100% agree. Currently sitting by my fire, in West Virginia. Spent the day on quiet roads taking in the spectacular fall colours. But don’t tell everyone, it’s a secret.
Fall camping here in Texas is the BEST. Summer is too dang hot. I’ve done it, but only on the river where I can just spend the day there. The heat is finally breaking down here, so planning the first trip for next weekend. Can’t wait!
I stopped by Moto Camp Nerd on my way home from a few days camping and visiting wineries in Western North Carolina and West Virginia. First, the store is amazing and visiting with Ben was awesome. Everything you are saying is what we experienced. Pleasant temperatures for hiking in the fall colors and hanging around a fire at night, availability of lodging and camp sites, and getting the flannels out of the closet! Appreciate the video.
Exactly. When I was younger I didn't mind camping in the summer (100+day/85night) sweating 🏀🏀's. Going car camping with the family to lake Whitney this weekend coming up and Colorado Bend the weekend after on my bike. Also have a date for Big Bend in Early December on my bike. Best time of year to camp.
I did a week in California Sierra mountain range around Lake Tahoe in October. Many campgrounds closed soon after Labor Day even though weather was still great. Able to find favorable weather with elevation. Only 4 (of 28) sites were occupied. Just checked overnight temp dropped 18 degrees two weeks after my stay there.
The weather in my neck of the woods isn’t quite that warm. 50’s daytime and 30’s or lower at night. But…I still love fall camping. It’s so much more enjoyable to sit by the campfire in the cooler temps. And I sleep much better in the cold and enjoy my sleeping bag so much more.
In recent years, rain's become a distinct possibility even in summer, around here. I honestly think it's rained more often than it hasn't on recent camps (even when taking the Cold Kiwi Rally winter camp out of the equation). It seems like being confident that "if it's fine now, it's going to be fine all day, all night and all the next day, too" is a thing of the past.
I love my puffy booties! Got a bright obnoxious pink Baffin pair on sale (for obvious reasons) and will sometimes even wear them around the house and deck.
No i pięknie ! W Polsce zimą jest czasem naprawdę zimno. Na kemping wtedy ciężko się wybrać, Ale na motocyklu jeżdżę cały sezon, jak pogoda pozwoli :_ pozdrowienia
Hurricane season really messed with camping in the SE. A drought has been happening in OH and the NE so fires are out. The whole empty campground thing...I'm not sure about that. Campgrounds are still packed on the weekends I think Ben just goes during the middle of the week and plays off the weekend warrior mentality to make himself look like an everyman.
@checkingreality I'd also so east coast is more condensed with people and less camping opportunities that are far spread out. Plus you get the leaf peepers in early fall with the changes. Funny how I remember droughts here in NC mid fall and into winter with fire bans as well right after hurricane season. I've had some really good luck with forest service campgrounds being completely empty on weekends during peak season and then some are slammed all week long. I think it really depends on how popular the area is for other activities and camping.
It's been really nice lately. 70s during the day and 40-50s at night. Perfect riding and camping weather! Although we are in central NC so it's a bit cooler up in the mountains.
I agree with everything you said, autumn is my favorite time to camp. Living also in the PNW, another point is the roads aren't dusty so getting to the campsite isn't a chore either. And it might be a coincidence but I find that my local FSRs are usually graded in the early autumn so you don't have potholes to complete with. I find the dampness of the air makes nature sounds different too, less echo-y, like having sound deadening vs not. I'm a warm sleeper as well, I was out in the low 40's last weekend and slept in my hoodie with my sleeping bag up to my waist and was just fine, though that was more due to having to sacrifice some of the sleeping bag for the dog.
100% agree. Currently sitting by my fire, in West Virginia. Spent the day on quiet roads taking in the spectacular fall colours. But don’t tell everyone, it’s a secret.
Fall camping here in Texas is the BEST. Summer is too dang hot. I’ve done it, but only on the river where I can just spend the day there. The heat is finally breaking down here, so planning the first trip for next weekend. Can’t wait!
Completely agree on the laid back and quiet nature of a fall overnight on the bike.
Always my favorite time of year to get out, ever since I was a Boy Scout!
I love camping in autumn. Love how nature prepares for winter. But I also love the cooler temperatures.
I stopped by Moto Camp Nerd on my way home from a few days camping and visiting wineries in Western North Carolina and West Virginia. First, the store is amazing and visiting with Ben was awesome. Everything you are saying is what we experienced. Pleasant temperatures for hiking in the fall colors and hanging around a fire at night, availability of lodging and camp sites, and getting the flannels out of the closet! Appreciate the video.
I can't tell you how glad I am to see someone my size do all the equipment reviews like you do, truly enjoy your channel, thanks !
Exactly. When I was younger I didn't mind camping in the summer (100+day/85night) sweating 🏀🏀's. Going car camping with the family to lake Whitney this weekend coming up and Colorado Bend the weekend after on my bike. Also have a date for Big Bend in Early December on my bike. Best time of year to camp.
I did a week in California Sierra mountain range around Lake Tahoe in October. Many campgrounds closed soon after Labor Day even though weather was still great. Able to find favorable weather with elevation. Only 4 (of 28) sites were occupied. Just checked overnight temp dropped 18 degrees two weeks after my stay there.
Awesome video guys thanks for pointing out the great things about camping in the fall, looking forward to the next video thank you
100% spot on!
Living in N. Ireland we would camp all year round. It's great for a fire , food and a beer . It's good also for guys to chat .
The weather in my neck of the woods isn’t quite that warm. 50’s daytime and 30’s or lower at night. But…I still love fall camping. It’s so much more enjoyable to sit by the campfire in the cooler temps. And I sleep much better in the cold and enjoy my sleeping bag so much more.
Not sure if you mentioned it and i just missed it, but less flying bugs to annoy you when camping.
That's it, I'm going!
In recent years, rain's become a distinct possibility even in summer, around here. I honestly think it's rained more often than it hasn't on recent camps (even when taking the Cold Kiwi Rally winter camp out of the equation). It seems like being confident that "if it's fine now, it's going to be fine all day, all night and all the next day, too" is a thing of the past.
I love my puffy booties! Got a bright obnoxious pink Baffin pair on sale (for obvious reasons) and will sometimes even wear them around the house and deck.
Love the suspenders, wish MSR pants had belt loops though. Great vid it’s finally cooling enough to camp here. Cheers from SWFL
No i pięknie ! W Polsce zimą jest czasem naprawdę zimno. Na kemping wtedy ciężko się wybrać, Ale na motocyklu jeżdżę cały sezon, jak pogoda pozwoli :_
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Were just ramping up her in AZ YEEAAA HAAA. Be safe ""RIDE ON""
We go year round! long as it not snowing or icy out
No bugs or way less bugs 👍👍
Hurricane season really messed with camping in the SE. A drought has been happening in OH and the NE so fires are out. The whole empty campground thing...I'm not sure about that. Campgrounds are still packed on the weekends I think Ben just goes during the middle of the week and plays off the weekend warrior mentality to make himself look like an everyman.
@checkingreality I'd also so east coast is more condensed with people and less camping opportunities that are far spread out. Plus you get the leaf peepers in early fall with the changes. Funny how I remember droughts here in NC mid fall and into winter with fire bans as well right after hurricane season. I've had some really good luck with forest service campgrounds being completely empty on weekends during peak season and then some are slammed all week long. I think it really depends on how popular the area is for other activities and camping.
Now, when will you do the one about winter motocamping?..🤔
@@leifiseland1218 How cold do you define for winter camping? We can make it happen!
Tarps. Tarps. Tarps.
Always have a tarp year 'round.
Pffft, shoulder camping is rookie mode. Come on out for the Jan freeze out camp!
@@chublez challenge accepted 🤘🤓
Fall means better AQI for us "allergic to outside" type folks.
How timely, I leave for NC in the morning. I have a whole new set up to test out. I’m looking forward to crisp overnight temperatures.
It's been really nice lately. 70s during the day and 40-50s at night. Perfect riding and camping weather! Although we are in central NC so it's a bit cooler up in the mountains.
@@MotoCampNerd Yes, I’ll be riding up in N. GA, maybe hit some of the BDR-X. I guess I’ll be putting the Echo Park 40° to the test.
This guy camps.
Let’s talk about getting you some BILL-E’s Bacon for your next Moto camping trip. Bacon for Bikers.
not that theres anything wrong with that....
I agree with everything you said, autumn is my favorite time to camp. Living also in the PNW, another point is the roads aren't dusty so getting to the campsite isn't a chore either. And it might be a coincidence but I find that my local FSRs are usually graded in the early autumn so you don't have potholes to complete with.
I find the dampness of the air makes nature sounds different too, less echo-y, like having sound deadening vs not. I'm a warm sleeper as well, I was out in the low 40's last weekend and slept in my hoodie with my sleeping bag up to my waist and was just fine, though that was more due to having to sacrifice some of the sleeping bag for the dog.