Are you wondering if the Lone Rider ADV Tent is the perfect motorcycle tent for you? Fiona and I have been pretty much living in it for the past couple of years and can shed light on why we love it, what could possibly put you off it, who should buy it and why!
If you want to watch our entire motorcycle tent set up and take a look inside it, you can also watch our YouTube video below. Keep reading for a detailed overview!
What are we looking for in a good motorcycle tent?
Ideally you’ll want a light and compact tent which is durable enough for a round-the-world trip! It needs to keep you dry in the rain, have a good layout to organise your stuff and should easily fit into the panniers on your motorcycle.
The Lone Rider ADV tent fits perfectly into hard panniers. If you are using soft panniers you may need to place it into your duffle bag instead. Ours lives in the beavertail of our Mosko Moto duffle bag.
However, you should note that Lone Rider’s semi-rigid luggage solution offers more space than any soft luggage and will accommodate the ADV Tent perfectly. So if you are looking for the best of both worlds, do check it out!
What we love about this Motorcycle Tent
High quality materials make this a very durable tent
- Poles and pegs are made of aircraft grade aluminium making them super light
- Fabrics of the tent are made of ultralight, UV-resistant, ripstop material
- Quality zippers that won’t break easily
- All of the seams are taped and coated to be 100% waterproof
(we had our fair share of rainy nights and can confirm we always stayed dry)
We love the design of this motorcycle tent and all its thoughtful touches
The Lone Rider ADV tent comes in a waterproof compression bag. It also features a molle system which you can easily secure onto panniers or other luggage solutions. I love that it features a roadside breakdown safety triangle. Let’s be honest, nobody carries one around. But knowing you’ve got one on you at all times is a great feature!
You also have lots of mesh pockets inside the tent to organise your stuff. The mesh layer on the roof of the tent even allows you to dry a fiber cloth towel overnight. There is a zip on each side of the tent should you wish to run a power cable through. The windows provide better airflow and you can even stash away the zipped open door for that perfect panoramic view. The reflective SOS ground mat is my absolute favourite feature though! Another great, useful design feature that we’ll hopefully never need!
Panorama Views 
Easy to set up!
What shortfalls does this motorcycle tent have?
If you take the world’s best tent makers and compare it with their best models of a 3 season tent which is durable enough for a round-the-world trip you may find two things.
1. The Lone Rider ADV tent is not as easy to set up in the rain
In 2020 we mostly camped in Germany, Austria, France and the Checz Republic. We didn’t have much rain that summer and I don’t recall ever setting up the tent in the rain. But in 2021 we rode from Land’s End to John ‘O Groats. I can’t tell you how many nights of downpour we encountered in Wales and the Scottish Highlands alone. And sometimes we even had a solid week of rain!
Now there are tents that you can set up in the rain without the inside getting wet. The Lone Rider ADV tent isn’t one of them. Sure, you can arrange the poles first, then secure it against the waterproof outer layer and then clip the inner tent onto the pole structure last. It’ll do the job but it’s a little tedious.
If you are just a good weather camper, never mind. But if you’ll be camping most nights no matter what, then it’s something to bear in mind.
2. There are lighter motorcycle tent options on the market
Always be careful when comparing the weight of a tent as you also need to consider how many seasons it’s suitable for and its durability. So of course we are not drawing comparisons with lighter low-quality tents. The Lone Rider ADV tent is a quality tent so of course you need compare it with other tents that are just as durable.
Some of the best tent makers out there charge upwards of 1,000 USD if you want something very light but just as durable!
If money is no obstacle and you want the absolute best weight / space ratio then yes, there may be a better tent for you. But if forking out upwards of 1,000 USD seems a little insane to you as well, then we have to admit that the Lone Rider ADV tent is an incredibly great option at only 420 USD.
Why should I buy the Lone Rider ADV motorcycle tent?
It’s durable enough to take you around the world, even if you camp in it every night. It might be a kilo heavier than similar top quality tents, but it’s almost a third cheaper as well!
If the extra kilo doesn’t bother you, go with the Lone Rider tent. If you want to go lighter and have something easier to set up in the rain then it’s worthwhile considering other options.
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