Most of you probably already know 'what to pack' and 'how to pack' etc but some don't and this link is for those.   I don't camp, and haven't camped since I was a child, but I think this site it a good place to start for info, of course if any B M members would like to give their tips as well that would be good too.   http://www.lazymotorbike.eu/tips/camping/                                                                                                                                                                               

Is it  something like this   saw this bike on a recent trip to Ireland                                                                                                                                                                                

I think that is Sumo on his way to a rally lol                                                                                                                                                                             

lol i've seen that bike before........ think you could be right John                                                                                                                                                                               

  LOL Do either of you have any tips and advice, serious ones I mean, for newbie bike campers?                                                                                                                                                                               

Pack for yourself is most important

sleeping back
roll mat / bed
blanket
pot to cook in
mug
plate knife fork spoon
toilet roll
cooker
tent
tarp
tea coffee etc
kettle (optional cos u coul use pot) remember tho u might wanna brew up when cooking tho

do shop when u get to site
This does all fit on a bike ....even a harley !!!!! I did it lol

oh and i had chair on back                                                                                                                                                                              

sleeping back roll mat / bed blanketpot to cook in mugplate knife fork spoontoilet rollcookertenttarptea coffee etckettle (optional cos u coul use pot) remember tho u might wanna brew up when cooking tho chair   Also don't forget   Wetwipes torch clothes (lots of socks..nowt worse if your socks get wet through and you can't get your feet warm) woolly hat.. ( surprising how warmer you will feel)                                                                                                                                                                                 

Lol well as a dont have a bike and cant offer any tips a tell you what not to do   Dont try getting a double airbed into a single tent     saying no more lol                                                                                                                                                                             

how about a pile of bungee straps and don't forget the bike!!!!!!!!!!                                                                                                                                                                             

Dont forget the pilly and panniers are great for the makeup (kidding!!!) but plastic bags to kkep things of the ground if wet and pegs to hang things to try . XB                                                                                                                                                                             

Cheers all - madhat ....what can i say ! this going to be fun shame its this end of the season !   I'm presuming that some of this packing attracts the attention of the boys in blue ?                                                                                                                                                                                 

This is the real thing. Bikermatch member (who shall remain nameless) about to take to the roads after reducing the load

                                                                                                                                                                             

I am sure Timeout has a pic of me and Mr Ken on way to rally fully loaded which me thinks would raise a few eyebrows lol                                                                                                                                                                              

Here's Ziggy, my trusty 125!  all packed up!
                                                                                                                                                                             

Don't take a pillion campin. They take up far too much space (even the small ones). It means you can take a proper size tent which goes on the back seat with yer double  infatable matteress, double  sleeping bag and arm chair. most importantly you gonna need music. small radio or mp3 player. Even better if you get someone to go in a small van. then they can take everything and you get to ride yer bike luggage free.                                                                                                                                                                              

Squashy !!!!! lol                                                                                                                                                                              

How dare you call dinky a small van!   I always take a tea towel and squishy for washing up as well.  Plasters, just in case.                                                                                                                                                                             

Is squishy JP's new nickname?                                                                                                                                                                             

oh yeah...and what about all the flack the driver of the small van (or estate) has to take cos they haven't come on their bike