How to keep tech charged when motorcycle touring

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  • @dob1662
    @dob1662 Рік тому +1

    Yaaa I learned something, sandwich bags who'd a thunk ? brilliant idea with the doughnuts Saffy 😘🤗

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  Рік тому +1

      Another good trick is to put a small hole in a Ziplock bag, poke the charging cable around it and then put waterproof tape around it. You can then unzip and rezip it to change batteries and the hole where the cable comes out is still waterproof! ;) ;) ;)

  • @michaeldemetriou1399
    @michaeldemetriou1399 Рік тому +2

    She has it down to a fine art now, I hope she has time to enjoy the trips because editing makes people lose the will to live, I think she is enjoying her channel good luck to her.

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  Рік тому +1

      Sweat pants, a comfy chair, a hot coffee and some EDM :-) The editing soon gets done ahahah

  • @bundiq
    @bundiq Рік тому +1

    I really enjoyed video! I definitely have to many cables, leads, plugs, chargers, etc at home. I completely understand you!
    And I’m glad you got some sponsors!

  • @ThrottleAddiction
    @ThrottleAddiction Рік тому +1

    We have an Australian 6-gang power board that we take with us with our Australian 'things' to plug in to - which we then plug into one *foreign* (insert electrical outlet configuration standard here) adaptor.
    So far, so good.

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  Рік тому

      Honestly camping chargers are so great when you get one! Just makes the whole process so much easier!

    • @ThrottleAddiction
      @ThrottleAddiction Рік тому

      @@SaffySprocket We have those too (power banks).
      Tried mini solar panels too, but they're pretty much useless. They need to be at least the size of an opened suitcase to have any power to do the job of recharging stuff. There's some large-ish blanket ones now that pack down good for on the bikes.

  • @rick.cutler
    @rick.cutler Рік тому +3

    Great video Saffy! Really informative - I have a tank bag which I use to run cables into from the twin USB for charging on the go, but I like the extra long cable idea!!

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  Рік тому +1

      Longer cables are great! It means you can keep your gadgets where you need them and keep the batteries in a safer, more waterproof area. Another good trick is to put a small hole in a Ziplock bag, poke the charging cable around it and then put waterproof tape around it. You can then unzip and rezip it to change batteries and the hole where the cable comes out is still waterproof!

  • @daveballam8704
    @daveballam8704 Рік тому +1

    Well you have answered my question which is how you kept warm while camping, I don't do much tech but I did enjoy the video.

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  Рік тому

      Glad you enjoyed it And yeh :-) I also use 2 hot water bottles in the bottom of my sleeping bag too!

  • @stephenjohnson7519
    @stephenjohnson7519 Рік тому +1

    You have a good sense of humour love your videos 👌

  • @andrewrollin3506
    @andrewrollin3506 Рік тому +1

    Your "I just knocked something off of my desk" face looks ALARMINGLY like a young Stephen King. 😆

  • @stephenpotts8170
    @stephenpotts8170 Рік тому +3

    Hi Saffy, enjoyed the video, you have a really good set up, really interesting. One thing I have which I find useful when you are remote and off grid is a multiple leaf foldable solar charger which does a decent job, even on gloomy days. It's just another addition in the armoury. Thank you.

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  Рік тому +2

      I do have a foldable solar panel, but honestly I found it was just really inefficient and a bit useless 😅

    • @BartSzczepanski76
      @BartSzczepanski76 Рік тому

      @@SaffySprocket it will work best if power banks are plugged in and they are charged when riding - slow, but its a decent charge (depends on weather conditions and the size of Your solar panel, of course). You could mount it on Your top box, for example ;)
      All the best!

  • @markrandle6167
    @markrandle6167 Рік тому +1

    I added a USB port in the travel pack on the rear of the bike. also have a axillary port on the handle bars

  • @juliancurtis4071
    @juliancurtis4071 Рік тому +1

    automated donut loader :) epic! think I will invest in one of the handlebar usb chargers though, thanks for the version you use

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  Рік тому +1

      It's worth it! Mines been surprisingly reliable

  • @stephaniel7040
    @stephaniel7040 Рік тому +1

    Have you ever thought about using a solar panelled battery pack? They are useful if you can’t get to a wall socket for a few days. Just use the good old uk sunshine

  • @s.venkateswarpatnaik2484
    @s.venkateswarpatnaik2484 Рік тому +1

    Hi Saff this episode is excellent and you're looking more fresh and Healthy in this video.i guess plenty of Rest and Nutritious food is must and required after making a tour on Motorcycle.'am I right.

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  Рік тому +1

      For sure :-) A little bit of a rest is great!

  • @rikrob
    @rikrob Рік тому +1

    So pleased my on-bike setup is nowhere near as complicated as that! It is about on-par with all the tech in my reptile room though. Between all the smart plugs & bulbs, cameras and WiFi thermostats going on in there, it is quite the headache.....not to mention setting most of it up with secondary devices to automatically keep the enclosures heated should there be a power cut while I am away from home! Think if I had to do a similar thing to yourself when traveling, the geriatric gerbil that acts as my brain would definitely keel over! 😆

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  Рік тому +1

      I was looking at reptile set ups! But I want to make a miniature rainforest 😅

    • @rikrob
      @rikrob Рік тому

      @Saffy Sprocket definitely doable! Depending on the reptile, some awesome misting systems out there now to achieve it though. You'd be in your element with all the tech available to control it remotely! 😁

  • @biker_dale
    @biker_dale Рік тому +2

    Wow that's a lot of tech, I thought I had a lot with a phone and a sat nav and charge them when I get to a stop with mains 😆 I'm surprised you have any more room for anything else. But it works for you and you make great videos so anyone aspiring to do the same has a great resource with this video 👍

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  Рік тому +2

      And y'all wonder why I'm so forgetful on my trips 🤣 there's a lot I have to remember 🤣

  • @OnOurBike
    @OnOurBike Рік тому +1

    Some great tips! Thanks! I need to charge 2x GoPro, 2x Cardo PackTalk Bold, a DJI Drone (3 batteries), DJI controler and 2 phones. So, more then enough I guess. Luckely I have a double USB charger build in on the bike, but still... it's a lot of power I need. Greet video Saffy!! Thanks!!

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  Рік тому

      You burn through electric quick don't you! Especially when you're camping!

    • @OnOurBike
      @OnOurBike Рік тому

      While camping it's pure horror to keep the stuff going. By the way, I love that desk ánd your monitors setup. Bit jelous... just a bit :)

  • @BeanieBiker_AutisticRider
    @BeanieBiker_AutisticRider Рік тому +2

    Have 3x power packs charged, 11inch asus laptop, and external hard drive of 2TB, 3x cameras with 3x batteries each. Cables, able to charge on the bike when riding, and whenever I stop for a coffee, if a plug is available, then I will top up what I need, hard work at keeping our electronics topped up when on the move.

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  Рік тому +1

      It's such an effort isn't it!

    • @BeanieBiker_AutisticRider
      @BeanieBiker_AutisticRider Рік тому

      @Saffy Sprocket just a little 😄 USB and the DIN on the bike help in keeping items charged though. ABR Festival will be interesting as it is nearly 4 days of charge, at one site, so will have to take a solar charger with me.

  • @max.fleming1045
    @max.fleming1045 Рік тому

    My brain hurts just thinking about all that tech & confusion Saffy. I was thinking about starting a UA-cam channel, but now you've put me right off 🤣. I struggle just to remember charging my phone so I'd be hopeless.

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  Рік тому +1

      I didn't start off this way! I originally carried an old GoPro and a phone and that's all I used :) but I started to carry more and more as time went on! But I think using a phone and a GoPro is still good enough!

  • @paulselway2553
    @paulselway2553 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for another incredible video staffy. It's amazing your set up is at home, I will be updating my items when I travel. I don't do moto vblog, more for safety and watching my trips again. So more SD card, SD card holders and more battery banks. I do have one suggestion that might interest you, when I travel on sunny days I used solar power battery bank that I clip onto my bag so they are charging items that are in my bag that need charging. But I definitely will be get the two usb charger on my my bike very soon 🙂.

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  Рік тому +2

      I do have a solar panel but honestly, I thought it just wasn't efficient enough! It took up a lot of room for not a lot of power!

  • @ClassicRider
    @ClassicRider Рік тому +1

    Im going to watch this although I wanted to see the video where you magically dont have tangles after wearing a helmet Saffy - that's the one Id love to see. Proceed on please !

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  Рік тому

      I put my hair in a sock on the bike :) so I rarely have tangles!

  • @edmundeverett2938
    @edmundeverett2938 Рік тому +1

    Hi Saffy, I really enjoyed your video and certainly found it very helpful and informative, thank you 😊👍

  • @canislupus7768
    @canislupus7768 Рік тому +1

    Saffy you're so funny in this one😂😂 🤭👍

  • @LeeKirkman88
    @LeeKirkman88 Рік тому

    Hi Saffy, I haven't watched in a while i stopped getting notifications for some reason? I follow so many channels though that i get lost if i dont get notified. But ive sorted that out now. Glad you are still riding and summer is on its way! . Take care x

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  Рік тому +1

      Welcome back! Sometimes social media is useless isn't it ahahah :)

    • @LeeKirkman88
      @LeeKirkman88 Рік тому

      @@SaffySprocket Sure is, x

  • @KnightRider1157
    @KnightRider1157 Рік тому +1

    Kept thinking, got that, got that , got that, ooh good idea, got that... just no where near as organised as you x 👍🏻

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  Рік тому +1

      I didn't start off this way 😅 I have a box full of gadgets I bought that were useless and many trips where things went wrong

    • @KnightRider1157
      @KnightRider1157 Рік тому +1

      @@SaffySprocket think I out gadget you on one thing which Is why I don't do much wild camping. I have to use a cpap machine at night so top box carries that and a portable jackery generator, lasts for 2 nights powering the cpap so ok for things like the adventure bike festival 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @MauriceTarantulas
    @MauriceTarantulas Рік тому +1

    Just found out you need a specific plug thingy for campsites. Gonna try find a two sprocket one😉

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  Рік тому +1

      The plug extension is honestly the best thing I own!

    • @MauriceTarantulas
      @MauriceTarantulas Рік тому

      ​@@SaffySprocket Cant seem to find a two one! (I have a two way USB thingy so only need charge gopro and phone, earbuds can do in morning)
      I guess a 4 one isnt that bulky. Next step is how to get it into tent (am guessing you put tent next to mains on the pitch).
      P.s Found a single one that might do it and take a spare phone! (Might phone the campsite and check).

  • @dondle2
    @dondle2 Рік тому +1

    Absolute Wow, I will just stick with a fire steel and my kelly kettle.

  • @HalfdeadRider
    @HalfdeadRider Рік тому

    Ditch the Gopro batteries totally and just plug one of the Anker power packs in, a fully charged one will last you days, charge them at stops as you do and you'll never run out.
    I used to use the large one you have, but for a standard motovlogger like me the smaller one which I believe is 10000MAh is better as it still can give 2-3 days recording, depending on length of time recording of course (maybe only 1 day is it's from dusk till dawn, but that is more your thing I guess lol), but also it's less bulky in my jackets inside pocket, the latest ones also have a trickle charge mode that is still enough to keep the Gopro going no problem even for 4k recording.

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  Рік тому +1

      I actually don't use GoPro batteries :) those are SLR batteries!

    • @HalfdeadRider
      @HalfdeadRider Рік тому

      @@SaffySprocket Oh ok, I'm sure I heard you mention your Gopro batteries, sorry for the mistake if not 👍

  • @cliff1551
    @cliff1551 Рік тому +1

    Saffy ❤️ thankyou for the info ,I do use 30000 mah charge blocks and it seems enough but thanks for the food for thought ideas for later on xxx take care, stay safe x

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  Рік тому +1

      Honestly, the bigger the battery ,the better 😂

    • @cliff1551
      @cliff1551 Рік тому

      @@SaffySprocket so I've been told

  • @Yangvar
    @Yangvar Рік тому +1

    Great video! Two things that came to my mind that definitely Ill be testing out are tankbag with one USB cable running from bike charger to tankbag, wich is charging powerbanks as needed, and getting a solar rechargable power bank. Im really curious how efective they are whilst riding.

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  Рік тому +1

      Solar really isn't as great as people think it is ☠️☠️☠️☠️ I've tried it and it was pretty useless

    • @Yangvar
      @Yangvar Рік тому

      @@SaffySprocket Thanks for the heads up!

  • @Yamahog
    @Yamahog Рік тому +1

    Awesome Vid Saffy. Just a mention here , I use a jump-starter rated for MC's and 4 cyl engines that need a bump. There is a charge outlet on the unit that allows what you do to say; charge a phone or Go-Pro..... just not at the same time, and still allow the jump start of a large bagger without draining it too much..... The jump-start mode will lower the USB out temporarily....
    So This begs the Q..... how is your bike's USB port hooked into your bikes config ?? direct off the Batt? or through the ignition or some other some-such ?? ( For your next vid ?????, .... Maybe ? )
    Stay Safe.

    • @Yamahog
      @Yamahog Рік тому

      For those curious, the Jump starters I use are these beasts..... MotoMaster Eliminator Booster Pack/Jump Starter & USB Power Bank, Lithium-ion, 750-Amp, 12V. About $130 bucks before taxes ,( for MC's )..... and I have the Same in my SUV but rated at 1500 Amp incase say I need to jump, ( up to), a 5.0 litre diesel.. and that's now $ 209.99 before tax..... thanks to inflation .... ugggggh .....
      .

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  Рік тому

      Directly into the battery!

  • @mikep.9371
    @mikep.9371 Рік тому +1

    What happened Daffy? Your dye removal was good 👍 for you 🙂.
    But I changed the editing room to pinkish red. A surprising effect 😉.
    Have a good weekend. We're expecting more Rocky mountain snow which means a longer muddy season.

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  Рік тому +1

      It was a lot of effort! So I've started going back blonde :) it's a little yellow at the moment but it's getting finished off next month!

    • @mikep.9371
      @mikep.9371 Рік тому

      Sorry I missed spelled your name. My 😞 bad.

  • @_Steven_S
    @_Steven_S Рік тому +1

    Do you use the flipping the used storage card trick? The side showing the capacity for a ready to go card, and the contacts/writing label showing for a full card 🙂

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  Рік тому

      OH MY GOD WHY DID I NEVER THINK OF THAT????!!!!!

  •  Рік тому +1

    You never disappoint :D A lot of gear to take with you, but it seems you have a good system :)

  • @patrickwatters7555
    @patrickwatters7555 Рік тому +1

    That was very useful.

  • @drmengawyong
    @drmengawyong Рік тому +1

    Have u looked at the micro start xp1 xp10 power bank ?

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  Рік тому

      I have an anti gravity bike battery with the built in jump start, I'm actually just about to do a review!!!

  • @daddystu7046
    @daddystu7046 Рік тому +2

    Have you ever considered using power banks with a solar charging option?

  • @stephenwiddick4934
    @stephenwiddick4934 Рік тому +1

    Love the doughnuts. You are a cooky nerd, but obviously very intelligent as well which is why I love watching you. I don't do tech and fell asleep when you started on about spread sheets etc. 😂 ❤

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  Рік тому

      To be fair, sometimes I fall asleep doing spreadsheets too 😂😂😂😂 it's all about balance 😂

  • @grast961
    @grast961 Рік тому +1

    Are you able to charge your SLR with a USB charger? I use light weight dry bags for my kit as they are stronger than plastic bags, and they come in different colours, green for charged red for used etc, I have much less electronics to carry though.

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  Рік тому +1

      Yes! I bought an aftermarket SLR battery charger (I actually have 2 so I can charge 4 batteries overnight) - Similar to this amzn.to/42fXCcR It's what I hold up to the camera early on :-) You can buy USB aftermarket chargers for almost any camera!

    • @grast961
      @grast961 Рік тому

      Thanks for the reply, just purchased a usb charger for my Nikon batteries 😊

  • @hudsonrilke
    @hudsonrilke Рік тому +1

    Wow. Are you sure your not overloading that 4 gang adapter?

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  Рік тому +1

      Nope, the trickle charger divides the 4th plug equally,. It doesn't draw more than a standard plug

  • @garybrown4974
    @garybrown4974 Рік тому +1

    roughly how long can you video record on sd cards. Is there any difference on the quality of the cards. Also again roughly how long does the battery last in a go pro type camera,I appreciate temperature etc affects life

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  Рік тому +1

      I keep my GoPro plugged in most of the time, but not plugged in, 1 hour straight, or half a day on and off. I always use SanDisk official SD cards, buy direct from them or an official tech shop website, don't use Amazon or eBay, tones of fakes floating around. I own 30 x 64gb SanDisk high speed cards - I buy 64gb over 128gb, so that if one card gets corrupted, I lose less footage overall. I usually film about 150gb a day and then back it up to my NAS, which then backs up to my home sever at night time :-)

  • @seeul8rwaynekerr
    @seeul8rwaynekerr Рік тому +1

    Quad lock do an amazing wireless charging dock for your phone

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  Рік тому +1

      The only thing I don't like about quad lock is I need my phone in a case 😂 it will 200% smash

    • @seeul8rwaynekerr
      @seeul8rwaynekerr Рік тому

      @@SaffySprocket you can either modify an existing case with the adapter being glued to the back or there are dedicated cases.

  • @StevenSugref
    @StevenSugref Рік тому

    Can i ask which phone mount you use on your bike please?

  • @chema1546
    @chema1546 Рік тому +2

    🎉 ok 👍 Saffy

  • @deangoodall7497
    @deangoodall7497 Рік тому +1

    ❤😊 keep up the good work 😊❤

  • @victorlui5955
    @victorlui5955 Рік тому +1

    Hi Saffy. 🍻🍺

  • @two-up
    @two-up Рік тому

    Hi great material very nice ride ;)

  • @giuseppefoti4015
    @giuseppefoti4015 Рік тому +1

    Great❤

  • @philipwhalley339
    @philipwhalley339 Рік тому +1

    OOOOh Doughnuts yum yum

  • @leifiseland1218
    @leifiseland1218 6 місяців тому

    Hmm.. Have you looked into how much power you can draw from your bike? & tried optimizing the bikes power consumption?..🤔

  • @cisa1622
    @cisa1622 Рік тому +1

    If you ride in hot weather conditions those cheap wires from eBay can pose a fire hazard on your bike is what I thought.

  • @S.p.a.c.e.C.o.w.b.o.y
    @S.p.a.c.e.C.o.w.b.o.y Рік тому +1

    A spreadsheet for charged and not charged batteries 🤣 Crazy lady :)

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  Рік тому +1

      Data data data 😂

    • @blegi1245
      @blegi1245 Рік тому +1

      In military we used electrical tape. We put a piece of electrical tape over the terminals of charged radio batteries. That way the user had to move the tape when they started using the battery. All batteries that didn't have tape over the terminals were treated as empty.

  • @paulbrown67
    @paulbrown67 Рік тому +1

    Never realised how much tech you need to create an on the road vlog. Surprised you have time to sleep with all the planning, riding, charging and editing, you need them donuts just to keep your energy levels up.

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  Рік тому

      You get into rhyme! It's also one of the reasons I usually take MFE with me, so I can spent time charging things rather than cooking

  • @BlueHippoMoto
    @BlueHippoMoto Рік тому +1

    Best advice don’t forget your camera charging cable !!! 😢

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  Рік тому

      That's the worst ☠️☠️☠️ media mart always has your back in Europe! But it pricey AF!

    • @BlueHippoMoto
      @BlueHippoMoto Рік тому

      @@SaffySprocket did it on my solo journey but shh! Haven’t released that yet and no I couldn’t get such an old cable type local to where I was staying !

  • @stephaniel7040
    @stephaniel7040 Рік тому +1

    You forgot to talk about the hamster that runs the power on your wheels

  • @KjetilHaavan
    @KjetilHaavan Рік тому +1

    Tech is good. Hmm. Thought you have a lot of gadgets, I didn't see any electric screwdrivers, electric hammer drill and such? Don't you need those on a trip? 🤭🤔
    Well, I'm not a youtuber, so I'm probably just stupid. 😆

  • @BibtheBoulder
    @BibtheBoulder Рік тому +2

    Mrs Boulder uses batteries. But I don't think she would thank me for telling you....

  • @ejdtm
    @ejdtm Рік тому +1

    Yikes. I couldn’t imagine traveling with all that.

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  Рік тому

      It's a HUGE effort, I won't lie! but its a process that gradually built up over time

    • @ejdtm
      @ejdtm Рік тому

      @@SaffySprocket I start trips saying…. I’m going to film a ton! Then I barely do. Lol

  • @irritatedmushroom2
    @irritatedmushroom2 Рік тому

    8:15 you could go to the north pole and still be perfectly warm even without the heated jacket because the small electrical fire in your tent would keep you nice and toasty for the rest of your life... Hmm! This is easily the most ridiculous and needlessly overcomplicated setup I have ever seen. What the hell was ever wrong with one phone and one camera, even for a long trip?! Simple is always better. But that's just me. You do you... That USB wire is an accident waiting to happen though. One day it'll unravel and end up in the front wheel and you'll be fucked... Not a lesson I'd want to learn the hard way. Like I said though, you do you!

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  Рік тому

      The reason I stopped using my phone is that I smashed the screen on one trip when I went to film :-/ then I had no sat Nav and no way to communicate

  • @drmengawyong
    @drmengawyong Рік тому +1

    Omg u r worse than me for gadgets thank god

  • @stefantrujillo4664
    @stefantrujillo4664 Рік тому +1

    So that’s where you get your energy from!

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  Рік тому +1

      It's a convoluted process but it works well when you get into the swing of things 😂

    • @stefantrujillo4664
      @stefantrujillo4664 Рік тому

      @@SaffySprocket 🤪