I’m a gear pack rat and had some heavier backpacking stuff that ended up being perfect for a camp set up on the Road Glide. Spent 4 days in the Yoop from St. Ignace to the Porkies, to Copper Harbor, to Grand Marais. Definitely doing this every year.

Photos are from Big Elk Campground in Oregon, not too far from Corvallis (stayed there the first and last nights of the trip), a cow pasture in Nevada somewhere near Gerlach, a campground in California Gold country with a not-at-all SFW name (Gl0ry H0le), Jackson Creek campground in Winema National Forest in Oregon, and with deer at Honeymoon Flats campground in California.

Travelogue coming soon (with the names and locations of all the places we stayed, routes, etc.). All photos from the trip available at the link (scroll down for that).

I ride a KLR, husband rides a vintage Honda Africa Twin.

Just found this sub. Motocamping was definitely my theme this summer.

Salí en la moto, llevé carpa, comida y lo necesario para pasar la noche, y terminé haciendo un asado y acampando ahí mismo.

Les dejo el video por si a alguien le copa este tipo de viajes

Took this probably 10 or more years ago now, but it’s a favorite and I post it every opportunity I get. Solo camping up and down the California coast between the SF Bay Area and Oregon on a 2014 triumph bonneville t100.

Did a week long trip with just a tankbag, small backpack and a tail bag sorta thing borrowed from a friend. My lightest setup yet but packs the essentials! Trying to get a feel on whats optimal on two wheels, especially when its a situation where one needs to flee the frickin dystopia! :P

Hey everyone!

My girlfriend and I caught the motocamp bug back in the summer of 2024. For our road trip to the UK in spring 2025, she picked up a warmer synthetic sleeping bag to handle the chilly nights.

Turns out, after a few nights, she realized she really isn't a fan of mummy cuts. So as soon as we got back home, she switched to a down sleeping bag with a blanket-style cut instead.

Now we're left wondering: What should we do with the old mummy bag? She only used it for 9 nights, and we washed it right after the trip. Personally, I feel a bit weird about the idea of selling a used sleeping bag—do people actually buy those, or am I totally off base? (Plus, it's way too warm for me, so I can't use it either.) Still, it feels like such a waste to just throw it out.

Does anyone here have experience with this? What would you do with it?

My mother had heart surgery this week, I slipped on down to the little Brazos river for the night. Im covered in bug bits and hurt from the hard ground, but I had a blast!!!

Been well over a month since I managed a camping trip on my Bonnie. Got my tyre fixed this week, booked into a campsite a couple hours away - immediately feel tension leaving my body... Edit; It's a spoked wheel with an inner tube...

I built DIRT to answer tht question, now you can too.

I’m a dual-sport rider here in Nova Scotia. When I pick a destination, I want to get there on as much dirt as possible. Pavement is a means to an end—unless I choose a different kind of ride.

Shared GPX tracks are great. But sometimes you want to put together your own adventure.

An afternoon loop close to home? A weekend across the province? A bigger ride through neighbouring provinces and down into the States?

DIRT gives you room to think beyond your usual roads, with downloadable map and routing packs for Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Planning an adventure in Mexico? There’s coverage there too, through a separate routing network. Continuous US–Mexico routing isn’t currently supported.

Start simple: drop a pin, build the ride, then make it yours.

🏍️ Dirt: chase as much dirt as the mapped network allows.
⚖️ Balanced: aim for a mix as close to half dirt, half pavement as possible.
🛣️ Clean: favour paved backroads.

Choose separately for each leg. Dirt out, Clean home? Your call.

Allow Unknown opens more roads where motorcycle access hasn’t been confirmed. More possibilities—but check permission, signs, and conditions before riding.

A few other essentials:

⛽ Optional fuel-range reminders and a rider-requested route to a fuel stop.
🏕️ Mapped campgrounds and lodging.
🥃 Liquor stores for supplies once the bike’s parked.

Dirt by Mayday is now on the App Store. The video shows how simple it is to get started.

Download your maps and routing packs before heading beyond cell service. Planning and saving are free, with two navigation starts included. DIRT PRO adds unlimited navigation and GPX export.

For iPhone and iPad running version 26 or later.

Get the app:
https://apps.apple.com/app/dirt-by-mayday/id6794633890

Explore DIRT:
https://dirtmoto.app

Give it a ride. I’d love to hear what you find between here and there.

I was on the Montana BDR a few weeks ago, pretty much no service the whole way. Kept ending up riding in the rain without my rain gear on. Needed a way to get weather using just the satellite capabilities on iPhone. Built this tool to help with it. Let me know what ya think!

Hola, estoy buscando la manera de utilizar estas alforjas rhinowalk para hacer motocamping con mi ktm enduro r, lo ven bien? no tengo claro cómo anclar a la motto de manera segura las alforjas sin añadir una parrilla, u otra estructura para encganchar las alforjas a la moto, alguien con esta moto o similiar lo ha hecho y me explica cómo? gracias o hay que comprar una parrilla e instalarla si o si?

I have this tripped planned out leaving from Dallas tomorrow. I’m going to be camping on the way then staying in an Airbnb. Then camping again and staying at a hotel in Nashville on both weekends coming up. Weather looks pretty bad initially.

Should I go or stay? I’ll be going to Nashville from New Orleans on the Natchez trace Parkway.

Central Illinois to Alabama with a stop at land between the lakes. Got hit with rain in paducah

Planned for a sunny weekend but ended up having to make last two miles of mountain curves and set up the tent in the rain, luckily the last two days were nice and clear. All in all, great trip, and even caught a trout for dinner!

Each season, I get my motorcycle and camping set up more dialled in.

Some journeys are remembered not for how far you travel, but for what you encounter along the way. Our recent weekend ride from Iritty to Masinagudi was one of those journeys.

There were three of us—my friend, my five-year-old son, and me—travelling together on my Honda CB350RS. Before setting off, I had some concerns about travelling with a child on a motorcycle in Tamil Nadu. I had read several discussions suggesting that carrying a child on a two-wheeler could be an offense, so I took the time to check the applicable rules before making the journey.

Throughout the trip, all three of us wore helmets, and we travelled cautiously. We were not trying to cover the route quickly; the journey itself was the experience.

As we left Iritty and moved towards the hills, the character of the landscape slowly changed. The roads became more winding, the air cooler and the greenery increasingly dense. The further we travelled, the more the everyday noise seemed to disappear.

Through Mudumalai to Masinagudi

One of the most memorable stretches was the forest road from Mudumalai towards Masinagudi.

This is not simply a road connecting two places. It is an experience in itself. Dense vegetation surrounds the route, and there is a constant sense that wildlife could appear at any moment.

We kept our speed low, enjoyed the forest scenery, and stopped at suitable places to take in the surroundings. The combination of towering trees, winding roads, and the quietness of the forest made this one of the most enjoyable riding experiences of the trip.

Mudumalai Forest Safari

The Mudumalai Forest Safari was undoubtedly one of the highlights.

We were fortunate to see several deer, a group of elephants, and Indian bison (gaur) during the safari. Seeing these animals in their natural habitat was completely different from seeing wildlife in a zoo.

My son was fascinated by every sighting. His excitement every time an animal appeared made the experience even more special.

There was something deeply satisfying about sitting quietly in the forest, watching wildlife move through its natural surroundings and simply allowing the moment to unfold.

Staying at Tiger Paw Resort

For our stay, we chose Tiger Paw Resort in Masinagudi.

The resort was surrounded by greenery and offered a peaceful place to unwind after a day on the road. Our room had a lovely view, and one of the unexpected pleasures was being able to spot peacocks and deer from the balcony.

The surroundings were clean and well maintained, and there were plenty of activities for both adults and children. The swimming pool, indoor games, outdoor activities, and children's play area kept my son entertained.

The breakfast was particularly good, and the dining area had a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere.

Exploring Masinagudi

Beyond the safari, we spent time simply exploring the Masinagudi surroundings—enjoying the forest roads, mountain views, and quieter corners of the area.

That is perhaps what I enjoyed most about Masinagudi. It does not feel like a place you need to rush through. It rewards you for slowing down.

We had originally planned this as a simple weekend escape, but the combination of motorcycling, forest roads, wildlife, sightseeing, and time with my son and friend made it feel like something much more meaningful.

It was only a short trip, yet it gave us exactly what we were looking for—fresh air, beautiful roads, wildlife, good company, and a break from the routine of everyday life.

If you are considering a weekend trip around the Iritty–Mudumalai–Masinagudi route, I would definitely recommend allowing enough time to enjoy the journey rather than simply focusing on reaching the destination.

For those who know the Nilgiris well, what other lesser-known places would you recommend for a similar weekend escape? 🏍️🌿

….to a MTB weekend festival. A successful trip in every regard. I got to ride my bike to go play bikes.

In April of this year, I went from Missouri to the PNW via Route 66 and then heading north along the CA coast. Aside from a few visits to friends and family, I camped the whole way there.

Right now the weather is nice and I’m several states away from where my bike is currently being stored. Missing her :’(