I use an REI Half Dome 2 HC tent. Tent, rainfly, and poles stuff into an 8" x 20" bag, which has two draw tight straps and a carrying loop. The loop is a necessity for a bungee cord or strap for tying the tent to the bike, my first tent like this is somewhere along a road in SW Indiana.
Pick a tent that is rated for one more person than will sleep in it, for room for your equipment and for dressing/undressing. Look for a rainfly that extends away from the tent a ways, to cover boots, etc., outside the tent. The Half Dome has doors on each side, a window, mesh vent, and multiple pockets inside for wallet, flashlight, and other incidentals.
I don't carry beer, too bulky for the available room on my FXD. Travel instead with a metal flask with either Jack Daniels or Jameson. I also carry enough water to last me a couple days as most of my camping is in the desert areas of the southwest and away from regular supplies. I'd hate to be stuck somewhere with nothing to drink.
Travel with a backpacking stove that fits onto a fuel canister, a deep aluminum bowl and slightly larger shallow bowl, silverware for one, a can opener, and an aluminum travel mug with lid. Also have a pre-stainless steel Sierra Club cup my dad found along a trail in the Sierra's in 1941 and traveled with thereafter; I carry it in his memory. Its not too efficient, but it doesn't take up much space. All this fits into one saddlebag taking up about the same space as a rolled-up hoody.
Pick a stove that uses standard size fuel canisters or bulk fuel as fuel is then much easier to find and less expensive than for the lighter but specialized stoves like I have. There are also lanterns that some people like. Keep three or more separate packages of matches. I also carry presto type artificial logs for the evening fires, one for each evening, as firewood can be scarce in the desert.
I also always carry food for at least two days, even if it is nothing more than energy bars and almonds.
Hope this helps.
