I used a small notebook, keep it in the tank bag. I use it to makes notes of thing I forgot and also things I'm not using, to leave at home next time. Cool video !
@donnieyoung2774 good idea to take notes on paper or on the phone. I've realized how handy a pen and paper on the bike can be. Some National Forest sites only have a pay box to drop the slip and money, and most of the time, there isn't anything to write down your info.
Most of the items you mentioned (or at least the ones I agree with) never leave my hydration backpack. It is more likely to go on the bike if I am doing anything other than my commute. I also include some "emergency" protein (meat stick, high protein fruit and nut bar), sunscreen and wipes. It sucks having to lock it in the bear locker or put it up a tree in bear country, but being my hydration pack it also has...water so I never forget that. I grab it if leaving the bike by more than 150' while out in the country. The camp shoes are replaced with flip flops if temps will be 55f or higher and I have no plans for hiking. Spare small dry bag for dirty clothes/things that have to go in a bag of clean clothes/things. And my "useless luxury", a super lightweight robe. It is my camp clothes, how I go to the showers, what I use to strip off my riding suit in public without mentally scaring children (my base layer is embarrassing) and it doubles as my pillow case around my dry bag of clothes that is my pillow. My proven important essential but not yet while motorcycle touring in the US: spare debit card between the insole and footbed of my boot along with a micro sd card with high quality scans of my important documents, emergency phone numbers, primary debit and credit card, etc. I have not been robbed yet in Central America (when I started the practice) but I did get my passport lifted in Spain. Having the scan of the original plus my US drivers license got me a replacement passport at the embassy in under an hour after they opened.
@@MotoCampNerd yep. Except for the water, the hydration pack gets restocked with anything used even on a day trip the morning after the trip. It hangs next to my gear in the mudroom.
Checklist. Lighters and lights - 2 is one, one is none! I tie the storage bag drawstring for my pillow to that of my air mattress so I don’t forget that tiny pillow bag.
I "edit" my kit every trip. I keep most of it unpacked on pegboard in garage, always make sure things are charged up. Travel sized toiletries kit with travel towel-soap-washcloth in one different colored bag. I thought I forgot it once, but it was in pannier in an invisible black bag. I have to "touch" items every time instead of leaving them packed.
That's a good tip for others as well. I put a kit together and seal it closed so I know it has everything so I can grab and go. The pegboard idea is great so like you said, can see and touch each item as you pack it. Take it a step further and make it shadow board so you know what's missing.
I forgot my sleeping bag once. I was helping guide a large group trip and was kinda known as the gear guy. I was so embarrassed 😳. I didn't tell anyone. Thank goodness there was a local general store where I was able to buy a $20 sleeping bag which was surprisingly decent. I love your suggestion of the possible pouch and will be packing one up for my next trip!
Thank you, Ben for the wonderful tips and those little taps on the shoulder to take what you need when you’re out and about cheers looking forward to the next video from you guys
I don't forget them but I leave behind a lightweight puffy and rain jacket a lot. They weigh hardly anything but are invaluable when you misjudge night temps in the mountains and have to wear your armored jacket for warmth when you just want to relax in your chair
@moistoregon good point! I tend to forget the items that aren't always kept with my dedicated camp kit, those being one of them. I almost need to have dedicated moto camping puffy.
I'm the same way. I've built a kit I check off and seal closed and never touch so I make sure it's ready to grab and go camping. Helps with some of the packing anxiety and freeing up my time.
I’ll save everyone the time: #9 - toothpicks #8 - finger nail clippers #7 - cast iron toilet seat #6 - mesh nylon socks #5 - a replica of the Mona Lisa #4 - Anti Snail Spray #3 - a ceiling fan #2 - a Kimono #1 - Burlap sack to be used as toilet paper
Chapstick and Good riding socks.(not cotton) Also, cortisone cream to deal with itchy feet. Sunscreen so your nose doesn't burn. Air filter, or a means to clean your air filter. FYI toilet paper is also called mountain money. Lol
Ha! Just hours ago i returned from a moto camping trip where one of us forgot a lighter. We both forgot fire starter. I also forgot a waterproof jacket and got caught in the rain with just a tee shirt. Where's the link to that checklist download?
Either a check (I know!) or change for the cost of the campground. Difficult to pay for a campsite with just $20 bills, although seems like more and more campsites are rapidly approaching $40 for a night
@@wonderingBadger oh that's steep. $20 is usually my limit unless they have a bunch of amenities or in a place that's so popular it's just going to be higher priced
This is an absolutely easy thing to avoid. I cannot imagine how anyone would forget these items. If you organize your gear and keep all your fire stuff with your cook set. Pillow stays with sleep gear. Bug spray stays on the bike with lens cleaner and first aid gear. Footwear stays with tent as I don’t wear camp shoes anywhere else. Lighting stays with cook set and an extra one on the bike. Totally avoidable if you get organized. There is of course always someone in the room that is a hot mess, but it’s avoidable.
Those are all great packing suggestions and I keep a dedicated kit sealed and ready to go that I never use for anything else to avoid forgetting items. Some things don't come naturally or as easy to others. It's the reason we all make videos with tips and suggestions, to help people learn. An easy task for you may not be as easy for another. Share the knowledge and give em a hand. It's all about helping each other.
In the future, consider leading with your recommendations instead of immediately judging the guy who's tryin' to help folks out. Or, expand your imagination.
@@swimbikerunmud Thank you for your response. I never meant to judge i just speak freely and bluntly. No offense was meant and I’d of said the same thing around the campfire whilst loaning someone the item they forgot.
I always appreciate your videos, tips, tricks, do's, don't and best practice. I recently did an 8 day trek (moto-camping) from New Brunswick Canada to Albuquerque, NM. Leading up to that trip I spent endless hours researching product and watching your videos, along with Stacy Wilt (@ridetofood). The note on this video for the Bug Spray or Therma Cell is a "must-have"! Even though I camped at KOA campgrounds, I still found the first item I set-up was the Therma Cell. In addition to the toilet paper, "whispers" Dude Wipes 🤣 Your Packing Check-List available at Moto Camp Nerd is super helpful, I tailored it to suit my needs. Best advise, check, check and triple check before you leave!
I lost mine on a ride because I packed them separately, they were wider than my bags. Luckily it wasn't a long range trip and a buddy of mine showed up in his SUV to camp with us and let me camp out in his Toyota Sequoia.
I used a small notebook, keep it in the tank bag. I use it to makes notes of thing I forgot and also things I'm not using, to leave at home next time. Cool video !
@donnieyoung2774 good idea to take notes on paper or on the phone. I've realized how handy a pen and paper on the bike can be. Some National Forest sites only have a pay box to drop the slip and money, and most of the time, there isn't anything to write down your info.
I have a check list that I use for packing.
but is yours an interactive pdf?
@@MotoCampNerd no its on a legal pad. One checklist is everything and the other is by pannier, ie what goes where
Good list. A fire starter can be life or death in a bad situation- which is why I keep one in my first aid.
Most of the items you mentioned (or at least the ones I agree with) never leave my hydration backpack. It is more likely to go on the bike if I am doing anything other than my commute. I also include some "emergency" protein (meat stick, high protein fruit and nut bar), sunscreen and wipes. It sucks having to lock it in the bear locker or put it up a tree in bear country, but being my hydration pack it also has...water so I never forget that. I grab it if leaving the bike by more than 150' while out in the country.
The camp shoes are replaced with flip flops if temps will be 55f or higher and I have no plans for hiking.
Spare small dry bag for dirty clothes/things that have to go in a bag of clean clothes/things.
And my "useless luxury", a super lightweight robe. It is my camp clothes, how I go to the showers, what I use to strip off my riding suit in public without mentally scaring children (my base layer is embarrassing) and it doubles as my pillow case around my dry bag of clothes that is my pillow.
My proven important essential but not yet while motorcycle touring in the US: spare debit card between the insole and footbed of my boot along with a micro sd card with high quality scans of my important documents, emergency phone numbers, primary debit and credit card, etc. I have not been robbed yet in Central America (when I started the practice) but I did get my passport lifted in Spain. Having the scan of the original plus my US drivers license got me a replacement passport at the embassy in under an hour after they opened.
@michaelkrenzer3296 solid tips and suggestions! Trend seems to be making a kit you only use for the motorcycle.
@@MotoCampNerd yep. Except for the water, the hydration pack gets restocked with anything used even on a day trip the morning after the trip. It hangs next to my gear in the mudroom.
Checklist. Lighters and lights - 2 is one, one is none! I tie the storage bag drawstring for my pillow to that of my air mattress so I don’t forget that tiny pillow bag.
@@Hogdriver88 it's nice to have redundancy
I "edit" my kit every trip. I keep most of it unpacked on pegboard in garage, always make sure things are charged up. Travel sized toiletries kit with travel towel-soap-washcloth in one different colored bag. I thought I forgot it once, but it was in pannier in an invisible black bag. I have to "touch" items every time instead of leaving them packed.
That's a good tip for others as well. I put a kit together and seal it closed so I know it has everything so I can grab and go. The pegboard idea is great so like you said, can see and touch each item as you pack it. Take it a step further and make it shadow board so you know what's missing.
Just FYI in a pinch, leaves are not the preferred TP replacement, here in Alaska we use sphagnum moss.
I forgot my sleeping bag once. I was helping guide a large group trip and was kinda known as the gear guy. I was so embarrassed 😳. I didn't tell anyone. Thank goodness there was a local general store where I was able to buy a $20 sleeping bag which was surprisingly decent. I love your suggestion of the possible pouch and will be packing one up for my next trip!
Thank you, Ben for the wonderful tips and those little taps on the shoulder to take what you need when you’re out and about cheers looking forward to the next video from you guys
Really enjoying your useful and entertaining vids, as they easily apply to non moto camping as well.
Protip: a ROK strap makes a very functional belt.
Great tips! Can't wait to check out the essentials I might be missing. We sent you an email, take a look.
Excellent reminders!
I don't forget them but I leave behind a lightweight puffy and rain jacket a lot. They weigh hardly anything but are invaluable when you misjudge night temps in the mountains and have to wear your armored jacket for warmth when you just want to relax in your chair
@moistoregon good point! I tend to forget the items that aren't always kept with my dedicated camp kit, those being one of them. I almost need to have dedicated moto camping puffy.
from my old Army days....SOP packing list
Yeah, but do you really need a Noddy suit and an S10? Or a Tirfor?
I find it difficult to comprehend that you would forget your lighter to light your cigars, which u like to have at camp.
Definitely head net. Vivo barefoot shoes brilliant for packing away small.
Because I'm such a planner - I use an app called Packing List EVERY time I go camping ;)
I'm the same way. I've built a kit I check off and seal closed and never touch so I make sure it's ready to grab and go camping. Helps with some of the packing anxiety and freeing up my time.
Thermacell...are those safe to hang inside the tent? Or hang it out the door under the rain fly?
When you live in Alaska, you learn as a baby to never leave home without bug spray 😅
I’ll save everyone the time:
#9 - toothpicks
#8 - finger nail clippers
#7 - cast iron toilet seat
#6 - mesh nylon socks
#5 - a replica of the Mona Lisa
#4 - Anti Snail Spray
#3 - a ceiling fan
#2 - a Kimono
#1 - Burlap sack to be used as toilet paper
You forgot the Barrel Organ and monkey. And roller skates and/or high-healed shoes.
This guy has peeked into my Vario cases…. I find my Mona Lisa replica soothing….
@@A_Really_Nice_Guy yeah those are #10, #11 and #12 respectively
Chapstick and
Good riding socks.(not cotton)
Also, cortisone cream to deal with itchy feet.
Sunscreen so your nose doesn't burn.
Air filter, or a means to clean your air filter.
FYI toilet paper is also called mountain money. Lol
When I forget TP I like to use Stinging Nettle! Does anyone love it as much as I do?
Ha! Just hours ago i returned from a moto camping trip where one of us forgot a lighter. We both forgot fire starter. I also forgot a waterproof jacket and got caught in the rain with just a tee shirt.
Where's the link to that checklist download?
Tank bag always have a bottle of Bens deer bug juice and at least 1 lighter.
See you in Sturgis..
Either a check (I know!) or change for the cost of the campground. Difficult to pay for a campsite with just $20 bills, although seems like more and more campsites are rapidly approaching $40 for a night
@@wonderingBadger oh that's steep. $20 is usually my limit unless they have a bunch of amenities or in a place that's so popular it's just going to be higher priced
@@MotoCampNerd $36 pretty common in California/Sierra range, state parks and NP’s. Prices shot up when things reopened a couple years ago.
@wonderingBadger good to know. Here in NC it does range from $10-$40.
Watched a video yesterday it was $54 in MA for out of state campers!
@@jyoung488 ouch
Can opener. Dangerous having to use a knife
I love riding my bike from the river to the sea ...and I hate tengu
Do those thermocells really work?
@reg26 for the most part they do. I've had some nights that were super bad with bugs and it helped but didn't clear the area of them.
What I forgot….to call my wife!
Good to keep a safe plan and better to keep her happy so I can go again
This is an absolutely easy thing to avoid. I cannot imagine how anyone would forget these items. If you organize your gear and keep all your fire stuff with your cook set. Pillow stays with sleep gear. Bug spray stays on the bike with lens cleaner and first aid gear. Footwear stays with tent as I don’t wear camp shoes anywhere else. Lighting stays with cook set and an extra one on the bike. Totally avoidable if you get organized. There is of course always someone in the room that is a hot mess, but it’s avoidable.
Those are all great packing suggestions and I keep a dedicated kit sealed and ready to go that I never use for anything else to avoid forgetting items.
Some things don't come naturally or as easy to others. It's the reason we all make videos with tips and suggestions, to help people learn. An easy task for you may not be as easy for another. Share the knowledge and give em a hand. It's all about helping each other.
In the future, consider leading with your recommendations instead of immediately judging the guy who's tryin' to help folks out. Or, expand your imagination.
@@swimbikerunmud Thank you for your response. I never meant to judge i just speak freely and bluntly. No offense was meant and I’d of said the same thing around the campfire whilst loaning someone the item they forgot.
@@bluezhawg2104 Fair ‘nuff. Sincerely appreciate your civility. Now let’s get out there and enjoy some ridin’ campin’ and delish cookin’ n whisky!
Get a hat with LEDs under the bill.
That's a good two for one
@@MotoCampNerd and it's easy to keep track of where it is.
I always appreciate your videos, tips, tricks, do's, don't and best practice. I recently did an 8 day trek (moto-camping) from New Brunswick Canada to Albuquerque, NM. Leading up to that trip I spent endless hours researching product and watching your videos, along with Stacy Wilt (@ridetofood). The note on this video for the Bug Spray or Therma Cell is a "must-have"! Even though I camped at KOA campgrounds, I still found the first item I set-up was the Therma Cell. In addition to the toilet paper, "whispers" Dude Wipes 🤣 Your Packing Check-List available at Moto Camp Nerd is super helpful, I tailored it to suit my needs. Best advise, check, check and triple check before you leave!
Once i forgot my tent poles when I was a noob
I lost mine on a ride because I packed them separately, they were wider than my bags. Luckily it wasn't a long range trip and a buddy of mine showed up in his SUV to camp with us and let me camp out in his Toyota Sequoia.