Customer Reviews

Motorcycle Camping Made Easy

5 star:		(5)
4 star:		(8)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

If you are thinking of piling your mountian of gear onto the back seat of two wheels and heading out across this great land I strongly urge you to jump all over this book lest you have a gaggle of experience. Those of us who have been doing it for years will find afermation to our ways of doing things. Those who have no experience consider this your workbook. He has written wonderful lists of what to take and described the gears usefulness and uslessness from a bikers point of view. If you are an old hand not much new here but maybe a couple of better mousetraps. If you are new to the sport....GET IT!!

I can't say this is a useless book.
It's fairly well writen and covers the basics of camping.
My complaint is that at least 3/4 the book covers
the basics of camping and camping gear not specific to
motorcycle camping. If you have NOT gone camping before
and you want a book that covers both the basics of camping
and motorcycling in one book then you might be happy with this.
If you already know how to camp then you might be disappointed.
There are some useful contact resources for motorcycle clubs
and campgrounds and motocycle specific gear.

Lots of practical advice, some of which covers generic camping issues. Many points are covered which deserve consideration. Reading this book made me feel better about my upcoming motorcycle camping trip. An easy read - I consumed it in 3 hours, but I skipped the chapter on trailers (towing a trailer with your bike, not towing your bike on a trailer). Chapters are nicely separated and laid out, and need not be read in order, I jumped back and forth a bit.

If you have ever spent one night camping in a tent in your back yard, you know as much about camping as this author. There are no special insights offered...nothing that makes you say, "Wow. Why didn't I think of that?!" Buy a Boy Scout manual and you're way ahead of this silly book.

Some of the information was useful, if a bit dated. Most of the campsites were East coast locations and the one California site is closed. If you have backpacking skills and equipement (light weight, rugged, collapsible gear) and apply this information to motorcycle touring you probably don't need to buy this book.
For the dreamer, not doer, or for the amateur motorcyclist this book may be more interesting.

I would recommend this book to anyone who looking into motorcycle camping. I found it to be interesting and informative, well worth the read. If you are a seasoned camper you might find it a little basic, but it was just what I was looking for. I haven't camped out for many years and was looking for a refresher course, and it filled the bill nicely.

The book has a lot of good ideas you may not have thought about. Lots of good information and it gets you thinking about you're needs. Some good reviews about all aspects of camping on a motorcycle, tents, sleeping mat, sleeping bags and packing ideas, and lists that may help you at trip time.

Loaded with tips for motorcycle campers. from gear recommendations to packing tips to information on tying knots, starting a fire, preparing simple meals- this book is a great addition for serious motorcycle travelers.

I have been camping with a motorcycle for well over 30 years and found the information in this book to be great if you are pulling a trailer or have a chase vehicle other than a two wheeler. The longest I spent on "the road" was 3 weeks and was comfortable with carrying a lot less gear than the author suggests. There was some useful information in the book.

good basic knodledege. lots of pictures. a quick read and good for use as refrence. the lists of manufacters was helpful.