Napier Sportz X-Treme PAC - Hot Bike Baggers Magazine

I loaded up the self contained X-Treme PAC on the Street Glide's luggage rack. The total package weighs about 20 pounds.

I loaded up the self contained X-Treme PAC on the Street Glide's luggage rack. The total p

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There are not many things better in life than taking a nice, scenic, bike ride and then kicking back outside overnight. I'm talking camping here; continuing the outdoor experience, breathing fresh air, bonding with nature, and your friends. Today's Touring bikes are the ideal candidate to take on nature-they're reliable and have tons of storage options.

But, you need at least a few items to be able to meet the demands of Mother Nature. A tent, sleeping bag, and a place to rest your butt is a good place to start. I was looking for something compact and well-made that could fulfill those requirements. Napier makes tents and miscellaneous other gear targeted at outdoor enthusiasts and the Sportz X-Treme PAC ($252.95) looked like just the ticket to get me on the comfort train after a long day's ride. It's a complete camping package designed with everything you need for a comfortable stay in the great outdoors and includes a three season tent, full rain fly, two stools, two sleeping bags and nicely made carrying bag.

I'm an adventurous type so I never opened the bag until I got to the dirt. I didn't read the instructions either (more on that later). Here you can see the two plastic wrapped sleeping bags that come in their own nylon bags with compression straps, tent, fly, poles, stakes, and stools.

I'm an adventurous type so I never opened the bag until I got to the dirt. I didn't read t

I had a recent opportunity to get out of town with a bunch of other dirtbaggers and gave the X-treme PAC a go.

Check out Napier's site at www.sportzbynapier.com or call (800) 567-2434 for more information.

Conclusion: An amazingly versatile tent with vents galore throughout, storage pouches inside, two doors, a comfortable 7 1/2 x 6 1/2 feet by 4 feet high. Despite their small size the sleeping bags were very warm.

Since the temps were to be in the 40 degree range I put the rain fly on the tent-another three minutes and I was ready to go.
Since the temps were to be in the 40 degree range I put the rain fly on the tent-another t
After laying my protective tarp on the ground I laid out the tent and attempted to assemble the tent. I extended the shock-corded poles and went at it. It was windy and I refused help. After two tries I had to consult the instructions; not really for the actual way to put it up, but how the tent looked in the picture. Within five minutes I had her up. One of the mummy bags is on the right.
After laying my protective tarp on the ground I laid out the tent and attempted to assembl
After cooling myself off I unbungied the X-Treme PAC; that's my Thermarest pad in the background (not included).
After cooling myself off I unbungied the X-Treme PAC; that's my Thermarest pad in the back

ButtyBuddy
The ButtyBuddy (www.buttybuddy.com, $149.95) is a great companion for the passenger in your life. It's an ingenious three-piece seating system that allows a comfortable pillion to be added to any bike. On two-up Touring seats the ButtyBuddy uses a combination of lateral supports and straps to securely fasten to your existing seat. It's adjustable nature makes it adaptable to every seat we can think of. Best of all there is no way for the ButtyBuddy to harm or scratch your rear fender in any way. Setup took all of two minutes and the skinny stock pillion was turned into a comfortable 13 1/2 inch wide, ergonomically designed p-seat. Removal and reinstallation takes seconds. For those with a solo seat, the ButtyBuddy also comes with large suction cups to protect the paint.

Conclusion We love it and our girls love it. A happy passenger makes the world a better place.

By Toph Bocchiaro

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