I don’t think it really refers to bike packing if you stick to regular camping spots or the right areas
ParkieDude on
Damn!
My trick to finding a place to pitch a tent is: “Hi, my name is Parkie Dude. I have Parkinson’s and am riding across the USA to raise awareness of Parkinson’s. Do you know where I can pitch a tent to spend the night?”
I have spent the night in people’s homes, backyards, sheds, churches (watch out for early morning mass), rec halls, behind police stations, etc. I pack a sleeping bag and tent. About every fourth night, I need a hot shower, but it’s fantastic.
I’m downsizing, but the next house will have a dedicated room in the back of the garage with a 3/4 bathroom. It’s a small area for cyclists—a hot water kettle—a place to park bicycles, a table, and two cots. (Cots hang on the wall when I need the space, drop down when I have guests).
BeemHume on
Just go to where no one is. Hiding is part if the fun. I actually like FL bc there arent tons of camps, vs out west where every riverbed is a colony.
e: “failure to comply within 5 days”. This doesnt affect bicycle travelers.
bikesandhoes79 on
Stealth camping is also technically illegal almost everywhere
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I don’t think it really refers to bike packing if you stick to regular camping spots or the right areas
Damn!
My trick to finding a place to pitch a tent is: “Hi, my name is Parkie Dude. I have Parkinson’s and am riding across the USA to raise awareness of Parkinson’s. Do you know where I can pitch a tent to spend the night?”
I have spent the night in people’s homes, backyards, sheds, churches (watch out for early morning mass), rec halls, behind police stations, etc. I pack a sleeping bag and tent. About every fourth night, I need a hot shower, but it’s fantastic.
I’m downsizing, but the next house will have a dedicated room in the back of the garage with a 3/4 bathroom. It’s a small area for cyclists—a hot water kettle—a place to park bicycles, a table, and two cots. (Cots hang on the wall when I need the space, drop down when I have guests).
Just go to where no one is. Hiding is part if the fun. I actually like FL bc there arent tons of camps, vs out west where every riverbed is a colony.
e: “failure to comply within 5 days”. This doesnt affect bicycle travelers.
Stealth camping is also technically illegal almost everywhere