ate my Bagel posted:The way sleeping bags work is the stuffing inside the bag expands to create an air pocket that insulates you from the outside air. You can compress your bag without any concerns when traveling but don't leave it in the compression bag when it's not packed for a trip. If you do it will be useless in a week or so depending on how well it's made. I destroyed a good sleeping bag when I was a kid by leaving it compressed over the winter. Awesome, thanks. I still intend to pick up a down sleeping bag when I find a reasonably priced rectangular one, but the old one will do in the mean time.
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Feb 29, 2012 19:15
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Ponies ate my Bagel posted:Here's a synthetic taffeta rectangle bag from REI certified to 20f. Not a bad price. I don't know your season/climate but watch REI's closeout outlet online, some screaming deals can be had there from time to time. That's a good price. I'm in PA, just looking for a 3 season bag, so something rated around 30f. I was aiming for a down bag for compact-ability on the bike. Edit: Just realized that packs down to 9.5x18"... that seems pretty compact. Anyone have an estimate on how small their down sleeping bag gets? My goal is to be able to get my tent/sleeping bag/ground pad into my saddle bags or perhaps a yet unpurchased ortlieb dry bag so I don't look like a moto-hobo carrying everything in trash bags. orthod0ks fucked around with this message at 19:50 on Feb 29, 2012 |
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Feb 29, 2012 19:34
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PlasticSun posted:Here's some down bags for an extra 40 bucks (REI is going to charge you tax most likely) http://www.departmentofgoods.com/lafuma-warmn-light-800ld-sleeping-bag-30-degree-down-womens Not a land whale, I just don't like feeling like I'm in a coffin. I generally sleep on my stomach, which is also difficult in a mummy bag.
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Feb 29, 2012 20:34
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MotoMind posted:^^^^ This is true. Yea, everyone may have convinced me to just suck it up and learn how to sleep on my back. This whole camping thing is somewhat new to me and my pampered rear end.
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Feb 29, 2012 20:52
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PlasticSun posted:All this camping talk has got me itching for spring, if any of you find yourselves in CO hit me up I know a handful of great moto-camping spots Yea, I'm jonesin, and those pics are beautiful.
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Feb 29, 2012 20:53
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BotchedLobotomy posted:Rookie question and I feel stupid asking but for the guys who camp a lot, "where" do you camp? Do you usually pick camp destinations on a trip and drive there and set up and its a typical camping location? Or do you just ride and when you find a secluded area just drive off the beaten path a bit and set up camp there? We pick a destination in advance. We've only been out 3-4 times, but we generally aim around the 250 mile mark and just look around google maps for an area that looks awesome.
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Feb 29, 2012 21:15
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nsaP posted:No primitive camping there? I'll try to avoid proper sites as much as I can. I hiked all that stuff 1/4 mile in 1 trip. Maybe facilities are the way to go but I'd rather get away from curfews and RVs. This is appealing to me, but I've not had the balls to go a weekend without a shitter and a shower yet.
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Jun 27, 2012 16:06
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xd posted:I've got some questions for those with saddlebags. Who makes some good ones for a sportbike? I've heard some models can scratch the finish, so I'd like to avoid those. Also, have you had any problems with people going through your stuff while you're inside a store or restaurant? I'd be a little paranoid about that. Many models will have soft guards on the inside of the bags to protect your paint. I know mine do. I've never had anyone mess with my stuff, but it's a possibility. The best way to protect against that would be to get lockable hard bags. Or, you just take the risk.
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cheesebot posted:Going old school camping this weekend with a bunch of dirt bike hooligans in Pachaug, CT I dig those old school hard bags.
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nsaP posted:God drat I get annoyed when I can't say one thing about working on my bike without 5 people offering unsolicited advice but now it seems you can't even say you like something without some schmuck going out of his way to "help" you to something you didn't want. CA is too nice. Hah... appreciate the help Charlie, but I might get kicked out of the Duc club if I put those on my mts.
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