Tents And Biking

I have camped on the bike on and off for a few years and my tents are ancient so can't recommend, but what you take will depend a lot on how you are going to feed yourself.

Basics are tent, decent roll mat and sleeping bag, washbag and towel. This is already more than you really want to carry on a sports bike.

If you're going to eat out all the time there's no need to take cooking gear, but remember you'll need to get breakfast stuff as well as evening meal etc. If you're cooking for yourself then you'll need a small gas stove, pot, knife, plates, cups, etc.

Right now finding camp sites with availability is not easy and a few are expensive. Much as it might seem like a cop out, it might be worth looking for availability at a travelodge/Premier Inn etc.

We were looking at camping on South Wales a couple of weeks ago, and what camping was available was over £30 a night where the Premier Inn in Cardiff Bay was £37 a night

 

Shame Glastonbury is cancelled again, there's always tons of free tents left over.

 

Maybe not the cheapest option but well worth considering if you want something to last
https://wingmanoftheroad.com
https://www.redverzstore.com/en/atacama-motorcycle-tent-green

 

Vango do some decent inexpensive gear. I paid a bit under 100 quid for a Tempest 200 2 man, nice porch, easy to pitch. Quite a few to choose from, the more technical stuff may be better for biking because of low bulk, but some of their other stuff could suit your purpose equally well. ISTR they did one with like a tunnel through the middle, might get your bike under cover too

 

Wonder if this sort of idea could work, throw over bike and peg down?

https://www.goarmy.co.uk/products/mfh-basha-tent?currency=GBP&variant=39249926160456&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google Shopping&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5uWGBhCTARIsAL70sLKo-I51bF9FZFQDB67MZQkYQaZBk3PMD2iUmbsW-WNljiPhQEYCuwIaApzyEALw_wcB

Or

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B083NK3...imm_S5ECQEAW7VH5JDCTN2DB?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

https://wingmanoftheroad.com

Not cheap, but it is the perfect motorcycle tent, in my opinion. Everything I need, all in one bundle, fully waterproofed, and very, very, very durable.

 

I am told that Aldi are doing a three man tent for less than £40 maybe a good cheap start to see if you like camping. Eat out, except for breakfast I just take some nuts and fruit and a bottle of water.

 

I used to love camping but no one else I know now wants to and I just never get to camp any more. Got most of the gear in the loft.
Joe.

 

Looks great for Texas or SoCal - not sure about North Wales!

 

YMMV, for sure

I would point out, though, that it's made in Britain, by Brits. I had to import it across the pond to get it here to Texas.

Also, on YouTube you'll find there are many happy users of this thing from very cold and wet climates (far northern EU countries included).