Here's some pic of our packing for a trip around the Trans Lab. Top case has the tent, couple of bug jackets, stove, fuel bottle, water filter and misc stuff. Tried to keep the weight down low in the panniers and not to much in the top box. I wouldn't bother with the water filter given that if there is gas there is bottled water. Nice though if your in an area and the water isn't potable and you want to save on fuel and not have to boil it.
The 40litre wolfman bags should be perfect for the job. With varios cases i just use a couple of straps each side through the rear carrier tie down slots. Bags are pulled in and sit flush on top of the cases. Can slide them back enough so the don't crush the passengers knees. They hang out the back a little further. They have never come loose. Start packing, get going and have fun!
This is how I pack for 2up multiple days... The lightest and bulkiest stuff like two sleeping bags,2 thermarest pillows and some food goes in top box. Electronics and first aid kit,head lamps,swiss knife,choco bars,wet ass wipes and tyre fix kit goes into tank bag. Rain gears for two with extra gloves is in side front touratech 3ltrs bags (excellent if you tip over). Right pannier is for chlotes and hygene. Left pannier is for cooking utensiles,shoes,two chairs,3ltrs of water,msr dragonfly petrol burner,tools,canned food... Right dry ortlieb bag is for two thermarests,heating gear ald left dry bag for msr 3kg mutha hubba msr tent. On the back of right pannier is 2 ltrs of extra 100 octane fuel for burner or bike,and left back is msr fuel bottle and 1/2 ltr of engine oil. With all this gear there is some space left for souvenirs and .... Worst thing you can do is overpack! Safe trip :: Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
My friend will kill me for posting this, but here it is: Two middle aged adults, BMW R90, 12 days on the west coast. Hepco Becker original bags. He built a special back rack so she could have room for more of her stuff. They stayed in cheap motels but did 3-400 miles a day. You don't need all the fanciest stuff to have a good time.
OK. Reality check/ This is how it's going to go: You hand her 1 saddle bag and say "This is yours. Every thing you need for a week must fit in this" After she fills that one up. And the other one. You will be down to a pair of underwear stuffed in the tank bag and your Aerostitch, which you are wearing. But. Don't plan on keeping that pair of underwear. Your tank bag my friends, will be needed for souvenirs at some point. At least in my world any way.
Great advice everyone! I love it. And the motel v camping thread rages on. My ex and I used to camp and motel it. There were several trips where we eventually just shipped all the camping gear home. This was because we were moving nearly every day, and it's a pain to pull up stakes, pack and re pack on a daily basis. This trip will involve staying in two places, each for about 5-6 days. Should be better. Lots of great advice, and I really appreciate the detailed thoughts you've posted. I think the only thing I actually need to purchase is a small camp stove-I'm thinking a Jet Boil (pricy but compact) for that necessary tea and coffee in the a.m.. One last question....what kind of chairs do you pack?, especially those of you who've written that they fit in the side cases?? Best, Steve
The Jet Boil works beautifully. Bring two fuel cannisters and buy a new one when one runs out. A motel/hotel stop in the middle of the trip will ensure she can clean up to her satisfaction, do her toenails, etc... Definitely improves morale.
Ha ha...passenger morale is VERY important on a longer trip. Even when camping I try to select "nicer" campgrounds with clean showers, lots of hot water, and preferably a restaurant on site...not married, but the concept of "happy wife, happy life," is crystal clear! Steve in So Cal
We have Big Agnes sleeping bags, so we use the Big Agnes chair kit. It uses the Big Agnes sleep pad for the chair: https://www.bigagnes.com/Products/Detail/Accessory/BigEasyChairKit The chair kits fit into the dry bags, which hold all of our camping gear. Kermit chairs get a lot of love from the inmates here. Haven't tried them myself, so I don't know if they fit into side cases or not: http://www.kermitchair.com/
Here is my setup for a four day camping trip riding two up. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/64257788@N08/7359405302/" title="Untitled by VanIsland_Rider, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8144/7359405302_2b457e2855.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Untitled"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/64257788@N08/7359403964/" title="Untitled by VanIsland_Rider, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7084/7359403964_e3e6fc0dc5.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Untitled"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/64257788@N08/7174213785/" title="Untitled by VanIsland_Rider, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8163/7174213785_2c98887388.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Untitled"></a> Left box has; tool kit, four season tent, tarp and other odds and ends Left dry bag has ; two thermarest mats, tent pole's, two sets of rain gear (BMW pro rain 3, very good) Right box has; bag for our clothes Right dry bag has; two mummy sleeping bags Top box has; food (dry/dehydrated), cooker, nesting pots, two water bottles, sundry cooking utensils Tank bag; hygiene needs, camera, etc.
I know its not a real popular option, but an alky stove, like shady rascal sells, is usually my carry choice if complex cooking isnt required. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=431851
Like a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat, I give you.... I love these tank panniers - all the soft stuff - cover - ground cloth - tent goes in - doubles as fall protection, wind protection and a radar mount. Have cup holders at the ready and add a lot of room. Enjoy your trip http://www.mountainsuntouring.com/
You def. have everything covered...I'd considered the saddlebags as well. BTW, where does your passenger sit? Thanks for the photo! Steve
I really appreciate all the pics....this weekend I'll be pulling everything out, and practicing packing it all in. My experience with packing that it is a work in progress, and it changes every time! The goal is to make this a safe, fun ride for a person who has never taken a camping trip from a motorcycle platform! cheers, Steve