Motorcycle Camping Gear

Finding comfortable motorcycle camping gear is essential to enjoying a relaxing ride and sound restful slumber, and allows for reduced travel requirements.

Grubstick's collapsible and lightweight campfire cooking stick allows for romantic flame-cooked meals wherever your motorcycle takes you, while tarpaulins provide another useful option as extra seating when needed.

Tent

Tents are an integral component of any camping kit. Not only will they shield your motorcycle from inclement weather and provide a comfortable place for you and your passengers to rest, they can also act as storage for essentials like sleeping bags and cooking equipment.

There are a variety of tents designed specifically to meet the needs of bikers on the market. One such tent is Big Agnes Blacktail tent, featuring shorter 12 inch pole sections which fit easily in a motorcycle pannier and featuring an expansive 28 square foot vestibule which can accommodate bicycle storage, plus 9 square feet for gear.

A fantastic alternative is the Lone Rider Mototent, made of tough materials that pack down into an easily transportable size that fits in a motorcycle pannier. It includes a garage area to fit a bike with tires removed as well as plenty of sleeping space - not forgetting its stuff sack for easy storing and repacking!

Cooking equipment

There's a delicate balance between having enough gear for your motorcycle camping trip and overpacking it. Items should either serve multiple functions or be essential enough that their added weight won't hinder you on the trip.

An ergonomic camp chair will help to prevent backaches after long rides. An adaptable sleeping bag that suits the season and climate you plan on camping in is also essential.

Bring along a flashlight or headlamp that can provide lighting inside of your tent at night, as well as a water bottle in order to stay hydrated during your camping experience.

One of the most useful pieces of equipment for biker camping trips is a tarp. Not only can it act as a ground mat to sleep on, but extra shelter when rainstorms roll in will make for a much more pleasant camping trip experience. Find one lightweight and compact for maximum comfort during biker camping adventures.

Navigation tools

An essential piece of motorcycle camping gear, headlamps or flashlights provide essential illumination at night and free up both hands for riding. When selecting one that meets your budget and brightness needs, be sure to pack additional batteries as well.

An essential piece of motorcycle camping gear is a bike lock, which will prevent theft from your own bike while being easy to transport on your trip. Also consider bringing along a bike communicator such as Magellan's zumo XT which provides turn-by-turn navigation on both paved and dirt routes as well as access to its community database of tracks and trails shared by users.

Other essential items for motorcycle camping gear include a waterproof firestarter, lightweight tent and sleeping bag, cooking equipment and cooking utensils. In addition, it would be wise to pack a small first aid kit equipped with bandages, alcohol wipes, hydrogen peroxide and heat packs as safety measures.

Personal hygiene

Camping requires personal hygiene equipment. A small toothbrush, toothpaste, travel tissue packs, mouthwash and eco-friendly soap are essential, while deodorant, wet wipes and sanitary napkins may also come in handy. Noise-canceling headphones may come in handy for listening to music or podcasts at night; just ensure you store them separately within their own waterproof bag or pouch! Be wary when packing perfumes or body sprays that could attract animals into your camp site!

Your choice of gear depends on where and for how long you are travelling as well as weather conditions, but hardwearing, durable motorcycle camping gear will ensure you can remain comfortable no matter the conditions. Take an emergency first aid kit along for added peace of mind; such a purchase could save both stress and money!