I’m bougie AF so I also have a handheld camping espresso machine and milk frother. I stuff oatmeal packs in it for storage, as well as tea bags or some ramen. A Jet Boil is how I cook all my food while camping. Always keep a bottle of water or canteen readily available as the ride there sure will dehydrate you but it’ll also aid your next day hangover from the beers you didn’t realize you downed while chillin’ by the fire. I have a little pocket knife style silverware gadget and always have a knife strapped to my boot or belt. I just love that it’s metal so I don’t have to worry about it breaking. I use this for coffee, oatmeal, soup, etc. The food situation: I carabiner my S&D Co. I literally HATE to plug amazon but that’s where I got mine, if you find somewhere local that has them, LMK. My camp chair packs as small as my water bottle. The last thing I want to do after riding 8 hours straight is to not have a spot to chill when I finally get that campfire going. If you don’t want to spend money on a compression or inflatable pillow, bring a pillowcase and just stuff your hoodie or clothes into it at night. This allows for quick easy access to my rain gear without having to un-bungee my sissy bar bag but also, again a space saver. I also strap my camp blanket to the front of my handlebars and roll my rain gear inside of it. SPACE SAVING TIPS: I roll my bed mat inside my sleeping bag real tight so that it is one less thing to find room for. So, I also have an inflatable bed mat for comfort, and I bring my S&D co. I’ve learned with mine that it being the smallest rolled one = not fucking warm. I found buying one online was hard because I wanted to see how small it rolled up. My sleeping bag was the smallest one I could find from a local hunting store. I also have a battery powered light or a glowstick I keep in my tent and always have a headlamp I just hang around the campsite with so you can find your way back or maybe even create a strobe light dance party in the middle of the field if you feel inclined, I know I have. Definitely bigger than I need for motorcycle camping but it fits on my bike solid so having the extra room to get off your rain soaked jeans and snuggle up after a long day of riding is worth it to me. I have a two-person Polar tent that I won at the Babes Ride Out / M.O.T.O Fam raffle a few years back. Let’s start with your sleeping arrangements. I learned how I didn’t use half the shit I packed but if you’re new to this, it’s a great list to eliminate some packing anxiety for such a unique experience. My current pack list is even half the size of this one provided. (side note: the dudes also ask me if I have x/y/z all fucking weekend because they forgot it… be the prepared friend, it's not as bad as it sounds.)Ī version of the checklist below was given to me on my first camp trip seven or eight years ago and you’d be so proud to know that motorcycle camping has changed my entire outlook on what I need or use while on the road. Most of the dudes I ride with could put a change of underwear and their toothbrush in a bag and be set for a long weekend on the road. There is something about packing up everything you need to live for a weekend in one bag and slanging it on the back of your bike.Īnyone who knows me knows that I like to be prepared and am by far not a minimalist (I used to be that bitch with 3 suitcases for a weekend trip to Florida #sorrynotsorry) So it’s pretty hilarious I’m so into motorcycle camping. Motorcycle camping is by far my favorite way to spend riding two wheels. A Checklist and Tips for Motorcycle Camping by Jodi Drew, owner of Spoke & Dagger Co.
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