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Subject Topic: Tent suggestions for motorbike camping? Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonGimpymoo
18/7/2024 at 2:11pm
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Looking for something quick to pitch and strike camp, officially three or four berth, so got room for a SIM and gear to be comfortable inside the tent as we all know tent birthing is based on Snow White and friends.

A porch area for simple cooking/tea making and storing my boots in bad weather is essential.

High durability as can be many miles from home so need something which will be durable in bad weather. Simple, no frills yet stable would be preferred.

Will gladly compromise on size if it means a more durable tent.

Pack size does not have to be that small, surprising what one can fit on a motorbike.

Many thanks for any help.


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Can’t advise specifically but in the absence of a deluge of suggestions, try searching the Backpacking section, as walkers are carrying a similar volume of kit.

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3 or 4 berth?
Most dedicated bike tents are two berth.
What bike do you have for a start as that will have an impact and will you be two up or just yourself?

I used my Durston xmid for myself. Two porches and genuine room for two but it is a US import.
That was on a NC700s before me and the bike got wiped out by a Qashquai.

Some suggestions that aren't dedicated bike tents:

Vango Galaxy 300 ( probably would be my choice as you have more room in the front to stand up and get yer trousers on)

Coleman Coastline 3

Vaude chapel (expensive)

Anything by Khyam

All these are 3 person though.




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PersonGimpymoo
26/7/2024 at 9:31am
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The bike is a CBF1000.

Will be both solo and two up, although if two up, will only be in fair weather so can just get a small solo tent if needed for second person.


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So no problem with gear.
I'd have a look at the Vango Galaxy 300. Being able to stand makes it so much easier to get your trousers on and you can sit in the porch if it is bad weather. Enough room for panniers/bags as well. It will also be great solo.
You could go for the bike tents with garage but they are massive packed down and overpriced imo.

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28/7/2024 at 4:51pm
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Vango Omega 350 will fit the bill. Had ours 7-8 years and it is still available. Just three poles, Heavyweight material (5000 hh) and has the internal strap tensioning system so it is solid in high winds.

Half is the bedroom, other half a porch with removable waterproof floor. No need to remove bedroom pod to pack away.


PersonAnalogKid
17/10/2024 at 8:01pm
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Vango Galaxy 300 if you want to standup
Vango Omega 350 - If you want to stretch the budget to over £200
OEX Coyote III (when on special offer)

The 350 was always my 'dream' Grab and go tent - to use Solo
I ended up with the Coyote III - Its perfect; Great quality, tough.
'Enough' head hight (106 cm)

There were some older reviews about 'tight poles' - no issue on the Coyote III I purchased in September 2024

In all - a perfect tent


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Personurbster
28/10/2024 at 8:56pm
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Fellow biker camper here.
Another vote for the Vango Galaxy 300 , mine fits easily into my Givi Maxia V56 top box with room for other stuff too.
The original was 5000hh but I notice its now 3000hh rated.
Once you have the inner in place it can be left and pitched as one , takes me about ten minutes including guying out.
The bath tub ground sheet is a bit naff but I half fold mine back and I use a couple of tarp clips and guy out the sides of the porch, but the tent is mahoosive once up and weighs just 5.5kgs a bikers dream, plenty of room to store your gear and you can stand up easily in the porch area.


PersonFiona W
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I wonder what the OP chose in the end? They never came back to say & it might help others with the same question in future.

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2024 = 20 sites / 41 nights. 2023 = 9/23. 2022 = 13/35. 2021 = 11/29. 2020 = 4/20. 2019 = 13/35. 2018 = 20/33. 2017 = 10/22. 2016 = 19/33. 2015 = 15 sites / 27 nights. Didn't count 1976 to 2014.



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