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The ferret Offline
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Post: #11
RE: Tents
Riding in the rain is not particularly fun, but camping in it is miserable lol.

here's a good website for guys who like to camp on motorcycles run by a great fellow from the ST forum

http://www.motocampers.com/forums/forum.php

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(This post was last modified: 01-19-2018 09:58 AM by The ferret.)
01-19-2018 09:56 AM
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Rocky Offline
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Nova Scotia, Canada
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Post: #12
RE: Tents
(01-19-2018 09:56 AM)The ferret Wrote:  Riding in the rain is not particularly fun, but camping in it is miserable lol.

here's a good website for guys who like to camp on motorcycles run by a great fellow from the ST forum

http://www.motocampers.com/forums/forum.php

I agree ferret.
In the 90's into the early 20's I did some tent camping on bike trips with a pop-up dome tent, but if the weather was closing in I always had funds on hand for a motel Big Grin

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01-19-2018 10:01 AM
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Houtman Offline
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NC USA
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Post: #13
RE: Tents
Had enough of tents and holes in the ground when doing my military service in Holland. From than on hotels/motels only !
01-19-2018 01:56 PM
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4 Paws Offline
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MM 199 on BRP (Fancy Gap VA)
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Post: #14
RE: Tents
Hammocks and tarps for me though I admit to preferring hotels with free breakfast the past few decades.

My wifes idea of a night under the stars involves 5 star hotels though she will consider 4stars if the restaurant is good.

Best thing I learned from my dog: “Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joy ride". Dan D.
01-19-2018 02:03 PM
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zippooriginal Offline
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Deming, NM
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Post: #15
RE: Tents
(01-19-2018 03:14 AM)W/R Wrote:  [quote='zippooriginal' pid='192828' dateline='1516348737']
I'm looking for recommendations for a tent to use while touring.
My main consideration is to stay dry during any kind of rainstorm.
Any advice would be helpful. Thanks.[/size]

Do you have defined characteristics you are looking for outside of that?

1 or 2 man, price, luggage space, etc could narrow down the search somewhat.

My wife and I have been motorcycle camping for 25 years now, even though we now can afford hotels we still choose to camp.

Since I camp alone a 2 man tent is sufficient for me and gear. Price around $250.
01-20-2018 10:17 AM
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Banned Offline
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Post: #16
RE: Tents
(01-20-2018 10:17 AM)zippooriginal Wrote:  
(01-19-2018 03:14 AM)W/R Wrote:  [quote='zippooriginal' pid='192828' dateline='1516348737']
I'm looking for recommendations for a tent to use while touring.
My main consideration is to stay dry during any kind of rainstorm.
Any advice would be helpful. Thanks.[/size]

Do you have defined characteristics you are looking for outside of that?

1 or 2 man, price, luggage space, etc could narrow down the search somewhat.

My wife and I have been motorcycle camping for 25 years now, even though we now can afford hotels we still choose to camp.

Since I camp alone a 2 man tent is sufficient for me and gear. Price around $250.

Here is the updated version of the tent I have been using since 1997:
https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5058-188/Elixir-2-Tent

I have never gotten wet in it, we got caught in a freak storm in Green River, UT in '08 that my wife thought was going to kill us -dry as a bone.

I would recommend a dome tent over a tunnel tent. Dome tents are free standing in case of hard ground where you can't drive pegs in (happens).
01-20-2018 10:38 AM
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Flynrider Offline
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Phoenix, AZ
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Post: #17
RE: Tents
My first priority for a tent is like yours. Stay dry!

For the last seven seasons I've been using a Coleman Hooligan 2 for both plane and motorcycle camping. It's a 2 person tent with a relatively large footprint, so there's plenty of room for gear.

It's a basic single pole tent, so you do have to stake the 4 corners to set it up (i.e. it's not a standalone tent). It sets up in about 5 min.

For weather protection it has a 4 inch, ripstop tub floor. The rain fly comes down below the upper edge of the floor, making it virtually rain proof. I haven't gotten wet, even in torrential downpours.

The tent itself is all mesh, with the rain fly providing weather protection. As such, there is plenty of ventilation.

They retail for about $50.

https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-200000197...B00V85D0EY

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01-20-2018 12:41 PM
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