Recreateme
XS400 Addict
I have been really getting into adventure biking, and since my XS400 is the bike I have i figured i could do my best to make it as capable as possible. Obviously i don't mean anything crazy, but there is no reason these bikes can't hit some dirt trails, fields, or mild terrain.
I know there are a few who done the same, and i wanted this thread to be about camping gear - tents, bags, panniers, gadgets - anything that makes the trip as light and fun as possible.
The only rule I would like to state is - If you mention a piece of gear, you have to post a pic of it!
This all stemmed from planning some camping trips for next spring, getting out on the road a couple days and sleeping under the stars. I'll post up some basics and hopefully you guys who may be more experienced or have researched a bit more, can add!
I want to do a couple small 2-3 day trips and maybe a big one in sept, but as cheap as possible so i won't be posting 500$ tents, or 200$ sleeping bags, just what works, no frills, affordable and quality stuff (i hope)
First things first: A tent!
I am going with MECs Camper 2, for a cheap 159$CDN packs into a ~2kg, 51x16x16cm pack. I think this will sit nicely strapped to the pillion seat on top of a large pack.
It does have a tent floor avail. for like 20$ i'll pick as well.
Still looking for list:
- Adventure boots, cheap boots are tricky, id like to avoid velcro but also like to avoid high prices so its gonna be a hunt thats for sure;
- Sleeping bag, 5C-15C range would be good, sub 125$ would be great;
- 60L-ish bag to strap to the pillion area would be great, i would like to avoid panniers but i am not sure if i can..
- Cooking gear! The battle between canister and alcohol has begun, not sure what i would want, leaning towards canister fuel. Need pots, a pan maybe, something to make coffee would be a must, and a burner.
- Nice small chair, something with a back though.
I know i am leaving out a lot but that will come later, i think these are some of the key items...
Post cool gear, your gear, tips, ideas and anything else related to adventure, camping and trail riding here!
I know there are a few who done the same, and i wanted this thread to be about camping gear - tents, bags, panniers, gadgets - anything that makes the trip as light and fun as possible.
The only rule I would like to state is - If you mention a piece of gear, you have to post a pic of it!
This all stemmed from planning some camping trips for next spring, getting out on the road a couple days and sleeping under the stars. I'll post up some basics and hopefully you guys who may be more experienced or have researched a bit more, can add!
I want to do a couple small 2-3 day trips and maybe a big one in sept, but as cheap as possible so i won't be posting 500$ tents, or 200$ sleeping bags, just what works, no frills, affordable and quality stuff (i hope)
First things first: A tent!
I am going with MECs Camper 2, for a cheap 159$CDN packs into a ~2kg, 51x16x16cm pack. I think this will sit nicely strapped to the pillion seat on top of a large pack.
It does have a tent floor avail. for like 20$ i'll pick as well.
Still looking for list:
- Adventure boots, cheap boots are tricky, id like to avoid velcro but also like to avoid high prices so its gonna be a hunt thats for sure;
- Sleeping bag, 5C-15C range would be good, sub 125$ would be great;
- 60L-ish bag to strap to the pillion area would be great, i would like to avoid panniers but i am not sure if i can..
- Cooking gear! The battle between canister and alcohol has begun, not sure what i would want, leaning towards canister fuel. Need pots, a pan maybe, something to make coffee would be a must, and a burner.
- Nice small chair, something with a back though.
I know i am leaving out a lot but that will come later, i think these are some of the key items...
Post cool gear, your gear, tips, ideas and anything else related to adventure, camping and trail riding here!