Just got this bike and it's proving to be the best purchase I've made in a while.

Yourube video: https://youtu.be/wERdcFYz80o?si=iyySTTaSl2Kb-YKC

Still refining my camp setup though.

Spent some time putting together a bucket list for camping spots. I've only been to 2 of these and plan to do one a year going forward for a realistic goal. Are there any spots I left off the list that would be in your top 10?

https://www.motomachines.com/blog/how-to-pick-the-best-motorcycle-campsite-and-11-of-our-favorites

I am planning on a trip with a couple of friends to do the Claw of the Dragon, and was wondering if anyone had any good spots for motocamping along any of the loops. We are considering the full Outer Loop, but most likely we will have to do the Marion or something like that, due to time constraints. Are there good camping spots (tent and hammock) around one of the loops to help break up the trip over a weekend?

I’m a new rider, just got an 06 YZ250F (yes i know it’s a track bike, i couldn’t pass the deal i got on it) and am looking at tents/bivy options and saddle bags.

I like the OR Helium Bivy, any chance anyone has any input or experience in the tent vs. bivy area? https://www.backcountry.com/outdoor-research-helium-bivy-odr00g2

I don’t have a ton of money so need to stay super budget… Anyone have any thoughts on the Tusk Traverse pannier bags? I know they’re not big but I’ll have my 50L pack w me and just deal w having more weight on me than the bike. https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-traverse-pannier-bags-p

Hey, a buddy & I happen to have a couple weeks coming up at the beginning of December and are starting to formulate a plan to drive / trailer our bikes from Vancouver BC to Sacramento to do 7 - 10 days of camping & riding.

We'd use a trailer or cube van to get our bikes down south so we don't have to deal with the mountains and shitty weather and figure Sacramento should be a good starting point. We're hoping we'll be able to park the truck somewhere safe while we're off camping, are there any suggestions at places to park the truck for a week or so?

Also any route suggestions? We're pretty open to anything as long as there's some camping along the way and the weather is decent. I've always wanted to see New Mexico, but haven't really been anywhere east of Las Vegas or south of San Diego.

It'd appreciate any tips from locals on places worth seeing and favourite rides.

Cheers!

Woah! With the sound on you can just make out the deep sound of the windmill.

Camping on lovely grass

Fishing this sandstone beauty

After reading about North Central PA almost two years ago I finally made it last weekend. Moto, camp and trout fishing. From Long Island NY to camp was about 680 miles. Getting home, took me about 7 hours (with a few pit stops; thank the moto gods the GWB was such a breeze). The rain went right past me on Sunday night and on Monday it was raining the whole way out of PA. Roads were really great and fun to ride. Even the dirt roads in this area were really well maintained. Camping is a little different from NY, with zero primitive. This $10/night ($15 if you're from out of state) camp site had a picknick table, grill, and nearby superb pit toilets--literally a brick $#!t house. I picked this campsite for the nearby stream, but found a spring nearby and didn't have to use my MSR water pump. You know you're in the right place when the audio/video advertisement at the gas station is for camping places. Thanks PA, your camping and fishing is top shelf.

Next year I will be able to study remotely which does put me in a rather nice situation of exploring Europe and chasing better weather than what we have in Sweden.
I also have parents in southern Spain which does leave me with a place to stay in case I need some rest.
But the plan is to stick to the southern part of Europe. Spain - France - Italy/Croatia - Serbia - Greece. Maybe even Turkey.

What I'm considering to bring:

* Bonneville T120 and myself
* Wingman of the Road - Toucan tent (and their canvas chair)
* Sidebag for tools, spare parts, battery charger, air compressor, etc
* Extra fuel tank (5L or so)
* Motorcycle cover (I would like to keep it a bit stealthy)
* 2 backpacks (LowePro Protactic BP AW 450 for clothing/hygiene and 350/250 for electronics)
* Electronics (laptop, camera gear with a lens of two as well as a drone)

The plan is to camp about 5 days per week and rent something for 2 days for laundry/shower.
I will also try and hit the gym once or twice per week and shower there.
I'm not much of a gourmet and I will eat mostly already made food I find in the store. No cooking,

Suggestions from more experienced moto campers as what else I should bring with me?

Passing through both here in the next couple of days. Idealily would like to camp as we pass through. Before setting up camp would like to hit up a brewery of some sort. Looking for outdoor seating and fire pit would be ideal. What do you recommend?

I'm seeing a lot of tents in motocamping reports.

I picked up an eno double nest and the atlas straps. It's tiny and very light weight. Fit in my tank bag tiny.

Most of the camping tents I see are large enough they're getting lashed on outside of luggage.

Is there a reason everyone's choosing tents that I am not aware of?

Building my first motocamping setup currently and just want to double check I'm not missing some sage wisdom somewhere.

Edit: I'll be returning the double nest eno and considering just going with the single nest if I want just a hammock to lay in. But I will be researching and purchasing a tent.

Thank you for the information everyone.