5 Items To Add To Your Motorcycle Camping Kit

There is nothing like setting out for a long weekend, or even better a month, with your motorcycle and a plan to sleep out in the great wide open. Riding from hotel to hotel on road trip is fantastic, but getting out in the desert or woods for a good night's sleep is something every rider should do at least once in their life. Here are five items that will make your stay under the stars more enjoyable.

Hydro Flask makes stainless steel insulated beverage containers that keep the contents cold or hot for hours. I use a 40-ounce Hydro Flask bottle and have enjoyed cold (not cool) water 20 hours after filling up. Now with a line of stainless steel, double-wall vacuum-insulated growlers you also keep your post-ride suds cold and carbonated.

The compact packaging of this camp cooking system makes it perfect for the space requirements of motorcycle travel. The Jetboil Flash can heat water to a boil in just 100 seconds. But what to do with that water? That leads us to the next item on our list.

Preparing dinner or breakfast is as easy as adding hot water and in just minutes you are ready to eat. Mountain House meals have the best taste and texture of all camping meals I've sampled while motorcycle camping. The best way to buy is in bulk to keep the price per meal down. Don't worry about using them all before they go bad; they have a 30-year taste guarantee.

Not to mention, sleeping hammocks take up less space than a tent and a sleeping pad. Hennessy Hammock Expedition series tents weigh just 2 pounds, 12 ounces and roll up into a 4 x 7 x 9-inch package. A 70-denier oxford nylon is used for the construction for the hammock and rain fly. Mosquito netting and support ropes are included.

The Tact Bivvy is a compact sleeping bag that is primarily meant for use in disaster or emergency situations. The sleeping bag is waterproof and windproof. It's a solid addition to a sleeping bag to get yourself warm through the night.