| Traveling across the country on a motorcycle can | | | | with bungee cords. Make sure to bring compact |
| be exhilarating. You have a greater sense of your | | | | equipment that can tightly fold or roll up. You |
| environment and immediate surroundings on a | | | | should easily be able to store a collapsible tent and |
| motorcycle and can have a sense of freedom | | | | sleeping bag. You can even add a sleeping mat for |
| when riding. It's a wonderful way to explore the | | | | added comfort. |
| countryside. Camping with your motorcycle, | | | | If you intend to cook while camping out pack only |
| though takes some planning and adjustments | | | | what you'll need. Look for camping recipes that |
| from other, more traditional forms of camping. | | | | only require one pot. There are many available |
| Because you won't have as much space on a | | | | and this will help conserve space. You can get |
| motorcycle as with a car, you have to pack lightly | | | | eating utensils to store in a saddle bag. These do |
| and include only the essentials. This is easier then | | | | not take up much space. |
| it sounds but will take some planning. Make sure | | | | For safety, make sure your motorcycle is |
| you choose items to take with you that are small | | | | serviced and in good working condition before |
| and have multiple uses. A good multi tool knife is | | | | embarking on a trip. Chart your route so you |
| great and will allow you to do repairs and | | | | know where gas stations and restaurants are on |
| maintenance, cooking and preparing. | | | | your route. These can be valuable in restocking |
| Take a small bag for personal items and choose | | | | food supplies and in emergency situations. Keep a |
| travel size bottles of everything needed. These | | | | map and compass handy so you don't get lost on |
| are readily available at discount and grocery | | | | the road or while camping. |
| stores and will help save storage room. Use | | | | You may not be able to camp in the lap of luxury |
| saddle bags for storing food, clothing and personal | | | | when you bring your motorcycle but it will be a |
| gear. You'll have to economize so be prepared to | | | | fun experience. Your motorcycle has ample room |
| wear the same clothing several times. Take | | | | to store the necessities and if you can accept |
| re-closable plastic storage bags or plastic trash | | | | sleeping outdoors and only packing essentials, this |
| bags for disposing of items and for storing dirty | | | | can be a highly rewarding experience. Having a |
| clothes. | | | | motorcycle available also gives you a lot more |
| You should have ample room in saddlebags and | | | | flexibility in traveling in and out of campsites. It is |
| the glove compartment for small items. For | | | | easy to pack all your gear and leave or go on a |
| sleeping and camping equipment, use the luggage | | | | short sight seeing trip. |
| rack or passenger seat and secure these items | | | | |