I’m surprised you don’t have more companies wanting to sponsor you. You’re an excellent salesman. Every time you post a video it costs me money lol. My camping gear is now pretty much identical to yours and I’m very happy with the things you recommend.
Thanks. I love these "what I pack when moto camping" videos. It's great to see what others pack and why, and I almost always pick up a useful tip or gear recommendation. I'm considerably more ultralight with the exception of my large tool roll and my 2.9 liter titanium pot, because I like being able to cook when moto camping as opposed to rehydrating food.
It’s nice to see that you are human &. NOT an organized robot all the time :-) I am a LONGTIME outdoors person (skiing, climbing, backpacking, hunting, etc...) but I’m new to camping on the bike. My wife & I are working hard to limit weight & bulk. Your tips are helpful. Keep up the good work. Your videos have very good production value, are informative, & you seem like a genuinely nice person. We enjoy your channel. Your video regarding addiction was touching, I can relate. Thank you sir
I'm glad. You touch on first aid kit . alway carry one on my bike , along with a foil survival blanket with hand warmers. I been stranded off-road over night , these make a bad night. A lot better also carry two chem lights. This will save on flash light battery or to use your having to motorcycle headlight.
Hey Tim, thank you for creating high quality educational videos. Being a novice to motorcycle traveling, your videos provide a lot of useful information - some of them I already have applied on my tours! Keep up the great work (please)!
If it hasn't already been mentioned, Tyvek house-wrap makes for a really good lightweight, compact groundcover. It can be used as a shelter or wind-block as well.
The day I rode into Death Valley it was 117 degs at Stovepipe Wells, my planned stop. I kept rolling West then North and that night I set my tent up next to a snowbank on a mountainside...
Hey Bud, if you haven't I would suggest you mark you pannier to indicate where you keep your first aide kit, you could save your life if someone finds it
In preparation for my 10K mile, two month tour of the US this year I've been watching many of your videos. You do such an amazing job and fill each one with useful information that I am sure will pay off as I enjoy my trip. I've done plenty of riding but not very much camping so you are a true asset when it come to combining the two. Keep up the outstanding work.
I just started watching your videos and they're very educational for bike camping..Some great tips..They really help out alot..So thanks mate.. And hi from OZ👍
Thanks for the great video. I am about to embark on my first motorcycle camping trip and all your camping tips and gear recommendations are incredibly useful. Keep it up with the great content!
I watched your video on the packing cubes, fantastic! Just spent 9 days in VT on my R1150R Rockster and those cubes saved me so much time, i had them all stowed in my panniers with no troubles. Loving your videos!
Thanks Tim. Getting ready for my first motorcycle camping trip. I will be traveling with my wife, therefore packing all the right things is very important. Thank you for all the helpful tips.
the link list on the description is amazing! you're the only thats meticulously made a list of links like that. thank you! will be buying off of your amazon link -Mike from the Philippines.
Tim, thank you for another great video. I've watched most of your content and even read your book, which is a great read. I have learned a ton and look forward to each new post. One thing that's been mentioned various times here and there is rain. Moto camping, and videos about it, are better on the sunny warm days of course. You've done at least one video on cold weather gear and camping. How about a video specifically on dealing with sustained rain. Suppose you are on a long trip in cool weather and it just rains constantly for days. Eventually you seek refuge in a hotel but when you are stuck riding, camping, cooking, living in the rain, how do you deal with it. I'm sure you can offer some great tips based on your experience.
Steve, I am definitely going to put that video together soon. I have been getting a lot of request for it. I was hoping for a rainy day to show it in action but we don't many of those around here so I may need to just make the video without the rain. Thanks for the comment my friend.
Actually very encouraging to see you get a tad haphazard on the packing. I am still on a 60 year journey towards "organized", so I'll be getting some packing cubes eventually. Meantime, the TigerExplorer is back from getting new tires and do-dads, so I'm ready to throw my mess together and ride! Blessings to all y'all on this channel!
Back in the 80s my mate and I rode our GSXr 750s race reps with a small pack on the back seat 1500 miles down to spain.No real planning but we had a map and some great 2 star hotels and hostels.Taking this amount of kit would drive me mental.
That’s a nice sleeping pad ,however you’ll know total and absolute comfort if you ever try a leisure lite cot from Therm o Rest (American Made) . It breaks down smaller than just about any sleeping pad.
I’ve looked at this and similar cots, but have one concern: It looks to me like all the weight is concentrated at tiny spots on the tent floor. What’s the potential for this damaging or prematurely wearing holes in the floor? I see they have some kind of “coasters” available for the cot feet, so maybe not so much of a concern?
Thanks for the video Tim, always enjoy your take on camping. Sadly, the price of a lot of your kit items are just crazy here in Australia. For example, your tent has an Amazon US price of $162.49 (a good price). On the Amazon Au site it's listed for...$559.94 to $573.63!! As you can see, I need to make my own arrangements with locally (read reasonably-priced) gear. However, I still love m/c camping, indeed last weekend I spent two nights camping next to the bike at a rally. Life's good!
Nice Shinkos, look forward to comparing notes at the end of the year. I stopped carrying an E-tool (shovel), it was too heavy and I found i rarely used it. I get it if it is to put out fires. I drown and stir until heat is gone. I also carry a small poop spade I can use if needed.
I’ve been planing a 45 day outing from the Northeast to Northern Alaska and then back down to the coast of Oregon and California and back home again. I say 45 days, but it will take as long as it takes. I enjoyed your video and I bought packing cubes (thank you very much). My list has more clothes than you mentioned in your video but not excessively so. Everything I am wearing was selected for their wicking properties or layering. My entire garment list packs into one 37 liter pannier with room to spare thanks to your suggestion to use the packing cubes. I will be taking a Jet boil, dehydrated food, mostly breakfast stuff, cereal, granola, and fruit leather. I’ve been watching Amanda of “As the crow flies” for meals I can easily fix and buy ingredients along the way. Thanks for Sharing your adventure(s) and your knowledge..... Ride Safe!! Roger
I don’t recall if you ever talked about compressed biodegradable towels. I keep 7 in one of those orange waterproof match holders in the outside Molle webbing of my first aid kit. I think they are great I prefer them to wet wipes that dry out in here the AZ heat in my saddle bags.
Well done Tim! I know you’re a coffee lover as much as I am. I take my manual coffee grinder with me on my Moto adventures and use the same collapsible cup. Nothing like fresh ground coffee on a cold camping morning next to a fire!
I've always tried to cut down my weight and found water was my largest issue.. Each bottle is 1.1lbs and I use to carry 4-5 of these depending on my adventure.. Then I found the grayl water bottle that filters any water source into clean drinking water and weighs only 300gr plus removes more of the nasty's than most filters and is used world wide .. My area is all streams and rivers and this device lightened my load by about 4lbs.. Jet boil, the grayl water filter bottle and the gosun solar stove are my favorites, make sure to get the stove adapter for the jetboil .. i think we have nearly the same gear, but I found the REI air-light chair was more comfortable for me(and less costly), my 25000 mah charger is also a booster for my battery and my first aid kit is about 20x smaller.. I figured if i get injured bad enough to use it, I would not be looking to continue my journey.. Electric espresso machine(340gr) and short wave radio are my luxury items.. Nice video..!!
First video of yours I've come across. I subbed. I'll work my way through your older content also. Thought I'd let you know I appreciate you taking the time to post this.
Good video Tim, actually I took it as a refresher course / reminder that I need to check out my first aid kit and a couple other things making my mental notes for my upcoming trips. I look forward to you upcoming videos. Thank you
I didn't realize how much stuff you had packed until I saw it laid-out on the ground. Holy cow, LoL ! Seriously though, all worthwhile stuff. It's soon camping time here in PA - i can't wait ! Always enjoyable watching your videos. Safe travels !
The thing that I started carrying this year is a tire plug kit an a can of fixaflat,,was about 2 hours from home an somehow got a nail,,,all told close to 250$ to get a tire an put on,,it would have been not even have that here,,,oh well,,,that's one reason I like RUclips, always learning,,thxs for sharing,,an as always be safe,,,gb
Great video. It's nice to see what others take on there trip. Ill be doing my first weekend trip on my 2018 klx250 this year. A much smaller bike and a little less gear but still a great time!
Thanks Tim. I have packed equal loads of necessary equipment for road running. My tour is of a longer duration and I carry a tad more allowing for longer camp comfort. From this video I learned that I do not pack too much for short duration motorcycle trips. I pack all equipment in SealLine duffels, strapped to the passenger seat and hold bars, and use bag liners in the panniers. I carry a scale to ensure pannier inserts are equal in mass. Much improved handling from this effort. Enjoy the road Brother.
Thanks Darrell, I use a scale too, I try to get things even before I leave and then try to keep everything on the same side it starts in. Can be tricky to do though, easier said than done. Ride safe!
Thanks, man! This video was extremely helpful. I am planning to ride from Louisiana via east coast up to Niagara Falls this summer. I needed this video to give me some ideas. I will definitely think about buying liners form my saddlebags. Thanks again!
Hey Tim, love your vids. Suggestion - helmet is highest point on your bike. Use it as a see-me-coming flag. A flat black helmet is for the Harley crowd. White is best! Probably cooler too. Simple test - look for riders with dark helmets then look away just a few degrees...they disappear from your vision! Then look for white helmeted riders...
You think you could do a short thing on what you do to make your campfires when you're clearly off the beaten path? Foraging for wood, axe, hatchet or knife for chopping and kindling and what you do to light the fire in dry or damp conditions? I for one think a fire every evening is a must. What are your thoughts?
Hi Joe, great questions. I usually look for small already downed wood to pick up. I used to carry a hatchet but affter a while found it wasn't worth the weight fo me. I do a carry a shovel to bury the fire and smother it when I am done. I have a fire most nights, sometimes I just hang in my tent and skip the fire though.
Great video man, I'm planning some multi-day trips this year (if they ever open up the parks again) and deciding what to pack and where to pack it is weighing on my mind. I'm enjoying your back catalog of videos too!
Great timing on the video. Hopefully, I will be headed out tomorrow for a trip from Oklahoma to Tucson via southern NM, then to southern Utah then ??? If nothing too major happens here at home, Wifee said I should be gone between 2-3 weeks. We'll see. Thanks for the good tips on all your videos. I almost had forgotten to get jerky!
I love your videos! Always informative and ALWAYS make me look forward to getting out and camping from the bike! I've borrowed a lot of your ideas after seeing the way you do things. Thanks for the amazing tips! Happy and safe travels!
Can't believe I just now found your channel, (probably 'cause I'm usually out riding) I really enjoy motorcycle adventure travel ! Spent way to much time yesterday "binge watching" your channel .LOL You now have a new subscriber !
Sawyers are a life saver. They're so tiny I keep it in my tank bag. I can quickly pick up water from a steam and drink it during a break in a few minutes.
Looking forward to your sleeping bag review as i bought exactly the same 3weeks ago. Hope it is gonna be good for really early and late season camping trips :]
Tim !! I know you like your coffee so i'm sending something I've found on Amazon... Winterial Compact Percolator Coffee Maker for Camping, Backpacking, Camping Coffee, Coffee Maker, Includes Cups ..
Thank you for sharing your videos! This film is very practical, especially looking at this weather environment, just like my country - summer is very hot and hot.
Hey Tim, it's my first time here. What a great video man! I'm a big fan now and I'm about to just like, watch all your vids. All the best dude, safe riding!
Great video as usual with a few good pointers. I've been around quite a few times more than you but it's always good to see how others do it and a lot of the new ideas are technology based. I'll get myself a Pacsafe and water filter for justin (case) but I cannot resist commenting on your North American footwear. We here in Oz call them thongs not flip flops, so much more evocative don't you think? Also I think the ground sheet you have under your tent is nice for keeping the tent base clean, but you do have to be careful if it rains overnight, as water running off the tent onto the groundsheet can then flow back under your tent base... I always make sure it doesn't extend beyond the canopy of the fly. I also carry a light stainless steel billy for boiling water on a fire (so much nicer than a gas burner if there are no total fire bans). Oh and yes, I gave you a thumbs up on your Sawer Squeeze review video too :)
Starting a GoFundMe to get you an extra extra tire gauge Tim. Stay tuned... ;-) Seriously though, thanks again for sharing this stuff, doing some final prep for some upcoming trips so this was a great refresher.
Hi Tim we call the hat you have for cold weather a touque here in 🇨🇦 when my wife and I were in Florida it was quite cold a couple of nights so we wore our torques. The US folks all around us called them tobaggons . That’s what we use in the snow for riding down large hills . Just some small difference in lingo between us folks. 🏍🤔😃 cheers ride safe . 🇨🇦
I also know "toboggan" as a long wooden sled with an up curved front. I grew up in PA. The folks in NC call the hat a "toboggan," pretty confusing at first. We always called them "beenies." The military calls them "watch caps." Thought I'd return the lingo favor since you were so gracious to share.
Thanks for the video! I'm really in need of a motorcycle trip. Cables & peanut butter in your tanks bag, liked a lot :) Tim I was hoping to see the packing cubes, I still didn't find them and I'll need them soon this month. Jetboil seems a good friend in a motorcycle trip. I have old 'campingas' stuff.
Hello Tim, thanks for all the tips. As I am planning a long journey on my motorcycle, I was wondering if you did something special in regards to food storage where wildlife animals could become a serious issue. Leaving it in my locked paniers I would be afraid an animal such as a bear could easily try to get at it no matter what and perhaps damage my motorcycle. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance, Laurent
When I was younger I took a bike trip but couldn't leave the bike for fear my $300 sleeping bag would be gone before my hike was over. So I seen the grand canyon from near the parking lot. Today I think I would make a mount for a back pack. Leave the things easy to replace like clothing and food on the bike, take the goodies with me in the back pack.
I bought the KELTY TN2 (TENT), love the breezes it provides. However, what can I use or modify a little, if I want to prevent too much breeze on a colder night? thx
I’ve been working full time since I was a teenager,I’m 36 this year and being laid off from my job of 9 years in a month. I am taking a year (or more) to explore my own interests and a lot of solo travel including finally riding to Alaska and heading to baja and beyond in my 4x4 van. I’m stoked
Recently found your channel and enjoyed the content and subsequently subscribed to your channel. What is the helmet chin mount you use with your GoPro? I’m currently using an AGV K6 helmet, but it’s pointed at the chin and need an offset mount similar to yours.
Man, wish I would have seen your video before I bought my panniers... That is exactly the size I was looking for, but didn't see anything like that in my searches. Oh well...
Teton sleeping bags, I bought the 20 degree bag based on your recommendation and your size. The bag is suitable for a corpse, they don't move. Way to tight. I am 5'11" and 230lbs. I am forced to make my purchases online due to the pandemic. If I had seen this bag in person I would have wondered how you had fit in it. You would have to maintain a coffin posture for this thing to work. Are you being paid by the manufactures for these reviews?
Rubber gloves, gotta have those too. Do you use the tarp as a ground sheet? Why or why not? What about a cover for your bike? Just to keep the tree sap and crud off it.
Great video as always. I would suggest carrying a fixed blade knife if you do a lot of rough camping like BLM or national forest. If you ever end up in a situation where you need to hard use your knife you would rather have a fixed blade, even a small one. My motorcycle camping set up just has a Mora Kansobal in it.. Inexpensive, light weight and takes a ton of abuse. I always get a ton of inspired suggestions from you videos, keep them up.
Uhmmmm, is that trash or an empty in your cargo net? YES, either you're relaxing more in front of the camera or your acting skills are getting excellent. One of the more technical shoots you've done. very nice set-up, angles, edit, etc....Basically, this video REALLY REALLY made me Smile. (stupid grin all the way) Hey, Just got my new ADV bike and getting out this weekend for a trip with a buddy in the AZ west of Casa Grande. I'm gonna miss ya when you head-out, but also can't wait.
Thanks! It was trash to take out with me. Definitely not easy leaving AZ. This was a fun video to make, this topic is easy for me to talk about. Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video, thanks for sharing your insights! I'm heading on a week and half long camping adventure in CO and NM next week and just added my back seat for additional storage/strap spots. Any tips or videos to check out for long camping adventures? I'm on a Honda Shadow ACE. This is my first moto camping adventure. Send some video links my way if you do have additional videos. I just discovered your channel.
Thanks Kat! I have a playlist on my channel all about motorcycle camping tips, lots if videos on here related to camping. Good luck, let me know if you have any questions! Have a safe trip 🙂
About how many liters of luggage do you use? I have the crummy vario bags. Top box stays on all the time with rain gear, warmer clothes, etc. side cases get clothes and food stuff. My camping gear juuuust squeezes into a 40L dry bag. I always feel like I take too much stuff but I really don’t
Hi Tim recently retired 65 years old have Harley Touring bike and hope to do serious traveling camping seems to be cheapest way but with all the crazy people now in this world Im a little worried on travel alone and what measures do you take for safety
I've never ran into a problem camping, I just take precautions and use common sense, plus trust your instinct. If it doesnt feel right, it probably isn't and you should look for a different place to sleep. I'll make a video about this soon.
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I’m surprised you don’t have more companies wanting to sponsor you. You’re an excellent salesman. Every time you post a video it costs me money lol. My camping gear is now pretty much identical to yours and I’m very happy with the things you recommend.
LOL thanks Scott, I appreciate that. Glad you are happy with my recommendations!
Thanks. I love these "what I pack when moto camping" videos. It's great to see what others pack and why, and I almost always pick up a useful tip or gear recommendation. I'm considerably more ultralight with the exception of my large tool roll and my 2.9 liter titanium pot, because I like being able to cook when moto camping as opposed to rehydrating food.
It’s nice to see that you are human &. NOT an organized robot all the time :-) I am a LONGTIME outdoors person (skiing, climbing, backpacking, hunting, etc...) but I’m new to camping on the bike. My wife & I are working hard to limit weight & bulk. Your tips are helpful. Keep up the good work. Your videos have very good production value, are informative, & you seem like a genuinely nice person. We enjoy your channel. Your video regarding addiction was touching, I can relate. Thank you sir
J G agreed, she is pretty amazing :-)
J G I suggest looking at your church for a woman who grew up on a farm :-)
I'm glad. You touch on first aid kit . alway carry one on my bike , along with a foil survival blanket with hand warmers. I been stranded off-road over night , these make a bad night. A lot better also carry two chem lights. This will save on flash light battery or to use your having to motorcycle headlight.
Hey Tim,
thank you for creating high quality educational videos. Being a novice to motorcycle traveling, your videos provide a lot of useful information - some of them I already have applied on my tours!
Keep up the great work (please)!
Thank you! That is great to hear. Ride safe!!
If it hasn't already been mentioned, Tyvek house-wrap makes for a really good lightweight, compact groundcover. It can be used as a shelter or wind-block as well.
The day I rode into Death Valley it was 117 degs at Stovepipe Wells, my planned stop. I kept rolling West then North and that night I set my tent up next to a snowbank on a mountainside...
Hey Bud, if you haven't I would suggest you mark you pannier to indicate where you keep your first aide kit, you could save your life if someone finds it
Excellent idea, thanks!
Most of us that have moto camped for a while sort out the same ideas and kit, but every day is a school day watching your videos too 👍
In preparation for my 10K mile, two month tour of the US this year I've been watching many of your videos. You do such an amazing job and fill each one with useful information that I am sure will pay off as I enjoy my trip. I've done plenty of riding but not very much camping so you are a true asset when it come to combining the two. Keep up the outstanding work.
I just started watching your videos and they're very educational for bike camping..Some great tips..They really help out alot..So thanks mate..
And hi from OZ👍
Thanks for the great video. I am about to embark on my first motorcycle camping trip and all your camping tips and gear recommendations are incredibly useful. Keep it up with the great content!
Thanks and good luck on your adventure!
I watched your video on the packing cubes, fantastic! Just spent 9 days in VT on my R1150R Rockster and those cubes saved me so much time, i had them all stowed in my panniers with no troubles. Loving your videos!
Awesome! Glad that worked out. Thanks!
Thanks Tim. Getting ready for my first motorcycle camping trip. I will be traveling with my wife, therefore packing all the right things is very important. Thank you for all the helpful tips.
The one thing I ALWAYS whether I'm camping or touring is a tire repair kit. Great video.
the link list on the description is amazing! you're the only thats meticulously made a list of links like that. thank you! will be buying off of your amazon link
-Mike from the Philippines.
Thanks Mike! I appreciate that.
Great video ! Really like this format , off the cuff style , less refined
Awesome thank you !!
Tim, thank you for another great video. I've watched most of your content and even read your book, which is a great read. I have learned a ton and look forward to each new post. One thing that's been mentioned various times here and there is rain. Moto camping, and videos about it, are better on the sunny warm days of course. You've done at least one video on cold weather gear and camping. How about a video specifically on dealing with sustained rain. Suppose you are on a long trip in cool weather and it just rains constantly for days. Eventually you seek refuge in a hotel but when you are stuck riding, camping, cooking, living in the rain, how do you deal with it. I'm sure you can offer some great tips based on your experience.
Steve, I am definitely going to put that video together soon. I have been getting a lot of request for it. I was hoping for a rainy day to show it in action but we don't many of those around here so I may need to just make the video without the rain. Thanks for the comment my friend.
Actually very encouraging to see you get a tad haphazard on the packing. I am still on a 60 year journey towards "organized", so I'll be getting some packing cubes eventually. Meantime, the TigerExplorer is back from getting new tires and do-dads, so I'm ready to throw my mess together and ride!
Blessings to all y'all on this channel!
Thanks Kevin! Enjoy those new tires, ride safe my friend!
Back in the 80s my mate and I rode our GSXr 750s race reps with a small pack on the back seat 1500 miles down to spain.No real planning but we had a map and some great 2 star hotels and hostels.Taking this amount of kit would drive me mental.
Liners for my throwover saddlebags are the cloth reusable Wally world shopping bags. Anything that needs weather protection goes in gallon ziplocs.
That’s a nice sleeping pad ,however you’ll know total and absolute comfort if you ever try a leisure lite cot from Therm o Rest (American Made) . It breaks down smaller than just about any sleeping pad.
I’ve looked at this and similar cots, but have one concern: It looks to me like all the weight is concentrated at tiny spots on the tent floor. What’s the potential for this damaging or prematurely wearing holes in the floor?
I see they have some kind of “coasters” available for the cot feet, so maybe not so much of a concern?
Thanks for the video Tim, always enjoy your take on camping. Sadly, the price of a lot of your kit items are just crazy here in Australia. For example, your tent has an Amazon US price of $162.49 (a good price). On the Amazon Au site it's listed for...$559.94 to $573.63!! As you can see, I need to make my own arrangements with locally (read reasonably-priced) gear. However, I still love m/c camping, indeed last weekend I spent two nights camping next to the bike at a rally. Life's good!
That is a crazy price jump!
Do you have a Decathlon near you? I suggest going in and having a look. It's a bit like a trip to Bunnings though so watch out 😀
Nice Shinkos, look forward to comparing notes at the end of the year. I stopped carrying an E-tool (shovel), it was too heavy and I found i rarely used it. I get it if it is to put out fires. I drown and stir until heat is gone. I also carry a small poop spade I can use if needed.
I use it for fires, I dont carry enough water to drown it out so the metal shovel helps. It is heavy though 😑 tires are great so far.
I’ve been planing a 45 day outing from the Northeast to Northern Alaska and then back down to the coast of Oregon and California and back home again. I say 45 days, but it will take as long as it takes. I enjoyed your video and I bought packing cubes (thank you very much). My list has more clothes than you mentioned in your video but not excessively so. Everything I am wearing was selected for their wicking properties or layering. My entire garment list packs into one 37 liter pannier with room to spare thanks to your suggestion to use the packing cubes. I will be taking a Jet boil, dehydrated food, mostly breakfast stuff, cereal, granola, and fruit leather. I’ve been watching Amanda of “As the crow flies” for meals I can easily fix and buy ingredients along the way. Thanks for Sharing your adventure(s) and your knowledge..... Ride Safe!! Roger
I don’t recall if you ever talked about compressed biodegradable towels. I keep 7 in one of those orange waterproof match holders in the outside Molle webbing of my first aid kit. I think they are great I prefer them to wet wipes that dry out in here the AZ heat in my saddle bags.
Thanks for the video! We're right on the edge of riding/camping season and I can't wait to get out.
I'm planning a little last-minute trip into Banff/Jasper, AB in a few weeks and found your videos just in time. Thanks!
Awesome! Ride safe!
Well done Tim! I know you’re a coffee lover as much as I am. I take my manual coffee grinder with me on my Moto adventures and use the same collapsible cup. Nothing like fresh ground coffee on a cold camping morning next to a fire!
I agree! The coffee is delicious by the way, thanks again. I had been wanting to try the Starbucks instant for a long time, it's great!
I've always tried to cut down my weight and found water was my largest issue.. Each bottle is 1.1lbs and I use to carry 4-5 of these depending on my adventure.. Then I found the grayl water bottle that filters any water source into clean drinking water and weighs only 300gr plus removes more of the nasty's than most filters and is used world wide .. My area is all streams and rivers and this device lightened my load by about 4lbs.. Jet boil, the grayl water filter bottle and the gosun solar stove are my favorites, make sure to get the stove adapter for the jetboil .. i think we have nearly the same gear, but I found the REI air-light chair was more comfortable for me(and less costly), my 25000 mah charger is also a booster for my battery and my first aid kit is about 20x smaller.. I figured if i get injured bad enough to use it, I would not be looking to continue my journey.. Electric espresso machine(340gr) and short wave radio are my luxury items.. Nice video..!!
Great, inspiring, and encouraging . ENJOY and keep sending these videos
First video of yours I've come across. I subbed. I'll work my way through your older content also. Thought I'd let you know I appreciate you taking the time to post this.
Good video Tim, actually I took it as a refresher course / reminder that I need to check out my first aid kit and a couple other things making my mental notes for my upcoming trips. I look forward to you upcoming videos. Thank you
I think that was well thought out in minimizing and balancing the weight and what you need, and would use it as reference. Thank you 👍
I didn't realize how much stuff you had packed until I saw it laid-out on the ground. Holy cow, LoL !
Seriously though, all worthwhile stuff. It's soon camping time here in PA - i can't wait !
Always enjoyable watching your videos. Safe travels !
Thanks Thomas! It is surprising to me too that it all fits in there.
The thing that I started carrying this year is a tire plug kit an a can of fixaflat,,was about 2 hours from home an somehow got a nail,,,all told close to 250$ to get a tire an put on,,it would have been not even have that here,,,oh well,,,that's one reason I like RUclips, always learning,,thxs for sharing,,an as always be safe,,,gb
Great video. It's nice to see what others take on there trip. Ill be doing my first weekend trip on my 2018 klx250 this year. A much smaller bike and a little less gear but still a great time!
Thanks Tim. I have packed equal loads of necessary equipment for road running. My tour is of a longer duration and I carry a tad more allowing for longer camp comfort. From this video I learned that I do not pack too much for short duration motorcycle trips. I pack all equipment in SealLine duffels, strapped to the passenger seat and hold bars, and use bag liners in the panniers. I carry a scale to ensure pannier inserts are equal in mass. Much improved handling from this effort. Enjoy the road Brother.
Thanks Darrell, I use a scale too, I try to get things even before I leave and then try to keep everything on the same side it starts in. Can be tricky to do though, easier said than done. Ride safe!
Epic video here! Thank you for showing your style of biking/camping! Tips and tricks are key and different for everyone! Love your channel!
Thanks for the video bro. I'm headed out on my first big motorcycle camp and very unsure of what to take. This helped immensely!
Thanks, man! This video was extremely helpful. I am planning to ride from Louisiana via east coast up to Niagara Falls this summer. I needed this video to give me some ideas. I will definitely think about buying liners form my saddlebags. Thanks again!
Thanks, sounds like a great plan. Ride safe!!
Hey Tim, love your vids. Suggestion - helmet is highest point on your bike. Use it as a see-me-coming flag. A flat black helmet is for the Harley crowd. White is best! Probably cooler too. Simple test - look for riders with dark helmets then look away just a few degrees...they disappear from your vision! Then look for white helmeted riders...
11:42 My brother has a powerbank that doubles as a jumpstarter for vehicles (up to 8 cylinders). It's nuts, and so useful.
You think you could do a short thing on what you do to make your campfires when you're clearly off the beaten path? Foraging for wood, axe, hatchet or knife for chopping and kindling and what you do to light the fire in dry or damp conditions? I for one think a fire every evening is a must. What are your thoughts?
Hi Joe, great questions. I usually look for small already downed wood to pick up. I used to carry a hatchet but affter a while found it wasn't worth the weight fo me. I do a carry a shovel to bury the fire and smother it when I am done. I have a fire most nights, sometimes I just hang in my tent and skip the fire though.
Great video man, I'm planning some multi-day trips this year (if they ever open up the parks again) and deciding what to pack and where to pack it is weighing on my mind. I'm enjoying your back catalog of videos too!
Same here! Trying to outfit my Sv650x for some week trips. Just waiting for parks to open!
Great timing on the video. Hopefully, I will be headed out tomorrow for a trip from Oklahoma to Tucson via southern NM, then to southern Utah then ??? If nothing too major happens here at home, Wifee said I should be gone between 2-3 weeks. We'll see. Thanks for the good tips on all your videos. I almost had forgotten to get jerky!
Thanks Dennis, good luck on your trip!
I love your videos! Always informative and ALWAYS make me look forward to getting out and camping from the bike! I've borrowed a lot of your ideas after seeing the way you do things. Thanks for the amazing tips! Happy and safe travels!
Thanks Ali! You too, happy travels my friend!
Can't believe I just now found your channel, (probably 'cause I'm usually out riding)
I really enjoy motorcycle adventure travel !
Spent way to much time yesterday "binge watching" your channel .LOL You now have a new subscriber !
Sawyers are a life saver. They're so tiny I keep it in my tank bag. I can quickly pick up water from a steam and drink it during a break in a few minutes.
Where’s the harmonica or the Irish tin whistle to Serenade the desert and mountains? plus it’s kinda fun around the fire.
I second the pannier liners. Would not have panniers without liners. Too convenient. Great video.
Not that different to my load for a cross-country trip I did 10, 12 years ago! ... I really need to get back to motorcycle camping!
Looking forward to your sleeping bag review as i bought exactly the same 3weeks ago. Hope it is gonna be good for really early and late season camping trips :]
Thanks for taking the time to share your equipment, I'm checking gear today. (this message from LibVille CT).
Thanks Charles
Tim !! I know you like your coffee so i'm sending something I've found on Amazon... Winterial Compact Percolator Coffee Maker for Camping, Backpacking, Camping Coffee, Coffee Maker, Includes Cups ..
Thank you Timothy, I know you meant that for Tim, but I had not seen it before and may just be what I need!
Ivan Yoder no problem, funny thing is they won’t ship it to Alaska lol
Thank you for sharing your videos!
This film is very practical, especially looking at this weather environment, just like my country - summer is very hot and hot.
The chair they make a foot print for on Amazon should check it out makes going on sandy beach easier so you dont sink.
Good vid... Remember, We always like watchin food prep and campfires😎😎
"Saftey first... music second" XD I'm dying that was so good.
Ps. Well done getting a packing video under 25 minutes. XD It's hard!!
Lol thanks 😂 Also, yes it is tough, there was a lot of editing to get it down as short as it was.
Hey Tim, it's my first time here. What a great video man! I'm a big fan now and I'm about to just like, watch all your vids. All the best dude, safe riding!
Thanks Winston! Glad you stopped by and are enjoying my videos! Ride safe!
Great video! Glad to see I'm not the only one that packs a lot of stuff.
LOL I like to be comfortable 😎
Great video as usual with a few good pointers. I've been around quite a few times more than you but it's always good to see how others do it and a lot of the new ideas are technology based. I'll get myself a Pacsafe and water filter for justin (case) but I cannot resist commenting on your North American footwear. We here in Oz call them thongs not flip flops, so much more evocative don't you think? Also I think the ground sheet you have under your tent is nice for keeping the tent base clean, but you do have to be careful if it rains overnight, as water running off the tent onto the groundsheet can then flow back under your tent base... I always make sure it doesn't extend beyond the canopy of the fly. I also carry a light stainless steel billy for boiling water on a fire (so much nicer than a gas burner if there are no total fire bans). Oh and yes, I gave you a thumbs up on your Sawer Squeeze review video too :)
Have you done a series on riding in the snow ??
Not yet!
Really love your enthusiastic style, and loved the video! Subscribed!
Thanks for showing us what you bring with you on a camping trip!👍
I really appreciate the video, I hope to bump into you in the Midwest and say hello. 👍
What is the name of those bike cases, I did not get the name -- thank you
Starting a GoFundMe to get you an extra extra tire gauge Tim. Stay tuned... ;-) Seriously though, thanks again for sharing this stuff, doing some final prep for some upcoming trips so this was a great refresher.
Lol thanks haha
Ride Safe Brother .. thanks for sharing
I just recently discovered your channel, I'm liking the content and some very good advice. Stay safe.
Thanks Thomas, glad you are enjoying my videos.
Hi Tim we call the hat you have for cold weather a touque here in 🇨🇦 when my wife and I were in Florida it was quite cold a couple of nights so we wore our torques. The US folks all around us called them tobaggons . That’s what we use in the snow for riding down large hills . Just some small difference in lingo between us folks. 🏍🤔😃 cheers ride safe . 🇨🇦
I also know "toboggan" as a long wooden sled with an up curved front. I grew up in PA. The folks in NC call the hat a "toboggan," pretty confusing at first. We always called them "beenies." The military calls them "watch caps." Thought I'd return the lingo favor since you were so gracious to share.
Interesting stuff! Thanks guys!
For the record, I watched your Sawyer Squeeze video, and then immediately bought one.
your videos really helpful in my touring activities with my bike. thank you. keep the good vibes. 🍻 cheers
Thanks my friend! I appreciate that.
if you wear 'em ... extra glasses. and a small repair kit of jb weld and the usual ty-raps tape and loctite.,
Thanks for the video! I'm really in need of a motorcycle trip.
Cables & peanut butter in your tanks bag, liked a lot :) Tim I was hoping to see the packing cubes, I still didn't find them and I'll need them soon this month.
Jetboil seems a good friend in a motorcycle trip. I have old 'campingas' stuff.
Rui, here is a link to packing cubes, but I am not sure if it will show up for you out of the US. amzn.to/2TMJuU3
Good luck my friend!
Love the raw load out of your random hit the road gear... always seem to bring to much when I just go..
Thanks!
Hello Tim, thanks for all the tips. As I am planning a long journey on my motorcycle, I was wondering if you did something special in regards to food storage where wildlife animals could become a serious issue. Leaving it in my locked paniers I would be afraid an animal such as a bear could easily try to get at it no matter what and perhaps damage my motorcycle. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance, Laurent
When I was younger I took a bike trip but couldn't leave the bike for fear my $300 sleeping bag would be gone before my hike was over. So I seen the grand canyon from near the parking lot. Today I think I would make a mount for a back pack. Leave the things easy to replace like clothing and food on the bike, take the goodies with me in the back pack.
That's a great idea!
Excellent realistic packing video
Tim remember the metal theft deterrent net you showed a couple years ago? Can you send the link please? Love your videos. Lotsa great tips
Pacsafe cargo net
@@FTAAdventures Thank you Tim!!
I bet it takes some skills handling that GS offroad!. Thanks for the great video.
I bought the KELTY TN2 (TENT), love the breezes it provides. However, what can I use or modify a little, if I want to prevent too much breeze on a colder night? thx
I wasted my youth working. Please get out and see this beautiful country everyone. This guy gets it.
Thank you my friend, so true! Everyone needs more adventure!
I’ve been working full time since I was a teenager,I’m 36 this year and being laid off from my job of 9 years in a month. I am taking a year (or more) to explore my own interests and a lot of solo travel including finally riding to Alaska and heading to baja and beyond in my 4x4 van. I’m stoked
Recently found your channel and enjoyed the content and subsequently subscribed to your channel.
What is the helmet chin mount you use with your GoPro?
I’m currently using an AGV K6 helmet, but it’s pointed at the chin and need an offset mount similar to yours.
Man, wish I would have seen your video before I bought my panniers... That is exactly the size I was looking for, but didn't see anything like that in my searches. Oh well...
Teton sleeping bags, I bought the 20 degree bag based on your recommendation and your size. The bag is suitable for a corpse, they don't move. Way to tight. I am 5'11" and 230lbs. I am forced to make my purchases online due to the pandemic. If I had seen this bag in person I would have wondered how you had fit in it. You would have to maintain a coffin posture for this thing to work. Are you being paid by the manufactures for these reviews?
Thanks for the video, I end up about the same 1-night vs 1-week is really not that different.
Rubber gloves, gotta have those too. Do you use the tarp as a ground sheet? Why or why not? What about a cover for your bike? Just to keep the tree sap and crud off it.
I have to try this motocamping. Looks great. Ride Fast Ride Safe!
Great video as always. I would suggest carrying a fixed blade knife if you do a lot of rough camping like BLM or national forest. If you ever end up in a situation where you need to hard use your knife you would rather have a fixed blade, even a small one. My motorcycle camping set up just has a Mora Kansobal in it.. Inexpensive, light weight and takes a ton of abuse. I always get a ton of inspired suggestions from you videos, keep them up.
Thanks! I appreciate that, and great tip about the fixed blade!
Where did you get that pack for your Sawyer squeeze
Please tell us the year make and model you your motorcycle (Stella) ? Did I get the name right?
Uhmmmm, is that trash or an empty in your cargo net? YES, either you're relaxing more in front of the camera or your acting skills are getting excellent. One of the more technical shoots you've done. very nice set-up, angles, edit, etc....Basically, this video REALLY REALLY made me Smile. (stupid grin all the way) Hey, Just got my new ADV bike and getting out this weekend for a trip with a buddy in the AZ west of Casa Grande. I'm gonna miss ya when you head-out, but also can't wait.
Thanks! It was trash to take out with me. Definitely not easy leaving AZ. This was a fun video to make, this topic is easy for me to talk about. Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video, thanks for sharing your insights! I'm heading on a week and half long camping adventure in CO and NM next week and just added my back seat for additional storage/strap spots. Any tips or videos to check out for long camping adventures? I'm on a Honda Shadow ACE. This is my first moto camping adventure. Send some video links my way if you do have additional videos. I just discovered your channel.
Thanks Kat! I have a playlist on my channel all about motorcycle camping tips, lots if videos on here related to camping. Good luck, let me know if you have any questions! Have a safe trip 🙂
Great video. How's that helmet that you use?
Do you need that many battery packs? I installed a dual USB port and use the bike battery to charge my helmet, phone, earbuds, etc.
I'm down to just one now, but i have cameras and laptops to deal with.
how much kilo??? the bagaze can be in motorcycle???for safe drive
Thanks for another great video. What kind of tank bag is that?
Wolfman tank bag. Currently using a Mosko Moto Nomad tank bag.
About how many liters of luggage do you use? I have the crummy vario bags. Top box stays on all the time with rain gear, warmer clothes, etc. side cases get clothes and food stuff. My camping gear juuuust squeezes into a 40L dry bag. I always feel like I take too much stuff but I really don’t
Duffle is 30L, two sides equal 79L. 20L dry bag for the sleeping bag.
Hi Tim recently retired 65 years old have Harley Touring bike and hope to do serious traveling camping seems to be cheapest way but with all the crazy people now in this world Im a little worried on travel alone and what measures do you take for safety
I've never ran into a problem camping, I just take precautions and use common sense, plus trust your instinct. If it doesnt feel right, it probably isn't and you should look for a different place to sleep. I'll make a video about this soon.