I updated the slideshow with about 10 more pictures taken in route.
How was the camping 3 nights in a row? Not too tiring? and the food? how did you make it all happen?
Well we only camped 2 nights in a row, and got a hotel the third night. We were on our way to the campsite but had to turn around for gas (damn 1000cc vstrom)..once we got back to a town, we just decided to call it a night as it was still 95 degrees and the campsite was a long way off.
However, I was down to camp...not too tired at all. I was worried about this but actually slept very well. Also, bathing in a mountain river was extremely refreshing and we kept it to just a few drinks per night so we were never hung over. We ate well and drank A TON of water/gatoraid so all in all we handled the heat and the riding with minimum fatigue.
We had water and basic breakfast food each morning and then a huge lunch and a decent size dinner everyday. We lunch and dinner either at a restaurant or bought food at the general store.
It was all much easier than anticipated....there are ample camp sites in NorCal and it's so easy to cover ground on a sportbike.
amazing great slideshow. I am planning on a trip in early Sept. to leave from Socal and head up along the coast to monterey and then either continue up the coast to Eureka Ca. to check out the lost coast brewery or cut over to yosemite and ride through there. So any tips on what gear was beneficial/luxury/essential, or how you handled food or wood for a fire (i planning on just brining a hatchet and using whatever wood is around) would be great. I already have a list going but more ideas always help
I vote to keep going north. Maybe hit 36/3/96 or some combination thereof if possible but I'd pass on trying to head all the way inland. Eitherway will be good though.
LIGHT gear is beneficial/essential when it comes to "railing". We all packed light and it paid dividends on the road. I brought a change of underwear for each day and two camping shirts (could have done fine with one). I also brought some tools, chain lube, a knife, a camel back (this is a major plus especially if you can put it in your tank bag), sleeping bag, sleeping pad, tent, sandals (for showing, letting your feet breath at night, and anything else you need to do when not riding), and a camera.
For gear I brought my regular zip together 2 piece riding leathers (with removable liner), and my rain gear. Rain gear doubles as cold weather gear. We saw everything from mid-50s and misting to 105 and dry.
With regard to wood, most campsites sell wood or you can buy it at most general stores in small towns. See my comments above on food.
For me it was all about keeping the bike light as I knew I would be riding fairly hard...your priorities may differ.
