Some tips from me: 1. Most bikes come with several ignition keys and one is usually minimal in appearance. Take this key and some black electrical tape and attach it to one of the wiring looms on the bike hiding it completely. If you happen to lose your key you have a spare on the bike. 2. Most of us have multiple credit cards. Remove one of them from your wallet and pack it with some other gear. If you lose your wallet you have a backup. 3. Hide some cash, often cash can be king. My BMW has a tool kit in a compartment under the seat. Part of this kit are the owners manual and service record. I put a couple hundred bucks inside the service log, wrapped both books in a freezer bag to keep out moisture and and re-installed it in it's compartment. 4. Carry a sewing kit with some strong needles and tough thread. You can use teeth floss or mono fishing line also. You can repair strapping and Velcro attachments as well as other things. 5. Always carry some cable ties and duct tape. You will be amazed how often you need one or the other of them. Ride on guys wish I was still in shape to be out there with you.
Some great tips here. On hack 9 it's always worth mentioning that when parking your bike next to your tent, you should always have the side stand pointing away from the tent, even when tying an awning to the bike.
I camped by motor cycle extensively “back in the day” which means 1971-82. My bike, a Honda CB450K4, was much smaller and lighter than your amazing BMW ride. I am quite sure it was less stable. However, I did want to share that I always parked it far enough away from my tent that if it were ever to fall over, for whatever unexpected reason, it could never fall on my tend and by extension me. I absolutely love what you are doing, enjoy your channel so much. I just thought this ancient practice of mine might still have some merit. I await your updates every time I have opportunity to relax and have a cup of coffee from my easy chair. I am, at 66, pretty envious or you (in a good way) and always wish you best and safe travels.
I moto camp as well and i suggest parking your bike with the kickstand side (left) of the bike facing your tent. Peace of mind that it will take WAY more to fall over on me.
That's not a bad idea, but as long as you lean the bike away from the tent, the likelihood of it falling is more or less zero. It would have to be deliberately pushed in most cases as the center of balance is on the kickstand side.
Love the kick stand hack! Been doing that since my very first motocamping trip. Bike started to sink in the soft grass so quickly drank a beer to make a metal plate.
Another thing I use when camping, dryer lint. Fill a quart size ziplock bag with lint, soak it down with lighter fluid, squeeze the air out of the bag as you zip it up. You just need a pinch to start a fire under your kindling. Also, if your worried about burning your fingers, put a small ball on the end of a stick and use it as a match or que tip. You can also start the lint ball with Flint and steel. I personally have been using this since the 70's when I was a Cub Scout.
My tip. I carry a dozen or so carribeaners with me. I use them for hanging laundry off of bike, hanging helmet from bike, putting up rain cover in bad weather, hanging hydration pack, solar shower, the uses have made me increase the number I carry.
I have 0 intention of doing what you do im a widower now motorcycle trips are over for but a lot of your tips i learned the hard way. Good to save people from being an idiot like I have been a few too many times.
Re. zipper lube - better and more effective than paraffin wax, is lip balm (Chap Stick). Much easier and convenient to apply and much more of a lubricant. Use on riding equipment zippers, snaps and buckles too!
thumbs up, not because it was new information, but because they were not trash hacks. Like you started the video saying GIMICKY things belong on 5-Min Crafts, not other channels.
Great video! Here's another tip. Put your fuel canister in the bottom of your sleeping bag when it's really cold at night. The canisters will not have enough pressure when they are cold. So your body temperature keeps them warm enough to function properly in your Jetboil or stove burner.
Dryer lint packed in a ziplock bag. AWESOME fire tinder, one spark is pretty much all ya need, very affordable, and free if neighbors or friends give ya there’s if you are low. Another hack is tree sap in a sardine can. Heat over flame to melt. Chuck in dry tiny twigs to soak it up and dry to normal. Then reuse at your next fire for a quick start that can last a bit of time to put more stuff in the fire.
Little tips I learned in the military: lip chap works very well for zippers. We'd keep a spare specifically for zippers on jackets, tents, everything as well as lubing the pump on our coleman stoves/lanterns in the arctic.
Really great practical hacks, love it ! Cotton balls impregnated with Vaseline make great fire starters, pop a few in a zip lock and they will keep for ever
Good day to you! I am HONDA Cross Cub rider from Japan. Enjoying camping and touring. This is so nice video! Awesome!! Thank you so much for sharing! Have a nice day my friend!!
Hey Tim, great as always. I think about you editing the vids at a campsite, kudos to you. Funny to see you squashing the Alum can for the sidestand. Almost an ancient tip. :-) Decades ago it was a sign that you had arrived , usually at a rally. A couple things from me, I have used Laundry Dryer lint and used Dryer sheets as tinder for fires. Free at any Laundromat in the world! Spark it off with magnesium and steel. Aerostitch has great Bungee nets: three sizes, detached hooks, Heavy weight elastic cording and the "weave" of the net is tighter. For cleaning the helmet/visor I use a spray bottle of Hydrogen Peroxide and a micro cloth, Peroxide dissolves protein, spray wait, wipe. Also done the wet paper towel at the gas station, soak paper lay on visor and wait, gently wipe off. Be careful paper is rough and insect's exoskeletons will scratch. Stay safe, have fun.
Genuine tips from a genuine camper, I'm guilty of promoting some of the lame tips 🙄. I've been following your adventures through Big Bend and Utah and I'm thoroughly enjoying the scenery. I don't comment very often but keep up the good work 👍🙂
Instead of wet ones, I carry a small spray bottle of glasses/spectacles cleaner and cloth. It evaporates really quickly and leaves a perfectly clear visor
Tim, Johnny from Florida. Love you're vids!! New to bike camping very helpful!! Camping this year from Portland to Vancouver Island on our classic 77 and 78 Suzuki GS 750B models. So excited!!!
Small keyrings are better, to fix zippers with a lost handle. At broken bags etc. = trash, I collect the running handle parts of the zippers. With these parts I can also fix zippers. (There are also toolkits available, to fix zippers.) Thanks for your sponsors, to support you. And it is ok, that you support them, with your presentations. Because thats the deal. I trust in you, that you support only good products. It`s ok, if "U.S. only" - Because to send parcels outside of the US - maybe costs too much money. Sending a parcel from US here to Germany is a lot cheaper, as the same parcel from Germany to the US. With the same company sending. (In our case, it was with UPS.)
What are those boots? Low toe cap and shifter pad looks perfect. I’ve seriously worn out a pair of Gaerne and Aerostich Combat Touring boots. I’d like to know what those are you are wearing. Thanks in advance and hope you are well!
Stay safe and enjoy the life you are lucky enough to have made for yourself. I enjoy watching your videos even though I have never been and most likely never will go camping on a motorcycle or any other way. I do ride a motorcycle so some of the stuff you share can be useful even on day rides.
Good tips, big thing I noticed,get a 3 season tent so it has mesh that you can close off, it will keep the cold breeze out at night and keeping sand out during windy weather.
Sorry to break the bad news to you Steve, but there is no "deleting" your FB, only deactivating. If you log onto the account 20 years from now it will pick up exactly where you left off.
easy fire starter , soak some rag etc in petrol from your tank , wood on top then light , the petrol burns like a candle with the rag acting as a wick so long as you dont have a puddle of fuel .. been doing it for yrs with no probs as mates who iv shown have as well .. really good in wet weather and/or wet wood
A good tip for warmth is to find a decent sized rock, and put it in your camp fire. Once it's nice and hot, set it under your tent in a hole you have dug. Warmth for hours.
With regards to tip 8, you can also carry Pledge wipes to clean face shields, windshields, etc. Wipe your shield with a pledge wipe after getting all the bugs off and it comes out crystal clear
Here is one that may be useful: carry an atomizer spray with soapy water. It works to help changa a tire or check for leaks, wash hands and dishes, clean helmet from bugs.
Deet and bug spray stick with me as I explore the area. So unless you plan on carrying around a little candle in broad daylight hoping a slight puff of wind doesn’t blow it out, spray is the way to go. I’d rather deal with Deet than ticks, mosquitos and possible lime disease. EDIT: I guess I could always just sit at camp stationary the whole time, but who wants to do that?!
1) I always wear a bandana. Soak it in water when hot, but in bug country, spray the deet on it instead of my skin. Works great to keep critters away from your face, sPRAY on underside of ball caps, too. 2) The black office binders are great for sealing food bags and to hold on part entry tickets or camp site reservation papers. Put something between the windscreen and the binder though as they can scratch it.
Love this practical stuff man. Keep it up! Anything that increases accessibility, decreases thresholds, and assuages concerns of folks who want to go camping but haven’t, are great ideas. This wide world needs to be enjoyed, revered, experienced and loved. Get out there!!
I know you said petroleum jelly with cotton but another one which might be a little bit more accessible while camping is take petroleum jelly and the ash from like a fire or if you smoke mix it in with petroleum jelly you can put it in a bottle, container and scoop out what you need and it works the only drawback is it's a little bit harder to light cotton is easier but the Ash and petroleum jelly has a longer burn I think the biggest drawback is it a little bit Messier to make
For tent lighting I found a great feature of my tent. I went with a Nemo Galaxy 2p because it is a great tent and packs small enough to carry on my sportbike. One of the features I found is there are pockets in he top designed for head lamps and they are made to diffuse light around the inside of the tent so the entire inside is illuminated without the spotlight effect. An adjustable beam headlamp like my Coast makes it even better because it can be set on wide beam to lessen the spotlight effects even more.
Hi Tim Here’s another hack you may already know about , to attach a cord to your tent surface anywhere,just take a small smooth stone 1-2 inches diameter, push it against the inside of your tent, then wrap the cord around the stone from the outside, very secure and if done correctly, it won’t damage your tent. Rod
Tips for stealth camping ; first on arrival to a potential campsite,apply essential oil boosted bug spray , then scout your position for visibility, then no fire and have a fifty dollar bill ready for any land owner who might catch you..and apologize your way out...
I always minimise water consumption by using a small face washer that I dampen to wash my body with when I’m in desert areas with minimal water. I can get myself really clean using a handful of water.
If you need to start a fire in rain use your underwear , or save used face wipes for fire starter, use natural fiber cord instead of nylon and it can be used for fire starting.. Bungee nets can catch your boot and cause an ugly fall.
Thanks for a bunch of great tips which are actually useful. Chapstick works well on zippers too. I've never been impressed with citronella doing much of a job keeping mosquitoes away, but body chemistries differ between individuals I know.
Hey Tim how's it going?.... Was in the desert a few weeks ago (TAT) we had a bad time with zippers, ended up using bar soap on them , it worked but I think the wax would last better. Also I have the same tent and my rain fly shrunk so much that I could not hook the cross bar or even hook all 4 corners at the same time , on a windy night it tore out one of my windows.
Hi, i always do the same trick with the headlight. What i also do i using the elestick cord as a smartphone holder simply by sticking the closing part of my case trhough it. This way my smartphone is hanging with a perfect tilt and easy to watch.
All good stuff there except wet wipes, I hate them, people leave them lying around and they won't degrade if you bury them. Paper towel is much better, and one placed over your screen with a few drops of water added will clean the visor just the same! Also, EXTRA TIP only wipe clean your visor in one direction, not circle motions. Wiping creates microscopic scratches that over time dull the screen. If all these scratches are in the same direction this will lessen the haze an old visor will develop. Cheers.
Great stuff. The little details you point out make camping just that much more enjoyable. You sure look like the initial anxiety you described when you “launched” this adventure, has turned into pure enjoyment!! Just got back from 4 days/ 2100 mile ride to Colorado and back to northern Minnesota. Using your expertise as a guide. Leaving again next week. Gonna ride til I use every one of your tips. :-) Ride on, brother! Peace.
Thank you! Yes, it sure has changed to excitement and joy. Life on the road suits me. That sounds like a good plan you have too! Safe travels and have fun!
I really liked all the tips. Too bad my old broken down body is full of anti-camping antibodies now. It demands a soft bed & dry surroundings each night of my rides. Otherwise, I could have used many of your tips back in the day - but no Utube back then ...
Some tips from me: 1. Most bikes come with several ignition keys and one is usually minimal in appearance. Take this key and some black electrical tape and attach it to one of the wiring looms on the bike hiding it completely. If you happen to lose your key you have a spare on the bike. 2. Most of us have multiple credit cards. Remove one of them from your wallet and pack it with some other gear. If you lose your wallet you have a backup. 3. Hide some cash, often cash can be king. My BMW has a tool kit in a compartment under the seat. Part of this kit are the owners manual and service record. I put a couple hundred bucks inside the service log, wrapped both books in a freezer bag to keep out moisture and and re-installed it in it's compartment. 4. Carry a sewing kit with some strong needles and tough thread. You can use teeth floss or mono fishing line also. You can repair strapping and Velcro attachments as well as other things. 5. Always carry some cable ties and duct tape. You will be amazed how often you need one or the other of them. Ride on guys wish I was still in shape to be out there with you.
I dont Fakebook for a year and a half now and I am a lot happier person for it.
Some great tips here. On hack 9 it's always worth mentioning that when parking your bike next to your tent, you should always have the side stand pointing away from the tent, even when tying an awning to the bike.
I camped by motor cycle extensively “back in the day” which means 1971-82. My bike, a Honda CB450K4, was much smaller and lighter than your amazing BMW ride. I am quite sure it was less stable. However, I did want to share that I always parked it far enough away from my tent that if it were ever to fall over, for whatever unexpected reason, it could never fall on my tend and by extension me. I absolutely love what you are doing, enjoy your channel so much. I just thought this ancient practice of mine might still have some merit. I await your updates every time I have opportunity to relax and have a cup of coffee from my easy chair. I am, at 66, pretty envious or you (in a good way) and always wish you best and safe travels.
Bruce thank you so much for the comment! That is excellent advice indeed. So happy to hear you are enjoying my channel, ride safe my friend!
I moto camp as well and i suggest parking your bike with the kickstand side (left) of the bike facing your tent. Peace of mind that it will take WAY more to fall over on me.
That's not a bad idea, but as long as you lean the bike away from the tent, the likelihood of it falling is more or less zero. It would have to be deliberately pushed in most cases as the center of balance is on the kickstand side.
@@FTAAdventures don't you ride a triumph?
Love the kick stand hack! Been doing that since my very first motocamping trip. Bike started to sink in the soft grass so quickly drank a beer to make a metal plate.
Another thing I use when camping, dryer lint.
Fill a quart size ziplock bag with lint, soak it down with lighter fluid, squeeze the air out of the bag as you zip it up.
You just need a pinch to start a fire under your kindling.
Also, if your worried about burning your fingers, put a small ball on the end of a stick and use it as a match or que tip.
You can also start the lint ball with Flint and steel. I personally have been using this since the 70's when I was a Cub Scout.
My tip. I carry a dozen or so carribeaners with me. I use them for hanging laundry off of bike, hanging helmet from bike, putting up rain cover in bad weather, hanging hydration pack, solar shower, the uses have made me increase the number I carry.
I have 0 intention of doing what you do im a widower now motorcycle trips are over for but a lot of your tips i learned the hard way. Good to save people from being an idiot like I have been a few too many times.
Re. zipper lube - better and more effective than paraffin wax, is lip balm (Chap Stick). Much easier and convenient to apply and much more of a lubricant. Use on riding equipment zippers, snaps and buckles too!
thumbs up, not because it was new information, but because they were not trash hacks. Like you started the video saying GIMICKY things belong on 5-Min Crafts, not other channels.
Great video! Here's another tip. Put your fuel canister in the bottom of your sleeping bag when it's really cold at night. The canisters will not have enough pressure when they are cold. So your body temperature keeps them warm enough to function properly in your Jetboil or stove burner.
Dryer lint packed in a ziplock bag. AWESOME fire tinder, one spark is pretty much all ya need, very affordable, and free if neighbors or friends give ya there’s if you are low. Another hack is tree sap in a sardine can. Heat over flame to melt. Chuck in dry tiny twigs to soak it up and dry to normal. Then reuse at your next fire for a quick start that can last a bit of time to put more stuff in the fire.
I also don't use Facebook. Have a safe trip!
Good tips! It's a shame about the contest being on Facebook. I haven't logged in there in a few years and don't intend on going back. :D
FB is slowly dying off like Harley Davidson lol I don't use either.
Facebook blows...
Havent been on in about 10 yrs.dont really regret it.
Facebook is totally outdated. Its only the followers left there.
F... Mark smuckerberg, communist supporter of the anti christ system reset
Little tips I learned in the military: lip chap works very well for zippers. We'd keep a spare specifically for zippers on jackets, tents, everything as well as lubing the pump on our coleman stoves/lanterns in the arctic.
Really great practical hacks, love it ! Cotton balls impregnated with Vaseline make great fire starters, pop a few in a zip lock and they will keep for ever
Good video Tim !! Too bad I’m not on Facebook but I will look into that little First aid kit looks nice and compact
Oh well. I don’t have Facebook. Great video though!
The tent anchor hack was my favorite
Good day to you!
I am HONDA Cross Cub rider from Japan.
Enjoying camping and touring.
This is so nice video!
Awesome!!
Thank you so much for sharing!
Have a nice day my friend!!
Great list of tips Tim, glad I'm going back and watching previous videos, picking up ideas I had forgotten 👍
I always find myself coming and looking for your hack tips and tricks videos. You always have brilliant ideas!!
Hey Tim, great as always. I think about you editing the vids at a campsite, kudos to you. Funny to see you squashing the Alum can for the sidestand. Almost an ancient tip. :-) Decades ago it was a sign that you had arrived , usually at a rally.
A couple things from me, I have used Laundry Dryer lint and used Dryer sheets as tinder for fires. Free at any Laundromat in the world! Spark it off with magnesium and steel. Aerostitch has great Bungee nets: three sizes, detached hooks, Heavy weight elastic cording and the "weave" of the net is tighter. For cleaning the helmet/visor I use a spray bottle of Hydrogen Peroxide and a micro cloth, Peroxide dissolves protein, spray wait, wipe. Also done the wet paper towel at the gas station, soak paper lay on visor and wait, gently wipe off. Be careful paper is rough and insect's exoskeletons will scratch.
Stay safe, have fun.
For closing bags I use Binder Clips you can find at your favorite office supply store.
David Wilkening You can use food bag clips, much better...
@@IanTed I don't doubt that, but as an office worker type, I have a lot of these binder clips laying around so I put them to good use.
GREAT practical tips, Tim! In particular, I like that these do not require super expensive camping or hiking gear. Stay safe, sir!
Genuine tips from a genuine camper, I'm guilty of promoting some of the lame tips 🙄. I've been following your adventures through Big Bend and Utah and I'm thoroughly enjoying the scenery. I don't comment very often but keep up the good work 👍🙂
Thanks Frazer, always good to see your name on here. Ride safe my friend!
For fire starter I carry a little stainless bottle of diesel. Just a little bit works great.
Instead of wet ones, I carry a small spray bottle of glasses/spectacles cleaner and cloth. It evaporates really quickly and leaves a perfectly clear visor
I learned a couple of things. Thanks
Thoroughly enjoy the tips and hacks. Stay safe Tim!
Tim, Johnny from Florida. Love you're vids!! New to bike camping very helpful!! Camping this year from Portland to Vancouver Island on our classic 77 and 78 Suzuki GS 750B models. So excited!!!
These are awesome tips. That’s neat to camp with a motorcycle. Have a great day.
Small keyrings are better, to fix zippers with a lost handle.
At broken bags etc. = trash, I collect the running handle parts of the zippers. With these parts I can also fix zippers.
(There are also toolkits available, to fix zippers.)
Thanks for your sponsors, to support you. And it is ok, that you support them, with your presentations.
Because thats the deal.
I trust in you, that you support only good products.
It`s ok, if "U.S. only" - Because to send parcels outside of the US - maybe costs too much money.
Sending a parcel from US here to Germany is a lot cheaper, as the same parcel from Germany to the US.
With the same company sending. (In our case, it was with UPS.)
What are those boots? Low toe cap and shifter pad looks perfect. I’ve seriously worn out a pair of Gaerne and Aerostich Combat Touring boots. I’d like to know what those are you are wearing. Thanks in advance and hope you are well!
been off FB for over 10 years....life is good! / I love your content!
Stay safe and enjoy the life you are lucky enough to have made for yourself. I enjoy watching your videos even though I have never been and most likely never will go camping on a motorcycle or any other way. I do ride a motorcycle so some of the stuff you share can be useful even on day rides.
Terry thank you very much! Glad you are getting something out of my channel other than just the camping stuff. Ride safe!
Useful tips! Love the safety pin fish hook! How about a fish hook into a safety pin?
Good tips, big thing I noticed,get a 3 season tent so it has mesh that you can close off, it will keep the cold breeze out at night and keeping sand out during windy weather.
Great idea of a cargo net over everything along with Roc straps first makes sense. Cheers ride safe.🇨🇦
Same here, I deleted FB account. I understand that it's probably the most convenient place to do this.
Sorry to break the bad news to you Steve, but there is no "deleting" your FB, only deactivating. If you log onto the account 20 years from now it will pick up exactly where you left off.
For bugs repellant, look into essential oil, small bottles a few drops is plenty. Fire starting, save the lints from your drier .
easy fire starter , soak some rag etc in petrol from your tank , wood on top then light , the petrol burns like a candle with the rag acting as a wick so long as you dont have a puddle of fuel .. been doing it for yrs with no probs as mates who iv shown have as well .. really good in wet weather and/or wet wood
Kool Tim.M/c + camping takes alot of organising.
LOVELY to see so many anti-Facebook folk on here! :)
LOL I am not super active on there either.
I removed my FB account a good while ago! :)
@@1upadventures Going on three years... I flat out refuse. If it involves Facistbook, it doesn't involve me. Don't remotely miss it. F*ck Z*ck.
As usual, I got a lot out of this - thank you.
Does the kit have a tourniquet? That’s number one for me. Gotta have the ability to stop massive blood loss.
A good tip for warmth is to find a decent sized rock, and put it in your camp fire. Once it's nice and hot, set it under your tent in a hole you have dug. Warmth for hours.
But be careful and aware that it might explode when heated ( certainly a good idea though ! )
My homemade chop sticks are right handed only. I don't think I could use left handed chop sticks. ( :
Add to your first aid kit - Eye Drops.
Not everyone has, or wants Facebook. Great content in your videos though!
fuck facebook. i only have one to use the marketplace. i cannot get rid of the suggested friends and it always shows people i dont know
@@dsruddell i got rid of these facebook idiots because of their left wing commy political views.
I agree I'm off Facebook for a few year and a half and happier all around.
With regards to tip 8, you can also carry Pledge wipes to clean face shields, windshields, etc. Wipe your shield with a pledge wipe after getting all the bugs off and it comes out crystal clear
Here is one that may be useful: carry an atomizer spray with soapy water. It works to help changa a tire or check for leaks, wash hands and dishes, clean helmet from bugs.
Deet and bug spray stick with me as I explore the area. So unless you plan on carrying around a little candle in broad daylight hoping a slight puff of wind doesn’t blow it out, spray is the way to go. I’d rather deal with Deet than ticks, mosquitos and possible lime disease.
EDIT: I guess I could always just sit at camp stationary the whole time, but who wants to do that?!
All are very good tips. Thank you.
1) I always wear a bandana. Soak it in water when hot, but in bug country, spray the deet on it instead of my skin. Works great to keep critters away from your face, sPRAY on underside of ball caps, too. 2) The black office binders are great for sealing food bags and to hold on part entry tickets or camp site reservation papers. Put something between the windscreen and the binder though as they can scratch it.
Richard Mourdock Food bag sealers are better, they don’t scratch anything...
Another great video Tim!
Do you use the sheep skin during the summer and winter?
Yes, both
Headlamp! Hadn’t thought about that. All good tips.
Love this practical stuff man. Keep it up! Anything that increases accessibility, decreases thresholds, and assuages concerns of folks who want to go camping but haven’t, are great ideas. This wide world needs to be enjoyed, revered, experienced and loved. Get out there!!
Well said my friend! Happy adventuring!
I know you said petroleum jelly with cotton but another one which might be a little bit more accessible while camping is take petroleum jelly and the ash from like a fire or if you smoke mix it in with petroleum jelly you can put it in a bottle, container and scoop out what you need and it works the only drawback is it's a little bit harder to light cotton is easier but the Ash and petroleum jelly has a longer burn I think the biggest drawback is it a little bit Messier to make
As a fire starter the bug repellent OFF works great. Careful , don't burn yourself!!
Yr vids are great some good solid advice keep up the great work
Thanks Garry! I appreciate that.
Watched, and liked this video a year ago. Still good hacks and tips even today.
It would be much better if you didn't exclude people who choose not to use Facebook because of it's privacy violations.
100% agree. I’m one of the 5 billion people in the world who has never used it, and now refuse to.
I really enjoyed your video, lots of good ideas! We camp 2up and are always looking for more good tips. Well done!
For tent lighting I found a great feature of my tent. I went with a Nemo Galaxy 2p because it is a great tent and packs small enough to carry on my sportbike. One of the features I found is there are pockets in he top designed for head lamps and they are made to diffuse light around the inside of the tent so the entire inside is illuminated without the spotlight effect. An adjustable beam headlamp like my Coast makes it even better because it can be set on wide beam to lessen the spotlight effects even more.
Hi Tim
Here’s another hack you may already know about , to attach a cord to your tent surface anywhere,just take a small smooth stone 1-2 inches diameter, push it against the inside of your tent, then wrap the cord around the stone from the outside, very secure and if done correctly, it won’t damage your tent.
Rod
Thanks Rod, that is a good one!
Your welcome 🙂
Don't carry a pillow.. wrap your tomorrow clothes in a tshirt and use it as the pillow. So they are warm in the morning.
Dryer lint makes a great fire starter too.
Mixed with a little petroleum jelly, the lint burns pretty hot and lasts longer.
Tips for stealth camping ; first on arrival to a potential campsite,apply essential oil boosted bug spray , then scout your position for visibility, then no fire and have a fifty dollar bill ready for any land owner who might catch you..and apologize your way out...
Chapstick has a high level of petroleum in it. So cotton ball or small piece of cloth smeared with chapstick will use as fire starter.
Excellent tip!
I’ve never had a pocket zipper open up on me. Is that just ‘a thing’ with cheap gear or is it an off-road riding repercussion?
Great trips brother! If you ever come visit Sequoia National Park hit me up man.
Those were clever and useful tips. Thanks! ( a little late on this one :))
I always minimise water consumption by using a small face washer that I dampen to wash my body with when I’m in desert areas with minimal water. I can get myself really clean using a handful of water.
helpful thanks
Ill be going camping in Ut next week (arround Beaver) ill pack a hammock as its smaller than my tent. Weather should be nice there.
Thanks for this ideas👍
Hope i can start motovloging/camping soon🛵🌄🏕
Great tips
Dryer lint is also a great fire starter. I keep a Ziploc bag of it in all my camping bags.
If you need to start a fire in rain use your underwear , or save used face wipes for fire starter, use natural fiber cord instead of nylon and it can be used for fire starting..
Bungee nets can catch your boot and cause an ugly fall.
Thanks Tim. That was very useful. I will definitely be using some of these tips in the future
Great tips .... ty
super helpful
Glad to hear!
Use steel wool to start fires too.
Thanks!!!
Thanks for a bunch of great tips which are actually useful. Chapstick works well on zippers too. I've never been impressed with citronella doing much of a job keeping mosquitoes away, but body chemistries differ between individuals I know.
Hope you're having the time of your life in your journey!
Keep safe
Hey Tim how's it going?.... Was in the desert a few weeks ago (TAT) we had a bad time with zippers, ended up using bar soap on them , it worked but I think the wax would last better. Also I have the same tent and my rain fly shrunk so much that I could not hook the cross bar or even hook all 4 corners at the same time , on a windy night it tore out one of my windows.
Sorry to hear about the tent issue! Hope the rest of the trip was good!
Some pretty useful ideas, 👍 Cheers bud. 🍻
Thanks! Cheers
Nice lid. What is it?
Hi, i always do the same trick with the headlight. What i also do i using the elestick cord as a smartphone holder simply by sticking the closing part of my case trhough it. This way my smartphone is hanging with a perfect tilt and easy to watch.
All good stuff there except wet wipes, I hate them, people leave them lying around and they won't degrade if you bury them. Paper towel is much better, and one placed over your screen with a few drops of water added will clean the visor just the same! Also, EXTRA TIP only wipe clean your visor in one direction, not circle motions. Wiping creates microscopic scratches that over time dull the screen. If all these scratches are in the same direction this will lessen the haze an old visor will develop. Cheers.
Great stuff. The little details you point out make camping just that much more enjoyable. You sure look like the initial anxiety you described when you “launched” this adventure, has turned into pure enjoyment!! Just got back from 4 days/ 2100 mile ride to Colorado and back to northern Minnesota. Using your expertise as a guide. Leaving again next week. Gonna ride til I use every one of your tips. :-) Ride on, brother! Peace.
Thank you! Yes, it sure has changed to excitement and joy. Life on the road suits me. That sounds like a good plan you have too! Safe travels and have fun!
camping noob here... no need to bring bug spray if I bring a cintronella candle?
Bug spray still helps, probably more effective than the candle.
Excellent
Thanks
I really liked all the tips. Too bad my old broken down body is full of anti-camping antibodies now. It demands a soft bed & dry surroundings each night of my rides. Otherwise, I could have used many of your tips back in the day - but no Utube back then ...
Good video Mr. Forty Times Around...wax zipper lube will help me I been wondering what to use...
Thank you for your time. TN
Great Tips Tim, thanks and safe travel!!
Take care! I melt my paracord ends, last`s longer.