palandor Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 I use an old school Eureka A-frame like this one:haha, I should have scrolled down to Casper's post.Classic Boy Scout tent, but so much better than when I used them *cough*twodecades*cough* ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted March 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 haha, I should have scrolled down to Casper's post.Classic Boy Scout tent, but so much better than when I used them *cough*twodecades*cough* ago.Mine is a little over 20 years old. It has my Boy Scout troop number on the rainfly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted March 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Also watch http://www.steepandcheap.com/. They have some pretty good deals on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 We have the Eureka Timberline 2 and the Eureka Apex 2xt. Both are backpacking tents (timberline is very light), inexpensive, but very effective at doing what they are supposed to. The Timberline 2 would be my choice out of the two if it were me and a motorcycle.I can't remember exactly what brand I have. I'll need to look. It's only 2 poles and like 8 stakes, more if you use the rain fly. It's so damn quick to put up and I think it's got a decent wind rating. Also if you don't use the rain fly, the top is just mesh so you can see the sky. I think it's a two man but it's been so long since I used it. It's really a one man plus your gear. It's what I'd take backpacking and worked well with my dog.If I think about it tonight I'll see exactly what tent I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbone9191 Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Sounds great. My two favorite things to do in the spring/summer. I will check the date but I would think I'm in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron505 Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 This sounds like something i may be into as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 I'll throw the airmatress in the truck bed with my cooler and meet ya'll there. Thats just how I roll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted March 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Okay, so destination. I'm leaning towards West Virginia. I'm thinking Blackwater Falls State Park (www.blackwaterfalls.com). The campground in the park is only $20/night per tent, and allows alcohol. They have electric sites too. Then for those interested, we could go through Maryland and Pennsylvania on the way home to add a few states to the maps. Here's the map I put together: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=columbus,+ohio&daddr=39.90995,-82.77847+to:39.739591,-82.066639+to:39.58707,-81.9767+to:39.44315,-81.52042+to:39.53447,-81.24726+to:39.72045,-81.09445+to:39.55333,-80.67737+to:Blackwater+Falls+State+Park,+Davis,+WV+to:39.86683,-79.89306+to:39.88377,-80.31626+to:39.95227,-80.51568+to:39.90509,-80.60457+to:39.94146,-80.68588+to:columbus,+ohio&hl=en&geocode=FVjCYQId9okN-ylx3pC5wYk4iDEztbHP-GYy5A%3BFT76YAIdmuYQ-ynTiiwSKHs4iDEzSRv5Vqz8hA%3BFcdgXgIdMcMb-ykj6jfnEP03iDF0VTfU5WSoJQ%3BFf4MXAIdhCId-ylXLYL9yRtIiDHnwpRSYdIJ7g%3BFc7aWQId3Bgk-ynHery0STNIiDF8wZ_gaVkH0A%3BFYY_WwId5EMo-ymztuiNftxJiDGcUO8n-VIAgg%3BFQIWXgIdzpgq-ynXM5gttR42iDHUV4qCXfew1Q%3BFTKJWwIdBvYw-ylRgkPe9wZKiDGb4d-Str0hMg%3BFR3CVAId4h5D-yFDmH6sQv57pg%3BFc5RYAIdvO08-yl3P7djyxI1iDGYr8EFS1hMTw%3BFfqTYAIdnHg2-ykNTf4Ctpc1iDGXeLRKajthxw%3BFY6fYQIdoG0z-ym_Nfb8pME1iDGKRAC2wgd1_A%3BFULnYAIdZhIy-ymPQrshR-g1iDEdCcIW1_CDvA%3BFVR1YQIdyNQw-ynV5V5ShN01iDELTW8gUCNB6Q%3BFVjCYQId9okN-ylx3pC5wYk4iDEztbHP-GYy5A&mra=dpe&mrsp=1&sz=12&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12,13&sll=39.862581,-82.562943&sspn=0.222154,0.528374&ie=UTF8&ll=39.626846,-81.172485&spn=1.783281,4.22699&z=9What do you all think? It's around 300 miles per day for two days. Nothing extravagant. Hits up some awesome roads like OH555, WV20, etc. Google Maps says around 8hrs down and 6.5hrs home. I'm thinking leave Saturday morning from the Pickerington area. Grab some breakfast, shoot the shit, then hit the road by 9AM. That puts us at the campground between 5-7pm, depending on stops, plenty of daylight to setup tents. Then the drinking and food commences. The ride home is a bit less, finishing with some freeway incase anyone is starting to get tired. All in all, should be home Sunday evening. As I said before, no matter where we go, it'll be a casual ride. If you want to go faster, fine. If you want to go slow, fine. Where ever we end up going, I can print up maps for everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aetsh Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 Looks like a good loop! Its almost 200 for me to Columbus so I'd have to come down Friday night for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted March 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 Looks like a good loop! Its almost 200 for me to Columbus so I'd have to come down Friday night for sureI figured those from out of town could come in Friday evening. I'll even offer up my place to stay for a few. We have a spare room and a couple couches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 Good looking route...hmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carwhore Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 How many gas stations would we pas by? I'm riding a sumo and it doesn't get shit for miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted March 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 How many gas stations would we pas by? I'm riding a sumo and it doesn't get shit for miles.I'd have to check. What's your comfortable mileage per tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmh_sprint Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 Nice loop Ben. I wish I could go. I'll be on a golf weekend. I has a sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCMathis Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 How many gas stations would we pas by? I'm riding a sumo and it doesn't get shit for miles.Ouch! Better have some preparation h for that kind of mileage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carwhore Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 Ouch! Better have some preparation h for that kind of mileage.Gonna get some brackets made up for a 2-gal fuel reserve and pack. Ill throw some vagasil in my pack for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawlins87 Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 Josh is going to make some brackets made up for a 2-gal fuel reserve and pack. Ill throw some vagasil in my pack for you Fixed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carwhore Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 FixedRawlins fabrication and welding ftw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted March 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 Ouch! Better have some preparation h for that kind of mileage.Joking? I rode a dr650 home from Ripley, WV on knobbies. No problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 This looks like a good time. Hope I'll be able to make it.For those still looking for a tent, this is the one I have. Found one listed on ebay for $79. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280644836224#ht_885wt_1139 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted March 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 That looks like a nice tent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palandor Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 That looks like a nice tent.That's what she said. ;-)(nothing else to see in this post, move along.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBWalker Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 Okay, Google Maps says around 8hrs down and 6.5hrs home. dont forget to add 2hrs. for gas, lunch and, b.s. stops. little bit to far for me to ride, party, camp and then return. but i would be glad to ride out of town with ya guys. say, to the state line or something like that. g-luck on your camping trip and ride safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted March 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 dont forget to add 2hrs. for gas, lunch and, b.s. stops. little bit to far for me to ride, party, camp and then return. but i would be glad to ride out of town with ya guys. say, to the state line or something like that. g-luck on your camping trip and ride safe.I'm game for staying in state if that's what most want to do. We just have to get something planned soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motociclista Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 If anyone wants to see some great photos of the riding around Blackwater Falls SP, just wait for the May issue of Rider magazine. Of course I'm totally unbiased when I say the photos are great... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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