I do both! I enjoy sleeping out in a tent. But if necessary I am willing to suffer the luxury of a hotel once in a while. There are plenty of "mirco" tents available which take up little space, a lightweight down sleeping bag will pack smaller than a synthetic one. For mainland Europe a small gas cooker is a possibility, rather than the hassle of petrol. Although you could survive by eating out every night. But, personally, I love watching the stars from the middle of nowhere whilst drinking coffee.
But most importantly, you are likely to meet more bikers like yourself on campsites. Turning up on a wet campsite in Norway and having a fellow biker offer coffee and schnapps as you put your tent up is something you remember. Thanks Edgar - wherever you are.
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