Solo motorcycle camping at a rustic campground - part 1

I had no motorcycle riding experience but bought a motorcycle because I thought moto camping looked amazing. But I didn't really love my first motorcycle camping trip in a very busy state park. So I tried again, this time in a rustic campground, hoping for fewer people and more of the wilderness experience I prefer.
I went to Newaygo State Park in Michigan, about an hour away from where I live. While there was more wind than I would have hoped for, it's a lovely, scenic ride through farmland.
I had my first ride in rain - only a few sprinkles, and my first ride on a dirt road. I'm still a new motorcycle rider, so there are almost always "firsts" when I ride.
I show some of my gear and how it's packed onto the motorcycle.
Watch the video to see what I thought of my rustic motocamping trip.
I'm a new motorcycle rider. At the age of 54 I decided motorcycle camping looked amazing and I wanted to try it. The problem - I didn't know anything about motorcycles. I bought one, learned to ride it, took the MSF Basic Rider course, and am spending my summer camping and sightseeing on my motorcycle. The bike is a 2015 KTM 390 Duke.
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0:00 Intro
0:44 Motorcycle ride to campground
2:54 It's raining
5:26 Dirt road into the campground
5:46 Checking into the campground
6:55 At my campsite
7:27 Moto camping gear
9:57 Setting up campsite
11:17 Campsite tour
12:44 Water pump
13:07 Campground walk
14:19 Camp stove S'more
14:56 Campsite sunset

[@judithfaber2667]

What a lot of firsts thrown at you on your motorcycle! And everyone dealt with so calmly 😊

[@mrmbr]

Some motorcycle hard or soft panniers will help the ride. Great to see you taking on the challenges

[@SomeBoldAdventure]

Thanks - I definitely need to get panniers soon!

[@tigercoward]

Hey Donna,
Congrats on your many firsts.
Riding in the wind just sucks! I ride a big bike, but I still get pushed around by the wind. After 40 years of riding, I am still not comfortable in the wind.
You may want to tune into Adventure Rider Radio for a podcast with some great tips on moto camping. They just did a two part series with some world travelers,who gave lots of great tips.
You've got this.
Enjoy!

[@SomeBoldAdventure]

That's the thing about firsts - they only happen once. And every time I get through a "first" I get better, which I love! But yeah, the side winds get to me. I'll check out the podcast - thanks for the info!

[@JillHinton-hq5pm]

I gotta know…what was on the playlist (that you didn’t listen to)?

[@SomeBoldAdventure]

Ony of my favs that was on the list: th-cam.com/video/iRYvuS9OxdA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Nvgop3NXaNL8jBdS