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| Posted: Fri Jan 23rd, 2009 10:06 pm | 101st Post |
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Awsome, I printed off the checklist this time, I quickly pointed out to miss Jami that Coffee is on the checklist, but a blowdryer,heels,make-up kit, formal wear, and some other things were not, she quickly pointed out the spot on EACH page that containes a spot to (fill in your own items) Thanks again to Winger and Dusty for all the great info. No matter what happens, This is gonna be fun, I got the in-law's commin to watch the kids for a week  They think it will be fun for them to I plan on trying to be ready when dusty rides through, not sure who else in commin through here, but maybe we can all hook up
____________________ Never Ride Faster Than Your Angel Can Fly  Skype The_Big_Dog1 Proud member of the Patriot Guard Riders Id# 186868 |
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| Posted: Sat Jan 24th, 2009 01:30 pm | 102nd Post |
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 Holy Moly Dusty,,,,,,,,,, thats really impressive. But with all that gear, how does one decide witch stove,tent, bag, etc, etc, etc, to take with them.I'm just teasing ofcourse. Each item designed for the activity. I have to keep it simple for myself.
____________________ The things I liked,,,,I've tryed em twice! |
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| Posted: Sat Jan 24th, 2009 01:39 pm | 103rd Post |
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Your right Dave, Dusty's got to be the (king of camping), pretty impressive indeed
____________________ Never Ride Faster Than Your Angel Can Fly Skype The_Big_Dog1 Proud member of the Patriot Guard Riders Id# 186868 |
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| Posted: Fri Oct 15th, 2010 06:47 pm | 104th Post |
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CJ wrote "Good lord, folks..... we're the descendants of a people that crossed oceans and walked across continents, fighting the wilderness and native Americans all the way, building farms and roads and cities... and we can't spend a night outside walls! Can't be away from our electronic interconnections! Good gawd amighty! We is become a nation of wimps!" It's called progress Mel. We didn't come out of the stone age because we ran out of stones and were forced to move on.... We progressed.  If God had wanted us to sleep on the ground he would have made it softer, warmer, dryer and would never have let bugs use it as their homes and larger animals as their toilets. In order to have "The great outdoors" we need an indoors to compare it too. 
____________________ Chuck, 1997 SE Green(The Intelligent colour) and beautiful Starting to warm up. If your not man enough to take the lead, stop complaining from behind. To all of the troops and Vets,,, Thank you. I will never forget. |
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| Posted: Fri Oct 15th, 2010 07:27 pm | 105th Post |
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All kidding aside. I have read this entire thread and the way Dusty, CJ and all you other hard core campers have come up with to be able to camp while on a bike are just amazing. And you dedication to camping is very impressive. I wish I wasn't such a woose about sleeping out doors, as for looking at the pictures it must be great to wake up to some of the scenery. Not to mention the buckets of money you save over motels. Keep up the good work.
____________________ Chuck, 1997 SE Green(The Intelligent colour) and beautiful Starting to warm up. If your not man enough to take the lead, stop complaining from behind. To all of the troops and Vets,,, Thank you. I will never forget. |
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| Posted: Thu Oct 21st, 2010 05:55 am | 106th Post |
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69yrs old backpacked all my life. Here goes, I lay a tarp down then my pad then my bag, if it rains or snows I just pull the other half of the tarp over , never wet never cold. I have done a 8k like this planning for my 70th next year a 12k four corner.I stop anywhere if you leave a freeway on the frontage road there will always be a spot.Headlights ,butane lighters etc all great things, ijust like to be on my bke although I have a trialer, so I pack light. Have great times
____________________ Born 1941 stole my dads bike,1953,the pain from the crash was not as bad as from my dad inflicted. First bike a 1939 BSA, since then many. I have bought a 2001 wing.All new wing riders should have to do jet fighter training first.Took me 30min to start bike the key was in wrong position. Getting ready for my fantasy 4 corner run this year. |
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| Posted: Thu Oct 21st, 2010 05:55 am | 107th Post |
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69yrs old backpacked all my life. Here goes, I lay a tarp down then my pad then my bag, if it rains or snows I just pull the other half of the tarp over , never wet never cold. I have done a 8k like this planning for my 70th next year a 12k four corner.I stop anywhere if you leave a freeway on the frontage road there will always be a spot.Headlights ,butane lighters etc all great things, ijust like to be on my bke although I have a trialer, so I pack light. Have great times
____________________ Born 1941 stole my dads bike,1953,the pain from the crash was not as bad as from my dad inflicted. First bike a 1939 BSA, since then many. I have bought a 2001 wing.All new wing riders should have to do jet fighter training first.Took me 30min to start bike the key was in wrong position. Getting ready for my fantasy 4 corner run this year. |
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| Posted: Thu Nov 25th, 2010 04:29 pm | 108th Post |
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I am doing an almost all winter camp out. Left home Oct. 12 until Nov. 17. I spent a total of 6 nights in a real bed. 3 with a friend in N. Carolina. 2 With my nephew in Wichata falls TX at a hotel & 1 in a hotel because i could not set up my tent in west TX. I am using a Eureka 3 man tent. Some days I think its enough but then there are others when its not. Got caught in 1 day of bad rain and tent leaked threw the floor. It quit long enough I was able to pack up and move to a dryer location. I can only imagine what it would be like not being able to go to bed dry. Cooking. Most of my food has been dehydrated needs to be boiled. The three man tent is just not big enough to be comfortable cooking in. I have bought fruit on my trip which helps when you cant cook. Heat. On those rainy days it might get a bit chilled just sitting around. If I had an electric site I might have thought about bringing an electric heater along. Weight. For this trip I did end up being over weight on all limits for weight. I had to remove 100lbs to be safe driving. I have eaten my way through some of my over load. I dumped some in the garbage & have given other stuff away. The bike and trailer are still over weight. I am doing this alone and took to much along. With two people and the added weight I'm not sure what I would have left behind to compensate.
____________________ Check out my ongoing winter trip. http://www.goldwingfacts.com/forums/forum4/103695.html GL 1500 Aspencade GL 1100 interstate |
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| Posted: Sat Jan 1st, 2011 04:48 pm | 109th Post |
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Do any of you guys carry a "Jetboil" cooker? Like This: http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Jetboil-FLASH-Java-Kit-PCS-Cooking-Stove-NIB-BLUE-/200552818157?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eb1e125ed#ht_2216wt_903 I've been thinking about getting one for hot coffee in the mornings but $100. just to boil some water is pretty expensive. I would like to find out more about them before spending the $$$.
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| Posted: Sun Jan 2nd, 2011 03:28 pm | 110th Post |
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Not sure if I saw it mentioned but if you're boiling water for breakfast coffee or tea make some extra, put it in a thermos and have it ready for the mid morning break. Coffee, tea, cup of soup, hot chocolate or ??
____________________ Len ___________________________ If you ask for directions you only go places where people have already gone. |
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| Posted: Fri Jan 7th, 2011 05:32 pm | 111th Post |
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We just received a couple of new sleeping bags that we ordered. These take up a whole lot less room than the old ones (those stuff sacks are Great!) Also, Our old ones didn't zip together like these do which greatly reduced the chance of any in the tent Hanky-Panky. That alone was enough of a reason for me to want new ones  !Now I'm in the market for a queen sized air mattress and battery air pump to replace our current sleeping pads.
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| Posted: Fri Feb 11th, 2011 02:41 pm | 112th Post |
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Hi everyone! Well, I'm getting ready for the season as well as my trip out to NASSIR 4 this summer and it's time to "gear up". I've been looking at a couple of tents and would appreciate any opinions you might have on them or suggestions for alternatives. I will be riding 2-up with a small trailer so the tent needs to big enough for 2 plus our gear, must be able to stand up in it (I'm 5'10") and as compact and light weight as possible. Oh yeah, can't break the bank either! Here's the 2 I'm currently considering. http://www.basspro.com/Columbia-Bugaboo-II-Family-Dome-Tent/product/100671/-1643717 http://www.basspro.com/Coleman-Evanston-6-Person-Family-Dome-Tent/product/10213663/-1688669
____________________ John Murfreesboro, TN, USA 2003 GL1800A Candy Durango Red US Navy Retired (77-93) EWC(SW) Tennessee Traveler #1 Darksider # 817 (Pirelli Winter 210 SnowSport Run Flat 195/55R-16RF) "Seek out that particular mental attribute which makes you feel most deeply and vitally alive, along with which comes the inner voice which says, 'This is the real me,' and when you have found that attitude, follow it." - James Truslow Adams |
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| Posted: Fri Feb 11th, 2011 09:34 pm | 113th Post |
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I wouldn't consider either one of them.  No full coverage rain fly(very important!!!) and the one with the 'recessed' door, presents to many corners for rain to enter the tent(seams) and reduces interior space.  Read this 
____________________ Ken - 1992 GL1500 Aspencade - Dorksider # 2 6th Officer/Road Captain - CMC, 034 Cannington Chapter Find your Path and share the Journey! "It's never too early to plan and never too late to go!" - Dusty Boots Hmm ..... wonder where that stretch of blacktop leads to ...... What has Dusty been up to Prevent/Repair those cracked 1500 trunk lids by installing a set of Rudy's Lid Reinforcement Panels to the underside of your trunk lid. |
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| Posted: Sun Feb 13th, 2011 05:07 pm | 114th Post |
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If you absolutely need/want such a large tent, I would recommend this one. Chinook Whirlwind 5 It has a full coverage rain fly, 2 doors, which are protected by one smaller vestibule and one huge vestibule to store your gear and more room to 'move about'/sit in chairs, in case of inclement weather. Cut a piece of 6 or 8 mil plastic to be 6" shorter in both directions of the tent's floor, to help protect it from being punctured(cactus/pine cones/broken glass/bottles/pop tops etc) and against wear n tear More info(images) about the tent, can be found here.. I had inquired about the 'packed size' of that same tent(except with aluminum poles, which are lighter/stronger) and this is the reply I got. ....... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Ken, The tent measures approx 25" x 9" x 9" with just the carry bag packaged size right out of the factory box. Keeping in mind we have never been able to repack a tent to the factory size, add perhaps another inch in the cross dimensions - tent pole sections are the limiting factor for the length measurement. Thanks for your question, Ken! Let us know how we can hook you up with this great tent! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [code][/code]IMHO, this is a better tent at near the same price point, once you factor in shipping from the store in the 1st link, which was the cheapest overall price I could find for that tent. Dusty
____________________ Ken - 1992 GL1500 Aspencade - Dorksider # 2 6th Officer/Road Captain - CMC, 034 Cannington Chapter Find your Path and share the Journey! "It's never too early to plan and never too late to go!" - Dusty Boots Hmm ..... wonder where that stretch of blacktop leads to ...... What has Dusty been up to Prevent/Repair those cracked 1500 trunk lids by installing a set of Rudy's Lid Reinforcement Panels to the underside of your trunk lid. |
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| Posted: Mon Feb 14th, 2011 03:25 pm | 115th Post |
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OK, that looks very functional. Center height is at 6" so we could both stand up. How about the next model up in green. It looks like the only difference is that is adds a removalable floor for the vestibule for the additonal cost of about $35... http://www.hfoverstock.com/catalog/product.asp?pid=67660 Last edited on Mon Feb 14th, 2011 03:26 pm by Halfling ____________________ John Murfreesboro, TN, USA 2003 GL1800A Candy Durango Red US Navy Retired (77-93) EWC(SW) Tennessee Traveler #1 Darksider # 817 (Pirelli Winter 210 SnowSport Run Flat 195/55R-16RF) "Seek out that particular mental attribute which makes you feel most deeply and vitally alive, along with which comes the inner voice which says, 'This is the real me,' and when you have found that attitude, follow it." - James Truslow Adams |
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| Posted: Mon Feb 14th, 2011 06:11 pm | 116th Post |
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The Whirlwind 5 Guide series tent has not only the detachable 'floor' for the vestibule, but also has "No See Um' mesh panels on all three large vestibule doors/openings.  While that sounds all fine and dandy, these come at a cost of an extra $35, almost 4 lbs and extra 'bulk' .... probably expanding the packed size by at least 2" in 'girth' to 9" x 9" x 25", or more. You may find that to be an acceptable 'Trade Off', for what you get. Keep in mind an important factor, one which I don't recall being mentioned in any of the tent/camping threads ..... and that concerns the 'colour' of a tent. The colour of the rain fly and the interior canopy of any tent is important in fairly subtle ways. "Brightly" coloured rain flys are not so 'stealthy' as a darker coloured fly. They 'stand out', while a darker colour will 'blend in' more to the surroundings. If you have a dark coloured rain fly, the interior will be dark. Might sound like just what you want for sleeping(which usually happens during the dark of night anyways), but if you have to spend time in the tent during inclement weather, the dark interior can impart a physiological feeling of 'Gloom'. Most tent manufacturers use a very light coloured (white/cream/)nylon for the 'canopy'(interior tent) to help 'brighten up' the interior, but they are not nearly as 'cheerful' as one with a lighter coloured rain fly. Also, a dark coloured rain fly will mean a hotter tent interior when it's sunny, for obvious reasons. All that "No See Um" mesh is nice at keeping any biting insects out of the vestibule, but it also keeps out any nice breezes. Air movement/circulation within is substantially reduced with the additional netting. If the tent is warm/hot inside, the quicker/easier it is to ventilate, the more comfortable you'll be inside. Just remember to roll those mesh panels up when not needed and you'll be fine. If it is 'buggy out', sitting inside an roomy, fully enclosed vestibule is nice. So, now that you know the 'Pros and Cons', the choice is yours to make.  BTW ..... have you given any thought about carrying/setting up a tarp at camp to keep the 'social/living/eating/kitchen area'(picnic table) covered and protected from rain?   Dusty
____________________ Ken - 1992 GL1500 Aspencade - Dorksider # 2 6th Officer/Road Captain - CMC, 034 Cannington Chapter Find your Path and share the Journey! "It's never too early to plan and never too late to go!" - Dusty Boots Hmm ..... wonder where that stretch of blacktop leads to ...... What has Dusty been up to Prevent/Repair those cracked 1500 trunk lids by installing a set of Rudy's Lid Reinforcement Panels to the underside of your trunk lid. |
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| Posted: Mon Feb 14th, 2011 06:59 pm | 117th Post |
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Halfling wrote: OK, that looks very functional. Center height is at 6" so we could both stand up. How about the next model up in green. It looks like the only difference is that is adds a removalable floor for the vestibule for the additonal cost of about $35... The link is bad.
____________________ Michael Too much chrome to polish, too little time!! Have trailer, will travel!! Not all Wingers are old Wingers. PGR member. Riding in memory of my father, Clyde D. Ward, USN. WWII Myself, USN, Vietnam Vet. 68-72, 74-76 VF-194 aboard the USS. Oriskany USS Saratoga, ships company ----------------------------------- Bagmaster, our former forum Toolmaster and friend, is no longer with us. He passed away in February 2012. The roads and byways, no matter how beautiful and exhilarating, are a lonelier place now. RIP Bagmaster (Baggy). ----------------------------------- |
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| Posted: Mon Feb 14th, 2011 07:25 pm | 118th Post |
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Hmmmm, here's the link again ot ou ccan use Dusty's as his works! http://www.hfoverstock.com/catalog/product.asp?ret_id=1146239&pid=67660
____________________ John Murfreesboro, TN, USA 2003 GL1800A Candy Durango Red US Navy Retired (77-93) EWC(SW) Tennessee Traveler #1 Darksider # 817 (Pirelli Winter 210 SnowSport Run Flat 195/55R-16RF) "Seek out that particular mental attribute which makes you feel most deeply and vitally alive, along with which comes the inner voice which says, 'This is the real me,' and when you have found that attitude, follow it." - James Truslow Adams |
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| Posted: Mon Feb 14th, 2011 07:37 pm | 119th Post |
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Dusty Boots wrote: The Whirlwind 5 Guide series tent has not only the detachable 'floor' for the vestibule, but also has "No See Um' mesh panels on all three large vestibule doors/openings. OK, I have considered all of the available Pros and Cons (all very valid) and based on my situation I am going to go with the green one with the screens and removable floor. I hadn't thought that much about the color before but I can see where it probably can make a difference however I am going to enjoy having the added flexibility for additional sleep space if I need it. Gives me some flexibility that I am going to appreciate I think. I will be hauling a trailer most of the time when I go on an overnighter so the additional space weight is not as much as an issue for me. I realize it's still an issue that shouldn't be neglected but for me it's going to work. I also have a tarp for additional coverage on my list of required camping items. Just placed the order for the tent. Thanks for helping out on this (and everything else!) Dusty. It is greatly appreciated! John (Halfling)
____________________ John Murfreesboro, TN, USA 2003 GL1800A Candy Durango Red US Navy Retired (77-93) EWC(SW) Tennessee Traveler #1 Darksider # 817 (Pirelli Winter 210 SnowSport Run Flat 195/55R-16RF) "Seek out that particular mental attribute which makes you feel most deeply and vitally alive, along with which comes the inner voice which says, 'This is the real me,' and when you have found that attitude, follow it." - James Truslow Adams |
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| Posted: Mon Feb 14th, 2011 08:35 pm | 120th Post |
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Just a couple more words of advice, John. Those tents are a pretty good size and present themselves as 'sails' when it's windy. If it is windy at all, or in the forecast, I'd advise you to use all the 'guy out' points to reduce stress on the frame(poles) and to minimize 'flapping'. Oh ... yeah ... the tent stakes that usually come with tents are basically useless aluminum or, thin 'wire gauge' iron and will bend very easily like a pretzel and not 'hold' very well in a windy situation. Don't even consider those plastic ones!  Most campgrounds now have 'improved surface'(packed gravel) camping pads and will bend/break the above stakes, when you try to drive them into the 'ground'.Cheap way out is 9" spikes for the guy out points and MSR Ground Hog tent stakes for the body of the tent(or for all stake out points). Not cheap, but they are by far the best tent stake out there, very strong and hold great in almost all soil conditions, except deep sand.(place heavy rocks on top of the steaks) Get some extra for your Tarp. Speaking of Tarps there are areas, especially in the SW, where trees are not plentiful, or positioned conveniently, making it more difficult to erect a tarp. Your solution to that is 1, or 2 of these very strong/useful adjustable tarp poles  Braided Nylon(Parachute) cord is cheap and is all you need for any 'rigging' around camp(tarps/guy out/clothes lines) A couple of 100' packages can be cut to suit/as needed. I usually will cut it up into different lengths 1 x 50', 2 x 25' and then the other 100' I cut up into a bunch of 10' lengths. Tip; When you cut the cord, it will fry unless you singe the cut ends - just watch you don't burn your fingers on that hot nylon when 'shaping' the ends!! Dusty
____________________ Ken - 1992 GL1500 Aspencade - Dorksider # 2 6th Officer/Road Captain - CMC, 034 Cannington Chapter Find your Path and share the Journey! "It's never too early to plan and never too late to go!" - Dusty Boots Hmm ..... wonder where that stretch of blacktop leads to ...... What has Dusty been up to Prevent/Repair those cracked 1500 trunk lids by installing a set of Rudy's Lid Reinforcement Panels to the underside of your trunk lid. |
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