I can't say for the route. I do love hammocks (sometimes in combination with a tarp) - when the conditions for them are great. But, for me hammocks are for trekking only - not motorcycling. On a motorcycle you cover great distances - meaning increased risk that you might be forced to camp in an unplanned location (i.e. due to a break down) - a location where a hammock can prove to be a really poor choice. Or, you might come across an unexpected site you really want to camp, but where a hammock is unsuitable.

In general a tent with a good sleeping mat is the route I go on 100% of my bike trips that may involve camping. I say "may", because I may end up either "having to" or "wanting to" camp even if I didn't plan to do so initially. On longer trips with a lot of long days I find it unsustainable to camp and try to avoid it as much as possible or altogether - but I still bring my tent on those trips - just in case.

If I know I will be camping I will usually bring an ultralight tarp in addition to the tent (i.e. to be able to sit outside close to a fire if it rains, or to have cover over the clothes line, or to get sun shade or protection from the wind, if I have to work on the bike and want to be out of the rain, etc).

For me a self standing tent is the only way to go - preferably one that has room for one more person than the number of occupants (for luggage, being able to move around, cooking, etc).

Unless I know I will be camping a decent amount, or unless I know it will be encountering terrible weather - I will usually bring a cheap one layered festival tent without a vestibule. The main reason is that it will only be used for emergencies or the odd chance that I really want to camp a night with ideal conditions. Further, it is the quickest and easiest to pitch, move arround and to tear down (no need for tie downs). It is light and packs small (one layered). It is also so cheap that I can give it away if I feel the need to shed it. The main drawback of such a tent is that it doesn't stand up well to heavy rain or condensation. In these cases, adding the tarp over the tent will often prove a better setup than even the most expensive two layered tent.

A self standing tent can be set up on hard surfaces (i.e. indoors or on a parking lot). It can easily be moved after having been set up. Reasons for wanting to do so include:

• Wind direction changes in relation to you camp fire (heat and smoke)
• It starts to rain and surface water accumulates where the tent was originally set up
• Move it to get out of the sun, or into it - all depending
• It gets very windy and you want to move away from trees or branches that could potentially fall on you, or move the tent to a location with better cover from the wind (a hammock may give you no option to do either)
• You don't like the neighbor on the camp ground, a better location opens up, or you need to make room for another camper
• Etc

Some of the reasons I prefer a tent over a hammock when motorcycling:

• A hammock limits you to set it up in a location with appropriate trees that also are spaced out properly - which sometimes can be hard to find. A self standing tent, especially a small one without a vestibule - usually needs less real estate than a hammock. To date it has never ever been a struggle to find a flat plot large enough to pitch a small tent.
• Even though there are perfectly spaced trees around for a hammock, the trees' location relative to amenities (a fire pit, a lake to swim in, a view, or a camp ground toilet) - may be poorer than for a tent. When travelling with a motorcycle you might also have to leave it vulnerable if you are unable to park close to where you plan to sleep, etc.
• Mosquitoes
• Getting all my gear out of the elements (a tarp can aid somewhat, but not if it rains sideways or the ground is drenched)
• Being able to change clothes out of the dirt and elements, or out of view from pervs or Karens

Don't get me wrong, I really love hammocks - I just don't think they are for motorcycling (unless you plan on a short ride to a location you are familiar with and the weather forecast is pretty much ideal).

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