Motorcycle Camping is a lot like ATV camping but you have a little less space for carrying camping gear. The advantage of motorcycle camping is that you can get to even more remote camping spots using single track trails with a dual-sport motorcycle. Off-road dual-sport motorcycle camping is the type of motorcycle camping I enjoy most.

Off-road motorcycle camping is essentially a split between backpacking and ATV Camping. You can carry a little more gear than backpacking but not as much as ATV camping. Therefore, packing lightweight camping gear and the bare necessities is key to enjoying a motorcycle camping adventure.

It is important not to overload a motorcycle when packing your camping gear. With a dual-sport motorcycle your options for packing are limited to:

  • Set of saddle bags
  • Tank bag
  • Small fender bag
  • Tail bag
  • Small backpack

There are specialty bags for dual-sport motorcycles available also. Pack only what you need for your trip. After packing your gear always test drive the bike to get accustomed to the difference in handling the extra weight has caused. Reposition or repack some of the gear if necessary. Try to keep the center of gravity as low as possible.

Use Travel Space Bags for your clothing to conserve space. They also will keep your clothing dry, dust free, and as fresh as when you packed them. They are very durable and can be used over and over.

Off-road motorcycle camping has become very popular in the last couple of years. Mainly due to the improved designs of the dual-sport motorcycles available now. Better suspensions, bigger more refined engines are the biggest improvements. Plus there are many accessories available to equip your bike for camping.

As stated earlier a dual-sport motorcycle can get to some remote campsites via the many single track trails available. Single track trails are off-limits to 4-wheel vehicles including ATVs. So if you prefer two wheels over four and primitive camping give off-road motorcycle camping a try, you will be glad you did.

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