Anybody into tenting with their bandit?

[elofdahl]

I was cured of sleeping on the ground (without a tent) about 20 years ago while traveling in the desert southwest.  When I lifted my sleeping bag one morning, a scorpion scurried from under the area previously occupied by my bag and body's heat!

[Stranded in Iowa]

I was cured of sleeping on the ground (without a tent) about 20 years ago while traveling in the desert southwest.  When I lifted my sleeping bag one morning, a scorpion scurried from under the area previously occupied by my bag and body's heat!

I have a simular story, I woke up snuggled up against a wet beaver one time.  Kyle

[elofdahl]

I have a simular story, I woke up snuggled up against a wet beaver one time.  Kyle

Are you serious (I was).  Give us more details!

[Stranded in Iowa]

I have a simular story, I woke up snuggled up against a wet beaver one time.  Kyle

Are you serious (I was).  Give us more details!

Well, you know how it is when you are better looking than anyone else, built like a tank,  ride a Suzuki Bandit, show up at a national park and start partying like there`s no tomarrow?
Man, the local wildlife just won`t leave me alone.  

[egads1]

I've done lots of tent camping with my Bandit(99 1200).  I use a two man Coleman and a military bag.  Not much money, easy to put up in the dark--with practice.  They both go on the seat behind me.  Everything else is in saddlebags.  I do not carry food or stove or utensiles.  Eat out and save space.      

[Dave 02 1200]

Taking a small tent and sleeping bag could make the difference between a good night's sleep (safe) and a bad night's ride looking for a motel (dangerous).  Take the tent and sleeping bag even if you don't plan to use it.  You probably will and, if you do, you will be glad you brought it along.