Author Topic: Your bike/tent/camping pics. (Read 44975 times)

Fudmucker · « **Reply #180 on:** March 13, 2019, 11:41:09 am »

I notice some of the camp sites were in dry river beds...?
I read somewhere that more people in the Sahara Desert die drowning in flash floods (camping in wadis) than die from thirst.

eberhard · « **Reply #181 on:** March 13, 2019, 12:40:22 pm »

I had that experience many years back in Botswana. I had grown up with dry river beds. All I knew as a child. I could clearly distinguish where water had run recently and where water had not run for ages, or any at all. Now I am not so sure anymore.

lone riderer · « **Reply #182 on:** March 13, 2019, 03:46:56 pm »

Quote from: Fudmucker on March 13, 2019, 11:41:09 am

I notice some of the camp sites were in dry river beds...?
I read somewhere that more people in the Sahara Desert die drowning in flash floods (camping in wadis) than die from thirst.

Yes, you shouldn't just camp in any old riverbed willy-nilly. I've heard of plenty rude awakenings wild camping in Namibia. Know where you are and keep an eye on the weather along it's catchments.

Far@way · « **Reply #183 on:** May 01, 2019, 05:29:30 pm »

Knights Rally...camping...some time ago...on my old bike

big oil · « **Reply #184 on:** July 20, 2019, 04:17:04 am »

Bike - KTM 1290R - we have a love hate relationship

Tent - Snugpack Scorpion 3 - 2 person - 4 season Expedition tent - 2 tent design - outer fly first setup independently of the inner tent for weatherproof protection while allowing airflow on warm nights. Inner mesh tent clips to the outer tent for insect proof protection. I have yet to own a tent this stable in high winds. https://www.snugpak.com/outdoor/scorpion-3 https://www.amazon.com/Snugpak-Scorpion-3-Tent-Olive/dp/B003U9853C

Cooler - Pelican SC24 - too expensive but the best most well built soft cooler I've ever owned. Tough and sturdy Ti-Zip zipper. I dragged mine for 2 miles down a gravel road before I heard it, 1 strap was towing her along

No damage whatsoever, these coolers appear indestructible, probably bomb proof. https://www.pelican.com/us/en/product/coolers/soft-cooler/sc24

*disclaimer - I'm not affiliated nor sponsored by either company, simply telling others what has worked best for me.

Coordinates - 37.805425, -107.775052

Sardine · « **Reply #185 on:** July 20, 2019, 05:12:54 pm »

Quote from: big oil on July 20, 2019, 04:17:04 am

Bike - KTM 1290R - we have a love hate relationship

Tent - Snugpack Scorpion 3 - 2 person - 4 season Expedition tent - 2 tent design - outer fly first setup independently of the inner tent for weatherproof protection while allowing airflow on warm nights. Inner mesh tent clips to the outer tent for insect proof protection. I have yet to own a tent this stable in high winds. https://www.snugpak.com/outdoor/scorpion-3 https://www.amazon.com/Snugpak-Scorpion-3-Tent-Olive/dp/B003U9853C

Cooler - Pelican SC24 - too expensive but the best most well built soft cooler I've ever owned. Tough and sturdy Ti-Zip zipper. I dragged mine for 2 miles down a gravel road before I heard it, 1 strap was towing her along No damage whatsoever, these coolers appear indestructible, probably bomb proof. https://www.pelican.com/us/en/product/coolers/soft-cooler/sc24

*disclaimer - I'm not affiliated nor sponsored by either company, simply telling others what has worked best for me.

Coordinates - 37.805425, -107.775052

Wow! What a spot! Thank you for sharing.

big oil · « **Reply #186 on:** July 22, 2019, 02:23:32 am »

Quote from: Sardine on July 20, 2019, 05:12:54 pm

Quote from: big oil on July 20, 2019, 04:17:04 am
Bike - KTM 1290R - we have a love hate relationship

Tent - Snugpack Scorpion 3 - 2 person - 4 season Expedition tent - 2 tent design - outer fly first setup independently of the inner tent for weatherproof protection while allowing airflow on warm nights. Inner mesh tent clips to the outer tent for insect proof protection. I have yet to own a tent this stable in high winds. https://www.snugpak.com/outdoor/scorpion-3 https://www.amazon.com/Snugpak-Scorpion-3-Tent-Olive/dp/B003U9853C

Cooler - Pelican SC24 - too expensive but the best most well built soft cooler I've ever owned. Tough and sturdy Ti-Zip zipper. I dragged mine for 2 miles down a gravel road before I heard it, 1 strap was towing her along No damage whatsoever, these coolers appear indestructible, probably bomb proof. https://www.pelican.com/us/en/product/coolers/soft-cooler/sc24

*disclaimer - I'm not affiliated nor sponsored by either company, simply telling others what has worked best for me.

Coordinates - 37.805425, -107.775052

Wow! What a spot! Thank you for sharing.

You're very welcome, Miss Sardine.

South Mineral Campground is located just a few klicks out of a historical mining town named Silverton, in the beautiful state, well, the west half anyway, of Colorado.

Tons of dual sport and jeep trails that connect Alpine ski towns such as Telluride and Ouray, all in the beautiful Rocky Mountains.

Hint - camping is free and legal between the river and access road to South Mineral Campground, you do NOT need a permit.

South Mineral charged me $30-$35 per night for 5 nights and it's a rustic campground, meaning no hot water, electricity, or showering facilities.

I found out at the cafe in Silverton, the morning I was LEAVING, that camping was FREE between access road and river

Don't worry about anyone bothering you, you're safe, well, unless you have any kind of food in your tent with ya, I'm certain with your intelligence you know better than that in bear country!

See my upcoming RR of my trip out west, if you please, including a couple weeks in Colorado, funny story about a camper that forgot about leaving a teenie weenie bit of food in the wrong place

mtr89 · « **Reply #187 on:** September 18, 2019, 04:54:33 pm »

Quote from: big oil on July 20, 2019, 04:17:04 am

Bike - KTM 1290R - we have a love hate relationship

Tent - Snugpack Scorpion 3 - 2 person - 4 season Expedition tent - 2 tent design - outer fly first setup independently of the inner tent for weatherproof protection while allowing airflow on warm nights. Inner mesh tent clips to the outer tent for insect proof protection. I have yet to own a tent this stable in high winds. https://www.snugpak.com/outdoor/scorpion-3 https://www.amazon.com/Snugpak-Scorpion-3-Tent-Olive/dp/B003U9853C

Cooler - Pelican SC24 - too expensive but the best most well built soft cooler I've ever owned. Tough and sturdy Ti-Zip zipper. I dragged mine for 2 miles down a gravel road before I heard it, 1 strap was towing her along No damage whatsoever, these coolers appear indestructible, probably bomb proof. https://www.pelican.com/us/en/product/coolers/soft-cooler/sc24

*disclaimer - I'm not affiliated nor sponsored by either company, simply telling others what has worked best for me.

Coordinates - 37.805425, -107.775052

Frikken gorgeous place to camp @big oil.
I would love to spend some time in the States, so badly want to

big oil · « **Reply #188 on:** September 19, 2019, 05:31:07 am »

Quote from: mtr89 on September 18, 2019, 04:54:33 pm

Quote from: big oil on July 20, 2019, 04:17:04 am

Coordinates - 37.805425, -107.775052

Frikken gorgeous place to camp @big oil.
I would love to spend some time in the States, so badly want to

Thanks, I agree, though too pricey! Free camping between the river and access road until the road ends at U.S.550 aka Million Dollar Highway in Colorado, when you visit the states someday.