What Tent, Pad and SleepingBag i recommend - Motorcycle Camping Gear
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- Опубликовано: 1 сен 2020
- This is what Tent, Pad and Bag i recommend for motorcycle camping and motorcycle adventures in Norway. I get alot of questions about this and i this is my toughts on the subject. Enjoy
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I have almost the same tent as you, I can higly recommend you to use a footprint under the tent, you will then reduces the condensation a lot. Thanks for another great video, keep up the great work😊👍🏻
Yeah, i had a long section about the footprint in the video I decided to edit away because that was one more thing you need to take with you. I was going to buy a footprint, but it was not in store when i bought the tent and i have never come around buying it later. I think i will try it before upgrading my tent, because the condensations is the main reason i'm looking into a new tent.
Damn it, I just went into the Helsport store and ordered a footprint. Will test it on my next trip, hope to see a huge improvement. Thank you
I had the same issue as you, my tent was too god to go, so I vent for the footprint, and still have the same tent too day, hope you will be satisfied👍🏻😎
@@erlingjansson3554 Yeah, it is too cheap not to try, so i have to give it a go and see what it does 👏🏻Again, thank you for the comment and insight! Cheers
@@tshansen Great, as I have no idea what a footprint is.
What a beautiful spot - good review and basic camp setup. I always enjoy your reviews because you understand your audience and talk about your view. Be well. Cheers
Thank you Bob. I try to keep it simple and show of how i use different products and why i use them without getting to technical on things. Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers 🔥
Great info, always nice to see camping from a colder climate location. And also tent pegs that go into the soft grass so easily!! Not what we are used to here :-) Thanks Thomas.. great video
Glad you liked it mate. Yes, the only thing we need to worry about in Norway, the cold and the f**** mosquitos 🤣
great tips and yet another polished video
Thank you sir 👏🏻 glad you found it usefull 👏🏻
Stay safe feels like a topic that is actual, as we know. Like the advise to take care of your equipment and the equipment takes care of you 👍🏻
Thank you Tjommi....That topic has never been more relevant than now 🔥You would be amazed how many people i know that just trow their stuff in the bag and forget all about it when they get home. That is one expensive way of camping.
Nice setup (and cuts! 😉). Lot's of good tips here. Had to download this video so I could watch it offline while in my own tent! Can't miss an upload from Thomas Hansen! 😄
Haha, still working on the seamless cuts like you do, it takes WAY more work than I imagine. Not standing in the right place, using the wrong hand etc. I'm amazed by this and will continue to perfect the craft 🤣 Your out camping again... Sigh! I have to work this weekend, but next week 🔥stay safe mate, have a nice trip... looking forward to your next video.
@@tshansen Yeah, it's hard to get it to look somewhat decent, but it also doesn't need to be perfect. The viewer has to pay really close attention to notice any continuity errors. I think you're doing great! Thanks!
Nice setup, I use a single wall tent and a bivi. Avoids the worry of condensation during the night. Love your style of video, always a pleasure to watch.
Thank you mate. I have tried different bivi's and just sleeping under a tarp, but there is something about getting into a tent or a hammock i prefer when camping. Glad you liked it... stay safe 😊
Another great vid Thomas, your so lucky to be able to just stop somewhere really nice for the night, its not possible to do that in the UK (can in scotland, but not sure if you can do it from a vehicle). The other issue in the UK would be security, you might wake up in the morning and find your bikes gone over here 😔.
its difficult to reduce what you carry on a bike, you want comfort and warmth, but don’t want to lug around too much weight or bulk.
Thank you mate 🔥Thank god Norway is a nice country in that regard. I can't imagine been afraid of getting your bike or stuff stolen when you camp around your country. Yes, and the smaller and lighter stuff is, the more expensive it is. So it is always a fight between comfort or weight.
Being 201cm, riding a 1200 GSA, and living in Norway I really like your channel. Ten thumbs up from here.
Your a tall guys aswell? Nice 🔥I'm not the only one it seems 🤣
Since this year has been "fuc.... up" in terms of travelling I am considering updating my equipment. Thanks for the tips. Definetly worthy.
You and me both mate... the money i have saved from traveling this year has been spent on new equipment instead. Mostly camera gear and stuff like that, but i need it to produce more and better content. There is a jungle out there in terms of equipment. Nice to show of some that actually work and don't coast as much. Cheers 🔥
Great video thomas ! I agree with pretty much everything you said. Comfort is an important thing when it's related to motocamping.
It's my second season only but i'm really happy with the equipment i have.
Tent : Vango halo 200 pro (a 2 person tent with 2 doors, and 2 covered storage outside to put my bags and boots). It's not the lightest 2 people tent, but it can handle a strong wind and a lot of rain.
Sleeping pad : i put some money on this, as i have a back injury, and i need some good support. I bought a Sea to summit comfort plus Self inflating. This pad is really thick, and REALLY confortable, and it does not make some rattling sounds when you move on it. It packs bigger than other pads though, but it's fine for me. The valve system is really convenient.
Sleeping bag : i went for a synthetic one, easier to dry and cheaper than the equivalent with down. I went with the sea to summit trailhead III. It's a simple sleeping pad, it packs maybe a little too big for motocamping though.
I dont use any tarp, or footpring, but i might consider these for next seasons. I dont use any pillow either, but it's a personnal preference.
One tip that i can share : i use a separated drybag for my sleeping pad only (SW motech drybag 180), the idea behind it, is that when you are leaving your campsite, and it's raining, your tent will end up wet even when packed, and you dont want your sleeping bag being wet. (My sleeping pad can be wet, it is not a problem)
Thank you for this comment mate. Made me look at some of the gear you use 👏🏻I use the same drybag for my tent, and i use a drybag when washing my wool underwear in camp. So it sound like we share the same thoughts in this matter. Cheers and stay safe mate 😊
Brilliant easy to follow video thanks UK
Glad you liked it sir. Thank you for the positive feedback. Cheers
@@tshansen your welcome
I love your vlogs - regards från Tyskland
Thank you, glad to hear that 👏🏻
Great video! Thanks!
Thank you 😃
cool clip... nearly creased up laughing when you said... 'if you get bird shit on it, WASH IT' ..... so in your face and straight out... good clip.. thx.
🤣 You would be surprised how many people dont take care of their equipment. I have many examples of that. So yes, Wash it 😆Cheers mate, stay safe
One thing I learned as I studied in Norway. If it comes to camping, you can always trust a "nordmann" :) Thanks for the video and your recommendations!
Thank you Timo... Yes, you maybe right. I think a "nordmann" is quite honest in every aspect. It is just a part of our culture and way of living. Most of us grow up with camping and learn it from we are small kid's. So most of us knows all about spending nights out in wind, rains and freezing temperatures 🤣 Glad you found it informative mate. Stay safe 🔥🇳🇴
Thanks for the video.
I can understand what you mean about all four seasons in the same day. It’s really fascinating to ride over a mountain road in May, with full winter up in the mountain, down to a valley where it’s spring or early summer. Okay technically you have two or maybe three seasons. You will only have winter, spring and summer and no autumn but it’s still fascinating.
Well, the reason we say four season is because our autumn are know for it's great winds and heavy rain. And sometimes, out of nowhere the wind can really be scare some places. The same reason you will see alot of sailboats running on engines inside our fjords, because of the fall wind or what you say in English 😊Stay safe mate.
Hei Thomas, thanks a lot. Always great to follow your channel! Funny, but it is no surprise to me... 😂 I got almost the same high-quality equipment as you have. I own a Hilleberg Nammatj 3 gt tent, because I'm gonna use it in Norway 2023 and on Island in 2024 - I want to be ready for heavy winds and bad weather! So I tought no compromises on my shelter. I'm travelling usually alone but I prefer a 3 person tent, because I hate small space in a tent. Ride save! Cheers Konrad
Hello Konrad, glad to hear you enjoy my content. Always appreciate that 🤩 Quality gear speaks for it self, and if you plan to use it in environment like Norway or Island weather can change fast and you just need the gear keep up with the ever changing conditions. Yeah, I really enjoy a little bit extra room in the tent as well. It takes the same time to set up, same size to pack (in some cases) and you get so much more room to store your stuff and have a better time when you have set camp. Stay safe mate. Cheers 🍻🇳🇴
Great review ☺️👍
Thank you Sir... hope it was useful for you. Cheers 👏🏻
Hi, nice review. I would like to suggest you try the Decathlon Fresh & Black series tents, you get a pretty much pitch black interior so you can sleep well at night and it will keep the sunlight at bay in the early morning to let you enjoy your sleep for a bit longer. The tents aren't as light as others on the market but, they are really good. They're the self standing type with a rugged floor, another plus is that the fresh & black cover can be removed if it's very hot and/or if you want to air the tent out before putting it away. I use a tarp under the tent as the terrain in my part of Spain is very rocky and hard packed.
Thank you Sir 👏🏻 I have never heard of the brand you are referring to, I need to investigate it some more. I do like the pitch black interior. Do you have any numbers on how much water the fabric can withstand? Cheers 🍻
Greetings from Western Norway. Thanks for your informative videos.
TENT: I recommend a FREE-STANDING tent. Because the tent can be moved after it is set up, and it will stand on a hard surface without pegs.
I use Hilleberg Allak 2. It is very quick to set up, and is very spacious for 1 person with luggage. The inner tent can easily be partially disconnected from the outer tent, so that the tent can be used as e.g. bathroom or kitchen.
A footprint is recommended for less condensation. It prolongs the life of the tent and can also be used as a tarpaulin.
CHAIR and SLEEPING PAD: I also recommend an insulated inflatable sleeping pad, with a CHAIR KIT.
My chair kit is always on. It protects my mattress from punctures, and the thick soft mattress chair is my evening luxury in camp.
I think that a good sleeping pad is more important than a good sleeping bag (- put on more clothes!).
SLEEPING BAG: Norway is a mountainous country, and sometimes you find the perfect campsite high in the mountains. Then it is important to have a good sleeping bag, because the temperature decreases by approx. 1 ℃ per 100 meters above sea level. When it is 15 ℃ by the fjord means that it is approx. 5 ℃ 1000 meters higher up.
BUT I would not recommend a sleeping bag insulated with down, because I have experienced that down insulates very poorly when it gets wet, something you have to reckon with in Norway. A sleeping bag with SYNTETIC FIBRE is heavier and larger (and cheaper) than a down bag, but keeps you warm and saves your night's sleep (and the following nights) even when it is wet.
A synthetic fiber sleeping bag also has the advantage that you can DRY CLOTHES while sleeping. - Wear dry clothes on the inside, and the wet clothes on the outside. Lie down in the sleeping bag, and wake up with all your clothes dry.
Ride safe! - Then you get to ride again.
Hello my friend 👏🏻This was a really detailed post and alot of good insight. I have been looking at the Hilleberg Tent's as well, but the pricetag is way over my limit, and the inner telt are just to short for me. I know it is probably the best tentmaker in the world. I got a footprint for my tent after this video, but i have not had the pleasure of testing it yet.
The problem with the chair kit, is that you need the pad to have a chair. Yes, this is ok when you are at camp an have to take out the pad anyway, but i do set up my chair sometimes when lunching etc... so i find blowing up and down my pad is just to much of a hassle.
Well.... you are absolutely right about the syntetic Fiber bags, but it takes up way to much space to be of good use on a "light weight" adventure ride like i do. Yes, i see other ride with much larger baggage solutions, but still i'm not sure i would recommend a syntetic one. I would rather spend that night in a cabin something similar and dry up everything if i could. But your points are valid for sure.
Thank you for this post, Ride safe and have a great day Sir 🔥 Cheers
I purchased a Decathlon black-out tent for the exact reason of sunrise. I've also purchased the Amok wonterlite pad. In Ireland we still have plenty of forest, but it's owned by the Forestry and you're not supposed to camp in them without permission. This means a lot of my camping is on treeless environments, meaning a tent is more useful than a hammock
Some places in Norway are quite hard to hang a hammock as well, so it would be easier with a tent 🔥 have you tried the tent and does it make a difference?
@@tshansen yes, it's amazing. It let's just enough light in through the fabric that you can only just make out the outline of your hand if you held it out in front of you. It's very effective imo. It's the 2minute tent for 2x people. The one you pull a string at both ends. The tent is fully erected & pegged in under 3-4 mins
Like it. Thanks.
Cheers 🔥
My tent placement is just the opposite. I want the shade in the evening & the sun in the morning . The sun will dry out any dew so I can get moving earlier.
Yeah, this can be a valuable tip here as well, but keep in mind the sun start shining on your tent at 06:00 in the morning and it transform your tent to a damn furnace in 10 sek. If you add a tarp above your tent, you can eliminate this problem. But we all have our different preferences 🔥Cheers mate. Stay safe
Nice setup :-)
Thank you Sven! I do enjoy both my tent and hammock. Hope to get a new trip next week
Nice I also have an Exped mat, its the 10 centimeter one, called "Mega mat" it's awesome.. Ive tried all the "light weight" options and they always leave me completely shattered the next morning. My mat fills up a lot of my bags/panniers but I wouldn't trade it for a good nights sleep.
Indeed... I have not tried the mat you are talking about, but I know how my back screams in pain if I don't have enough comfort. So with my age, I choose comfort over everything else on my trips 🤣
Great video, especially for a camping noob like me. I guess the weight difference between 2 person and 3 person tent is minimal? Camping scares me, taking a dump in the wild too.
We all started out somewhere. The weight difference is minimal if you look into it. But the space is so much better. And in need, you can have a friend inside the tent if you need to. Camping is nothing to be scared of mate. Start out small, visit a caravan park or a camping spot, do it with someone and take small steps towards wildcamping. Taking a dump in the wild is much better than on the toilet at home, trust me! A solid pro tip... always have with you wetwipes 🔥
Looks very much like here in New Zealand!
Yeah, I think New Zealand is the country in the world we have most in common with when it comes to nature.
If you haven't yet selected a new free standing tent take a look at the Robens Lodge 3. Dimensions inside are 225 x 180 x 110 cm so with a length of 225 cm it offers 10 cm more than most of the other brands. I'm seriously considering the Lodge 2 with the same length 💙💛🏁🤛🏼
This was a great tip, looking at it now... and it is 60% off now in January.... damn! I need to read up on this. Thank you 👏🏻
First class video production as always from Thomas . Great gear and nice recommendations . Keep it up and throttle on .... What maps do you use on your mobile phone , or is it only the garmin gps ?
Thank you Jonas 🔥I mainly use the Garmin zumo XT on my bike, but i have a couple of app's on my iphone i use as backup. Guru maps is the main ios app i use. Cheers
Howdy neighbour. I have a Helsport Lofoten superlite for hiking, but chose a self standing Exped Orion II Extreme for motorcycle camping. It's taller than Helsport's Reinsfjell and has a ton of smart features. I hate spending time on putting down pegs if I don't have to! We also have roughly the same sleeping mat. I got the Synmat 9 LW for motorcycle camping. I had the lighter Downmat 7 UL for hiking from before. When it comes to comfort they are FAR superior to those thin, self-inflating or foam mats.
Howdy mate 🤣I had a look at Exped Orion, but the lengt when you lie down is not great for me. I'm 200 cm tall, so there need to be extra room. The longest self standing tent i have come across is helsport reinsfjell 3. Yeah, i have the 7 cm for hiking as well, but i pick the 9 cm every time i'm out hiking as well. I cant go without it.
@@tshansen Good point. My Orion is barely long enough for me, and I'm "only" 182.
On next video maybe more talking about product features and alternatives rather than brands? Thanks and keep safe. I'll follow up.
This is not a sponsored review in any way. And I do think you have a valid point, but to be fair... alot of people don't care to much about all the features. They just want to see a product in use, and hear the opinion on whay poeple use it. I get alot of question about what gear i use, and what brand they are. So that's why i dont go to much into details about stuff that others have covered in alot of videos before me or information you easy can search up on internett if you find it interesting 🔥Cheers mate
Damn right about comfort temperature of sleeping bag in Norway. Mine was a bit too cold so on those rainy days during my trip I used to boil water, fill it in to the empty soft drink bottle and throw inside my sleeping bag. Really great stuff if you are in trouble.
Hello mate, are you back home safe? Yeah, i had a section in the video about tips towards keeping warm if you have a lighter sleeping bag, but i edited it away and will probably keep it to another video. It is easy to chew over too much when you are sticking to a topic and try to keep it short 🤣There is another good option to hot water bottle. A liner bag you can put over your sleeping bag. That will increase the comf temp some. But nothing like a hot water bottle. I prefer to use a Naglene bottle, the soda or soft drinks bottles has a tendens to melt when you put boiling water in it. Cheers mate.
Thomas Hansen hey brother, yes I am back long time ago. It was only 9 day trip and matter of fact could not be longer as it appeared Finland been closing down (atleast for self-isolation) just a day or two after I crossed it on a way home. Seems like I had a perfect window, maybe except weather :).
Fully agree with melting bottles and thanks for idea regarding Nalgene. Need to get one or two of these for water.
Great to hear brother! Glad you made it home without any problems 🔥 well one trip is better than no trip 😉 the naglene bottles are great! Can also recommend to use it as a piss bottle if needed, but make sure to mark it so you dont boile coffe of it the next morning! 🤣
Haha yeah, soda bottles are surely not a best solution for that kind of thing, but sometimes also serve this matter with humongous precautions 😂
@@tshansen .De Nagele flasker kan købes i gul farve. Så er det nemmere at huske indholdet🤣.Meget spændende og informative videoer du laver.Venlig hilsen Fra en en Dansker som elsker Norge på mc.Har kørt der hver ferie de sidste 5 år.de skønneste mc land.
Thank for the review on your equipment. You also said you like drinking from rivers. What about bacteria in the water? There are so many good filters and filtering options on the market. Why risk it? Drinking contaminated water. I live in Texas and even in the higher elevations or northern latitudes of this country I’m not sure I would trust the lack water born bacteria. Or did I miss something? I also wish I could ride my adventure bike in Norway. There’s a lot of history in Norway. 🇺🇸
Thank you Darryl. Well, here in Norway we are blessed with some of the purest water in the world. And maybe there is some genes left in us from the viking age. I have never used filter here in Norway, as long as it's running water the risk is so small i dont bother. But your point is solid and getting sick because of contaminated water is many days with pain and suffering. Yes, there is alot of history here. I know there is whole towns with old Norwegian people over there. My grandfathers brother went to USA to try his luck. I was there for many years before coming back. would be nice to deep dive into that story one day. Stay safe mate. Cheers
Cool setup...Though tent is abit big for 1...But understand your reasoning :-)
I would probably prefer a smaller tent if i was living in a country with less weather and changing seasons 🤣You kinda need to gear up for the worst thinkable weather up here. Or you will be surprised sometimes 🤣
maybe in Norway you can drink from the rivers. Here in the US they're poisoned.
Thanks for the video, vet helpful
We have no such thing here in Norway. Yes there can be dead animals longer up stream that can make you sick, but the chances are low
@@tshansen good for you.
Great video. What brand are the suspenders ? I have been looking for some like that that fit badlands pro. Thanks.
It is klim’s! Not sure the name, but they make suspenders that works great with the badlands 👍🏻
@@tshansen ok thank you!
Another great, full of info video. Question on the sleeping bag: You advise a comfort temp of -10 on the sleeping bag, mine has a comfort temp of -2 (Cumulus) and am wondering what you would suggest to top up de temperature? Would maybe a liner like SeatoSummit thermolite or reactor extreme do? As a pad I very likely will be using an Exped Megamat (10cm) or tmaybe Termarest Mondoking. Or is there no need to up the comfort temp. during the summer months (June/July/August)?
Hello Inge, and thank you for the great question. Let me try to answer the best i can. The weather and temps up here are variable and can change fast. In the mountains you can experience low temps even in summer. And, if you use a -2 bag, i would advice to have wool underwear you can wear inside the bag if it’s under 10 degrees and if it get’s colder you can use a heat bottle…. This helps a lot.
@@tshansen Thomas, thanks for the quick answer. I have a lot of Merino wool items. So I should be okay in that department. Heat bottle that is something to think about - for now I have added the StS reactor extreme to my Norway shopping list since I get cold pretty easily. Would it also make a difference temp. wise whether you sleep high up in the mountains or valleys?
@@theroamingrover-montys_way Yeah Sleep liner is amazing and will help a lot 👏🏻 Yeah, the weather and temp variates a lot depending on how high or low you are, and in some valleys it will be more wind that others etc. Just keep an eye out for the weather forecast. The one that is native on the iPhone is quite good.
@@tshansen Brilliant - good to know that indeed the liners will help a lot. Will keep it on my Going to Norway shopping list. I do not use an iphone but a Samsung that I have put several weather apps on like eg. Windy &Windfinder.
@@theroamingrover-montys_way Then i can recommend the web page storm.no or yr.no
Hallå Thomas
Jag har en 690 också, såg dina väskor på din 790. Vilken storlek är det, ser ut som Mosko?
Josef
Tjena, på min 790 står det en reckless 80 revolver fra Mosko Moto 🔥
Great content. to really refine your camp decision, stop watching moto videos and watch hiking videos... Seriously, hikers pick the best tents, quilt bags, and pads because their safety requires a solid night's sleep. Plus, hikers know something about weight and volume savings...
Indeed they do... Most of my moto camping stuff is directly linked to hiking as well (another huge hobby of mine) so everything kinda goes into each other with comfort and to keep safe/warm. Cheers bud 🍻
it would been great if you linked the produckts in the discriptions then it would be more easy to find it, if someone wanna buy some of it, only a suggestion though.
Hello Ed... I had that in mind when I made this video, but because this has so many different places you can buy them, it is much better to google the product and get the best price at where you are located. If you buy from their homepage you pay extra. So that's why I left out any links in the video.
@@tshansen Yeah i got the tent i ordred it so i found it easly when google, the sleeping bag was not easy to find they don't have the one you have but simelar i gonna order one later. It will not be any camping more this year anyway so wait to the spring thx anyway nice videos you have :) Takker og bukker.
what amok hammock do you recommend
Depends on your hight... are you over or under 185cm?
Most of my camp gear comes from europris og biltema 😀
Well, you dont have to spend alot on camping gear to have a nice time, but you get what you pay for in some regards 🔥The most important thing is to get out there and enjoy nature, have fun and relax.
@@tshansen l bought a tent on biltema back in the 90's when l first started bike gathering, my first was the araber rally in Haugesund . I did pay 199kr for it and it stayed on my racing bikes from gathering to gathering for almost 10 years before l left it behind in skagen treffet. Small and light tent that went thrue a hard life. 😀
Hi Hansen. What is your motorcycle Suite called?
Hello Allan… i use the KLIM Badlands Pro Suit 🔥
Hvorfor bergengelsk ?
Hvorfor jeg prater på engelsk?
No more hammock ?
Of course mate, but even if i love the Draumr and use it alot, some of my adventures is better with a tent. It all depends on where i'm going and what i do on the trip. And i got alot of question lately about what equipment i recommend for camping in Norway 🔥
wtf, that waterfall, unreal
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U have an extra powerful immune system 🤢
I'm not sure my immune system is any better than others? Because I drink water straight from the stream?