always good to have informed suggestions; when i took my kids camping we had a 'shelter first' rule. my youngest once insisted on preparing food first; he then got to help me put up the tent in pouring rain. lesson learned by the little one.
Great advice. I’ve never had the opportunity to camp with anyone. I struggle to disconnect with technology. While setting up camp and cooking I have my earbuds in and will listen to a book, and then I settle in front of the fire and then into my tent, I have TV/films on my phone to watch. Regarding littering, I always wonder who the people are who just throw their trash in beautiful camping spots. There should be crippling penalties for people caught doing that.
I just returned from a two-week 4,000-mile trip. I laughed during this video... because even though I already knew, I didn't follow the tip of setting up before dark. I could hear your voice, Tim... be sure to set up BEFORE dark. I remembered your hornet's nest example. Yet, I failed to do it several times in a row! I'm still learning. Thanks for the wise words.
Air mattresses are usually more pain than worth. Always end up leaking after a while of using them. They also let the cold settle underneath your sleeping bag so if you are camping in cold areas you’ll be cold. More bulky is rubber foam offcuts the size of you. Doesn’t roll up as compact but you’ll be proper insulated from the ground. If only doing one off camping trips every rare moon you may get by with the air mattress. Camp setups also depends on what part of the country you are in. A heavy large tarp or two is invaluable for keeping you off the ground properly away from wet as well as keeping both you and your bike(s) under shelter. Nothing worse than being trapped in a tiny tent in an endless rain storm and have to go to your bike to get something you have packed away in it. A large tarp overhead is a god send in those situations.
When I was younger I would set off on my bike with a cheap jungle style hammock, some basic gear and a sleeping bag. I would intentionally get lost and ride for 6-8 hours per day without knowing where I was. When I got tired I would find some wilderness area to set up camp and tie my hammock up. Nobody knew where I was because I didn't know where I was. On the final day of my journey I would pull out my pocket atlas and figure out where I was and even then I might intentionally get lost on my way home. I have seen so many things that I would not have seen if I had carefully planned my route and had so many adventures along the way. Maybe don't overthink and over plan life and just take time to live it.
Thanks Tim. Your final tip is very much why I moto camp, for the fun of it. A delightful discovery I have made is the sound of nature all around you, especially in the morning when the birds are really singing their hearts out. I don't wild camp, so I am always on a camp site of some sort, some are closer to nature / further from towns / cities than others but there is always something to listen for. All the rest of your tips are spot on and I still follow a lot of the guidance I first got from your book.
Great stuff and we appreciate what you do. Keep it going and always know you have our support. Get those future trips on the calendar and keep it coming!
Since you usually get up early while camping, by sun set it’s been a long day riding most likely and a good time to prepare to camp before fatigue sets in and increases the danger factor. Also I think a “bear vault” is a much better idea than a bear bag and more simple to use. I keep mine in my top box and it doubles for storage when not deployed. Good list for reminders; thanks Tim always great content.
Appreciate your summary and guidance! Your channel offers much for those of us trying NOT to learn the hard way…. Two thumbs up for the course! Especially the basics for electrical. Safe Travels!
I never tell anyone when we are travelling -- I have trust issues, and I figure if people know my house is empty, I am making myself a target for theft. Probably mental, but who among us is normal? Excellent video, thanks for sharing.
Safety 1st. You and the family is more important than stuff if your family is camping with you. Have neighbors or a friend watch the house. Or have a friend house set.
@@stephenherl9613 LOL -- OK Steph -- If that is what you think then woo hoo, great for you, but it doesn't impact my opinion one iota. House set. LMAO! You kill me!!!!!
Great advice about letting people know where you are, that's something I can do better so thanks for that. Also, regarding the rubbish, If someone sees rubbish littering the site, they're more likely to add to it than if it were a spotless site. Nothing wrong with making the place nicer even if it was someone else's mess. Thanks for the videos!
New rider. Unfortunately, I work 700 miles away from home and my motorcycle. In 4 months, I'll be back home and try my first solo motorcycle camping trip. One night in a hammock and restaurant for every meal.
Great job Tim .Im In SoCal for a few months. A lot hotter than my place in Gold Beach, Or. Only 25 minutes to the Julian Pie Company. Been enjoying their fare since the original store in Julian. Hope to meet you there one day. Ride safe.
@@FTAAdventures Thanx for the reply. I am an avid motorcyclist. It is true I am single and have no one. No family. I have made it this far. I can relate to you and your videos. Stay strong as you help more people than you may realize.
always good to have informed suggestions; when i took my kids camping we had a 'shelter first' rule. my youngest once insisted on preparing food first; he then got to help me put up the tent in pouring rain. lesson learned by the little one.
Great tip! Sorry to hear that though, setting up in the rain is terrible.
Good call on picking up trash let by others. Leave it better than when you found it.
Thanks! I agree!
Love solocamping❤
Me too!
Great advice. I’ve never had the opportunity to camp with anyone. I struggle to disconnect with technology. While setting up camp and cooking I have my earbuds in and will listen to a book, and then I settle in front of the fire and then into my tent, I have TV/films on my phone to watch.
Regarding littering, I always wonder who the people are who just throw their trash in beautiful camping spots. There should be crippling penalties for people caught doing that.
I watch some stuff on my phone too, if I’m not having a campfire. I agree about litter bugs!
I just returned from a two-week 4,000-mile trip. I laughed during this video... because even though I already knew, I didn't follow the tip of setting up before dark. I could hear your voice, Tim... be sure to set up BEFORE dark. I remembered your hornet's nest example. Yet, I failed to do it several times in a row! I'm still learning. Thanks for the wise words.
That's awesome to hear you went on a trip! Hope it went well other than setting up in the dark :)
Make sure your tent site is actually flat and not just flat-ish. Nothing more fun than sliding off your sleeping pad all night.
Great point! I agree with that one!
Air mattresses are usually more pain than worth. Always end up leaking after a while of using them. They also let the cold settle underneath your sleeping bag so if you are camping in cold areas you’ll be cold. More bulky is rubber foam offcuts the size of you. Doesn’t roll up as compact but you’ll be proper insulated from the ground. If only doing one off camping trips every rare moon you may get by with the air mattress. Camp setups also depends on what part of the country you are in. A heavy large tarp or two is invaluable for keeping you off the ground properly away from wet as well as keeping both you and your bike(s) under shelter. Nothing worse than being trapped in a tiny tent in an endless rain storm and have to go to your bike to get something you have packed away in it. A large tarp overhead is a god send in those situations.
Great points! Thanks for the comment!
Good intel bro!
But of course nothing ever goes to plan. Tip #27 , take tim with you so you have someone that’s prepared.
Thanks! I like tip 27!
Always willing to take advice from a well experienced rider. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
When I was younger I would set off on my bike with a cheap jungle style hammock, some basic gear and a sleeping bag. I would intentionally get lost and ride for 6-8 hours per day without knowing where I was.
When I got tired I would find some wilderness area to set up camp and tie my hammock up. Nobody knew where I was because I didn't know where I was.
On the final day of my journey I would pull out my pocket atlas and figure out where I was and even then I might intentionally get lost on my way home.
I have seen so many things that I would not have seen if I had carefully planned my route and had so many adventures along the way.
Maybe don't overthink and over plan life and just take time to live it.
# 6 and 7 are most important in my book. Especially #6 after learning of the land closures in Utah. Thanks Tim
Glad you agree!
Thanks Tim. Your final tip is very much why I moto camp, for the fun of it. A delightful discovery I have made is the sound of nature all around you, especially in the morning when the birds are really singing their hearts out. I don't wild camp, so I am always on a camp site of some sort, some are closer to nature / further from towns / cities than others but there is always something to listen for. All the rest of your tips are spot on and I still follow a lot of the guidance I first got from your book.
Awesome! Nothing like the sounds of nature. Especially a brook or river with some birds in the background. Thanks!
Great stuff and we appreciate what you do. Keep it going and always know you have our support. Get those future trips on the calendar and keep it coming!
Thanks! Will do!
Since you usually get up early while camping, by sun set it’s been a long day riding most likely and a good time to prepare to camp before fatigue sets in and increases the danger factor. Also I think a “bear vault” is a much better idea than a bear bag and more simple to use. I keep mine in my top box and it doubles for storage when not deployed. Good list for reminders; thanks Tim always great content.
True! Bear container is a great alternative to hanging a bag.
Appreciate your summary and guidance!
Your channel offers much for those of us trying NOT to learn the hard way….
Two thumbs up for the course!
Especially the basics for electrical.
Safe Travels!
Thank you! Safe travels to you too!
I never tell anyone when we are travelling -- I have trust issues, and I figure if people know my house is empty, I am making myself a target for theft. Probably mental, but who among us is normal? Excellent video, thanks for sharing.
That makes sense.
Safety 1st. You and the family is more important than stuff if your family is camping with you. Have neighbors or a friend watch the house. Or have a friend house set.
@@stephenherl9613 LOL -- OK Steph -- If that is what you think then woo hoo, great for you, but it doesn't impact my opinion one iota. House set. LMAO! You kill me!!!!!
A great reminder that motorcycle camping follows the same basic camping guidelines
Got to love moto camping! Cheers for the upload 😎👍
Glad you enjoyed it
Always love your videos. Keep them coming. Jealous of all of your adventures. Stay safe.
Thanks, will do!
Totally good sense. Thanks for the video. The only tech I take is the phone to keep in touch and two micro-radios with ear buds. Thanks again.
Excellent point about skill level and riding alone. Always enjoyable to watch your vids, always de stressing.
Glad to hear it!
Time with the Lord.
Top tips! Love and peace.
Always leave a little room in my bag because it never goes back as good as it went in .
So true!
Glad to see your vids, Always enjoy the helpful info.
Glad to hear it!
Very important tips that will benefit me on my first solo trip, thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Have done quite a few solo trips...been a while, must get out there again 👍
Good straight to the point video Tim.
Thank you!
Great tips Tim! Thanks
You bet!
extra tip : Test your camping gear at home , you dont want to found a tent with a hole or a sleep mat losing air at the camp site
Great tip! Thanks
Thanks!
Pearls of Wisdom & experience
Thank you!
Great video Tim ride safe
Thanks, you too!
Thanks for these valuable tips
Thanks for the comments!
Great advice about letting people know where you are, that's something I can do better so thanks for that. Also, regarding the rubbish, If someone sees rubbish littering the site, they're more likely to add to it than if it were a spotless site. Nothing wrong with making the place nicer even if it was someone else's mess. Thanks for the videos!
Thanks! That’s so true about people contributing to an already dirty site.
Great tips Tim👍💯
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks for these valuable tips ….
Great tips thank you !!
Glad it was helpful!
New rider. Unfortunately, I work 700 miles away from home and my motorcycle. In 4 months, I'll be back home and try my first solo motorcycle camping trip. One night in a hammock and restaurant for every meal.
Sounds awesome, hammocks are the best
Great job Tim .Im In SoCal for a few months. A lot hotter than my place in Gold Beach, Or. Only 25 minutes to the Julian Pie Company. Been enjoying their fare since the original store in Julian. Hope to meet you there one day. Ride safe.
That’s awesome, I love Julian Pie company. Maybe we will cross paths one day!
...cool video keep up the great content.. Thank you…
Thanks, will do!
@@FTAAdventures Thank you very mutch... have a nice Weekend.... see you….
Great tips.
Glad you think so!
Excellent tips Tim! What's your favorite tent for solo camping on the rode?
location, location, location, quality sleeping pad and bag or quilt.
Great points!
What if I have no one that cares about me or where I am?
Tell me if you have no one else
@@FTAAdventures Thanx for the reply. I am an avid motorcyclist. It is true I am single and have no one. No family. I have made it this far.
I can relate to you and your videos. Stay strong as you help more people than you may realize.
Do you carry anything with you for personal protection when solo camping?
I don't, well other than bear spray.
If you can carry it in Full, you can Carry it out Empty.
So true!
"5 Tips For Solo Motorcycle Camping" - But there's 7 tips.... 🤔
Bonus
There's always at least one who complains about free stuff...😅😉@FTAAdventures
2nd :)
Nice!
1st
Nice!
Do you need camp on defined sites? Don’t you have the right to roam the countryside?
It’s best to use pre existing sites that are already established
Sad generation more solo then ever ,we use to ride or have fun in bunch lol
Thanks for these valuable tips ….