My Motorcycle Camping Gear - what to pack for a moto camp adventure - Matt Waffles Moto Vlog #7
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 มิ.ย. 2024
- A question I'm often asked about my motorcycle camping videos, is "what do I pack and how do I fit it all on my bike?". In this waffles video I'll run through everything I take on camping trips and show you how little space you need in order to have a well equipped campsite.
If you'd like a more detailed look at some of the items mentioned in this video, you can find a lot of them on my Amazon page here:
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Thanks for watching,
Matt.
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The most organised camper I've ever come across, all you need to know for a successful camping trip, thanks for that Matt. Hope you get the bike sorted and back on the road soon. 👍👍👍
Just doing my bit to advocate moto camping, hopefully be back at it again soon!
Definitely a cracking loadout - I do use a Wingman tent which is slightly excessive as a 12kg tent but it's a 5 minute set up.
Hi Matt, great vid (as usual) thanks for taking the time to do this , I now have a project for the winter in putting together this kit in preparation for the better weather. Thanks mate. PS : great view from your studio window. 😊
You're very welcome, and yes, it's hard to get work done on a nice summers day with the nice view, the window open, a nice breeze and access to a comfy sofa 😁
So glad to see more people get the same experience with the Trangia cooking setup. It is so damn brilliant. Really nice to see you setup. Always something to learn. The one thing that bugs me, is that the trangia (primus brand) gas burner, does not fit inside the small Trangia 27 kettle. Go figure.
I also always say that it is different when I only go camping (what I bring) and when I'm camping on a longer trip, then I try to save space for other stuff. Because then it is all about riding, Going for a camping trip is something different in my opinion. Great video mate. One tip for future videos... Don't look at the flip out screen when recoding. Look in the lense 😇😂🎥
It was your videos that put me onto the Trangia set, so thank you for that, it's so much better than the rubbish I was using before. I haven't done any long trips yet so I've been able to bring a bit more gear than necessary, but I think you're right, there's no way I would take all of that for a long ride, just the basics I think.
And thank you for the where to look tip, this one's not been my best effort in terms of presenting! (The lighting was awful as well 😁) A lesson to me to not do these sort of videos when I'm a bit ill and tired 😁
TBH … this is my favorite motorcycle channel.
Thanks, that's a huge compliment 🙂
Great vid, am always thinking about my camping set up and what I need vs want. You clearly go for comfort and convenience and make it work. I have an R9T with ridiculously small rear seat and no rack, so have to make do with a 40l dry bag. It’s amazing what you can fit in it - tent, sleeping bag, mat, cookware, chair, clothes etc etc, but does mean going for ultralight gear. I use a mini tarp to keep on the floor to keep everything clean and dry when outside the tent. Agree with you on the sleeping bag, super important to stay safe and warm. Thanks for sharing, always enjoy the waffles
Thanks Marcus, glad you like the waffles 🧇. Can't imagine how you fit everything into a 40ltr bag! But if you can manage it on your bike it goes to show that anyone can put together a moto-camping kit if they want to.
Nice video. I motorcycle camp a lot, and we share a lot of similar gear. I ride a Yamaha WR250R, so a smaller, more dirt oriented bike, and my stuff actually has to be smaller and lighter than what is in your kit. Nice job!
I guess we all pack according to the space we have available 🙂
Sorry to hear about your bike Matt, hopefully it will be back on the road quickly. Great video, very informative and helpful too, thanks for sharing!! 👍👍
Thanks Nelio, I hope so too!
Nice idea to make a video on what you put in your bags. Thanks Matt.
No problem, hope it was useful 🙂
Thanks for that Matt....very interesting bit of information. You inspired me to go solo motorcycle camping in the first place. Cool studio by the way. cheers again 😊
Thanks Mark, happy to hear that I've nudged you towards moto camping :)
Double bag the sleeping bag and also the mat. Cheap insurance againdt misery or worse. Those are a must for survival and comfort. You never know you had a leaky bag until its too late. Good vid. Like the knife. Wondered about the laws over there. Some places a serated blade is illegal. A frozen solid bottle water can be used to keep food cold and use it the second day. Those are nice looking saddle bags and the food bag. Looked at then on the reference site. I have a Tenere T7 and a BMW R9T Urban GS as my primary rides. I like bags I can just throw over the seat and go. Everything has its place. Been that way much over forty years
Our knife laws are very strict as you can't carry any kind of weapon here. If you got pulled over for something trivial like a wrong numberplate and they found a knife on you, you're definitely getting arrested. But if you can explain you have it for a reason, like work or it's a cooking utensil then it'll probably be ok, you're just not allowed to carry anything if it's sole purpose is to harm people.
I imagine on a GS or T7 you've got space to double up on sleeping bags and mats, not so much on a Bonnie, and I've slept comfortably below freezing with this set up. But everyone experiences the cold differently so doubling up might the only way for a lot of folk 🙂
That place of yours is awesome. That view is amazing.
It’s not terrible 😁
Impressive set up and helpful thanks Matt
Hope you found it useful Mike
Thanks for the well organized video. Very helpful as I start to assemble some new gear.
Glad it was helpful 🏕️
Absolutely excellent brilliant enjoyed your video nice one
Thanks Barrie, glad you liked it 👍
Another brilliant video, love the set up. We have a couple of trangia set ups, they are brilliant. Hope the bike is sorted soon 👍
Thanks, I hope so too!
Incredibly useful. Greetings from California.
Glad you thought so! 👍🏻
Well Matt wow your so organised and you make it look so easy and your videos again and pics bring it to life
Brilliant 🤩
Thanks Phil 🙏 I’m usually a pretty well disorganised person so if I can do it, anyone can 😁
Great video Matt, very helpful and keep up the talking.
Thanks Thomas, I’ll definitely try 👍
High classic rides, you got a well put together camping set up and well thought out . Hope your bike is back on the road and you are soon out riding and making vids
Thanks Paul, I hope so too!
Thanks for another great video..
I have two lots of camping gear but always looking out for new lighter/better equipment..
I love your stove/cooker, just added one to my shopping list, also like to say thanks for the list, really helpful.
I can't believe how much Opinel knifes cost these days, I still have one I bought decades ago, and it isn't stainless steel so it can easily be sharpened unlike the newer ones.. Mine is a lot shorter/and the blade is now narrowed down because first I broke the pointed tip off so had to round it off and secondly with all the sharpening the blade as lost weight lol..
Really looking forward to getting out in the summer on my trusty Speedmaster whi at the moment is tucked away in the garage.. but still ride on nice days on my Trident 660.
Hope your bike doesn't need to much work for it to pass the MOT.
Really glad I have a good few years before I need to MOT either if mine.. My 10 year old car is enough to worry about lol.
Stay safe, and ride Safe my friend.
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Thanks mate, glad you found the list useful. Lets hope Spring rolls around quickly so we can all get out there enjoying the great outdoors again 🤞🏻
Ok, that's it, we're riding together!
I've always wondered what "you" take with you that's light-weight and portable.
Now I know.
How do you provision for the food you take?
Healthy snacks, and then a nice meal at dinner?
You don't seem like the McDonalds kind of guy.
Anyway, this has been a great help for an upcoming trip I'm taking.
I love Triumphs (which is how I stumbled upon your content).
I'm getting too old to push my Harley Fat-Bob around the block (+- 750 lbs. or 340.1943 Kg.)
so I'm considering a Triumph which is approx. 113 Kg. lighter.
Thanks again for a comprehensive and wonderful video.
Brilliant!
I like a McDonalds now and then 😁. Usually for food, if it’s just a one or two night trip I’ll bring food for the evening & a light breakfast, then find a cafe somewhere on the route. For longer trips I buy a little stock of bread, cheese & ham from a local supermarket, so then I can at least always making something to eat. Maccies is always a good last resort though.
You might find Triumph Bonneville’s a little small compared to your Fat-Bob, but they’re fun and easy to ride, which is the pay off for having something a bit smaller 👌
Great talking part..... been away, so hope the bike is sorted asap.
Thanks Andrew, I hope so too!
Thank you so much for posting this, I did wonder how you managed to get a luxurious set up that fits on a motorbike. I’ve always been a bit obsessed with ‘smaller and lighter the better’ - I will definitely rethink my cooking and table/seating/firepit set up along your lines as I’m fed up of eating MREs heated up on a hexi burner whilst sitting on a damp floor! As for tents I would recommend however looking into a Durston Xmid, quick but not quicker than yours to erect but only 900g and tiny pack size.
Thanks for recommendation, I’ll definitely have a look at that 👍
I was considering that tent as well. I love the ease of use of that thing and the price... Not the size of the package though. As long as it is not a problem on local trips, that is a bit of an issue on the long ones...
And I love trangia ;)
Yeah it’s not the best when it comes to the packed size, but everything else is great. I think there’s a pole version that packs a lot smaller so that might be my next tent.
The Trangia’s are brilliant aren’t they, should’ve got one sooner.
Nice review of load-out. Found it encouraging as I just got a Bonnie T120. Had to figure out what you meant by 4 bags when there were 7 in the picture. I like how you make room for luxury items. I too like a spirit and pressurized fuel source. I like to use the spirit stove when warming water because it is so quiet. I did NOT see anything about clothes. Maybe you don’t pack extra for just one night. How would you go about packing for a week’s worth ?
Ah yes I realised that bit where I mentioned the four bags might be a bit confusing as the clip shows more, I meant to cut that bit before uploading but didn't. I did mention the clothes bit very briefly as they go in my second pannier with the camera equipment. I don't really class clothes as camping equipment though as it's just a case of taking the bear minimum I can get away with. A week's worth would fit in the other pannier as I imagine most folk won't take as much filming equipment as I do, so there'll be more room for clothes. Or if going for longer another small duffle bag (same as the food bag) could be placed on the back. Maybe I should have included something on that actually!
Great video Matt, you should talk more, you’re a natural. Very clear and concise. Also curious as to what’s happened to the bike?
Thanks Steven, very nice of you to say. I’m slowly getting more comfortable talking in front of a camera (I have a newfound respect for television presenters 😁).
The main problem with the bike is the head bearings have become notched and the rear shocks needed rebuilding, plus it needs its 20k mile service. So there’s a few hours of work to be done before it’s back roadworthy again.
@@ClassicRides what a bummer. At least you’re not missing much riding weather!
You should ride in Australia is normally sunny 🌞 to the point of being boiling hot. Especially in NSW and QLD
I lived in Sydney for a year and if I’d have had the points needed to emigrate at the time, I’d be living there now. NSW is probably up there as one my most favourite places 🙂
Thanks for showing us what poles do you have for your tarp thanks
Just the poles that came with the tarp 🙂
A+
Thanks 🙌
👍🤩👍
Really helpful Matt thanks you are Mr organised for sure
What's up with the bonneville?
Thanks Ian. Notched head bearings are the main problem, but also a few other niggles and it needs its 20k mile service so it’s going to cost a few pennies 😁
@@ClassicRides Gould sounds probably worse than it is Matt
Way to look at it is that if repairs and 20k service cost even 2K your bike still looks like new you still love it and once sorted will do another 20 thousand miles easily
These bikes will go on for ever if properly maintained
Hope your back on the road soon looking forward to winter filming
100% it's worth the spend to put it back on the road, I think it'll end up costing somewhere between £800 to £1K to sort, just a terrible time of year to try to find an extra grand under the sofa 🛋 @@IanClarke-bi3se
Hi there. Are you up against the parts problem Mr. Dobbs had?
No not at all, I just decided to wait as the dealership service charges reduce quite a bit in winter, so for the sake of waiting a couple of weeks I've saved a lot of money on getting all the work done on the bike. Should be back on the road in a week, hopefully🤞🏻@@andrewaveyard3336
Really enjoyed the video thanks,I know it’s unrelated I really like the rack you have on the tank have you had any problems with it marking the pain
Thanks, glad you liked the video. I've not had any issues with the rack marking the tank, not that I've noticed anyway.
@@ClassicRides thanks for the reply I know your busy mate 👍
@@Kojak-zh7qono problem at all 🙂
Great vlog how about vlog about technical gear you use
Thanks Bill, hope you found it useful 👍
How did you like the Wingman tent? Obviously you like this one better, but curious on your thoughts.
To be honest I really wanted to like it, the concept of it is great but I think in practical terms you can get much better gear that will be of more use, in more weather conditions for the same money as you’d spend on the wingman. Plus I’m not sure how soundly I’d sleep knowing that in the unlikely event my bike gets blown over in high winds, then I’m dead.
Hi Matt, great vid. what are the measures of your folding table? I greet you from Argentina.
Hi, I’m not sure off the top of my head, if you click on the Amazon link in the description it should take you to a page where you can find the listing for the table, full measurements will be there 🙂
Thank you Matt !
Where did you get your brown boots from ?
They’re an old style by Merlin, I think they’re called ‘Legacy G24”. They’re not made anymore but you might still be able to find a few pairs online.
well done review of usable stuff for camping, unfortunately i was built for comfort, especially at my age. after a long day of traveling i prefer a warm and cosy bed. and wild camping in austria is a little bit problematic. on the other hand, if you choose a camping resort you sometimes may be not much cheaper than by taking B&B with a warm shower and a comfortable bed. if i sleep a night on ground it could happen, that i need some helping hand to pull me up... :D :D :D
camping was nice, when i was young. those days are over. :D :D
nevertheless you also offer good content without your bike - thats great! ;-)
I may get to the same point one day Onkel. For now I'm still happy to camp, but I have to admit the convenience of a hotel is never far away in my thoughts!
How did the bike fail? Surprised, even Freddie Dobbs bike passes fairly easily and that's saying something 😂 I thought the UK test was a walk in the park
Notched head bearings are the main culprit, and no, UK MOT’s can be quite strict 🙂
I would love to know how you manage to not break the lantern hanging off the back
It’s toughened glass and it’s not touching anything hard, so as long as I don’t chuck the bike down the road it should be ok 🤞
What is the brand off the coolbag?
Sistema
@@ClassicRides Thanks. I vind it online in the Netherlands
Is your Decathlon tent waterproof?
Sure is
The best thing you can buy is actually a sleeping mat.
Thanks for sharing your opinion.
Came here to say the same thing, 100% true
i have a motorcycle tool/spares bag. It weighs a ton and takes up most of one pannier? Does anyone even carry tools anymore? It's saved me twice already
I have a small tool roll attached to the bike with the basics in. I think with modern bikes though if anything very wrong happens it’ll need more knowledge/skill and equipment than I have to fix it.
What is that tent please
It a Decathlon Two Second Tent 👌
@@ClassicRides its ok i been out an got one after watching this video. Actually just put it back in its bag in the living room. Looks a belter
FYI. I can only hear you talking through left headphone
Yes I only noticed this myself recently, it’s all a learning curve 🙂
@@ClassicRides indeed. Great videos though mate. This one was very helpful! Keep it up!
You have to explain why you need a knife? Wow you really live in a 1984 style authoritarian hell. I have a Ka-bar military knife on my belt pretty much all the time and never had an issue here in the US. I can't imagine living under the thumb of a government that is so restrictive. That said,
I prioritize my bed, starting with a cot, mattress and down sleeping bag. Mostly because I am getting old and can't just sleep on the ground anymore. I also carry a camp chair with high back. Those are my two luxury comfort items. I generally just sleep under a tarp or tipi tarp which saves space over a full tent to offset the space of carrying a full bed. I use a small butane stove and mess kit because I don't do alot of camp cooking. The rest is mostly just the clothes and tool kit.
It’s not so much that we’re under the thumb, it’s simply not legal to carry weapons in public in the UK. As guns aren’t that accessible here, knives represent the most common form of high-level weapon and so the repercussions for carrying one (without good reason) are quite severe.
Hammocks and tarp camping aren’t so common in the uk as we have quite a different camping culture, in fact you’d struggle to find places where you could use them.
But personally I find it interesting to see how it’s done in other places, we all do it a bit differently.
@@ClassicRides No I use a cot because trees aren't always available. Particularly at bike event camping.
Ok, classic, fine, order, yes, but considering the space the bike offers, you’ve made your choices, well too bulky for me, even though I have even more space available on my indian chieftain.
I love the idea of classic camping, but I don’t see much of it in your kit, other than 2-3 hipster shop bags. They’re nice, but adding to the bulk, as is the easy deca tent. What you use for your tent keeps my hilleberg nallo2, my daune sleeper bag from western mountaineering and my therm-a-rest mat easily. The cooking I reduced because I can eat out local food and would only heat up some tea or coffee or so and still can make a little soup if needed. A bulk tool roll for some relevant and many irrelevant tools, ok your choice. But the crazy thing is, with all the bags, your clothing, toiletry, bad weather gear, your camera gear - it’s all not yet part of the kit and needs to be added. That’s where I go with a small classic rucksack (stuffstuff like books, chargers, cables, maps, business phone, papers, tape and camera) and a croots weekender (all shells I need to wear including my toilet bag, but excluding rain suit and warm gloves, and flip-flops), and a little tools bag (thin walled, with half a set of workshop tools cramped to a size of a toiletry bag).
2+1 bags (clothing, stuff, camp) + 1 toolkit + 1 rainsuit. All you see on my bagger is the longer camping dry bag with the camp gear (tent, sleep, mat, flip-flop, cookwar) outside of my side bags.
It's not a competition Giancarlo, your camping gear isn't better than mine and mine isn't better than yours, we all choose to bring different things. You could perhaps make your own video showing how useful and practical your gear is, then you might persuade me to change up some items. But leaving snotty comments on other peoples videos doesn't make me think you're clever and better at camping than me, it just makes me think you're rude and arrogant.
I remember when you guys banned guns to reduce “gun crime.” Now knives are heavily regulated because of “knife crime.” Perhaps this could serve as a lesson about criminals committing crimes regardless of what tools are or are not at their disposal. It truly is a slippery slope when banning tools is the focus.
We didn't ban guns because of "gun crime", handgun ownership was banned because Thomas Hamiliton murdered 16 children and one teacher and shot a further 15 people. Unlike the US we didn't have a split opinion on handgun ownership, everybody mourned those children and everyone agreed that banning handguns was the right thing to do.
And we don't ban tools in the UK, carrying anything that the only purpose of is as an offensive weapon is illegal, this is not a bad thing in most people's view here.