Motorcycle Camping Trip
A great way to explore the countryside is by taking a motorcycle camping trip. A motorcycle camping trip is different from a road trip, as you will be spending your nights under the stars, enjoying the great outdoors, instead of pulling into the first Motel and staying there for the night. If you enjoy the great outdoors, sleeping under the stars and hearing the fish jumping in the river just yards away, and you happen to own a motorcycle then planning for a motorcycle camping trip is just the thing for you.
Before planning on going out on your motorcycle camping trip, you will need to make sure you are prepared by choosing the right motorcycle camping gear for your trip. There is a lot of motorcycle camping gear available, the only problem is selecting the few essential items and ensuring that it will all fit on your bike. A good motorcycle bag is essential, and you must ensure that your things will all fit in it, and also that it will fit properly on your motorcycle. There is a selection of hard bags, which are fitted to your bike and can be painted to match your bike. However because of the price and the size of some of the hard bags, more often people choose to go with soft bags as they are easy to pack away and don’t require framing and mounting like the hard bags.
Other items that should be included in your list of motorcycle camping gear is a tent, plastic canvas, sleeping bag, stove (only if you plan to do your own cooking), eating equipment, proper clothing, personal effects, and spare parts for your motorcycle. It may be difficult to fit all these items onto your motorcycle that is why you must be selective when choosing your motorcycle camping gear.
When selecting a tent you want to make sure that it is a sturdy and waterproof tent. Just as with hiking, every ounce matters, so buy the best lightweight tent that you can afford as it is no fun being cold and wet, miles from nowhere. If there is enough room, you should pack a plastic canvas as this will come in extremely handy throughout the trip. The plastic canvas can be placed under your tent or over your tent for protection during wet conditions. However, if you prefer to sleep without a tent, the plastic canvas can be used as a means of shelter, but this is only recommended in dry areas.
When selecting your sleeping bag for your trip, you want to ensure you have a comfortable and warm bag, but also one that will roll up tightly to fit into your bag.
Before setting out on your motorcycle camping trip, not only do you want to ensure you have the proper motorcycle camping gear, but you also want to plan ahead by mapping out your journey, choosing campsites along the way and making sure that these sites will allow motorcycles. By planning ahead and choosing the proper gear you are sure to enjoy your camping trip. however, don’t overplan your trip. Many of my greatest discoveries have been when I departed from my plan and chose to go a little off the beaten tourist track.