BradfordBenn
06-20-2004, 11:27 PM
Well after not camping in over 15 years I learned quite a bit during the camping trip for the summer solstice. So in some random semblance of order are some of the things I learned as a returning camper new to motorcycle camping...
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It is fun!
Don't bring the large folding Lazy Boy chair with the foot rest, it won't fit neatly on the bike
It is possible to get a Wiggly sleeping bag into a stuff stack and compress it to half its size
Remember to purchase food on the way INTO the campsite
A tent that was right sized 15 years ago seems awfully small now. I got my money's worth though cause it was $20
Before you put on the straps and bungees to the load do an idiot check
Earplugs are also good for other people who snore
Apparently I snore some nights but not others
It is possible to put up a tent inside out
It is nice to have a "gear" tent to store stuff in
It might be good to have a travel eating utensil set, but it does you no good without a plate or food
Don't let Lorezapam cook beans, he cooks them toooooooo long
You can put your towel over the top of your tent to dry out
Carry a hammer/mallet to stake your tent down
I packed tooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much stuff
No one is going to care if you wear the same clothes two days in a row
Bring a bath towel, a clean up towel, a hand towel, and just some shop rags
Look out for tree roots when placing your tent
Gravel roadways suck on an RT
Bring maps, and batteries
Always change your socks
Bring a drinking cup/mug
Don't try to heat PopTarts over a barbeque even if they are smores flavor (I learned that one at home)
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So what have you learned? What would you share with a new motorcylce camper?
Off to read Bob Woofter's book, I wonder if he is giving a seminar this year.... drat should have paid attention last year.
[list=1]
It is fun!
Don't bring the large folding Lazy Boy chair with the foot rest, it won't fit neatly on the bike
It is possible to get a Wiggly sleeping bag into a stuff stack and compress it to half its size
Remember to purchase food on the way INTO the campsite
A tent that was right sized 15 years ago seems awfully small now. I got my money's worth though cause it was $20
Before you put on the straps and bungees to the load do an idiot check
Earplugs are also good for other people who snore
Apparently I snore some nights but not others
It is possible to put up a tent inside out
It is nice to have a "gear" tent to store stuff in
It might be good to have a travel eating utensil set, but it does you no good without a plate or food
Don't let Lorezapam cook beans, he cooks them toooooooo long
You can put your towel over the top of your tent to dry out
Carry a hammer/mallet to stake your tent down
I packed tooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much stuff
No one is going to care if you wear the same clothes two days in a row
Bring a bath towel, a clean up towel, a hand towel, and just some shop rags
Look out for tree roots when placing your tent
Gravel roadways suck on an RT
Bring maps, and batteries
Always change your socks
Bring a drinking cup/mug
Don't try to heat PopTarts over a barbeque even if they are smores flavor (I learned that one at home)
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So what have you learned? What would you share with a new motorcylce camper?
Off to read Bob Woofter's book, I wonder if he is giving a seminar this year.... drat should have paid attention last year.