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And Don't Forget The BEER!!
Enjoying your Bike-Camping Trip (collective
wisdom of other bikers):
Build up a good backrest with
the gear you take (sleeping bag and pad are usually enough for this). Be
able to lean back into this gear as you would into a highback chair and
still be able to comfortably reach the handlebars.
Pack the heavy stuff low in the
saddlebags and the lighter stuff on top to keep the center of gravity low on
the bike. Practice starting and stopping with your bike fully loaded to get
a feel for how handling has changed before you get to a major intersection.
Small tank bags are good for
keeping stuff you need to access quickly (maps, gloves, energy bars, water
bottle, etc.). Keep the contents of this bag light since it will throw the
center of gravity off if it's too heavy.
Ride slow and enjoy! Getting
into the vibes of the trip is more important than getting to the
destination. Keep your time schedules flexible and your destinations
dynamic. Don't be afraid to be a day or a week late getting somewhere, or to
not get there at all.
Credit cards are good in major
towns but cold, hard cash and, usually, travelers checks are accepted
anywhere.
Stay street smart. Ride as
if you were invisible, because in most cases, even if you are seen, you're
still *invisible* in the eyes of cagers.
"Park your bike on your
ground cloth & pitch a tarp over it. Peg it down & sleep next to a
nice warm exhaust pipe. Gear, bike & man with one tent!" (Submitted
by LG KEETON/FTYW MC) I'm not sure this one is
safe, depending on how nice & warm that exhaust pipe is!!
"After you pack all 229 of these items in your truck don't forget to take your bike."
"Hey, ...If yer a real biker, just take a poncho and money. Been
doing that since '75, when I got back from being a medic in the military and
bought my first Harley...been ridin' since 65....All that stuff on the
list?-- take a cage...." (Submitted
by Charley Mike) I totally agree!!
Make your own port-a-potty: Take 1 5
Gallon pail with lid, cut hole in top, place small trash can liner inside,
some kitty litter and you have one easy to clean port-a-potty and saved @
$40.00 Now for some privacy Take 1 Hula-hoop, 2
shower curtains and 2 sets of rings. attach shower curtain to hula hoop and
a couple of bungee cords at the top. and hang from tree... Place
port-a-potty in your newly redecorated bathroom, and your favorite Harley
Mag. and enjoy.
(Submitted
by Mike and da Bucket)
Wenzel StarLite Biker Tent
