camping in alabama, pics

[cmn1771]

These pics are from my first time ever motocamping. i camped at 29 Dreams motorcycle resort in Vandiver, AL. Nice place.

The canyon pics are from Little River Canyon in Ft. Payne, AL.

-matt

http://www.flickr.com/photos/28988094@N02/

[Mellow]

Good stuff... so did all your gear work the way you thought it would? Any tweaks?

[fredric]

I'm really excited for you. My first motocamp still seems like yesterday. Now you will spend an exorbitant amount of time planning the next one.

[bigTom]

Hooray! Glad you got your feet wet with out getting all of you wet! Dry is good for camping, far as I am concerned.

Nice do!

[Yamifj1200]

good deal Matt,
Glad you had a great time. Now that your first trip is behind you, your life has changed forever. You will work out every detail of your trip and adjust to suit your needs what worked and what didn't. Welcome to a new world, its a great place to be..
Thanks for the pictures...

Eric P^

[Trailace]

Matt looks like you had everything you needed. Thanks for sharing!

[cmn1771]

Good stuff... so did all your gear work the way you thought it would? Any tweaks?

yes everything worked well . but, i did find out that i need an air pad under my sleeping bag. al i used was a thin foam pad and it sucked.

i had plenty of storage room on the Burgman. I had thought about selling it but this trip changed my mind.

i might be able to camp again this coming weekend. if so, ill make a few small tweaks on gear and how i pack it, and all should go great. i think im gonna try out mt. cheaha!

-matt

[Mellow]

yes everything worked well . but, i did find out that i need an air pad under my sleeping bag. al i used was a thin foam pad and it sucked.

i had plenty of storage room on the Burgman. I had thought about selling it but this trip changed my mind.

i might be able to camp again this coming weekend. if so, ill make a few small tweaks on gear and how i pack it, and all should go great. i think im gonna try out mt. cheaha!

-matt

If you have a wal-mart nearby try looking for the airmattress in the picture in this thread:
http://www.motocampers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96

It's about $9 and made of some tough material.. If you air it up then let some out so you sink into it a little it will provide a comfy night's sleep on a budget. If you can't find one I think I still have one and you can have it.

[Ironheadziggy76]

Great first trip Matt! P^ Glad you had a good time.

[Alan]

I'm happy to hear that your first trip was a success. I liked the pictures, sure will be beautiful when spring finally pops out and greens up things.P^

[GroundHog]

Matt if you are thinking about going to Cheaha, take a look at this:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=406841

I'm thinking about going, not sure if I'll ride the Wing or the Burgman, decisions, decisions.

[cmn1771]

Matt if you are thinking about going to Cheaha, take a look at this:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=406841

I'm thinking about going, not sure if I'll ride the Wing or the Burgman, decisions, decisions.

i hope ill be off that weekend. if so, ill be camping there. i hope to see you guys. sounds like a great time.

-matt

[Redbeard]

Glad you had a great time. Every time I've ever been in Al. it was in a semi so I didn't get to see that awesome looking scenery. Thanks for the pics.

[cmn1771]

If you have a wal-mart nearby try looking for the airmattress in the picture in this thread:
http://www.motocampers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96

It's about $9 and made of some tough material.. If you air it up then let some out so you sink into it a little it will provide a comfy night's sleep on a budget. If you can't find one I think I still have one and you can have it.


i found one for $10. its a bit larger but it will do. i just hope it packs down small. i cant wait to try it out.

-matt