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
camping with jennifer.....nklr
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Charles
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Attachments : 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
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
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#ygrps-yiv-285886412 p {margin:0;}I just bought the Trangia 27-3 alcohol backpacking stove kit, with cookware:
http://www.amazon.com/Trangia-27-3-Alc- ... B001OPGTIW
The Trangia has been made for 50 years and is a proven performer. It runs on denatured alcohol that is cheap and available at any hardware store. The stove and cookware all fits together in one compact package. Search the internet for videos and demos. My reasoning was that a crappy product isn't often in production for 50 years. Seems to work well.
Also, I'm pretty adept at making soda can alcohol stoves and have even modified some of the traditional designs for ease of use/better performance.
and
The Coleman Sundome 2 Tent:
http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colemanc ... ryid=11070
It packs small, is reasonably priced and gets good reviews. My brother and I were trying to decide if we were going to pack 1 4-man tent for both of us, or if each would pack a 2-man. We decided to each take our own, that way if we went individually we wouldn't have to pack a huge tent. A 2-man each will give each of us enough room for sleeping room plus gear.
-Jeff Khoury
Astatic Solutions, LLC.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Charles" To: "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 1:07:58 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Bike packable tents and camping gear 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.
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greg saunders
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Chuck,
REI has a great selection of tents.
Something else that really improves a night in the tent is a very small cot. Many manufactures are making them now, I've had one for 20 years and sleep as comfortably in the tent as I do at home. Of course I Also bring the pillow off my bed and a foam pad too.
I'm ready to go camping too and shake this crappy cabin fever once and for all.
Greg
To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com
From: charlesf@...
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:07:58 -0400
Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Bike packable tents and camping gear
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
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
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Bob K
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bike packable tents and camping gear
We did a 4 state Western trip last year and camped about 2/3 of the days. I didn't want to wrap up alot of $$ in pricey gear so I decided to focus on small tents and camp pads along with a small sleeping bag.
I bought a Coleman 2 person tent and a Coleman self inflating sleep pad.
The Bag was a Dicks sporting goods 10 degree bag that rolled up real small.
I was pleased with all of it and only had about $125 in all 3
These were all bought New.
You really don't have to spend alot for these thing if you look hard.
Bob 09 KLR
2007 FJR 1300
To: charlesf@...; dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com
From: bounder36@...
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:29:47 +0000
Subject: RE: [DSN_KLR650] Bike packable tents and camping gear
Chuck,
REI has a great selection of tents.
Something else that really improves a night in the tent is a very small cot. Many manufactures are making them now, I've had one for 20 years and sleep as comfortably in the tent as I do at home. Of course I Also bring the pillow off my bed and a foam pad too.
I'm ready to go camping too and shake this crappy cabin fever once and for all.
Greg
To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com
From: charlesf@epix. net
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:07:58 -0400
Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Bike packable tents and camping gear
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
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
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Kevin Powers
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bike packable tents and camping gear
The best bit of camping gear I've added of late has been an air pad ( http://www.rei.com/category/40001452 )
These are more comfortable than the thermarest pads and roll up to the size of a nalgene bottle - the combination of increased comfort and smaller size is a good thing. I've got an inexpensive waterproof duffel that my camping gear goes in and gets strapped to the rack on the bike.
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Kevin Powers
White Bear Lake, MN
On Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 3:44 PM, Bob K wrote: We did a 4 state Western trip last year and camped about 2/3 of the days. I didn't want to wrap up alot of $$ in pricey gear so I decided to focus on small tents and camp pads along with a small sleeping bag. I bought a Coleman 2 person tent and a Coleman self inflating sleep pad. The Bag was a Dicks sporting goods 10 degree bag that rolled up real small. I was pleased with all of it and only had about $125 in all 3 These were all bought New. You really don't have to spend alot for these thing if you look hard. Bob 09 KLR 2007 FJR 1300 To: charlesf@...; dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com From: bounder36@... Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:29:47 +0000 Subject: RE: [DSN_KLR650] Bike packable tents and camping gear Chuck, REI has a great selection of tents. Something else that really improves a night in the tent is a very small cot. Many manufactures are making them now, I've had one for 20 years and sleep as comfortably in the tent as I do at home. Of course I Also bring the pillow off my bed and a foam pad too. I'm ready to go camping too and shake this crappy cabin fever once and for all. Greg To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com From: charlesf@... Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:07:58 -0400 Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Bike packable tents and camping gear 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.
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mark ward
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