Author Topic: How do you carry your camping gear? (Read 22137 times)

Ron Dawg · « **Reply #20 on:** December 01, 2015, 04:32:59 PM »

This is my previous bike INSIDE my camping gear. Haven't hauled the C-14 yet.

Throttle 8 · « **Reply #21 on:** December 01, 2015, 05:17:58 PM »

Quote from: sailor_chic on December 01, 2015, 04:13:42 PM

And here I was thinking that men were supposed to be tough. Appears that most are preferring to not camp in a rustic style.

Rustic is over rated! LOL! Been there and done that it my younger years. Not to mention that in Canada the mosquitoes have been known to carry away small dogs! At the end of a long day riding now I want two things---a long hot shower; and the directions to the hotel bar!

Conrad · « **Reply #22 on:** December 02, 2015, 04:32:35 AM »

Quote from: Rhino on December 01, 2015, 09:52:35 AM

Does it have to be an enclosed trailer? I know where you can buy a fine purple.. I mean Magneta trailer...

Magneta is NOT a color!

I went trailer shopping yesterday. I have to check out another dealer as the local dealer is a bit pricy.

Conrad · « **Reply #23 on:** December 02, 2015, 04:35:41 AM »

Quote from: sailor_chic on December 01, 2015, 04:13:42 PM

And here I was thinking that men were supposed to be tough. Appears that most are preferring to not camp in a rustic style.

Been there done that!

VirginiaJim · « **Reply #24 on:** December 02, 2015, 04:43:52 AM »

Quote from: Conrad on December 02, 2015, 04:32:35 AM

Magneta is NOT a color!

I went trailer shopping yesterday. I have to check out another dealer as the local dealer is a bit pricy.

I know where you can get a decent one on the cheap.

http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=20015.0

Conrad · « **Reply #25 on:** December 02, 2015, 04:46:41 AM »

Quote from: VirginiaJim on December 02, 2015, 04:43:52 AM

I know where you can get a decent one on the cheap.

http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=20015.0

1jeep · « **Reply #26 on:** December 02, 2015, 07:21:54 AM »

Yes, like Conrad I no longer "really" camp and prefer a bed/heat and ac.

works4me · « **Reply #27 on:** December 02, 2015, 09:05:44 AM »

Quote from: Throttle 8 on December 01, 2015, 03:36:12 PM

This is how I go camping.

Does the management frown on campfires in the lobby?

If invited, would you "hang out" with any hotel guest
you just met and had nothing in common with,
including this forum?

Does anybody enjoy listening to your "hotel stories"?

Rhino · « **Reply #28 on:** December 02, 2015, 09:08:51 AM »

Quote from: sailor_chic on December 01, 2015, 04:13:42 PM

And here I was thinking that men were supposed to be tough. Appears that most are preferring to not camp in a rustic style.

I do but not on the Connie. On my DR650 I can get to places out of the way. I NEVER camp at a designated camp site where another tent is just feet away. I find places where the next human is miles away.

tradrockrat · « **Reply #29 on:** December 02, 2015, 09:14:01 AM »

Quote from: Throttle 8 on December 01, 2015, 05:17:58 PM

Rustic is over rated! LOL! Been there and done that it my younger years. Not to mention that in Canada the mosquitoes have been known to carry away small dogs! At the end of a long day riding now I want two things---a long hot shower; and the directions to the hotel bar!

But nothing beats a small camp fire, two bottles of beer you've been icing in your tiny cooler all day, and a small transistor radio picking up the only station for miles (inevitably an oldies station).

VirginiaJim · « **Reply #30 on:** December 02, 2015, 12:21:43 PM »

Quote from: works4me on December 02, 2015, 09:05:44 AM

Does the management frown on campfires in the lobby?

If invited, would you "hang out" with any hotel guest
you just met and had nothing in common with,
including this forum?

Does anybody enjoy listening to your "hotel stories"?

When I ride with a group and stay in a hotel. I generally hang out with them for a nice evening meal at a restaurant within walking distance typically. I believe I have plenty of companionship should I need/want it. I also don't have to worry about bad weather, starting a fire, loud neighbors, hard ground, nosy neighbors, etc. I like staying in hotels and I do strike up conversations at the hotel bar or even the restaurant bar. Typically I have something in common with everyone so it's not a big deal to have a conversation with someone I don't know. I guess I'm not a camping person at all and find really nothing I like about it, personally. It doesntworksforme.

Cold Streak · « **Reply #31 on:** December 11, 2015, 02:45:08 PM »

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But nothing beats a small camp fire, two bottles of beer you've been icing in your tiny cooler all day, and a small transistor radio picking up the only station for miles (inevitably an oldies station).

I agree with you completely, except the two bottles of beer are used for preparing to set up camp, the fire is big enough to be seen from outer space and a large amount of bourbon or other whiskey is consumed while burning every piece of combustible material within reach except the tents and chairs unless the fire is too small. Maybe I have a problem.