One of the most useful and informative videos I have seen on Moto Camping, THANK YOU! Love the human element and the no-nonsense straight talking. I considered a similar stove set up but am debating between what you have in the video and a Jetboil? Any thoughts on that? And do you carry any tools or emergency items for the bike itself? For example, jump starter, air compressor, puncture repair etc…..again though, thanks for a great video!
Thanks for the kind words Gordon. I actually purchased a Jetboil and I am not very happy with it. The little stove I show IMO works better. It might not boil water as fast, but it is more versatile for different cooking needs, and much MUCH smaller. I carry all of the above on trips. Jump starter, tool roll, compressor, puncture repair. I have videos for some of those as well. Thanks for watching, and commenting.
A stove hack is use a bunsen burner gauze mat on the stove. The little ceramic disc helps keep a hot spot from forming on the food you cook in the pot or pan.
The small cooler bag was a new addition for me last summer. It was nice to grab a couple meals worth of stuff rather than trying to stop in a town every day. Great video overall!
Thank you for the kind words. The pillows are both good, you can't go wrong with either one. Although Mrs 2wheeler says hers is more comfortable lol. Tim stayed with us a few months ago, and you're right he is a very down to earth guy. I did a video with him in case you missed it here it is th-cam.com/video/vJLrYffBPEo/w-d-xo.html
Great video. After Tim's video, I ordered the Nemo Fillo pillow as well and used it on my 4 night camp trip in GA/NC/TN last week. It was very comfortable for a camping pillow. My only complaint is that I wish it had a non-skid surface on the bottom to keep it from sliding on the tent floor or on my sleeping pad. I use the REI camping chair that is very similar to the Helinox and like it a lot. I was going to order the Helinox, but I had an REI coupon, and the chair was on sale, so I got it at a very good price. I use the same stove and have not had a problem with mine at all in the over 2 years I have used it. I need to find an old camera case for kitchen setup. That is such a great idea. All your other gear and creature comforts are great. I really need to get myself a top case... such a life saver when it comes to storage. Strapping stuff to the seat and the small luggage rack on my C14 really sucks. Anyhow, thanks for sharing.
Hey Tommy, sorry for the late reply, I missed this comment. The top case is a game changer in my opinion. Not just the space inside but also the rack on top. We have carried ice, firewood, our jackets,and the cooler. It is a must have. Are the rei chairs as small as the helinox?
Forget that tiny butane/propane stove and here is why. I do many trips each year and my favorite time in the mountains of Utah is October. I had that same stove, I woke up on a clear morning in a camp on Boulder Mountain Utah at 9000 feet. The temps was 20 degrees. At 9000 feet with lower oxygen in the air and the cold temps seriously cut pressure in the small fuel tank, it took 40 minutes to get water to boil and at 9000 feet and boiling temp is below 212F. As the fuel flows it boils off in side the canister it gets even colder and dropping the pressure and gas flow. If it's 20F outside, the fuel will drop to 10F or lower and you get almost no heat output. Get a bigger stove and use a bigger fuel canister if you will be out in colder weather. Place the fuel canister on a small foam pad. If you have a fire heat up a rock and place it next to the canister to generate more pressure.
That's a great point. We never camp at 20°f and really don't expect to. Our camping trips are usually no lower than 40's so it shouldn't/hasn't been an issue yet But that's good info to know in case we do any colder weather camping. Thanks for pointing that out. Stay safe buddy
Great vid, but here's a couple suggestions: - Get 2 goose down quilts and ditch the sleeping bag (smaller, lighter, warmer) e.g. REI hiking quilts. - Ditch the air pump. Its really not that much effort to blow up a mattress. A couple mins of deep breaths is good for ya. - Tent is too big. Alps Linx is an example of 3 season 3 man tent with dual vestibules that is smaller and lighter. - mount a dual USB port on your motorcycle and ditch the charging port. I charge my helmet and phone on my bike. Almost zero current draw. - Finally, GIVI is an Italian company, pronounce the "I" like and "E". GeeVee... Great video guys.
Hey Steph, thanks for watching and commenting with the suggestions. Your suggestions are great, and make sense for the average camper who is not carrying all the camera gear we do to make TH-cam videos. I looked into the REI quilts and I can't see 2 of them being smaller than the Big Agnes we currently have, also keep in mind, we are in Florida, so we don't really need the warmth (doesn't get that cold here), and we love the comfort of the Big creek 30. It feels like a luxury comforter. I guess we are spoiled, lol. As far as the pump, I totaly agree there, it was a big pump, but we have since replaced it with one that is about the size of a pack of cigarettes (see th-cam.com/video/LsFHZ122x1w/w-d-xo.html) and as former smokers, inflating a twin sleeping pad and 2 pillows, would likely cause us to pass out.😜 The tent, we love this Kelty, it offers enough room for 2, plus much of our gear on those rainy days when you are stuck in the tent. I could have went with the 2 person vs the 3 person, and the pack size was smaller, but I wanted more space inside. It was worth the trade off (at least for us). Keep in mind, as vloggers, we also have all of our camera gear, drones, and chargers etc. So our setup is a bit different then most. The pack size is small enough, so I am not willing to lose interior space for a couple inches of pack size. Now If I could find the same interior space with a smaller pack size, I would definitely reconsider. We do have several dual usb ports on the bike, see: th-cam.com/video/EvZoDnMPWdo/w-d-xo.html but we need the charging port for the making videos. We have 5 cameras, each with 3 or 4 batteries, a drone + controller, plus other gear that need charging, like Mics, lights. etc. So again, our setup is not typical. Thanks for the correction on the Givi, I actually asked a Givi rep at Daytona bike week how to correctly pronounce it, and he wasn't sure. Your suggestions are great and make sense for the average camper who is not carrying all the camera gear we do to make TH-cam videos. Again, thanks for the comment and watching. Stay safe my friend.
Thank you. Glad it was helpful. And yes it does fit, but I do separate things into different cases to distribute weight more evenly. Thanks for watching 😃
You have made my day and brought a smile to my face, I just love your humour and of course your presentation which has given me some good ideas. The only problem for me is, you must have a huge bike to fit all of that gear on and your two selves. Here in the UK I would not dream of using as we call it a top box, too much weight in the wrong place . Ride a BMW RT1150 and a Ducati Scrambler and like to keep the weight down. Your camp sites look huge in comparison to our pocket handkerchiefs. A cracking presentation Mike. Many thanks.
You just did the same for me. Made my day and made me smile. Glad you got something out if it. I totally agree on the weight being lower my I try to keep the bulk of the weight in the side cases, and the lighter items in the top case. Our campsites here are huge. Camping is very popular in the states. we are actually camping in the Florida keys as I'm writing this. Thanks for the kind words. Ride safe mate.
I am green with envy,as here in the UK it is cold and the ground in many places is awash,that is if you can find it under the rather large puddles.We even have swans swimming on the fields where I live in the south.@@MRMRS2wheeler
Well done! Excellent set up. One thing I would advise though...re-distribute items so that the heaviest are carried at the lowest points in your side storage, lightest in the trunk. Safe travels!! PS: Though I currently ride a GS, am considering a more touring oriented bike for regular 2up rides (wife gets tired of the climb up and over the Beemer =D). Though I love my GS, I dont think I want the trouble of another so the RT is out. Short list is FJR or ST . Never heard of final drive failures on either =P Cheers!
Thank you. I agree about the weight distribution. I have rearranged a bit since then. I looked at both bikess and we test drove both but the St was more comfortable for us both. Safe travels my friend.
Lighting: I’ve found that a Luci Light provides nice area lighting. Tie it solar-side up on top of your gear so it recharges as you ride. Strap-on headlights, as you have, are VERY useful. They can actually be the only light you have along, and serve the needs. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying
That's pretty awesome that you fit a two person camping system on the bike! I'm prepping for some touring (solo) and have been binge watching YT vids on moto camping. Seeing what others have successfully used is awesome!
@@MRMRS2wheeler Just some short weekend trips here in Virginia to start. A couple of other guys and me are in the infant stages of planning a trip to Deadhorse in 2022!
@@Ron_C I'm jealous. I was supposed to go there this past June, but you know... Covid. Maybe next year. Virginia has some beautiful riding. Spent 3 days there after a tip over in wythville. Busted up the mirror and housing and had to wait for parts, so took the time to ride the area. It was beautiful. Going back for sure. Have a safe ride.
Same, I’m getting a 150cc scooter and these tutorials are still great for scooter setups. My vehicle has a rider weight limit of 330 lbs. I’m 150, which gives me nearly 200 extra pounds for gear which means I can include a solar power system and other comfort items. My dream is to have a fully functioning and self sustainable system with fishing gear and everything needed for living off grid. Should something happen or I wish to just take off, I can survive indefinitely with all my gear and bike
Great video, when I first saw it I was like NOOOOOOO! Lol I just had a friend ask for a video on 2 up camping setup (said he doesn’t have room) so I took the challenge last night and then saw this video. My point here is after watching I have to say NICE JOB!!!!! Great video very informative and thorough! Yes Tim from 40x is the man he King of adventure inspiration. Great job from one moto camper you another!
“Sweeping” out a tent can be done easily by picking up the side opposite an open door, and letting debris slide out the door. Tip from side to side to clean out corners. Tent obviously empty, and back two corners untied. Plastic brooms create static electricity and magnetize the dirt. A damp (not wet) sponge wipes up fine dirt and dust remaining after tipping up the tent. A door mat for scrubbing off feet prior to entry is a preventive step. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying
Nice...We pack just a little more, (see our packing vid) but we ride separate bikes. Love the outtakes, very funny. Thanks for sharing, its always interesting to see what others pack. Happy Camping.
Nice job with this video. I’m planning more extensive motorcycle camping trips and need to gear up a little more. I have most of what you show but I like the idea of using an old camcorder bag. I also want a new tent. Larger than the current coffin size I use, so I will look at the Kelty. Thanks for the links. Side point: Tim from FTA is awesome!
Thanks. With the tent, if you're solo get a 2 person, couple, get a 3 person tent. The camera bag works well to keep things organized but it does take a little more space. I agree, Tim is great. He stayed with us a few days when he was in Florida. See here th-cam.com/video/vJLrYffBPEo/w-d-xo.html
@@wingandhog we had a great time. Rode together for a couple of days, showed him around, and just had fun hanging out. Very down to earth guy. Even my kids enjoyed him staying with us. Asked him a bunch of questions, lol.
jerry crafton thanks my friend. It is a great trunk. It takes some careful packing and the right gear, but it can be done. I sometimes get scared of overloading it, especially with a cooler on top full of steaks and beers, but so far it has performed flawlessly. When I am nervous about the weight, I attach a bungee from the rack to the bike for extra support. Thanks for watching & commenting.
Happy Sunday everyone. Weather is finally cooling down here, so you know what that means. Moto camping season. I thought I would do this video on the gear we use after years of camping. I hope you enjoy it. I threw in some bloopers in the end, hope you get a good laugh out of it. Don’t forget to hit that LIke Button, it really helps us grow the channel. Thanks for watching.
Hey,, Mike I am from Florida also. Will move to motorcycle camping this year. Sold my old Road Glide and get a Honda CB500x. Will like to know your thoughts about your top case Box. you are been a excellent, on ideas just got the tank bag you recommend it's really awesome.
Hey David. Glad to hear you're getting into camping. Where in Florida? I love my top case, and have zero regrets or issues with it. At 56 Liters, it's the biggest available that I know of. Add a rack to it, and you can haul a lot of stuff. I have carried bundles of firewood, 20 lbs of ice etc. For short distances of course. You need to keep in mind that weight limit isn't high on it, so keep lighter stuff in it and heavier in side cases or saddle bags or on rear seat. I have pushed it's limits a few times, but I was nervous as heck the whole ride. I even bungied it down to the bike for added support and to make sure it didn't go flying off the bike lol. Glad you got some ideas and tips from our videos, and yeah that tank bag is awesome. Great to be able to carry extra water when you're camping. I have a 3 liter bladder in there so it's quite big. Stay safe
Ha ha, a little of both I guess. Walking a fine line between getting out there and staying comfortable. Gotta keep Mrs 2wheeler happy so she'll keep camping with me 😜
@@MRMRS2wheeler I'm single so that's where I'm coming from. It's been proven statistically that married men live longer than single men. They die a slow painful death!
HelloReinhard, how are you my friend? We are ok, but we are dealing with family health issues, so no videos for now. But hopefully soon we will get back into it. thanks for checking.
I wonder if some paracord would be handy, to hoist your cooler full of food off the ground at night so critters don't invade. Also, any thoughts on a Harbor Freight tarp for rain or to keep the tent cleaner?
Absolutely. The cooler has 2 hooks on either end that allow for a carrying strap. You could easily run some paracord through there. Unless I am in bear country, I haven't found a need to do it though. It has proved to be very strong and I had no issues with critters opening it. Though they have tried. I actually bought a harbor freight tarp, but I found it too thick to fold and it took up too much space. If you are riding solo, then I guess you would have more space. But being too up, it just wasn't worth the space it occupied. We do however have a Kelty tarp that came with our tent. And our tent has a large vestibule that opens enough to sit under in the rain. See it here: th-cam.com/video/Wxkc8jmGBe4/w-d-xo.html
I have that same camp stove, it was fantastic until the igniter stopped working. Burns fuel pretty fast because of the high put but man it will get water boiling quick
That's true. I have a half cover that I use for all trips, I didn't show it because it's not really camping gear. I'm actually making a video this week about motorcycle covers. Thanks.
Hi, thanks for your comment. The video was more about the camping gear, so I did not really go into the trunk details( I did discuss it a little more in this video th-cam.com/video/EvZoDnMPWdo/w-d-xo.html). But, it is a Givi maxia v56. it has 56 Liters of storage space. Stay safe.
Take her to places she really wants to go 😜. If she's never ridden before, start slow. A short ride around the block. Slow and steady. Then a ride to brunch, not far away, stay on local roads, no freeway. Slowly work up the distance and speed. When she is comfortable, get on the highway for a few miles. If you have bluetooth, communicate with her. If she's nervous, slow down, take a break. Go at her place. If you don't have bluetooth, work out signals. It's more comforting to know she can communicate if there is an issue Hope that helps
You need a better stove, Soto windmaster is much better and go with a quilt Enlightened Equipment , and that cookstet is a joke buy some cheap pans from Walmart and have a real meal.
Hi, thanks for your advice. I have since upgraded the stove to a jetboil, and the cookset we have is enough for us. We don't do any serious cooking, mostly breakfast, coffee, and occasionally some things that just require hot water. Keep in mind, those pans from Walmart are bulky and heavy. On a motorcycle, that is not ideal. Thanks again for commenting.
One of the most useful and informative videos I have seen on Moto Camping, THANK YOU! Love the human element and the no-nonsense straight talking. I considered a similar stove set up but am debating between what you have in the video and a Jetboil? Any thoughts on that? And do you carry any tools or emergency items for the bike itself? For example, jump starter, air compressor, puncture repair etc…..again though, thanks for a great video!
Thanks for the kind words Gordon.
I actually purchased a Jetboil and I am not very happy with it. The little stove I show IMO works better. It might not boil water as fast, but it is more versatile for different cooking needs, and much MUCH smaller.
I carry all of the above on trips. Jump starter, tool roll, compressor, puncture repair. I have videos for some of those as well.
Thanks for watching, and commenting.
A stove hack is use a bunsen burner gauze mat on the stove. The little ceramic disc helps keep a hot spot from forming on the food you cook in the pot or pan.
RC44E The Lone Coyote great tip! Thanks for sharing 👍
Where does one come by this Burner Gauze you speak of..
@@clarktferrill I found it on eBay.
The small cooler bag was a new addition for me last summer. It was nice to grab a couple meals worth of stuff rather than trying to stop in a town every day. Great video overall!
Thanks. Glad you like it.
Ride safe brother.
Very Nicely put together! I think I'll get one of those pillows! I also watch FTA. Down to earth people!!
Thank you for the kind words.
The pillows are both good, you can't go wrong with either one. Although Mrs 2wheeler says hers is more comfortable lol.
Tim stayed with us a few months ago, and you're right he is a very down to earth guy.
I did a video with him in case you missed it here it is th-cam.com/video/vJLrYffBPEo/w-d-xo.html
Great video. I do a lot of motorcycle with my wife also but will be planning to do more camping with my riding buddies.
That's awesome 👍.
Get out there.
Great video!! Gonna start accumulating camping gear over the winter. Thanks
Thank you. Glad to hear it was useful.
Good luck with the gear purchases. Should be better prices in winter.
Stay safe.
Great video. After Tim's video, I ordered the Nemo Fillo pillow as well and used it on my 4 night camp trip in GA/NC/TN last week. It was very comfortable for a camping pillow. My only complaint is that I wish it had a non-skid surface on the bottom to keep it from sliding on the tent floor or on my sleeping pad. I use the REI camping chair that is very similar to the Helinox and like it a lot. I was going to order the Helinox, but I had an REI coupon, and the chair was on sale, so I got it at a very good price. I use the same stove and have not had a problem with mine at all in the over 2 years I have used it. I need to find an old camera case for kitchen setup. That is such a great idea. All your other gear and creature comforts are great. I really need to get myself a top case... such a life saver when it comes to storage. Strapping stuff to the seat and the small luggage rack on my C14 really sucks. Anyhow, thanks for sharing.
Hey Tommy, sorry for the late reply, I missed this comment.
The top case is a game changer in my opinion. Not just the space inside but also the rack on top. We have carried ice, firewood, our jackets,and the cooler. It is a must have.
Are the rei chairs as small as the helinox?
Forget that tiny butane/propane stove and here is why. I do many trips each year and my favorite time in the mountains of Utah is October. I had that same stove, I woke up on a clear morning in a camp on Boulder Mountain Utah at 9000 feet. The temps was 20 degrees. At 9000 feet with lower oxygen in the air and the cold temps seriously cut pressure in the small fuel tank, it took 40 minutes to get water to boil and at 9000 feet and boiling temp is below 212F. As the fuel flows it boils off in side the canister it gets even colder and dropping the pressure and gas flow. If it's 20F outside, the fuel will drop to 10F or lower and you get almost no heat output. Get a bigger stove and use a bigger fuel canister if you will be out in colder weather. Place the fuel canister on a small foam pad. If you have a fire heat up a rock and place it next to the canister to generate more pressure.
That's a great point. We never camp at 20°f and really don't expect to.
Our camping trips are usually no lower than 40's so it shouldn't/hasn't been an issue yet
But that's good info to know in case we do any colder weather camping.
Thanks for pointing that out.
Stay safe buddy
Great vid, but here's a couple suggestions:
- Get 2 goose down quilts and ditch the sleeping bag (smaller, lighter, warmer) e.g. REI hiking quilts.
- Ditch the air pump. Its really not that much effort to blow up a mattress. A couple mins of deep breaths is good for ya.
- Tent is too big. Alps Linx is an example of 3 season 3 man tent with dual vestibules that is smaller and lighter.
- mount a dual USB port on your motorcycle and ditch the charging port. I charge my helmet and phone on my bike. Almost zero current draw.
- Finally, GIVI is an Italian company, pronounce the "I" like and "E". GeeVee...
Great video guys.
Hey Steph, thanks for watching and commenting with the suggestions.
Your suggestions are great, and make sense for the average camper who is not carrying all the camera gear we do to make TH-cam videos.
I looked into the REI quilts and I can't see 2 of them being smaller than the Big Agnes we currently have, also keep in mind, we are in Florida, so we don't really need the warmth (doesn't get that cold here), and we love the comfort of the Big creek 30. It feels like a luxury comforter. I guess we are spoiled, lol.
As far as the pump, I totaly agree there, it was a big pump, but we have since replaced it with one that is about the size of a pack of cigarettes (see th-cam.com/video/LsFHZ122x1w/w-d-xo.html) and as former smokers, inflating a twin sleeping pad and 2 pillows, would likely cause us to pass out.😜
The tent, we love this Kelty, it offers enough room for 2, plus much of our gear on those rainy days when you are stuck in the tent.
I could have went with the 2 person vs the 3 person, and the pack size was smaller, but I wanted more space inside. It was worth the trade off (at least for us).
Keep in mind, as vloggers, we also have all of our camera gear, drones, and chargers etc. So our setup is a bit different then most.
The pack size is small enough, so I am not willing to lose interior space for a couple inches of pack size.
Now If I could find the same interior space with a smaller pack size, I would definitely reconsider.
We do have several dual usb ports on the bike, see: th-cam.com/video/EvZoDnMPWdo/w-d-xo.html but we need the charging port for the making videos. We have 5 cameras, each with 3 or 4 batteries, a drone + controller, plus other gear that need charging, like Mics, lights. etc. So again, our setup is not typical.
Thanks for the correction on the Givi, I actually asked a Givi rep at Daytona bike week how to correctly pronounce it, and he wasn't sure.
Your suggestions are great and make sense for the average camper who is not carrying all the camera gear we do to make TH-cam videos.
Again, thanks for the comment and watching.
Stay safe my friend.
you can buy a really cheap flask on amazon, they have metal & plastic, but they work really good for keeping oil!
I actually have a few of them. Never considered storing oil. Thanks for the suggestion!
really helpful and it all fits in tour pak trunk!!
Thank you. Glad it was helpful.
And yes it does fit, but I do separate things into different cases to distribute weight more evenly.
Thanks for watching 😃
You have made my day and brought a smile to my face, I just love your humour and of course your presentation which has given me some good ideas. The only problem for me is, you must have a huge bike to fit all of that gear on and your two selves. Here in the UK I would not dream of using as we call it a top box, too much weight in the wrong place . Ride a BMW RT1150 and a Ducati Scrambler and like to keep the weight down.
Your camp sites look huge in comparison to our pocket handkerchiefs. A cracking presentation Mike. Many thanks.
You just did the same for me. Made my day and made me smile.
Glad you got something out if it.
I totally agree on the weight being lower my I try to keep the bulk of the weight in the side cases, and the lighter items in the top case.
Our campsites here are huge. Camping is very popular in the states. we are actually camping in the Florida keys as I'm writing this.
Thanks for the kind words.
Ride safe mate.
I am green with envy,as here in the UK it is cold and the ground in many places is awash,that is if you can find it under the rather large puddles.We even have swans swimming on the fields where I live in the south.@@MRMRS2wheeler
Here in Florida you can camp all year round, if you can stand the heat of summer without air conditioning.
Well done! Excellent set up. One thing I would advise though...re-distribute items so that the heaviest are carried at the lowest points in your side storage, lightest in the trunk. Safe travels!!
PS: Though I currently ride a GS, am considering a more touring oriented bike for regular 2up rides (wife gets tired of the climb up and over the Beemer =D). Though I love my GS, I dont think I want the trouble of another so the RT is out. Short list is FJR or ST . Never heard of final drive failures on either =P Cheers!
Thank you. I agree about the weight distribution. I have rearranged a bit since then.
I looked at both bikess and we test drove both but the St was more comfortable for us both.
Safe travels my friend.
Lighting: I’ve found that a Luci Light provides nice area lighting. Tie it solar-side up on top of your gear so it recharges as you ride. Strap-on headlights, as you have, are VERY useful. They can actually be the only light you have along, and serve the needs.
Courtesy of Half Vast Flying
Great tip! Thanks for the info 👍
That's pretty awesome that you fit a two person camping system on the bike! I'm prepping for some touring (solo) and have been binge watching YT vids on moto camping. Seeing what others have successfully used is awesome!
Hey thanks for watching.
That's how I first learned. Now it's more from experience and trial and error.
Where ya headed?
@@MRMRS2wheeler Just some short weekend trips here in Virginia to start. A couple of other guys and me are in the infant stages of planning a trip to Deadhorse in 2022!
@@Ron_C I'm jealous. I was supposed to go there this past June, but you know... Covid.
Maybe next year.
Virginia has some beautiful riding.
Spent 3 days there after a tip over in wythville. Busted up the mirror and housing and had to wait for parts, so took the time to ride the area. It was beautiful. Going back for sure.
Have a safe ride.
Same, I’m getting a 150cc scooter and these tutorials are still great for scooter setups. My vehicle has a rider weight limit of 330 lbs. I’m 150, which gives me nearly 200 extra pounds for gear which means I can include a solar power system and other comfort items. My dream is to have a fully functioning and self sustainable system with fishing gear and everything needed for living off grid. Should something happen or I wish to just take off, I can survive indefinitely with all my gear and bike
Awesome. Do you plan on living on the road?
Great video, when I first saw it I was like NOOOOOOO! Lol I just had a friend ask for a video on 2 up camping setup (said he doesn’t have room) so I took the challenge last night and then saw this video.
My point here is after watching I have to say NICE JOB!!!!!
Great video very informative and thorough!
Yes Tim from 40x is the man he King of adventure inspiration.
Great job from one moto camper you another!
Dirt Nap Dirt Bike adventures thanks, I appreciate that. Nothing beats moto camping .
@@MRMRS2wheeler You got that right!
Seriously great video I have watched so many and made quite a few myself and I have to say you did awesome!
@@2wheelsandatent I really appreciate that. 👍
Great video... Just trying to get my gear together for my 1st overnighter on my Burgman...! Love the outtakes.... Happy trails!
Thanks my friend. Good luck on that overnighter, sounds like a blast.
If you have any questions about the gear, let me know. Glad to help.
Awesome video 👍Many thanks 🌺
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the support.
Awesome video!!! Thank you so much , I thought the mini dust pan and mini axe were so cute
Thanks buddy. Glad you got some value from it. Anything mini is cute, and great for moto camping.
Stay safe my friend.
“Sweeping” out a tent can be done easily by picking up the side opposite an open door, and letting debris slide out the door. Tip from side to side to clean out corners. Tent obviously empty, and back two corners untied. Plastic brooms create static electricity and magnetize the dirt. A damp (not wet) sponge wipes up fine dirt and dust remaining after tipping up the tent. A door mat for scrubbing off feet prior to entry is a preventive step.
Courtesy of Half Vast Flying
We'll have to give that a try. Thanks for the tip. 👍
Nice...We pack just a little more, (see our packing vid) but we ride separate bikes. Love the outtakes, very funny.
Thanks for sharing, its always interesting to see what others pack.
Happy Camping.
Boots and Jeans Riders I'll check it out. Thanks for watching & commenting ☮
Nice job with this video. I’m planning more extensive motorcycle camping trips and need to gear up a little more. I have most of what you show but I like the idea of using an old camcorder bag. I also want a new tent. Larger than the current coffin size I use, so I will look at the Kelty. Thanks for the links.
Side point: Tim from FTA is awesome!
Thanks. With the tent, if you're solo get a 2 person, couple, get a 3 person tent.
The camera bag works well to keep things organized but it does take a little more space.
I agree, Tim is great. He stayed with us a few days when he was in Florida. See here th-cam.com/video/vJLrYffBPEo/w-d-xo.html
@@MRMRS2wheeler ... That looked like a fun day, regardless of the weather. I really enjoy seeing folks connect like that
@@wingandhog we had a great time. Rode together for a couple of days, showed him around, and just had fun hanging out. Very down to earth guy. Even my kids enjoyed him staying with us. Asked him a bunch of questions, lol.
Good video Mike. I have the same trunk and it is amazing that all your camping gear fits.
jerry crafton thanks my friend. It is a great trunk. It takes some careful packing and the right gear, but it can be done. I sometimes get scared of overloading it, especially with a cooler on top full of steaks and beers, but so far it has performed flawlessly. When I am nervous about the weight, I attach a bungee from the rack to the bike for extra support.
Thanks for watching & commenting.
Hi there. Really like your setup. We have a pretty similar kit profile. Got some great ideas. Thanks
Happy New year!
Glad you got something from the video.
Thanks for the comment.
Happy Sunday everyone.
Weather is finally cooling down here, so you know what that means.
Moto camping season.
I thought I would do this video on the gear we use after years of camping.
I hope you enjoy it.
I threw in some bloopers in the end, hope you get a good laugh out of it.
Don’t forget to hit that LIke Button, it really helps us grow the channel.
Thanks for watching.
Great information
Thanks for watching. 😁
Hey,, Mike I am from Florida also. Will move to motorcycle camping this year. Sold my old Road Glide and get a Honda CB500x. Will like to know your thoughts about your top case Box. you are been a excellent, on ideas just got the tank bag you recommend it's really awesome.
Hey David. Glad to hear you're getting into camping. Where in Florida?
I love my top case, and have zero regrets or issues with it. At 56 Liters, it's the biggest available that I know of. Add a rack to it, and you can haul a lot of stuff.
I have carried bundles of firewood, 20 lbs of ice etc. For short distances of course.
You need to keep in mind that weight limit isn't high on it, so keep lighter stuff in it and heavier in side cases or saddle bags or on rear seat.
I have pushed it's limits a few times, but I was nervous as heck the whole ride. I even bungied it down to the bike for added support and to make sure it didn't go flying off the bike lol.
Glad you got some ideas and tips from our videos, and yeah that tank bag is awesome. Great to be able to carry extra water when you're camping. I have a 3 liter bladder in there so it's quite big.
Stay safe
Thanks Mike. Keep rolling
Hey you two! How y'all doing? Haven't heard from you in a while. Just checking in. Hope all is well. Take care!
Hey Michael, all good here.
Thanks for the concern.
Got an update video coming out in the next few days. It'll explain a lot.
Stay safe my friend.
Nice set up.
Thanks. Be safe. 👍
Fans, chargers, extensions, mosquito repellant, dust pan, BT speaker and luxury items? Camping or Glamping? Thanks man.
Ha ha, a little of both I guess. Walking a fine line between getting out there and staying comfortable. Gotta keep Mrs 2wheeler happy so she'll keep camping with me 😜
@@MRMRS2wheeler I'm single so that's where I'm coming from. It's been proven statistically that married men live longer than single men. They die a slow painful death!
LMAO, that's a good one
Hey my Friend, we're at you and Nina ? I Hope you and Nina are ok .Reinhard out Germany 🤗👍👍
HelloReinhard, how are you my friend? We are ok, but we are dealing with family health issues, so no videos for now. But hopefully soon we will get back into it.
thanks for checking.
@@MRMRS2wheeler I am OK ,my Pan is Running and y go to Camping 🤗😚sorry vor my Englisch is Not so Good
I'm glad to hear it.
Stop being sorry for your English, it's fine.
Ride safe my friend.
I wonder if some paracord would be handy, to hoist your cooler full of food off the ground at night so critters don't invade.
Also, any thoughts on a Harbor Freight tarp for rain or to keep the tent cleaner?
Absolutely. The cooler has 2 hooks on either end that allow for a carrying strap. You could easily run some paracord through there.
Unless I am in bear country, I haven't found a need to do it though. It has proved to be very strong and I had no issues with critters opening it. Though they have tried.
I actually bought a harbor freight tarp, but I found it too thick to fold and it took up too much space. If you are riding solo, then I guess you would have more space. But being too up, it just wasn't worth the space it occupied. We do however have a Kelty tarp that came with our tent. And our tent has a large vestibule that opens enough to sit under in the rain.
See it here: th-cam.com/video/Wxkc8jmGBe4/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for sharing your kit! Always interested to see what other people bring :)
As the Magpie Flies hi Amanda.
If you’re ever in Florida, let me know.
Thanks for commenting.
Stay safe girl.
@@MRMRS2wheeler I will most definitely let you know :)
@@AstheMagpieFlies I look forward to it.
Tim says he'll be down here Nov, maybe surprise him lol.
That little pick on your utensil multi-tool (spoon and knife side) is meant for shucking oysters, I believe
That makes sense. Thanks.
Stay safe.
I have that same camp stove, it was fantastic until the igniter stopped working. Burns fuel pretty fast because of the high put but man it will get water boiling quick
PracticalTacticalSheepdog yeah, that little thing is a beast.
So much stuff that I didn't know existed lol thanks for this great video.
Glad you got something from it.
Thanks for watching.
Ride safe!
@@MRMRS2wheeler thank you... wish me luck. Ride safe!
@@mujerbiker1191 Good luck. Are you headed out on a trip?
@@MRMRS2wheeler yes I'm doing a camping trip to payson AZ and I just place an order for a few items from your video 👍🏽
That's awesome. Have a great time.
If you film or take pictures, I'd love to see them.
Looking forward to more videos
Thank you. More coming soon.
The metal pick on the side of the spoon may work great for sea food.... digging that meat out of crab claws
Hey thanks. I could not think of a use for it.
Stay safe.
That Kelty cooler is what i was looking for as I was wondering how some people were able to bring meat and eggs on their moto trip.
I have had it for years. No complaints.
@@MRMRS2wheeler what size is it ?
@@waterdude21236 Hi, it's the small size. It's 17L can hold 20 cans/ 16.5L x 9.5W x 12.5 D
Hope this helps
so much stuff to bring with on two wheels.
We used to take a lot more when we started camping.
Now, only what we need.
Thanks for the comment.
I be taking a trip that only for overnight. dont know how much and what to bring! My first one!
What are your thoughts on a hammock and fly vs tent?
To be honest, I have never tried a hammock/fly combo. So I can't really comment on it. But that's not to say I'm not curious 😉
Hammock and fly work good! I have Eno jungle nest.
Wow 40$ for pillow :O
Great video, thank you :)
Yeah not the cheapest but very comfortable according to mrs 2wheeler. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Good info my brother
Thanks. Hope you found something useful.
Nice video
Thank you.
Ride safe.
The eating utensils are great if you're right handed but try to use them left handed. The just fold up on themselves....
Great point. I never thought of that. I wonder if you can disassemble them and flip them upside down?
what is the weight limit of your top box (trunk) most are 5kg due to the extra weight on the sub frame on the bike ?
According to Givi, the maximum load is 22 lbs or 9.979 kg
Well done!
Thank you Pat.👍
Muito bom! Parabéns!
Thank you
Thank you lots of great tips!
Anamargaret Lowery glad you got something out of it. Thanks for watching.
Do you have a First Aid Kit?
I never go on a ride without one.
Is there one you would recommend?
@@Gamecock94 I actually made my own. Just took a pouch and starting filling it with the necessities.
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Thanks.
LOLHEHE please how come ever thing looks so new?
bill bertrand we clean the gear after trips. It keeps it lasting longer. Thanks for watching.
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Thanks for watching 👍
Don't forget your ride - it needs to be covered up - even bird shit does a lot of damage.
That's true. I have a half cover that I use for all trips, I didn't show it because it's not really camping gear.
I'm actually making a video this week about motorcycle covers. Thanks.
You don't show the trunk nor mention the capacity numbers,,, how silly is that?!!
Hi, thanks for your comment. The video was more about the camping gear, so I did not really go into the trunk details( I did discuss it a little more in this video th-cam.com/video/EvZoDnMPWdo/w-d-xo.html). But, it is a Givi maxia v56. it has 56 Liters of storage space.
Stay safe.
Thank you. How do you get your wife to go with you??
Take her to places she really wants to go 😜.
If she's never ridden before, start slow. A short ride around the block. Slow and steady. Then a ride to brunch, not far away, stay on local roads, no freeway. Slowly work up the distance and speed. When she is comfortable, get on the highway for a few miles.
If you have bluetooth, communicate with her. If she's nervous, slow down, take a break. Go at her place.
If you don't have bluetooth, work out signals. It's more comforting to know she can communicate if there is an issue
Hope that helps
That stove on eBay £2
Yes, they are inexpensive and work great.
Vidéo pubs for rich people
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To much crapp.
Maybe you could share your setup?
@@MRMRS2wheeler To lazy to make a video, but my setup for more than a week feet in Tusk Excursion (less than 50 liters).
You need a better stove, Soto windmaster is much better and go with a quilt Enlightened Equipment , and that cookstet is a joke buy some cheap pans from Walmart and have a real meal.
Hi, thanks for your advice.
I have since upgraded the stove to a jetboil, and the cookset we have is enough for us. We don't do any serious cooking, mostly breakfast, coffee, and occasionally some things that just require hot water.
Keep in mind, those pans from Walmart are bulky and heavy. On a motorcycle, that is not ideal.
Thanks again for commenting.
He is only showing what works for THEM, not you🤷♂️
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