Re: Motorcycle Camping Tents
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 11:41 pm
What type of camping are we talking. It does make a difference.
Overnight requirements at Ken's is a lot different than transcontinental touring.
"3 man is about the minimum size for one bloke"... I agree 100% if you are living in it. I have a two man tent and it is too small but I'm having to make do. Camping at a place like Ken's where indoor storage is possible, you could do like ZM, or even a bivy sack would do nicely.
Pole size is something to think about when choosing a tent too. 18" poles can fit in your luggage. Choose aluminum poles over fiberglass if possible.
Overnight requirements at Ken's is a lot different than transcontinental touring.
Ummmm.... guys, according to where you are I guess, I would not recommend having your food or food smells anywhere near the tent. This includes not only cooksets and stoves, but also toothpaste and shampoo. Boiling water for freezerbag cooking under a "large" vestibule in bad weather is more expectable I guess, but you have to be careful and not burn your little house down. Canister Stoves are like blow torches when tipped over and my whitegas stove could put out a nice little puff of fire at times when lighting it. Either way, you are most likely sitting with the fire between you and your emergency exit. Sorry Charlie.Airbear wrote:Another important thing is having a vestibule for cooking when the weather turns bad. The vestibule in this one is not big but it is adequate. I can sit inside the tent and have something cooking safely under cover in the vestibule on a gas stove.
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I think a 3 man is about the minimum size for one bloke and gear when it's wet.
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It depends very much on what type of camping you intend to do. I'd say the Catoma would make a very suitable bedroom for quick and easy camping when you are doing a long haul and time is important. If you like to hang about in one spot for a few days like I do, consider the comfort issues over speed of erection. I hope this helps.
"3 man is about the minimum size for one bloke"... I agree 100% if you are living in it. I have a two man tent and it is too small but I'm having to make do. Camping at a place like Ken's where indoor storage is possible, you could do like ZM, or even a bivy sack would do nicely.
Pole size is something to think about when choosing a tent too. 18" poles can fit in your luggage. Choose aluminum poles over fiberglass if possible.