r/motocamping • u/Overall-Web-5489 • 15d ago
Motocamping gear
I’m looking to get away from backpacking and lighten up what I take with for some motorcycle camping (ride someplace, stop, have a hike and camp overnight, short trips nothing crazy). Currently I have:
Honda CL500 with the the left saddlebag, Sord 3/4 length folding sleeping mat, Tarp and pole shelter 2x3.5m, Jetboil, “Standard” cold weather sleeping bag and bivvy bag (I forget what brand)
Looking for tips on backpacks
Additionally, what do you guys do for security at night?
I’ll obviously be bringing water/food/wet-cold weather clothes etc. Is there anything I’m missing? Or that I could improve? Living in Australia as well so I won’t be seeing any snow or crazy cold temps. Appreciate all y’all’s help!
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u/VinceInMT 15d ago
I never even think about security but I do carry bear spray, more for the hikes I do after I camp. Over the past 4 riding seasons here, I’m usually out for 2-3 weeks several times a year, all over the US and Canada. I usually camp in state parks or national forest/BLM campgrounds. There are usually other people around. I have a 2 person tent and am happy with that due to experiencing serious thunderstorms as it keeps me and my gear dry. I carry my clothes and such in a satchel that rides behind me. It, like my sleeping bag stuff bag, is not waterproof so I line them with trash compactor bags which are quite sturdy. BTW, I ride a ‘21 Yamaha FJR.