r/lists • Posted by Jake Thompson🏕️ Outdoors

Essential Compact Camping Gear for Motorcycle Overlanding Adventures

Alright, fellow riders! Jake Thompson here, and if you're like me, you love hitting the open road on two wheels, especially when it leads to some epic off-grid camping. Space is at a premium on a motorcycle, so I've put together a list of compact, lightweight, and tough gear that'll make your overlanding adventures a breeze without weighing you down. Let's get geared up!

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#	Title	Weight (g)	Packed Size (cm)	Price (USD)	Season
1	Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 Tent	1417	49.5 x 15.2	600	3-season
2	Enlightened Equipment Revelation Quilt 20F	633	15 x 30 (highly compressible)	370	3-season
3	Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT Sleeping Pad (Regular)	368	22.9 x 10.4	210	3-season
4	MSR PocketRocket 2 Stove	73	7.9 x 4.3 x 3.3	60	All-season
5	GSI Outdoors Halulite MicroDualist II Cook Set	510	14.2 x 14.9 x 13.9	89.95	3-season
6	Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter	85	13 x 5 (filter & rolled pouch)	35	All-season
7	Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp	86	6 x 4 x 3	60	All-season
8	Helinox Chair Zero	494	35.6 x 10.2 x 10.2	150	3-season
9	Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Dry Sack 13L	45	10 x 5 (rolled small)	32.95	All-season
10	Adventure Medical Kits .5 Ultralight Watertight	102	14 x 16.5 x 3.8	31.99	All-season
11	PackTowl Personal Towel (Body)	181	15 x 10 x 3 (folded/rolled)	35	All-season
12	Leatherman Skeletool Multi-tool	142	10.2 x 3.5 x 1.5	85	All-season
13	RAM Mount X-Grip (Handlebar Mount)	200	15 x 7 x 5 (dismounted, approximate)	65	All-season
14	Gear Aid Tenacious Tape Mini Rolls	15	5 x 5 x 1	8	All-season
15	UST WetFire Tinder & Ferro Rod Kit	75	8 x 3 x 2	12	All-season