Moto camping trip in Alaska this weekend with the Dyna
Posted Aug 6, 2018, 7:55 PM UTC
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You need some saddlebags
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I don't carry a load like this often enough to justify them. I like the Dyna T-Sport bags but they are very spendy for something I wouldn't use very often.
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The good ol parks highway subway. Man I miss riding up there.
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What fairing is that?
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Memphis Shades Road Warrior with a 13" windshield
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Hell yeah!
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I see you packed the necessities
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Alright I've been waiting for this post...I want to do this soon and will be able to carry about the same gear as you. I'll be doing 3 days.
What's in the back?
I use an Outdoor Research 55L drybag and in the bag is a Big Agnes Flycreek UL3 Tent, Big Agnes Zirkel sleeping bag, Exped Synmat UL7 sleeping pad, so that's the main sleeping arrangement. This is good for down to around 15F in Alaska. Also in the drybag, One hoodie, one pair of sweatpants, two pairs of underwear, two pairs of socks, camp chair from REI, (1) blue tarp and some paracord for making a rain shelter. In a smaller drybag I have a small titanium Esbit stove and some solid fuel tabs, random first aid stuff, zip ties, etc. I use two moto cargo nets to hold things I use randomly on the trip, like a hat, extra gloves, a hoodie, clear visor etc.. It's nice to just be able to stuff them in the net without unpacking everything else. I am at work but I can take a photo of the layout of the gear when I get home for you. The tent and sleeping bag are super lightweight backpacking gear so they are on the more expensive side but that works out great for moto gear as it allows me to bring more stuff and take up less room. EDIT: Also had water proof gaiters, gloves and a rain suit. I drove back home in 300 miles of non-stop rain so this was essential.
Sweet, thanks.
My main concern is food. I'll look up that stove, but so far I've been looking into this little screw on's, for the small propane, but you mentioned solid fuel.
My trip wont be back country, so I could technically carry no food, but I'd like to.
I have a iso butane stove as well that I use some times. I went with the esbit this time because it's titanium so it's super small and light. But, the caveat is Esbit fuel stinks so it needs to be contained in an airtight container or you deal with the smell. Another small bag strapped on with some dehydrated food would have been very possible with the setup I was carrying but there was food at the rally so I just brought a few things to eat between meals and some coffee.