Chopper Camping Pro Tips
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- A pretty comprehensive detailing of what I pack for my trips on Jolene. (And also mostly for fun)
“For Americans, it’s unnatural. This level of open ended discomfort, died long ago”
-Robert Patrick 21 DAYS UNDER THE SKY
On most trips, the hardships really do make the end result that much more special and rewarding! I don’t look to suffer, but there is always some.
I’ve honed down my kit to make it easy to transport on a motorcycle, and not leave me wanting.
Coffee in the morning is always an issue, but it’s always found at some point!! Haha!
I hope you enjoy this video. I’m open to hear your opinions and recommendations. I’m always learning and I hope this helps someone else.
Wearable
Hat
Kick ass pair of boots
Helmet
Favorite t-shirt
Belt
Knife
Gloves (highly recommend MotoStuka.com)
Long sleeve shirt (sun protection)
Long sleeve shirt (for warmth)
Long Johns (top and bottom)
Leather Jacket
Socks and undies
Slip on shoes
Stocking cap
Hygiene
Toothbrush
Soap
Deodorant
Toilet paper
Health
Cup
Water bottle
Clear lens glasses
Sun glasses
Tools
Tool roll
Tool bag (with asst. bolts/nuts)
Tire spoons
Locktite
Zip ties
Spare Parts
Intake gaskets
Exhaust gaskets
Front wheel bearings
Primary belt
Gasoline
Oil
(Not shown in the video are a tire patch kit and a tire plug kit in my tool bag)
Bag
Glasses
Wallet
Sunscreen
Visine
Ear plugs
Marker
Bedroll
Waxed canvas 6’x6’
Waxed canvas 3’x8’
Tarp 12’x15’
Tarp 8’x12’
Moving blanket (pad)
Sleeping bag (40degree)
Mexican Sarape
Straps for bedroll
Asst, bungee cords
Wearable
Hat
Kick ass pair of boots
Helmet
Favorite t-shirt
Belt
Knife
Gloves (highly recommend MotoStuka.com)
Long sleeve shirt (sun protection)
Long sleeve shirt (for warmth)
Long Johns (top and bottom)
Leather Jacket
Socks and undies
Slip on shoes
Stocking cap
Hygiene
Toothbrush
Soap
Deodorant
Toilet paper
Health
Cup
Water bottle
Clear lens glasses
Sun glasses
Tools
Tool roll
Tool bag (with asst. bolts/nuts)
Tire spoons
Locktite
Zip ties
Spare Parts
Intake gaskets
Exhaust gaskets
Front wheel bearings
Primary belt
Gasoline
Oil
(Not shown in the video are a tire patch kit and a tire plug kit in my tool bag)
Bag
Glasses
Wallet
Sunscreen
Visine
Ear plugs
Marker
Bedroll
Waxed canvas 6’x6’
Waxed canvas 3’x8’
Tarp 12’x15’
Tarp 8’x12’
Moving blanket (pad)
Sleeping bag (40degree)
Mexican Sarape
Straps for bedroll
Asst, bungee cords
The choreograph with your hands when you said ‘in this wide open world” was spot on!
All good for fair weather camping, but you gotta think in terms of weather so bad it makes you wanna cry. That’s where a good tent comes into play. And I’m not talking about a big ‘Woods’ Prospector Tent. Take a page from the ‘lite gear’ hiker and/or mountaineer. Throw in a foam or inflatable mattress, and a lightweight hiking stove with disposable fuel cartridge, and some basic comfort food, i.e. coffee, ramen noodles (and set of canteens of course)... something to hold you off while the bad weather passes. And I don’t know if you’ve mentioned it, but THE absolute must have : a Headlamp! ...for those times when you’re broken down by the side of the road and need good lighting. And bring a big, fixed blade hunting knife, and learn the fine art of batonning a log to make small firewood. Happy camping! p.s. fishing rod and tackle perhaps?
p.p.s. Toilet paper! ...unless you’re ready to use tree leaves 🍁 😁
The cup is a nice touch that too many people overlook. I carry a little mug with a built-in french press and a ziploc full of coffee grounds.
I'd like to see a video of your tarp/tent set up.
Throttle cable (just the inner cable, coiled inside your headlight bucket). Great video, makes me want to get out and explore on the bike again. thanks!
Good call! I had a couple I had gotten from Ruly in Mexico a couple of years ago. Definitely need to grab another and stash it on the bike!
Thank you for the suggestion!
Awesome setup. Thanks for the info. Especially your bed roll setup.
Your hat is so bad ass my dude!!!!!!!!😂🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Thank you!
This is sick!!! Thanks Nick!!!
Thank you! I’m glad you dug it!
Dig the shirt. Ready for this year's event
Awesome set up! Mines a bit different cause fuel injection but more and more I find I need less and less. Safe Travels!
Good stuff. A lot of the standards of chopper camping came from the military. Most of the guys who founded the "biker movement" in the 50s 60s & 70s were all soldiers.
I hadn’t thought of that, but it makes sense.
Thanks for sharing!
Nice setup. I always keep a few pain pills handy…kidney stones, pulled muscles, old guy shit!
Dang old age! Haha! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Nick! Just in time for the Georgia Grundle Run next weekend!!!
I would love to see more on the knife sheath. I like the placement, and ease of reach
That knife and sheath are my “Buffalo Skinner” and a horizontal carry sheath.
I move my belt buckle to the side and put my sheath in the center of my pants.
It is so comfortable to carry this way I sometimes forget I have my knife on.
Great info. Not a lot of good videos about this, and folks definitely usually pack way more than is needed, and forget the important stuff.
I use pretty much the same setup but I also always carry my chaps and lightweight rain gear.
This is so cool, I pack pretty much the same stuff but change a few things depending on the weather. I love using just a tarp but mosquitoes and other nasty things (scorpions, snakes, spiders) have been a problem in the past: how do you deal with that? Ride safe man, have fun!
You forgot fishing 🎣 brush lines blow gun and darts, slingshot and salt and pepper
🤘😎🤘
I use a very similar setup but recently a friend gave me a hammock rain fly 10x13ft it has made packing the bike a breeze.
I don't know what kind of tent stakes you use but I've found that giant nails work great. I've have bent a couple but I've never broken one.
I use several kinds. I find them at campgrounds all the time and just continually upgrade as I find better ones!!
Thank you for sharing your input!
😂😂😂 hey,I know some one like that. 😂😂😂
Hahaha! I couldn’t help myself!
@Knivesmadebynick love you brother. See you soon.
I feel ya brother. Sciatica it’s a bitch!
How do u and Dan keep your hats in good shape
Mine gets pretty beat up from riding all year!
Hey, the wax canvas. Did you get canvas and put wax on it? You just made it yourself? Thanks for the videos.
The canvas I have was waxed, but also old, so I waxed it again myself before using.
@Knivesmadebynick Cool. Thanks for the info and the videos. Also cool seeing you at Born Free texas.
Fishen pole?
Yes! My buddy Dave and I have both added fishing gear to our bikes. I put a kit together using all “found” implements. String,weights, hooks, swivels, etc.
Thanks for the comment Steve!
Here's a comment about the helmet - solid plan, cage drivers are dumba$$es lol
Ain’t that the TRUTH!