Need Advice on Tent Upgrade for Bikepacking with My Dog
Hi everyone, I'm looking for some advice on whether I should change my current tent setup for bikepacking trips with my dog. I'm struggling with storage, and I'm not sure if a new tent would "solve" my problems.
I currently use a Quechua Quick Hiker 2 (the green back on my rear rack), which is bulky but very quick to set up and self-standing. It has enough space (too much?) for me and my dog, and it protects our gear from the elements.
However, on longer trips where I need to bring my cooking setup, I would have to move my sleeping pad, and I don't have space for it. My sleeping pad is currently in one of my fork bags where I store my dog's food, and it's also the only place where I can store my stove. I thought that maybe a smaller tent would allow mu to storage my sleeping pad with my tent on my rear rack.
Do you know of 1-person tents with extra room for gear and a dog? Would buying a 1-person tent solve my storage problem, or am I focusing on small details that won't make a big difference?
Thanks in advance for your help and suggestions!
by Daishikofy
4 Comments
Ditch the two person tent and get a one person bikepacking tent, then strap your sleeping pad outside your bag like every other schlepper in this city. You could always get a bigger Bafang motor for that Freedare to haul more crap too.
A good tent is really nice to have. I have a six moon design 1-person tent that is big enough for a dog too.
What does the Dog like? Is he/she a good sleeper?
Google Mira la perra. Dude travels with dog in one tent. They have YouTube channel as well. Hope it will help.