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Great for stoking a campfire too!

I have the flextail 2. So far so good. I can get an adapter that came with it to fit on my nemo pad. The light is super nice to have

Save the money, just use your tire pump with the “blow-up” adaptor.

I have decided that this is not required, the inflation sack(when used properly) works just fine and I don’t use the light function and does not attach to my pad valve so I have to hold it.

So, I bought a Big Agnes sleeping mat, then I bought a Flextail Tiny Pump X 2023. None of the supplied nozzles fit the matress' inflation valve, I contacted Flextail three times before they responded. They suggested I buy a Foam Matress Adapter, so I ordered it, $11 plus $11 postage. It arrived, it wasn't even close to fitting. Contacted them again with a sketch and measurements of the Big Agnes inflation valve, asking if they had or could make a proper adapter for what seems like a fairly major sleeping mat brand. Their response ignored my supplied information and said they'd refund me, I accepted that. All I got back was $11. Flextail seem shonky to me.

Hmm... I think I actually like the least expensive one, for once.

No. Have to correct you. It is mandatory...as we age, our lungs and our paitence runs out. So for us guys my age...its kind of a must. Once you use it. You never go back. LOL

the one by Exüed is useless.... it does not deflate

And on a minor note, the Zero got returned by me (different seller before I knew about this one) because...it cannot reach the psi required by some pads for full inflation. The other two likely will and not all pads require .5-.7 psi but since it maxes out at .36...know you requirement or get ready to give it few puffs by mouth.

I love mine. It cost me $12. What I love is that it doesn’t have a battery. It is powered by any USB port. Which means I can run it off my bike, or from my power bank, or from a wall outlet using a USB adapter, basically anything that as a USB port and is a power source. I have never been so impressed. It is quick to inflate and most of the time I run it off my bike never having to worry about recharges on a trip. And it is about the size of the EXPED. Did I mention it is $12..!! Sold..! MCN should carry this model. Best pump out there.

Those mini pumps are awesome, I can’t believe they’re that small and can pump up that air mattress and have power for a light and power your phone awesome products thanks guys

Modern equipment makes our camping options hugely variable. 50 years ago was a much more basic deal, and way less comfortable.

I’ve been using the sea to summit ether lite for 3 years, including the AZBDR and several weeks worth of other tent camping in all seasons. It’s never failed me.

Used the Exped on my last trip. Absolutely lovely! A little bigger package that's not quite as packing friendly as the tiny ones, but I love it's multitasking ability. [edit] Also I used a slice off of an old MC handlebar grip to adapt it to the inlet of my Therma-rest Neo-Air Topo Luxe pad.

Good timing as I just picked up a Big Agnes pad from Ben and I’m not loving the pump bag it comes with. Been looking at those Flextail pumps and leaning towards the Mini over the Zero. Also noteworthy is these pumps can be used as deflators as well which in my opinion is almost more important than inflating.

Time of the exped?

Is that Adam Sandler?

The most important thing with these is the maximum pressure and for the 1.2 it's only 2.5kpa, the tiny can, do 4kpa and the exped it's 3 kpa. Important to consider as if you like a firm pad you may need to add a few breaths

REI sells some cool low profile sleeping pads. I weigh 220 and am 6’4” so it can be difficult to find a good sleeping pad. They have some stuff I’d be willing to try. Also, to note, I do a lot of camping in the Appalachian… so… roots are the bane of my existence lol

Couldn't you have gotten someone less weird to sell your stuff?

Lol a piece of foam padding folded in half and put between me and my backpack not only cushions my pack i use it as my sleeping pad i think it cost me 20 dollars and it took up no space in my bag

Very comprehensive job Ben, Love the T120. Would show you my T120 load-out, but can’t attach pics to comments. At lease I don’t know now. Are you running standard Barkbusters that attach at the ends and to the bars? Or the ones that only attach to the bar ends?

Great content and ideas!!

there's no download people.

Watch Garmin all of a sudden offer REASONABLE pricing

iPhone 14 and 15 are not as rugged

Sounds 50/50 on my end 😂

U need some brake pads homie….

Stealing flavored creamers for my coffee in the morning is a must!

What a tremendous communicator!

Hello sir

In backpacking terms, it's weekend (or longer) overnighters compared with through hiking; climbing a mountain to set up camp and relax in a particularly nice spot or camping each night while hiking Te Araroa or the PCT/AT/CD etc. Camping has generally been the end goal for me - backpacking, motorbike camping, car camping, staying in bush huts etc, so a "ride/hike to camp" approach. I really need to do something in the way of "camp to ride" at some stage, work out a route I'd like to take, areas I'd like to stay in and go on a bike camping tour... The Cold Kiwi Motorcycle Rally often ends up as a bit of a hybrid of ride to camp and base camp riding... the aim is to ride to the venue, hang out, ogle other bikes, maybe do things like the burnout competition, hill climb, slow race, eat food, drink booze, listen to music and camp out - basic "ride to camp" stuff involving motorcyclists from all over the country - but quite often you'll get groups forming after everyone's set up their tents and unloaded their stuff and they'll jump on their bikes and go for unencumbered day rides out around the surrounding country side. One year a group of us went for a day trip up to the ski fields, another year I was in a group that went adventure riding through some really nice areas. There's plenty of places to visit around National Park, Tongariro, Ruapehu and Ngauruhoe and a motorbike's the best way to see them.

I have wet and dry separated - anything likely to get wet and can handle getting wet (e.g. tarp, cooking gear) is stored separately from anything that would be catastrophic if it got wet (e.g. hammock, sleeping bag, underquilt). With 3 main storage spaces - 2 panniers and a top box/bag - that's three places that can have essentials on top. Tarp on top of one, travel essentials on top of another, any other essentials on another, so you can stop and have food/water/coffee on the way *_and_* ensure the first thing unpacked at camp is the shelter.

My Yamaha XT225 is in bits and may never run again, so my "DualSport"/"Road-legal-trail-bike" moto-camping bike is out of action. My Suzuki GSX250R has top box, panniers and tank bag and does fine for going camping. Sure, I couldn't take the Gixxer over a full-on enduro trail like I could with the XT, but it handles gravel and dirt roads just fine. As you say: the best bike for moto-camping is the one you have now...

All super good stuff. Earned you a sub.

In my experiences, technically, No, MSR Windburner is better when it comes to wind and cold/freezing temps. Marines JetBoils wouldn't work, the MSR never faulted.

Love it Brother ! You're either extremely confident in your product or have an enire garage full of them. Both ?

Heres a perhaps dumb question: New to motocamping myself, but why not have a good sized thermos that you can hit up a McDonald's / Truck Stop / Starbucks etc as your last stop, so you're bringing it to the campsite ? I know for repeated remote nights that won't work but I'm assuming one is travelling regional highways each day to allow re-supply coffee & fuel.

Great video! I take my truck and motorcycle trailer. I get to a location i want to ride (mountains) and i camp out of my trailer and explore the area thoroughly on the Transalp. Then i load up and go to the next place. Right now I'm in Utah heading to Wyoming and then Montana.

hmm...I can fit everything for coffee into my jetboil, except the filter! That little bit pops my lid off.

Couldn’t agree more. I’ve recently added a mini espresso maker that is the size of a small flashlight so I’m dialled! Now…if only could get fresh cold cream in the woods, I’d be set!

No official weight rating on sleeping pads but we are sure you'll be fine.

That has to be the best test

Crocs camp shoes !

Jetboil Flash Java Kit is quick and easy to use for making coffee and boiling water fast and efficient! motocampnerd.com/products/jetboil-flash-java-kit

I tried Darn Tough socks. The reason they can offer that guarantee is that they have a significant percentage of Nylon. I could feel it (it felt sort of slippery), so I took advantage of their 30 day satisfaction guarantee. I wear Costco merino wool socks. Yes, they eventually wear out, but it takes a long time and they're cheap

"My" season for camping is end of Feb to Nov based on the weather in my area. I try to get out atleast once a month whether it be via moto or cage

Cough cough….. Featherstone

I hate paying to camp, partly because I'm cheap but mostly because I hate being smashed between RVs with generators and barking dogs. I go dispersed camping as far from people as possible.

I've done ultralight camping since 1970, and it's a lot lighter and better now. I had most of the stuff when I started moto camping.