| and can have a sense of freedom when
riding. It’s a wonderful way to explore the countryside. Camping with
your motorcycle, though takes some planning and adjustments from other,
more traditional forms of camping. Because you won’t have as much space on a
motorcycle as with a car, you have to pack lightly and include only the
essentials. This is easier then it sounds but will take some planning.
Make sure you choose items to take with you that are small and have
multiple uses. A good multi tool knife is great and will allow you to do
repairs and maintenance, cooking and preparing.
Take a small bag for personal items and choose
travel size bottles of everything needed. These are readily available at
discount and grocery stores and will help save storage room. Use saddle
bags for storing food, clothing and personal gear. You’ll have to
economize so be prepared to wear the same clothing several times. Take
re-closable plastic storage bags or plastic trash bags for disposing of
items and for storing dirty clothes.
You should have ample room in saddlebags and the
glove compartment for small items. For sleeping and camping equipment,
use the luggage rack or passenger seat and secure these items with
bungee cords. Make sure to bring compact equipment that can tightly fold
or roll up. You should easily be able to store a collapsible tent and
sleeping bag. You can even add a sleeping mat for added comfort.
If you intend to cook while camping out pack only
what you’ll need. Look for camping recipes that only require one pot.
There are many available and this will help conserve space. You can get
eating utensils to store in a saddle bag. These do not take up much
space.
For safety, make sure your motorcycle is serviced
and in good working condition before embarking on a trip. Chart your
route so you know where gas stations and restaurants are on your route.
These can be valuable in restocking food supplies and in emergency
situations. Keep a map and compass handy so you don’t get lost on the
road or while camping.
You may not be able to camp in the lap of luxury
when you bring your motorcycle but it will be a fun experience. Your
motorcycle has ample room to store the necessities and if you can accept
sleeping outdoors and only packing essentials, this can be a highly
rewarding experience. Having a motorcycle available also gives you a lot
more flexibility in traveling in and out of campsites. It is easy to
pack all your gear and leave or go on a short sight seeing trip.
About The Author
Gray Rollins is a featured writer for
http://www.dreamcamping.com. To learn more about motorcycles and
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