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It's neet but I would need a 0* sleeping bag inside that Jacket too.
Motorcycle Camping
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Clever, but I don't see it as well-suited to motorcycle camping. I doubt the jacket is designed with any thought to abrasion or padding for crashing (not to mention having rigid tent poles around your neck) and you'd need to integrate some type of riding pants into the outfit. And who wants to carry on their back all day their tent and sleeping bag?toompine said:
If you're backpacking, you would be carrying your sleep kit anyway, but on a motorcycle, you want this stuff off your body and packed away. The bottom line is that you probably aren't going to wear this outfit, so you'd end up packing it anyway and wearing other gear which sorta defeats the whole purpose. (Even backpacking, I'm wondering how a conventional pack would integrate with the jacket - you need to carry other gear. I honestly see only one clearly defined mission for this outfit - an emergency bivouac if you get caught out overnight when you didn't plan on spending the night out.)
I say this admittedly "on inspection" having never seen the kit in person or used it.
- Mark
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dear future super tenere riders and campers
i will probably not see my new black ( raven ) super tenere here in the united states until july or august or september . but i am thinking ahead . i will mostly be using my s10 as a touring bike and i will be hitting the back roads of colorado and arkansas and tennesse and the beaches on the east coast . i enjoy pitching a tent and cooking out and fishing and hunting . i will not be able to attach the required camping / hunting / fishing gear to the s10 because some of this equipment is 40 inches in length . have any of you guys ever used a trailer that attaches to the rear of the bike ? i realize that pull-behind motorcycle trailers are mostly for the big harleys and goldwings and older two up riding crowd . but would it be a complete pain in the rear to use one of the new single wheel trailers if it was really light weight ( say under 110 pounds ) ? there are so many pull-behind trailer models for sale on the internet . i have not had any experience with pulling one behind a bike . the last time i pulled a regular automobile trailer behind my mercedes i ruined the transmission . would pulling a trailer behind the s10 screw up the shaft drive and the bike's transmission ? it seems to me that the single wheel trailers - some of which are quite small and light - would be practically unnoticeable if it was attached to a super tenere . there are several models of two wheel trailers made for the big harley and goldwing crowd but i do not think they would be a good companion for the s10 . i have looked online at a few single wheel models : the mono-trail tourmax , the monogo , and the n-line . if this kind of thing interests you - here are the links :
http://www.mono-trail.co.uk/trailers...e-trailer.html
http://monogo.com/index.php
http://n-line.com/
the lightest and smallest of these single wheel trailers is the monogo which is made in canada . it is only 55 pounds . the mono-trail tourmax is a british model . mono-trail claims to be designing a second model just for adventure motorcycles . you guys may just think i am insane for even wanting to use a trailer and you might believe that this would be a ridiculous misuse of the yamaha super tenere . let me hear your thoughts please . i wish there was some way i could try riding a bike with a trailer attached . maybe the opportunity will arise one day . i imagine that the smallest and lightest single wheel trailer would be the least pain in the rear . it does not appear that any two wheel trailer regardless of size would be much fun to bring along . i wonder if any single wheel trailer no matter how small and light would so greatly detract from the riding experience that it would be a total party killer . still it is nice to imagine going bike touring with more camping and hunting equipment than would otherwise be possible . are pull-behind motorcycle trailers ultimately overkill which defeats the purpose of riding a yamaha super tenere ? or is this a good idea which can benefit touring and camping on a bike ?
frank doggrell
new york ny
memphis tn
i will probably not see my new black ( raven ) super tenere here in the united states until july or august or september . but i am thinking ahead . i will mostly be using my s10 as a touring bike and i will be hitting the back roads of colorado and arkansas and tennesse and the beaches on the east coast . i enjoy pitching a tent and cooking out and fishing and hunting . i will not be able to attach the required camping / hunting / fishing gear to the s10 because some of this equipment is 40 inches in length . have any of you guys ever used a trailer that attaches to the rear of the bike ? i realize that pull-behind motorcycle trailers are mostly for the big harleys and goldwings and older two up riding crowd . but would it be a complete pain in the rear to use one of the new single wheel trailers if it was really light weight ( say under 110 pounds ) ? there are so many pull-behind trailer models for sale on the internet . i have not had any experience with pulling one behind a bike . the last time i pulled a regular automobile trailer behind my mercedes i ruined the transmission . would pulling a trailer behind the s10 screw up the shaft drive and the bike's transmission ? it seems to me that the single wheel trailers - some of which are quite small and light - would be practically unnoticeable if it was attached to a super tenere . there are several models of two wheel trailers made for the big harley and goldwing crowd but i do not think they would be a good companion for the s10 . i have looked online at a few single wheel models : the mono-trail tourmax , the monogo , and the n-line . if this kind of thing interests you - here are the links :
http://www.mono-trail.co.uk/trailers...e-trailer.html
http://monogo.com/index.php
http://n-line.com/
the lightest and smallest of these single wheel trailers is the monogo which is made in canada . it is only 55 pounds . the mono-trail tourmax is a british model . mono-trail claims to be designing a second model just for adventure motorcycles . you guys may just think i am insane for even wanting to use a trailer and you might believe that this would be a ridiculous misuse of the yamaha super tenere . let me hear your thoughts please . i wish there was some way i could try riding a bike with a trailer attached . maybe the opportunity will arise one day . i imagine that the smallest and lightest single wheel trailer would be the least pain in the rear . it does not appear that any two wheel trailer regardless of size would be much fun to bring along . i wonder if any single wheel trailer no matter how small and light would so greatly detract from the riding experience that it would be a total party killer . still it is nice to imagine going bike touring with more camping and hunting equipment than would otherwise be possible . are pull-behind motorcycle trailers ultimately overkill which defeats the purpose of riding a yamaha super tenere ? or is this a good idea which can benefit touring and camping on a bike ?
frank doggrell
new york ny
memphis tn
I dislike trailers which seem to me to go against the reason I choose to ride a motorcycle, but many folks swear by them. I guess you could say the same for pop-ups and travel trailers.
If you're not traveling two-up, I'd suggest you look long/hard at your equipment requirements and figure a way to par down the gear so you could travel without the trailer. I think you'd be much happier.
As to adverse affects on the drivetrain, I doubt it would be a problem as long as you kept your speeds within reason.
Off hand, I'm not sure a trailer and an adventure bike are a good match. Are you really going to take a trailer off-pavement on sandy beaches and fire roads? I'd think a trailer-pulling motorcycle would have about the same road operating envelope as a trailer-pulling car - not very expansive.
- Mark
If you're not traveling two-up, I'd suggest you look long/hard at your equipment requirements and figure a way to par down the gear so you could travel without the trailer. I think you'd be much happier.
As to adverse affects on the drivetrain, I doubt it would be a problem as long as you kept your speeds within reason.
Off hand, I'm not sure a trailer and an adventure bike are a good match. Are you really going to take a trailer off-pavement on sandy beaches and fire roads? I'd think a trailer-pulling motorcycle would have about the same road operating envelope as a trailer-pulling car - not very expansive.
- Mark
Trailers and motorcycles seem like opposites, but a really small and light single wheel trailer may not have too many compromises. That Monogo Trailer would still do pretty well on the highway. Looking at it, it looks like you could buy one of those roof-top cargo shells (like they did) and go to the Home Improvement or Hardware store and buy a good wheel and some angle iron and make your own trailer. It would be a lot of work but cheaper than $1,000! Points:
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I too plan to use the Tenere for fly fishing excursions and I used my previous bike in the same way. I use a four piece "traveling" style fly rod that breaks down and will fit in most carryon type luggage. Can't comment on trailer-never tried it. I think one of our members posted a link to images of a pop up tent trailer that he uses, either in this thread or one of the other camping threads.
My best piece of camping gear is the Aerostitch high tech cot: http://www.aerostich.com/high-tech-cot.html
Ollie, I too will carry a 4 piece St Croix 9' 5wt on the Super 10.
Ollie, I too will carry a 4 piece St Croix 9' 5wt on the Super 10.
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I don't think I've ever seen one of those cots-pretty interesting. So, is it a rigid platform while you're laying on it or does it kind of droop in the center? Takes up a lot less space than my thermarest.Hipshot said:
I see...we share a similar affliction. Though, I can't think of a better way to use a bike. Get up in the morning, ride through some beautiful landscapes, dismount and put on waders and stand in a cool stream all day. Finish with a campfire, beer and grub. ;D
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cool. That one is going in the bookmarks for future purposes.Hipshot said:
+1 on that. I am learning about some neat camping gear. At my age I need all the help I can get for a good nights sleep.. 
Great find. Only thing I don't like is the price.Hipshot said:
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I'm not a fly fisherman but I do enjoy bass and trout fishing. Funny I've never taken a rod with me yet... You have me thinking now about camping next to Hammond lake in PA with a fire and a fresh bass grilling...Ollie said:
I sure do want one of those cots. Pricy but read nothing but great reports on themHipshot said:
It is a semi-rigid framework that sags in the middle. It keeps you a couple of inches off the ground. The best thing about it is that you don't roll off in the middle of the night like I do with a pad.
I imagine you still need a pad for insulation though?
Just bought an Exped 7 sleeping pad and used it last weekend. Best camping investment ever. Packs super small, has either synthetic or down insulation, pump built in or buy the basic model with the pillow pump, comfy as home. Seriously, throw your Thermarests or generic pads away now and buy one! It will fit in your panniers no matter how small.