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Old 05-17-2010, 02:04 AM   #1
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Cool tent that doesn't use any poles and packs really really small.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAuzs...kA&feature=sub
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Old 05-17-2010, 08:26 AM   #2
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The link doesnt work, but the tent idea sounds cool.
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Old 05-17-2010, 08:37 AM   #3
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I don't camp while on bike trips anymore. I've done it twice, once on the north rim of the Grand Canyon.

The romance of motorcycle camping sounds alot better than it is in real life.

After riding 600 miles a day, the last thing I want to go is dig out my camping gear, put up a tent, roll out a sleeping bag, etc etc.

I'll take a nice hotel room, a restaurant next door, and a steak with a tasty beverage thanks.

Overnight camping isn't out, but not on my annual long trips.
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Old 05-17-2010, 09:34 AM   #4
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I rode to Sturgis on my ZX-10R and camped in the Black Hills Forest for a week. My tent was about 30' away from a rushing stream. Normally, I'd have a hard time sleeping in a tent. But, I was so exhausted every day from all the riding that I slept like a baby and woke up feeling great!

It was the most fun I ever had on my bike.

Oh yeah, and your link is broken.
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Old 05-17-2010, 10:54 AM   #5
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Motorcycle camping is way over rated.









I've found there really is no substitute for lightweight backpacking gear. My bike is loaded up right now for another 3 day camping trip and EVERYTHING fits in my little saddlebags.
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Old 05-17-2010, 11:20 AM   #6
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MC camping is on my to do list. I've got the stuff. Just gotta find the time
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Old 05-17-2010, 11:23 AM   #7
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I kick around the idea of picking up a used dual sport bike for just this purpose.....load the bike up...ride out into free range land after work on a Friday...and ride home again sometime Sunday.

I haven't made the dream a reality yet....but the day is getting closer.
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Old 05-17-2010, 11:44 AM   #8
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These are called ponchos... (i cant view the video)
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Old 05-17-2010, 04:13 PM   #9
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I think I'll eventually get one of these once my TE delivers:

http://www.giantloopmoto.com/
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Old 05-17-2010, 05:14 PM   #10
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I got tired of all my gear getting wet and just picked up the new Wolfman Expedition Dry Line saddlebags.

http://www.wolfmanluggage.com/Expedition/10index.html
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