Motorcycle Camping

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Hi, I’m traveling with my wife to New England, leaving NC on June 24th and need to be back to NC by July 10th at the latest. We would love recommendations for activities, destinations, campgrounds, restaurants, etc. Our goal is to stay in every state in NE for at least one night and we plan on stopping at Acadia NP before we head back South.

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I've started motorcycle camping but I don't want to get caught in the rain and all my camping gear and backpack get soaked through. I carry a rain coat I can wear if it rains, but what's the best way to cover my stuff from the rain that's on the back of a bike? Just with a standard tarp and cinch it down?

I've started motorcycle camping but I don't want to get caught in the rain and all my camping gear and backpack get soaked through. I carry a rain coat I can wear if it rains, but what's the best way to cover my stuff from the rain that's on the back of a bike? Just with a standard tarp and cinch it down?

Hey everyone! Just getting started with this stuff and I’m looking for a gas can to strap to the bike for emergencies etc. Do you have any recommendations/favorites? Thank you!

Edit: Thanks for the awesome feedback everyone!

I’m starting to get more serious about planning a continental divide trip, and was hoping I could mine some info or advice from the brain trust here.

Specifically, I’m curious to hear how long it has taken other folks to complete. I’ve heard anything from a week to a couple months, of course depending on tons of variables.

My loose plan is to ride from Missouri to antelope wells, then to banff, then back home through North Dakota, Minnesota, etc.

I was thinking of doing this starting early September, and giving myself 3 to 4 weeks.

For those who have done it, does that seem like a feasible timeline? Anything you’d do different in terms of when to go, or how long to spend on trail?

I like the idea of finishing in banff rather than the Mexican border, so I think I’m pretty set on south to north.

While I’d prefer to do the trip all in one go, I’ve considered doing New Mexico and Colorado this year, and doing Wyoming, Montana, and Canada next year. The main benefit being that it would be easier for me to get a smaller block of time off of work.

Any other general advice or things that made a big difference in your ride experience? I know this is a bit of an aimless post, but I’d just love to hear any thoughts or reflections or guidance from those who have gone before me. I’ve combed through advrider and YouTube for as may trip reports as I can find - now I’d love to hear what the folks in this community might offer. Many thanks!

Terrific weekend in Cove Palisades State Park in Oregon. There is amazing riding around Central Oregon! Oh, and seeing the Northern Lights!

The KLR is mine. The Africa Twin is my husband's.

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I'm looking for ideas on how to organize and store all my gear in my home. My GF is tired of it laying on the ground in a pile in the living until the next trip.

Tent, soft panniers, sleeping bag, stove, dry bags, etc. It's all "neatly" piled in a corner.

I don't currently have a garage, but will in the near future.

Was wondering what you guys use to plot custom routes. I use my phone mounted on my handlebars for navigation so obviously i could just use google maps to get me to my destination but it usually takes me on highways and busy roads when i prefer taking scenic and back roads. What do you use to plot a custon route on mobile?