Piney campground basic loop

First night sunset ride to dinner.

old fire tower on route

Loaded down for a 280 mile back road ride to lbl.

Even though your done moto camping for the year or haven’t went at all. Make sure you check on your gear where you store it. I had my moto camping gear in a tote and it looks like something had some moisture on it and mold started to grow. Now I’m having to unpack and wash everything.

I have both a tent and hammock setup, but I'm considering a tow behind camper for the GL1800. I've always considered a motorcycle trailer as cheating, but my youngest son just isn't into rough camping. We've talked about it and he seems excited about the prospect of sleeping in a camper.

So my question is are there specific models anyone that rides 2up would recommend? I'd prefer quick/easy set up and take down. Also, do folks with campers generally get to an area, set up, and then leave your camping spot to go ride around for the day? With a tent, I can ride all packed up, but I'd rather not do that with a trailer the whole trip.

What else should I be considering? Appreciate any input.

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I’m sorry if this is a bit of an amateur question, but I am pretty new to the world of adv and motorcycle camping. I have a Honda Transalp XL750 and I am looking for some kind of saddlebag/pannier setup but I have some very specific desires for it. Any suggestions or recommendations are welcome.

Essentially, right now I am a bit poor and all I really need is something that I can stuff a small motorcycle cover or tarp into. I live in northern Utah and I don’t have a car so I’ll be riding throughout the winter but it would be nice if I had something to throw over the seat/ handlebars then just quickly stuff it into a bag when I ride. Ideally I won’t need to spend more than $150-200 right now on something of moderate quality that suits my purpose. This is where it gets tricky though:

I would like to have the option to upgrade to something nicer and sturdier in a few years when I’m ready to splurge a bit, but something where I wouldn’t have to replace the entire system. For example, if there was a brand that sold pannier racks that you can mount both a cheap soft bag to buy they also have nice 30-40L locking hard cases that can go on those same racks. I have already found several that almost meet these requirements but even for the cheap setup it’s close to $400.

The only other thing I can think of is I can’t really have anything that takes up the passenger seat because my wife rides with me a lot. Thanks in advance for your suggestions!

P. S. I already have the OEM top box on the back of the bike but I can’t put a cover in there because I need that space to be available for other things.

Topped off the fuel, set tire pressure and preload, lubed the chain. Ready to head out at 6 in the morning for a section of the GRAT that will land us in Land Between The Lakes to camp tomorrow night, then…. Not sure where we go for Saturday night.

I’ll try and do a trip report when I get back, but will upload some photos along the way.

Keep the shiny side up, y’all!!

anyone here ride a hunter 350? i want something nimble but capable - also love the look.

looking for any pros/cons before i pull the trigger.

Currently on a trip thousands of miles from home and someone just stole my tail bag that had all my clothes, sleeping bag, mat and first aid kit.

I feel like shit, Guess I’ll be paying for a lot of hotels over the next few days. Has anybody else had a similar experience?

Anyone get any recommendations on a portable BBQ they take motorcamping?

I've seen quite a few that fold down flat and fit in a carry case, I'm looking for one that's good quality and ergonomically well-designed.

Big enough to fit 2-6 burgers / sausages or BBQ skewers.

I posted this in the Triumph sub but there might be some universal panniers out there I could get tips from experienced travellers :-)

Requirements:
Large (25-30L)
Lockable (the bag itself)
Easily detachable

Somewhat stylish if possible :-D
Soft or hard doesn't matter, but I do prefer the softer (yet rugged) panniers as they look more adventure.

The bag itself has to be lockable so people will be dettered from going through it while I'm away.

Cave Run Lake for a couple nights. Gonna ride around RRG tomorrow (depending on the crowds...)