An inspirational video for many reasons. And your wife still rides too; awesome. I hope you have many riding years and adventures together to come. Thank you.
It's a different world on the motorcycle,just like driving a tractor trailer (18 wheeler) again thats another world.i did alot of camping on the bike in summer and drove truck in the winter.like the song said 'looking at the world through a windshield.'
I L❤️VED this, thank you! I don’t ride a motorcycle (though I DO have a wishful eye on a 150cc motor scooter 😉), but I’m an over-60 soul getting back into camping after neglecting my love of it for over 30 years. My gear-purchase decisions have been governed by my determination to be efficient, safe, and COMFORTABLE. Great to see how someone else accomplishes similar objectives. Blessings on your journeys, and thanks for sharing!!💐
John Smith - wow. You are a beggar for punishment listening to me more than once! Retired? Who said getting old was bad? Enjoy your adventures while you can.
I'm 64 and prefer the minimilist way when it comes to camping, but I admire your commonsense and practical approach and the massive cavern, you call a glove box, on that bike.👍
I have the same bike, and that box is AMAZING! It's so handy. I ride every day and it sure helps when doing the shopping. I have so much storage. With that box, the side panniers and top box I have over 125 litres of storage. I bought the bike after watching one of his videos about it. :D I was already thinking about one, but he sold me on it.
I never would have thought you could get all that on that Bike!!! Amazing. That hidden storage space on the Bike is really cool and that's a really nice tent set up. Thank you for sharing and you two stay SAFE.
Funny. I'm a senior who rides a dual sport on 1,400 mile road trips. Camping in the Modoc National Forest. Where I park within a lava tube portal. Using the cold molten stone to escape summer heat. It has, as do some others, year-around ice further underground . A rolled piece of carpet and Hudson Bay Trade Blanket ease my tired old bones. I recommend a saved GPS entry route so departures are speedy.
Not too shabby. Gotta have *some* comforts in one's dotage. Bit jealous...we can only manage about 3/4 of that. Mind you, we have a much bigger tent...and we are on one bike. :)
My wife and I rode and camped all around Britain and Ireland on rental motorcycles years ago. We were surprised by the lack of picnic tables at the camp sites. It makes it a bit challenging to have to cook and eat on the ground. One in five sites might have some kind of table. Still, it was a great experience and we didn't die on the road. That is like a win win with everyone going the wrong way and them round around's.
Great stuff; my wife of 43 years just passed on a month ago today. She was always a top squaw at camping. I `aint tried it yet on my C50...But I plan to!
That is an impressive set-up. Every summer, I attend several organized motorcycle camping events. I routinely pack a tent ( with a ground tarp for underneath and a HUGE tarp to drape over the tent ), an air mattress ( with a battery-operated air pump ), a small pillow, a sleeping bag, a quad-chair, a collapsible cooler ( I purchase water/pop, snacks, and ice at local town ),two changes of clothes, necessary toiletries and towels, small flashlight ( torch ), and a pair of sneakers. Most events provide a food vendor on site. If not, I go into local town and find the cheapest place to eat. The events I attend are just weekend adventures. I enjoy the journey to get there and back, and enjoy the folks that also camp/ attend at these events.
I have several videos of my motorcycle camping soirees on my channel under the headings of " The Continuing Summer Adventures of Doc & Pops " . Pops is my eldest brother.
good bike for camping ,good storage , have been to sydney 3 times on my triumph , every time i think i get better with my luggage , but i do tend to take to much clothes , do not take a stove has , plenty of places ,to get or cook food , ,, always take a warm sleeping bag , two man tent which is good for me , and yes a blow up bed , no pillow, but i think i will get a black wolf , very interesting safe driving ,george
Glad I’m not the only one that prefers to Glamp!!! 😂 I go off-tarmac (Byways) with my 701 to the campsites, so I’m building a Single Wheel Trailer - that will sit behind the bike and carry all that stuff! 😉
This video reminds me of an old car commercial where people kept piling out of a little Volkswagen Bug. Except this video has camping stuff, coming off of a motorcycle, let alone two full-grown adults. The couple is very good at packing all these items in a small space.
Great Bike, NC 750X, so smooth and balanced, and I put my helmet in the 'tank' storage box on mine, so no need for a top box. Not long sold mine as nowhere to keep it, but might get another again if I move to a house with a garage again.
Wow, lots of stuff. I have a NC700X. Wife won't come with camping (that's ok) but I camp much simpler. I do like his chair. I'm addicted to the frunk. Very nice even when not camping.
Return Rider - it’s takes a while to work out what suites you best. I now have a “list” on my phone to check against so I know I have all of the stuff packed!
Thumbs-Up #1K-Plus I am, Tuesday evening 25 June 2019! The best of you 2 is that you Sir have a lady that enjoys what you do AND she drives her own motorbike. I love that about you 2! I have nought to see a woman in California so far driving her own. Plenty of passengers, but no drivers. Top of my list, she has to drive her own. Cheers!
I'm going out on my first motorcycle camping trip in a few days. I plan to camp in style, bought the RedVerz Atacama and other stuff. Camping is fun! At least planning for it. I also look forward to planning food since i like cooking. Your videos are an inspiration. Thank you
A Great selection of gear, easier with 2 Bikes but my Wife is a Pillion on my NC 750X DCT, so we are very limited, and as I am in my 70's we now use Hotels or B & B's for more comfort. Great Video though, Thanks.
@Warren552011 We do find we now need a B&B or a Chain Hotel, we prefer the hotels that don't include breakfast as they are cheaper and we can always get a Breakfast local or on route, We cant manage a large Breakfast these days, so we don't want to pay £15.0 for one and only have the Toast and Tea .
@Fred Flynstone I am very Lucky as my Wife is an Excellent Pillion and she loves to be on the Bike, Even coming back from North Wales in heavy she did not complain. It is a terrible shame that your wife is not sharing your Bike.
Great video. Keep in mind that your bike has more storage where the gas tank would be so most of us would have to make alternative packing arrangements. Also having a second bike goes a long way in spreading the gear between both bikes. I'm bringing camping gear on a trip to the US in July but I'll be staying at hotels/etc for most of the trip besides one or two nights most likely. That way I can pack less but still get some camping in.
The "frunk" storage is amazing and really handy. It will not take my helmet but then it is 5xl for my over-large and completely empty head... The NC is a fantastic bike and, like many owners, I would recommend it to everyone.
Going this weekend with my NC. Some good tips. Just spent $150 on a better sleeping bag as the one from Aldi I have is too small. Got a Kathmandu Roamer which has a lot more room. Drone is going in the glove box. Riding to Wave Rock near Hyden in WA.
Speaking as a fellow Sr. I can fully appreciate your wonderful humor..especially as having had the pleasure of owning a little Honda 350 street bIke uncle upon a time..just best wishes and thx from PDX US of A... A new fan Rhonda
Love your set up and especially your tent. As an ageing Billy-No-Mates I recently bought a lightweight compact tent just in case I decided to go on a camping trip with the NC750X. It never occurred to me that the chances of me actually being able to get into an 85cm tall wedge-shaped tent is quite small. The chances of being able to get out of it and stand up after a night on the ground is ZERO! I think I may be bed-and-breakfasting rather than camping if I do go on longer trips. 😀
C Cooper As the late, great, professional wrestler and man of few words, Giant Haystacks once said- “Don’t have no mates; don’t need no mates”. Seriously though; nothing wrong with solo biker camping at any age.
You Sir have a rare commodity known as common sense! Fit for purpose gear that works for your needs. No style or fashion prizes being handed out at caravan parks hey.
Old people eh, stop it, Im starting to resemble that at 60. I used to be able to pack that well, now I just have a bigger bag. A lot of my camping involves winter rallys, like in the mountains behind Canberra in July and a lot of my stuff is geared towards not dieing of hypothermia, and is a bit more compact and a lot more expensive than some of your gear, however what you have suits you and your requirements. I gave up on air beds in the late 80s and went over to a thermarest for insulation, waking up a bit stiff and sore was becoming a constant reminder I wasnt 30 anymore and I discovered the exped air mattress that has a layer of down in it for insulation, comfort and warmth, not cheap though, no doubt now Ive got it aldi will bring out a copy that works as well for $20. The fact you two are still doing what you love is brilliant, well thought out, tetris master level packing and distribution of gear between you. Keep the shiny side up. Cheers
dhc4ever - ha! Yes getting old can suck. But it has its advantages too. We aren’t serious enough campers to invest in “the good stuff” which there is a lot of these days. So what we have suites us at present. And as you say, that’s what matters. Thanks for the feedback.
Yes. It’s a nice addition that I would miss if I bought a different bike. The design also puts the engine weight very low so this benefits the handling too.
Thanks for sharing your list of creature comforts. Sharing gear between 2 motorcycles really frees up a ton of space. You might have to trim down quite a lot to travel alone.
Good video mate my riding day's are over but it's nice to other oldies still living the dream unfortunatly i gotta get about in an old 4x4 wagon but hey still having fun ride safe might see you out there some time
Allan Brown - funny you should mention the sink. We have a collapsible sink we take when “car” camping. But even we have to say “stop” at some point when loading the bikes !
Old fart camping for sure😁, and you’re on a motorcycle 👍👍and you take just about all the stuff I take with me as well. I don’t believe younger riders have much regard for us senior riders or what we take on a motorcycle weekender. At my age, (72)I don’t want give up camping but don’t want to sleep on the ground either (or be to uncomfortable) so I take a camping cot and and other comfort items. This is a good video. It is very informative for us senior riders that don’t want to give up living just because we’re.......well, old!
Hi, Great Video. I have a GSX S 1000 F and Bandit 1250 S, But, having seen your bikes, I looked them up on youtube (came across your video) I'm very impressed with what I see. I've been wanting to change the Bandit for something like a duel sports for quite a while but was unsure what to get. Like you, I have been riding all my life. I'm now in my late 70 seventies and still getting out every day on one bike or the other. And hope to go bike camping after Christmas when it cools down a bit. I love the helmet box. But what I cant find out is whether or not your 750 X has a Gear Indicator !! So, thanks for the video and introducing me to your bike, I think a 750 X might be just right for me! Graham. Bundaberg.
Just purchased a complete camping kit for my GS for my first “old fart” camping trip… come a long way since my 30s solo traveling thru the Philippines and Indonesia… before I was riding. Wouldn’t have even considered it had I not sampled the Sea to Summit self inflatable mattress… it’s actually more comfortable than the futon I sleep on every night! I’m just concerned about the energy factor, unloading the bike, pitching the tent, prepping the food… take out and Motel6 require ZERO energy… and cheaper than some Post Covid campgrounds!!!
What about the aspirin, antacid, and joint pain creme? Good video, you are very well organized. ... and yes, sleeping without an air mattress is for those under 30.
I've considered the honeycomb backpacking pads that roll really tiny, have a self inflator, for about 35$US. They used to be $200, but Amazon knockoffs have brought it down. I don't bring the std air mattress cause it is too fluffy for my comfort and super cold. I use a camp mat which is quick to unroll, but sticks out on the bike. There's also some backpacking pup tents with excellent reviews that roll tiny, weigh only 2.5lbs and have a floor built in for $55. I take my CB250cc camping as I go up in the high mountains, and it has a 400mi range, so I don't have a lot of cargo room. That tank trunk on the 750 is great. Excellently designed bikes, those Honda 750s
Very informative video. A tent to stand up in...that might be the solution. We are also a couple, a little bit younger than you. But I hate having to crawl into a tiny dome tent. I might try to get a camping cot onto my bike. That makes buying from amazon a bit difficult. It is difficult whether you can really fit the bed of your choice into the selected tent. But if there is a will, there is a way...
Great Video, i am 66 and the knees & back don't work as well as they used to. My question is what brand, height and size is that tent. Im not a fan of crawling around on the ground anymore. Thank you
Definitely the way to go - two bikes, sharing one tent space. What brand are the air beds? I still haven't found one small enough that it's easy to carry, yet still big enough to be comfortable. My bike gets cleaned once a year, usually.
Good selection, but I didn't see any chain lube! I loved your home made table, I think I'll have to make one too now, but I think a three legged one might be better on uneven ground. Some pretty good bike and camp gear from Aldi.
You guts are great, as a kid I would lsah my wife and fear to my Harley chopper. Now at many decades I can't get up from the ground, but upright I can still ride. I can't sleep in my home bed, it hurts to much since the gob cracked down on pain relief. Mow if I can find a hotel with Lazy Boys, thats what I sleep on now. Now keep on riding.
chin laiyo - I’ve had trailers in the past. But I prefer to ride without one. We have all we need as we can spread them over two bikes. If we had to tour on one bike for both of us I would be towing a trailer again.
chin laiyo - how do I like the NC? Go to my channel and scroll thru the videos. There are a couple of reviews and lots of maintenance vids as well as travel. Should give you a good overview of what I think.
That was great, Wifey really enjoyed it too. She's just recently got back on the bike and we love camping, so your ideas here are helpful. I have pretty much most of what you have for single moto-camping and we have a massive car camping set up. (We also believe in comfort...) We have 2 single tents and a giant one, but need one the size you have to go moto camping together - what is it and does it have enough air-flow for the hot weather?
CaptainCranky - you can see our tent here. The pic shows how the fly can be rolled back in hot weather. We bought ours from the local camping store but this web site shows the model. davostackle.com.au/catalog/product/view/id/3702?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_IH5iMTF4gIViouPCh0XCw7FEAQYASABEgIbePD_BwE
Little bit of planning and having things just so means a very comfortable time whilst getting away. I agree a night under the tarp is doable with the right weather is fine, but you can not beat comfort and those added extras make all the difference. What adjustments do you do to your suspension between solo riding, two up riding and full camping gear?
something similar to me but I also have my camp bed as well , I tried the blow up mattress but it took to long to deflate small enough to pack away , and I also have my hill walking kit as well but I ride solo so I can use the pillion seat to stack extra stuff as well , cheers
Wonderful Setup! Thanks for sharing. I noticed you installed some type of grip product on the sides of your tank. Could you please tell me if this works well and what product you recommend. I need to do something similar on my NC700 and have been looking for something a little thicker. Custom Tank Pads are great but expensive.
Richard M - I have used Kevlar-look vinyl sheet bought from a car accessories shop. I then used paper to trace the shape then used this as a template to cut out the vinyl. I’ve used this type of product on many bikes and it works well.
This is how I like to camp! But there are people with other ideas. I was in a café, where a lot of motorcyclists stop. I met a nice couple who have been motorcycle touring for years. And all they carry is one change of clothes. They plan everything so they eat in restaurants, and they stay in motels. Upon checking in, they wash their dirty sets of clothes in the sink, and then throw them over the air conditioner or heater. And in the morning, they're dry. And off they go again! They told me that they can tour endlessly this way.
An inspirational video for many reasons. And your wife still rides too; awesome. I hope you have many riding years and adventures together to come. Thank you.
Kassie Dreaneai - thanks. We appreciate your comment.
Well organised. Makes camping trips on a bike for oldtimers like us so easy.
It's a different world on the motorcycle,just like driving a tractor trailer (18 wheeler) again thats another world.i did alot of camping on the bike in summer and drove truck in the winter.like the song said 'looking at the world through a windshield.'
I'm a new Honda NC700X owner and am loving it. Thank you for sharing how to pack for a long trip. Your setup is awesome. God bless.
I L❤️VED this, thank you! I don’t ride a motorcycle (though I DO have a wishful eye on a 150cc motor scooter 😉), but I’m an over-60 soul getting back into camping after neglecting my love of it for over 30 years. My gear-purchase decisions have been governed by my determination to be efficient, safe, and COMFORTABLE. Great to see how someone else accomplishes similar objectives. Blessings on your journeys, and thanks for sharing!!💐
SistahRev - good to hear. Wish you all the best with your own adventures.
Liked this so much I came back and watched again. Really useful as I prepare for my first adventure at the age of 65. The wonders of retirement.
John Smith - wow. You are a beggar for punishment listening to me more than once!
Retired? Who said getting old was bad?
Enjoy your adventures while you can.
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff Did not expect a reply but I thank you for it.
I'm 64 and prefer the minimilist way when it comes to camping, but I admire your commonsense and practical approach and the massive cavern, you call a glove box, on that bike.👍
I have the same bike, and that box is AMAZING! It's so handy. I ride every day and it sure helps when doing the shopping. I have so much storage. With that box, the side panniers and top box I have over 125 litres of storage.
I bought the bike after watching one of his videos about it. :D I was already thinking about one, but he sold me on it.
@@funkymunky7935 Exactly the same here. I wonder how many NCs he has helped Honda sell.
I can’t wait to set off on my maiden voyage! You’ve given me good ideas. Thank you!
I never would have thought you could get all that on that Bike!!! Amazing. That hidden storage space on the Bike is really cool and that's a really nice tent set up. Thank you for sharing and you two stay SAFE.
Gordon ,Must say a dome tent is the best.
Simple goodness. Joy and fun guaranteed. Thanks so much for this.
I have seen almost all of your videos, and I am very enjoyable, you are a practical, genius, tidy and polite person
Very well organized! Like the idea of a bigger tent! We carry each on small one. One for us, the other for the rest.
Funny. I'm a senior who rides a dual sport on 1,400 mile road trips. Camping in the Modoc National Forest.
Where I park within a lava tube portal. Using the cold molten stone to escape summer heat. It has, as do
some others, year-around ice further underground . A rolled piece of carpet and Hudson Bay Trade Blanket
ease my tired old bones. I recommend a saved GPS entry route so departures are speedy.
Never ceases to amaze me the ingenuity of people when motorcycle camping .
Not too shabby. Gotta have *some* comforts in one's dotage. Bit jealous...we can only manage about 3/4 of that. Mind you, we have a much bigger tent...and we are on one bike. :)
John Baine - don’t know how you do it on just one bike ! Impressed
I'm just getting set up for camping myself and this is very helpful. Thanks.
My wife and I rode and camped all around Britain and Ireland on rental motorcycles years ago. We were surprised by the lack of picnic tables at the camp sites. It makes it a bit challenging to have to cook and eat on the ground. One in five sites might have some kind of table. Still, it was a great experience and we didn't die on the road. That is like a win win with everyone going the wrong way and them round around's.
Good on ya ! Got life sorted ! Enjoy. All the best from the wet n windy UK !!
gefrinjim - thanks mate. Appreciate the feedback
Great stuff; my wife of 43 years just passed on a month ago today. She was always a top squaw at camping. I `aint tried it yet on my C50...But I plan to!
That was pleasant. It actually calmed me down.
... great! ... Thanks for showing! ... Have a safe ride !!
That is an impressive set-up.
Every summer, I attend several organized motorcycle camping events.
I routinely pack a tent ( with a ground tarp for underneath and a HUGE tarp to drape over the tent ), an air mattress ( with a battery-operated air pump ), a small pillow, a sleeping bag, a quad-chair, a collapsible cooler ( I purchase water/pop, snacks, and ice at local town ),two changes of clothes, necessary toiletries and towels, small flashlight ( torch ), and a pair of sneakers.
Most events provide a food vendor on site. If not, I go into local town and find the cheapest place to eat.
The events I attend are just weekend adventures.
I enjoy the journey to get there and back, and enjoy the folks that also camp/ attend at these events.
I have several videos of my motorcycle camping soirees on my channel under the headings of " The Continuing Summer Adventures of Doc & Pops " . Pops is my eldest brother.
ddocspeck - good to hear you are out there enjoying life.
good bike for camping ,good storage , have been to sydney 3 times on my triumph , every time i think i get better with my luggage , but i do tend to take to much clothes , do not take a stove has , plenty of places ,to get or cook food , ,, always take a warm sleeping bag , two man tent which is good for me , and yes a blow up bed , no pillow, but i think i will get a black wolf , very interesting safe driving ,george
Glad I’m not the only one that prefers to Glamp!!! 😂 I go off-tarmac (Byways) with my 701 to the campsites, so I’m building a Single Wheel Trailer - that will sit behind the bike and carry all that stuff! 😉
Another good video, thank you for sharing. 👍👍
This video reminds me of an old car commercial where people kept piling out of a little Volkswagen Bug. Except this video has camping stuff, coming off of a motorcycle, let alone two full-grown adults. The couple is very good at packing all these items in a small space.
Ha! Thanks mate.
Impressive...
Thank you for the inspiration.
Safe travels
Great Bike, NC 750X, so smooth and balanced, and I put my helmet in the 'tank' storage box on mine, so no need for a top box. Not long sold mine as nowhere to keep it, but might get another again if I move to a house with a garage again.
Wow, lots of stuff. I have a NC700X. Wife won't come with camping (that's ok) but I camp much simpler. I do like his chair.
I'm addicted to the frunk. Very nice even when not camping.
Awesome video. This is like a checklist for me when I got camping on the bike :-)
Return Rider - it’s takes a while to work out what suites you best.
I now have a “list” on my phone to check against so I know I have all of the stuff packed!
Mate that is awesome. So sick of seeing the typical TH-cam videos with nothing but the fanciest gear. This is refreshing. Thank you.
Yes. I’m with you on that. Also blokes sleeping under a piece of tarp! Alright for some I guess but not these old people.
Thumbs-Up #1K-Plus I am, Tuesday evening 25 June 2019! The best of you 2 is that you Sir have a lady that enjoys what you do AND she drives her own motorbike. I love that about you 2! I have nought to see a woman in California so far driving her own. Plenty of passengers, but no drivers. Top of my list, she has to drive her own. Cheers!
I love the chair, most important thing to bring along. Good riding goes with good book reading sitting on a good chair at the end of the day.
Sid Kul - yep. Agree totally.
My wife always insisted on taking a hairdrier - bloody big thing it was too. We only had a CX500 so not a lot of room.
steve taylor - ha! Wendy takes a small hair drier!
I'm going out on my first motorcycle camping trip in a few days. I plan to camp in style, bought the RedVerz Atacama and other stuff. Camping is fun! At least planning for it. I also look forward to planning food since i like cooking. Your videos are an inspiration. Thank you
Stefan Emanuelsson - thanks mate. Good luck with your adventures.
A Great selection of gear, easier with 2 Bikes but my Wife is a Pillion on my NC 750X DCT, so we are very limited, and as I am in my 70's we now use Hotels or B & B's for more comfort.
Great Video though, Thanks.
@Warren552011 We do find we now need a B&B or a Chain Hotel, we prefer the hotels that don't include breakfast as they are cheaper and we can always get a Breakfast local or on route, We cant manage a large Breakfast these days, so we don't want to pay £15.0 for one and only have the Toast and Tea .
@Fred Flynstone I am very Lucky as my Wife is an Excellent Pillion and she loves to be on the Bike, Even coming back from North Wales in heavy she did not complain.
It is a terrible shame that your wife is not sharing your Bike.
Fred Flynstone “Better one volunteer than 10 pressed (wo)men”. Nowt wrong with solo biker camping.
@@valaudae1809 Thats sounds like sound advice.
You could try a lightweight trailer. Put the bulky stuff on it, and keep the heavy things on the bike.
Great video. Keep in mind that your bike has more storage where the gas tank would be so most of us would have to make alternative packing arrangements. Also having a second bike goes a long way in spreading the gear between both bikes. I'm bringing camping gear on a trip to the US in July but I'll be staying at hotels/etc for most of the trip besides one or two nights most likely. That way I can pack less but still get some camping in.
The "frunk" storage is amazing and really handy. It will not take my helmet but then it is 5xl for my over-large and completely empty head... The NC is a fantastic bike and, like many owners, I would recommend it to everyone.
Good set up for 2 riders. We need our comfort ....
Very cool your camping. Your videos are a inspiration. Congratulations!
Thanks mate
Well done you two, great video, you are very well organized. Thanks safe journey.
Dave Evans - thanks Dave. Appreciate the feedback
Thanks for the insite.I appreciated the information 👍🏻👍🏻
121/5000
Hello, Also having a honda NC750X I also consider camping in zeelande (holland), I also equips, it gives me ideas, thank you for the videos
That is such a practical motorbike..
Certainly makes a difference when you have 2 bikes to split the load. Nice one. 👍
Going this weekend with my NC. Some good tips. Just spent $150 on a better sleeping bag as the one from Aldi I have is too small. Got a Kathmandu Roamer which has a lot more room. Drone is going in the glove box. Riding to Wave Rock near Hyden in WA.
Stephen Gloor - good to hear from another Aussie.
Speaking as a fellow Sr. I can fully appreciate your wonderful humor..especially as having had the pleasure of owning a little Honda 350 street bIke uncle upon a time..just best wishes and thx from PDX US of A...
A new fan Rhonda
Rhonda Armstrong - appreciate your feedback. Thanks Rhonda.
Love your set up and especially your tent. As an ageing Billy-No-Mates I recently bought a lightweight compact tent just in case I decided to go on a camping trip with the NC750X. It never occurred to me that the chances of me actually being able to get into an 85cm tall wedge-shaped tent is quite small. The chances of being able to get out of it and stand up after a night on the ground is ZERO! I think I may be bed-and-breakfasting rather than camping if I do go on longer trips. 😀
C Cooper - yep. Know exactly how you feel. Especially that middle of the night “bugger I have to get up and pee” stuff.
C Cooper As the late, great, professional wrestler and man of few words, Giant Haystacks once said-
“Don’t have no mates; don’t need no mates”.
Seriously though; nothing wrong with solo biker camping at any age.
V Alaudae - agree. And anyway you get to meet and interact with way more people when you travel solo.
@@valaudae1809 Very true 👍. Now if only I could stop falling out with myself I will have it made....
big big big like, you doing a great job
Well done you Guys , didn't realise the amount of gear you could pack on two bikes . Loved the video .
What, 5 Star Luxury, hee hee, All the best guys, Stay safe. Keep the wind in ya face and not up ya arse. Happy Riding.
Kev R. Hildebrandt - yes wind inside the tent can be a problem at times !
You guys are relationship goals for life 😍
You Sir have a rare commodity known as common sense! Fit for purpose gear that works for your needs. No style or fashion prizes being handed out at caravan parks hey.
Jason Stansborough - thanks mate. It might be just that I’m old enough to not give a damn what others think!
Wow! You have this down to a science! I tip my hat to you!
Old people eh, stop it, Im starting to resemble that at 60.
I used to be able to pack that well, now I just have a bigger bag.
A lot of my camping involves winter rallys, like in the mountains behind Canberra in July and a lot of my stuff is geared towards not dieing of hypothermia, and is a bit more compact and a lot more expensive than some of your gear, however what you have suits you and your requirements. I gave up on air beds in the late 80s and went over to a thermarest for insulation, waking up a bit stiff and sore was becoming a constant reminder I wasnt 30 anymore and I discovered the exped air mattress that has a layer of down in it for insulation, comfort and warmth, not cheap though, no doubt now Ive got it aldi will bring out a copy that works as well for $20.
The fact you two are still doing what you love is brilliant, well thought out, tetris master level packing and distribution of gear between you.
Keep the shiny side up.
Cheers
dhc4ever - ha! Yes getting old can suck. But it has its advantages too. We aren’t serious enough campers to invest in “the good stuff” which there is a lot of these days. So what we have suites us at present. And as you say, that’s what matters.
Thanks for the feedback.
i like your videos. i also do solo motocamping. i agree we need our comforts. i'm 69. hv a great live my friend
I was amazed at how many things you pulled out of the glove box. Wasn’t aware they had that kind of storage.
Yes. It’s a nice addition that I would miss if I bought a different bike.
The design also puts the engine weight very low so this benefits the handling too.
Thanks for sharing your list of creature comforts. Sharing gear between 2 motorcycles really frees up a ton of space. You might have to trim down quite a lot to travel alone.
Ralph Waters - yes it’s easy with two bikes.
This video shows what I take when travelling solo.
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You have everything you need with you
Good video mate my riding day's are over but it's nice to other oldies still living the dream unfortunatly i gotta get about in an old 4x4 wagon but hey still having fun ride safe might see you out there some time
jeffrey robinson - while you are mobile you are winning 👍
I'm with you on your camping style, excellent! My only addition is a bottle of Gin and a few tonics for the end of a long day.
Terry Cox - yes have to agree with you on that addition.
Thanks for the info. I'm hoping to buy this bike soon
Nice set up. Thanks for sharing. Safe travels.
Great, well thought out set up. Clearly lots of experience
Very similar to my partners and I set up, except we have cots with inflatable sleeping mats on top. Great video.
A couple of old people LOL....You don't look a day over 30😸Safe camping and enjoy!
James Nickel - ha! We wish. But thanks for the compliment.
Honda NC750X Stuff any time enjoy and be safe all the best😄
Good on yer cobber,just great.The freedom of the road and country in style but minimalistic .Keep it simple.Have a great journey.
what, no kitchen sink. Your bags are houdini jobs, the goddies just keep coming - amazing
Allan Brown - funny you should mention the sink. We have a collapsible sink we take when “car” camping. But even we have to say “stop” at some point when loading the bikes !
Old fart camping for sure😁, and you’re on a motorcycle 👍👍and you take just about all the stuff I take with me as well. I don’t believe younger riders have much regard for us senior riders or what we take on a motorcycle weekender. At my age, (72)I don’t want give up camping but don’t want to sleep on the ground either (or be to uncomfortable) so I take a camping cot and and other comfort items. This is a good video. It is very informative for us senior riders that don’t want to give up living just because we’re.......well, old!
Thanks mate.
three cheers for us 'old' folks ! safe travels to u.
Rosemary [US-CT] - thanks 💋💋
Hi, Great Video. I have a GSX S 1000 F and Bandit 1250 S, But, having seen your bikes, I looked them up on youtube (came across your video) I'm very impressed with what I see. I've been wanting to change the Bandit for something like a duel sports for quite a while but was unsure what to get. Like you, I have been riding all my life. I'm now in my late 70 seventies and still getting out every day on one bike or the other. And hope to go bike camping after Christmas when it cools down a bit. I love the helmet box. But what I cant find out is whether or not your 750 X has a Gear Indicator !! So, thanks for the video and introducing me to your bike, I think a 750 X might be just right for me! Graham. Bundaberg.
Gokayaking99 - thanks Graham. Good to hear you are still riding.
Yes it has a gear indicator.
I’m 72, great ideas here. Keep riding.
Just purchased a complete camping kit for my GS for my first “old fart” camping trip… come a long way since my 30s solo traveling thru the Philippines and Indonesia… before I was riding. Wouldn’t have even considered it had I not sampled the Sea to Summit self inflatable mattress… it’s actually more comfortable than the futon I sleep on every night! I’m just concerned about the energy factor, unloading the bike, pitching the tent, prepping the food… take out and Motel6 require ZERO energy… and cheaper than some Post Covid campgrounds!!!
What about the aspirin, antacid, and joint pain creme? Good video, you are very well organized. ... and yes, sleeping without an air mattress is for those under 30.
Garth Howe - yes forgot to show those. Wendy has a bag full of them
I've considered the honeycomb backpacking pads that roll really tiny, have a self inflator, for about 35$US. They used to be $200, but Amazon knockoffs have brought it down.
I don't bring the std air mattress cause it is too fluffy for my comfort and super cold. I use a camp mat which is quick to unroll, but sticks out on the bike.
There's also some backpacking pup tents with excellent reviews that roll tiny, weigh only 2.5lbs and have a floor built in for $55.
I take my CB250cc camping as I go up in the high mountains, and it has a 400mi range, so I don't have a lot of cargo room. That tank trunk on the 750 is great. Excellently designed bikes, those Honda 750s
You guys make a great team. Thanks for sharing.
I switched from a 1 man tunnel tent to a three man tent with massive porch . So nice having more room
Bloody ripper mate, looks like awesome fun.
That was great! I loved the money saving ideas. More camping vids please!
Lee Gener - thanks mate. We are on a camping bike trip at present so there will be a couple of camping related vids in the next couple of weeks.
Very informative video. A tent to stand up in...that might be the solution. We are also a couple, a little bit younger than you. But I hate having to crawl into a tiny dome tent. I might try to get a camping cot onto my bike. That makes buying from amazon a bit difficult. It is difficult whether you can really fit the bed of your choice into the selected tent. But if there is a will, there is a way...
Thanks. I know of others who use a cot when bike camping so it’s a viable option.
Great Video, i am 66 and the knees & back don't work as well as they used to. My question is what brand, height and size is that tent. Im not a fan of crawling around on the ground anymore. Thank you
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Definitely the way to go - two bikes, sharing one tent space.
What brand are the air beds? I still haven't found one small enough that it's easy to carry, yet still big enough to be comfortable.
My bike gets cleaned once a year, usually.
Jamie McFarlane - thanks mate
It’s an $8 one from BigW. It’s last 12 months so far.
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Dude, if you’re riding a motorcycle, let alone going motorcycle camping, you’re definitely not old.
lol wow very impressof sir , cant believe how much stuff you have for two poeple . all basic needs nice n organlized .
Dale Masyk - thanks mate
Good selection, but I didn't see any chain lube! I loved your home made table, I think I'll have to make one too now, but I think a three legged one might be better on uneven ground. Some pretty good bike and camp gear from Aldi.
Love it. Well done you guys.
You guts are great, as a kid I would lsah my wife and fear to my Harley chopper. Now at many decades I can't get up from the ground, but upright I can still ride. I can't sleep in my home bed, it hurts to much since the gob cracked down on pain relief. Mow if I can find a hotel with Lazy Boys, thats what I sleep on now. Now keep on riding.
I am the same, the whole minimalistic roughing it is overrated. Especially on a longer trip, a man needs his comforts.
Pasky - exactly
chin laiyo - I’ve had trailers in the past. But I prefer to ride without one. We have all we need as we can spread them over two bikes.
If we had to tour on one bike for both of us I would be towing a trailer again.
chin laiyo - how do I like the NC? Go to my channel and scroll thru the videos. There are a couple of reviews and lots of maintenance vids as well as travel. Should give you a good overview of what I think.
Any fool can be uncomfortable
I'm using those same exact panniers and bags, GREAT STUFF! Thank goodness for NELSON RIGG
Dave Boyle - yep. I’m still loving them.
Also, LOVE your videos, thanks for providing sensible ones with tips and great visuals. Keep it up.
I'm looking for the stock number of those soft bags. Wanna help an old geezer out?
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At sixty something I appreciate input from my peers.
Not bad I installed a 110 inverter on my bike yrs ago , great plus , I hate cold morning s ,
LOL safe travels
That was great, Wifey really enjoyed it too. She's just recently got back on the bike and we love camping, so your ideas here are helpful. I have pretty much most of what you have for single moto-camping and we have a massive car camping set up. (We also believe in comfort...)
We have 2 single tents and a giant one, but need one the size you have to go moto camping together - what is it and does it have enough air-flow for the hot weather?
CaptainCranky - you can see our tent here. The pic shows how the fly can be rolled back in hot weather.
We bought ours from the local camping store but this web site shows the model.
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Little bit of planning and having things just so means a very comfortable time whilst getting away.
I agree a night under the tarp is doable with the right weather is fine, but you can not beat comfort and those added extras make all the difference.
What adjustments do you do to your suspension between solo riding, two up riding and full camping gear?
Harry Brown - no adjustment to suspension. The camping gear is still way lighter than - for example - a pillion.
Nice! I need bigger panniers. Just kidding. That Givi holds a lot. 🤙🏼😁
Very nice, amayzing how much you can carry on that Honda NC 700
golden sheep - thanks mate.....NC750
something similar to me but I also have my camp bed as well , I tried the blow up mattress but it took to long to deflate small enough to pack away , and I also have my hill walking kit as well but I ride solo so I can use the pillion seat to stack extra stuff as well , cheers
Wonderful Setup! Thanks for sharing. I noticed you installed some type of grip product on the sides of your tank. Could you please tell me if this works well and what product you recommend. I need to do something similar on my NC700 and have been looking for something a little thicker. Custom Tank Pads are great but expensive.
Richard M - I have used Kevlar-look vinyl sheet bought from a car accessories shop. I then used paper to trace the shape then used this as a template to cut out the vinyl.
I’ve used this type of product on many bikes and it works well.
This is how I like to camp! But there are people with other ideas. I was in a café, where a lot of motorcyclists stop. I met a nice couple who have been motorcycle touring for years. And all they carry is one change of clothes. They plan everything so they eat in restaurants, and they stay in motels. Upon checking in, they wash their dirty sets of clothes in the sink, and then throw them over the air conditioner or heater. And in the morning, they're dry. And off they go again! They told me that they can tour endlessly this way.
Shredders - interesting. Wish we had the cash to tour like that couple !
I like the ideal of taking a pillow case. Sure I will do the same now.
Nice video. You are very organised. If you don't mind me asking, what tent do you use? It loo is nice and big.
Antonio Podesta - tent
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What a great review, just subscribed thanks
jimmy Lincoln - thanks. Appreciate the feedback
I use a Bosch Drill tool bag fro my kitchen stuff. haha. Great minds think alike
Twiff Sir - yes, just the right size. 😜
Great ideas.. thanks