I had my mid-life crisis which I thoroughly enjoyed for quite a few years. A few years ago I had my old-age crisis when I decided to try camping with my motorbike. My old-age crisis only lasted one weekend! 😂
Great list, will update my own with some of your ideas. I love taking a foldable fabric table, doesn't take up much room but brings some comfort and sophistication to the camp. Oh and a pack of super noodles for emergency rations!
Agreed, I have the Helinox table as well -I find it just a little too much to carry though as on the rare occasions I need a tabletop I will whizz off a pannier. Most of the time we are eating out in the evenings, fires are for comfort and the stove is for a coffee or pot noodle so I don't need the full works. Pot Noodle/SuperNoodles, each to their own!
I always do a list, it's a sensible idea really, although I do try and take as little as possible, as long as I have sleep gear, lantern, stove, tools, bike lock, e.u crap like hi'viz etc, twat nav, spare keys, cash and clothes. I usually take one pair of trousers and a couple of shirts and shoes, i find if you roll your clothes they take up less space, also if you face your shoes inwards towards eachother like they would be in a shoe box then put a strap around them and compress them together a bit that helps too
Great vid Andy. Like a lot of your other comments I’m planning on giving the camping on the bike thing a go this year so any advice and kit ideas are helpful. Caravaned for years, but not been in a tent since.....😂. Been having a go at the vid making so will see how it comes and call it the “How NOT to camp on a bike” vid 🙄
great to have you back Andy , sure miss the you & Dave episodes .does he still ride or is he just on the latest camper van these days . best regards NZ.
Thanks for sharing, have you ever thought about soft Panniers? The gsa takes the massive aluminium ones and the bulk I am not a fan of I think it looks awful bumot do a waterproof roll bag attached to a Aluminum back for ease of mount and dismount, I am so tempted, just wondered if you had Co soldered them at all with your extensive knowledge, thanks for the channel and the videos
Soft panniers would be my preferred choice if off road and never leaving the bike out of sight with the panniers on. They are great when the bike falls over as they act as padding and tend to survive the fall but they lack security as you can’t ‘lock and leave’. Friends of mine had theirs stolen off the bike in a far flung destination, one swipe with a Stanley knife is all it takes. They also tend to be more difficult to organise as things move around and they are not as accessible. On the flip side they look good and are generally much cheaper. I sometimes take a roll bag as well but tend to put stuff in it that isn’t ‘mission critical’ should it go missing.
@@andybcole Hi Andy, great vid thanks. I just brought some "Lone Rider" soft panniers for a big trip. They have a double lock, one for the pannier to the frame and a padlock for the pannier itself. They work brilliantly, and solve all the security issues as well as being watertight and bullet proof.
The video of you and Dave showing the tool pack popped up straight after this video. I was surprised at how many torx, hex and socket pieces you carry. For me, it will probably more like what fits my bike only and some basic tools . Other than that my line of thinking is similar to Dave's in that other than a puncture plug kit, chances are that even if I had a breakdown, I wouldn't be knowledgeable enough to fix it so why carry everything.
That toolkit was based on a BMW GS, my current Moto Guzzi is a bit better in that respect, I could probably now cut down. I promise you on a GS every one had a use!
@@andybcole Cheese Andy, just a thought, if you're ever up in Yorkshire, Gods country, if you fancy a Microlight flight over the coast for free, you're more than welcome.
I tell you what, this automatic countdown stuff on a 'premiere' is a bit annoying - next time I'll just upload and be done with!
I had my mid-life crisis which I thoroughly enjoyed for quite a few years. A few years ago I had my old-age crisis when I decided to try camping with my motorbike. My old-age crisis only lasted one weekend! 😂
Great list, will update my own with some of your ideas. I love taking a foldable fabric table, doesn't take up much room but brings some comfort and sophistication to the camp. Oh and a pack of super noodles for emergency rations!
Agreed, I have the Helinox table as well -I find it just a little too much to carry though as on the rare occasions I need a tabletop I will whizz off a pannier. Most of the time we are eating out in the evenings, fires are for comfort and the stove is for a coffee or pot noodle so I don't need the full works. Pot Noodle/SuperNoodles, each to their own!
Absolutely great Andy -
Cheers for the packing list.. did my first euro tour in 1985 but still forget stuff!
Not camped yet on the bike, but taken some tips and made a short list of some of the things you have, very organised. Thanks
Can't beat a good list, cheers 👍👍
Thanks Andy, great insight and for a new camper @ 51 this will be invaluable👌
Really good tips Andy!
I've downloaded your list.... Thank you.
I saw Dave in a garage in Water Orton once & told him to stand up for himself 🤣🤣🤣
He certainly does that 😂
@@andybcole I know, when he moans it cracks me up 🤣
Thx for the tips
Looking forward to this, i've refined all my camping gear in lockdown but always keen to see if there is something i'm missing/should change
Great tips and recommendations, thanks 😊
I always do a list, it's a sensible idea really, although I do try and take as little as possible, as long as I have sleep gear, lantern, stove, tools, bike lock, e.u crap like hi'viz etc, twat nav, spare keys, cash and clothes.
I usually take one pair of trousers and a couple of shirts and shoes, i find if you roll your clothes they take up less space, also if you face your shoes inwards towards eachother like they would be in a shoe box then put a strap around them and compress them together a bit that helps too
Man after my own heart 😁
Great vid Andy. Like a lot of your other comments I’m planning on giving the camping on the bike thing a go this year so any advice and kit ideas are helpful.
Caravaned for years, but not been in a tent since.....😂.
Been having a go at the vid making so will see how it comes and call it the “How NOT to camp on a bike” vid 🙄
Looking forward to it!
great to have you back Andy , sure miss the you & Dave episodes .does he still ride or is he just on the latest camper van these days . best regards NZ.
He doesn’t have a bike currently which is a real shame, keep trying to nobble him to get a new one!
Please may we see Dave’s camping list of necessities?
Got myself a front row seat :D
Snacks and drinks at the ready
Dear Andy & Dave,
I value your council so much that I have an important question. What kind of girl should I take camping?
Nice to know you have a choice 😂
That’s easy - one that actually likes camping. Nothing else will do!
Thanks for sharing, have you ever thought about soft Panniers? The gsa takes the massive aluminium ones and the bulk I am not a fan of I think it looks awful bumot do a waterproof roll bag attached to a Aluminum back for ease of mount and dismount, I am so tempted, just wondered if you had Co soldered them at all with your extensive knowledge, thanks for the channel and the videos
Soft panniers would be my preferred choice if off road and never leaving the bike out of sight with the panniers on. They are great when the bike falls over as they act as padding and tend to survive the fall but they lack security as you can’t ‘lock and leave’. Friends of mine had theirs stolen off the bike in a far flung destination, one swipe with a Stanley knife is all it takes. They also tend to be more difficult to organise as things move around and they are not as accessible. On the flip side they look good and are generally much cheaper. I sometimes take a roll bag as well but tend to put stuff in it that isn’t ‘mission critical’ should it go missing.
@@andybcole thanks Andy maybe I'll sit tight and have a think for a bit
@@andybcole Hi Andy, great vid thanks. I just brought some "Lone Rider" soft panniers for a big trip. They have a double lock, one for the pannier to the frame and a padlock for the pannier itself. They work brilliantly, and solve all the security issues as well as being watertight and bullet proof.
The video of you and Dave showing the tool pack popped up straight after this video. I was surprised at how many torx, hex and socket pieces you carry. For me, it will probably more like what fits my bike only and some basic tools . Other than that my line of thinking is similar to Dave's in that other than a puncture plug kit, chances are that even if I had a breakdown, I wouldn't be knowledgeable enough to fix it so why carry everything.
That toolkit was based on a BMW GS, my current Moto Guzzi is a bit better in that respect, I could probably now cut down. I promise you on a GS every one had a use!
Hi Andy, what's the make of the small gadget bags you have please?
Rear rack bag? Wunderlich under-rack bag or AliExpress equivalent (search on their website)
I freezed frame your video, the bag which you have your tools in is a Kriega bag Andy?
@@flyman912 Yes it is, the Kriega Kube, very rugged and does the job well. kriega.com/accessories-1/kube-organizer
@@andybcole Cheese Andy, just a thought, if you're ever up in Yorkshire, Gods country, if you fancy a Microlight flight over the coast for free, you're more than welcome.
That’s very kind, has my wife put you up to this to claim the insurance from my untimely death?!
And how would you do it with the R nine T!?
Careful - you’ll inspire another video - intending to camp in August on the R9T - will get mentioned then :-)
Most important item to pack is your credit card!
It's on the list!
@@andybcole 😁👍
These days it’s in the bloody phone!