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.
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.
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.
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. :)
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.
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.'
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.
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.
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.
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!!💐
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
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
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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!!!
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! 😉
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.
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.
Sir, I have a question, I could not find an answer for it, which is why some of Honda NC750X motorcycles come with Silver fairing and silver wheels,, and some other comes with black fairing and black wheels. It is not because of geographical regions, i am sure , because in Japan it is sold in both colors, and also its not because of DCT or Manual,, Do you have an answer?
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff Thank you very much sir for your answer, believe me i did a lot of search, I found in some countries like UK, the same model for the same year comes with different colors for fairing and wheels, It's really something puzzling, I am now making purchase and our dealer tell me that silver color is only for America, but I am not convinced . Thanks
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 !
237ML OF STANS NO TUBES ANTI PUNTURE SEALANT INTO YOUR INNERTUBES USE PARKTOOL INNERVALVE CORE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION TOOL NO MORE FLAT TIRES MATE YOU'S DO NOT NEED THEM PAIN IN THE ASS PROBLEMS FLATS ARE A PAIN IN THE ASS TO FIX
Can you elaborate a little more on the converter to allow the cheap fuel tanks to be used on the burner? We have the same type of stove and want to use those cheap Bunnings gas cans.
Paul & Joy Quilter - the adapter is a common item. I bought it in the local camping store. It’s like this one shop.bikerbits.com.au/butane-gas-cartridge-adapter/
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.
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!
Paul Young - I definitely recommend my pump. It’s now 5 years old and still going well. It’s a eBay generic. You should be able to find something similar if you search eBay. Here is my review of the pump. th-cam.com/video/iv08GLjDpek/w-d-xo.html
Great vid my friend, by the way... what model of tent is that you guys are using here? I really like it's design and am in the market for a new one for this next year of solo riding/camping. Thanks again, and i really like that little table you made, what a great idea Mate!! :{)
Looks kinda boring. ;) I had so much fun camping with only the bare necessities. I even slept with the flysheet fixed onto a cardoor because I forgot the tent-frame. And i slept on the ground because i forgot the airbed, too. So i used the flysheed as a sleeping bag because i forgot the original sleeping bag. And i love to remember these days. Just good weather, beer, a friend and cold ravioli. But I'm getting older, too. I would prefer the mobile home nowadays. :) The main thing is that you spend your time together.
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.
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
The real answer for what old people take camping is a very different story to this video. This should have been titled "How much stuff can you fit on a motorcycle". If you are an oldie who likes to take your kitchen sink camping then you would have left the bike home and taken the ute and trailer instead. If you are an oldie who cared about the riding experience then they would be camping in a cabin in the caravan park and eating at the RSL or bowls club. There should be a law against people who have to call out roadside assist to pick their bikes up again.
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...
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.
Nice set up. Thanks for sharing. Safe travels.
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!
Great job
Damn........only stopping for gas & that's it!🤣😂😭
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
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.
You guys are relationship goals for life 😍
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.
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 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.
That is such a practical motorbike..
big big big like, you doing a great job
Dude, if you’re riding a motorcycle, let alone going motorcycle camping, you’re definitely not old.
Another good video, thank you for sharing. 👍👍
As a very wise man once said. "You don't get old by being no fool" :D
... great! ... Thanks for showing! ... Have a safe ride !!
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 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
Good set up for 2 riders. We need our comfort ....
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.
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.
You have everything you need with you
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.
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.
Thanks for the insite.I appreciated the information 👍🏻👍🏻
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
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
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!
What's old got to do with anything sport?
Conrad Mason - good point.
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!
Well done you Guys , didn't realise the amount of gear you could pack on two bikes . Loved the video .
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.
I'm just getting set up for camping myself and this is very helpful. Thanks.
I can’t wait to set off on my maiden voyage! You’ve given me good ideas. Thank you!
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!
Very nice, amayzing how much you can carry on that Honda NC 700
golden sheep - thanks mate.....NC750
That was pleasant. It actually calmed me down.
Hi what’s your tank bag make/model, enjoy your videos regards
ian mcintyre - it’s from a previous bike and not built for the NC
Givi makes a bike-specific tank bag for the 2016+ NC700/750 (EA116). I got mine at Twisted Throttle.com
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.
Good on ya ! Got life sorted ! Enjoy. All the best from the wet n windy UK !!
gefrinjim - thanks mate. Appreciate the feedback
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.
Awesome
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....
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
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.
Impressive...
Thank you for the inspiration.
Safe travels
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!!!
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! 😉
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.
Nice! I need bigger panniers. Just kidding. That Givi holds a lot. 🤙🏼😁
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.
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.
Sir, I have a question, I could not find an answer for it, which is why some of Honda NC750X motorcycles come with Silver fairing and silver wheels,, and some other comes with black fairing and black wheels. It is not because of geographical regions, i am sure , because in Japan it is sold in both colors, and also its not because of DCT or Manual,, Do you have an answer?
Different year models came with different colours - in Oz anyway.
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff
Thank you very much sir for your answer, believe me i did a lot of search, I found in some countries like UK, the same model for the same year comes with different colors for fairing and wheels, It's really something puzzling, I am now making purchase and our dealer tell me that silver color is only for America, but I am not convinced . Thanks
Very well organized! Like the idea of a bigger tent! We carry each on small one. One for us, the other for the rest.
Dear Adrian,
I really over pack!
Is it because we have the room or because I want to keep the better half happy?
Fagan Fulton - I like to think it’s the latter. Anyway, what is “overpacking” to one is “just the essentials” to another.
@@AfricaTwin-Stuff I noticed your new soft panniers! Promo ;)
Fagan Fulton - I’m loving the panniers. I did a video of making the frames for them a while back.
Wow! You have this down to a science! I tip my hat to you!
Top.thank you
Certainly makes a difference when you have 2 bikes to split the load. Nice one. 👍
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 !
i like your videos. i also do solo motocamping. i agree we need our comforts. i'm 69. hv a great live my friend
Where did you find a woman willing to do that with you?
brianx04 - I found her 45 years ago when I was a skinny 19 year old. Why she puts up with me is one of life’s mysteries!
Never ceases to amaze me the ingenuity of people when motorcycle camping .
Like the mongul. Can you drink the horse blood.
At sixty something I appreciate input from my peers.
237ML OF STANS NO TUBES ANTI PUNTURE SEALANT INTO YOUR INNERTUBES USE PARKTOOL INNERVALVE CORE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION TOOL
NO MORE FLAT TIRES MATE YOU'S DO NOT NEED THEM PAIN IN THE ASS PROBLEMS FLATS ARE A PAIN IN THE ASS TO FIX
Quite eye opening thx furr sharing...hugz
Thanks for the info. I'm hoping to buy this bike soon
Well done you two, great video, you are very well organized. Thanks safe journey.
Dave Evans - thanks Dave. Appreciate the feedback
That's not a motor bike, it's a caravan. Thanks!
I have seen almost all of your videos, and I am very enjoyable, you are a practical, genius, tidy and polite person
Forgot the diapers and damn old people are such hoarders.
mega0876 - cheeky bugger!
What a great review, just subscribed thanks
jimmy Lincoln - thanks. Appreciate the feedback
I’m 72, great ideas here. Keep riding.
I like the ideal of taking a pillow case. Sure I will do the same now.
Not old! Just born early...✌🏻
That Honda 750 is a nice bike.
Can you elaborate a little more on the converter to allow the cheap fuel tanks to be used on the burner? We have the same type of stove and want to use those cheap Bunnings gas cans.
Paul & Joy Quilter - the adapter is a common item. I bought it in the local camping store.
It’s like this one
shop.bikerbits.com.au/butane-gas-cartridge-adapter/
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.
Love it. Well done you guys.
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.
For short tripla it look ok but if you stay out more it looks to heavy
Gerardo Musano - this is what we take regardless of whether it’s an overnight or a two week trip.
Bike tool kit? Puncture repair kit?
I've got the NC700X and a quite bulky tyre pump. What's the make and model of your pump - seems nice and compact: would you recommend it?
Paul Young - I definitely recommend my pump. It’s now 5 years old and still going well.
It’s a eBay generic. You should be able to find something similar if you search eBay.
Here is my review of the pump.
th-cam.com/video/iv08GLjDpek/w-d-xo.html
You had me at HONDA. 😎
Great vid my friend, by the way... what model of tent is that you guys are using here? I really like it's design and am in the market for a new one for this next year of solo riding/camping. Thanks again, and i really like that little table you made, what a great idea Mate!! :{)
Tent: www.oztrail.com.au/products/skygazer-4xv
Looks kinda boring. ;) I had so much fun camping with only the bare necessities. I even slept with the flysheet fixed onto a cardoor because I forgot the tent-frame. And i slept on the ground because i forgot the airbed, too. So i used the flysheed as a sleeping bag because i forgot the original sleeping bag. And i love to remember these days. Just good weather, beer, a friend and cold ravioli. But I'm getting older, too. I would prefer the mobile home nowadays. :)
The main thing is that you spend your time together.
mantelmann13 - I agree. We are definitely boring. 😜
I never knew that an NC750 had such a 'glove box', that looks huge,.....where is the petrol tank, that must be pretty small then??
Steve Clark - fuel under the seat with filler under back seat. 14ltr tank can see 350-400km so it’s large enough for me.
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.
th-cam.com/video/9eYOGs_IERE/w-d-xo.html
Very similar to my partners and I set up, except we have cots with inflatable sleeping mats on top. Great video.
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
www.oztrail.com.au/products/skygazer-4xv
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.
You ozzy's are soft us brits camp rough lol.
@Warren552011 they must be southeners
The real answer for what old people take camping is a very different story to this video. This should have been titled "How much stuff can you fit on a motorcycle". If you are an oldie who likes to take your kitchen sink camping then you would have left the bike home and taken the ute and trailer instead. If you are an oldie who cared about the riding experience then they would be camping in a cabin in the caravan park and eating at the RSL or bowls club. There should be a law against people who have to call out roadside assist to pick their bikes up again.
TBone MC - interesting perspective.
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.
Ayup guys ... what denotes old? If you doing it ... then brilliant 👏 you not old, only when you can't do it are you old
Thanks mate.
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 !
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 !
Hmmmmmmmm
Thinking about bike camping again, you answered some questions there
Damien - yes. We are looking forward to being able to ride-camp again. Oz is doing well so hopefully not too much longer to wait.
Very cool your camping. Your videos are a inspiration. Congratulations!
Thanks mate
just buy a campervan