Motorbike tent

[nzspokes]

Have you ever used one? Condensation in them is pretty bad as well as all the other major disadvantages. They have their place but there is a reason why they're not all that popular.

Yup. Lots. Only a problem if you buy a cheap one.

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[Tazz]

Yup. Lots. Only a problem if you buy a cheap one.

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Whats a cheap one money wise? I spent $300 odd on one (black diamond or something? might have been on sale too), it even had a wee vent thing and was touted as having some flash wicking fabric but it was still poos. Maybe I'm just a sweaty, breathy mofo
Either way, I was gutted as I thought that was the perfect solution to what I wanted in shelter at the time.

[awa355]

The missing thread, started by some idiot that still hasn't made up his mind as to which option would be best.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ammock-or-tent

I do like the idea of being off the damp ground but like being able to sit up without using my head to push up a sagging roof as I did with the tarp idea. This was July and waking up at 4am cold and no head room was no fun.

[Akzle]

I do like the idea of being off the damp ground but like being able to sit up without using my head to push up a sagging roof as I did with the tarp idea. This was July and waking up at 4am cold and no head room was no fun.

your doing it wrong

and zomfg. you sleep that close to you're bike??

[nzspokes]

Whats a cheap one money wise? I spent $300 odd on one (black diamond or something? might have been on sale too), it even had a wee vent thing and was touted as having some flash wicking fabric but it was still poos. Maybe I'm just a sweaty mofo
Either way, I was gutted as I thought that was the perfect solution to what I wanted in shelter at the time.

Was a macpac gortex thing that cost way to much for what it was.

[Tazz]

Was a macpac gortex thing that cost way to much for what it was.

Sounds about right. Got a secondhand one now I used to keep in the storage box on the CBR and now in my tank bag as a 'just in caser' but it's yet to be used. Have to say being able to fit that and my sleeping matt in the tank bag is pretty sweet. Just need a small but warm sleeping bag now.

Got a link to the one you use?

[eldog]

The missing thread, started by some idiot that still hasn't made up his mind as to which option would be best.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ammock-or-tent

I do like the idea of being off the damp ground but like being able to sit up without using my head to push up a sagging roof as I did with the tarp idea. This was July and waking up at 4am cold and no head room was no fun.

Are you calling me an idiot?.....

well ok maybe not that idiot - I have tried a hammock once a long time ago just wasn't comfortable, I doubt it was setup right
Still cant decide, but plenty of time before I need to.

I would have parked the bike so it was leaning toward the fence, knowing my luck the bike would have tipped over

and Yes I am one of those heavy breathers who can fog up most things including pinlock visors

I remember the rain at Hokitika and the beaut sunshine after at Franz Josef when you could walk to the face

Still got some unfinished business down that way, hence the interest.

[nzspokes]

Sounds about right. Got a secondhand one now I used to keep in the storage box on the CBR and now in my tank bag as a 'just in caser' but it's yet to be used. Have to say being able to fit that and my sleeping matt in the tank bag is pretty sweet. Just need a small but warm sleeping bag now.

Got a link to the one you use?

Sold it a while back, had it 12ish years? I used to do a lot of sea kayaking, tramping, MTB bush camping etc. That and a good bag with a thermorest and you are sorted.

[MarkH]

I have tried a hammock once a long time ago just wasn't comfortable, I doubt it was setup right

Not setup right is quite likely, hammocks aren't as simple as they seem.
The basics: http://theultimatehang.com/2012/07/hammock-camping-101/
With the right setup hammocks are VERY comfortable, at least I find it comfortable to sleep in one.

[eldog]

Not setup right is quite likely, hammocks aren't as simple as they seem.
The basics: http://theultimatehang.com/2012/07/hammock-camping-101/
With the right setup hammocks are VERY comfortable, at least I find it comfortable to sleep in one.

Nice web page you pointed at

Yeah it wasn't set right too close and sagged a lot. Like those old woven Spring beds which cause roll together probs

[russd7]

As for the ability to park the bike inside the Redverz tent - sounds like a cool idea, but I've never bothered doing it.
I prefer to use the vestibule area to sit in and relax/cook/eat/etc.

curious as to where you purchased yours

[MarkH]

curious as to where you purchased yours

Saw it on trademe, looked up the tent and realised it was a seriously cool tent, bought it for ~$300 less than buying new from the US.