let's see a picture of your camping setup and how it all fits on your bike... please

[BoerSchoeman]

Originally Posted by GSXF

Seriously I do suggest having a tie down to Prevent the bike from falling... From the photo seems there is potential for serious injuries if the bike do falls toward the "tent" while you are sleeping inside...

Jip, we do have a couple of "add ons" you can purchase seperate from the tent. These add ons range from stargazer panel closer, to a steel cable and heavy duty groundpeg to anchor the bike.

To prevent the bike falling on someone (you can imagine how lethal that could be) we have done multiple safety tests. I wont go into all of them here, but I can give you quick pointers, bare in mind not all bikes are the same.

1) Pitch the tent on the opposite side of your sidestand. It takes severe effort to pull the bike over onto it's other side.
2) The tent is pulled upright by elastic bungy chords. They absorb all the tension exerted on the tent that could possibly pull the bike over.
3) You pulled the safety cable (steel) from the opposite side of the handlebar, which "anchors" the bike against to the opposite side.
4) A walking stick stuck under the handlebar on the same side as the tent, also works a charm. Bike cant fall towards you if a stick/walking stick prevents it to move in that direction.

Below is a picture of my 3yr old daughter playing on the tent. Note that the "sagging" is simply pulled upright again by the elastic bungy cords when she gets off. (Handy feature when your drunk mate stumbles over your tent at night )

[Mr. J]

don't you smell exhaust, oil, & gas all night?

not that it is a biproduct of the tent, but of the design concept

[frogy]

Originally Posted by GSXF

Seriously I do suggest having a tie down to Prevent the bike from falling... From the photo seems there is potential for serious injuries if the bike do falls toward the "tent" while you are sleeping inside...

Thats why U have the "Star Gazer" panel-so you can see the bike coming.
Just kidding...looks like a great idea for a light pack set up,as long as the ride is tethered from the opposing side.

[bikerfish]

I know that road!!

[bikerfish]

Originally Posted by GSXF

Seriously I do suggest having a tie down to Prevent the bike from falling... From the photo seems there is potential for serious injuries if the bike do falls toward the "tent" while you are sleeping inside...

I was thinking the same thing! wouldn't want 600lbs falling on my head during the night. maybe have the tent on the sidestand side of the machine would be a better option. wind blowing against the tent would make it even worse.
cool idea though!

[buster]

Originally Posted by MotoBoss

Are you in Vendors? Really interested in one.

very cool

I'd buy one

[MotoBoss]

Originally Posted by BoerSchoeman

I see on the fourm you have a new "two person" version available. How or where can we get these stateside? Cost in US dollars ('cause I can't figure the conversion cost)?
Really cool product. Get it to vendors so we can buy one!

[Ladybug0048]

I agree, it does look like a great small tent.

[JRWooden]

Originally Posted by ShadyRascal

I have both. It's always a hard decision which one to take, the Alite packs so small and efficient, the Kermie is so comfortable.

I have the Alite - took it on a 75 mile backpacking trip and since I had to carry it it was the best choice.
It is close to the ground, and only has two "feet" so balance or a handy tree are good options.
The only real problem I had was that there is a lot of pressure concentrated on the two rather small feet, so in either very wet, or very dry soil you tend to sink in unless you can find a flat rock upon which to place the chair.

All in all very nice.

[MiteyF]

If priced well, I would definitely buy that tent. I was day dreaming of something JUST like that last summer. I can make most farkles I need, but I'll leave the sewing to the pros

[davsato]

Originally Posted by bikerfish

I think you nailed it. it's not that some folks are pussies, they are just smart enough to know what to pack to be comfortable. if our war hero wants to suffer and live out of his knapsack, good for him, but he has no business belittling anyone for what they pack and what bike they may ride. this thread is about sharing ideas about packing, camping gear selection and other such things. we'll just let our tough guy suffer in the cold and wet while we party on under our canopies!

there is a "small bike camping" thread on here too, take it in there. im with the "kitchen sink and armchair" brigade. got the space, got the gear, want to be comfortable, simple as that.

Originally Posted by johnwesley

i am loving the bike, its a sportster yes? i can see the forks, what did you do to the back end?

[Ladybug0048]

Ah come on don't send the troll to dump on another good thread. Just because a bike is small doesn't mean those of us that ride them don't want out comforts too.

[BoerSchoeman]

Tx for all the positive responses to the tent.

I am working on some marketing material so I will post it in Vendor section soon.

Can we get a slow handclap going.....

[Mr. J]

Originally Posted by Ladybug0048

Ah come on don't send the troll to dump on another good thread. Just because a bike is small doesn't mean those of us that ride them don't want out comforts too.

good ideas here, too: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=200397

[SpEd]

Spent then night in Kerrville Texas. It got as low as 26 degrees and I was vastly underprepared using this tent which will be great for summer and fall. I froze my arse off!

The trailer is small enough to not get in the way, and with torsion axles it tows awesome. I know it's a trailer, but I likes me some comfort and this makes it easy to bring everything I need. Ride safe.