I’ll just say that I ALWAYS bring TP or wet wipes on any road trip, no matter the mode of transportation. Keeping a list is absolutely essential. I have a master list that categorizes essentials, seasonal, and “luxury” items. As I age, I forget little details more and more, so I keep the essentials in a bin with its own checklist on the bin for periodic inventory checks. I can then pack the contents of the bin (or just chick it in the car), then add the seasonal and luxury items as space & weight allows.
Thank you, my first motorcycle camping was Upland, CA to thousand islands , NY and back. in 1973, 1967 Triumph TR6C. Backpacking gear only, no tent just a tarp. I learned a few things over those 6 weeks. This type of camping was never popular then and despite all the TV commercials " You meet the nicest people on a Honda it really never erased the animosity toward motorcycle enthusiasts. I am 66 years old now and on motorcycle # 37. Still camping off my bike and enjoying all of it. Your advice is right on the money. Keep up the good work! Gods Blessings on you, Firetruckfreddy.
In addition to what’s covered: Practice packing/loading a couple times. Make sure things fit the way you want and that you can get things back where you had them quickly and efficiently. And until you get into a routine, ride around the neighborhood with your bike loaded up. You’ll see how things settle or shake loose. You’re also carrying more weight in different places than you normally do. The bike will handle differently, so this also gives you some time to get used to that.
Yessss 👏 keep track of what you don't use and what you missed and go out and do it again 👏 moto camping is an ever evolving experience lol the best way to learn what you need to be comfortable is start with the basics (tent, sleeping pad and sleeping bag, a good set of base layers, first aid kit, some sort of light) and build up from there. Well done Dork 👍
I ALWAYS bring a couple of lumps of brickette charcoal, typically one per day of camping. If it was raining during the day it helps to start the fire. You can always pile 3 of them up to cook over, does not take up much space but can be a life saver.
I find a pen and paper is one of the best things to bring as I get most of my best ideas when I am actually camping. Like your thoughts and ideas.Thanks for posting.
Had a Therm-a-rest pad for moto camping and it wore out and broke. Never heard of the Klymit. Thanks for the heads up. I took a 7000 mile road trip on my S1000RR and here's some stuff I can think of: *USB charger on the bike and bring a battery pack to charge your phone, Sena, and other shit. *Inflatable pillow is great. You can just wrap it in a clean shirt to act as a pillow case. *Headlamp for light. Although that could be replaced with your phone but headlamp is convenient. *A kickstand pad or whatever you call the thing you put under your kickstand on soft surfaces. Mine is tied off to my left side saddle bag. Here's a couple techniques I figured out/know from elsewhere: *You can store things INSIDE a spare pair of shoes. They're hollow. It's free real estate. *Anything you might need while on the side of the road should be stored on the right-hand side of the bike. Tools, band aids, spare gas, etc; and on TOP of other things. So you're not lollygagging on the left side of the bike while on a shoulder. *Not everything has to go IN a bag. Tents, sleeping bags/pads, bigger items can be strapped TO the bike or on top of things. *TEST FIT everything the day before you leave, if possible. I set up all me gear as soon as it was all in one location and then took it off so I knew it all fit. Great vid. Thanks for the ideas.
Run around 3 times at your campsite, jump up 2 times, have a SPORTS soda and then sit down and say awwwwww. Then through your phone in the woods...happy days. Lol ..keep the vids coming , love them.
some great advice Dork, i am a 52 year old solo camper the days of crawling around on my ass trying to put my clothes on in the morning are over :) so tent wise i camp in luxury being able to stand up while getting dressed, i take a lightweight folding table and chair, kettle,stove,pans, clothes and my crocs.....now my theory on camping is you and i both ride the same bike thats for sure we use the same panniers i also have the topbox so in those i take my clothes and cooking gear along with a pillow in a stuff sack....i then use a 60ltr LOMO waterproof hold all for my tent, lightweight cot,air mat and sleeping bag ...thats pretty much me done....in my opinion is when i am traveling im not taking a pillion and the average person weighs 80-110kg ....my gear in total comes to around 15-20kg...so worrying about how much i am taking does not come into it :) if i can fit it on the bike its coming with me ....most bikes can handle the weight and if solo traveling you have the space so use it and be comfortable ....ride safe bro.....
LOL "I'm available whenever you want and i come with a mute button". I like you! Thanks for all those vids. Am getting ready for my first motocamping experience next year and it's all very useful infos.
always good idea to camp at backyard if you never camp before. know how your gears work, play with them alot. and never use every bit of your free space in your bike, leave 10% to play with, that way you pack up every other day you can pack up easily, or you can always add few stuff on the road
As you mentioned, backpacking gear is perfect for motocamping. I was a hiker prior to motorcycling. That ZPacks tent and EE quilt set me back quote a bit lol. Nice video
Great Vid!!! Just found you. I'm getting tired of watching "motocamping" vids that are way too much product promotions. I'm 100% with you on your tips. I always keep an eye out on the road for a firewood/ice stop near my campgrounds. I try to avoid campgrounds with boat ramps, and search for campgrounds WITHOUT water and power hookups... if you get my drift. Thanks for the great video.
Awesome tips. Here one that really has changed/improved my sleep while Moto Camping >>> Walmart > Inteck 4" Full Size Air Matress ($19.95) + Inteck 12V Air Pump ($12.97) = Wonderful night sleep like I was just at home. I've had mine for 3 years now. Hope it helps.
I’m checking all your video because you are my new internet buddy….. I love bikes, camping, whisky but I quieted smoking few years ago. I’m in Houston so not so easy to go camping, first , 97% of the land is private, campings are full all year long and summer is from may to October and extremely intense.
thanks for the video. I have been moto camping for a few years. i have been trying to pack smaller every time i go. I try to buy smaller all the time. I agree that back packing things is the way to go. The size works well for us moto campers. Thanks for the tips.
And tie a piece of fishing line from your bike to the tent so if some greaser tries running off with it, you wake up and crack them in the head with your frying pan
Great video Mr Dork I picked up a several small tool bags and have everything sorted by areas cooking, sleeping so on then I keep it all in a med sized duffel bag works Great. Really enjoy your video's.
Good advice, think you covered it. Maybe think about gas, depending on how remote your going. Also, I picked up a rotopax for water, gets the bottles out of the bags and I have 2 gallons till the next gas/water stop.
@@DorkintheRoad I've got a 2 gallon rotopax on my Honda, its been pretty useful for longer dual sport rides. Much more cost effective than replacing tank.. $325 for a IMS 3.5 is only option on my 2017 bike. It makes the bike a little more top heavy but I'm usually not trail riding with my rotopax.. longer dual sport routes.
Yeah and I hear those aftermarket tanks are a real pain in the ass to install on the CRF. I like the Rotopax option. Nice to, like you say, be able to drop the extra weight for trail riding.
Sugar lumps not granules. Early in the morning or late at night it is too easy to grab the salt instead of the sugar in dim light. Makes for awful tea/coffee. You can still grind up the sugar lumps into granules if you want sugar on your breakfast
Good advice , weight doesnt matter because im on my bike and im sole , so a passenger would wieght over 100 lbs and my gear not even close ....so save a few bucks by not buying the lightest , but dont buy the cheepest stuff niether , last thing you want is a failure while camping and not have anywhere to buy a replacement ,
Don't forget to look up when setting up a camp. A windstorm can drop those loose branches in the trees. They don't call them widowmakers for nothing. My personal close call was a coconut missing my head by less than a foot while sleeping in my tent in the Florida Keys.
Chair Bug repellent Water Bathing wipes refreshing and double duty as TP. Cleans the dishes. Find a package in my First Aid kit. If you are bored clean and lubricate your chain. Almost forgot Rain gear.
I’ll just say that I ALWAYS bring TP or wet wipes on any road trip, no matter the mode of transportation. Keeping a list is absolutely essential. I have a master list that categorizes essentials, seasonal, and “luxury” items. As I age, I forget little details more and more, so I keep the essentials in a bin with its own checklist on the bin for periodic inventory checks. I can then pack the contents of the bin (or just chick it in the car), then add the seasonal and luxury items as space & weight allows.
When you get home and unpack, put everything you used in one pile, and everything you didn't in another. That'll help decide what goes on your list.
Great tip!
✅ 👍
Nice one!
Thank you, my first motorcycle camping was Upland, CA to thousand islands , NY and back. in 1973, 1967 Triumph TR6C. Backpacking gear only, no tent just a tarp. I learned a few things over those 6 weeks. This type of camping was never popular then and despite all the TV commercials " You meet the nicest people on a Honda it really never erased the animosity toward motorcycle enthusiasts. I am 66 years old now and on motorcycle # 37. Still camping off my bike and enjoying all of it. Your advice is right on the money. Keep up the good work! Gods Blessings on you, Firetruckfreddy.
In addition to what’s covered: Practice packing/loading a couple times. Make sure things fit the way you want and that you can get things back where you had them quickly and efficiently.
And until you get into a routine, ride around the neighborhood with your bike loaded up. You’ll see how things settle or shake loose. You’re also carrying more weight in different places than you normally do. The bike will handle differently, so this also gives you some time to get used to that.
Great advice.
Yessss 👏 keep track of what you don't use and what you missed and go out and do it again 👏 moto camping is an ever evolving experience lol the best way to learn what you need to be comfortable is start with the basics (tent, sleeping pad and sleeping bag, a good set of base layers, first aid kit, some sort of light) and build up from there.
Well done Dork 👍
That means a lot coming from you! Thanks. I need to redo/update this one at some point soon 😁
I ALWAYS bring a couple of lumps of brickette charcoal, typically one per day of camping. If it was raining during the day it helps to start the fire. You can always pile 3 of them up to cook over, does not take up much space but can be a life saver.
That's a genius idea. Thank you. I may start doing that myself
I find a pen and paper is one of the best things to bring as I get most of my best ideas when I am actually camping. Like your thoughts and ideas.Thanks for posting.
Great thought. I sometimes type up thoughts that come to me in my phone so I don't lose them.
Had a Therm-a-rest pad for moto camping and it wore out and broke. Never heard of the Klymit. Thanks for the heads up.
I took a 7000 mile road trip on my S1000RR and here's some stuff I can think of:
*USB charger on the bike and bring a battery pack to charge your phone, Sena, and other shit.
*Inflatable pillow is great. You can just wrap it in a clean shirt to act as a pillow case.
*Headlamp for light. Although that could be replaced with your phone but headlamp is convenient.
*A kickstand pad or whatever you call the thing you put under your kickstand on soft surfaces. Mine is tied off to my left side saddle bag.
Here's a couple techniques I figured out/know from elsewhere:
*You can store things INSIDE a spare pair of shoes. They're hollow. It's free real estate.
*Anything you might need while on the side of the road should be stored on the right-hand side of the bike. Tools, band aids, spare gas, etc; and on TOP of other things. So you're not lollygagging on the left side of the bike while on a shoulder.
*Not everything has to go IN a bag. Tents, sleeping bags/pads, bigger items can be strapped TO the bike or on top of things.
*TEST FIT everything the day before you leave, if possible. I set up all me gear as soon as it was all in one location and then took it off so I knew it all fit.
Great vid. Thanks for the ideas.
Ton of great stuff there. Thank you for sharing!
Respect for doing 7K on the S1000RR (solo I assume) good tip about packing the right-side . . . . we're on the same (great) bike.
I’m about to go on my first motocamping trip. Thanks for this video. Just subscribed.
Thanks for watching!
Run around 3 times at your campsite, jump up 2 times, have a SPORTS soda and then sit down and say awwwwww. Then through your phone in the woods...happy days. Lol ..keep the vids coming , love them.
some great advice Dork, i am a 52 year old solo camper the days of crawling around on my ass trying to put my clothes on in the morning are over :) so tent wise i camp in luxury being able to stand up while getting dressed, i take a lightweight folding table and chair, kettle,stove,pans, clothes and my crocs.....now my theory on camping is you and i both ride the same bike thats for sure we use the same panniers i also have the topbox so in those i take my clothes and cooking gear along with a pillow in a stuff sack....i then use a 60ltr LOMO waterproof hold all for my tent, lightweight cot,air mat and sleeping bag ...thats pretty much me done....in my opinion is when i am traveling im not taking a pillion and the average person weighs 80-110kg ....my gear in total comes to around 15-20kg...so worrying about how much i am taking does not come into it :) if i can fit it on the bike its coming with me ....most bikes can handle the weight and if solo traveling you have the space so use it and be comfortable ....ride safe bro.....
Sounds like you're a lot better at packing than I am!
LOL "I'm available whenever you want and i come with a mute button". I like you! Thanks for all those vids. Am getting ready for my first motocamping experience next year and it's all very useful infos.
always good idea to camp at backyard if you never camp before.
know how your gears work, play with them alot.
and never use every bit of your free space in your bike, leave 10% to play with, that way you pack up every other day you can pack up easily, or you can always add few stuff on the road
All great advice!
Awesome tips, I'm just about to venture out on this new adventure of motorcycle camping. Looking forward to the experience!
As you mentioned, backpacking gear is perfect for motocamping. I was a hiker prior to motorcycling. That ZPacks tent and EE quilt set me back quote a bit lol. Nice video
#1 ALWAYS stake your tent!
What you don't like the surprise 2am storm flattening your tent around you? Where's your sense of adventure!
Great Vid!!! Just found you. I'm getting tired of watching "motocamping" vids that are way too much product promotions. I'm 100% with you on your tips. I always keep an eye out on the road for a firewood/ice stop near my campgrounds. I try to avoid campgrounds with boat ramps, and search for campgrounds WITHOUT water and power hookups... if you get my drift. Thanks for the great video.
Awesome tips. Here one that really has changed/improved my sleep while Moto Camping >>> Walmart > Inteck 4" Full Size Air Matress ($19.95) + Inteck 12V Air Pump ($12.97) = Wonderful night sleep like I was just at home. I've had mine for 3 years now. Hope it helps.
I'll look into it!
And don’t forget the bourbon :)
Wild Turkey 101
I’m checking all your video because you are my new internet buddy….. I love bikes, camping, whisky but I quieted smoking few years ago.
I’m in Houston so not so easy to go camping, first , 97% of the land is private, campings are full all year long and summer is from may to October and extremely intense.
thanks for the video. I have been moto camping for a few years. i have been trying to pack smaller every time i go. I try to buy smaller all the time. I agree that back packing things is the way to go. The size works well for us moto campers. Thanks for the tips.
Thanks for watching!
And tie a piece of fishing line from your bike to the tent so if some greaser tries running off with it, you wake up and crack them in the head with your frying pan
That's a fabulous idea.
Ace vid mate. I am really looking forward to a motocamping trip I am doing later in the summer! :-)
You better make a video so we can come along!
@@DorkintheRoad am sure there will be, going with another couple of motovloggers
Great video Mr Dork I picked up a several small tool bags and have everything sorted by areas cooking, sleeping so on then I keep it all in a med sized duffel bag works Great. Really enjoy your video's.
I've thought about investing in some packing cubes for this same reason. Great tip.
Good stuff brah!
Hey man! Thanks for watching!
Good advice, think you covered it. Maybe think about gas, depending on how remote your going. Also, I picked up a rotopax for water, gets the bottles out of the bags and I have 2 gallons till the next gas/water stop.
How do you like your Rotopax? I keep thinking I need one for the CRF. That 2 gallon tank just doesn't cut it for any serious back country riding.
@@DorkintheRoad I've got a 2 gallon rotopax on my Honda, its been pretty useful for longer dual sport rides. Much more cost effective than replacing tank.. $325 for a IMS 3.5 is only option on my 2017 bike. It makes the bike a little more top heavy but I'm usually not trail riding with my rotopax.. longer dual sport routes.
Yeah and I hear those aftermarket tanks are a real pain in the ass to install on the CRF. I like the Rotopax option. Nice to, like you say, be able to drop the extra weight for trail riding.
Portable humidor is a must Zikar makes some good ones.
Great tips man
New Sub
Glad your here, you are a go to source
You forgot bring bourbon and cigars..Dan Dan the Man before me!! Thanks DITR
Great advice
Sugar lumps not granules. Early in the morning or late at night it is too easy to grab the salt instead of the sugar in dim light. Makes for awful tea/coffee. You can still grind up the sugar lumps into granules if you want sugar on your breakfast
Good tip.
Good advice , weight doesnt matter because im on my bike and im sole , so a passenger would wieght over 100 lbs and my gear not even close ....so save a few bucks by not buying the lightest , but dont buy the cheepest stuff niether , last thing you want is a failure while camping and not have anywhere to buy a replacement ,
Awesome vid, thanks
Thanks for watching!
Good advice. Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Where and what do you put your cigars?! I smoke 3-4 a day, sometimes more and my brand is not easily found. Please help!
Do the first trip in the backyard.
New Sub surprised I haven't ran across your channel until now! Good stuff mate your right pair down and get out camping. Go cheap and get out there.
Happy you found me! Thanks for watching!
Hey! Can you do an updated video of a starter kit? Probably won't be $500 now unfortunately. 😢 Keep the information flowing...Thanks.
Chair, tent, knife, phone, lighter,
Vodka, weed, beer,....hotdogs.
Sounds like you've got everything but a sleeping bag ;)
@@DorkintheRoad ha ha, ya...if we make it that far, ha ha.
I pack heavy on tools, CYA experience.
Brilliant dork
i dont like your name but i love your channel
What's your #1 motocamping tip?
Have fun and enjoy it however you want
Don't forget to look up when setting up a camp. A windstorm can drop those loose branches in the trees. They don't call them widowmakers for nothing. My personal close call was a coconut missing my head by less than a foot while sleeping in my tent in the Florida Keys.
Leave the wife at home, you'll never have enough space to bring all she needs!
Chair
Bug repellent
Water
Bathing wipes refreshing and double duty as TP. Cleans the dishes. Find a package in my First Aid kit.
If you are bored clean and lubricate your chain. Almost forgot Rain gear.
Mhh, a bug died in my bourbon... *Shrugs* ... Free protein
The bug is not dead, just drunk and passed out... lol
2:29 Cigar smoke bugs out.
come on, tip number one is BUGS ARE PROTEIN! lol
Subbed, just for that awesome “mute button” comment!
Don't be afraid to use it!
Dork in the Road my wife uses mine all the time ;)
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And bring weed instead of cigars lol