3 Ways To Pack A Sleeping Bag for Motocamping

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A good sleeping bag is a foundational part of any motorcycle camping gear setup, but even the best motorcycle camping sleeping bag doesn't do much good if you can't actually get it to your campsite. Most people who pack a sleeping bag for motocamping use the traditional compression sack method to save as much space as possible in their motorcycle luggage for their other gear, but fewer people know about the two other very effective ways to pack a sleeping bag for motorcycle camping.
Option 2 sounds kind of weird at first but it has a bunch of advantages. You can just stuff your sleeping bag into your pannier or other motorcycle luggage and use it to fill in the gaps and cushion all your other gear inside your bag.
Option 3 is the most self contained because it involves stuffing your moto camping sleeping bag into a separate dry bag that you then just attach to the top of your motorcycle. This optimizes the weight distribution of your motorcycle camping gear and protects your sleeping bag from the elements all while keeping your moto sleeping bag separated from the rest of your gear and therefore clean and easy to access.
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@hdk6585 Ай бұрын

I have moved to putting sleeping bag, pillow and sleeping pad inside the tent and then stuffing that bundle into the drybag. If it's raining, everything is already in the tent. Eliminates a bunch of separate bags.

@kee7678 Ай бұрын

might have to try that.

@wobblysauce 19 күн бұрын

Same, as you are rolling it up poles go in the middle and are protected.

@kee7678 18 күн бұрын

@@wobblysauce worried at all about...vibration rubbing and making holes/tears in tent or anything?

@wobblysauce 18 күн бұрын

@@kee7678 never been an issue for me, that is how tent came and found it better then some others having the poles and pegs as extra bags, never need to look for them as they are always with the tent.

@dsackman1495 Ай бұрын

Yes, option three, with a dry bag for sleeping gear - sleeping bag/quilt, mattress, pillow and blow-up doll and a separate dry bag for the wet gear - tent, chair, table, etc. When arriving at camp, pitch tent, chair and table, then make your bed inside the tent. This will keep your sleeping gear dry, even in rain, and you are organized to set up camp quickly. Always pack the bags with the stuff you will need last, first. That is, first your sleeping bag, then your mattress and pillow. In the tent bag, your rain fly goes in first, then your tent, then your groundsheet. Panniers are for tools, clothing, galley and other miscellaneous stuff.

@MrFurious1993 Ай бұрын

I've always reserved my saddlebags for my clothing, food items, tool kit, etc. and put my tent, sleeping bag, pad, etc. in dry bags on the rear rack and seat. I like to keep the sleeping bag in it's own separate bag on the rear seat to act as a back rest or lumbar support on those longer asphalt rides, but having it there can prevent you from being able to slide back when riding off-road.

@deanmalkewich2366 Ай бұрын

I like the dry bag method, tent and sleeping pad go inside as well. If I need to camp away from the bike, it’s nice to have all the camping gear in one bag. If I’m hoteling it for the night, it’s nice to have all the camping gear in one bag that I don’t have to open.

@blakeberlin6295 Ай бұрын

Tents can and do get wet. I put my sleeping quilt, pad, and pillow in a dry bag. The bag gets packed and unpacked inside my tent and therefore is ALWAYS dry.

@kevinsterner9490 Ай бұрын

Good video. I use the dry bag method. My dry bag is a little bigger so I can also stuff some misc gear in too. It also makes a great back rest since it sits on the seat in front of my top box

@user-hq7rb5hv7s Ай бұрын

And good night.....you put that problem to bed.....😂😂 Good job Ben...and good products other Ben.

@MikesProjectsandHobbies 24 күн бұрын

Stuffing our bags in a waterproof bag works best. Stuff sacks are awesome but they create a large incompressible shape that’s hard to pack around. Both our bags and BA tent will stuff in that double ended waterproof bag. Works amazingly well.

@adventuristnw2321 Ай бұрын

I was a bit skeptical in what I could learn about packing a sleeping bag but you did it. My critical thinking skills are lacking, because I never thought of just putting the bag in the pannier to take up empty space. Makes so much sense...thanks!

@MotoCampNerd Ай бұрын

That's what we're here for! You aren't lacking in critical thinking, we are around this stuff all day and still learn new stuff every day.

@wobblysauce Ай бұрын

You don't know what you don't know.

@1Llamrei Ай бұрын

I use the dry bag method, but I put my tent and sleeping pad in it as well. Then have plenty of room in my panniers for heavy items. Great video and thanks for sharing.

@jamescowling7540 Ай бұрын

I used option 2 but the downside is your sleeping bag is last to pack after the tent. When it's a wet morning I struggle to keep the bag dry while I pack up the tent and everything. I'll try #3 next time!

@bricetetrick1457 Ай бұрын

Great tip on stuffing the bag in your pannier, moto camping for 30 years and hadn't seen that before.

@MrPepsilon Ай бұрын

I keep all, lightweight, sleeping gear in one waterproof bag on the top of the rear rack. My camping routine is as follows: #1 pitch the tent #2 get sleeping gear ready for the night #3 check the bike #4 pop that beer and relax (#5 get the campfire going if no hazards)

@mattkaymoto Ай бұрын

I've experimented with a few setups and I think it's a better idea to stuff the tent in the pannier, not the sleeping bag. Because the sleeping bag lofts, I find it really difficult to keep it from expending and preventing me from rolling up the pannier, since it gets caught in the folds. This might only be an issue for me since I'm using a Mosko Moto setup and the bags are more tubular shaped. Either way I find it easier to manage since you don't have to keep compressing the sleeping bag as you add more stuff. Plus the tent is often the first thing you want to set up so it makes more sense to have it at the ready.

@yetiibob8407 Ай бұрын

Hi, I have tried all ways you described there and I have used the sea to summit event compression bag also which is good but now just stuff it into my OS 12 Kriega bag and secure on top of my small top case or OS bag. In the summer I used a down 3 season bag which in the sea to summit drybag can compress it down to very small size and fitted in the lid of my topbox. As I have gone away from hard luggage and use the Kriega OS18'S and other bags I take far less now as space is premium. I did find I was hauling a lot of stuff not needed. Bob in the UK

@TheSmitty665 Ай бұрын

4th option, just wear the sleeping bag while you ride 😂

@DorkintheRoad Ай бұрын

We call that the "Tall Man Moto" method.

@advredbikes Ай бұрын

Thank you Ben. Did I hear you correct, "Bespoke Bag", great phrase. Loved the fabulous content, keep it coming!

@MrTraewilliams Ай бұрын

I like #3 💯✌🤟🤘

@randycallow3736 Ай бұрын

I have gone a certain way for a long time, I have waterproof stuff sacks and sleeping bag and pad get strapped very high on the rear load.. usually use 1in lashing straps because the bag and pad don't have any weight doesn't make the bike feel top heavy, and because they are behind me , doesn't feel like any significant wind drag. Another benefit is I normally air out my sleeping bag and it's nice to be able to wait until last minute to put it on the bike.. also gives an Easy Rider look it that's your thing

@65BAJA Ай бұрын

I have the Diamond Park 30 and the 0. Have not had a chance to use the 0 yet. I did try to pack it into a moto trek to see how it was. That is a big bag even packed. Also, as a variant on the stuff sack, you can use one of the side dry pods that come with the coyote/great basin. Stuff it in there enough to get the three fold/rolls on the closure. Then use the air valve to squeeze that thing down to...still kinda big on the 0*. lol

@davidkinkade4764 Ай бұрын

I love this video so SMUCH

@DorkintheRoad Ай бұрын

lol

@MotoCocoTV Ай бұрын

Love this

@TheSmitty665 Ай бұрын

this video came at the exact right time, just bought a echo park zero degree bag and its taking up way too much room, i think ill try the stuff in the saddle bag method, cuz its still HUGE in the compression sack i have for it

@Superdan187211 Ай бұрын

Nice bike. I just got a transalp. I cant wait to take it camping

@AT2021Rocker Ай бұрын

Really good video! Appreciate your content very smutch!

@DorkintheRoad Ай бұрын

LOL

@defylifeadventure Ай бұрын

The problem with just stuffing the bag into the pannier, is that you've got nothing to keep the bag clean, or seem anything else contaminate it. My preferred method is have the sleeping bag which is usually light and put in a roll bag on top i.e. your 3rd method.

@twowheelRoz Ай бұрын

I use # 2 and 3. All my heavy goes in fist and fluffy 2nd. Roll tight. Dry bag is sleeping bag, one set of shirt,undies and socks ( I like to have spares lol) Side note, i grew up that down is supposed to be stuffed not rolled for short term storage, hung when not using

@jameserskine9980 Ай бұрын

I go with the 3 external bag method. 1) Sleeping bag, pillow, mattress, 2) Tent, poles, dry fly, and 3) Wet fly as required

@ZebraActual Ай бұрын

On your website you have the Rogue dry bag incorrectly titled as the "Rouge" dry bag.. just fyi.😊

@MotoCampNerd Ай бұрын

Thanks! Dork caught it the other day and then we forgot to go fix it

@Lanolin410 Ай бұрын

Just buy a snug pack, no extra equipment necessary….

@MotoCampNerd Ай бұрын

We carry Snugpack and they come with a compression bag, but not the best option or bag for many.

@advmike Ай бұрын

Two things: 1. I will have to defeat my OCD and try stuffing my sleeping quilt into the pannier. 2. I feel like I've just been red-pilled on how to pack my camping gear. Why have I never thought of this??? (probably because of the aforementioned OCD)

@MotoCampNerd Ай бұрын

I (Nerd Ben) have the same problem and want to keep everything in individual bags to compartmentalize them so I know exactly what is where at any given time. I have several friends who have packed their sleeping bag this way for years and it drove me crazy, but it makes sense. lol

@tahoehiker Ай бұрын

This guy's a dork.

@jjjjjjjjrifufjssjosskenf Ай бұрын

Stuffing the sleeping bag in the pannier doesn’t work in real life when things get wet and dirty. Maybe in youtube fairyland…

@MotoCampNerd Ай бұрын

Speaking from years of riding in all weather conditions, it does work. Now, if you dump your bike in a 3ft deep mud puddle and your pannier is completely submerged, that's a different story. Obviously, there are stipulations behind every situation.