Bike Camping

[Sean]

So I was thinking about buying some saddle bags and doing some camping around the state this summer. This is such a great state and I'd love to see more of it. Can you help me figure the necessities?

- Tent: 1/2 person
- sleeping bag
- matress pad
- maybe some sort of roadside kit (tire plug and O2 cart, tools)
- fishing pole (more important than socks)
- clothes
- camping dishes for food
- food
- ????

I know a couple of people have a huge list, but I'm just thinking weekends. Any tips?

Anybody know some good camping spots? (that's a loaded Q)

[Devaclis]

http://camping-rider.com/motorcycle-camping.html


http://wetleather.com/reference/camping.html

[Devaclis]

The wife and I are going to be doing a lot of this over then next year. We are currently getting our gear and prepping the bike (hers is on the way) for off road riding and caring all of the gear. If you want to get together for a brew and toss around idears, let me know

[salsashark]

You might want to get a tent that will fit at least one whole person... those 1/2 person tents are not comfortable at all...

[Vehicle 1]

So I was thinking about buying some saddle bags and doing some camping around the state this summer.

That is really cool you doing that.
I was thinking about loading the 848 (I got the system down where I can carry a good amount of stuff) and doing some weekend camping trips this summer too.

I would need to find spots with easy dirt road access, can't really tackle much (safely and consistently... lol) on a sportbike.

Post up easy access camping spots when you find them please

What bike are you using for this?

D.

[= Buckeye Jess =]

I second the motion on sites accessible by sportbike!

[Sortarican]

I'm going to host at least one cabin/camp/ride this summer.
There's nice camping spots right behind the cabin in Fairplay and we can use the cabin for meals. showers, etc.
Some nice riding close by, both paved and dirt.
The camping sites are only a run on decent dirt roads from 285.

I'll be sure to let you know when it goes down.

[Sean]

If you want to get together for a brew and toss around idears, let me know

You had me at beer....

You might want to get a tent that will fit at least one whole person... those 1/2 person tents are not comfortable at all...

I plan on losing a lot of weight. This is a good motivator

That is really cool you doing that.
I was thinking about loading the 848 (I got the system down where I can carry a good amount of stuff) and doing some weekend camping trips this summer too.

I would need to find spots with easy dirt road access, can't really tackle much (safely and consistently... lol) on a sportbike.

Post up easy access camping spots when you find them please

What bike are you using for this?

D.

yeah, we're on the same page. I'm on an 01 R6. I've met up with friends car camping in Buena Vista and up Poudre Canyon before and really liked it. It's usually 5-10 miles of dirt rd off of a main one. I'd love to find some more.

I was just thinking that we might be able to get a small group of bikes to do a once a month circle. Maybe more, but that's a start. Friday afternoon/eve head one direction, camp, maybe another site the next night, and head back sunday. I would just love to see some more of CO.

[64BonnieLass]

A couple things I thought might be helpful added to the bottom:

- Tent: 1/2 person
- sleeping bag
- matress pad
- maybe some sort of roadside kit (tire plug and O2 cart, tools)
- fishing pole (more important than socks) (yes warm socks)
- clothes
- camping dishes for food
- food
knife
flashlight
matches
advil
wet wipes in ziplock baggy for face and hands
paper towels in ziplock baggy
sunscreen
small military can opener if needed (P-38 )
- ????

[Tipys]

Flare gun

[Nick_Ninja]

Flare gun

One billion dollars of liability insurance for when you burn down the forest.

[asp_125]

A couple things I thought might be helpful added to the bottom:

- Tent: 1/2 person
- sleeping bag
- matress pad
- maybe some sort of roadside kit (tire plug and O2 cart, tools)
- fishing pole (more important than socks)
- clothes
- camping dishes for food
- food
knife
flashlight
matches
advil
wet wipes in ziplock baggy for face and hands
sunscreen
small military can opener if needed
- ????

- MSR whisperlite stove
- bug spray
- small folding shovel
- marshmallows (for smores!)

In general look at the stuff that mountaineering campers use, small and light.

[asp_125]

Here's a good checklist:
http://micapeak.com/checklists/mclist.html

[Sean]

- marshmallows (for smores!)

I like the way you think.

[Tipys]

One billion dollars of liability insurance for when you burn down the forest.

As long as he doesnt use it to burn a letter he should be good.

[Sean]

One billion dollars of liability insurance for when you burn down the forest.

As long as he doesnt use it to burn a letter he should be good.

I'm insistent for a non-whoring thread. Thank you.

[asp_125]

Not really in Colorado but easy access off the highway. There are a couple of campgrounds next to the Green River, east of Moab along Hwy 128. http://maps.google.com/maps?sourceid...,0.501251&z=11

[Tipys]

I'm insistent for a non-whoring thread. Thank you.

I really wast trying to whore it up it just happened. Maybe not a flame gun because of statements made in past posts. But I would suggest some sort of signaling device.

[Bueller]

Most RV campgrounds have tent sites, shower and laundry in some.

[Sortarican]

Most RV campgrounds have tent sites, shower and laundry in some.

..and are usually paved or justg a short run off pavement so easily accessible by sportbike.

The Grand Lake and Blue Mesa areas have several campgrounds as well as Golden Gate Park for very close to town camping.

[Sean]

Most RV campgrounds have tent sites, shower and laundry in some.

Good Point. At least for me, I think I would rather get away from a formal site a little. Then I have less of a chance getting arrested for getting drunk and running around naked

[Bueller]

Good Point. At least for me, I think I would rather get away from a formal site a little. Then I have less of a chance getting arrested for getting drunk and running around naked

Many of the remote ones are pretty primative, or try Natnl forrest campgrounds

[= Buckeye Jess =]

Good Point. At least for me, I think I would rather get away from a formal site a little. Then I have less of a chance getting arrested for getting drunk and running around naked

Starting to think that a group ride/camp trip would be a baaad idea in that case! lol

Anyway, for group trips isn't it easier to pack a bit more if each person brings specific items each? Such as I bring the tent, you bring utensils, they bring lantern/stove, and so on...?

[Sortarican]

Anyway, for group trips isn't it easier to pack a bit more if each person brings specific items each?

For groups it's really nice to have someone in a chase vehicle that can carry bulky gear and haul bake broken bikes (God forbid).

For one or two people spliting gear is a great idea.

And backpacker sites have great ideas on low bulk/weight camping gear.