Tent & GPS suggestions.

[Triple]

Never bought a tent-- always had one to borrow from someone else. Google searches are revealing a brain-numbingly large variety and I don't know anything about any of them. Easy to set up (pop-up if possible, though I think they take up more space broken down), easy to attach to the bike, durable, and affordable, please.

I'm also considering a weather-proof GPS system, finally. "Considering," as in I'm not paying $500+ for something I can manage on my own with a road atlas and the clear sleeve of my tank bag. I don't know which brands are good and which ones aren't. I would like a kit, complete with necessary mounting equipment.

Links and suggestions welcome...

[Trip]

Tents: campmor.com

I got a Eureka tent from them and it's really nice and worked really well on the BRP trip. Lookup my thread about tents, we went over a few. Get a full fly.

GPS: I love my Zumo 550, wish I had a 660 or 665 for the stereo bluetooth because of my Sena headset, but I can make due.

I recommend getting a Zumo. Works great with thick gloves on. You can usually find some used ones on adv for a shade cheaper. They go quick though.

[Trip]

Here's that thread:

http://www.twowheelfix.com/showthrea...453#post395453

[derf]

I've managed for a few years using crappy walmart tents, they are good for a few years of decent use, but they always seem to let you down at the wrong time. But for $30 a pop they can be trashed and replaced without any worries.

[Trip]

Originally Posted by derf

I've managed for a few years using crappy walmart tents, they are good for a few years of decent use, but they always seem to let you down at the wrong time. But for $30 a pop they can be trashed and replaced without any worries.

yeah, now that I know I won't be using mine regularly. I should of went that route.

[derf]

Just a show of Trip $300 tent vs Two of my $30 tents. The one in the center is probably 5 years old, been carried by bike and on a back pack, and probably has close to 3 months worth of daily setup and take downs. I grabbed the wrong poles, and the fly was missing, the only thing that was wrong with it was the zipper which I tore open with my boot while setting it up. The tent on the right is another $30 walmart special I picked up that afternoon, it has 6 nights on it now and is going strong.

Its a little big for the bike but it will easily fit between my saddle bags, or just hang off the back of the bike a little

[Trip]

Originally Posted by derf

Just a show of Trip $300 tent vs Two of my $30 tents. The one in the center is probably 5 years old, been carried by bike and on a back pack, and probably has close to 3 months worth of daily setup and take downs. I grabbed the wrong poles, and the fly was missing, the only thing that was wrong with it was the zipper which I tore open with my boot while setting it up. The tent on the right is another $30 walmart special I picked up that afternoon, it has 6 nights on it now and is going strong.

Its a little big for the bike but it will easily fit between my saddle bags, or just hang off the back of the bike a little

Mine was only $200 thank you. LOL

[Triple]

Sticker shock. Might go the derf route, considering I'll probably only use it 5-10 nights a year, if that...

[Trip]

Originally Posted by Triple

Sticker shock. Might go the derf route, considering I'll probably only use it 5-10 nights a year, if that...

I went pricey cause I thought I would like camping. I hated it. Poor purchase on my part.

[derf]

Originally Posted by Triple

Sticker shock. Might go the derf route, considering I'll probably only use it 5-10 nights a year, if that...

trips tent will last longer, and wont show signs of its age until it gets ready to give out, then you might have another year before it does finally go. His tent is probably also more water proof, windproof and better designed, but all I ever do is once a year in the spring throw it up in the yard overnight, spray on a thick layer of waterproofer spray and its all good.