Tents, Sleeping Bags. Recommendations?

[JackFlash]

Opportunities have presented themselves for some

motorcycle camping.  So, if you have any recommendations

for a tent, for one, that's easy to carry on a small bike, that

would be good.  How about a sleeping bag, too?

 

I'm thinking a week away from Ohio would be fun.  Some

camping is on the list.

 

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[Dying Shadow]

I hear this thing called Google is pretty sweet with giving you info on things......

[2talltim]

Witty little fuck ain't he?↑↑↑↑↑

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Edited August 21, 2013 by 2talltim

[JackFlash]

I hear this thing called Google is pretty sweet with giving you info on things......

 

Googling now, for backpacker tents.  I'm still open to recommendations

from those with first hand knowledge of quality, lightweight items.

 

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[Dying Shadow]

Read reviews on shit man that's what I do.

[Casper]

I'll get a list of my gear together and post it up.

[ReconRat]

I combined motorcycle camping with backpack needs. Both light and small(short package).

 

sleeping bag - considered:

Mountain Hardwear Lamina 35

Mountain Hardware UltraLamina 32

North Face Dolomite Bx

Suisse Sport Adventurer Mummy

Bought the Mountain Hardwear Lamina 35

 

tent - considered:

Eureka Timberline 2

Eureka BackCountry 1

Eureka BackCountry 2

Eureka Solitaire

Eureka Spitfire 1

Eureka Spitfire 2

Bought the Eureka BackCountry 2, but it's out of production now.

For one person comfort, going up to a two person tent is common.

 

tent 2 - wanted smaller:

bought a one person mil-spec Catoma Raider tent. Hard to find.

 

Added mil-spec therm-a-rest prolite 4 sleeping pad

Added an Exped air pillow

Added trick compression sacks that squish these down to tiny proportions. (Not the sleeping mat, that didn't work.)

With the sleeping mat, I rolled it in the largest compression sack, and squished everything into the center. Close to same result. Although could have just rolled and strapped the mat, it's kinda hard plastic stuff.

 

Add a mini camp stove, folding shovel (you'll have to poop), water containers, etc....

Most all of the junk will fit in or on a mil-spec 3 day assault pack with a lot of exterior pouches and straps.

And can be extended to two or three weeks if water isn't an issue.

I'm  pretty sure it all fits on a bike.

Edited August 21, 2013 by ReconRat

[ReconRat]

btw, all you really need is either a hammock, or two tarps, poles, stakes, rope and a couple of army blankets.

Edited August 21, 2013 by ReconRat

[JackFlash]

btw, all you really need is either a hammock, or two tarps, poles, stakes, rope and a couple of army blankets.

 

I could go stealth, but I like

a slight bit of comfort.

 

A poncho w/liner and some

cord would be a start.

 

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[Pokey]

Could always head to Cabela's, and I am wanting one of these tents eventually. And I agree with the hammock tents, they are awesome and the best choice for many situations and for many people "comfy too I hear". Big Agnes makes the best pads for the money, and I like to go as light as possible with a sleeping bag, I will pack a blanket just in case anyways.

 

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Hunting/Hunting-Outfitters-Camp/Sleeping-Pads%7C/pc/104791680/c/104757480/sc/104484780/Big-Agnes-Insulated-Air-Core-Sleeping-Pad/1578413.uts?destination=%2Fcategory%2FSleeping-Pads%2F104484780.uts&WTz_l=Unknown%3Bcat104484780

 

 

http://www.catomaoutdoor.com/Catalog/CategoryInfo.aspx?CID=112

Edited August 22, 2013 by Pokey

[OsuMj]

what is your budget for each item? 

 

[dustinsn3485]

I carry a 4lb mountain hardware tent I bought used off craigslist for $130, a big agnus 2.5" pad and 45 degree bag. Also have a sea to summit +20 degree liner for cooler nights.

[JackFlash]

what is your budget for each item? 

 

 

That's a good question.  I'm finding that these

items are a lot more costly than I was expecting.

$80 to $90 for a sleeping bag should include

breakfast delivered with hot coffee.

 

Let me fish around and let the reality of today's

prices sink in before I find something I'll have to

settle for.

 

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[speedytriple]

Get a netted hammock with a $5 blue sleeping pad from walmart. A under quilt to help keep out the cold. I have one i got off woot and love it packs down way smaller then a tent. Just get a tarp and some para cord to build a rain fly over it. And yes they are way comfy to sleep in.

Edited August 22, 2013 by speedytriple

[ohiomike]

How about some pics of your bikes loaded down with your camping gear.

[speedytriple]

This was a 6 day 3700 mile trip we did to northern Ga. It rained quite a bit on the trip hence the dirty ass bike LOL! My version of the poor mans touring bike, used a 24 inch duffle bag to carry everything wrapped in black plastic bags to keep dry. 

 

[flounder]

First things first. 

Temp

Terrain/Use

Budget

Weight,

 

Answer those first. 

[dustinsn3485]

Started today's ride off in the rain.

[ReconRat]

First things first. 

Temp

Terrain/Use

Budget

Weight,

 

Answer those first. 

wise words, you will waste money and time if you don't think things through carefully.

[rollnhot]

Just get you a $50 dome tent and a $40 bag at WalMart, add a Harbour Freight tarp a foam pad and a $20 bottle of Sailor Jerry rum. With that rig you could camp on a blacktop parking lot. We aint climbing Mount Everest here. Drink half that bottle of rum and you wont need none of that other shit.

[JackFlash]

Just get you a $50 dome tent and a $40 bag at WalMart, add a Harbour Freight tarp a foam pad and a $20 bottle of Sailor Jerry rum. With that rig you could camp on a blacktop parking lot. We aint climbing Mount Everest here. Drink half that bottle of rum and you wont need none of that other shit.

 

This might be the best idea yet.  It's certainly the cheapest.

With the right items, a comfortable setup might be cheap to

put together. 

 

One concern is space, on a small bike.

 

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[Pokey]

This might be the best idea yet.  It's certainly the cheapest.

With the right items, a comfortable setup might be cheap to

put together. 

 

One concern is space, on a small bike.

 

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That is where a bike with panniers and a nice big rear rack comes in handy.

[2talltim]

That is where a bike with panniers and a nice big rear rack comes in handy.

this man can haul at least 90 beers and you don't even know it, yes I took the time to figure that up when I owned it

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[OsuMj]

I bought the jr. dome tent from walmart for warm weather camping.  It was $20 and its very small and can handle light rain.  I'm 5'7" and I almost have to sleep diagonal to stretch out, but its light, cheap, and fits nice in my bags.  I think there's one that's a little bigger for $25 or 30. I would assume that you're not going to be riding your bike around camping in the winter, so really I don't think you're going to need to consider the temperature rating of the bag that much (I mean, you can always put on extra clothes).  I think you'll end up wrapping your money up more in finding one that packs down nice and small.