r/motocamping

Im sure my camping spot wasnt the most ideal but i was just happy to have this small beach for myself.

I just did a 2500 mile moto camping trip around the great lakes on a 2001 Ducati Monster 900 SIE. The experience was both painful and incredible.

Originally my plan was to use my 1983 Honda GL650 Silverwing Interstate, but it developed an ignition issue the day I left and I had to be towed back home. It was either give up the trip or pivot and use my other bike. I said fuck it we ball.

Overall the experience was great. I met up and camped with two friends, I saw/swam/ate/experienced places I had never seen before, and I got very in touch with the limits of my own mind and body.

I'm writing a few posts about it on my newly minted blog: talepipe.blog

Ask me anything and tell me I'm crazy!

Taking my 2021 CB300R on a road trip. Any good spots to stop by or to rest at?

My ambitious goal is to do the whole trip in one day, but I'm most likely going to stop halfway. I'm either taking the I-15 N to I-90 W or the I-84 W to US-395. I'll be making pit stops every 1.5 hours, filling gas as soon as I start to get half full and I'll probably plan my gas stops as well. I'll be trying to go see some nice sights on the way where I can grab something to eat.

I've never done a road trip before, and I'm aware the bike isn't exactly made for road trips haha. Everything is stock on the bike, and there's absolutely no mechanical issues with the bike. Tires are good. Just recently did a full service to the bike, renewed all the fluids, etc. Any warnings, tips, suggestions, cautions, comments are welcome.

After lurking here a while and getting some input, finally pulled the trigger and made it out to a site. Got a great site, and my brother joined me in his car for this first stop which made me feel good in case I forgot anything, but turns out I didn't!

It did give me some things to think about for the next spot which I will be doing by myself, so Im stopping in town for a couple supplies and some power. Looking forward to heading back out, I think I'm hooked!

Hi Guys, I need some advice for a new luggage setup.

I have been riding for 3 years now and have done two longer motorcamping trips (around 2 months each) during which I switched to full soft luggage, a 26 liter drybag and two 24 liter rhinowalk saddlebags.

The rhinowalk bags themself are really good for their cheap price, but imounting process on my XT660R with the straps a real pain in the ass. After only 2 days riding offroad on my first trip, one of the clips broke and since then I needed to ziptie everything together on every trip. Because I'm fed up with constantly needing to check if my luggage is still attached I want to upgrade.

As I'm in Europe sadly a budget option like Tusk or Dirtbag aren't that budgetfriendly anymore (after import tax around 400/500 euros). Altough I love my Kriega backpack am I not so much in love with their rackless solution. So I have found 2 options which I like, the Red Koyot U bag 85 (previously Red Mamut) and the Mosko Moto Reckless 80. See pics attached

Red Koyot is a Polish brand which has been around since 2019 but doesn't have that much international recognition. That being said, their system looks really sturdy, has a lot of options for attaching accessories, 2 years of warranty, looks cool and is still affordable priced at 530 euros.

Mosko Moto ofcourse has a very good reputation, looks cool, lifetime warranty, one free crash repair and 80 liters of storage. But all of this comes at an expensive price of 950 euros if you want the full 80 liter instead of 72 without the aux bags.

I would be willing to spend the money on mosko, but still 950 feels like a lot if the red koyot seems to be the exact same system at almost 50% the price. I know that the resale value of the mosko system will probably be better as well, but I feel like it's also more likely to be stolen.

I am really at a loss which one to choose, but since my next trip is set to begin in 2 weeks I need to choose quickly ;)

Appreciate your input!

Haven't made any progress for the last couple of days. Just really enjoying small town America and some tug boat history.

Hello guys, looking for some advice. I have a couple of tents. I have a Vango Banshee 300 (which is too small), a Vango Omega 350 (which is a palace), a Naturehike Cloud Peak 2 which for me is too small. I even have a Decathlon 2 second easy up fresh and black tent and it's too small.

I think what I'm asking for here is recommendations of a decent sized (3 man tent) where the poles go on the outside (like an exo skeleton) that has plenty of bedroom space and decent enough porch or vestibule space which will pack down to a decent size on the bike.

I realise these choices are subjective and logically speaking my Vango Omega 350 is probably the best all rounder when it comes to porch plus room space. I've took that tent to Europe tours 3 times...I just fancy a change.

I have a Nightcat tent too which tbh I like but if it was just a bit bigger it would be perfect.

Here's a picture of the Nightcat pitched just now

I think I might be hopelessly addicted.

I bought a kawasaki Z650 as my first bike last fall. Still very much being a beginner having only about 2500 miles under my belt. I am absolutely in love. I have started commuting to work as often as possible and hope to do some moto camping at some point. So far I added this pair of hepco and becker c-bow racks and bags. It is perfect to commute but I will very obviously need more for camping. I am trying to figure out how to fit more on the rear of this bike. I know that hepco & becker makes a luggage plate that replaces the rear passenger seat. And also tail racks that stick out the back. I can fit clothes and essentials in the side bags and a backpack. But I need a place for a tent, pad, sleeping bag, and maybe a small pack chair. Aside from buying a different bike (not happening, im in love with this one) what do people do to camp with a sport/naked bike?

Time to do it again