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Old 04-24-2011, 03:29 PM   #16
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Old 04-24-2011, 07:25 PM   #17
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Docv,

I do like to camp but haven't done as much as I like with the Nomad. I have the tourpak which really helps.

One side bag for clothes, the other for some of the other necessities, flashlights and others. I strap the sleeping bag on the passenger seat as my wife is not into camping as much. On top of the tourpak is the tent and chair.

Oh, campers are for wimps. ;)
So is bathrooms, hot showers, and toilet paper.
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Old 04-24-2011, 10:06 PM   #18
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Docv,

I do like to camp but haven't done as much as I like with the Nomad. I have the tourpak which really helps.

One side bag for clothes, the other for some of the other necessities, flashlights and others. I strap the sleeping bag on the passenger seat as my wife is not into camping as much. On top of the tourpak is the tent and chair.

Oh, campers are for wimps. ;)
So is bathrooms, hot showers, and toilet paper.
Bathroom - any tree will do.
Hot showers - you get done faster with cold water
toilet paper - leaves and grass work nicely.
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Old 04-25-2011, 07:13 AM   #20
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I camped a couple of times with the bike alone but now use the Tag Along trailer with a rack for a cooler. While I can rough it, I ask myself: why? For me its kind of like the iron butt thing. Yes I can, and have, driven 16 hours through driving rain and 35 degree temps. But again; why? I figure the things I do are supposed to be enjoyable. So I make them so generally.
I enjoy the creature comforts the trailer affords. A tent I can sleep four and walk around in. Mattress, table, chairs, light, stove, clothes, food, beverages and my archery stuff all neatly in a trailer you don't even notice is there.



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So is bathrooms, hot showers, and toilet paper.
Bathroom - any tree will do.
Hot showers - you get done faster with cold water
toilet paper - leaves and grass work nicely.
Note to self, stay upwind of waterman at the National and don't ride behind him at any cost. ;)
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Bathroom - any tree will do.
Hot showers - you get done faster with cold water
toilet paper - leaves and grass work nicely.
Note to self, stay upwind of waterman at the National and don't ride behind him at any cost. ;)
Didn't say I don't take a shower TC.
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Since I can't ride at the moment, I figure I'll have to settle for living vicariously through you good folk, while simultaneously learning how to better plan for my own excursions.

I'm interested in hearing about your experiences with Nomad camping. [or any motorcycle camping for that matter].

One thing that comes to mind is just how useful are the Nomad's bags? Up to this point, I've only seen them in photos and I'm curious about what can be fit inside them. Of the cruiser hard-bags I have seen so far, most seem to be more suited to smaller items like a camera and phone, or half helmut or a tightly rolled up jacket, and not much more. I don't think you could even fit a six pack of long necks in them, which is kind of my standard minimum requirement. ;) You should at least be able to make a beer run fer Pete-sake!

I also welcome your advice on equipment, such as those bits of gear that you either cant do without or that just seem to make the experience all the better.

For me, it was discovering the full-size inflatable air mattress that took my camping to a whole new level. MUCH more enjoyable and I got actual restful sleep. =)

My morning coffee is also something I prefer not to do without. While instant will do in a pinch, the combination of a small, nonbreakable French-press, and a single propane burner that fits atop a small canister, are also a must when "roughing it". Nothing like a fresh, hot cup of joe in the morning.

I've also found the small foldable-soft pack cooler is another invaluable item, as they take up almost no space when empty and can fit a twelve-pack with ice and still have room for a few other perishable items. They even work as extra storage space in a pinch.

Frankly, it doesn't even have to be informative, I'm interested in just hearing some good cycle camping stories too.

Thanks all for indulging me. I look forward to hearing from you.

Cheers!

Doc

The Nomad's bags work for me quite well when traveling. I can get 3 gallon sized milk jugs into each bag easily (to give you an idea of space).

I have saddlebag liners, which I think is a must. I can pack a weekend's worth of clothes in one bag, and use the other for things like shoes, toiletries, and tools.

A cooler for cold drinks during a ride is a must. I have a small coleman one that fits a six pack easily, along with a good-sized lunch.

I've often thought about how I would carry a tent and other supplies - probably a large bag on the back seat would handle most items I would need (kitchenware, lights, etc..). The tent, sleeping bag, pillows, mats and all that would be strapped to the saddlebag rails on each bag (they're not just for looks!).

I've not done motorcycle camping, but Ann and I have take more than our share of weekend getaways on the bikes. We do grocery shopping after we get the bikes unpacked, and we can easily fit a weekend's worth of groceries for two people into the saddle bags.
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Note to self, stay upwind of waterman at the National and don't ride behind him at any cost. ;)
Didn't say I don't take a shower TC.
I figured if you took a cold shower you would cut it short and not get real clean.
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Old 04-25-2011, 04:01 PM   #25
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I thought you didnt want to be "behind" because of the "grass" reference.
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So is bathrooms, hot showers, and toilet paper.
Bathroom - any tree will do.
Hot showers - you get done faster with cold water
toilet paper - leaves and grass work nicely.
I'd like to master the art of throwing my hind legs up and pulling my hind quarters across the grass like my dog dose. You know, just in case.
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Bathroom - any tree will do.
Hot showers - you get done faster with cold water
toilet paper - leaves and grass work nicely.
I'd like to master the art of throwing my hind legs up and pulling my hind quarters across the grass like my dog dose. You know, just in case.
Ummm ....... don't dogs lick their a**es clean?
 
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I'd like to master the art of throwing my hind legs up and pulling my hind quarters across the grass like my dog dose. You know, just in case.
Ummm ....... don't dogs lick their a**es clean?

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