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Cameron De
Hi me and a friend want to do TONS of camping. We've done it before but that's always borrowing tents and stuff. We're wondering what's a good tent for two people (maybe big enough for three person) that's at a decent price? Cash is hard right now, but I'd like to get one of these for a cheap fun long time thing. I live in Southern Maine if that helps at all...
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Backpacking or car camping?
If you're car camping you can get away with less expensive tents, because weight and weather protection aren't important factors. When car camping, if the weather turns bad you can always retreat to your vehicle for protection or just pack-up and go home. Also, you can afford the extra weight of a tarp to shield a less weatherproof tent from a storm.
But when you're backpacking you may be several hours or days away from your vehicle, so when a storm rolls in your tent needs to be able to keep you dry and out of the wind. When backpacking you're also concerned about pack size and weight. The combination of lightweight but waterproof and durable makes for more expensive tents.
Since when I go camping, whether its backpacking or car camping, I fully intend to stay the duration, regardless of the weather, I look for a tent from a reliable manufacturer with a good weatherproof design and thick waterproof coatings for durability. Prices for this type of tent range from around $170 and up.
This spring I bought a Eureka Mountain Pass 3XT, which can legitimately sleep 3 people and has proven to be 100% weatherproof, for about $200. The only drawback is that it's packed size and weight are a little much for backpacking (but in all honesty, most 3-person tents will have the same problem). I went with Eureka because I've owned a smaller/lighter tent from them for over 20 years and it still performs flawlessly in bad weather.
There are a number of other tents in this price range (around $200). http://www.campmor.com is a good place to shop and compare camping gear (they are close enough to me that I go there a couple times a year). REI (http://www.rei.com) is another good place to do your research; their prices are not as low as Campmor but there might be a store near you so you can see and buy your tent in person.
Backpacking or car camping?
If you're car camping you can get away with less expensive tents, because weight and weather protection aren't important factors. When car camping, if the weather turns bad you can always retreat to your vehicle for protection or just pack-up and go home. Also, you can afford the extra weight of a tarp to shield a less weatherproof tent from a storm.
But when you're backpacking you may be several hours or days away from your vehicle, so when a storm rolls in your tent needs to be able to keep you dry and out of the wind. When backpacking you're also concerned about pack size and weight. The combination of lightweight but waterproof and durable makes for more expensive tents.
Since when I go camping, whether its backpacking or car camping, I fully intend to stay the duration, regardless of the weather, I look for a tent from a reliable manufacturer with a good weatherproof design and thick waterproof coatings for durability. Prices for this type of tent range from around $170 and up.
This spring I bought a Eureka Mountain Pass 3XT, which can legitimately sleep 3 people and has proven to be 100% weatherproof, for about $200. The only drawback is that it's packed size and weight are a little much for backpacking (but in all honesty, most 3-person tents will have the same problem). I went with Eureka because I've owned a smaller/lighter tent from them for over 20 years and it still performs flawlessly in bad weather.
There are a number of other tents in this price range (around $200). http://www.campmor.com is a good place to shop and compare camping gear (they are close enough to me that I go there a couple times a year). REI (http://www.rei.com) is another good place to do your research; their prices are not as low as Campmor but there might be a store near you so you can see and buy your tent in person.
Is crossing country (USA) on a 750cc Kawasaki Vulcan good idea?
Jake
Hi -
I will be selling my car and getting a motorcycle this summer. I live in Maine, so it will be a great starting point if I choose to ride across the country during my school break.
I will have a Kawasaki 750cc Vulcan (not sure of year right now), but it is in great shape and has low milage. I've never rode a bike before, but I will learn quickly. I'm taking my classes soon to get my permit.
So::
Is it crazy to think about travelling to California and back to Maine on a 750cc Kawasaki Vulcan? If I bring a tent and set up camp throughout the trip, how much should I plan on budgeting for gas/food/other expenses?
**THIS WILL BE DURING MY SUMMER BREAK FROM SCHOOL, WHICH IS 3 MONTHS LONG
*thanks for the answers/support so far. what is the least amount of money you think someone could do this with? i'm not opposed to camping/sleeping in parking lots to avoid hotel costs.
how much time should i budget for a cross the country and back trip?
any recommended routes/other tips/stories feel free to share.
thanks ALL
Answer
A 750 cruiser is plenty big enough to cross the country. It's a lot more expensive these days when when I did it (in a VW van). Maine to CA and back is 6000 miles (roughly), which at 45 mpg is 133 gallons of gas. Camping used to be like 3 or 4 dollars, now at a California state park it's like $25 (but there are lots of cheaper places I'm sure).
My recommendation would be to take a few long highway trips first, like for a weekend or three days. Cover 200 then 300 then 500 miles per day. 500 miles is a long day on a bike, and day after day little things that normally wouldn't bother you become big things. A cruiser is more comfortable but you want to find what things you want to change. An aftermarket seat might not be a bad idea.
Also you should have a fairing or at least a windshield. It makes a HUGE difference riding all day on the highway. The wind on your chest really beats you up!
In fact, for your very first Summer on a motorcycle you might decide on something a little shorter, more local. Up into the Maritime provinces, or down the East Coast to the Carolinas or GA.
A 750 cruiser is plenty big enough to cross the country. It's a lot more expensive these days when when I did it (in a VW van). Maine to CA and back is 6000 miles (roughly), which at 45 mpg is 133 gallons of gas. Camping used to be like 3 or 4 dollars, now at a California state park it's like $25 (but there are lots of cheaper places I'm sure).
My recommendation would be to take a few long highway trips first, like for a weekend or three days. Cover 200 then 300 then 500 miles per day. 500 miles is a long day on a bike, and day after day little things that normally wouldn't bother you become big things. A cruiser is more comfortable but you want to find what things you want to change. An aftermarket seat might not be a bad idea.
Also you should have a fairing or at least a windshield. It makes a HUGE difference riding all day on the highway. The wind on your chest really beats you up!
In fact, for your very first Summer on a motorcycle you might decide on something a little shorter, more local. Up into the Maritime provinces, or down the East Coast to the Carolinas or GA.
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