Early Spring Motorcycle Camping in Near-Freezing Temperatures: First Moto Camping Trip of the Year
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.ย. 2024
- We got out on our first motorcycle camping trip of the year in the very earliest days of spring. This was the first time ever motocamping for my buddy Ducfan on his Yamaha WR250R and while I've gone motorcycle camping before, this was the first time I've ever done so on my Honda Africa Twin. Come along as we ride our motorcycles onto public lands for some dispersed camping. Check out our motorcycle camping setup, firewood gathering and processing, motorcycle camping cooking brats over the campfire, hanging out and enjoying some delicious beverages and chilling by the camp fire. I also had a chance to capture some epic moto camping drone footage of our campsite and the surrounding forest.
Everything was super fun until it came time to go to bed. The near-freezing temperatures proved to be too much for our motocamping sleeping bags, and both of us spent most of the night freezing and uncomfortable. Lesson learned for the next trip: bring a warmer motorcycle camping sleeping bag. The next morning we had a small fire, made some coffee, and packed up our moto camping gear before heading home. Along the way I managed to drop my Honda Africa Twin in just about the stupidest way possible, so make sure you watch until the very end of this moto camping trip video!
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The best bike is the bike that makes you want to go and ride, get out there and puts a smile on your face. So if that is a KTM then a KTM is the best bike for DuckFan. Variety is the spice of life!
A suggestion - for plates n platters, I carry plastic frisbees. Often, when you turn them belly to belly, one will fit inside of another one. Makes a convenient place to carry tortillas. After supper, you now have some fun toys to play with. (They also wash up easily after eating. 😏)
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Camping, motorcycles, brats and vocabulary. Can’t go wrong!
So much value in one video!
@@DorkintheRoad indubitably! 🤣
A suggestion- I buy roasted nuts etc in the square, clear plastic containers with a screw on cover. These make handy humidors for Mr Puff Puffs - add a small piece of dampened paper towel. I also slip in a 6oz or 8oz capacity flask of scotch.
As W.C. Fields would say, “I always carry a little whiskey, in case of snake bite. . . . . I also carry - one small snake.”
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camp tip from a Canadian- when camping in the cold, at the end of the night, if your not too wasted to safely use a camp stove, boil up some water, put that water into a nalgene bottle or none insulated steel bottle and stuff that into the bottom of your sleeping bag..
I see some Maine winter campers that put one of those reflective safety blankets between the sleeping pad and sleeping bag so it reflects your body heat back at you. It seems to work for them.
Good stuff. If I keep watching you, I'm going to start camping again.
That's a good thing!
@@DorkintheRoad but it's cold out there.
I feel like I have a pretty good setup. Guess I'll have to just grab a couple tripods and see if mine looks anything like yours.
And the Twin takes a nap! Now its out of the way, no damage to the bike or gear, and a buddy to help lift it! Other than the Twin going down and freezing nearly to death overnight it looked like a successful trip! These early spring trips can be such a crap shoot on weather conditions. Hard to judge just how cold its going to be. Nicely done! Enjoyed the video!
I'm happy to hear you enjoyed it 😁
Good to know you were cold with the gear you were using. Almost pulled the trigger on that stuff. I’ll rethink my purchase. Thanks for the video.
Afraid to show his face, is he self contious or something, also if the motorcycle crash doesn’t kill you, the Cigar will one day, also never heard of motorcycle camping before, looks like a lot of fun 😁
DucFan...go after the T7 it is the WR250 of adventure bikes
I wish they were easier to get right now
@@DorkintheRoad I'm right with you man, I've been hunting for one since they dropped
I’ve wanted an AT for the last 6 years, spring of 23 I made that happen! I think it’s an amazing bike, it checks all the boxes for me. Honda dependability with lots of service centers incase you happen to need that.
Africa twin for sure!
My day forecast was spotty cold showers. Arrived cold and dry. Walked amid
dense woodland to my dig site. A vertical stone hole where the task was haul
of dirt and loose rock by 5 gallons buckets. Dig, climb, dig, etc. Exit had me
on TW200 sweaty under rain gear. Long dark scary ride back to the coast. So
cold I got under a hot shower fully dressed just for quicker warmth. Too cold
for early spring tenting. It was a month before I saw my camp, dig, and tent.
Get a Yamaha T7 for Ducfan. A WR250R and a Tenere 700 in the garage is a dream worth dreaming.
Im a ktm man , but the best alround bike at the minute is t7 yamaha, lm an Aussie in ireland, so jealous, bikes camping, fires bbq whiskey and mr puff puff , all my luvs
I have a DR 650. Love it for closer overnight trips but it will do longer trips just fine. I also sport a 1989 Honda 600 transalp for longer trips. Great content on the channel. A Mr Puff Puff fits in no better setting than adventure motorcycle camping!
More context like this would be awesome! DuckFan should get a Yamaha T700. Btw, when you had the drone out I swear I saw big foot
That 'squatch is always around somewhere
I’d go T700 as well or CB500x for small, light, low cost
Looks like an amazing time. Thanks for the share. I can’t wait to do stuff like this with my son. Made another down payment on the CRF 250 L and the 300 L today. Looks like my 300l is scheduled to be here April 29.
Sweet! You'll be riding in no time!
Klr650 with upgraded suspension makes a great adventure bike ! Keep up the fun content !
Multistrada twin, unbelievable.
You needed a Recon 4 or 5 sleeping bag, rollout pad (silver facing up), and a down filled air pad. I use them all and sleep nice. Love the vid!
I’m betting most wouldn’t think of doing this in March...in Oregon. Way to show that it’s very do-able and fun! Great video!
Thanks for watching!
If you have room to carry it, Walmart’s blue foam sleeping pads will add a lot of insulation under an air mattress. Very little weight, easily straps on outside of a larger pack. Plus, I carry a pair of merino wool drawers in spring and fall. Insurance item.
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I'm glad I'm not the only one the smoke follows regardless of where I move around the fire. Strangely even upwind sometimes.
They say smoke follows beauty
Watched a few of your videos now :) have to say duckfan get a grom or Africa twin :) you have proved it can be done :)
Awesome video! Love it
Can you take me motoglaming too??
🤣🤣
I got tired of waiting for the Tenere 700 I put money on to show up. I found a 17 Africa twin with 1500 miles on it. I love it.
It's a great bike!
2nd bike good idea but I been doing this stuff for 40 years and 4 bikes are dedicated to Trips, 1 for Cruising, then sport bikes.. The more the better
Nothing worse than trying to sleep when you’re cold. I have a -10c sleeping bag, it makes up almost half my kit but I refuse to be cold at night. Great video!
Great video!
So stoked for you that you were able to get out, it poured rain here all spring break so my moto camping experience relies entirely upon you, so thanks 👍🏻
Sorry you froze but that’s part of the fun.....perfecting your set up.
Your AT was having so much fun that it didn’t want to leave, that’s why it laid down.
As for Ducfan: go AT......Why? Honda, so no more 😜🤘🏽.
When you're right, you're right!
consider unfolding one of those foil safety blankets and putting it under your air mattress. You'll be amazed at how much heat gets reflected back up to you. Great videos man.
Go Africa Twin. Did a 3 ocean tour in 2019 and it worked like a dream. Great video.
I had the same air mattress in the 80’s, bought it at the pool store
"Thats what she said" 🤣🤣🤣 Another great vlog😍
Thanks for watching!
I always carry a couple hot hands for the bottom of my sleeping bag keeps me snuggy
That is smart
Excellent boys!
Thanks for coming along!
So,...if my camp meat gets campfire ash on it, I'm immune to Covid? Sweet!! I'm already set, then!!
BTW,...he NEEDS a KTM 890 Adventure. I think we all do.
I would suggest maybe thinking twice before taking medical advice from me. 🤣
@@DorkintheRoad damn... I already fired my doctor... you can be know as Dorktor in the Road.
My vote is KTM 890 Adventure R
I'm so surprised!
Pretty sure you were giving me a hard time for cooking potatoes in the fire and grabbing them with my fingers, sir! :D
I was giving you a hard time for a lot of things. It was the bourbon talking
@@DorkintheRoad This is true! Besides, grabbing your sausage with your fingers is the manly thing to do! ;)
Looks like a lot of fun great vid 👍🤟
Thanks for watching!
Recent subscriber. Awesome video. Can't wait to see more.
Welcome to the community! Thanks for watching.
Shot gun creek area is a great place to ride and get away, and it's nice that it's close to were i live. As far as a adventure bike for your buddy? KTM makes a great adventure bike, although they are a little high maintenance. I have a 2017 Africa Twin and it's the best bike I have ever owned! So with that said the Africa Twin would be a great bike to consider. The Yamaha T 700 would be another good choice. I also considered a Triumph Tiger 800 before I bought my AT. I would pick the top 3 or 4 bikes he is most interested in and do a bunch of research and test ride each one. My choice of bikes is just my opinion. I know what works for me and The AT. has been great on road and off, and has been very reliable. I have been on most of the OBRDR'S and the AT. handled it all with the exception of deep sand and silt, and no one's bike handled that stuff very well on that trip.
One tip for the sleeping; put your pad in the sleeping bag, and the sleeping bag+mat combo inside a bivvi bag. That way you're warm, won't roll off of your mat + waterproof should water leak in in the event of whatever. Otherwise solid video man! Love them! And was seriously looking into buying a tent but two person tents I feel take up so much room + what I see of the Ionosphere there's plenty of room to keep a drybag with clothing and my gear dry as well.
Thanks for another fun video. I like the idea of camping, but don’t like to actually camp, so it’s nice to watch you do it. And KTM vs AT? No contest: AT all day long. (My R 1200 GS is nice on smooth fire roads or gravel, but on gnarly trails it’s way too much bike (especially with 200 lbs of me on it)).
lol I hope you were warmer on your trip with For the Love of Knobs :P
Yes much warmer!
Use a plumbers vice, it'll make processing those trees easier. You have one, might as well use it.
That's a good tip
I second your recommendation for an Africa Twin! I love mine! That being said, my buddy has a KTM 1290 and he also loves that bike. I'm sure that helps a lot. lol
Moto Camp Nerd needs to carry a line of DucFan janky luggage!
Lol l will suggest it to him!
If my plan goes according to my plan. I'll be camping this weekend. -5°C over night but it's a red pine forest along a river so there should be no frost.😆 Camera might tag along too.
Duck with those legs, I suggest a nice KTM 640 adventure. Some nice deals in the USA.
Sweet, dude. Have a great trip
@@DorkintheRoad 🤞
I you like to do mostly offroad but you also want a lot of packing possibility, the Tenere is a better choice I think, much cheaper than most of it's competitors and very reliable. You pay a lot for the 1000cc while 700cc is more than enough. Still a 200kg bike though...
HE should get what makes him comfortable .
GS 850, T7 Yamaha The Ducati V4 Multistrada it will take almost hour to just clean filter as it is right under the tank good bike, DR 650 to just keep going and going Duck van.
You probably know this but don’t use the tarp like that in the rain you will get wet :) I learned that the hard way haha
You haven't watched today vid yet, have you? I might have mentioned it
@@DorkintheRoad haha just about too!
Africa Twin is the best ADV bike and all-rounder in my opinion. If you want something more basic, you probably can’t beat the Tenere 700 for $10k, really can’t beat it.
Not sure how I feel about the disembodied Dork head.
I'm so good at lighting! 🤣
Great video !! I just tripped onto your channel.
New sub here. Looks like Pacific NW area. Going to start surfing your other vids. Cheers !!
Welcome to the community!
@@DorkintheRoad Thanks !! You have some excellent content !!! I am binging a few of them now....... haha
Africa twin is nice but a bit on the heavy side. Get a Norden 901, or meanwhile a T700... or whatever is fun, like a KTM 1290 SAR
Considering ordering from moto camp nerd. Saving 30 bucks helps haha thanks bud
Definitely take advantage of that discount!
KTM all day. The AT is very competent, but the Katoom is in a league of it's own. IMHO.
But then I'm biased. On my 2nd 1290SA and also have a 390 Duke and a 625 SM.
DuckFan broke his only rule... ATGATT... It made me uncomfortable 🤣
He is a liar. He takes his helmet off sometimes. We have video evidence!
@@DorkintheRoad 😂🤣
Bagus ada partner masa round samping dgn motosikal...
Good honest content, but I lost you after 7 Mile Lane outside of Lebanon. Presumably from there you went eastward into the Cascade Mts. where you camped. For those of us that like to follow along on Google Maps it would be great if you could allow an occasional road sign to slip in or anything to provide a little clue about your location or where you are going. Rest assured there are viewers who would appreciate that little extra bit. Liked and Subscribed ... here's hoping.
Duckfan should look at the Yamaha T700.
I also have a klymit insulated static v luxe sleeping pad with an R value of 5 and its on sale right now. I tried to link it but its not workin. Its really comfortable too
Those are nice pads
BMW gsa For an adventure bike best I have ever owned. KTM for more single track.
Can you please share the song name that starts at 15:16? Thank you very much. Is it a TH-cam provided track?
Hey Mr Dork I'm Gregory and I would love to have a camping trip with you that is some beautiful country I not have access to land like this and what land we do have to ride on its all flat with no challenges at all so I would like to know if all three of us could one day plan a camp trip I have a DRZ400s as well
How are you doing comms between you and your riding companion?
The Africa Twin is clearly an excellent motorcycle, and the big KTMs and Multistradas have been known to occasionally get their rider to their destination AND back, but I think we left out the BEST bike of them all......... A stretched Turbo 'Busa with knobby tires.
I can't wait to go motocamping with you on your new Busa
Eating fire pit ash on your food and you're "immune to Covid"....LMAO!! I've dropped my meat in the ash soooo many times....
My first moto camp trip could be pretty cool, 0C or lower. I’m taking my electric vest with two batteries and I think I’ll be warm.
I was the hundredth like, do I get a prize? I really like this video. It give me some stoke to try to motocamp myself. I need so much gear though :/ It's a bit daunting
You gotta start somewhere. Just go simple and easy to start if you can and shortly slowly build up your gear as you go
Hey thanks for ur help about the seat cover on ur old honda.i got my seat cover on and it looks awesome
It's such a great cheap upgrade
Great vlog! Already checked out motocampnerd I will definitely do business with him on my next purchase. I love the KTMs and I own a ktm1290advr so a bit bias. If doing it all over and now budget conscious, I would consider an Aftwin or KTM990advr.
His site is pretty cool
Rider, too.🥰
I hope you drive safely.👍🏻
I saw a good video.👍🏻
I'm still a beginner, so you look great.
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Would love to order from moto camp need but they not shipping to Canada last time I checked
His suppliers won't allow him to ship to Canada, sadly.
...He drank bourbon around the campfire....Subbed! As for what Adventure bike to pick, BMW GS is the obvious world-favorite. Triumph Tiger has that amazing 3 cylinder engine. And a Multi-Strada is maximum fun factor. But Honda Africa Twin DCT would be my choice. Must be the DCT!
TENERE 700
KlR650
Where was this located?
Near Marcola, OR
You should have had a pint! 😜. Also, get a BMW R1200/1250 GSA. A beast for travel.
Ktm 1290 super adventure r
Twin or Ténéré
No KTM! AT all the way
KTM 1090R or 890R
is there anything nicer?
From high(~$9.5k) to low(~$1.2k); New CRF450RL, new XR650L, used XR650L, used DR650(upgrade rear shock), or a used DRZ400.
DucFan has a much better tent than you... So much for the free stuff.. And I love my cigars.. I sold my Honda Rally.. and bought a Yamaha XL250.. just sayin...
Get a KTM
Its a lot easier to do this stuff when your in your 20s 🤣😂🤣
Stop smoking!
Who goes camping with the boys and tells them not to say “inane things “?? Boooo 👎
You try editing together a coherent video when your friend is always in the middle of some random-ass unrelated story every time you turn the camera on.
@@DorkintheRoad No, I dont think I will.