I am SO a must have coffee first thing in the morning person. I am a nurse and I think it’s part of an unwritten code that I need and run on coffee hahah. I took notes and screenshots of this video, it was super helpful for things I need to add to my camp gear list! Thanks for being so thorough Amanda!
This is REALLY helpful! So many options, all with pros and cons. This is MUCH better than other videos that just tell us what the presenter has or likes. I have to watch this again. And again.
I made a small spatula I use for camping from a piece of maple. I was practicing my wood carving and made several. They work great. I also cut down the handle of a wooden spoon and added it to my kit. Both fit in my frying pan with a plate silverware, green scrubber, a few coffee filters, (if using for tp don't use for coffee, even if you think that that crap is good) and a lighter. In my Stanley pot I have my stove, another green scrubber, (I like green scrubbers) a lighter, and a cup. I make a kitchen pepper with a little salt black pepper, paprika, chili pepper, garlic powder, taco seasoning, (sift out the dehydrated onion from the taco seasoning, and discard), and onion powder. I reuse the little containers my test strips come in. I have salt in 1 and pepper in another. Keep the rubber side down.
To answer the coffee question: I am a coffee first thing in the morning person ONLY when at home. When I am on the road, I abstain from coffee altogether. Why? It is because I am 71 years old. Amanda, I really enjoyed this video. Honestly, you have a way of encouraging the best from your subscribers. As long as I have been riding a motorcycle I find I am never to old to learn something new..... and I do learn quite a bit from you. When I am on two wheels, I am in it for the entire experience, the good the bad and ugly. Every night at a camp isn’t a balmy star studded northern lights running wild type night. Rain is always a possibility, and yet, we all need to eat something if no more than boiling some water and pouring it into a bag of freeze dried chili and hope we can endure a night zipped up to the nose in our mummy bag...(think about it). I look forward to your seminar on cooking and camp kitchen recipes. Last year I made you an offer of a lobster and scallop dinner if you ever made it to Massachusetts, that offer doesn’t have an expiration date. Thank you for all that you do for us.... your fellow riders.
1. great video. Very informative. 2. it is SO great to see a pro like you struggles with autofocus, too. Mine has a mind of its own and it's super frustrating to me.
@@AstheMagpieFlies Here I am thinking I was the only person who forgets to change it from spot to wide. I had to redo an entire video because of it. XD
It’s no wonder why you are the Queen of ADV riding! Your advise and humor are so educational and informative. Motorcycle adventure riders are so lucky to have you share this knowledge and experience. Thanks so much! End screen question: definitely need a coffee to start off the day and open to almost any method to make one. But as a option there is also hot apple cider mixes which I find great and so easy to make. Cant wait for your next video! Take care
AW this is probably the sweetest thing anyone has said to me in a month. Thank you David! Love me some hot apple cider!! Sooo then the question is do you like cowboy coffee or no? :P
Hahaha your awesome... years ago I was a smoke and water, then coffee and a smoke.... now just tea... I'm stuck on lemon ginger and lavender mint mixed in a big coffee mug
To partly seal the garage door during the summer buy pool noodles the length of the door slice (may need to cut a wedge off) one side ad slide the noodle on the bottom of the door
Gotta have my morning coffee X 2. Paper filter, drip thru and a fine grind dark roast. My other essential kitchen item... stainless steel wine goblet with a detachable stem. Can't cook supper without it. Great run down thru the basics... and good ideas on spices.
Ferro rod as a back up lighter. Lights any flammable gas, liquid or gel. With a little practice also lights wood shaving or certain tree bark. small inexpensive reliable and nearly indestructible. Swiss army trailmaster (trekker in US?). Decent size locking stainless blade for food prep. Good can and bottle openers. Handy saw blade for small fire prep and ferro rod striker. Good video and info. 👍🏴
Best kitchen item I carry is a GSI Outdoors folding camp toaster. I purchase my first camp toaster off the bargain table at a high end outdoor store for $1, though for a dollar if it was junk who cares for the price. I made hundreds of slices of toast with the toast, impresses people I am traveling with, hot toast for breakfast. A butane to propane adapter is worth it's weight in gold when you run out of fuel and butane cylinders are not available. When purchasing emergency propane try to find the short bigger diameter cylinders, they do not tip over like the tall skinny cylinders.
In the morning a glass of cold water does it. I’m not a coffee or tea person. I do carry a cast iron fry pan. I stash it in my pannier wrapped in a towel. ;). Enjoyed your video. Thank you.
*high five* I've heard drinking a couple glasses of water to allow the body to rehydrate allows for better digestion when you do eat later! Also that is so cool you carry a cast iron! :D
@@AstheMagpieFlies to be honest I was surprised how easy it was to pack, mind you, I ride a Honda ST 1100. My go to tool that I have with me all the time is a “Swiss Army” pocket knife. It has the best can opener I have ever used, plus corkscrew. Just the small basic one works well. This is timely as I just posted a video on going to rest stops for picnic lunches, just to get out for a day trip, given the times we are in. Again thanks for the tips. Yes water is my health drink. ;). Cheers
@@jwmoffat it’s a 9” made by Wagner. Weighs 1.7kg (3.5lbs). An 8” would be fine as well. I also have a 6” one that can handle an egg or two and a couple of strips of bacon cut up, and it’s light. I do like cast iron when camping. If I were doing adventure riding on trails 3.5lbs is a bit much for just one cookware piece. Lots of options out there. ;)
Thank you for the video. Most videos I've seen seem to be ultralight backpackers, or they're only planning for a few days, or just eat those dehydrated food packs. I honestly thought I was packing too much. It's nice to see a more realistic setup, even if it might take up more space.
Coming out of a long winter slumber, this video was nicely timed when I found it. I have a number of options available, like the alcohol stoves I made over the winter, or my super lightweight Butane stove. I like taking a look at how others get it done.
Way better than the Show and Tell videos with the extra tips Amanda. Nice job! My gosh - yes - coffee in the morning. My hubby gets Hot Chocolate. My main kitchen bag - which comes on every trip is the coffee bag. Love the collapsible gear from Sea to Summit. I have the kettle and pour over cone. They nest together. I bring a few filters to slow the pour and get the favor out. For a weekend trip with a base camp, I’d bring my Super coffee kit which includes a Nano Presso and a travel size manual coffee grinder. Starbucks eat your heart out. It is a real treat to have designer coffee at camp. The kit takes up some space and preparing the coffee is a relaxing way to settle into the day and the next adventure. There is an investment in time - but well worth it. It’s not very practical on longer road trips when the need is to get on the road for the big miles - so it is a separate kit. I’m looking forward to the next one. Your videos are always so special and well done. Spring is almost here!
Hot loose leaf African Roibos tea with a little cinnamon or honey.....or dried ginger and honey tea....yum! I love not needing caffeine to start my day. No judgement to those that do, I just really love the freedom of being able to jus pt get up and go. Thanks so much for the vid. You are a constant source of inspiration.....now if only this PNW rain would relax for more than an afternoon....
I’ve taken some 12,000-20,000 mile plus trips (with a truck, not a bike-yet) and the biggest problem I’ve been having with cooking on the road is the hot spot the camp stoves make in your pants or pots, to avoid it I have to turn the heat way down then it takes forever it seems.
This has me excited to start planning some meal strategies for moto camping! Thanks. I recently became a gluten-free vegan, and became worried about how I was going to eat on the road. This video helps me to realize that if I just plan ahead a bit, I should be fine. Great video Amanda.
I have been doing a ton of research on this stuff lately so this is perfect timing for my checklist! Thanks for putting this together, it was very helpful. Coffee in the morning is a must, Tea at night to relax fav is green tea with a pinch of sugar.
Water. Hot chocolate on a cold morning. Never liked coffee or tea. Get up and go. Working on camp packing for the bike. Trying to fit in a mini 6” Dutch oven. Experimenting on downsizing recipes. Used to a Boy Scout camp kitchen cooking for 10-15 people. Nothing beats lasagna and fresh bread on a camp out. I have ruined hot dogs and hamburgers for the camp go to meals for so many scout families. Will be testing things out this summer. Great video, looking forward to part 2.
Absolutely coffee in the morning. But being Canadian, with British grandmother, I have a couple of good hot cups of tea in the afternoon. Orange Pekoe if I can find it, with sweetener and milk. Jolly good cuppa
I have to completely change my cooking set up, now that my girlfriend will be joining me on camping trips. This was a huge help. Also I'm a must have coffee kinda guy.
Cooking for two is def a LOT different than just trying to throw something together for one! It can make it a little easier to find recipes though since most recipes are made for 2-4 people, not so many just for one lol
Coffee! Thanks for another great, informative video, Amanda! I took a bunch of notes. I'm dedicating most of my vacation time to moto touring and camping this summer.
I camp half the time during my trips but have never carried anything to cook at the campsite, I always eat before getting there. in the morning I drink water or Gatorade or juice with a couple of hand full of nuts before I get going and stop for a late breakfast / lunch. Great info, I might have to start cooking!
You're so good at this thing, Amanda! I want to grow up and be more like you someday! Must have coffee! Zombie without. Since I'm lactose intolerant, I found some non-dairy 3-in-1 packets that work well. We're often rushed for time so breakfast is usually oatmeal and dried coffee.
AWWW Nathan you leave the nicest comments. You wouldn't know that you've seen me piping mad in real life before 😜😂 I'm so glad you found a good alternative that works! haha I feel that rush though I feel like I'm lucky if I don't feel so rushed I need to get everything packed up and just eat a Protein bar for breakfast haha My goal for the IDBDR this summer is to actually eat breakfast and have my tea every morning. Even if that means we get out an hour or so later than I would have otherwise. Hopefully Matt, Marissa and Tara don't kill me in the process! :P I don't think Marissa will buuuut you know Matt he's a hyper puppy XD He'll be doing circles around me the whole time.
@@AstheMagpieFlies Your emotions make rational sense and that's the difference for me. I can tolerate reasonable reactions to situations. Especially when the folks having emotions are willing to talk about it and come to compromise or at least become less emotional through the process of expression and discussion. I can't tolerate intolerance and giving up. Folks who decide they're going to be a brat and not have a discussion are going to not involve me ever again. I mean it when I say that you inspire me. You have all of the parts of myself I'm working on and admire in you.
I'm becoming a Green tea and sugar person as coffee likes me less and less as the years go by. Great video. My camp kitchen is getting to be too large as I continue to watch more videos... you should make some suggestions on how to pare it down also. Another fine video, Amanda.
Ya *high five* Team Tea! haha I guess stripping it back to that basic kit at the beginning and re-adding what you're taking along based on what you miss while you're at camp? :P
Excellent content! Just in time for my buddy who wants to start dual sport camping. Hopefully another follower for you! Love your down to earth attitude. Thanks for producing!
Loved this video! I also enjoyed thinking about the differences between cooking from a bike and a van. I feel very spoilt to have all storage the my VW gives me!
I absolutely love the way you present topics. I fear I will not be as fun , entertaining and educational as you lol, that said I am just a dude with some cameras and big mouth lol if folks even watch my junk at all that will be a win lol. Thank you for yet another great series that I will use for my journeys this summer. I will be healthier happier and better fed on the road, for your efforts here. End screen crew, in da house!! My morning must begin with coffee. I have been drinking it since I was about 10 years old and I am happily addicted to it. I will need to find the coffee making method that works best for me. I do occasionally want a little tea, this is something I would have most certainly overlooked putting my kitchen together, Thank you again.
Don't worry Falcro I'm sure you'll find your own swing on things once you get started! It might take a bit to find how you want to present info but we all do it differently and that's part of what makes RUclips awesome!
We just bought a Firebox burner as an option in case you run out of propane or you want to save your propane when you can cook with a mini wood flame. Also have Jetboil and a small MSR burner. Hey Amanda, I've been meaning to ask. Is that a dried up dead snake on your wall above the garage window? lol
Awesome! I don't think I've ever run out of propane at camp haha but then again I'm only cooking for myself. lol blackfoot16 got it right it's a motorcycle chain, I just feel weird throwing that stuff away when I have to change out parts, so it just gets added to the walls and put on shelves. You should see my dad's garage the walls are just all pull off parts from trucks and bikes XD
Must have “2 wheels and a tent coffee” yes I know it had my channel name on it but my good friend had a roasting company and he makes some very quality coffee! Not sure what we puts In it but when my buddies run out they blow up my phone for more like a darn crack addict for more lol. Sorry Amanda he does not make tea but if you ever want some coffee let me know I would be happy to send you a bag of it to try ;) Great points in this one!
Hitting the like button before I even start the video! Great tips and advice as always. In general, I'm a coffee person. But I only like it with cream (real cream, not powdered). So I carry tea (chai) and hot cocoa on most trips. Thanks for the links to things. It's been years since I updated my camp kit and I've decided now is the time!!
What, no sardines?😆 I have found the ultimate instant noodle. Indomie brand Mie Goreng flavor. Add some pre cooked meat or egg, with spinach or leaf lettuce, onion. They are spicy but not kimchee crazy😋 I find the liquid fuel stoves are messy. Love the pocket rocket. Who doesn't like a real fire to cook on, but most times I'm ninja camping and set up in the dark and wake up in the dark and leave. The only trace is the flat grass and tire tracks. Nope, don't need coffee in the morning.😎 The odd monster for maybe some extra miles in the dark, but gatorade and water is all I need. Wolf and Grizzly make a very compact grill. Made in Canada. P38 or the bigger P51 can openers will basically open anything.
I really want to try motorcycle camping this year with my family (my daughter will hopefully get her license this summer). I also really hope until then we are allowed again to do "useless trips" (i.e. not only work and grocery rides, but also a little bit of fun). Well, we shall see...over the winter, I have gathered all the hardware I need.
Mandatory Coffee! Love my little camp set up, but agree gotta be an easy way after riding 400+ a day to destination to make a healthy meal. Thank you, Amanda! Great ideas and I need to get a water bladder for next trip. 🏍👍🤗
Great video Amanda. I have the sea to summit collapsible kettle kit and am planning on getting the pot they are so handy. I am a coffee guy but it isn't a must I have no problem with some water and getting on the road in the morning.
Good going over. Everyone likes something a little different with their cooking set up on the road. I'm not a fan of the bagged camp meals. Great idea for an emergency. Since I'm a roadie, I'm always passing through someplace that has something I can cobble together. This leads to a bit of a dilemma for my cooking gear. I carry way too much and should figure my way down to something smaller. I'm a coffee in the morning, person. Definitely coffee. ☕ Oh! I love my dragonfly stove. I have noticed that they are getting difficult to find new. Just a thought.
Good stuff here as well, it's always tough to know what to bring because space and weight is always the determining factor for stuff that I'm not sure if I absolutley need or not. So I usually have stuff that I think id like to bring if I can but if it doesn't fit well I'll make do without it. Sometimes I end up wishing I had it, many times I wonder why did I bring this lol
Great video. You have covered enough to get anyone started or thinking. Unfortunately, almost nothing happens before coffee, it's just what works for me. 👍😎
cool video i saw you on the FTA site and now im on yours lol doing 9000km trip across Canada this summer and all this info is awesome cheers come and see us sometime !
I'm in the "there is life before coffee but I don't recommend it" category. My wife gave me a t-shirt that depicts a grump cat holding a mug with the phrase "Death Before Decaf." My usual setup for that for motorcycle camping is pour-over with a Sea To Summit X-Brew. I also have a couple X-Mugs. My wife managed to cook eggs in a Stanley pan over my MiniMo without burning it somehow. I don't know what arcane magic that involved! Because I do a mixture of motorcycle and car camping, the latter largely because my wife can't do motorcycles, even as a passenger, I now have two stoves: the Jetboil I mentioned and a two burner propane stove. I tend to take both when we car camp as the Jetboil is great for boiling water for coffee or tea, etc.
lol thanks Danielle! Do you like your Xbrew? I mean I suppose you must if that's what you're using right? haha She must be very skilled in the black arts. 😮
@@AstheMagpieFlies As small packing ones go I like it. It does mean a little compromise, though, but not bad. I used it as my daily one for a while until I got the Stanley. I just use regular pre-ground filter coffee so I'm hardly a connoisseur.
Hey Amanda - great review and very helpful! I've been collecting stuff on sale and specials online all winter and I'm just about set for motorcycle camping this year. Keep up the great work I'm a big fan of your videos which I watched back to back through a very different Christmas this year Cheers - Martin
Hot beverage morning regimental is to enjoy a variety. I’m okay going without, but I prefer coffee or tea and do an occasional cup of hot chocolate just because…
Must have coffee. Must!! I tried the NanoPress and eh. My coffee is never hot enough. I once found some instant coffee I policed and of course I can’t remember the name and can’t find it again.
Addendum: Here in TX it is already about that time. Gotta get my gear in order. Great info, Amanda. Thanks! The wife says RMR next year! Just cant quit swing the expense of a 3500 - 3600 mile road trip this year.
Being English I have tea in the morning. Making and drinking a tea first thing allows me to wake at a relaxed pace. Enjoy your surroundings people, that's why we do it isn't it? 😁
Great video! I'm really into cooking, so I've found it really difficult to narrow down what kitchen items I actually want/need to bring for cooking at camp. I brought such a huge kitchen kit last time and didn't use most of it. That's how you learn, I guess! I *need* coffee in the morning, but I am also an afternoon tea kind of person. Still trying to figure out how to get my coffee process down, but I've got an aeropress that I have some success with. At home, I drink my coffee with a little sugar and some heavy cream--nicked some cream packs from my work that don't need refrigeration, and that does the trick well enough for my creamy coffee cravings. I'm considering only taking tea with me in the future though because it's simpler and less messy. But... COFFEEEEEE.... 😅☕
Never learned how to drink coffee not big on tea either until I found Teavana and then they closed down. I am pretty simple mostly water or nothing first thing in the morning
So I was wondering how long do those fuel canisters last when cooking. I mean how many should I carry with me during say a 3-5 day trip. I see a lot of people cooking but no one says anything about how much fuel you need.
That's not really an question I can answer since it really depends on how you're using them. Just for boiling water? Cooking meals that have to simmer for a long time? Stir Fry? What elevation you're at also changes things. Not really something I can answer sorry!
"In the spirit of the channel"... you should not have said of the cutting board, "still hasn't broken". I give it maybe .... six minutes at your next campsite.. and please don't cut your finger as part of breaking it. Measuring cups??? What's that about? I always carry one of those plastic substitutes for an SOS or brillo pad. Rough enough to scour burnt on stuff and they dry out quickly. Also I always throw up a couple metal skewer rods. Take no space and great for everything from shish-ka-bobs over a camp fire to stabbing potatoes or apples to see if they are done. Always carry a tiny bottle of olive oil too. Good video as I leave for my first 2021 camping experience in about ten days. Coffee, non negotiable. I freeze small cartons of milk or half & half. People with powdered creamer are asked to leave my campsite... a horrible thing to do to a cup of coffee.
ha! That cutting board is a lot sturdier than it looks Richard! ALSO if it DOES break I'm calling it right here you owe me another one for jinxing it :P hey hey hey now you leave my measuring cup alone! lol I haven't perfected the finger measuring technique for rice alright! lol Thanks as always! I hope your upcoming trip goes awesome and you have many wonderful -non powdered creamer- coffees :P
Good solid tips and tricks... but, OMG, you'r so cute that I lost focus... hmm, ...I've to look and listen carefully one more time :-) btw, your editing is superb!!
I could never get into the coffee thing. It just tastes like burnt toast to me. No matter how you try to hide it with other flavors, that's all I can taste. On the other hand, I wouldn't pass up a Tazo Chai Latte from the Bucks. Champagne taste on a beer budget, I know, I know.
I am SO a must have coffee first thing in the morning person. I am a nurse and I think it’s part of an unwritten code that I need and run on coffee hahah. I took notes and screenshots of this video, it was super helpful for things I need to add to my camp gear list! Thanks for being so thorough Amanda!
Ohhh I could def see the unwritten code thing lol
AH! That makes me so happy!! Thank you Steph!!
Coffee + AeroPress in that REI mug you were sporting. I'm a fan of those.
This is REALLY helpful! So many options, all with pros and cons. This is MUCH better than other videos that just tell us what the presenter has or likes. I have to watch this again. And again.
I made a small spatula I use for camping from a piece of maple. I was practicing my wood carving and made several. They work great. I also cut down the handle of a wooden spoon and added it to my kit. Both fit in my frying pan with a plate silverware, green scrubber, a few coffee filters, (if using for tp don't use for coffee, even if you think that that crap is good) and a lighter. In my Stanley pot I have my stove, another green scrubber, (I like green scrubbers) a lighter, and a cup. I make a kitchen pepper with a little salt black pepper, paprika, chili pepper, garlic powder, taco seasoning, (sift out the dehydrated onion from the taco seasoning, and discard), and onion powder. I reuse the little containers my test strips come in. I have salt in 1 and pepper in another.
Keep the rubber side down.
To answer the coffee question: I am a coffee first thing in the morning person ONLY when at home. When I am on the road, I abstain from coffee altogether. Why? It is because I am 71 years old.
Amanda, I really enjoyed this video. Honestly, you have a way of encouraging the best from your subscribers. As long as I have been riding a motorcycle I find I am never to old to learn something new..... and I do learn quite a bit from you. When I am on two wheels, I am in it for the entire experience, the good the bad and ugly. Every night at a camp isn’t a balmy star studded northern lights running wild type night. Rain is always a possibility, and yet, we all need to eat something if no more than boiling some water and pouring it into a bag of freeze dried chili and hope we can endure a night zipped up to the nose in our mummy bag...(think about it). I look forward to your seminar on cooking and camp kitchen recipes.
Last year I made you an offer of a lobster and scallop dinner if you ever made it to Massachusetts, that offer doesn’t have an expiration date. Thank you for all that you do for us.... your fellow riders.
Amanda you really put together great videos. Always informative, well edited and you have such a welcoming personality. I always enjoy watching!!
Thank you so much!
Aeropress coffee and a couple packets of steel cut oats, usually Better Oats. It warms and relaxes on a chilly morning.
Dig the old school motorcycle. I always make sure to carry a supply of dehydrated water. Excellent information.
lmao thanks man
@E G Easy, with water...😂😂🤪🤪
1. great video. Very informative.
2. it is SO great to see a pro like you struggles with autofocus, too. Mine has a mind of its own and it's super frustrating to me.
AW Thanks Dork!
haha figured out afterwards I had my Focus Area set to Spot Focus on... on a spot I was not standing in XD
@@AstheMagpieFlies Here I am thinking I was the only person who forgets to change it from spot to wide. I had to redo an entire video because of it. XD
It’s no wonder why you are the Queen of ADV riding! Your advise and humor are so educational and informative. Motorcycle adventure riders are so lucky to have you share this knowledge and experience. Thanks so much! End screen question: definitely need a coffee to start off the day and open to almost any method to make one. But as a option there is also hot apple cider mixes which I find great and so easy to make. Cant wait for your next video! Take care
AW this is probably the sweetest thing anyone has said to me in a month. Thank you David!
Love me some hot apple cider!!
Sooo then the question is do you like cowboy coffee or no? :P
Hahaha your awesome... years ago I was a smoke and water, then coffee and a smoke.... now just tea... I'm stuck on lemon ginger and lavender mint mixed in a big coffee mug
To partly seal the garage door during the summer buy pool noodles the length of the door slice (may need to cut a wedge off) one side ad slide the noodle on the bottom of the door
One of my backup options are 2-minute noodle packets and a tuna packet. All you need is hot water and a cup.
Gotta have my morning coffee X 2. Paper filter, drip thru and a fine grind dark roast. My other essential kitchen item... stainless steel wine goblet with a detachable stem. Can't cook supper without it. Great run down thru the basics... and good ideas on spices.
:D Thanks!
Ferro rod as a back up lighter. Lights any flammable gas, liquid or gel. With a little practice also lights wood shaving or certain tree bark. small inexpensive reliable and nearly indestructible.
Swiss army trailmaster (trekker in US?). Decent size locking stainless blade for food prep. Good can and bottle openers. Handy saw blade for small fire prep and ferro rod striker.
Good video and info. 👍🏴
The best video about cooking on motorcycle camp👏🏼👏🏼 Thank you
Glad you liked it!
Best kitchen item I carry is a GSI Outdoors folding camp toaster. I purchase my first camp toaster off the bargain table at a high end outdoor store for $1, though for a dollar if it was junk who cares for the price. I made hundreds of slices of toast with the toast, impresses people I am traveling with, hot toast for breakfast.
A butane to propane adapter is worth it's weight in gold when you run out of fuel and butane cylinders are not available. When purchasing emergency propane try to find the short bigger diameter cylinders, they do not tip over like the tall skinny cylinders.
Awesome video! Thank you for talking about options and not just what you have in your kit.
In the morning a glass of cold water does it. I’m not a coffee or tea person. I do carry a cast iron fry pan. I stash it in my pannier wrapped in a towel. ;). Enjoyed your video. Thank you.
*high five* I've heard drinking a couple glasses of water to allow the body to rehydrate allows for better digestion when you do eat later!
Also that is so cool you carry a cast iron! :D
@@AstheMagpieFlies to be honest I was surprised how easy it was to pack, mind you, I ride a Honda ST 1100.
My go to tool that I have with me all the time is a “Swiss Army” pocket knife. It has the best can opener I have ever used, plus corkscrew. Just the small basic one works well.
This is timely as I just posted a video on going to rest stops for picnic lunches, just to get out for a day trip, given the times we are in.
Again thanks for the tips. Yes water is my health drink. ;). Cheers
How big of a fry pan do you take? I think a 8" would be the best fit in my bags but might be too small to cook with.
@@jwmoffat it’s a 9” made by Wagner. Weighs 1.7kg (3.5lbs). An 8” would be fine as well. I also have a 6” one that can handle an egg or two and a couple of strips of bacon cut up, and it’s light. I do like cast iron when camping. If I were doing adventure riding on trails 3.5lbs is a bit much for just one cookware piece. Lots of options out there. ;)
@@yaitsred Thanks!
Thank you for the video. Most videos I've seen seem to be ultralight backpackers, or they're only planning for a few days, or just eat those dehydrated food packs.
I honestly thought I was packing too much. It's nice to see a more realistic setup, even if it might take up more space.
Glad it was helpful!
I am not a MUST HAVE coffee person in the a.m. but a good cup of java is good to have.
Enjoyed your video Amanda.
Thanks very much for watching to the end ! :D
WOW, amazing video. Thanks for sharing. Can you please make a video on how you pack all your bags that you are taking in your motorcycle? Thanks.
Yooou mean like this: ruclips.net/video/FlO2fiFi638/видео.html
Coming out of a long winter slumber, this video was nicely timed when I found it. I have a number of options available, like the alcohol stoves I made over the winter, or my super lightweight Butane stove. I like taking a look at how others get it done.
Coffee is a must have for me. I will get a cup at the first gas stop of the day and I carry instant Espresso for mornings at camp.
Oh yeah, Dork sent me.
Way better than the Show and Tell videos with the extra tips Amanda. Nice job! My gosh - yes - coffee in the morning. My hubby gets Hot Chocolate. My main kitchen bag - which comes on every trip is the coffee bag. Love the collapsible gear from Sea to Summit. I have the kettle and pour over cone. They nest together. I bring a few filters to slow the pour and get the favor out. For a weekend trip with a base camp, I’d bring my Super coffee kit which includes a Nano Presso and a travel size manual coffee grinder. Starbucks eat your heart out. It is a real treat to have designer coffee at camp. The kit takes up some space and preparing the coffee is a relaxing way to settle into the day and the next adventure. There is an investment in time - but well worth it. It’s not very practical on longer road trips when the need is to get on the road for the big miles - so it is a separate kit. I’m looking forward to the next one. Your videos are always so special and well done. Spring is almost here!
Hot loose leaf African Roibos tea with a little cinnamon or honey.....or dried ginger and honey tea....yum! I love not needing caffeine to start my day. No judgement to those that do, I just really love the freedom of being able to jus pt get up and go.
Thanks so much for the vid. You are a constant source of inspiration.....now if only this PNW rain would relax for more than an afternoon....
I’ve taken some 12,000-20,000 mile plus trips (with a truck, not a bike-yet) and the biggest problem I’ve been having with cooking on the road is the hot spot the camp stoves make in your pants or pots, to avoid it I have to turn the heat way down then it takes forever it seems.
This has me excited to start planning some meal strategies for moto camping! Thanks. I recently became a gluten-free vegan, and became worried about how I was going to eat on the road. This video helps me to realize that if I just plan ahead a bit, I should be fine. Great video Amanda.
Coffee first person ☕😁 food recipe tip to try if you like sushi... Try a deconstructed sushi. Soooo good and you only need 1 pot for it 😊
Outstanding video! I took screenshots and notes as I’m just building up my motocamping gear.
I'm so glad it was helpful!
I have been doing a ton of research on this stuff lately so this is perfect timing for my checklist! Thanks for putting this together, it was very helpful. Coffee in the morning is a must, Tea at night to relax fav is green tea with a pinch of sugar.
Glad it was helpful!
Water. Hot chocolate on a cold morning. Never liked coffee or tea. Get up and go. Working on camp packing for the bike. Trying to fit in a mini 6” Dutch oven. Experimenting on downsizing recipes. Used to a Boy Scout camp kitchen cooking for 10-15 people. Nothing beats lasagna and fresh bread on a camp out. I have ruined hot dogs and hamburgers for the camp go to meals for so many scout families. Will be testing things out this summer. Great video, looking forward to part 2.
Absolutely coffee in the morning. But being Canadian, with British grandmother, I have a couple of good hot cups of tea in the afternoon. Orange Pekoe if I can find it, with sweetener and milk. Jolly good cuppa
lol Thanks Mike!
I have to completely change my cooking set up, now that my girlfriend will be joining me on camping trips.
This was a huge help.
Also I'm a must have coffee kinda guy.
Cooking for two is def a LOT different than just trying to throw something together for one!
It can make it a little easier to find recipes though since most recipes are made for 2-4 people, not so many just for one lol
Coffee! Thanks for another great, informative video, Amanda! I took a bunch of notes. I'm dedicating most of my vacation time to moto touring and camping this summer.
Thanks so much Nancy! So awesome to hear it was useful! Heck yesss!
Vielen Dank fürs machen und zeigen.❤
Die Sachen von Sea to Summit sind sehr gut. Ich habe einige Dinge von der Firma.
I do the groggy mornings with no hot drinks.
Thanks for the great tips, Amanda. Yes, I'm a "must have coffee in the morning" person. If I skip it, my whole day feels off.
Thanks so much Michael!
Great video, and yes, I am Chinese so definitely cook with chopsticks (they are so versatile). And you 'liberated' the sugar packets ;)
I camp half the time during my trips but have never carried anything to cook at the campsite, I always eat before getting there. in the morning I drink water or Gatorade or juice with a couple of hand full of nuts before I get going and stop for a late breakfast / lunch.
Great info, I might have to start cooking!
I hope you give it a shot! Food at camp just tastes better :D
Those mushrooms looked great 👍
Jet boil can’t be beat
You're so good at this thing, Amanda! I want to grow up and be more like you someday!
Must have coffee! Zombie without. Since I'm lactose intolerant, I found some non-dairy 3-in-1 packets that work well. We're often rushed for time so breakfast is usually oatmeal and dried coffee.
AWWW Nathan you leave the nicest comments. You wouldn't know that you've seen me piping mad in real life before 😜😂
I'm so glad you found a good alternative that works! haha I feel that rush though I feel like I'm lucky if I don't feel so rushed I need to get everything packed up and just eat a Protein bar for breakfast haha My goal for the IDBDR this summer is to actually eat breakfast and have my tea every morning. Even if that means we get out an hour or so later than I would have otherwise. Hopefully Matt, Marissa and Tara don't kill me in the process! :P I don't think Marissa will buuuut you know Matt he's a hyper puppy XD He'll be doing circles around me the whole time.
@@AstheMagpieFlies Your emotions make rational sense and that's the difference for me. I can tolerate reasonable reactions to situations. Especially when the folks having emotions are willing to talk about it and come to compromise or at least become less emotional through the process of expression and discussion. I can't tolerate intolerance and giving up. Folks who decide they're going to be a brat and not have a discussion are going to not involve me ever again.
I mean it when I say that you inspire me. You have all of the parts of myself I'm working on and admire in you.
Thank you Miss.
You're welcome 😊
I'm becoming a Green tea and sugar person as coffee likes me less and less as the years go by. Great video. My camp kitchen is getting to be too large as I continue to watch more videos... you should make some suggestions on how to pare it down also. Another fine video, Amanda.
Ya *high five* Team Tea!
haha I guess stripping it back to that basic kit at the beginning and re-adding what you're taking along based on what you miss while you're at camp? :P
Excellent content! Just in time for my buddy who wants to start dual sport camping. Hopefully another follower for you! Love your down to earth attitude. Thanks for producing!
That's awesome!! Thanks so much Dale! :D
Loved this video! I also enjoyed thinking about the differences between cooking from a bike and a van. I feel very spoilt to have all storage the my VW gives me!
I absolutely love the way you present topics. I fear I will not be as fun , entertaining and educational as you lol, that said I am just a dude with some cameras and big mouth lol if folks even watch my junk at all that will be a win lol. Thank you for yet another great series that I will use for my journeys this summer. I will be healthier happier and better fed on the road, for your efforts here. End screen crew, in da house!! My morning must begin with coffee. I have been drinking it since I was about 10 years old and I am happily addicted to it. I will need to find the coffee making method that works best for me. I do occasionally want a little tea, this is something I would have most certainly overlooked putting my kitchen together, Thank you again.
Don't worry Falcro I'm sure you'll find your own swing on things once you get started! It might take a bit to find how you want to present info but we all do it differently and that's part of what makes RUclips awesome!
We just bought a Firebox burner as an option in case you run out of propane or you want to save your propane when you can cook with a mini wood flame. Also have Jetboil and a small MSR burner.
Hey Amanda, I've been meaning to ask. Is that a dried up dead snake on your wall above the garage window? lol
Chiming in from the peanut-gallery. My bet would be a motorcycle chain. Let’s hear what Amanda responds with.....
Awesome! I don't think I've ever run out of propane at camp haha but then again I'm only cooking for myself.
lol blackfoot16 got it right it's a motorcycle chain, I just feel weird throwing that stuff away when I have to change out parts, so it just gets added to the walls and put on shelves. You should see my dad's garage the walls are just all pull off parts from trucks and bikes XD
Hugely helpful! Thank you!
Must have “2 wheels and a tent coffee” yes I know it had my channel name on it but my good friend had a roasting company and he makes some very quality coffee!
Not sure what we puts In it but when my buddies run out they blow up my phone for more like a darn crack addict for more lol.
Sorry Amanda he does not make tea but if you ever want some coffee let me know I would be happy to send you a bag of it to try ;)
Great points in this one!
Hitting the like button before I even start the video! Great tips and advice as always. In general, I'm a coffee person. But I only like it with cream (real cream, not powdered). So I carry tea (chai) and hot cocoa on most trips. Thanks for the links to things. It's been years since I updated my camp kit and I've decided now is the time!!
This a great video, full of helpful tips n tricks.
Thanks Amanda.
COFFEEEEEEE!!! I’m definitely a “slave to the bean” 😜
What, no sardines?😆 I have found the ultimate instant noodle. Indomie brand Mie Goreng flavor. Add some pre cooked meat or egg, with spinach or leaf lettuce, onion. They are spicy but not kimchee crazy😋
I find the liquid fuel stoves are messy. Love the pocket rocket. Who doesn't like a real fire to cook on, but most times I'm ninja camping and set up in the dark and wake up in the dark and leave. The only trace is the flat grass and tire tracks.
Nope, don't need coffee in the morning.😎 The odd monster for maybe some extra miles in the dark, but gatorade and water is all I need.
Wolf and Grizzly make a very compact grill. Made in Canada.
P38 or the bigger P51 can openers will basically open anything.
Great video. Perfect content... just what the doctor ordered (for my start in camping cooking :) )
Awesome! :D Glad I could be a little helpful :)
I really want to try motorcycle camping this year with my family (my daughter will hopefully get her license this summer). I also really hope until then we are allowed again to do "useless trips" (i.e. not only work and grocery rides, but also a little bit of fun). Well, we shall see...over the winter, I have gathered all the hardware I need.
I prefer tea over coffee, BUT, iced tea (unsweet) cocoa is the only thing I can drink hot.
Mandatory Coffee! Love my little camp set up, but agree gotta be an easy way after riding 400+ a day to destination to make a healthy meal. Thank you, Amanda! Great ideas and I need to get a water bladder for next trip. 🏍👍🤗
Thanks so much Indianbell! :)
Great video, hoping to do a little motocamping this summer, and this filled in some gaps in my preps. Thanks!
Great video Amanda. I have the sea to summit collapsible kettle kit and am planning on getting the pot they are so handy. I am a coffee guy but it isn't a must I have no problem with some water and getting on the road in the morning.
Good going over. Everyone likes something a little different with their cooking set up on the road. I'm not a fan of the bagged camp meals. Great idea for an emergency. Since I'm a roadie, I'm always passing through someplace that has something I can cobble together. This leads to a bit of a dilemma for my cooking gear. I carry way too much and should figure my way down to something smaller. I'm a coffee in the morning, person. Definitely coffee. ☕ Oh! I love my dragonfly stove. I have noticed that they are getting difficult to find new. Just a thought.
Good stuff here as well, it's always tough to know what to bring because space and weight is always the determining factor for stuff that I'm not sure if I absolutley need or not. So I usually have stuff that I think id like to bring if I can but if it doesn't fit well I'll make do without it. Sometimes I end up wishing I had it, many times I wonder why did I bring this lol
I travel for work & always take all the shampoo, condition & soap provided - they are GREAT for moto camping!
Always enjoy your videos Amanda, great attitude! Can’t wait for bike season!!
Thanks so much :D
SAME I'm dying to get out there and make travel vlogs again!
Great video. You have covered enough to get anyone started or thinking. Unfortunately, almost nothing happens before coffee, it's just what works for me. 👍😎
Thanks very much David! :D
Thank you Amanda for sharing! Great info...
cool video i saw you on the FTA site and now im on yours lol doing 9000km trip across Canada this summer and all this info is awesome cheers come and see us sometime !
Awesome! :D Glad I could offer some useful info! I hope your trip goes awesome!!
Hi Amanda, tea for me while making breakfast and one after to enjoy the morning
YES!! Team Tea! 🙌
I'm in the "there is life before coffee but I don't recommend it" category. My wife gave me a t-shirt that depicts a grump cat holding a mug with the phrase "Death Before Decaf." My usual setup for that for motorcycle camping is pour-over with a Sea To Summit X-Brew. I also have a couple X-Mugs.
My wife managed to cook eggs in a Stanley pan over my MiniMo without burning it somehow. I don't know what arcane magic that involved! Because I do a mixture of motorcycle and car camping, the latter largely because my wife can't do motorcycles, even as a passenger, I now have two stoves: the Jetboil I mentioned and a two burner propane stove. I tend to take both when we car camp as the Jetboil is great for boiling water for coffee or tea, etc.
lol thanks Danielle!
Do you like your Xbrew? I mean I suppose you must if that's what you're using right? haha
She must be very skilled in the black arts. 😮
@@AstheMagpieFlies As small packing ones go I like it. It does mean a little compromise, though, but not bad. I used it as my daily one for a while until I got the Stanley. I just use regular pre-ground filter coffee so I'm hardly a connoisseur.
Hey Amanda - great review and very helpful! I've been collecting stuff on sale and specials online all winter and I'm just about set for motorcycle camping this year. Keep up the great work I'm a big fan of your videos which I watched back to back through a very different Christmas this year
Cheers - Martin
Hot beverage morning regimental is to enjoy a variety. I’m okay going without, but I prefer coffee or tea and do an occasional cup of hot chocolate just because…
I must have Green Tea in the morning, followed by Expresso Coffee 30mins later.
Coffee...I can go with out, but I'll probably be cranky...same with breakfast! 😂🤣😂
Coffee is my lifeline.
Must have coffee person😎
For me got have that morning coffee😂😬😎
☕☕☕🙌
Must have coffee. Must!! I tried the NanoPress and eh. My coffee is never hot enough. I once found some instant coffee I policed and of course I can’t remember the name and can’t find it again.
You don't want to be around me if I don't get my morning coffee. Death wish (from Walmart) is my preferred starter fluid.
Addendum: Here in TX it is already about that time. Gotta get my gear in order. Great info, Amanda. Thanks! The wife says RMR next year! Just cant quit swing the expense of a 3500 - 3600 mile road trip this year.
Great video! Thx
Glad you liked it!
Great video
Being English I have tea in the morning. Making and drinking a tea first thing allows me to wake at a relaxed pace. Enjoy your surroundings people, that's why we do it isn't it? 😁
ya! *high five*
Coffee in the morning, doesn't seem to matter where I am or what should be happening. Coffee First
Thanks Dale! ☕
Great video! I'm really into cooking, so I've found it really difficult to narrow down what kitchen items I actually want/need to bring for cooking at camp. I brought such a huge kitchen kit last time and didn't use most of it. That's how you learn, I guess!
I *need* coffee in the morning, but I am also an afternoon tea kind of person. Still trying to figure out how to get my coffee process down, but I've got an aeropress that I have some success with. At home, I drink my coffee with a little sugar and some heavy cream--nicked some cream packs from my work that don't need refrigeration, and that does the trick well enough for my creamy coffee cravings. I'm considering only taking tea with me in the future though because it's simpler and less messy. But... COFFEEEEEE.... 😅☕
Learn to drink black coffee, no sugar and no cream. Do this for Two weeks and you won’t want it any other way!
Never learned how to drink coffee not big on tea either until I found Teavana and then they closed down. I am pretty simple mostly water or nothing first thing in the morning
mostly coffee, but if got to leave then grab one later on
I haven’t drank a single cup of coffee in my life or tea for that matter. Just a water or Gatorade person when motorcycle camping.
Neat.
Awesome!
I hear drinking a couple glasses of water to allow the body to rehydrate allows for better digestion when you do eat.
Definitly coffee in the morning. People tend not to like me before my first cup haha 🤷♂️
haha good to know Randy! :P
Thanks very much!
Must. Have. COFFEE!!! LoL
Coffee ! Bleeeeeeeeeeeeeep
lol thanks Mike!
Do I really need to answer the end question? I mean it's probably not tea I'm looking for 😋
haha :P
weird question, but where did you get the Tillamook bandana? super cute :)
At the Tillamook Creamery!
So I was wondering how long do those fuel canisters last when cooking. I mean how many should I carry with me during say a 3-5 day trip. I see a lot of people cooking but no one says anything about how much fuel you need.
That's not really an question I can answer since it really depends on how you're using them. Just for boiling water? Cooking meals that have to simmer for a long time? Stir Fry? What elevation you're at also changes things. Not really something I can answer sorry!
COFFEE!
Coffee!
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"In the spirit of the channel"... you should not have said of the cutting board, "still hasn't broken". I give it maybe .... six minutes at your next campsite.. and please don't cut your finger as part of breaking it. Measuring cups??? What's that about? I always carry one of those plastic substitutes for an SOS or brillo pad. Rough enough to scour burnt on stuff and they dry out quickly. Also I always throw up a couple metal skewer rods. Take no space and great for everything from shish-ka-bobs over a camp fire to stabbing potatoes or apples to see if they are done. Always carry a tiny bottle of olive oil too. Good video as I leave for my first 2021 camping experience in about ten days. Coffee, non negotiable. I freeze small cartons of milk or half & half. People with powdered creamer are asked to leave my campsite... a horrible thing to do to a cup of coffee.
ha! That cutting board is a lot sturdier than it looks Richard! ALSO if it DOES break I'm calling it right here you owe me another one for jinxing it :P
hey hey hey now you leave my measuring cup alone! lol I haven't perfected the finger measuring technique for rice alright!
lol Thanks as always! I hope your upcoming trip goes awesome and you have many wonderful -non powdered creamer- coffees :P
What is the size of your sea to summit pan? Is it the 8 inch or the 10inch?
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Good solid tips and tricks... but, OMG, you'r so cute that I lost focus... hmm, ...I've to look and listen carefully one more time :-) btw, your editing is superb!!
LMAO I like that excuse more than me forgetting to adjust my settings.
Thanks Tom!
@@AstheMagpieFlies Don't worry 'bout your settings...they'r up to date!!
I could never get into the coffee thing. It just tastes like burnt toast to me. No matter how you try to hide it with other flavors, that's all I can taste. On the other hand, I wouldn't pass up a Tazo Chai Latte from the Bucks. Champagne taste on a beer budget, I know, I know.
I'm an energy drink guy, like rockstar or monster. I can't handle the scent of coffee and while I drink tea I'm picky and thus don't go after it much.
No coffee 1 shot of bourbon let's roll lol
haha hopefully you eat something too