I love how half the comments are telling him he's doing it wrong despite the fact he's probably got more saddle time then all of us combined. 400k kilometers and he's still being told how to pack lmao.
OK, I know you probably get asked this a lot, but I have to ask. How do you afford or finance such travels? Great career, high paying job, sponsorship, odd jobs, etc.? I just really wanna know because when I daydream about this stuff that’s the number one thing that shuts me down.
Wow, dude. First of all, props on the entire rig. Second, on the nice vid. Third, I'm a little jealous. Nine years musta brought you a ton of great experiences. Cheers to ya!
The one thing we really like when backpacking is a folding water basin. Of course we are out where there is lots of water. But a warm wash of hands, face, a sponge bath feel so good even though we're just out for a week or two.
That tool box/ bash plate is amazing. They entire video Im saying, " wheres the tool kit, wheres the tool kit" then friggen BAM there it is hahahah love it! Great video, happy travels. Maybe we cross paths.
That was an eye opener. The size of your two man tent amazed me. Impressed with the software bags etc. Very durable and top notch quality. Rain and cold can be a challenge and seeing the volume or rather the lack of it in your clothes dptment was surprising. I was particularly impressed with your tank bag for photography as I too am a keen videographer and photographer. Would have liked seeing the frame set up that carried all your saddlebags etc. Great demo and a functional system to suit you. Thanks.
Awesome! It’s hard to stress to people the importance of good quality gear. Not only is it more functional and reliable, but the compactness makes a world of difference when you’re adventure riding. The initial hit to the pocket is harder, but it pays off every time you use it.
I've done the same thing with international bicycle touring. Only the most basic gear means less weight, less junk to deal with and many things can be purchased en route and disposable.
I used to carry a Alite Monarch Butterfly Chair, about half the weight and pack size of yours, but not easy to get out of, only has two legs, basically a rocking chair
I think my favourite part of your video was the end advice. "if I forget anything, I just buy it. there's shops everywhere, its not the end of the world".
Yea and its not like the stuff you forget are 100$ or 1000$+... they are tshirts, socks, maybe a sweather... small stuff... stuff that you can get cheap in 99% of the world...
So... I've been bike touring (pedal bike) and probably setting out to do a motorcycle tour at one point. All fun, but on the bike tour I always left some empty space for food on the road. Great that you pack a stove, but where do you keep the food?
Great tutorial thank you so much! Planning to do some camping on our motorbikes this year. Mine bike is the humble cb500x. It's a great bike and it does everything quite well. Do not have it rally rated but I have it equipped to protect it with skid plate ,handguards, heated grips engine guards, and LED lights. And I have soft luggage on my bike too. We plan on copying your packing when we camp. Huddy has a nice KLR, but he's looking to upgrade.
Man I cannot express how much I want to get a bike, load it up, and just ride to nowhere. Excellent video, very in depth, great quality, and a good platform to inspire others to build off of based on their needs or copy and paste if need be.
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I read somewhere once when it comes to packing for a motorcycle trip, pack everything you think you will need, and the all the money you think you will need. Then get rid of half the stuff you packed and take twice the money.
Brilliantly done IMHO. The art of traveling light is something that I've yet to master. My, I want to be prepared for any contingency kind of mindset usually does me in. Safe travels and more power to you.
It helps to use items that are multifunctional or learn to use one thing in many ways; Avoid "what if" scenarios; Don't take that spare pair of jeans. Don't take "spare" anything; See being frugal and doing with minimal stuff as a challenge you have to make; If you buy new gear always choose the small/lightweight/simple option; If you're going to take contingency items then think of utility to cumbersome ratio: elastics, a needle, string, a clothespin, a bit of cloth tape, a bandana, etc.; Go camping some time and learn what you actually need. List all the things you did and didn't use and next time take only what you use.
Hi Mototrek team. If we want to comply to a Leave No Trace approaches specific to Moto-Camping trips, several topics don't seem to be talked about very often. As a general rule of thumb, I know that heavy loads are carried the lowest and closest to the center of the bike. I'd like to have the MototrekADV rider's approach and insight on the following topics. A - Water supplies : A.1 - How do you carry/store/strap on the bike ? A.2 - How do you filter/clean it ? A.3 - What quantity do you usually carry/day ? A.4 - What types of containers do you use ? (MSR Dromedary, MSR Dromlite, Collapsible water bottles, Hydration backpack, Rotopax 1 Gallon-Water , other methods ?) B - Food supplies : B.1 - How do you carry/store/strap on the bike ? B.2 - How do you store it night ? ( Bear Bag, Canister, Hanging on a tree) B.3 - What types of containers do you use ? ( Ursack Allmitey + Oppsack, BearVault, OPSAK Odour Proof Bag, other methods ?) C - Trash (Food remnants or Human waste): C.1 - How do you carry/store/strap on the bike ? C.2 - What types of containers do you use ? (STS Trash sack, OPSAK Odour Proof Bag, Dry bag + Ziploc, other methods ?) C.3 - What types of methods do you use ? ( On site - Cat Holes / Carry-on - Wag bags or Restop bags ?) D - Fuel : D.1 - How do you carry/store/strap extra fuel on the bike and manage with other luggage ? D.2 - What quantity do you usually carry/day ? D.3 - What types of containers do you use ? (MSR Fuel bottles - 30oz - 887ml, Rotopax Fuel - 1Gal - 3.80L, Desert Fox Fuel Cell - 3L, other methods ?) Thanks for your input and recommendations.
I'm just starting down the moto off-road travel and this is a good setup. I've traveled a lot by bicycle and mountain bike, like decades. I look back at my first big trip in 1980 and kind of chuckle inside at the gear and canned food I carried. I was actually kind of lucky to find halfway decent stuff, considering the gear of the time, and it worked even though none of it was light. Still, it was the adventure of my life and it filled a desperate need for me to gain faith in humanity, which became the point. Remote travel, though, good gear makes it way better, but nothin beats a clear disposition in stressful moments
you need bike spare parts. you cant get them "everywhere in the world" in a shop when your weapon of choice is a focused dirt bike. EXC parts will have a lead time for parts of about 1 month or more as soon as you leave the civilized world.
I so agree with you Alinel. You need a bike specific spare in Africa,you have a major problem.I live in South Africa,which is supposedly the civilized world,and you can wait ages for something as simple as an air filter for a Honda,I won't even talk about BMW,KTM etc.
Great packing list. So minimal and helpful. Can you do a video speaking to the psychological aspects of your travels; preparation, problem solving difficult conditions, endurance, and overall outlook as you travel? Thanks for the inspiration.
My dad taugh me how to do this when I was very young, I can teach it to you really quickly. It's called "Not being a pussy." There you're all trained up. Go live your life.
this lad is a real motorcyclist, a lot of respect , most people drive big BMW's spend tons of money but never get dirty or go into real camping. This to me is what it is all about , real adventure !
travelling this light is not for everyone but if you can and still enjoy the trip logistically your riding boundaries are far less limited. Just one guys way. Cheers.
2011 went RTW on motorcycle only carried what could fit in soft panniers and tank bag . Your got the right idea. Cause the weight always matters and best way to go cheers mate.
Love soft bags when riding off road but it’s so difficult to leave or park the bike. Have two intercontinental rides to Asia and Africa with hard panniers. I probably use hard panniers again on those trips for comfort, security and keeping stuff dry. But for my local off road adventures in Scandinavia a always use a soft bag system. Good luck on your trip! 👍
Checkyoursix77 hard luggage is not safe at all. Almost as easy to break into as soft luggage. Plus soft luggage like this setup is way easier to take off and take into your hotel
@@jimbojimbo1321 not saying hard luggage is hard to break in but it is without doubt a bigger deterrent...like breaking any kind of lock. Soft bags anyone without a single tool can open them, it is just like leaving a backpack or a purse unattended on your bike.
@jimbojimbo1321 Hard panniers are safer than soft luggage. I never leave my bikes with any luggage system unattended over night in unsafe places I park inside hotel compound or camping beside the bike. The difference is that with hard panniers can you leave your bike outside a store for a couple of minutes without problems. That’s not the case with soft bags. In some parts of the world can’t you leave anything unlocked. I have lost one helmet and a soft luggage roll it’s simply too tempting and easy to steal. Sad but true...
Sacha Bernasconi absolutely agree. However, when traveling in a foreign country my advice is to always remove your luggage at night. Soft luggage is a billion times easier to move and carry to your room. Plus your luggage won't snap your leg when you inevitably crash while riding offroad
There are things that aren't shown like ... wheel bearings, filters, front sprocket, some other little spares I would suggest you should carry for a RTW. Point is light is right and each to their own
Lovely lovely kit, you should probably put some affiliate links in the description. Three things you didn't mention, though: - GPS/map/route planing - spare parts (other than the tubes and tools) - FOOD! do you do groceries daily? If not, cans, dehydrated stuff, what's your flavor?
My kit has about 90% the same items as you, but your gear is tiny. Your tent, bedroll, and sleeping bag combined are significantly smaller than any one of those items for me. You must have forked out for the best and latest gear.
I'm impressed. I am trying to model the minimalist approach and you have nailed it! As I am budget conscious and only motocamping I have fitted my KLR starting with what I have on-hand including camping gear. The only purchase I've purposely made was a pair of Rinowalk 14L panniers. I know they would be trashed the first day on the trail, but am not an offroad technical and don't see myself pursuing serious due to prior back injuries and age. The one thing I do different from most ADV riders is combine amateur radio camping. I get 2/3 of the shoot, move, and communicate. I did my first out-of-state ride, over 1500mi ranging 140mi, 300mi, to >600mi per day. On two days I made planned radio contacts to a friend, once from Birmingham, AL to Merritt Island, FL and the Tupelo, MS to Merritt Island, FL. I would love to see a detailed list of your gear. I was quite impressed with the compactness of some of the items. ruclips.net/video/nShDYlZGKlc/видео.html
How do you manage security of your bike and gear when out on the road? You mentioned a bike cover, but I was left wondering what you do for security when shopping for groceries, stopping for coffee, etc. It strikes me that soft luggage is an easier target for opportunists while your back is turned.
1:06 You don't use hotels and yet I just checked out your Instagram and there are multiple hotel rooms.... Why do these people always have to make out that they're "so extreme bro no hotel ever just me and the road"
Thank you for sharing your years of experience and what you have found that works for you. I carry way too much but will take several things from your video but one thing I can not give up.... My Chair. LOL.
Thanks for showing us around. I'm amazed at all the experts commenting on what you should have or ditch. Obviously this works for you, thanks for sharing
So when you only primarily camp (not use hotels or hostels) how do you manage food storage? It's does not look you have much spare room to carry a supply of food? Do you eat at local establishments or pick up your food supplies just before each camping location?
That's a nice set up, I recently swapped over to soft bags on my Himalayan and I like them way better. Not only are they lighter but your less confined by shape of the object you are trying to store
It's all nice but where do you store all your actual food ? What do you use ? Peanut butter ? Pitas ? Fruits ? Vegetables? Pasta ? It would have been nice to see where do you store the actual food among your luggage !
My bike has a small tool kit under the seat. Enough to change a tire and tighten bolts. I carry a small air pump that's a bitch to use but gets the job done if needed. I carry two waterproof 20 liter pannier bags and a fat 50 cal ammo can in a Swag mount on my rear bracket. That's all the space I need 90% of the time. In the rare case that I need a little more I wear a backpack.
We can never emphasize enough how compact and light we can pack when planning right. I've seen people over the years in needless strugles of exhaustion because they were carrying half their households. Weight matters
@@JordiShill the bigger side bags are only part full, so most goes in there, plus like you say there is also space in my back pack and top bag,I have small amounts of space everywhere
Greatly appreciated this. Although, I hope your computer has a Solid State Drive (SSD). With that case and you dropping it like that, if you have a standard hard drive, the platter (disc) inside the drive will get pierced by the needle that reads the data. Thought I'd share a tip of my own from my neck of the woods.
Hello there Paul. I totally appreciate your video and suggestion. I will be getting on the road shortly (2 months) for a one year trip. My problem right now is that I cannot make up my mind between soft or hard panniers/case! I have a 1200 gsa and as I am getting older and after many trips around I found myself needing just a bit more stuff than you have and the hard cases make "more" sense for my organization! Great video. Cheers
@@cringe539 Hello Cringe. I already have the tent! The panniers look great and shaped, i.e., square! This is what I think I want! The Mosko bags look fantastic in quality but I am not sure about having stuff deep inside the bags and having to "dig" in to find my stuff! Cheers
I agree with your essentials only philosophy. Also, Mosko is the only way to go! Tools under/in the lower plate, first Ive seen. Great idea. Thanks for allowing many of us to acknowledge how to travel.
Thank you Paul. Excellent video. Could you please post of video review of your KLIM F5 Koroyd helmet and what features you look for in a helment? This appears to be the most expensive item on your kit list
Because not every trip is off road. A 500 EXC is a great dirtbike, its perfect for RTWPaul. Vibrating skinny seat dirtbike, its not for everyone. Everybody does it different, I have a 690, it works for me.
Dig your video. Very informative w/great ideas from a pro. Questions/sanitation: e-tool, toilet paper, wipers, face rag, general cleaning rags??? Thanks for your reply & Safe Travels.
Thats whats in toilet treats and he said he has a towel in his camping stuff... and honestly baby wipes and a rool of paper is wjat you need... ewerything else is basic (toothbrush, soap,...)
Great video thanks for sharing. I like the minimalist setup. How i would do it also. How do you carry food and for how many days do you cater for emergency etc?
I like light packing, but isn't exc500 too maintenance demanding for so long distances? Oil changes arent that annoying and can be done quick, but valves etc? Not fan of single cylinders for that very reason honestly.
great advice!! hard to do though. I have backpacked in many countries and camping here in awesome west coast Canada. I always overpack. In my opinion of 30 yrs camping, check out simple Primus stove, no pump or pressure. Bought and learned to ride a 300 cc this year. dual sport. love it!!! planning for expedition in spring/summer. ride safe
Like the bag holders, but there is just 1 thing your missing? I did a solo crossing Miami to Oregon 31 day with only 5 hotel days. The 1 thing your missing if your camping? Is food? Nice pack job, but where and how many days of food were your carrying?
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I love how half the comments are telling him he's doing it wrong despite the fact he's probably got more saddle time then all of us combined. 400k kilometers and he's still being told how to pack lmao.
Amen to that. People are hilarious.
Totally, mototbikeless smartpants (does this make sense? In my head it does)
Thats the internet for you!
Know nothing experts.
It amazes me the arrogance and pride of people, telling the dog how to chew a bone!
“If I forgot something I go to a store and buy it.” Most important rule to remember when packing. Always helps me to pack lightly.
Except for the adventure riders that actually drop off of the interstate every once in a while, lol
the tool storage in the skid plate was actually really cool.
yeah, real cool. the moto tool are heavy stuff. need to be stored at the lowest possible
Where does one purchase that bash plate toolbox for a KTM EXC 350 six days.
Yeah right, never see that coming
man that kit is dialed; don’t think people realize how much time and experience goes into pairing down and working out a clean system. v nice
OK, I know you probably get asked this a lot, but I have to ask. How do you afford or finance such travels? Great career, high paying job, sponsorship, odd jobs, etc.? I just really wanna know because when I daydream about this stuff that’s the number one thing that shuts me down.
So what do you do about food? Carry any with you or just pick some up each day?
Maybe I missed it, food storage? Any tent footprint or are you just careful when you set up?
Wow, dude. First of all, props on the entire rig. Second, on the nice vid. Third, I'm a little jealous. Nine years musta brought you a ton of great experiences. Cheers to ya!
6:09 not the first time I’ve heard this
The one thing we really like when backpacking is a folding water basin. Of course we are out where there is lots of water. But a warm wash of hands, face, a sponge bath feel so good even though we're just out for a week or two.
That tool box/ bash plate is amazing. They entire video Im saying, " wheres the tool kit, wheres the tool kit" then friggen BAM there it is hahahah love it! Great video, happy travels. Maybe we cross paths.
Right on
That was an eye opener. The size of your two man tent amazed me. Impressed with the software bags etc. Very durable and top notch quality. Rain and cold can be a challenge and seeing the volume or rather the lack of it in your clothes dptment was surprising. I was particularly impressed with your tank bag for photography as I too am a keen videographer and photographer. Would have liked seeing the frame set up that carried all your saddlebags etc. Great demo and a functional system to suit you. Thanks.
Awesome! It’s hard to stress to people the importance of good quality gear. Not only is it more functional and reliable, but the compactness makes a world of difference when you’re adventure riding. The initial hit to the pocket is harder, but it pays off every time you use it.
I've done the same thing with international bicycle touring. Only the most basic gear means less weight, less junk to deal with and many things can be purchased en route and disposable.
Love how chill and confident you are 👍 too much gear is too much gear... sometimes the essentials is all you need
I've been doing this a while - rtwpaul.com/route/
For what it weighs and the size of it I'd still take a Helinox chair, my back couldn't cope without it.
I used to carry a Alite Monarch Butterfly Chair, about half the weight and pack size of yours, but not easy to get out of, only has two legs, basically a rocking chair
I think my favourite part of your video was the end advice. "if I forget anything, I just buy it. there's shops everywhere, its not the end of the world".
Yea and its not like the stuff you forget are 100$ or 1000$+... they are tshirts, socks, maybe a sweather... small stuff... stuff that you can get cheap in 99% of the world...
So... I've been bike touring (pedal bike) and probably setting out to do a motorcycle tour at one point. All fun, but on the bike tour I always left some empty space for food on the road. Great that you pack a stove, but where do you keep the food?
Great tutorial thank you so much! Planning to do some camping on our motorbikes this year. Mine bike is the humble cb500x. It's a great bike and it does everything quite well. Do not have it rally rated but I have it equipped to protect it with skid plate ,handguards, heated grips engine guards, and LED lights. And I have soft luggage on my bike too. We plan on copying your packing when we camp. Huddy has a nice KLR, but he's looking to upgrade.
CB 500 X and KLR will go around the world with no problems. Have fun camping. Cheers
Man I cannot express how much I want to get a bike, load it up, and just ride to nowhere. Excellent video, very in depth, great quality, and a good platform to inspire others to build off of based on their needs or copy and paste if need be.
I read somewhere once when it comes to packing for a motorcycle trip, pack everything you think you will need, and the all the money you think you will need. Then get rid of half the stuff you packed and take twice the money.
Brilliantly done IMHO. The art of traveling light is something that I've yet to master. My, I want to be prepared for any contingency kind of mindset usually does me in.
Safe travels and more power to you.
It helps to use items that are multifunctional or learn to use one thing in many ways;
Avoid "what if" scenarios;
Don't take that spare pair of jeans. Don't take "spare" anything;
See being frugal and doing with minimal stuff as a challenge you have to make;
If you buy new gear always choose the small/lightweight/simple option;
If you're going to take contingency items then think of utility to cumbersome ratio: elastics, a needle, string, a clothespin, a bit of cloth tape, a bandana, etc.;
Go camping some time and learn what you actually need. List all the things you did and didn't use and next time take only what you use.
Hi Mototrek team.
If we want to comply to a Leave No Trace approaches specific to Moto-Camping trips, several topics don't seem to be talked about very often.
As a general rule of thumb, I know that heavy loads are carried the lowest and closest to the center of the bike.
I'd like to have the MototrekADV rider's approach and insight on the following topics.
A - Water supplies :
A.1 - How do you carry/store/strap on the bike ?
A.2 - How do you filter/clean it ?
A.3 - What quantity do you usually carry/day ?
A.4 - What types of containers do you use ?
(MSR Dromedary, MSR Dromlite, Collapsible water bottles, Hydration backpack, Rotopax 1 Gallon-Water , other methods ?)
B - Food supplies :
B.1 - How do you carry/store/strap on the bike ?
B.2 - How do you store it night ? (
Bear Bag, Canister, Hanging on a tree)
B.3 - What types of containers do you use ?
(
Ursack Allmitey + Oppsack, BearVault, OPSAK Odour Proof Bag, other methods ?)
C - Trash (Food remnants or Human waste):
C.1 - How do you carry/store/strap on the bike ?
C.2 - What types of containers do you use ? (STS Trash sack, OPSAK Odour Proof Bag, Dry bag + Ziploc, other methods ?)
C.3 - What types of methods do you use ?
(
On site - Cat Holes / Carry-on - Wag bags or Restop bags ?)
D - Fuel :
D.1 - How do you carry/store/strap extra fuel on the bike and manage with other luggage ?
D.2 - What quantity do you usually carry/day ?
D.3 - What types of containers do you use ?
(MSR Fuel bottles - 30oz - 887ml, Rotopax Fuel - 1Gal - 3.80L, Desert Fox Fuel Cell - 3L, other methods ?)
Thanks for your input and recommendations.
Obviously they don't have time or someone doing their customer relations. Sad.
Where do you carry your food? And what kind of food and how much do you carry with you?
Normally just buy it as you go
Can you please do a video detailing your tool roll?
Thanks
I'm just starting down the moto off-road travel and this is a good setup.
I've traveled a lot by bicycle and mountain bike, like decades. I look back at my first big trip in 1980 and kind of chuckle inside at the gear and canned food I carried. I was actually kind of lucky to find halfway decent stuff, considering the gear of the time, and it worked even though none of it was light. Still, it was the adventure of my life and it filled a desperate need for me to gain faith in humanity, which became the point. Remote travel, though, good gear makes it way better, but nothin beats a clear disposition in stressful moments
What an amazing video Paul, well done, such a great example of light travelling. Thank you for sharing it. Safe ride!!
you need bike spare parts. you cant get them "everywhere in the world" in a shop when your weapon of choice is a focused dirt bike. EXC parts will have a lead time for parts of about 1 month or more as soon as you leave the civilized world.
I so agree with you Alinel. You need a bike specific spare in Africa,you have a major problem.I live in South Africa,which is supposedly the civilized world,and you can wait ages for something as simple as an air filter for a Honda,I won't even talk about BMW,KTM etc.
Extra fuel if he is doing remote trails and what is he eating?
Great packing list. So minimal and helpful.
Can you do a video speaking to the psychological aspects of your travels; preparation, problem solving difficult conditions, endurance, and overall outlook as you travel?
Thanks for the inspiration.
I think Paul will save those details for his therapist. ;)
@@MOTOTREK hahaha
My dad taugh me how to do this when I was very young, I can teach it to you really quickly. It's called "Not being a pussy." There you're all trained up. Go live your life.
Where do you put food and food storage???
And cooking equipment. I did see plates.
Where do you carry your pot or pan and where do you carry your food and cooking water or additional fuel storage.
That rally bash plate as tool box is sick! Would want to get that space used for heavy tools for sure.
Same that was sick! Smart thinking from the designer.
You’d want to pack it out so it doesn’t rattle like crazy
this lad is a real motorcyclist, a lot of respect , most people drive big BMW's spend tons of money but never get dirty or go into real camping. This to me is what it is all about , real adventure !
Brand has nothing to do with it. I thrash my R1200GS up and down mountain trails, desert, etc. I've seen street queen KTM's same as BMW.
Very impressive! I like this well thought out, reduce-to-the-max approach very much. thanks for sharing, Paul :-)
I can't pack my sock draw that neatly. My hat is off to you. Fantastic set up.
travelling this light is not for everyone but if you can and still enjoy the trip logistically your riding boundaries are far less limited. Just one guys way. Cheers.
my god imagine packing and unpacking that everyday...in rain , hail, and snow.good onya
Nice video, very informative! Have a beautiful, safe journey and good luck.
This guy is to the point, very refreshing to watch.
Where does the food for caming go?
2011 went RTW on motorcycle only carried what could fit in soft panniers and tank bag . Your got the right idea. Cause the weight always matters and best way to go cheers mate.
Love soft bags when riding off road but it’s so difficult to leave or park the bike. Have two intercontinental rides to
Asia and Africa with hard panniers. I probably use hard panniers again on those trips for comfort, security and keeping stuff dry. But for my local off road adventures in Scandinavia a always use a soft bag system. Good luck on your trip! 👍
Checkyoursix77 hard luggage is not safe at all. Almost as easy to break into as soft luggage. Plus soft luggage like this setup is way easier to take off and take into your hotel
@@jimbojimbo1321 not saying hard luggage is hard to break in but it is without doubt a bigger deterrent...like breaking any kind of lock. Soft bags anyone without a single tool can open them, it is just like leaving a backpack or a purse unattended on your bike.
@jimbojimbo1321 Hard panniers are safer than soft luggage. I never leave my bikes with any luggage system unattended over night in unsafe places I park inside hotel compound or camping beside the bike. The difference is that with hard panniers can you leave your bike outside a store for a couple of minutes without problems. That’s not the case with soft bags. In some parts of the world can’t you leave anything unlocked. I have lost one helmet and a soft luggage roll it’s simply too tempting and easy to steal. Sad but true...
@@Checkyoursix77 hard luggage will take your leg off though. He's mostly off road
Sacha Bernasconi absolutely agree. However, when traveling in a foreign country my advice is to always remove your luggage at night. Soft luggage is a billion times easier to move and carry to your room. Plus your luggage won't snap your leg when you inevitably crash while riding offroad
There are things that aren't shown like ... wheel bearings, filters, front sprocket,
some other little spares I would suggest you should carry for a RTW. Point is light is right and each to their own
All i see and hear is Ultimate freedom. Takes a special kind of person to be able to do that.
where do you store your food ? just curious or do you eat out a lot ? :)
Just buy it as you go. Just go to whatever local market that is there
Lovely lovely kit, you should probably put some affiliate links in the description.
Three things you didn't mention, though:
- GPS/map/route planing
- spare parts (other than the tubes and tools)
- FOOD! do you do groceries daily? If not, cans, dehydrated stuff, what's your flavor?
Would love to see what's in the tool bag! I am always reducing , improving my tool kit.
My kit has about 90% the same items as you, but your gear is tiny. Your tent, bedroll, and sleeping bag combined are significantly smaller than any one of those items for me. You must have forked out for the best and latest gear.
upgraded over a number of years
I'm impressed. I am trying to model the minimalist approach and you have nailed it!
As I am budget conscious and only motocamping I have fitted my KLR starting with what I have on-hand including camping gear. The only purchase I've purposely made was a pair of Rinowalk 14L panniers. I know they would be trashed the first day on the trail, but am not an offroad technical and don't see myself pursuing serious due to prior back injuries and age.
The one thing I do different from most ADV riders is combine amateur radio camping. I get 2/3 of the shoot, move, and communicate. I did my first out-of-state ride, over 1500mi ranging 140mi, 300mi, to >600mi per day. On two days I made planned radio contacts to a friend, once from Birmingham, AL to Merritt Island, FL and the Tupelo, MS to Merritt Island, FL.
I would love to see a detailed list of your gear. I was quite impressed with the compactness of some of the items.
ruclips.net/video/nShDYlZGKlc/видео.html
How do you manage security of your bike and gear when out on the road? You mentioned a bike cover, but I was left wondering what you do for security when shopping for groceries, stopping for coffee, etc. It strikes me that soft luggage is an easier target for opportunists while your back is turned.
No one answered you sadge.
Thanks for sharing Paul, what I like the most is your chair.
1:06 You don't use hotels and yet I just checked out your Instagram and there are multiple hotel rooms.... Why do these people always have to make out that they're "so extreme bro no hotel ever just me and the road"
Thank you for sharing your years of experience and what you have found that works for you. I carry way too much but will take several things from your video but one thing I can not give up.... My Chair. LOL.
Thanks for showing us around. I'm amazed at all the experts commenting on what you should have or ditch. Obviously this works for you, thanks for sharing
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Great stuff. I'm starting moto-camping this season and I m craving this kind of video. You can tell it's years of experience speaking. 👍
So when you only primarily camp (not use hotels or hostels) how do you manage food storage? It's does not look you have much spare room to carry a supply of food? Do you eat at local establishments or pick up your food supplies just before each camping location?
some of both and have about 20 liters spare space for food I pick up along the way
That's a nice set up, I recently swapped over to soft bags on my Himalayan and I like them way better. Not only are they lighter but your less confined by shape of the object you are trying to store
Where's the food?
He kills it 1st
It's all nice but where do you store all your actual food ? What do you use ? Peanut butter ? Pitas ? Fruits ? Vegetables? Pasta ? It would have been nice to see where do you store the actual food among your luggage !
20 liters of empty space for food
Clever, compact, comprehensive.....especially like the chair!
My bike has a small tool kit under the seat. Enough to change a tire and tighten bolts. I carry a small air pump that's a bitch to use but gets the job done if needed. I carry two waterproof 20 liter pannier bags and a fat 50 cal ammo can in a Swag mount on my rear bracket. That's all the space I need 90% of the time. In the rare case that I need a little more I wear a backpack.
I really need to go over my gear, I take 3 times that for a weekender.
Your case is not uncommon, Paul. Thx for the feedback.
We can never emphasize enough how compact and light we can pack when planning right. I've seen people over the years in needless strugles of exhaustion because they were carrying half their households. Weight matters
The beats in the end are so dope!
Really great video! Enjoyed it thoroughly! We here at Viking Bags really appreciate your content! Keep up the good work!
Thanks Paul! Really informative. How much food do you usually keep with you?
depends where I ride usually 1-2 days worth and have about 20 liters of empty space to put it in
@@rtwpaul Nice. It's great to have that much space! Is the 20 liters on your back? I didn't see that part I guess. Really exciting!
@@JordiShill the bigger side bags are only part full, so most goes in there, plus like you say there is also space in my back pack and top bag,I have small amounts of space everywhere
How do you get insurance? Health and motorcycle? A reply would be a great help been struggling on google
You can see your intent is to advocate the adventure. Very informative but very to the point. Fine business sir. Thank you.
Greatly appreciated this. Although, I hope your computer has a Solid State Drive (SSD). With that case and you dropping it like that, if you have a standard hard drive, the platter (disc) inside the drive will get pierced by the needle that reads the data. Thought I'd share a tip of my own from my neck of the woods.
When the PC is off the drive heads should be parked, no?
My real thought would be. Who needs to take a massive laptop with then anyhow lol
@@bush600r2 Some have the luxury to work from home/travel for work.. which means those people can go on cool trips like this lol.
@@bush600r2 dude lives off a bike. How else is he going to make RUclips videos?
Hello there Paul. I totally appreciate your video and suggestion. I will be getting on the road shortly (2 months) for a one year trip. My problem right now is that I cannot make up my mind between soft or hard panniers/case! I have a 1200 gsa and as I am getting older and after many trips around I found myself needing just a bit more stuff than you have and the hard cases make "more" sense for my organization! Great video. Cheers
On my S10 I have Jesse Luggage, different bike different kind of riding
You want to check lone rider panniers
@@rtwpaul These are the cases I am looking at! Then again very heavy! But they will survive almost everything! Happy trails. Cheers
@@cringe539 Hello Cringe. I already have the tent! The panniers look great and shaped, i.e., square! This is what I think I want! The Mosko bags look fantastic in quality but I am not sure about having stuff deep inside the bags and having to "dig" in to find my stuff! Cheers
Very efficient. I'd love to get a closer look at your tool kit roll.
I agree with your essentials only philosophy.
Also, Mosko is the only way to go!
Tools under/in the lower plate, first Ive seen. Great idea.
Thanks for allowing many of us to acknowledge how to travel.
I love simplicity!
Do you have an idea of the total weight of this set up? Thanks in advance!
Ride long, Rise safe!
Thank you Paul. Excellent video. Could you please post of video review of your KLIM F5 Koroyd helmet and what features you look for in a helment? This appears to be the most expensive item on your kit list
This guy has the cleanest kit i've ever seen going "around the world" ...
Paul has been documenting his trips online for years.
A guy doing it that long knows how important it is to keep his equipment clean
Great video - well done. Love the choice of bike too. I was wondering what type of foods you carry? do you run hydrated foods when you travel?
I try and buy fresh food from markets or local people as I go, very rarely dehydrated,
Where do you store the food?
in his belly
@@wrangler10 makes sence
The tool storage super nice!
I don't know exactly why this video was suggested to me by YT but I actually WAS thinking a lot about quitting my office job lately.
Same here! RUclips knows more about us than we think...
I was wondering if Paul was sponsored by someone...but I just can't place my finger on it...
Food? Where you carry it?
In stomach
Never seen a tool holder like that before. Very neat. Didn't see on your Amazon page?
what/where do you pack for food
Amazing! Thanks for showing us how minimal you can travel and still have all that you need 👍.
4 seasons ? What sleeping bag is that ?
Food ?
Sidi adventure 2 boots are gortex to the top.
Best video on the internet. Actual real adventure advice. How do you find the places to stay?
So impressed with the KTM 500 EXC. Does it all. Can't grasp how some select an adventure bike that weighs more than my Yamaha FZ-10. Ride on
Because not every trip is off road. A 500 EXC is a great dirtbike, its perfect for RTWPaul. Vibrating skinny seat dirtbike, its not for everyone. Everybody does it different, I have a 690, it works for me.
Dig your video. Very informative w/great ideas from a pro. Questions/sanitation: e-tool, toilet paper, wipers, face rag, general cleaning rags??? Thanks for your reply & Safe Travels.
Thats whats in toilet treats and he said he has a towel in his camping stuff... and honestly baby wipes and a rool of paper is wjat you need... ewerything else is basic (toothbrush, soap,...)
EX-TRE-ME-LY Helpful! Pure gold. Thank you!
Great video thanks for sharing. I like the minimalist setup. How i would do it also. How do you carry food and for how many days do you cater for emergency etc?
I like light packing, but isn't exc500 too maintenance demanding for so long distances? Oil changes arent that annoying and can be done quick, but valves etc? Not fan of single cylinders for that very reason honestly.
Theres another video on the channel where he talks about why he picked that bike and about how that doesn't apply because the way he rides.
great advice!! hard to do though. I have backpacked in many countries and camping here in awesome west coast Canada. I always overpack. In my opinion of 30 yrs camping, check out simple Primus stove, no pump or pressure. Bought and learned to ride a 300 cc this year. dual sport. love it!!! planning for expedition in spring/summer. ride safe
That looks like Arizona. I want to get an enduro and explore the seemingly endless expanse of desert here. Seems like a fine hobby
That toolkit is actually genius. I'll have to custom build one some day.
But where do you keep your food?...
Hunting on road :) Crush of rabbit an etc.
Like the bag holders, but there is just 1 thing your missing? I did a solo crossing Miami to Oregon 31 day with only 5 hotel days. The 1 thing your missing if your camping? Is food? Nice pack job, but where and how many days of food were your carrying?
20 liters of empty space in luggage for food, been doing this a while - rtwpaul.com/route/
awesome set up. What about food? What do you cook?
Great video. Very useful information. Thanks for creating. Gonna zoom in on your tool roll