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Something i recently discovered is a light tarp with lots of strong tie downs point. Add some paracord and you can have shade far from trees and extra protection if weather turns.
Fortnine did a couple of great vids. One using this method which looked like a fair solution. And, I’d never thought to take my seat off to use as an actual chair. Gotta admit the older I get, the more cover I want. And I’m getting damn ancient.
Pro-tip; store a blanket inside your sleeping bag. It won't add much (if any) to size of the bag, but will save a ton of space in your pack. I usually keep another blanket wrapped in my pad; that way you have a spare if one gets wet.
I agree with all the items you mentioned and funny thing is I bring them all too, except, I had never really considered them luxuries but I have never been camping with anyone who is a hardcore minimalist. The only item I carry that I saw in your video and makes life so much easier is a small folding camp table that folds down to the size of your chair. So much better then trying to do everything on the ground or look for a log. I do have a comment about something you said. I too can not sleep on my back and I am a side sleeper. I use a double width hammock and lying flat and on my side is easy and way more comfortable than sleeping on any air mattress on the ground. You also have the added benefit that a tarp is part of the kit, so if it does rain you feel like you're outside with your chair underneath it if you want to sit and read and it is easy to set up in the rain if you start with the tarp first. Being stuck in a tent in the rain sucks in my opinion. WIth the hammock you just need two trees anywhere from 12-20 feet apart (trees are not a problem where I camp) and. you're good to go. No looking for flat ground like a tent and it's easier to deal with in the rain. Great video and maybe the boots and shorts will catch on as a new fashion trend.
I take a backpacking chair, similar to yours (the frame looks exactly the same), and also rated for bigger people (like me, too). I use a ground tarp as well. For a pillow I use the inflator bag (it's actually a dry bag!) for my air mattress. I also bring a camp towel. A rocket stove (yeah I like the dehydrated stuff, but not all of it), instant coffee, salt and pepper, k-bar spork and knife, camping mess kit. It has a pot, a frying pan, and a plate, and my rocket stove and knife/spork all fit inside it, nice and small. I have an LED lamp to hang in the tent. I might get one with a fan, that's a good idea. I need to replace mine as I seem to have left it somewhere. My sleeping bag is Army issue, has a bivvy and extra liners, good down to something like zero. I leave the thickest liner at home, which also packs the bag smaller. It packs surprisingly small as is. My tent is a small backpacking tent, also from Amazon. Been using it for three years now, no problems at all. I used to have an espresso pot I would bring camping. Now I just use instant coffee. It's fine for the day or two I spend camping before I head to a diner.
i was using the small 2 man back packing tents but they are to small to get dressed in . I'm to old to get dressed on my back . I use a 4 person woods creakside tent and it has room for me , my bed and all my gear . I like the rok straps and use them to tie the tent down in front of my top box on the passenger seat
To keep warm during those cold winter nights, use a silk sleeping bag liner. It must be silk, as it has the best thermal properties. I have used this and just my sleeping bag above the snowline and found I did not need anything else. Also, it keeps your sleeping bag clean as you only need to wash the liner!
I have Moto camped 100% of North America, working on my second continent soonish, all you really need luxury wise is MORE water! There are a lot of non official and sometime official campsites you will end up in and run out of water that have no running water or clean water! Two or three hours before turning in find a way to fill a collapsible water holder of your choice, Camelback or Platypus work wonders!
I ran out of water once, hot weather, lost, broken moto- managed to get out but my throat was sore for a week, running out of water is horrible. Plus it feels bad to ride off leaving a smoldering campfire because you don't have enough water to drown it.
I ordered the same table and chair from your recommendations and got the table today. Surprisingly light and easy to setup in seconds. The chair should here tomorrow.
I take a small fold up table for prepping food when camping outside of campgrounds a small grill for my steak and corn is also handy. goes nice with a beer or two when available. Motorcycling burns lots of calories. I picked the correct bike for adventure camping also v85tt is like a mule and a joy to ride. Great advice for moto adventuring. I sleep in a hammock so I can fit a few more essentials.
Another good video man. Side note: Consider sawing about 70% through the wood and then breaking the piece off and you'll save much energy and will end up harvesting wood more efficiently. The 5 gallon or 2.5 gallon collapsible buckets are awesome if you're close to a decent water source. And the 5 gallon solar heated shower is great too if you're wanting to add a showering option to the water supply.
Your list is spot on! The thing I would add is a good and wide sleeping pad. I go on multi-day rides and after a few bad nights of tossing and turning, I'm feeling it. I've just upgraded to a big agnes and the extra comfort is worth the price.
Good advice on the items to bring camping. If I had known you enjoyed cigars, I would have offered you one at the Giant Loop this last weekend! One other suggested item - a battery pack to charge devices (phone, Sena, camera, etc).
I love these videos, and even though I don’t camp there’s some overlap: I always take my iPad for reading, booze, and shoes (along with one change of non-biker clothes). And even for the camping items, it’s like listening to a riding buddy that camps: while I don’t need the advice, it’s interesting to hear about his experience. Well done.
Pillow, chair, shoes for sure... I like to bring a hat and wool socks if there's any chance of being cold. I find microfiber towels super useful; extra stuffing for the sleeping bag, good for layering around the campfire, and if there's a hot spring, boom. I'm prepared.
Man, cigars definitely in caddy as they get destroyed with the vibration otherwise !! Nothing better that nature, camp fire and smoke ;-) Ride Safe. Monty.
I camp with a hammock and use a (insulated) tarp on top. Works good until about 45°f. In my light weight sleeping bag. A chair is definitely a must, sitting on a log or rock always gives me backache. I also like to take a fishing pole with me...lol cant beat fresh fish for dinner..lol
I like to use a not so superwarm, a little thinner and thus smaller-packing lighter sleeping bag and an additional insert fleece liner. That way, I can layer my sleeping bag and adapt better to the temperature.
Your’s is a wonderful and practical suggestion. Regulating temperature in a sleeping bag can be a problem. No one likes to freeze but night sweating can be a problem, too. Finding the right temperature for the sleeper is the key.
A flask of my favorite bourbon is absolutely an essential luxury for the same reason. I have a few different ones and different sizes if I want some variety or feel like sharing if several of us come with. More of a tradition among my riding friends than a luxury is a summer sausage for snacks during stops. Though they're not everyone's cup of tea, I will bring one of those cheapo handheld NES things sometimes because it's very light and stupid cheap if it breaks.
I concur Senor Dork. Although as an avid reader I want to love my Kindle but in the end I hate it. Chair, more a necessity than a luxury for me. Aeropress for some morning Jo and easier to clean vs a press. Cards. Down booties with leather soles are my kick back feet gear. But no matter what I bring, I discover something new on every trip. Cheers mate.
I am going to have to watch this again and again. Mr. Dork put a lot of thought and experience into this and gives detailed explanations and reasons for his choices. He is worth another listen, and another, and another.
3:50 Lord of the Rings!!!! 6:35 I wear shorts under my riding overalls. Works great because I ride with protection, and then I slip 'em off for comfort on a warm summer day.
on my 2007 V-Star 1100 I used to bungee a full sized folding camp chair to the side of my saddlebags as well as my regular bed pillows bungee'd over the back seat, lol.
Awesome recommendations - Especially the Tusk chair. I'm 6'-3", 300-lbs. and have been looking for a collapsible camp chair that can support evidence of my life of abundance. Also - Got one of your 2-Gallon Giant Loop Cactus Canteens. Great product! Can't recommend it enough!
+1 on a portable fan. I do most of my camping in the desert southwest and having a fan in the hotter months is a must for comfort. I also find that a find creates some white noise that helps drown out the "wilderness noises" that can get my overactive imagination kicked into high gear.
Luxury items, collapsible pee bottle , for those full bladder moments when nature calls early in the morning and it is cold or raining outside of the tent. A 3x3 /10x10 tarp is good to set up in camp for shelter from the sun or rain when it is too early to go to bed in the tent.
I always take my spice pouch. Flavour is very important to me when I'm camping and its also nice to treat friends to a little camping cuisine if they've taken the time to come out with you. I even take it (and my chair) when I go cycle touring.
You rock dude! I stumbled on this today and am so glad I did! I'm just starting to plan my 2022 adventures and this will certainly help me make the best of my trips! Thank you!!!
Lotsa good ideas here, I used to forgo the chair but after a long trip with some friends many years ago that had chairs when I didn't, showed me the light. A few things I can't do without now is a tiny bluetooth speaker, a small folding table and a flat pack mini firepit grill. Nothing like being able to cook a steak while chillin out to tunes looking at your fire. Oh yeah Booze is essential so recently got a 40oz hydra flask, keeps beer cold for hours and you can ditch the cans or bottles at the store!
Add to the list, I have a fan/light combo so if I want to read in my tent after the sun is gone I can (if I have an actual book); and a clothes line to string between trees to hang anything wet. I have a mesh bag that after I wash my cooking pan etc I can put it in there and hang it. Also hang sweaty pants (after riding all day) after I’ve swapped to shorts.
I carry a lightweight Fiskars splitting hatchet. Nothing beats it for splitting wood, putting in tent pegs and whacking your thumb… To go with the hammock I carry a lightweight tarp which is good for shade and also for covering up a cooking area. I also have a super compact collapsible table about the size of a placemat which is a great surface for a stove or food prep. One last thing I don’t leave without is my sheepskin, great to sit on both on the bike and when sitting around a campfire in my chair as it helps keep my back warm and toasty on cold evening.
I bring a small charged jackery 240 v2. It is small enough to easily fit in my paniers but has ample power to keep all my electronics topped up as well as run my cpap. The new version also has a 1hr quick charge option so that seems nice for charging while having dinner with access to an outlet but I havent tried it yet.
We took a USB rechargeable fan with us camping this summer. Didn't need it for cooling off, but it was still useful for white noise and also for drying things out.
Good post! Bourbon or equivalent is a must for sure! I love my Tusk chair. I bought mine before they offered the large one but love it! I've always used a Therm-a-rest self inflating mattress in the past and have even used the Mondo king mattress but it's huge! Definitely need to use something more compact.
Since I sleep in a hammock and also use it as the world's most comfortable chair, that's not luxury in my kit. Not a chair on earth nearly as comfy. You touched on my most versatile item, an army poncho liner...it is my extra blanket, my wall to block wind, my wrap by the fire...it balls up the size of my fist and comes with ties @ ea corner and a set along each side. It's quilted and is part of my whatever camping, but esp bike packing, moto camping and backpacking.
Nice job amigo - I love adventure moto riding in Mexico and camp often - nice tips!! I agree with your ideas - particularly since I wear SIDI boots (about 9 pounds each boot) LOL. Tequila packs nicely too. Gotta check out the fan option - I may have space in my top case alongside my photo gear. Try a large hammock with bug net - I can sleep sideways. I have tried various pillows however stuffing my rain gear & puff jacket in my empty tent bag works for me. Cigars and/or a pipe is also a great idea haha. Keep up the good work.
Most of those things I consider essential, especially my bourbon flask 😅 I don’t have fun camping if I’m not comfortable! Thanks Mr.Dork for the video.
I always take my teva sandals - they strap on the side (and it doesn’t matter if they get wet, etc.) and having them is a nice relief from the boots. Also like my camp cot - when it’s hot it gives you some airflow under your body.
Great video man, over the years I've found that the key to minimalist is personalizing the gear to your needs, and planning is basic. Example: to cook I use a 1-MSR Pocket rocket with its 2-gas ampule and 3-a GSI Pinnacle Dualist... now I don't need both bowls on the dualists nor the lids so, they're gone. Instead, I only carry the pot with one bowl inside the gas inside de bowl and the rest of the space inside the pot is for the pocket rocket and a Ziplock with coffee and a flintstone, instead of having three things I only carry one, super compact pouch with EVERYTHING I need to cook a meal. And the same applies for shelter, clothing and entertainment... Cheers, ride safe.
I'd suggest instead of the extra camp blanket try a Swagman roll from Helikon-Tex it's a poncho liner, blanket, lightweight sleeping bag, hammock under-quilt and packs down into a pouch that turns into a pocket once unrolled. it's not supper warm but as a backup it's hard to beat.
I always take my wife. She sorts everything out ,packs everything and gives off more heat than a radiator. If I could only fix the snoring and farting it would be camping nirvana.
As someone who has done a lot of bicycle touring and mountaineering, I agree with the chair. I use a fleece bag that I can pack some clothes in to make a pillow. Now I rarely camp when I'm on my motorcycle. My riding boots are really stiff so I take a pair of crocks. I also like to travel with some whiskey (Jameson).
Thanks for the vid. I do prefer hammock camping (because I like a view and, now I’m older and less flexible) I dislike all the bending and squatting in a tent. Have you ever come across any really good hammock/tents for rides when there are trees one night but not the next? I make my own hammocks and tarps and have even made a tent, but I am yet to find the ‘perfect’ system that doubles as both. Yeah, it’s like dual sports bikes: great bikes but not perfect at both on-road and off-road; a unicorn! I have taken tent poles to convert my tarp to a tent, and used my hammock as a bivy bag (against the bugs) but I end up carrying twice as much gear on multi-day rides where both hammock and tent will be required, because then I need a sleep pad, and other stuff. It’d be interesting to hear from your viewers who else has this problem, what’s their solution, etc. Or… am I alone in this? Possibly.
We just camped at the KRiver and I used the Tusk Chair, definitely worth the money. I did not take a pillow and should have, rolled up hoodie was ok but not ideal. Oh got have whiskey, if you have not tried Ol Smokey Salted Caramel Whiskey you need to, you can thank me later.Thanks for the vids from someone just getting into MotoCamping. I took a rechargeable fan and it was great also.
I take a longer chair, a hammock and a flask also. The fan is a bit of over kill in my books. Speaking of books, I load a ton of them on my iPhone so that I don't need to carry anything extra. I too carry a pillow (side sleeper) but it's a backpackers pillow that compacts to the size of a 'mini' can of pop. Totally agree on the extra blanket! Mine is called a "jungle blanket" and packs in a compression sack which appears to be about 1/3 the size that yours packs up to. It has synthetic fill so maybe not as warm but I love it and it is essential. A tarp is a big one for me. I have a ,of course,a back packers tarp (chill gorilla) and it takes very little room yet provides shelter from rain , sun or both. I also carry a mini stove for boiling water but I have found the mess kits that they sell to be useless. Way too small for any sort of cooking. Just something to boil water in and you're fine. I also bring a folding , compact wood stove. They are cheap and great if there is no fire-pit available . Plus they use very little wood yet keep you warm and can be used to cook on.
@@DorkintheRoad I get it, I too have trouble with heat. Particularly if humidity is involved.I generally try to avoid camping in extreme heat but, if it's unavoidable, the temps (I ride in anyway) generally cool in the evening. I think 80 is the hottest night I've endured. A fan would be nice but the noise (I like the quiet) and replacing , let alone carrying batteries would take up too much room. Again , each to their own, just my 2 cents. :-)
Less of a luxury, and more of an essential item-a Thermacell. After unexpectedly camping with a family and another traveller and his dog on the border of Alaska and Yukon (we all missed the border closure time), and witnessing how effective the Thermacell is at keeping the mosquitoes and other bugs at bay, I simply won’t travel without one now. It’s worth its weight in gold!
I hate the feel of nylon against the skin, so I always bring a cotton sheet to use as a sleeping bag liner. In addition to comfort, it helps keep the sleeping bag clean and can be washed easier, cheaper, and quicker than a sleeping bag.
A true luxury, when touring on a motorcycle is a wife/girlfriend, who is into camping and the minimalist approach, and riding for hours at a time.That is a very rare breed. ;-) But to be honest, finding strong, minimalist male friends who can let alone ride for hours in the saddle, and be away from so called luxuries, and are mentally strong, and like to be alone, and adventurous, are probably less than 3% of the population as well. I took out the 1800 Goldwing when it first came out with my wife, or girlfriend. We got to a very late start in Kings Canyon Nation Park. Pitch black, twenty-five degrees, snow and ice everywhere. Three days later, we brought the brand new bike back with three thousand miles on it. Camping, I wish, but the wife wasn't have anything but hit water, clean sheets and a comfortable bed. I took a two week trip after Labor Day to Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and the Madeleine/Madgeline islands. The only issue I had was my one night motel stay. I overslept, and had forty-five minutes to get to the top of Prince Edward Island, for a planned trip of an hour and forty-five minutes. Got there just in time. Stick to camping. ;-)
My only luxury item on your list are shoes. Water shoes. I have Solomon techamphibian. Sturdy and comfy enough to hike in and simple enough to dry while riding.
excellent list. I take everything but the hammock. will be adding the flask and cigar. I'm a beer drinker, but sometimes you may be primitive. also agree with the cordage and tarps as some commentors.
Bin the blanket. A hammock works well as a pillow, & outer blanket over the sleeping bag, especially if your tent develops leaks, also a washline if needed.
The Kindle is a great idea for those quiet times when you solo camp. A half bike cover to keep tree sap off your bike is another one I heard the other day from another motocamper youtuber. Thanks
A Kindle sounds like a good idea. Too many travellers don’t give much thought to entertainment/s until they’re stranded somewhere, off grid, with nothing much to do. Not quite the kindle but my Japanese handheld game machine (N----) had 3 different 100 classic book cartridges, each slightly different, that gives over 180 titles, about 40-50 really interest me. I got chess, scrabble, Solitaire and a Chinese language course. All cartridges fit into a plastic holder smaller than 2 matchboxes. An emergency power unit that holds 3 x AAA batteries gives 2-3 full recharges, off grid. I always take a few other hand held computer gadgets from the 80s & 90s, that are light on batteries. Best to also take some non powered low tech things like a chess board and a pack of cards, etc. A thin book of chess problems and an actual paperback to read. A small windup transistor radio … and I’ve got all the entertain I need.
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I'm not gonna lie, it's great to see someone that values their drinking ethics as much as me.
...."ethics", or lack thereof. Cheers.
Na. He's not a True Believer.
He suffers from the delusion that alcohol is a "luxury".
@@fintonmainz7845 i named myself after the cause
little bit of green is nice around the fire
A good chair is mandatory for people who suffer back pain 👍 Greetings from Chile 🌶.
Something i recently discovered is a light tarp with lots of strong tie downs point. Add some paracord and you can have shade far from trees and extra protection if weather turns.
Fortnine did a couple of great vids. One using this method which looked like a fair solution. And, I’d never thought to take my seat off to use as an actual chair. Gotta admit the older I get, the more cover I want. And I’m getting damn ancient.
👍🏻 on the fan. A small fan makes all the difference in the world on a hot night with no breeze.
Pro-tip; store a blanket inside your sleeping bag. It won't add much (if any) to size of the bag, but will save a ton of space in your pack.
I usually keep another blanket wrapped in my pad; that way you have a spare if one gets wet.
I agree with all the items you mentioned and funny thing is I bring them all too, except, I had never really considered them luxuries but I have never been camping with anyone who is a hardcore minimalist. The only item I carry that I saw in your video and makes life so much easier is a small folding camp table that folds down to the size of your chair. So much better then trying to do everything on the ground or look for a log. I do have a comment about something you said. I too can not sleep on my back and I am a side sleeper. I use a double width hammock and lying flat and on my side is easy and way more comfortable than sleeping on any air mattress on the ground. You also have the added benefit that a tarp is part of the kit, so if it does rain you feel like you're outside with your chair underneath it if you want to sit and read and it is easy to set up in the rain if you start with the tarp first. Being stuck in a tent in the rain sucks in my opinion. WIth the hammock you just need two trees anywhere from 12-20 feet apart (trees are not a problem where I camp) and. you're good to go. No looking for flat ground like a tent and it's easier to deal with in the rain. Great video and maybe the boots and shorts will catch on as a new fashion trend.
I love the ROK straps . no hooks to scratch paint and they come in many sizes
I take a backpacking chair, similar to yours (the frame looks exactly the same), and also rated for bigger people (like me, too). I use a ground tarp as well. For a pillow I use the inflator bag (it's actually a dry bag!) for my air mattress. I also bring a camp towel. A rocket stove (yeah I like the dehydrated stuff, but not all of it), instant coffee, salt and pepper, k-bar spork and knife, camping mess kit. It has a pot, a frying pan, and a plate, and my rocket stove and knife/spork all fit inside it, nice and small. I have an LED lamp to hang in the tent. I might get one with a fan, that's a good idea. I need to replace mine as I seem to have left it somewhere. My sleeping bag is Army issue, has a bivvy and extra liners, good down to something like zero. I leave the thickest liner at home, which also packs the bag smaller. It packs surprisingly small as is. My tent is a small backpacking tent, also from Amazon. Been using it for three years now, no problems at all.
I used to have an espresso pot I would bring camping. Now I just use instant coffee. It's fine for the day or two I spend camping before I head to a diner.
i was using the small 2 man back packing tents but they are to small to get dressed in . I'm to old to get dressed on my back . I use a 4 person woods creakside tent and it has room for me , my bed and all my gear . I like the rok straps and use them to tie the tent down in front of my top box on the passenger seat
You said the "C" word...cigar. :-) Living carefree today. Mr. Puff Puff for the win.
To keep warm during those cold winter nights, use a silk sleeping bag liner. It must be silk, as it has the best thermal properties. I have used this and just my sleeping bag above the snowline and found I did not need anything else. Also, it keeps your sleeping bag clean as you only need to wash the liner!
That is really good advice. Thanks!
I have Moto camped 100% of North America, working on my second continent soonish, all you really need luxury wise is MORE water! There are a lot of non official and sometime official campsites you will end up in and run out of water that have no running water or clean water! Two or three hours before turning in find a way to fill a collapsible water holder of your choice, Camelback or Platypus work wonders!
I ran out of water once, hot weather, lost, broken moto- managed to get out but my throat was sore for a week, running out of water is horrible. Plus it feels bad to ride off leaving a smoldering campfire because you don't have enough water to drown it.
Sutting around a motorcycle campsite with a cigar and bourbon is the epitome of relaxation.
Ageee...Bourbon and a cigar are a must.
I ordered the same table and chair from your recommendations and got the table today. Surprisingly light and easy to setup in seconds. The chair should here tomorrow.
I take a small fold up table for prepping food when camping outside of campgrounds a small grill for my steak and corn is also handy. goes nice with a beer or two when available. Motorcycling burns lots of calories. I picked the correct bike for adventure camping also v85tt is like a mule and a joy to ride. Great advice for moto adventuring. I sleep in a hammock so I can fit a few more essentials.
Another good video man. Side note: Consider sawing about 70% through the wood and then breaking the piece off and you'll save much energy and will end up harvesting wood more efficiently. The 5 gallon or 2.5 gallon collapsible buckets are awesome if you're close to a decent water source. And the 5 gallon solar heated shower is great too if you're wanting to add a showering option to the water supply.
Your list is spot on! The thing I would add is a good and wide sleeping pad. I go on multi-day rides and after a few bad nights of tossing and turning, I'm feeling it. I've just upgraded to a big agnes and the extra comfort is worth the price.
Good advice on the items to bring camping. If I had known you enjoyed cigars, I would have offered you one at the Giant Loop this last weekend! One other suggested item - a battery pack to charge devices (phone, Sena, camera, etc).
I love these videos, and even though I don’t camp there’s some overlap: I always take my iPad for reading, booze, and shoes (along with one change of non-biker clothes). And even for the camping items, it’s like listening to a riding buddy that camps: while I don’t need the advice, it’s interesting to hear about his experience. Well done.
Pillow, chair, shoes for sure... I like to bring a hat and wool socks if there's any chance of being cold. I find microfiber towels super useful; extra stuffing for the sleeping bag, good for layering around the campfire, and if there's a hot spring, boom. I'm prepared.
The towel is a great idea. Douglas Adams would be proud!
Planning my first solo Motocamping trip and this has given me great food for thought, thanks!
Man, cigars definitely in caddy as they get destroyed with the vibration otherwise !! Nothing better that nature, camp fire and smoke ;-) Ride Safe. Monty.
for me its certainly a big comfy sleeping matraze. nothings better than a good rest after a day of riding
I camp with a hammock and use a (insulated) tarp on top. Works good until about 45°f. In my light weight sleeping bag. A chair is definitely a must, sitting on a log or rock always gives me backache. I also like to take a fishing pole with me...lol cant beat fresh fish for dinner..lol
I like to use a not so superwarm, a little thinner and thus smaller-packing lighter sleeping bag and an additional insert fleece liner. That way, I can layer my sleeping bag and adapt better to the temperature.
Your’s is a wonderful and practical suggestion. Regulating temperature in a sleeping bag can be a problem. No one likes to freeze but night sweating can be a problem, too. Finding the right temperature for the sleeper is the key.
Excellent list. If I'm with a bigger group I bring a folding table. A 10x12 tarp with rope and stakes always comes with even if I'm in tent.
A flask of my favorite bourbon is absolutely an essential luxury for the same reason. I have a few different ones and different sizes if I want some variety or feel like sharing if several of us come with.
More of a tradition among my riding friends than a luxury is a summer sausage for snacks during stops.
Though they're not everyone's cup of tea, I will bring one of those cheapo handheld NES things sometimes because it's very light and stupid cheap if it breaks.
I concur Senor Dork. Although as an avid reader I want to love my Kindle but in the end I hate it. Chair, more a necessity than a luxury for me. Aeropress for some morning Jo and easier to clean vs a press. Cards. Down booties with leather soles are my kick back feet gear. But no matter what I bring, I discover something new on every trip. Cheers mate.
I was just glad you modeled the boots for us 😊. Many of us learn better with pictures.
I am going to have to watch this again and again. Mr. Dork put a lot of thought and experience into this and gives detailed explanations and reasons for his choices. He is worth another listen, and another, and another.
If you're a side sleeper I would recommend a knee pillow. I find this essential at all times these days.
3:50 Lord of the Rings!!!! 6:35 I wear shorts under my riding overalls. Works great because I ride with protection, and then I slip 'em off for comfort on a warm summer day.
on my 2007 V-Star 1100 I used to bungee a full sized folding camp chair to the side of my saddlebags as well as my regular bed pillows bungee'd over the back seat, lol.
Thank you for another great video. Love the total honesty regarding the drink.🍻
Awesome recommendations - Especially the Tusk chair. I'm 6'-3", 300-lbs. and have been looking for a collapsible camp chair that can support evidence of my life of abundance. Also - Got one of your 2-Gallon Giant Loop Cactus Canteens. Great product! Can't recommend it enough!
I always like to take enough cash or a credit card for a nice hotel, really enhances the camp experience.
Yeah but i've noticed that campfires are generally frowned upon in hotels so that's kind of a deal breaker for me.
Just finished Project Hail Mary myself & really enjoyed it.
Hail Mary is a good book! I listened to the audio version a couple of weeks ago. I loved it.
I enjoyed it!
+1 on a portable fan. I do most of my camping in the desert southwest and having a fan in the hotter months is a must for comfort. I also find that a find creates some white noise that helps drown out the "wilderness noises" that can get my overactive imagination kicked into high gear.
Thanks for this video. Randomly looking up bike camping stuff. This is exactly what o needed
Luxury items, collapsible pee bottle , for those full bladder moments when nature calls early in the morning and it is cold or raining outside of the tent. A 3x3 /10x10 tarp is good to set up in camp for shelter from the sun or rain when it is too early to go to bed in the tent.
My comfort item I take on all my camping trip is my camping cot. I sleep on it almost as well as my bed. Some nights even better.
Just hammock camped at Two Wheels of Suches in Suches GA. Nice folks. Great spot. Hammock camping is the only way to go for me.
I always take my spice pouch. Flavour is very important to me when I'm camping and its also nice to treat friends to a little camping cuisine if they've taken the time to come out with you. I even take it (and my chair) when I go cycle touring.
You rock dude! I stumbled on this today and am so glad I did! I'm just starting to plan my 2022 adventures and this will certainly help me make the best of my trips! Thank you!!!
Shoes is top of my list. Above pillow and chair IMO
Lotsa good ideas here, I used to forgo the chair but after a long trip with some friends many years ago that had chairs when I didn't, showed me the light. A few things I can't do without now is a tiny bluetooth speaker, a small folding table and a flat pack mini firepit grill. Nothing like being able to cook a steak while chillin out to tunes looking at your fire. Oh yeah Booze is essential so recently got a 40oz hydra flask, keeps beer cold for hours and you can ditch the cans or bottles at the store!
Back to back fire content. Good stuff.
Ive been drawn to this channel because of the 8bit music, dad jokes and comman man gear reviews.
I appreciate you coming back for more. 😁
Add to the list, I have a fan/light combo so if I want to read in my tent after the sun is gone I can (if I have an actual book); and a clothes line to string between trees to hang anything wet. I have a mesh bag that after I wash my cooking pan etc I can put it in there and hang it. Also hang sweaty pants (after riding all day) after I’ve swapped to shorts.
Got a down blanket since my cheap non-down bag gets a little cold. Love it.
And Kindle Paperwhite!
I carry a lightweight Fiskars splitting hatchet. Nothing beats it for splitting wood, putting in tent pegs and whacking your thumb… To go with the hammock I carry a lightweight tarp which is good for shade and also for covering up a cooking area. I also have a super compact collapsible table about the size of a placemat which is a great surface for a stove or food prep. One last thing I don’t leave without is my sheepskin, great to sit on both on the bike and when sitting around a campfire in my chair as it helps keep my back warm and toasty on cold evening.
I bring a small charged jackery 240 v2. It is small enough to easily fit in my paniers but has ample power to keep all my electronics topped up as well as run my cpap. The new version also has a 1hr quick charge option so that seems nice for charging while having dinner with access to an outlet but I havent tried it yet.
Crocs, aeropress and polish sausage are my luxury items.
Crocs are very popular with motocampers, it seems
Got away from Crocs. All about the Hey Dudes.
We took a USB rechargeable fan with us camping this summer. Didn't need it for cooling off, but it was still useful for white noise and also for drying things out.
Good post! Bourbon or equivalent is a must for sure! I love my Tusk chair. I bought mine before they offered the large one but love it! I've always used a Therm-a-rest self inflating mattress in the past and have even used the Mondo king mattress but it's huge! Definitely need to use something more compact.
Hammock doubles as a chair. Won’t go to the woods without one. Have even used my bike as one of the tie in points
Since I sleep in a hammock and also use it as the world's most comfortable chair, that's not luxury in my kit. Not a chair on earth nearly as comfy. You touched on my most versatile item, an army poncho liner...it is my extra blanket, my wall to block wind, my wrap by the fire...it balls up the size of my fist and comes with ties @ ea corner and a set along each side. It's quilted and is part of my whatever camping, but esp bike packing, moto camping and backpacking.
A good tarp for shade, wind break, bike cover, ect.
Nice job amigo - I love adventure moto riding in Mexico and camp often - nice tips!! I agree with your ideas - particularly since I wear SIDI boots (about 9 pounds each boot) LOL. Tequila packs nicely too. Gotta check out the fan option - I may have space in my top case alongside my photo gear. Try a large hammock with bug net - I can sleep sideways. I have tried various pillows however stuffing my rain gear & puff jacket in my empty tent bag works for me. Cigars and/or a pipe is also a great idea haha. Keep up the good work.
Most of those things I consider essential, especially my bourbon flask 😅 I don’t have fun camping if I’m not comfortable! Thanks Mr.Dork for the video.
I always take my teva sandals - they strap on the side (and it doesn’t matter if they get wet, etc.) and having them is a nice relief from the boots. Also like my camp cot - when it’s hot it gives you some airflow under your body.
Love to hear someone else taking their Switch motocamping. I played through Metroid Dread in its entirety while camping and it was great
You the best buddy!
Hope you’re enjoying that new Transalp!
How could you not right!🏍️💨
Hail Mary was a good book. I think about that 'Let me see you eat' part now and then.
Great video man, over the years I've found that the key to minimalist is personalizing the gear to your needs, and planning is basic.
Example: to cook I use a 1-MSR Pocket rocket with its 2-gas ampule and 3-a GSI Pinnacle Dualist... now I don't need both bowls on the dualists nor the lids so, they're gone. Instead, I only carry the pot with one bowl inside the gas inside de bowl and the rest of the space inside the pot is for the pocket rocket and a Ziplock with coffee and a flintstone, instead of having three things I only carry one, super compact pouch with EVERYTHING I need to cook a meal. And the same applies for shelter, clothing and entertainment... Cheers, ride safe.
Video is older, but my portable Walmart fan that I converted to lithium and my air mattress made it amazing. I can stay days and be ok.
I am listening to this vid in the background as I casually plan my sturgis weekend…….then you got me with the excite bike intro! Subbed.
I'd suggest instead of the extra camp blanket try a Swagman roll from Helikon-Tex it's a poncho liner, blanket, lightweight sleeping bag, hammock under-quilt and packs down into a pouch that turns into a pocket once unrolled. it's not supper warm but as a backup it's hard to beat.
I'm not sure if I missed this when it came out. But, it is cool too see how you've progressed! As always thanks for taking us along on your journey!
I always take my wife. She sorts everything out ,packs everything and gives off more heat than a radiator.
If I could only fix the snoring and farting it would be camping nirvana.
😂
I’m a stogie and bourbon guy too, as essentials Nice!
As someone who has done a lot of bicycle touring and mountaineering, I agree with the chair. I use a fleece bag that I can pack some clothes in to make a pillow. Now I rarely camp when I'm on my motorcycle. My riding boots are really stiff so I take a pair of crocks. I also like to travel with some whiskey (Jameson).
Thanks for the vid.
I do prefer hammock camping (because I like a view and, now I’m older and less flexible) I dislike all the bending and squatting in a tent.
Have you ever come across any really good hammock/tents for rides when there are trees one night but not the next?
I make my own hammocks and tarps and have even made a tent, but I am yet to find the ‘perfect’ system that doubles as both.
Yeah, it’s like dual sports bikes: great bikes but not perfect at both on-road and off-road; a unicorn!
I have taken tent poles to convert my tarp to a tent, and used my hammock as a bivy bag (against the bugs) but I end up carrying twice as much gear on multi-day rides where both hammock and tent will be required, because then I need a sleep pad, and other stuff.
It’d be interesting to hear from your viewers who else has this problem, what’s their solution, etc.
Or… am I alone in this?
Possibly.
We just camped at the KRiver and I used the Tusk Chair, definitely worth the money. I did not take a pillow and should have, rolled up hoodie was ok but not ideal. Oh got have whiskey, if you have not tried Ol Smokey Salted Caramel Whiskey you need to, you can thank me later.Thanks for the vids from someone just getting into MotoCamping. I took a rechargeable fan and it was great also.
That fan can make a huge difference in the heat. I love mine.
Those little mini boxes of wine are good as well.
a flask with Ron Zacapa 23 rum is always with me, hiking or biking
Oh dang I never thought of bringing a fan. I have sweated in misery countless summer nights in my tent. Good idea!
I take a longer chair, a hammock and a flask also. The fan is a bit of over kill in my books. Speaking of books, I load a ton of them on my iPhone so that I don't need to carry anything extra.
I too carry a pillow (side sleeper) but it's a backpackers pillow that compacts to the size of a 'mini' can of pop.
Totally agree on the extra blanket! Mine is called a "jungle blanket" and packs in a compression sack which appears to be about 1/3 the size that yours packs up to. It has synthetic fill so maybe not as warm but I love it and it is essential.
A tarp is a big one for me. I have a ,of course,a back packers tarp (chill gorilla) and it takes very little room yet provides shelter from rain , sun or both.
I also carry a mini stove for boiling water but I have found the mess kits that they sell to be useless. Way too small for any sort of cooking. Just something to boil water in and you're fine.
I also bring a folding , compact wood stove. They are cheap and great if there is no fire-pit available . Plus they use very little wood yet keep you warm and can be used to cook on.
I can't sleep in the heat, so the fan is totally worth it to me in temps over 90
@@DorkintheRoad I get it, I too have trouble with heat. Particularly if humidity is involved.I generally try to avoid camping in extreme heat but, if it's unavoidable, the temps (I ride in anyway) generally cool in the evening. I think 80 is the hottest night I've endured.
A fan would be nice but the noise (I like the quiet) and replacing , let alone carrying batteries would take up too much room. Again , each to their own, just my 2 cents. :-)
Less of a luxury, and more of an essential item-a Thermacell. After unexpectedly camping with a family and another traveller and his dog on the border of Alaska and Yukon (we all missed the border closure time), and witnessing how effective the Thermacell is at keeping the mosquitoes and other bugs at bay, I simply won’t travel without one now. It’s worth its weight in gold!
Great attitude and info sir.
I hate the feel of nylon against the skin, so I always bring a cotton sheet to use as a sleeping bag liner. In addition to comfort, it helps keep the sleeping bag clean and can be washed easier, cheaper, and quicker than a sleeping bag.
8th and final for sure! Love it thank you
Cocoon pillow is pretty nice! Flash light with diffuser works perfect and you get a flashlight too! Folding wine flask works best . 😎
Andy Weir on the Kindle. A man of culture
Good pillow is a must...and booze :) nice channel.. like it a lot.
Thanks for watching!
With enough booze ...no pillow needed
Chair, hammock & flask for me. Plus large tarp.
A true luxury, when touring on a motorcycle is a wife/girlfriend, who is into camping and the minimalist approach, and riding for hours at a time.That is a very rare breed. ;-) But to be honest, finding strong, minimalist male friends who can let alone ride for hours in the saddle, and be away from so called luxuries, and are mentally strong, and like to be alone, and adventurous, are probably less than 3% of the population as well.
I took out the 1800 Goldwing when it first came out with my wife, or girlfriend. We got to a very late start in Kings Canyon Nation Park. Pitch black, twenty-five degrees, snow and ice everywhere. Three days later, we brought the brand new bike back with three thousand miles on it. Camping, I wish, but the wife wasn't have anything but hit water, clean sheets and a comfortable bed.
I took a two week trip after Labor Day to Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and the Madeleine/Madgeline islands. The only issue I had was my one night motel stay. I overslept, and had forty-five minutes to get to the top of Prince Edward Island, for a planned trip of an hour and forty-five minutes. Got there just in time. Stick to camping. ;-)
my very first bike camping from b.c. to Alberta was my Sony Walkman....ya, those were the days...
My only luxury item on your list are shoes. Water shoes. I have Solomon techamphibian. Sturdy and comfy enough to hike in and simple enough to dry while riding.
My Sea to Summit Comfort Plus SI sleeping mat. It takes up a lot of room compared to an air mattress, but I love it. As comfortable as a bed.
Oh, and of course whiskey
Sea to Summit is good but all their products are made in China
excellent list. I take everything but the hammock. will be adding the flask and cigar. I'm a beer drinker, but sometimes you may be primitive. also agree with the cordage and tarps as some commentors.
Good list. Man I am old, never considered a video game when camping.
It's pretty fun to have
Bin the blanket. A hammock works well as a pillow, & outer blanket over the sleeping bag, especially if your tent develops leaks, also a washline if needed.
Audiobooks on my iPhone are nice to listen too, also.
#1 luxury I won't go camping without:
toilet paper
All great items.
Not really a luxury but something extra I’ll bring is a pencil and sketch pad 👍🏻
You artistic types and your arts. I can't even draw a straight line
@@DorkintheRoad I struggle to draw the curtains.
The Kindle is a great idea for those quiet times when you solo camp. A half bike cover to keep tree sap off your bike is another one I heard the other day from another motocamper youtuber. Thanks
A Kindle sounds like a good idea. Too many travellers don’t give much thought to entertainment/s until they’re stranded somewhere, off grid, with nothing much to do.
Not quite the kindle but my Japanese handheld game machine (N----) had 3 different 100 classic book cartridges, each slightly different, that gives over 180 titles, about 40-50 really interest me. I got chess, scrabble, Solitaire and a Chinese language course. All cartridges fit into a plastic holder smaller than 2 matchboxes. An emergency power unit that holds 3 x AAA batteries gives 2-3 full recharges, off grid. I always take a few other hand held computer gadgets from the 80s & 90s, that are light on batteries.
Best to also take some non powered low tech things like a chess board and a pack of cards, etc. A thin book of chess problems and an actual paperback to read. A small windup transistor radio … and I’ve got all the entertain I need.
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