Show me pics of your fully loaded out (for camping) bike

Al Gully said:

On my iPad, no such check box, I only see these 3 options for check boxes.

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Not sure how an ipad renders the site sorry. I'm talking about using the little picture icon.

Off to the Canal Campground, Grand Rivers, KY with the wife for some two up camping.

My first try at motorcycle camping.

my new triumph tiger 800 in bishop ca loaded up for its first real trip. spent 6 wks riding almost 5k mi all around az, into co as far as durango and then back through southern ut. i was very happy with the bike, even did some interesting rides (w/o luggage) off pavement, such as titus canyon in death valley np. since i'm satisfied the tiger can be my new touring bike and i don't need 2, i am looking to sell my 07 ST. it was a great bike for the purpose i bought it back in 08, a 2 up 5 mo. ride from md to alaska, but the tiger suits me better now. i hope it can find the st a good owner who will use it to see lots more of this beautiful land.

thanks. the luggage is all givi. i got them as a set with the mounting hardware, which is specific for the bike. it's a very flexible system, the side cases can also be used as a top case and can be opened as clamshell or top loading. there is not quite as much total luggage space as i had with the st (w a givi top case), but i'm not touring 2 up anymore, so it is sufficient.

Headed for 2014 WeSToc. I camped. Jim shared a motel room with Dale.

Here's how I pack these days...



This is some of what is packed:

Fully loaded with chairs for 2 up. No need to take everything on a motorcycle trip (my opinion).

Haven't been camping with the ST yet (only a few months old) but here is our CBR in full camping mode. 2up with a crap-load of gear (winter)
This was only a weekend trip only around 175 miles from home.

rjs987 said:

Here's how I pack these days...



This is some of what is packed:

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I have the same dry bag (except in blue). I have found this bag to be the best way to pack more stuf and keep it all dry.

Yep, everything that goes inside the tent and then some fits in that dry bag with a bit of room to spare. Really like it. Haven't been through a lot of rain with it yet but some on the way to NATSTOC. Everything inside stayed dry. Expect no issues with torrential rains on this bag.

fnmag said:

That bag is too short for me. I use a 40" bag as my tent is very long.

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You must have the really big tent! My tent and tarp is in the smaller dry bag on top of the bigger 30" dry bag. Keep them separate since I can then pack a wet tent (or unpack tarp in the rain) and still keep inside stuff dry.

rjs987 said:

You must have the really big tent! My tent and tarp is in the smaller dry bag on top of the bigger 30" dry bag. Keep them separate since I can then pack a wet tent (or unpack tarp in the rain) and still keep inside stuff dry.

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I like this idea

This was right before leaving for our 17 day trip to RockSToc.

does my GS count?

Probably not what your were expecting, but this is how we roll these days. Get the long boring miles out of the way in relative comfort and then hit the trail on the bikes.

I notice that there is a mix of those that use or do not use a top box. I am going on a long trip (Alaska) in the spring and am curious about the pros and cons of a top box. I would not use it except for traveling so I don't kno if it is worth buying

Fir occasional use, or even full-time use, the Bestem is hard to beat. Especially for the price, nothing comes close at the price.

I had looked at those and the 2012. Was just wondering if it was worth it for a couple of trips a year. When I had the Goldwing, my bags were half full when I traveled

Tycham said:

I had looked at those and the 2012. Was just wondering if it was worth it for a couple of trips a year. When I had the Goldwing, my bags were half full when I traveled

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Why not simply try a trip of a few days without the box and see whether you wish you had one? Then you'd know.

Having only done one multi-day trip so far I have limited experience to share, but am firmly in the top box camp. My hope is that someday my sweetie will come along on a trip, so I want a configuration that leaves the pillion seat available. Strapping a dry bag on the back would not do that.

It's also the only way I can conveniently and securely carry both work laptops; if you do not commute by motorcycle (or at all) then this would not be a reason for you to get one.