Tent & Camping Gear

[Streak]

Hi Gents,

I am preparing for my first Farride, and i am considering the single tent/swag/inflatable mattress option.

but i dont have a big budget, can people reccomend what they use, and costs? and opinons?

I am considering:

for a bed

http://www.crazysales.com.au/bestway-single-bed-air-mattress-w-pillow-67401au.html

for the tent

http://www.tentworld.com.au/showitem.aspx?item=129730

but give me your thoughts good and bad!

[Brock]

That bed looks like a tight fit for the tent, you could be a little close to the roof....

For ease and speed of set up / break down, perhaps a Swag and a two man dome for those iffy nights..

[Malcolm6112]

I got a two man, more like a one and a half from Ananconda. It was on sale for next to nix. weighs 1.2kg and fits in the pannier.

http://www.anaconda.com.au/Product-Listing/Camp-and-Hike/Shelter/Dome-Tents

I have a Hawkesbury.

Do you have that much room to fit that size bed into your tent?
http://www.anaconda.com.au/Product-Listing/Camp-and-Hike/Sleep#c=478&fr7=&fr10=&fr13=&fr14=307&fr15=&p=1

I use hiking equipment, that way I can fit tent, mattress, sleeping bag and stove in two panniers, along with food.

 

[Dan]

I used a 3-man tent and an airbed back in the UK.  The tent was a cheap Vango Alpha, dunno if you can get them here though.

What I did learn is, next time I will buy a tent that pitches outer-first or all in one.  With my last tent, you had to pitch the inner first and then put the outer sheet over the top - if it was raining the whole thing got soaked.

The airbed was just a single camping one.  I think you can get them in K-Mart for $15 or so.  We bought some a few months back to sleep on until our bed arrived - slept on them for about a month and they were pretty comfy. 

I think that mattress in the link looks a bit too thick.

[terrydj]

No idea about what you have but for me I always have a tent that I can stand up in. At times for a single overnighter I have a coleman 3 manner, but for more than 1 night its always a tent I can stand up in.  Theirs more room, places for your gear and if it rains the extra room just makes things better than constantly trying to avoid hitting the side of the tent?????? and laying bloody down all the time. And air beds are good

[Streak]

so how do you fit it in? the tents i am looking at take up a fair wack of the top box, and when you add mattress, and stuff, means you dont have alot of room left

[terrydj]

Just ocky it onto your passenger seat, put your sleeping bag on top and away you go. If you got one of them collapsable askys you can put that below the tent. If you do it right you got a bit of a back rest. Just remember to get some decent Ocky straps, like them flat ones from Kmart. Hmmm now you got a top box for stuff, a pannier for stuff and a pannier for a bag of ice or 2 and some food. That is if you have aST1100 that has decent panniers.

[alans1100]

so how do you fit it in? the tents i am looking at take up a fair wack of the top box, and when you add mattress, and stuff, means you dont have alot of room left

Hi Streak,

Can sum it in one word.........Trailer. Sooner or later if your planning the long distance trips it's by far the better option. Which is whay I have a

Oherwise,

My dome tent when in its bag will easily strap in front of top case. Sleeping bag in front of that. Not much good if the partner is with you but.

When packing air beds you need to keep them away from hard surfaces as it's quite possible to wear a hole in them. Even the trailer we wrap ours in a towel.

Keep the top box for lighter gear and stuff you might need along the way, heavier items in the side case to keep weight lower and try to balance the load. makes the bike more stable.

Most of it's trial and error stuff and a big learning curve.

 

Alan

[Streak]

yep, i dont get to do many though, hence why i am just trying to find a simple cost effective setup, that i can put away and pull out when i need it

[Streak]

Well this is what i just ordered, all i need to get is the 12V air pump and we shall see what falls out, worse comes to worse i have not spent much and the experiment failed 

I went cheap as I want to see how it all works


   1 x 3 Man Double Layer Dome Tent  $39.95
 
   1 x Caribee Glacial Bay Jumbo Sleeping Bag - 0 degrees $39.95
 
   1 x Bestway Comfort Quest Flocked Single Air Mattress $14.95
 

[Down Under]

Hey Streak, I bought one of these weather proof bags which I use to put extra gear in.  It's as tough as and straps nicely to the back seat.  I reckon it would be ideal for keeping all your camping gear together.

http://theluggageprofessionals.com.au/caribee-kokoda-65-weather-proof-bag.html

[Apache]

Mate I use a Hennessy hammock. It comes with a water proof fly, fully zippered ful screen net and weighs next to nothing and packs up to a very small package. Cost $200 delivered from the states. Works for me and a few guys I recommended this to swear by it so yeah my 2c's ;-)

[terrydj]

Now that hammocks kool. Heres a Vid. http://hennessyhammock.com/
Just one thing though??????? what happens if theirs no trees

[Apache]

Now that hammocks kool. Heres a Vid. http://hennessyhammock.com/
Just one thing though??????? what happens if theirs no trees

Yep thats them . in relation to your qestion tho, Im pretty sure he's not doing the Dakar Rally and seeing as this is Australia, trees wouldnt be a problem 

[Tipsy]

  py

And How about this as an accessory

http://www.12volt-travel.com/12-volt-travel-coffee-mugs-c-98.html

They even have a electronic siren come PA unit
and a Klaxan Horn

[saaz]

A TV would be nice for those boring trips while riding along. I have some space up the front for one   

[Diesel]

so how do you fit it in? the tents i am looking at take up a fair wack of the top box, and when you add mattress, and stuff, means you dont have alot of room left

This is what my 13 looks like fully loaded. Camping gear - top box, recovery gear and tool box - rhs pannier, wet weathers, extra shoes, general crap - lhs pannier, clothes and electronic gadgets - tank bag, tent, bed roll, camp chair - pillion seat. All up weight 5.63 tonnes!     



I have always been accused of taking waaaaay too much tho - just in case!         

Cheers, Diesel

[terrydj]

Bloody amatuer Diesal.
Heres a pick of the bike last trip to Victoria last time this time of the year.
Hears a list of the gear
On the Dash: GPS, VHF, FM radio,Spot tracker, tyre pressure guage/reader with inbuilt light
Tank Bag: 3x2mtr tarp, Fuel stove, Coffee, sugar, 3 tins of food, lamp for tent, torch, muesli bars,tin cup, camping atlas, small umbrella, spare glasses, camelbak, 12v compressor, map? and a few other things
Passenger seat: sleeping bag, 3/4 man tent, chair, callapsable esky;
DRYrider bag: single air bed, clothes 2 sets, wind cheater jumper, tracky dacks, 10" laptop, more food and whatever else fits in
Left pannier: shoes, wet weather gear, couple of full size screwdrivers, full water bottle, hat and stuff.
Right pannier empty, so I can put ice, food and cans of drink in it before I stop for the night, weekend, whatever???
Under the seat: Starcom Digital
Under the seat at the back in the rear guard: Slime compressor with worms and spare fuse in it, puncture repair tools, ST1100 tool kit with a couple of extra tools, plastic tape, stubby philips head screwdriver and stuff
Right hand  pocket lockable: USB bizzo that fits in my cig lighter so I can plug in things to charge Link:  http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Universal-USB-Car-Socket-Charger-F-iPhone-3G-3GS-Orange-/140576345920?pt=AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item20bb00cf40
Charging stuff for phone and spare MP3 and other stuff
Left hand side pocket: compression bandages and a one of those things on a coil I put down under my side stand when its a bit soft Link: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Side-Stand-Support-Plate-GP-/310353896243?pt=AU_Motorcycle_Parts_Accessories&hash=item484288a333

[Diesel]

Ha! you didn't mention:

The family beagle; the leg hair exfoliator, the turban OR the aromatherapy kit! Call yourself a biker eh?       ROOKIE!       

By the way - has that tank bag ever moved around Terry? It's a magnetic one yes? You have shown us pics of the washers on your tank bag - just wondering what sort of grip it has fully loaded?

Cheers

[alans1100]

Hi Terry,

I notice the towbar on the 1100. I take it you don't have a trailer if you're loading that much on the bike.

Mind you after nearly six years towing a trailer with my 1100 I see in the owners manual today that the bike isn't designed to tow a trailer.
Rather funny considering I got a trailer B4 the bike. With a partner a trailer is not an option.
 

Alan

[terrydj]

Diesal, mate, how many times do I have to tell yah that I'm not a biker, I'm just an old bikie and have always been one
The tank bag has never moved. The washers I stuck on the leathercover do the job really well and theirs a strap that wraps around under the bars.
Alan,I've had a Classic trailer for years, theirs a picture of it here near the bootom of the page: Link http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=227.0
When I travel by myself I never take the trailer, but from memory have taken it maybe once when by myself, and thats because I was taking gear for another rider

[Streak]

Well not bad going I ordered my gear on Tuesday night, and Delivered today, not bad at all, i have lots of little extra's to get, but all in all not bad for 194 delivered,

1 single air bed
1 queen air bed
1 three man dome tent
2 0 degree sleeping bags (able to connect together)

I just have to get a couple more things and i am good to do

[Brock]

You want to put a quenn and a single in a three man tent?????

In the words of "The Castle"  Tell im hes dreamin....

[Streak]

lol no no, it was a good buy to get it together, planning for taking myself alone, and of course taking the boss with me as well, you know sometimes you have to play politics to get what you want 

[Streak]

Left hand side pocket: compression bandages and a one of those things on a coil I put down under my side stand when its a bit soft Link: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Side-Stand-Support-Plate-GP-/310353896243?pt=AU_Motorcycle_Parts_Accessories&hash=item484288a333

ordered one of these last night, look the goods terry, and i also ordered today:

12V Pump http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/250969494519?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_2022wt_1139

Hat Light http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/FISHING-HEADLAMP-CAMPING-Clip-On-HAT-CAP-LIGHT-11-LED-inc-Batteries-/250920567448?pt=AU_Accessories_Tackle&hash=item3a6c080298#ht_2774wt_1045

Inflatable Pillow http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/230683695197?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_1745wt_1037

my thoughts at this stage are to camp, not sure on the cooking and food side of things though, what are the best ways around that.