r/motocamping

I was thinking of getting a tent but I've thought about it again and maybe I'll just get a warm sleeping bag I can put inside the hammock I own and do that instead. It has a rain cover but maybe i need a tarp?

I have no experience doing these kind of these all advice/help is much appreciated

I recently bought a Naturehike CW700 bag but unfortunately after only one use I have to return it.

The bag is warm and it has a YKK zip but the zip keeps snagging on the inner lining every time I pull it up or down and it jams pretty firmly. Last week I used it for the first and only time and I had to get up twice during the night. The zip catching was a nightmare. After a lot of faffing around I can get it free but going forward I don't find it acceptable and I will never get used to this problem.

Anyway I'm looking for an alternative ...

- Rectangle shape with a hood

- A zip that goes up and down without too much trouble

- Similar warmth to the CW700

- I only want down filled due to packing size.

Any suggestions would be appreciated but please ... don't recommend a mummy shape bag or one without a hood even if you think they're fantastic.

Been running my hard plastic panniers without inside bags for years now and found them more than adequate. The panniers came without the inner bags and since they're BMW, there was no way I'm gonna drop hundreds of euros on the factory liners. However a riding buddy recently showed me inner bags from AliExpress that seem great.

However, I'm not sure that I would need them and I even think I would be able to pack less with them inside the panniers. With that said, I'd be able to probably pack neater. Now often there's a piece of rope or clothing getting pinched when I try to close the panniers.

Do you have experience doing motocamping trips with hard panniers and inside bags? What would you recommend? Bag or no bag?

Would anyone know if something like that exists? I carry a usb-c rechargeable tire pump and I thought it might aswel inflate my sleeping pad.

Hi all! In about two weeks I’ll be driving around the Alps and would like to a bit more independent with the (fuel) range on the Tenere 700 (not the WR). I’ve got the Reckless 80 and the aux pox with a fuel flask is an option but are there any other options?

Thanks!

And any tips for places to visit, let me know!

Hi All!

Im currently in Boise resupplying after spending 3 weeks in the Sawtooth area! Im having a blast but would love some suggestions of what to do with the final month of my trip!

I have a moderately capable RV that I use as a "basecamp" and a launch off point for hiking, kayaking, and riding my motorcycle on forest service roads.

Im a fairly seasoned hiker, I prefer day hikes, though.

I dont Kayak rivers, just lakes.

I prefer less people over "better" views/areas

I also love museums and historical stuff

Any suggestions are welcome!

What pad would you recommend for an overweight 60 year old man (6ft tall and 120kg weight) who twists and turns throughout the night.

The wider the better.

Long time backpacker, fairly new to moto camping. I’ve just been using my Big Agnus backpacking pad, and it’s okay for a few nights but I’m planning a multi week trip here in a few months and want to find a pad thats a little more comfortable at the sacrifice of space and weight.

I’m riding a 2017 BMW GSA, all my camping gear fits in the exhaust-side box with room to spare.

This Friday I’m taking my Moto Guzzi on a 6 day trip to Bakersfield, CA from central Texas. I’m camping at Seminole Canyon State Park, TX; Brantley Lake and City of Rocks State Parks, NM; Ponderosa Campground,AZ; and Mid Hills Campground, CA.

No interstates and I planned stops ~300-350 miles a day so there will be time to explore. Does anybody have suggestions for scenic/interesting side trips or a “must visit?”

Thanks!

Planning a big ride and wondering what instruments you bring with you on the road. I play alto sax and am considering getting the Travel Sax 2 for like $800. But maybe a little flute or harmonica could be easy, cheap, and portable?

What instrument do you carry on the road?

edit: holy shit, the downvotes. Crazy how miopic people are thinking when they percieve the idea of motorcycle camping. you assume I'm wailing on an instrument in the middle of a busy campground, bothering families and other campers. lol

I live in the US west, where there is an insane amount of public land. I camp far far away from people, and often friends I travel with also have instruments. I presume this sub is full of soft ass campground dwelling, probably European, moto campers. last time I come to this cesspool of a sub for advice.