Honda Monkey motorcycle camping: a Quite Bad trial run
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ต.ค. 2024
- Ever since I bought my Honda Monkey in spring 2022, i've like the idea of motorcycle camping, but i've never gotten around to trying it - until now. The Monkey is itty bitty and doesn't have a lot of room to carry gear, so this week i set out to see just how much gear i can carry and just how disastrous it will be should i decide to take my motorcycle camping in the wilderness.
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You didn't actually lose the hammock. You wisely used it as a trail marker to find the road back.
Those square plastic milk boxes from Wallyworld work great for a basket on back of your bike !!
Two words come to mind for transporting luggage in your situation: Cargo Net. A small one would work well.
And some Rox Straps in there too. Also, a new offroad rider with an open-face helmet is not the right choice.
Harborfreight sells them cheap. Js
👍🏻😁 a plastic milk crate on back will hold your stuff better, and give you something to sit on while cooking over the camp fire 😁👍🏻
I would recommend a gym bag/duffel bag. You can shove your tent/sleeping bag/other gear into the gym bag and then just strap the bag onto your rack. It will keep everything from falling apart. It has worked for me!
A large backpack meant for hiking is the fix. Works like a charm. And tent is kinda mandatory if ticks and skeetos involved. Fun vid
That's what I was thinking you beat me to it
A hammock can have a bug net. I full on hammock camp (with moto) and it is a complete system. One recommendation I would have for Emma is to get long hammock straps. Python straps work awesome.
A trial run is such a good idea 😊
You have 2 things on the rack, tie them separately to it with short cords & just use the bungees to stabilize it. Perhaps tie one of them on the fuel tank?
You're never lost. You're just someplace you haven't been.
You’re adorable. Love your determination.
Bin your Bungees and get Rok Straps instead. They are much much better ( although expensive). And if you do this use them so that they are parallel to each other and not in a X pattern like you had with your Bungees.
Also there are racks available that fit on the front of the Bike which go over the headlight. This would give you extra carrying capacity. Love seeing you out on the Monkey. Carry on.😊
I have the same motorcycle, you can get some hoses clamps / thick zip ties and use them to attach a plastic milk crate to your luggage rack, for all your camping adventures 🍻
You never stop amazing me with the simplification of these things. You’re the example of the motto “ just do it!”
A guarantee for many smiles from the viewers as things develop. Greetings from Holland 🇳🇱
Moto camping is awesome. Do it with whatever you have. You'll be fine. Enjoy.
I use Gaia GPS and record my route so I never get lost. Great video! Thank you!❤
I once dropped my pack off the back of my snowmobile in the middle of Yellowstone. I had to backtrack 20 miles to find it. Yellowstone at sunset is amazing, Yellowstone in the dark as it gets colder and colder was not amazing. When I got to the exit gate the park ranger was nice and only gave me a warning for traveling in the park at night.
Pulled up to find your stuff is gone. Haha.
I’ve been there.
I love watching people starting out moto camping. I’m not being nasty here. It’s just fun to watch. You’ll learn from mistakes and, trust me, never perfect it.
I always forget something or get something wrong. Innovation is part of the adventure.
Enjoy your rides.
Good vid.
Hey I suggested you do a moto camping video about 2 weeks ago and here it is. 😃
When you were tying your stuff to the seat my thought was that's not going to stay on there. I won't elaborate on how I knew that though. Lol.
6:21 you are so freakin adorable on that little thing with your little helmet😂
That was a good trial run
You will know what it will take if you spend a longer time. Don't forget to bring some rope for your hammock. God bless you, have fun and be safe 🫶🐼
You have some cool camping areas near you! And again, you rock! Never afraid to make it up as you go.
More Monkey Vids!! Moto camping is fun some great gear on the market!
I had an old Triumph Tiger 650 back in the day. For saddlebags, I found a couple of olive drab daypacks at an Army/Navy surplus store. I just crisscrossed the shoulder harnesses over the rear wheel, worked like a champ. Looked nice and retro also.
Love seeing the Monkey vids. You should definitely do the Monkey Cannonball run. San Diego to NYC. Would be epic to film!
I've got a friend going on that. But I fear they're in for a rude awakening at doing 400 mile days on a [essentially] plated minibike.
Home Depot HDX milk crate, fasten it to your rack with u-bolts, I’d place the smaller items such as the hammock in the bottom because the sleeping bag strapped down atop would hold everything else in the basket.
Rok straps and bungie nets are with it for securing stuff to a motorcycle
Love it! I have a Honda Monkey but have never thought of moto camping. Now I might give it a go! 🏍🏍
Perhaps your next build project will be a small camping foldout trailer for your Honda Monkey.
I’m not sure if you follow his channel. The Dork in the Road, a.k.a. Ben has devoted his channel to adventure riding and moto camping. Ben has excellent videos about gear and packing up your bike. I think he made a camping video on a Honda Monkey. All his videos are great and very informative. Be safe!
Coast to Coast on that Thing... well it would be fun to watch... at least...
It's cool to see someone figuring things out.
I really enjoy watching Emma, and her adventures . This girl gots big cajones, as it were!
You should invest in one of those tents that attaches to, or connects over your motorcycle.
Keep enjoying the camping. Keep practicing for a while till you feel confident. Before you go out on your own, it'll be amazing when you're ready though.
You have 18k views right now. Pretty much killing it. If you want to continue down this path I’d start contacting some vendors and get some sponsorships for parts. T. rex racing makes some amazing parts for the monkey and there is a ton of great motocamping gear out there. You can probably upgrade that monkey for next to nothing. Motocamping content is definitely popular and I think you can kill it! And don’t doubt the little monkey and say it’s not a long distance adventure bike. Anything is an adventure bike, all you have to do is start the adventure. I’d totally be your motorcycle friend if I wasn’t on the other side of the country! Keep it up!
you do crack me up emma you try stuff out just like my daughter would dry pine cones are great for fire starting hun
Say NO to bungees!
Say HELLO to Rok Straps!
I’m happy you found a place to camp… which is more than most people do! lol ;)
Like Yuracamp IRL, this is a great concept! Great Monkey too, nice to see more of those on YT.
looks so fun Emma, you have the right idea, and less is more. Great motorcycle camping 🏕️ trip. Thanks for Sharing…
I have some ideas about how to attach a tub on that rack, too, if you want them. Im sure you’ll work it out, though.
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camping complete, works fine
Most excellent adventure thank you for taking me along 😃👍💖
Even an unsuccessful trip is still successful as long as you make it back out of the wilds.
You might check out itchy boots, not camping so much, but definitely a good channel for motorcycle adventures.
Always wanted to find a dual sport, but i struggle enough to ride my nighthawk as it is😂
I have a feeling your gonna have alot of motorcycle friends after this video
You rock.🤘 Don't give up. You'll love it once you have a little more of a system🙂
Great video and adorable personality. I really enjoy the monkey adventures. Thank you.
Thats a great idea!! Emma do teach out to Hannah you2 would be great together!!!!!
3:16 Having done extensive motorcycle camping through out the decades, the terror entered my heart when I noticed you hadn't checked off pajamas...
Good luck
Looks like you did great! Safe travels, and best of luck next time!
Weather/ temperatures has more to do with camping needs than anything else. I have been camping 66 of my 78 years. I have camped with a blanket, peanut and jelly sandwich, and Kool-Aid to a 32' fifth wheel and they all work for a certain season of life. In our thirties we pulled a pop up tent designed for motorcycles. I have had a basket on the front and saddle bags, or milk crate on a rear rack. (Always carry some nylon rope, with or without a tent.)
I had a Honda rebel 2001 250cc a good beginnings bike as well it was always fun in the good weather anyway enjoy your day and good job doing your awesome adventures😊
Inspired me to take my big adventure bike gear and set it up on my monkey for an adventure!!! Awesome trial run. Looking forward to the next updated monkey camping trip.
Great vid with excellent editing and putting together interesting clips.
Trying to convince my wife to trade in the TW200 and get the honda money. Good video could inspire confidence in motorcycle riding for the ladies thank you.
Happy bike and happy days ❤
Just let me pack all your stuff, and we can go camping, haha. Fun video!
Great video, Looks like fun.
Too funny. At least you are doing it. Cheers
Cool, enjoyed that. Loved to have seen more, how you went through the night, feelings the next morning. Great to hear you admit to your own mistakes as well. A good honest overview.
Great Video. Loved your honest kind of Humor. New to your Channel,subscribed !
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On monkey bikes across foreign countries! I get there emails consistently...sounds mega fun!
Strap your sleepingbag and hammock/tent on top of your fueltank. Then you have the carrier for other stuff.
Always have fun when camping. Don't know where you are. Just be careful not to become a bear burrito. I love camping. I've never done it on my motorcycle. Although I have been looking into it. Keep enjoying your life.
New subscriber here, I found your video as a YT suggestion. This video speaks to me because I will soon be doing my first moto-camping, and first solo camping trip in the near future. I'm looking forward to your adventures.
Nothing wrong with a small adventure. A duffel or large beach tote or cargo net will solve a bunch of those issues. also get a hank of camping rope, infinitely handy to take with you whenever you camp. Just my 2c take it or leave it. GO EMMA! :)
And a torch (but I suppose you always have a phone with you). Have fun. Oh. Toilet paper. Always toilet paper. Stay safe out there.
Such a fun fake camping trip!! Finding the biker friends will be easy. We have had no problems.
Check on some of the motorcycle sides for baskets. Side bags stuff like that. You might find something you like, but you gonna pay a little bit more. So I don't want to tell you
You did a great job testing out all your gear. I hope you found enough interest to keep expanding on your skills. Best of luck!
love the video emma -even though you had a few problems ya kept going-maybe in the future a 125cc bike-thats why i love ya emma you never quit you work through and keep at it -the bus work was a good foundation for ya. Happy 4th of July emma -charlie from arkansas.-also dont forget the bug repellant. your a viking emma!
You did good never give up. Very Smooth
Carry a backpack on your back while you ride, you can carry a lot more. That's what I used to do, but my bike was much bigger.
Good luck! They're harder to find than you'd expect. 😢
Get a duffel bag for the rear rack and use straps not bungee cords.
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I see a Motocycle upgrade incoming,👍
good luck
Maybe a basket for the front and back and that will not way. You'll be able to haul a lot of stuff
While you're figuring out the basket/bag situation you should look for a bungee net. I feel like it would work much better for the current setup.
Good luck on your adventures!
Nice video.
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Good video!
Can I just say your attitude, and personality are amazing! I really enjoyed your content. Safe travels.
motocamping almost never goes great the first time, but thats what makes it great the first time. i still manage to screw something up every single time. also, its baller af to be doing that on a monkey, in regular ass clothes, just raw dawgin the world on a minibike. love it
Great vid, love the editing and music, consider an old milk crate attached to your rack
Try to put everything in a big backpack and when you climb on your bike loose a lil bit the straps allow the weight to rest on the seat and rack. That way you control the backpack and you don't getting tired.
Bungee bad, tie down strap good. Even rope is better than stretchies. Hammock with only a sleeping bag = cold butt syndrome. Hammock with underquilt = warm and comfy. No tarp over the hammock... risky. Honestly you'd be better off with a cheap foam pad on the ground until you get hammock camping sorted out. Many learning experiences ahead! :D
Super cute Emma on super bike❤
Absolutely beautiful love the video❤
You need a good size backpack. Pack it with all your stuff and fit it so some of the weight is taken on the seat behind you.
here is a major tip... stop using "bungy cords" use a ratchet strap instead. they will hold your load a lot tighter and more securely.
I said it before and I mean it - you're a champion. Not only are you taking on a project that I honestly thought was impossible to do - but you're doing an amazing job at telling the story while succeeding. To the point that I think I might be building a boat this year. Like for real - alongside my ambulance build I think I could do it if I can bounce ideas off you and get advice. But my main work is as a wilderness/backpacking guide and photographer. So when you made your "packing list" for this trip I had both cringe and admiration. Cringe for the list but admiration for your ability to just go for it. That's rare. A transamerican motorcycle trip has definitely been on my list but now I've also this houseboat idea and some others to get done. Anyway. Looking forward to what's next.
hope you packing out there alone in the woods.. stay safe!
You are doing great that’s how you learn enjoy 😂👍
You're awesome!!! Keep it up!
Sleeping bags have two temperature ratings. One is the survival rating, which is what most companies use to advertise and the other is the comfort rating. The next time you go to buy a new sleeping bag be sure to check out that comfort rating.
You can bungee a plastic milk crate on back. Put all the small stuff in Ethen sleeping bag on top bungee to hold it all in
Excellent idea and video! Love your Honda Monkey! Check out "On her bike". She's got the moto-camping thing down!
Man, Im lovin that entrancce at 6:20 :D