Top 20 Motocamping Must-Haves & Things I Wish I Packed
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 มิ.ย. 2024
- After spending 6 months solo motocamping across the USA, this is my definitive list of top 20 things I could not live without on my trip. Bonus whinge at the end: 5 things I wish I packed!
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0:00 Start
0:39 1. Solar charge power bank
1:14 2. 3L Hydrapak
1:56 3. Gooseneck / Jaws Go Pro mount
2:49 4. Battery jumper pack (POD X1)
3:19 5. Satellite phone (Garmin inReach Explorer)
4:07 6. Butler motorcycle maps
5:00 7. Hottie
5:26 8. Rain gear (Bilt suit, Tingley overboots)
6:35 9. Compression bags (Suited Nomad)
7:29 10. Water wipes
7:56 11. Collapsible tripod + bluetooth remote
8:53 12. Camp chair
10:08 13. Pacsafe 125L
10:51 14. Beanie
11:07 15. Handlebar bag
11:48 16. Emergency info
12:21 17. Spare keys
12:46 18. Notebook
13:30 19. Disc brake alarm
13:52 20. Waterproof bags
14:29 5 things I wish I packed
The emergency info on the helmet is genius.
I felt it would bring bad luck to have that information on my helmet. But the idea is something new and different. 😁
Sure you would say that. You didn't have such info on your helmet when your space shuttle got sent 500 years into the future. If you had, they would have known just where to send you back! But then you would have never met Wilma and Twiggy.
@@TheGmusy I wouldnt do that..If sombody steals the helmet your info is on it...Your info belongs in the pocket...
Thanks a lot for all the very useful and practical tips ! Where I live a lot of people now have their blood type on their ride or helmet (like stickers).
What if somebody steals your wallet or your purse? Do you not carry a driver's license, insurance cards, etc. There are risks in everything. Each of us should balance those risks as we decide how to proceed. I think the helmet emergency info is a risk I'd likely take if on a long journey. Thanks for sharing!
Briefly met this girl in a laundry room in some camp site in Colorado someday in August. You keep going!
How on earth do you not have more subscribers. This video was absolute gold. I've been motovlogging for a couple years and I'm just starting to get into motocamping - this was incredibly helpful. Keep up the great work! - You earned another sub :)
and she just got another ;-)
& another!! Absolute gold! She’s a delightful young lady, looks like she just walked out of a make up room oozing vitality & funny too, loved it 👍
My boyfriend and I are planning our first summer of camping off our bikes. Really enjoy your videos-hope you post more of your adventures in the future!
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences Nikki! Looking forward to following you in your next adventures!
If you're into moto camping, check my channel out!
Major props for doing this trip on a Suzuki 650 one-lunger. You need a higher output stator to solve your battery woes.
This is the first video I've seen from you and I really love the tips, some I haven't considered and the helmet info pack is a life saver. Safe travels and keep up the great content!
This is absolutely brilliant! Thank you for much for sharing all the great info and tips, and safe riding.
I started motocamping with my girlfriend back in 1978 and later took up sea kayaking. When you get more experience you will be more selective in your choice of gear for any type of camping. I will recommend everyone to bring what they need and not copy others. Cheap PVC waterproof clothes as used by fishermen works much better than most motorcycle brands in heavy use. Most things can do two jobs. You can sit on a folded mattress and a jacket can double as a pillow.
The emergency information on the helmet was a good idea. I'll copy that. Thank you.
Glad your trip went well. Thank you for sharing your list. I'm always on the look out for things to make my motocamp loadout better. The mic idea is great.
I love that you're doing such an ambitious trip on an S40. Great little bike, and a lot of fun to ride. And it's inspiring me to want to do a trip on my cruiser, which is admittedly much bigger than yours.
Great vid! I want to good look for one of your vids that has a shot of your bike loaded up. Must be impressive!
You are a breath of fresh air. Great information.
These are great! Hopefully see you out there this coming summer....
I can't express how much I enjoyed this video! thank you for sharing!
Wow! Love ur videos- lots of energy and great advice!
thanks for charing!! Really usefull stuff. Keep between the lines and stay healthy!
One of the most enjoyable vids in some time. Great information given with an enthusiatic comedic edge. Well done!
This was awesome. Thank you so much for sharing. There are so many items I'm now putting on my list for the trip.
Glad to help! Good luck with your trip 🙌
what an awesome video - thx so much - the preparation you put in is so clear - punchy, to the point - much appreciated
THANK YOU! I can't wait to see your journey.
You have many unique, valuable implementations. I rarely get anything useful from other moto camp kids but yours is unique. Also, your personality and style adds to the information/entertainment factor. You have inspired me to do all 48 States. "RIDE ON"
Thank you! Glad I'm able to be helpful & share what I've learned along the way! Enjoy the 48 🤘🤙
I love your enthusiasm and awesome ideas to MC traveling and camping. Subscribed. 😃
Love your energy and sense of humor. Great video, took more notes from this down to earth and very funny video than any long ass video made by pretentious know-it-alls out there 😀! Thanks a lot
You thought of everything! The emergency info is brilliant. Subscribed.
Kia Ora, some great tips there. Good to see what worked and what didn't!
The helmet info is probably the best advice ive heard so far in prepping for motocamping! Cheers
Thanks TH-cam for sending me here. Great info!!! Thanks
Thank you!!
Me, too!
Absolutely love the idea of emergancy details on the helmet! Awesome tip.
Great video lady, ty for sharing your experiences with us!! Take care, cheers!
useful tips, thanks! i like that your stuff isn't all flashy top-of-the-line gear atm - it feels relatable and reminds me there's no need to spend money excessively to get into moto camping
1000% agree! It can be easy to feel like you need all the latest tech, but I found that for the most part, the basic Amazon or Cyclegear stuff worked perfectly well. My $70 tent is still going strong!
I'm planing my 1st long camping motorcycle trip... and this video was a suggestion, great one! now I'm going back to all your videos.... I'm learning a ton!!
Happy to hear I was able to help! Have fun on your big adventure!
Yes, you have been incredibly helpful. Just finishing off my pack list and you put the finishing touches. Thanks.
Love to hear it!
We are missing your utube presents. We miss the entertainment but would be happy to know all is well with you. Ride Free and Happy Camping
Really useful information. Thanks!
I love your videos. Hope you release more on your USA tour.
Excellent video, very informative. Thanks, good luck and stay safe.
Thank you for this! Great video
Great list, plenty of stuff I hadn't seen before. And the 'Emergency Notes taped to the helmet' was brilliant, I'm gonna go do that today.
What a cool channel! Glad I just found you. I’m also a biker and planning my first ever Moto camping trip. Can’t wait to give this a go :) it’s great to see others doing this too
"It is far better to spend more money on really reputable gear" ...great advice young lady!
just wanted to say i can tell you work hard on your videos and editing! great content
Thank you for saying that! I appreciate it 🙏
Absolutely fantastic advice for a new traveller (and you seem like such a good laugh too). Thanks
Great video well done. Looking forward to watching more of your adventure
Going on my first motocamping trip in a month so this was perfect. Thanks for sharing, will subscribe and check out your other videos.
Love your energy thank you
What an awesome video ! Super entertaining and fun to watch.
Great info and some great tips. Thanks!
Awesome review. I have some items, but will definitely look at the other items. 6 months on the road, that's so cool.
Thank you for documenting your trip. Especially the Nevada vlog. Would love more of them vlogs. I watched every video you made. The travel vlogs are my favorite. If you captured the entire trip I hope you will upload more of those treasures. I really loved how you were interviewing locals in nevada.
Thank you 🙏 I did capture the entire trip! It's taken me a minute to get to editing it all tho because my hard drives got corrupted and I thought I lost the footage!! But I've since had most of it retrieved 🙌 it's going to be a work in progress over the next few weeks.
@@LunchCutterProductions Sweet. I'm subscribed so I will watch as you upload. I have to live vicariously through you.
love your character ❤, such a free and courageous spirit. i wish you all the luck on your journey's
Fun! Great video and suggestions
Good stuff, thanks!
Well Done! Very helpful video!
Great video, Ha ha agree with the the zips, always the weakest link in the chain. Some great tips in here, the medical info taped to the helmet is very smart, and one I'll take on board for my next trip. thanks for sharing :)
Cool list ☺️ thanks for sharing 🤝
Just discovered this channel, and subscribed. Those Butler maps are great. As is that hot water bottle idea. My frozen feet are looking forward to next winter.
Wow the butler map is by far the best "ah ha" item/moment i've come across in these type of videos. Thank you, and subscribed lol
Yessss! They are my absolute favourite item. I was very lucky, my mechanic put me onto them right before I left on my trip
Nikki!! I just found your channel and subbed!! WOW you have so much high energy spirits!! Thank for all the tips!! I am especially intrigued by the jumping battery. That I will definitely buy once the spring start and I head out to the sunset for my motocamping experience!! I CAN"T WAIT!!
Woohoo!!!! Love to hear it! With the right supplies you have nothing to worry about when setting out on your next motocamping adventure. The jumper battery pack was a lifesaver (many, many times) - mind you my bike has auxiliary fog lights that would accidently drain the battery a lot so I needed it more than most. I got about four jumps out of each full charge. The one I use is super compact, it's called the POD X1
@@LunchCutterProductions hey just one question….not a lot of motocamper talk about this but…do you carry any weapon for self defense protection?? I mean when traveling alone you don’t know what your up against. Feel free to answer or not…
Thank girl! Stay safe
@@CJBhattarai I don't carry a gun (I wouldn't even know how to use one!) but I do have an airhorn, bear spray and a knife. I talk about this more in my safety video :)
Hell yeah water wipes are awesome!!! So nice to get cleaned up!!
(giggling) dig your personality. Crack me up. Probably a hoot to be around. Nice set up for sure. Always nice to learn something new. 🇺🇸😊
omg i got so excited when you said kia ora!!!! please keep posting vids you are so cool girl!
Hahaha chur cuz 🤙🏼
Great video, we subscribed. Very helpful. We are moto camping this year with our Rocket 3 GT and possibly our Honda Gold Wing. Great channel, sincere and genuine.
Thank you for the support and kind feedback! Glad to help, and good luck for your summer motocamping adventures ahead!
Great information. Many good tips. Thanks for that.
Glad to help!
Emergency contact info is genius. I never thought of that. Brilliant
Very helpful. Thank you!
Great vid, with great info! 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻
Great video....and great tips!
Great video - very helpful
Kia ora from Auckland! New to this, about to do some trips in the North island and your video was very informative. Thanks.
Awesome Advice. Thank you. 😊
great video... good production quality and great content!
Thank you!!
Nice one! Too much stuff though, travel light! Love and peace.
Just found your channel!!! Can't wait to binge watch all of your videos!!!!😀 I am planning a cross country 4 month trip beginning in August and hope that my channel can start to take off! Stay safe riding out there!
So exciting!! You're going to have the most amazing time, good luck with the preparation!
Great video thanks
Such a great list..Thanks for making it.. I need to get that power bank.. I also can't live without my camp chair. Your video came suggested after i just did my review of my chair.. Ride on fellow rider !!!
Yass! Camp chairs are a must. That algorithm though, on point
All useful ideas and kit. Cheers.. Surprised at the amount of electronic kit..
what a fantastic video full of treasures. Thank you
I just came across your video and am blown away 😉. I am getting ready to go on the road after 40 years without a motorcycle. Your inventory is very informative and will help me a lot. I'll follow your adventures and support your TH-cam channel ✌️
Thank you so much! Good luck on your adventure. Wow a 40 year hiatus!! Hopefully it'll all come flooding back "like riding a bike" as they say lol
Great video! Thanks for all your hard work of getting all your gear available to show us. Good information! Thank you. I have a Road ID wristband that has my emergency information on it.
That's a great alternative for having your important info readily available. Thanks for sharing!
An old fashioned not so smart phone is great for backup. The battery life is great.
Excellent video
You have a lot of great suggestions. I don’t need to worry about waterproof bags since my bike has waterproof hard locking luggage, but I did make the mistake of taking my clothes out of the saddle bags and laying it in the tent floor, and then it rained.
Good stuff thanks
Just listened to your advmoto podcast and learned of your YT channel. Great stuff.
Switching to LED lights will help with your charging other devices. Halogen and filament bulbs use twice the power. Older bikes can be converted to them without much trouble. Turn signals use less power as they are not constantly on, the headlight is the big energy consumer.
During the day I ride with the high beams on. It will not blind anyone as their eyes are adjusted to the sun, but the higher beam angle will let you be seen by others better.
It never crossed my mind to swap the headlight to LED, that's a great idea! This bike also had auxillery LED fog lights which definitely helped me see better but were very battery intensive. High beam is also a great idea for extra visibility, thanks for the great tips!
Very entertaining. Safe riding.
You are awesome. Loved you4 attitude and video
Nice video. You really do carry a lot of stuff.
Great list of gear to have. I agree on getting the waterproof bags. Then you don’t have to pull off to put covers on. Love compression bags to store clothes. I have several sizes to keep clothes sorted.
Big fan of waterproof everything from the get go! Compression bags are great too, I think if I was buying them again I'd like them in different colours so I'd be able to tell which one held what stuff.
What happened to your channel? Just decided not to film no more ?
lovely video thanks for sharing :D
You had me at 'Banana Hammock'. Subscribed and liked!
It's also nice to see what people carry on their trips. I am definitely getting one of those Garmins.
When will we see Ep. 2 of your trip? I really like the Nevada one where you interviewed people and such.
Thank you... You beautiful human! 💛
Sounds line you had fun.... That's for the good info.
WOW! You provided ideas I NEVER thought of. Thank you. To try and repay the favor. To address your charging issue. I use a powerlet USB adapter to charge my phone. It works very well. Thanks again.
Bro you making me want to go camping so bad. I didn't even know about the butler maps. Definitely going to be investing in that.
They're honestly such a game changer!! I hope you are able to plan a motocamping trip for this summer 🤞
GO Kiwi Girl!
great info !
best video on this topic!
There are some pretty nice train horns out there and I love having one! You can also get cold weather gear that will plug into your bike..better get that bigger battery first though
The emergency info on the helmet is a very smart tip.