Note: There are more pictures from STC-II in a few other places:
(Click on any picture here for a full resolution view)
There were lots of bugs to wash off, but the ride back was good (if comparatively boring after the roads around Iron Horse MC Lodge :-)). STC-II was a good time!
My 2 Light Trucks; both can carry a load. The camping gear is in a duffle held down by DeSantis straps from Raffy (www.motogear4you.com). The blue bag is a dry bag from Dicks (shoes, towels, and other stuff I wanted dry). Top case had PACKED clothes for 5 days and all sorts of temperature ranges - all in Desantis' Beemer Bags (first trip with them - I really liked using them). The right (CD) case carried biking equipment and clotes (rain suit, gloves, etc.); the left case had my toiletries, camera, spare parts, extra bungees, etc.
I _really_ over packed. I didn't use any of the colder weather gear.
I _really_ over packed. I didn't use any of the colder weather gear.
To keep the duffle from "oozing" into the driver's space, I strapped things together inside - the tent bag, cot, camp mattress, and sleeping bag. The cooking utensils were held together in another waterproof rafting bag inside the duffle.
The duffle was pretty full, and it was a challenge to squeeze the bag to get the seat straps connected...
... especially the left side strap - it could have been 6 inches longer. Raffy has forwarded this to DeSantis - the straps should have both been equal length. It didn't affect me, but if you get these straps, be sure to check their length. It all worked regardless - and the straps are a bargain, and just wonderful for daily (gym bag) use.
The straps connect under the front top case bolts, and run under the rear seat. You can get them here: Strap & Go (last item at bottom of page)
The straps connect under the front top case bolts, and run under the rear seat. You can get them here: Strap & Go (last item at bottom of page)
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