|   Tents and bikes | dynamicfigure
Apr 24, 2002 1:51 PM | | Hi, anybody ever used one of those MTB trailer things to pack up a tent, bag, grub and go back into the woods with it for a night? I am thinking about getting one and just curious how the setup works out and if anyone has any suggestions on one trailer above another? |
| re: Tents and bikes | Rovert
Apr 24, 2002 2:57 PM | | I've only used panniers and racks but have had friends that used and loved the BOB YAK. |
| re: Tents and bikes | Huey
Apr 24, 2002 4:03 PM | | I have a Bob trailer, haven't used it for camping yet. Used it for lots of groceries though, and it holds a ton (well, 70 pounds recommended limit, but that's pretty close to a ton ain't it?). I love it. It doesn't misbehave at all until you really load it heavy, and then I'd be a little leery of taking it too fast on rough trails.
I do intend to try it camping this summer. But no tent, something much better. Look here:
http://www.hennessyhammock.com/
Travel light, friend. |
| re: Tents and bikes | dynamicfigure
Apr 24, 2002 7:37 PM | | That is going light indeed!
So how much did your BOB cost and where did you find it? Also, what does putting it on behind your bike do, does it make it squirly on hills (up or down) or feel like a boat anchor? |
| re: Tents and bikes | Huey
Apr 25, 2002 5:14 AM | | The trailer takes some getting used to. With a heavy load, the bike becomes VERY squirrely when you mount and dismount and sometimes even just when you stop, but there's less difference when you're moving. You learn quickly to handle your bike differently and everything is okay. As I say, I haven't really hit the trails with it yet, and I certainly do'nt expect to ever go bunny-hopping over downed trees, but it takes rough terrain in the city (construction zones, highway medians) very well. It is off-road capable in a limited sense. |
| yep | GlowBoy
Apr 25, 2002 12:35 PM | | Thanks for digging up that link so I didn't have to. Bottom line is it works, but don't do any high-speed highly technical antics with it. Panniers and a rack also work, BTW: I've done both and am not really sold either way yet as to which method is better.
Either way, it's highly recommended to pack as light as possible while still bringing all the necessities. You'll feel every pound going uphill and you'll have more control going down.. I have a 3 pound solo tent I use for these situations.
- Dan |
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