At last! A fellow adventure rider who knows that you don’t need a massive great big motorcycle (BMW) with huge solid boxes bolted to each side making it the same size as a family car! Thanks for sharing all your ideas. Even down to the underpants. This was great!
No B.S., No Ego, Music, etc.....with stand up/straight up detailed+specific info. Thanks! Despite his rather simple grub and no espresso (ha ha) - This is the kindof guy you want to be riding with, especially if you encounter an unexpected mechanical or physical injury.
Amazing video, thanks for sharing! My 4 Macaws would never allow me to do any overnight moto trips, but at 71, all my days of domestic and international travel are thankfully over. I also use the Reckless 40 for my KTM 1090R and a Reckless 10 for my 2023 KTM 350 EXC-F. I love how you shared the step by step process of loading and unloading your bike, and after moving to a remote section of CO from SoCA in 1994, my day trip rides will now be safer in case of a flat or mechanical issue after watching this awesome video, thanks again and enjoy your next ride with the passion shared in this video! As a natural medicine doctor, I immediately noticed how frequently you were clearing your throat, this usually indicates a specific or a multiple food allergy. Common foods that trigger this are grains like wheat, oats, rice, and legumes like lentils, peas, and beans. If I were to do an extended moto camping trip, my diet would consist entirely of dried meat, cheese, and fruit. All forms of chronic pain, Type 2 diabetes risks, emotion issues, and low energy problems can all be traced to our eating habits. This and the following video will explain the science behing the diet/chronic illness issue. Thanks again my friend! Here is the first video: ruclips.net/video/wkbYlbJluY8/видео.html
Great kit dude! I love the crossover between moto camping and backpacking. Car camping is glamping in my mind and even canoe camping allows for more gear to be carried. With moto camping you still have to consider weight and mobility along with additional needs like fuel and tool kits. Combining two of my favorite hobbies...dirt biking and camping...It's so satisfying.
Excellent set up, thank you for sharing. I think the Reckless 40 and the molle pouches in the way you have them are the best for efficient packing, keeping the weight down as much as possible.
I'm just starting out, recently bitten by the moto camping bug. I've been a street rider for years, then shifted to woods riding; now added a dual sport. Been trying to get a handle on what I would need to moto camp and your video was just the ticket. I actually took notes during your whole video so it was really a great help, thank you! Definitely a big up front investment, from the bike bag setup to tent, sleeping bag/pad, on and on! Really adds up quick. One thing I'm undecided on right now is choosing between Mosko Moto 40 and a Wolfman setup. I want to be able to leave my setup on all the time as I may just do a day trip and want my tools, first aid, trail stand/tubes, etc. I can do that with the Wolfman and a small Rolie on each side and it doesn't seem so big. For overnights, I can swap out to their medium bags. Not sure whether I want to leave the Mosko 40 on all the time as it seems like overkill (size wise) for day trips. What do you think?
For day trips a smaller setup would definitely be better/lighter so I would probably go that route. As you stated, buying all the gear is a big investment but if you buy the correct gear from the start you will save money in the long run as most of my gear has been replaced once or twice buying better/smaller/lighter and I have spent way more in the long run that way. Good luck!
@@professionalpiddler1071 Thanks for the reply! Yes I'm trying to think things through and buy quality gear as I gather things together. I look on FB marketplace a lot for things people buy and maybe use one time. I just got a Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 tent complete with footprint used twice for $225 on FB! Trying to make my money go as far as I can. Thanks again for the great video. I know you enjoyed your trip. I'm in GA; I envy folks that get to ride those areas.
Absolute goldmine of information - essential viewing for any new moto-camper. Well done mate. Would love to ride with you one day. Cheers from New Zealand.
Excellent video! Tip you might wanna try for that strap your boot kept hitting, slice a piece of heater hose, wrap it around the straps, and zip tie it shut. Thanks for the video!
Nice setup. I use the R80 with a single 4L aux pox on the kickstand side. Gives me a total of 76L of storage. (yeah, the r80 only comes with 72L of storage....) I have 2L water bladder in that aux made by MSR. It has a nozzle on it and I can access water on the low end without removing the bladder from the bike. The Mosko aux is made for that particular bladder. Great setup for a BDR.
Wow, excellent work Sir! I feel like I've just gained a massive amount of useful RTW info here. Thank you! Have saved this video as a moto packing list.
I had the Mosko Moto Reckless 80 on my Tiger 800 XCx. It was a brilliant concept. If you stay over night in a hotel/motel, it takes seconds to remove the bags from the holsters. Next day you don't have to tie the bag system back to the bike's frame, just slide the side bag back into the holster. The beaver tail flaps over the pillion seat section can expand to hold bulky items ( e.g. jacket on a really hot day) if needed; very versatile. I am going to use the MMR80 system on my DRZ400 now, even though it is fitted with pannier racks. It demonstrates the ability to swap the same bags to different bikes. If in doubt which one to buy, go bigger as you can always compress the bags down to make the load compact.
This was fantastically detailed. I love the bit about the underwear, that's the kind of thing no one wants to tell you. Super handy. Looks like a great setup gives me a lot to think about. Thanks a lot.
Thanks for the run down. As someone just now considering camping this next year, it's great to see how you're kitted out. My goal is to figure out daily ride kit and be able to add camping kit when I need instead of having to dissemble the luggage to switch "modes" and I got a couple ideas that might just work for me.
This is one of the better packing videos I’ve seen. One comment: sir you obviously have been doing this a long time. How in the hell do you get away running the stock rear fender/license plate holder and not switching to a tail tidy? We ride mud and that thing would be broken off my bike first ride in the dirt/rain
The Honda license plate holder is WAY stronger than any thing that the euro bikes come with. That being said, I have been meaning to switch it out with some kind of tail tidy to make the bike cleaner and lessen the chance of ripping it off in a crash.
Love the Kit. I'm not an expert but the medical training I've had says that Israeli Bandage isn't a substitute for a tourniquet. I'd add a real tourniquet (CAT or SOF-T) in addition to the bandage. I don't think you'll ever get equivalent pressure from the Israeli Bandage as it's designed to keep pressure on a wound that won't clot on its own rather than cut off blood flow. The SWAT T is a pretty good TQ as well and has some niche uses. In comparrison a TQ (or two!) will stop bleeding by cutting off arterial blood flow and should work immensely better on extremities when a TQ is needed. The Israeli, of course, works better on areas where TQs can't be applied like the head. Stop the Bleed is a cheap class an only takes an few hours. It's well worth it to find one locally and your Fire Dept or Police Dept should be able to point you towards one.
Thanks for the info. I bought the Israeli Bandage based on some advice from a neighbor but what you said makes sense. I’ll look into that class, might save my life one day. Thanks!
@@professionalpiddler1071 the Israeli Bandage is a great bandage. I try to fit one in as well. There's just no substitute for good medical training and it's very affordable. I got my Stop the Bleed certification through our church but as a group I think it costed $10 per head. From what I've seen most local first responders want to train folks.
1st thanks for the video I love it. 2nd it is amazing how much stuff u can get in to that system. I have the mosko 80 still in the box. I think I’ll be ok as far as room goes. Great video!!
Love the Reckless 40. I don't really notice it on my DR 650. That being said, I just ordered the Reckless 80 for riding the TAT. I carry a similar load. +1 on a chair. Like the tips on zip tying the lighter and brass fitting to refill isobutane cans!
@@underdavid Doing great! I have a ProMoto Billet rack. It's 10.5 inches wide if that helps. On the Reckless 80 revolver, I set the bag to 2 on the right side. The left side, I set it to 3 since it was hanging lower and sagging a bit.
Right on - I have a same kind of gear setup for my multiple bikes from my big BMW 1200 GSA to my middle Honda 650 TransAlp to my smaller dirt bikes KTM 500EXC & Yamaha WR450. So you don't a huge set of gear and keeps it a reasonable budget. Although, on the topic of the underwear, I tend to disagree 🙂... Thanks for sharing this video. Cheers, H.
Hands down the best review i have ever watched, and i have been watching a lot of reviews. Thank you. Do you think this would fit on one side of the reckless 40: Hammock, rain tarp, two down 40*F sleeping bags?
late to the party, but great video nonetheless. I also went for the Reckless Moto 40L. Its actually good to be forced to really think about what and how you pack. 80L could make you pack things you might not need
Excellent work! One of the best Moto-camping videos I’ve seen. Question: does that kit just sit across the rear fender or do you need a rack back there? Like, how does it attach in the back?
Thanks! It has 2 straps that connect to my rear rack to keep it pulled backwards. The luggage also comes with 2 metal brackets that you can attach to a rear fender to run the straps through if you don’t have a rack.
Excellent video, I’ve just picked up my CRF 300 after riding 1200 Tigers with loads of storage. I’m just trying to figure out a good luggage system for some off grid camping.
nice packing system. but you don´t need so much stuff. expect for tools in case of a brakedown but if you have a mayor issue you want be able to repair it anyway so just take a few basic tools and for bigger thing you just have to call for help.
Great job ! Thanks for taking the time to show us! I too am new to motocamping. Just starting to get stuff together. What do you think about the Giant Loop gear?
Nice video. Nice pack job. I pack similarly but use the Reckless 80 with none of the extra bags that you use. Different ways to skin the cat I suppose.
Great overview of an obviously well sorted kit, thanks for sharing. I do wonder if you just used the reckless 80 without accessory pouches and bags if you wouldn't be carrying about the same volume of gear, albeit all together and less organized; thoughts?
You definitely could do that and I have but 2 reasons I don’t anymore. 1. The R80 side bags are way bigger, hang down lower and weigh more. 2. The more available volume you have in your bags, the more likely you are to fill it with stuff. Having a smaller luggage system forces you to stay minimalist and figure out what you truly “need” to take with you. That’s my opinion anyway.
Great video and some really good tips. I am in between on the gas tanks. Been waiting for the 4 gallon, but Nomad never responds each time I ask. I was thinking about the 5 gallon also, but I haven’t really graduated yet to the remote trips like you do out West since I live in the East. Anyways, I enjoyed the video on the Mosko 40 as that is the route I really want to go. Glad to see u could get a chair in there!
Thanks for the feedback! My 5 gallon tank should be here next week and while exchanging emails with Nomad about shipping times, he mentioned that he hadn’t had any time to work on the 4 gallon tank so it may still be a while before it’s ready. Stay safe!
@@professionalpiddler1071 sounds good. I am still building out this bike and dabbling in the dual sport world. This is my first non dedicated road bike and it’s a learning curve. Thanks.
I had a rear sub frame failure today. I have two one gallon rotopax mounted on the Tusk tail rack. 1 gallon water and 1 gallon of gas. We do some really long rides so I need the extra gas as I have run out. We use the water for cooking and drinking. 6000 miles and today it broke right at the seat mounting holes. I think I can tig it up as it was a pretty clean break. $810 from Honda. Definitely going to try and tig it up first.
Dang man, hate to hear that! I don’t think I’ve heard of anyone else breaking their subframe but I also haven’t researched it. Hopefully you can weld it back together without any issues. Is there any way to add some bracing while you’ve got it apart?
@@professionalpiddler1071 Thanks. Ya it sucks. 70 miles from home in the mountains. We dumped out the water and used the gas in the bike which lightened the load. We were able to use a tie down to pull the sub frame up and forward to keep it in a workable location. Also used a bungee net to pull up and forward which helped. Took it easy going home on the trail and tried to keep the bouncing to a minimum. Just wanted to give a heads up as I had a similar setup. One thing that they should of done from the factory was weld both sides of the threaded seat inserts for added strength. They only welded the inside of the insert which caused a weak spot. I am going to add some extra material and or gussets for strength. I want to run the same setup but am hesitant now. Will let you know how it goes.
I wouldn’t catch a wink of sleep leaving the base of the Mosko Moto on the bike while taking the inner bags into a hotel on a long journey. The base component of that system is just as valuable, if not even more, than the inner bags.
I rented a T7 for 5 days of BDR while staying at hotel/motels and I have to say that was my first thought also. The reality is that the other bags get covered in dirt and look old and tired after an hour off-road and inner bags are so expensive to replace that no one wants half of your “old” gear that looks like it would take half a day to get off your bike. The system works amazingly well for both camping and hotel overnights and is one of the two standout features of this system over ALL OTHERS. The second reason is the quality of the materials and build is heads and shoulders above all else. Once you see and use it you will fully understand.
@@trailrunnermike No doubt the Mosko system has its share of features that people find appealing, I mean, it’s not like they are an unpopular bag. For me, weight is key and depending on which Mosko setup you go with, one will suffer a 10-18 lb weight penalty without the addition of a single toothbrush, this alone makes it a No/GO item for me. To date, over time I have acquired 5 different high quality soft luggage setups (excluding Mosko of course) that all have their merits and have served me well, but the long distance RTW adventure travel setup that I have entrusted to carry me through my boarder crossing travels is the Enduristan Blizzard XL panniers & Enduristan Tornado 2M duffel. These bags allow me to keep my total weight (hot & cold layering, cookware, tent & sleep system) to a max weight of 40lbs. Mounting and dismounting is easy enough. A huge plus for a solo rider is the Steelcore lock strap built in feature that is big in the peace of mind department for real life off the bike unplanned necessities. There is something to be said for not necessarily having to rely on and pay a random local to watch your bike while running into a store for groceries, restaurant, hotel, toilet, boarder crossings, etc. There is also something to be said for pulling up somewhere and inconspicuously hopping off your bike, and walking away without fumbling around drawing unnecessary attention to yourself. On the other hand the Mosko setup is a bright, shiny, in your face, “hey look at me” big attention getter. As if a Honda, BMW, KTM, or whatever isn’t loud enough. The new beige color model is even more eye popping, yeah, that doesn’t work for me but to each their own.
@@weifeng5958 I appreciate very much your detailed reply. I’m going to take a close look at those options. You are 100% correct about the starting weight of the MM Reckless set up being too heavy. I did not consider that point as I was originally comparing it to panniers and simply wanted to reduce weight and move the center of the luggage mass closer and lower on the bike. Many thanks!
Thanks for the video. Helped me to decide to go with the MM40 and not the MM80. Curious if that is a 2 gallon Rotopax on the rack and if so - how does the MM40 ride over top of the Rotopax?
NIce detailed video on equipment with lots of good ideas. I have the Mosko 80 for my TAT run this year. Have you ever figured the total weight of your equipment that you take on the 7 day trip? it would be very interesting to know the weight added to the suspension of the bike.
Super useful! Thank you. I am considering Mosko40, so I watched it till the end. It seems you need to add quite a few additional pouches - wouldn't it be easier with Mosko80 not fully packed? I am asking as I am thorn between 40 and 80...
I have the 80 also, that’s what I initially started out with until I started removing items I didn’t need. The 80 is quite a bit bigger than the 40, especially in the side legs. I like the 40 with a few extra pouches attached personally.
Thank you for sharing your set up, clearly you have thought it out with great discern. I'm curious about the uses of the pliers wrench? I've been thinking about getting one because it's a lovely tool but I can't really see why I'd need it. One use I can think of is straightening bent brake disks. What else is there? I have a ktm so basically all the nuts are 17mm or t45 which I drive with the motion pro 3/8 adapter with my 32mm tyre soon. I'd be really interested to read of the potential uses. Perhaps removing the fork cap but that's an unusual trailside activity.
I only carry wrenches up to 12mm or 14mm so the pliers are for anything that might be bigger like possibly a 17mm of the shock linkage or maybe pulling out the front axle bolt. Like you said, bending a rotor, shifter or lever back straight or maybe a bent radiator. To date I’ve never had to use them and even though they are probably the heaviest tool in my kit I can’t bring myself to leave them at home. I’m also skeptical about the aluminum Motion Pro axle nut/tire spoon combo and if those were to break while removing the axle nut, these pliers will do the job. I have tested that at home.
@@professionalpiddler1071 Tremendous, thank you for getting back to me. I hadn't considered the benefit of redundancy incase the axel nut spoon broke, I think I'll just buy a new spanner if that happens they're pretty ubiquitous.
Thanks I recently sold the xtrainer and replaced it with a TM EN 300. The xtrainer is an amazing bike and I did a review on it. It should show up if you check out my channel.
Great video. Thanks for sharing. I have the nomad 5 gallon tank on mine, but use 8l/100km. Gives me a max range of 250kms (150 miles). I would say that mileage is this bikes (or at least mine's) biggest downfall. Would be interested in what mileage you are getting on yours? Thanks.
When I installed the vortex ecu and full FMF exhaust with stock gearing my mileage dropped to 35-40 miles per gallon. When I changed my gearing to 14/45 my mileage increased to 50-60 MPG depending on terrain.
It’s been a while but I think I did drill them out to fit the factory bolts and also put the clips in a vise and bent them outward more to clear the number plates.
Hi there, thank you for the video. You mention that it's a stinger 8L, however the dry bag that you pull out of it has 20L printed on it. The bag looks bigger than 8L. Can you confirm whether the bag is a stinger 8L or 20L please
The tail bag is the 8L stinger that comes with the R40 but the blue bag is the 20L dry bag that comes with the R80 kit and I use it to keep my clothes in or separate clean from dirty clothes inside the 8L stinger bag. Now that I’m typing this I honestly don’t remember if the R40 comes with the blue 20L dry bag or not. I have other Mosko gear for my other bikes and some of there products do come with the 20L blue dry bag.
Many thanks for the clarification, much appreciated. I've got a the R10, so I think the 8L stinger will be a good option for as it looks plenty big enough in your video
I typically don’t start a trip with new pads, just continue with what’s on the bike if they look to have decent life left in them. If you were to encounter a lot of mud or wet sandy trail it can wear out pads much quicker. To be honest, I probably don’t need to carry them.
It’s probably pointless to carry them but I had a friend have a caliper hang up one time and burn up his rear brakes before he realized what was happening. They’re small and light weight so I figured why not.
Mosko Moto has the 60 in development. Might be out in 2024. I just bought the R40, but substituted the Stinger8 with the Stinger22, which gets me close to 60 litres. That's what Mosko's awesome reps suggested if I couldn't wait until the release of the R60.
@@morecowbell20 Good to know. Pretty much everyone I've seen adds bags to the 40, but the downside is the extra volume is usually high and to the rear. Little bit more in the legs would be nice.
Here’s a link to the bottle holders I’m using. I got a comment asking for a link but RUclips isn’t letting me reply to them. Exo-Tek H2O MOLLE Water Bottle Pouch Hydration Carrier - Use as MOLLE Water Bottle Holder, Water Pouch, Hydration Carrier - Fits Up to 40 oz. Wide-Mouth Bottles www.amazon.com/dp/B07PPJVWT6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_4YQQQNMXCGE1024RGHE7
At last! A fellow adventure rider who knows that you don’t need a massive great big motorcycle (BMW) with huge solid boxes bolted to each side making it the same size as a family car! Thanks for sharing all your ideas. Even down to the underpants. This was great!
No B.S., No Ego, Music, etc.....with stand up/straight up detailed+specific info. Thanks! Despite his rather simple grub and no espresso (ha ha) - This is the kindof guy you want to be riding with, especially if you encounter an unexpected mechanical or physical injury.
This video rocks. Thanks for showing me that the 40 is totally serviceable for the type of riding I want to do.
Sold my 690 and just got a 450rl loaded. Gonna follow this video as a guide for future TAT and BDR adventures.
Sold my 701 and bought an RL.👍🏻
Amazing video, thanks for sharing! My 4 Macaws would never allow me to do any overnight moto trips, but at 71, all my days of domestic and international travel are thankfully over. I also use the Reckless 40 for my KTM 1090R and a Reckless 10 for my 2023 KTM 350 EXC-F. I love how you shared the step by step process of loading and unloading your bike, and after moving to a remote section of CO from SoCA in 1994, my day trip rides will now be safer in case of a flat or mechanical issue after watching this awesome video, thanks again and enjoy your next ride with the passion shared in this video! As a natural medicine doctor, I immediately noticed how frequently you were clearing your throat, this usually indicates a specific or a multiple food allergy. Common foods that trigger this are grains like wheat, oats, rice, and legumes like lentils, peas, and beans. If I were to do an extended moto camping trip, my diet would consist entirely of dried meat, cheese, and fruit. All forms of chronic pain, Type 2 diabetes risks, emotion issues, and low energy problems can all be traced to our eating habits. This and the following video will explain the science behing the diet/chronic illness issue. Thanks again my friend! Here is the first video: ruclips.net/video/wkbYlbJluY8/видео.html
Great kit dude! I love the crossover between moto camping and backpacking. Car camping is glamping in my mind and even canoe camping allows for more gear to be carried. With moto camping you still have to consider weight and mobility along with additional needs like fuel and tool kits. Combining two of my favorite hobbies...dirt biking and camping...It's so satisfying.
Excellent info. As I backcountry paddle. a lot of the gear and methods to pack light overlaps, making your recommendations very easy to understand.
Scaling down from the 80 to the 40 also and this video shows me that I can definitely bring as much stuff as I'll ever need.
Excellent review!! Thank you very much. I had never considered simply stuffing the tent and sleeping bag straight into the Mosko dry bags. Genius!
Excellent set up, thank you for sharing. I think the Reckless 40 and the molle pouches in the way you have them are the best for efficient packing, keeping the weight down as much as possible.
I'm just starting out, recently bitten by the moto camping bug. I've been a street rider for years, then shifted to woods riding; now added a dual sport. Been trying to get a handle on what I would need to moto camp and your video was just the ticket. I actually took notes during your whole video so it was really a great help, thank you! Definitely a big up front investment, from the bike bag setup to tent, sleeping bag/pad, on and on! Really adds up quick.
One thing I'm undecided on right now is choosing between Mosko Moto 40 and a Wolfman setup. I want to be able to leave my setup on all the time as I may just do a day trip and want my tools, first aid, trail stand/tubes, etc. I can do that with the Wolfman and a small Rolie on each side and it doesn't seem so big. For overnights, I can swap out to their medium bags. Not sure whether I want to leave the Mosko 40 on all the time as it seems like overkill (size wise) for day trips. What do you think?
For day trips a smaller setup would definitely be better/lighter so I would probably go that route. As you stated, buying all the gear is a big investment but if you buy the correct gear from the start you will save money in the long run as most of my gear has been replaced once or twice buying better/smaller/lighter and I have spent way more in the long run that way. Good luck!
@@professionalpiddler1071 Thanks for the reply! Yes I'm trying to think things through and buy quality gear as I gather things together. I look on FB marketplace a lot for things people buy and maybe use one time. I just got a Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 tent complete with footprint used twice for $225 on FB! Trying to make my money go as far as I can. Thanks again for the great video. I know you enjoyed your trip. I'm in GA; I envy folks that get to ride those areas.
Great video! I’ve been planning a overnight and this video really broke down what I should/should not bring. Thanks for the info!
Absolute goldmine of information - essential viewing for any new moto-camper. Well done mate. Would love to ride with you one day. Cheers from New Zealand.
Excellent video!
Tip you might wanna try for that strap your boot kept hitting, slice a piece of heater hose, wrap it around the straps, and zip tie it shut.
Thanks for the video!
I was about ready to make the jump from the Reckless 80 to the 40 and I got a ton of great ideas from this, thanks!
Nice setup. I use the R80 with a single 4L aux pox on the kickstand side. Gives me a total of 76L of storage. (yeah, the r80 only comes with 72L of storage....) I have 2L water bladder in that aux made by MSR. It has a nozzle on it and I can access water on the low end without removing the bladder from the bike. The Mosko aux is made for that particular bladder. Great setup for a BDR.
Wow, excellent work Sir! I feel like I've just gained a massive amount of useful RTW info here. Thank you! Have saved this video as a moto packing list.
Glad to help! Safe travels.
Nice, to see you got your bike dialed in. Just purchased a 2022 450rl model and doing my research now on mods...your video is helpful!
I had the Mosko Moto Reckless 80 on my Tiger 800 XCx. It was a brilliant concept. If you stay over night in a hotel/motel, it takes seconds to remove the bags from the holsters. Next day you don't have to tie the bag system back to the bike's frame, just slide the side bag back into the holster. The beaver tail flaps over the pillion seat section can expand to hold bulky items ( e.g. jacket on a really hot day) if needed; very versatile. I am going to use the MMR80 system on my DRZ400 now, even though it is fitted with pannier racks. It demonstrates the ability to swap the same bags to different bikes. If in doubt which one to buy, go bigger as you can always compress the bags down to make the load compact.
This was fantastically detailed. I love the bit about the underwear, that's the kind of thing no one wants to tell you. Super handy. Looks like a great setup gives me a lot to think about. Thanks a lot.
Thank you for taking the time to make this. Great information!
Perfect. Attempting to set up the same system on my 500. Thanks.
Your very well organised mate thanks for the effort and video ,jimmy Australia
Wow, what a great and deteiled video. I love how you pack all your gear so careful and meticulous. hope to see some videos of you riding
Thanks for the run down. As someone just now considering camping this next year, it's great to see how you're kitted out. My goal is to figure out daily ride kit and be able to add camping kit when I need instead of having to dissemble the luggage to switch "modes" and I got a couple ideas that might just work for me.
Moto camping is a ton of fun. You’ll love it.
Great explanations. I just get my moskomoto Rackless 40L, with some ??? how to mount on my CRF 300L and you gave me the answers! Thanks a lot!
Great review of your bags and what you bring along! I've been thinking about the Reckless 80, but you make some great points for the 40!! Thanks!!
Great setup. I have the Rackless 80 and love it. cheers
This is one of the better packing videos I’ve seen.
One comment: sir you obviously have been doing this a long time. How in the hell do you get away running the stock rear fender/license plate holder and not switching to a tail tidy? We ride mud and that thing would be broken off my bike first ride in the dirt/rain
The Honda license plate holder is WAY stronger than any thing that the euro bikes come with. That being said, I have been meaning to switch it out with some kind of tail tidy to make the bike cleaner and lessen the chance of ripping it off in a crash.
Real good set up. Realize I haven’t been using my Mosko tent pole bag to it’s max.
Thanks for an excellent detailed review. Very helpful.
Love the Kit.
I'm not an expert but the medical training I've had says that Israeli Bandage isn't a substitute for a tourniquet. I'd add a real tourniquet (CAT or SOF-T) in addition to the bandage. I don't think you'll ever get equivalent pressure from the Israeli Bandage as it's designed to keep pressure on a wound that won't clot on its own rather than cut off blood flow. The SWAT T is a pretty good TQ as well and has some niche uses.
In comparrison a TQ (or two!) will stop bleeding by cutting off arterial blood flow and should work immensely better on extremities when a TQ is needed. The Israeli, of course, works better on areas where TQs can't be applied like the head.
Stop the Bleed is a cheap class an only takes an few hours. It's well worth it to find one locally and your Fire Dept or Police Dept should be able to point you towards one.
Thanks for the info. I bought the Israeli Bandage based on some advice from a neighbor but what you said makes sense. I’ll look into that class, might save my life one day. Thanks!
@@professionalpiddler1071 the Israeli Bandage is a great bandage. I try to fit one in as well.
There's just no substitute for good medical training and it's very affordable. I got my Stop the Bleed certification through our church but as a group I think it costed $10 per head. From what I've seen most local first responders want to train folks.
Thank you, that was very helpful and comprehensive, with good suggestions.
awesome video seriously thinking to get this Mosko 40 too ! thanks
1st thanks for the video I love it. 2nd it is amazing how much stuff u can get in to that system. I have the mosko 80 still in the box. I think I’ll be ok as far as room goes. Great video!!
Love the Reckless 40. I don't really notice it on my DR 650.
That being said, I just ordered the Reckless 80 for riding the TAT. I carry a similar load.
+1 on a chair. Like the tips on zip tying the lighter and brass fitting to refill isobutane cans!
Hey Tim! how are u man? wich setting did u use for ur bags? narrow or wide?
@@underdavid
Doing great!
I have a ProMoto Billet rack. It's 10.5 inches wide if that helps. On the Reckless 80 revolver, I set the bag to 2 on the right side. The left side, I set it to 3 since it was hanging lower and sagging a bit.
Right on - I have a same kind of gear setup for my multiple bikes from my big BMW 1200 GSA to my middle Honda 650 TransAlp to my smaller dirt bikes KTM 500EXC & Yamaha WR450. So you don't a huge set of gear and keeps it a reasonable budget. Although, on the topic of the underwear, I tend to disagree 🙂... Thanks for sharing this video. Cheers, H.
Nice video thanks ,from CORAL SPRINGS FL USA .
Hands down the best review i have ever watched, and i have been watching a lot of reviews. Thank you.
Do you think this would fit on one side of the reckless 40: Hammock, rain tarp, two down 40*F sleeping bags?
If the sleeping bags are good quality that compress small enough then it probably will, but will be at max capacity.
Excellent setup
Thank you for making this video. 👍🏻
late to the party, but great video nonetheless. I also went for the Reckless Moto 40L. Its actually good to be forced to really think about what and how you pack. 80L could make you pack things you might not need
Thanks. Helpful minimalist kit ideas.
Excellent work! One of the best Moto-camping videos I’ve seen.
Question: does that kit just sit across the rear fender or do you need a rack back there? Like, how does it attach in the back?
Thanks! It has 2 straps that connect to my rear rack to keep it pulled backwards. The luggage also comes with 2 metal brackets that you can attach to a rear fender to run the straps through if you don’t have a rack.
Excellent! Love that you called it a “toboggan” instead of a beanie! Where you from? Wondering if it’s regional?
East Tennessee
Excellent video, I’ve just picked up my CRF 300 after riding 1200 Tigers with loads of storage. I’m just trying to figure out a good luggage system for some off grid camping.
nice packing system. but you don´t need so much stuff. expect for tools in case of a brakedown but if you have a mayor issue you want be able to repair it anyway so just take a few basic tools and for bigger thing you just have to call for help.
Awesome set up you have! I’m looking at getting a crf450 and using it more so as an adv bike so this is the kind of thing I love seeing.
Thanks!
Great job ! Thanks for taking the time to show us! I too am new to motocamping. Just starting to get stuff together. What do you think about the Giant Loop gear?
I’ve never used anything from Giant Loop but it appears to be very well made. I hope you can get out soon to try moto camping, you’re gonna love it.
Nice video. Nice pack job. I pack similarly but use the Reckless 80 with none of the extra bags that you use. Different ways to skin the cat I suppose.
Nice seven-day kit. Very helpful.
Extraordinary video! Very detailed and helpful! Thanks for the effort.
Great overview of an obviously well sorted kit, thanks for sharing. I do wonder if you just used the reckless 80 without accessory pouches and bags if you wouldn't be carrying about the same volume of gear, albeit all together and less organized; thoughts?
You definitely could do that and I have but 2 reasons I don’t anymore. 1. The R80 side bags are way bigger, hang down lower and weigh more. 2. The more available volume you have in your bags, the more likely you are to fill it with stuff. Having a smaller luggage system forces you to stay minimalist and figure out what you truly “need” to take with you. That’s my opinion anyway.
I love this video. Very practical advice.
Great video man.
Excellent video thanks and well done 👏
Awesome bike!
Thank you for sharing this video im a motouring here in Palawan lets stay connected
That's still way too much stuff for me. Love the 450L, I had one for a few years, moved on to a 500 EXC but they both have their strong suits.
Great video and some really good tips. I am in between on the gas tanks. Been waiting for the 4 gallon, but Nomad never responds each time I ask. I was thinking about the 5 gallon also, but I haven’t really graduated yet to the remote trips like you do out West since I live in the East. Anyways, I enjoyed the video on the Mosko 40 as that is the route I really want to go. Glad to see u could get a chair in there!
Thanks for the feedback! My 5 gallon tank should be here next week and while exchanging emails with Nomad about shipping times, he mentioned that he hadn’t had any time to work on the 4 gallon tank so it may still be a while before it’s ready. Stay safe!
@@professionalpiddler1071 if u want to sell the IMS let me know. It would have to be shipped of course.
@@bradmoody5067 yes I plan to sell it so I’ll be in touch in a couple of weeks.
@@professionalpiddler1071 sounds good. I am still building out this bike and dabbling in the dual sport world. This is my first non dedicated road bike and it’s a learning curve. Thanks.
Hi Dave Ive been watching you do the build on the Husky 501 will you be posting all the details if some wants to build some the same
I had a rear sub frame failure today. I have two one gallon rotopax mounted on the Tusk tail rack. 1 gallon water and 1 gallon of gas. We do some really long rides so I need the extra gas as I have run out. We use the water for cooking and drinking. 6000 miles and today it broke right at the seat mounting holes. I think I can tig it up as it was a pretty clean break. $810 from Honda. Definitely going to try and tig it up first.
Dang man, hate to hear that! I don’t think I’ve heard of anyone else breaking their subframe but I also haven’t researched it. Hopefully you can weld it back together without any issues. Is there any way to add some bracing while you’ve got it apart?
@@professionalpiddler1071 Thanks. Ya it sucks. 70 miles from home in the mountains. We dumped out the water and used the gas in the bike which lightened the load. We were able to use a tie down to pull the sub frame up and forward to keep it in a workable location. Also used a bungee net to pull up and forward which helped. Took it easy going home on the trail and tried to keep the bouncing to a minimum. Just wanted to give a heads up as I had a similar setup. One thing that they should of done from the factory was weld both sides of the threaded seat inserts for added strength. They only welded the inside of the insert which caused a weak spot. I am going to add some extra material and or gussets for strength. I want to run the same setup but am hesitant now. Will let you know how it goes.
@@jws6076 When you get it fixed is there anyway you can make a video of your repairs?
@@professionalpiddler1071 I could probably do that.
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Fantastic
I wouldn’t catch a wink of sleep leaving the base of the Mosko Moto on the bike while taking the inner bags into a hotel on a long journey. The base component of that system is just as valuable, if not even more, than the inner bags.
More valuable. Fortunately it doesn't take much time to remove the entire system.
Yeah I would absolutely not leave it on the bike.
I rented a T7 for 5 days of BDR while staying at hotel/motels and I have to say that was my first thought also. The reality is that the other bags get covered in dirt and look old and tired after an hour off-road and inner bags are so expensive to replace that no one wants half of your “old” gear that looks like it would take half a day to get off your bike. The system works amazingly well for both camping and hotel overnights and is one of the two standout features of this system over ALL OTHERS. The second reason is the quality of the materials and build is heads and shoulders above all else. Once you see and use it you will fully understand.
@@trailrunnermike No doubt the Mosko system has its share of features that people find appealing, I mean, it’s not like they are an unpopular bag. For me, weight is key and depending on which Mosko setup you go with, one will suffer a 10-18 lb weight penalty without the addition of a single toothbrush, this alone makes it a No/GO item for me.
To date, over time I have acquired 5 different high quality soft luggage setups (excluding Mosko of course) that all have their merits and have served me well, but the long distance RTW adventure travel setup that I have entrusted to carry me through my boarder crossing travels is the Enduristan Blizzard XL panniers & Enduristan Tornado 2M duffel. These bags allow me to keep my total weight (hot & cold layering, cookware, tent & sleep system) to a max weight of 40lbs.
Mounting and dismounting is easy enough.
A huge plus for a solo rider is the Steelcore lock strap built in feature that is big in the peace of mind department for real life off the bike unplanned necessities. There is something to be said for not necessarily having to rely on and pay a random local to watch your bike while running into a store for groceries, restaurant, hotel, toilet, boarder crossings, etc. There is also something to be said for pulling up somewhere and inconspicuously hopping off your bike, and walking away without fumbling around drawing unnecessary attention to yourself. On the other hand the Mosko setup is a bright, shiny, in your face, “hey look at me” big attention getter. As if a Honda, BMW, KTM, or whatever isn’t loud enough. The new beige color model is even more eye popping, yeah, that doesn’t work for me but to each their own.
@@weifeng5958 I appreciate very much your detailed reply. I’m going to take a close look at those options. You are 100% correct about the starting weight of the MM Reckless set up being too heavy. I did not consider that point as I was originally comparing it to panniers and simply wanted to reduce weight and move the center of the luggage mass closer and lower on the bike. Many thanks!
Thanks for the video. Helped me to decide to go with the MM40 and not the MM80. Curious if that is a 2 gallon Rotopax on the rack and if so - how does the MM40 ride over top of the Rotopax?
It’s a one gallon Rotopax and the MM40 laid over top of it just fine.
NIce detailed video on equipment with lots of good ideas. I have the Mosko 80 for my TAT run this year. Have you ever figured the total weight of your equipment that you take on the 7 day trip? it would be very interesting to know the weight added to the suspension of the bike.
I actually weighed it before this video but can’t remember the exact weight but it was somewhere around 40-45lbs with water.
Nice setup, thanks for sharing. Ordered the same setup. Is that a 1 or 2 gal rotopax?
1 gallon
I'm so inlove with that bike! What year is it???
2019
Subbed. How was your seating position experience for your long ride?
It was fine, I could sit back as far as I wanted to on long stretches of asphalt.
Super useful! Thank you.
I am considering Mosko40, so I watched it till the end.
It seems you need to add quite a few additional pouches - wouldn't it be easier with Mosko80 not fully packed? I am asking as I am thorn between 40 and 80...
I have the 80 also, that’s what I initially started out with until I started removing items I didn’t need. The 80 is quite a bit bigger than the 40, especially in the side legs. I like the 40 with a few extra pouches attached personally.
Nice setup!
Thank you for sharing your set up, clearly you have thought it out with great discern. I'm curious about the uses of the pliers wrench? I've been thinking about getting one because it's a lovely tool but I can't really see why I'd need it. One use I can think of is straightening bent brake disks. What else is there? I have a ktm so basically all the nuts are 17mm or t45 which I drive with the motion pro 3/8 adapter with my 32mm tyre soon. I'd be really interested to read of the potential uses. Perhaps removing the fork cap but that's an unusual trailside activity.
I only carry wrenches up to 12mm or 14mm so the pliers are for anything that might be bigger like possibly a 17mm of the shock linkage or maybe pulling out the front axle bolt. Like you said, bending a rotor, shifter or lever back straight or maybe a bent radiator. To date I’ve never had to use them and even though they are probably the heaviest tool in my kit I can’t bring myself to leave them at home. I’m also skeptical about the aluminum Motion Pro axle nut/tire spoon combo and if those were to break while removing the axle nut, these pliers will do the job. I have tested that at home.
@@professionalpiddler1071 Tremendous, thank you for getting back to me. I hadn't considered the benefit of redundancy incase the axel nut spoon broke, I think I'll just buy a new spanner if that happens they're pretty ubiquitous.
Can you find a link for those hydra packs on both sides?
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Great video! Subbed
Really nice setup and a great place to go riding. Do you still your x trainer? And more thoughts on that bike?
Thanks
I recently sold the xtrainer and replaced it with a TM EN 300. The xtrainer is an amazing bike and I did a review on it. It should show up if you check out my channel.
Thank you for the explanation. When are you going to clean it up? friend👍👍
This is why RUclips was invented!
Very nice setup, any chance you know the weight of your setup
The packed R40 that you see in the video weighed around 40-45 lbs including water.
@@professionalpiddler1071 with water included that is outstanding
Great video!!!
Great video. Thanks for sharing. I have the nomad 5 gallon tank on mine, but use 8l/100km. Gives me a max range of 250kms (150 miles). I would say that mileage is this bikes (or at least mine's) biggest downfall. Would be interested in what mileage you are getting on yours? Thanks.
When I installed the vortex ecu and full FMF exhaust with stock gearing my mileage dropped to 35-40 miles per gallon. When I changed my gearing to 14/45 my mileage increased to 50-60 MPG depending on terrain.
Have you ever weighed your total gear setup? I’ve been obsessed with the overall weight and trying to cut out heavy items.
Don’t remember exactly but I think it was around 40 lbs including the R40.
Legit
With that mount clips that you used on the sun frame bolt, did you drill out that hole to fit the bolt?
It’s been a while but I think I did drill them out to fit the factory bolts and also put the clips in a vise and bent them outward more to clear the number plates.
Thanks for the input, I think that setup is much more ideal/clean then running the strap around the frame.
Hi there, thank you for the video. You mention that it's a stinger 8L, however the dry bag that you pull out of it has 20L printed on it. The bag looks bigger than 8L. Can you confirm whether the bag is a stinger 8L or 20L please
The tail bag is the 8L stinger that comes with the R40 but the blue bag is the 20L dry bag that comes with the R80 kit and I use it to keep my clothes in or separate clean from dirty clothes inside the 8L stinger bag. Now that I’m typing this I honestly don’t remember if the R40 comes with the blue 20L dry bag or not. I have other Mosko gear for my other bikes and some of there products do come with the 20L blue dry bag.
Many thanks for the clarification, much appreciated. I've got a the R10, so I think the 8L stinger will be a good option for as it looks plenty big enough in your video
Great video
Just curious, why do you bring spare brake pads?
I typically don’t start a trip with new pads, just continue with what’s on the bike if they look to have decent life left in them. If you were to encounter a lot of mud or wet sandy trail it can wear out pads much quicker. To be honest, I probably don’t need to carry them.
Nice
Where do you keep the strap
What strap are you referring to?
What width setting did you make the R40 on the CRF?
I don’t remember what width it was. If it’s still bolted together I’ll check it and get back.
@@professionalpiddler1071 thanks mate. Just bought the new 3.0 R40. Good video too!
What helionox chair is that ?
Helionox Chair 1
@@professionalpiddler1071 thx
One question: you carry spare brake pads, has that something you have had break or fail on a trip?
It’s probably pointless to carry them but I had a friend have a caliper hang up one time and burn up his rear brakes before he realized what was happening. They’re small and light weight so I figured why not.
@@professionalpiddler1071 Makes sense to me! Thanks
What's that tank bag called? Thanks
Wolfman enduro tank bag
@@professionalpiddler1071 thanks bro
Good video
Good to know the underwear doesn't get crusty and grimy even after 4 days continuous use - too much detail bro.
I wish there was a mosko moto 60. That would be perfect…I definitely need more food than you!
Yeah 50 or 60 would definitely be perfect.
Male the R40, an R54 by substituting the Stinger 8, for the Stinger 22.
Or make a R50 with just the two legs of the R80 or an R58 with the two legs and the two external pockets of the R80.
Mosko Moto has the 60 in development. Might be out in 2024. I just bought the R40, but substituted the Stinger8 with the Stinger22, which gets me close to 60 litres. That's what Mosko's awesome reps suggested if I couldn't wait until the release of the R60.
@@morecowbell20 Good to know. Pretty much everyone I've seen adds bags to the 40, but the downside is the extra volume is usually high and to the rear. Little bit more in the legs would be nice.
Dang 6ft 2 and all that gear on a 450 I'm buying a Honda
I'm sure it is 'RACKless'.
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Thanks for sharing this. Your kit seems well thought out and complete. As I would expect for a guy riding a Honda 👍🏻
Here’s a link to the bottle holders I’m using. I got a comment asking for a link but RUclips isn’t letting me reply to them.
Exo-Tek H2O MOLLE Water Bottle Pouch Hydration Carrier - Use as MOLLE Water Bottle Holder, Water Pouch, Hydration Carrier - Fits Up to 40 oz. Wide-Mouth Bottles www.amazon.com/dp/B07PPJVWT6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_4YQQQNMXCGE1024RGHE7