My Motorcycle Camping Gear Setup for the Northern California BDR (My Third BDR!)
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
- I'm excited to tackle the all new Northern California BDR later this summer, but preparations have already begun. I've put together my Northern California BDR motocamping gear setup in preparation for a shakedown motorcycle camping trip I'm heading out on, and it seemed like a good time to share my BDR camping gear list with all of you.
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NorCAL BDR moto camping gear in this video:
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Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 Tent: motocampnerd.c...
Enlightened Equipment Enigma Down Quilt:
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Sea to Summit EVAC Compression Dry Bag: motocampnerd.c...
Nemo Tensor All Season Ultralight Insulated Sleeping Pad: motocampnerd.c...
Six Moon Designs Packing Pods: motocampnerd.c...
Adventure Medical Sportsman 100 Medical Kit: motocampnerd.c...
Silky Gomboy Curve Saw: motocampnerd.c...
Flextail Zero Pump: motocampnerd.c...
UST Parashovel PRO: motocampnerd.c...
Peak Refuel Titanium Spork: motocampnerd.c...
MotoCamp Nerd Flask: motocampnerd.c...
Nemo Fillo Luxury Pillow: motocampnerd.c...
Jetboil Flash w/Java Kit: motocampnerd.c...
Sea to Summit Aeros Pillow: motocampnerd.c...
Sea to Summit X-Mug Cool Grip: motocampnerd.c...
Mora Bushcraft Black: amzn.to/34YOhgV
Leatherman Signal: amzn.to/3t8v8kj
Big Agnes Mica Basin Camp Chair: motocampnerd.c...
Giant Loop Cactus Canteen: www.giantloopm...
UST Spright Solar Lantern: motocampnerd.c...
Giant Loop Coyote Saddlebag: www.giantloopm...
Giant Loop Rogue Dry Bag: www.giantloopm...
Giant Loop Possibles Pouch: www.giantloopm...
Peak Refuel Sweet Pork and Rice dehydrated meal: motocampnerd.c...
Coghlan's Toilet Paper: amzn.to/3hhApRj
Thermacell Mosquito Backpacker Repeller: amzn.to/3Y1PA7I
Bigfoot Bushcraft Mini Survival Fire Starter Kit: bigfoot-bushcr...
Sea to Summit Airlite Towel: motocampnerd.c...
Olight Perun Mini Headlamp: amzn.to/3Wj1Dfs
Peak Refuel Fresh Melon Re-Energizing Drink Sticks (aka Hangover Cure): motocampnerd.c...
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NorCAL BDR moto camping gear in this video:
(affiliate links where possible)
Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 Tent: motocampnerd.com/products/big-agnes-copper-spur-hv-ul2-bikepack/?ref=dork
Enlightened Equipment Enigma Down Quilt:
motocampnerd.com/products/enlightened-equipment-enigma-down-quilt-20-/?ref=dork
Sea to Summit EVAC Compression Dry Bag: motocampnerd.com/products/sea-to-summit-evac-compression-dry-bag/?ref=dork
Nemo Tensor All Season Ultralight Insulated Sleeping Pad: motocampnerd.com/products/nemo-tensor%E2%84%A2-all-season-ultralight-insulated-sleeping-pad/?ref=dork
Six Moon Designs Packing Pods: motocampnerd.com/products/six-moon-designs-packing-pods-3-pack-large/?ref=dork
Adventure Medical Sportsman 100 Medical Kit: motocampnerd.com/products/adventure-medical-sportsman-100-medical-kit/?ref=dork
Silky Gomboy Curve Saw: motocampnerd.com/products/silky-gomboy-curve-240mm-folding-saw/?ref=dork
Flextail Zero Pump: motocampnerd.com/products/flextail-zero-pump/?ref=dork
UST Parashovel PRO: motocampnerd.com/products/ust-parashovel-pro/?ref=dork
Peak Refuel Titanium Spork: motocampnerd.com/products/peak-refuel-titanium-spork/?ref=dork
MotoCamp Nerd Flask: motocampnerd.com/products/moto-camp-nerd-highline-flask?ref=dork
Nemo Fillo Luxury Pillow: motocampnerd.com/products/nemo-fillo-luxury-camping-pillow?ref=dork
Jetboil Flash w/Java Kit: motocampnerd.com/products/jetboil-flash-java-kit?ref=dork
Sea to Summit Aeros Pillow: motocampnerd.com/products/sea-to-summit-aeros-premium-pillow/?ref=dork
Sea to Summit X-Mug Cool Grip: motocampnerd.com/products/sea-to-summit-x-mug-cool-grip?ref=dork
Mora Bushcraft Black: amzn.to/34YOhgV
Leatherman Signal: amzn.to/3t8v8kj
Big Agnes Mica Basin Camp Chair: motocampnerd.com/products/big-agnes-mica-basin-camp-chair?ref=dork
Giant Loop Cactus Canteen: www.giantloopmoto.com/product/cactus-canteen/?ref=dork
UST Spright Solar Lantern: motocampnerd.com/products/ust-spright-solar-usb-led-lantern?ref=dork
Giant Loop Coyote Saddlebag: www.giantloopmoto.com/product/coyote-saddlebag/?ref=dork
Giant Loop Rogue Dry Bag: www.giantloopmoto.com/product/rogue-dry-bag/?ref=dork
Giant Loop Possibles Pouch: www.giantloopmoto.com/product/possibles-pouch/?ref=dork
Peak Refuel Sweet Pork and Rice dehydrated meal: motocampnerd.com/products/peak-refuel-sweet-pork-rice?ref=dork
Coghlan's Toilet Paper: amzn.to/3hhApRj
Thermacell Mosquito Backpacker Repeller: amzn.to/3Y1PA7I
Bigfoot Bushcraft Mini Survival Fire Starter Kit: bigfoot-bushcraft.com/products/mini-survival-fire-starter-kit/?ref=dork
Sea to Summit Airlite Towel: motocampnerd.com/products/sea-to-summit-airlite-towel/?ref=dork
Olight Perun Mini Headlamp: amzn.to/3Wj1Dfs
Peak Refuel Fresh Melon Re-Energizing Drink Sticks (aka Hangover Cure): motocampnerd.com/products/peak-refuel-fresh-melon-re-energizing-drink-sticks/?ref=dork
@DorkintheRoad I just finished the WABDR last week, doing the CABDR in a couple of weeks. I had bear spray on the outside pocket of my reckless 80. Key word is had....going up a rocky hill section, I stalled it and dropped the bike. It was a nothing tip over, but enough for a rock to puncture the can and spray me and my buddy when we picked up the bike....LOL, it got all over his pants and my gear. Lesson learned, won't do that again. Have a great ride.
The department of redundancy department is proud of your efforts
Northern California in August/September is generally HOT weather. Avoid campfire unless necessary.
And trails are often dusty. Watch for silty dirt. And big granite boulder bumps that are hard to see in the changing light/shadows can be dangerous.
Wear a bandana. Try to camp near lake/stream for afternoon bath.
Bug net hat for mosquitoes. Cook before sundown.
Enjoy the ride, try not to be motocross. Lots of small towns along the way to get a nice meal. Watch for open range cattle.
FYI campgrounds near Jackson Meadow Reservoir area may be closed for camping due to fire risk. Be sure to check before you start!
Ditto the free range cattle warning. Just finished the route 3 weeks and now healing from a broken foot when a huge steer jumped out in front of me and knocked me off my bike... violently. He did not want me on his trail!
Mos Eisley Cantina shirt?! You are a true dork and I love it. Great content as always!
The department of redundancy department thanks you!
Ran the BDR during the heat dome. I think you're making the right call. 47c south of Redding was not fun. Surprisingly, we were able to have a camp fire at one of the lakes. I was shocked but it was nice.
Thanks Ben for this great video. It’s amazing the difference and how far you’ve come of what you pack and what you don’t always helpful great tips. Looking forward to the next video.
I'm already looking at doing my first BDR next year, your videos have really helped and inspired me to do it! Home state of Washington first!
Mind the sharp sticks. I punched a hole in a pannier the first day from a dead fall on the side of the trail.
Splendid video. Am recalling when things were touch and go when Travis had a bout with heatstroke. Hope he is recovering fine from his wracked up leg and looking forward to seeing you and him back out there together.
Best advice ever is, when you drop a bike or have to stop and rethink, drink a half liter of water before you pick it up or while you are thinking. A lot of drops are really hydration issues.
If you stop long enough to drink a half liter/bottle, drink a half liter/bottle.
Taking a Ktm but thinking the tool kit is the thing he’s gonna use the least. Such optimism is inspiring!
Yeah that part stood out to me too, between my bike and riding with friends who usually underpack tools, the toolkit is one of my most used pieces. I keep it in the auxpox on a Mosko bag setup so it's low but I can get to it without having to unpack anything else.
Same deal with the first aid kit on the other side, don't want to ever have to use it but the last thing you want if a friend is busted on the side of the trail is to go hunting through your bags.
Incidentally I rode the Oregon BDR last week, had to use both (Toolkit multiple times on multiple bikes) and never got to use my camp gear due to a ride-ending day one crash where I needed a splint and other first aid and had a broken shoulder so I couldn't go digging. So I'd say my philosophy panned out.
@@kylealden I keep my tool kit and first aid kits attached to my upper crash bars for easy access.
Great video Ben. Im working on gathering gear and preparing for my first multi day moto camp adventure. Thank you for inspiring me so much. One of my favorite role models
I see a lot of complaints about expensive tents. I’ve come to think of it as “how many nights in a motel before that cost exceeds the price of a good tent?”
@@phillipdaulton9861 I agree. I just spent 10 nights in a row in my $550 bigagnes tent. Slept beautifully everynight. 3 nights in a hotel can = that same cost. 4 nights if staying in crappy hotels.
As the self-appointed, unofficial, MCN Chair Tester, I declare the Mica Basin to be the best. All metal is a must for me. Awesome camp chair.
Thanks Dork for your Tensor air mattress recommendation, previously. That has been a game changer for me, too. Way lighter, much more comfortable and compact than the Thermarest I was dreading. Now I bought one for my daughter too, we’ll be doing our first motocamping trip together, soon!
Nice set up.
I will look into that sidewall patch kit too.
As for your quilt, I have a Sea to Summit Spark 1 sleeping bag that’s good down to 40°F I believe and will pack half the size of your quilt. My next sleeping bag will be a Western Mountaineering for shear quality.
If you want a real saw that you can handle with two hands and really get the power down to the log, try an Agawa 15 inch or 21 inch. It packs as small as your saw but when open, look exactly like a bow saw. 2 second assembly, no tools. Replaceable blade too.
You will love the Copper Spur. I have the one person and it’s great. But I know you won’t have it for long. 😉
I looked the Western M bag....but ended up getting the Kuiu sleeping bag...wider, lighter, longer and 850 canadian goose hydrophobic treated down. Best bags on the market. We use em Alaska sheep hunting.
Great decision. That heat was BRUTAL. I'm a NorCal native, and that was the worst July heat wave I can remember.
Hard to believe you pulled so much gear out of that bag!
You have twice the gear I carried "eons" ago.
There is something I seen people use, looks like a chain saw chain with handles. Sometimes called Nordic pocket saw. Looks very lightweight and small, apperently great for clearing trees.
Good video. I don’t remember you ever showing a tool kit until you bought the KTM 😂. Looking forward to the BDR series. I haven’t been riding much down here in Hell, I mean Arizona 🤣 so I have been really enjoying your content
Oh come on, Arizona is way hotter then hell.
really love this updated loadout for camping. Do you have a video on what you take on a day trip? Tire tools, first aid, extra water, lunch/snack and ???
@@ctjanney probably everything minus the camping gear.
I can't wait to try this route on my KLR
DITR: "...and I put the tools in the bottom of the bag because I'll use them the least."
Murphy's Law: Challenge Accepted!
Nice timing, we're hitting the WA BDR tomorrow, gear review is always helpful.
How was it? BAck yet?
Bear spray needs strapped to the outside of the pack. First aid kit should be the first thing you see when you open the pack.
Exactly...
Black bears are really no problem. They usually leave when told to, but from experience, bear spray is definitely a plus in a tent in the middle of the night.
I've seen bear spray go off when strapped to the outside of a bike. The key would be easy access as needed in a realistic situation and also protected from getting caught and going off on accident.
For those who are newer, the main part of your first aid kit you need fast and easy access to is the life saving tools, tourniquet, packing gauze, blood clot, and airway if you know how to use it. All the other stuff is non life threatening boo boo items and can be packed away, just keep in mind where it's packed and what you have to pull out to get to it.
redundant seems very "confidence inspiring" ;) Looks like a great setup.
Pro tip, if your main bag is waterproof, omit the compression bag for the quilt. It'll form to any voids.
Nice piece of content. I have followed some of your advice / suggestions in the past regarding gear and needed / not needed items....it was good useful advice, thanks. You mentioned you were pushing your trip back a bit because of the heat I assume. I'm here in Los Angeles, not too far from the start of Northern CABDR...we had an earthquake today, you might run into one of those on your trip. Have you left yet, dare I ask if I can join your group. Don't know if I can be ready in time if you're getting going soon. Reach out if it's a possibility. Keep the content coming.
Nice vid,it is always helpful to review the items needed for a trip so when you get there the oh shitz n damned it's are even funnier! Looking back.
Dork I like your style, carry on.
Saw you looking at the tank bag when holding the Bear Spray. Yes, it belongs in there!
Great video, I plan on doing NCABDR around this time next year on my new CRF300L Rally. I've been slowly adding mods to it in preparation for my first BDR route. I live only a couple of hours from Mammoth, Ca. I'm looking forward to riding it.
I just bought a Copper Spur, it hasn't even arrived yet. Can't wait to try it out.
You should give Mary Poppins her bag back! 😂
Amazing what you are pulling out of that Mosko
Just got done with my first moto camping trip on the idaho bdr. I've learned a lot from your videos. Thanks. May I also mention good socks to prevent itchy boots, lol. And chapstick. Along with sunscreen. Otherwise, I found where I over packed. Oh, and cortisone cream for itchy feet. Thanks again for all the advice.
And I got woken up by a bear in pierce idaho, and my bear spray was in my bike and not in my tent. No big deal black bears are pretty obedient when told to leave lol
Love the t-shirt!
Man, I take way less stuff and feel guilty about it! 🤣 I need to give myself a break and bring along a few more things on the next trip!
One thing I added to my bike, that I really love, is a waterproof tool tube. It's plastic, so very light weight, and it holds all the tools I need.
Broooooooo ur intro took me 20 years back
Copper spur is a great tent!
Your toiletries kit seems to be a good opportunity to continue to downsize. I’ve got the essentials in a small REI zipper bag that’s like a pencil case. Maybe about the size of a soda can in volume. Standard toothbrush with cover, tiny toothpaste, travel deodorant, razor, small tube of soap, etc.
I've got a bunch of random stuff in there like extra contacts, wet wipes, contact solution, glasses, etc... It's pretty full and I need most of that stuff, sadly.
5:15 lol I would hate to drop that during you're biasness. 9:03 I do the same. Having to prop up arm.
What's you're thoughts on fork bag/rack ? I just got a set for my E-dirt bike/sur-ron for bike camping. Have not mounted it yet but its a insane set of 20 liter.
PS. I just noticed I have a lot of clearance due to no body kit like this bike you got here.
Take that Transalp you fawned all over. If we are going to get any good crash video, that thing should do it for us.
Great vids. Im a new subscriber and a new adventure rider (23' KTM 1290 SAR). You mentioned the Thermacel for mosquitoes a couple of times in your vid. Is that piece of gear any good, does it work? Thanx and cheers from Denver Colorado!
Didn't see chain maintenance stuff.
FYI I'm personally carrying about 10-15 meals (fat) so I can afford to skip a meal or two, but I do carry a couple energy bars.
Unless yer crashed and solo, someone can get out for food. Last gas up of the day is beverage/food buying time.
Superb setup!
What about clothes? How much do you pack for a 6-day trip?
not sure if you watch the Norcal BDR video that was released but Skid plates will be Must i live in northern cali do you guys have support vehicle i like to do the route as well
WOW close to just $3,000 worth of camping gear lol. For 6days of camping. Im wonder if you we're in sponsored if you'd be buying all this stuff it's a good video an informative enjoy your trip
@@garypic4083 insane, isn't it? Really discourages people trying to live on a realistic budget.
@@nicksGLI
In 1973 my brother and I rode from NY to CA and back, on Kawsaki 500 triple 2 strokes with less stuff than Dork took for 6 days of camping.
BEN? (mom voice) Anything named "Big Boy" is probably too big for a bike trip. I carry the Bahco Laplander 9" (bullet proof). Also, your trowel has a whistle??? Bringing new meaning to "two is one, one is none." 🤔 😁
Ok, fire restrictions while needing to cook. Are those flat pack grills that use charcoal or wood ok if they have a fire mat under them? If not what about jet boils etc.?
Thanks for the ideas, and ways to me from my money, but, no cigars? 😂
Awsome shirt :)
My ktm 890 was a complete beast loaded up for my idaho bdr. You will not regret taking the 790. Make sure you have a pre filter or a rottweiler intake.
I stress again pre filter. With extra filters. And means to clean filters. And extra filters.
Did i mention extra filters? Lol
I had 3 pre filters and cleaned them all multiple times
What do you guys do for food on the trail? Do you stop in town and eat?
Southern Oregon adv rider. Many rides under my belt. Would love to acompany you on the NorCalBDR. Let’s chat.
What’s the average temps of the ORBDR mid September? I’m heading your way immediately after completing the WABDR and am trying to decide if I want to layer or if I can finally utilize my one piece klim adv jacket (that’s hot as hell above 75F)
No drybag inside the coyote? My brand new leaked at the first rain. Real bummer
Thanks for sharing mate….Im pretty new to your channel and love your delivery and unique content style. Quick question as I’m planning a couple of BDR’s next spring and I’m leaning toward Mosko Moto luggage however not sure what size pack to look at. I was thinking the 80 however I want to stay on the light load side so curious as to what size luggage you’re looking at getting. Thanks in advance and keep up the great work.
I got the reckless 80 myself, everyone I see running the 40 always has a massive bag (usually a 40L duffle) strapped on top, so you might as well get the 80 and keep more stuff down low. If you want to pack less just run the 80 with no auxpox and remove the beavertail and you still have 50L with just the two big side bags.
Can 't beat Mosko Moto stuff
Any reason for the Enigma choice over the Revelation? Also, is it the 850 or 950 down? I'm currently deciding between them.
I think I would be putting tool in it own bag and it would be on top so I wouldn’t have to empty my bag to get to tools
Love the content.
Are you interested in selling your tiger wall in the future?
For the water what do you take, bladder or other stuff?😂
Have done about 10 BDRs and this was the first one we did with no camping. A nice blend of VRBO, KOA, motels and a friend's house. Absolutely glorious. That being said, its obvious that the Dork is being paid to encourage lots of useless camping gear. He admits it even about the pillow and the saw. You will never need a saw that big during fire season unless you plan on joining the fire crews or riding fresh trail in the spring. Same with the huge tire and tool kit. That could be cut in half! He thinks he's doing better because he used to carry 80 lbs!! These videos may be interesting as a curiosity but don't forget he is getting paid to sell this shit.
My question is what about spare clothing? Where is it stored and what do you take?
When are you going? I'm starting next week 🎉
A couple small things that i pack is a marine 1oz Klaxon and hopefully not needed after the klaxon is bear bangers with the pen firing device. Yeah no one ever wants to use these things.
i really wish heat was our problem here D: i'll trade our cold for your heat anyday. xD i guess people are different :P
Soooo would you say that's about a grand worth of gear including the small bags you have items inside?
How much water do you pack (and where) for a multi day trip when you plan on camping?
Have you ever needed bear spray? I was hiking in the smoky mountains last summer (as a slightly under prepared Kiwi) and was relatively close to bears a couple of times and wondered what I could have had to help if the sh!t hit the fan.
I have never needed it or thought I was going to need it, but it's still worth carrying, IMO.
Nothing screams, glamping like a poop trowel with a whistle...😂
I like to whistle while I work.
That's what she said 😆
So what your saying is if you break down you have to upload your entire bag to get to the tools
With the way he's got everything packed in smaller bags that would take about 60 seconds tops. His reasoning is good.
Dork, did you remove those rear grab-handles on the bike to mount the GL bag? Thanks for the vid.
I can't say what he did, but I've owned the bike and the grab handles don't really stick out further than the side fairings anyway. In the case of the right side it helps keep things off the exhaust a little bit.
I’m getting into the longer trips now. When traveling alone what do you do when you have to leave all of your expensive stuff outside at a gas station for example. It is sheer terror for me trying get my business done while imagining someone running off with my stuff.
Theft off your bike isn't a major issue whatsoever. Think about it. You aren't in a major city. You have like minded folks in the same area as you with their own stuff. And in general people are just honest hard working folks. I have a full Mosko rack less set up. Even when I stay in a hotel, I only take my clothes and toiletries inside. Everything else stays on the bike. No one has ever sniffed it.
@@Zerotys_ADV Great points. The motorcycle community has some of the best humans on earth.
Are subscribers allowed to join?
7 days for 750 miles? I'm about to do my own trip from Colorado to Cali. Going up north a bit through wyoming, Idaho, and Oregon. I plan to do this in 2 days
He's doing dirt not asphalt. Takes much longer.
Don't think you mentioned a way to inflate the tire after it's fixed.
@@edgarbradford yeah he showed his inflator
Unfortunately the cool grip link no longer works - it appears to be unavailable :(
Yeah, unfortunately the x series was discontinued by Sea to Summit with their new Detour and Frontier collections.
Are you eating at restaurants? Sleeping in hotels?
Mosko gear............. wow.
I want to do some comparison vids for people. I haven't seen any side by side stuff out there.
Spoiler alert: having used both extensively, Mosko is just better designed, and better built. The GL fuel bladder is also great.
@@gzahnd I love my Mosko gear it is not cheap but yes agree it is made very well.
@@gzahnd I have the Tusk highland X2 as well as the mosko R80, the mosko just seems much more thought out in every way
@@tmass91 Yep. But, folks shoud just run what they can comfortably afford, and have fun! :-)
Nerd
One of your worst videos. Although the info was interesting, Your boredom and almost distain came through. Be careful don’t lose your edge. You may have get a real job.