[dsn_klr650] bike packable tents and camping gear

[RobertWichert]

Wow!  Nobody but KLRs allowed!  I love it. Robert P. Wichert P.Eng +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ========================================================

On 3/22/2010 3:48 PM, Jeff Saline wrote:   Chuck,   Attached is a low resolution photo taken when leaving the Hole in the Wall in Wyoming in summer of 2006.  My bike is the green one.  I have a Wolfman Explorer (now called the Rainier) tank bag, and Wolfman Tank Panniers.  The saddlebags are Ortlieb Dry Saddlebags and above them are a tent in it's own bag and a Dry Duffel purchased at Sierra Trading Post.  It holds my sleeping bag and air mattress.  I also have a Kermit chair on top of the tent and duffel.   The tent is about 20 years old and built for serious mountaineering by North Face.  I bought it in Germany in the early 80s when I was doing a lot of stuff in the Alps.  I've replaced it finally with a Eureka 3XTA or something like that.  I don't remember the name exactly.  I think Rev Maaatin has the same tent.  It is not a four season tent but is easy up and down and has lots of room.   I'm now also using a sleeping bag by Wiggys.  A quick google search for Wiggys will get you to the web site.  They're located in CO.   Hope this is helpful.   Best, Jeff Saline ABC # 4412  South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads. org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT <><><><><><> <><><><><><>   ----- Forwarded Message ----- [b]From:[/b] "Charles" [b]To:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> [b]Date:[/b] Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:07:58 -0400 [b]Subject:[/b] [DSN_KLR650] Bike packable tents and camping gear [b]Message-ID:[/b] 423CAE72381B4EC287A5012FE87A7322@familycomputer I am guessing that I am not the only person here on this list, with a KLR, that likes to camp.  And, spring is upon us, with summer soon to follow.  Well, I hope, anyway.    I am looking at some "backpacking" tents, that would be bike-packable on the KLR.  I am specifically looking for a 2-3 person (read 2 people and a small amount of gear) size.   Naturally, I also need to carry other things, such as camp stoves, sleeping bag, food/drink, etc., so size/weight is an issue.   I'm sort of planning my "kit" now, and I was wondering if anyone had suggestions. .....  perhaps examples of the gear they use, or even photos of how you packed your bike.   I have a 2009, so the rack is a bit larger than the older versions.  I have the factory tail bag, but I am also considering options specifically for camping;  also, I will have my wife with me, so I can't use that seat space.....   Thanks in advance for suggestions, etc. Chuck F. NE PA   . ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ ___ Nutrition Improve your career health. Click now to study nutrition!