The Biggest Mistakes New Motorcycle Campers Make
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- The Biggest Mistakes New Motorcycle Campers Make. Camping Do's & Don'ts. In this video, I share my top do’s and don’ts for an enjoyable trip-without breaking the bank or overpacking. From choosing the right gear to securing your campsite (and avoiding hungry raccoons!), these tips will help you camp smarter, not harder. Whether you're heading to a rally, escaping into the woods, or just testing the waters of moto camping, this guide is for you! 🔥🏕️🏍️
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I recommend coin wipes/towels tables, just add water of your choice, bring a bag for trash and 16oz gas can or higher if you know you'll be out of reach of a gas station ⛽️.
I ride a sports/cruiser and yes it's possible. UA-cam helps with info 👍.
This video covers almost everything but you'll learn base on where your located😅.
I've only gone a couple times but will never forget my first time when temperatures went down ten degrees at 2 am🥶...
I wish I would have took advantage during covid 😢.. Life happened and got in the way of taking quality time to myself 🤷♂️..
When on a ride and feel like camping, I brazenly pass bye that Marriott and pull straight into Motel 6! 🍻😎 Love your channel Jess.
One thing I like to do before I go camping on a motorcycle is do a shake down run. Go for a test ride and see how the bike feels with the extra weight. If you need to move the weight around to get the bike balanced better, it's better to do it before you actually head out and ride.
I was actually going to mention this in the video but didn't want it to be too long.
As a long experienced camper, I'd offer this one "tip". If you are inclined to getting cold, always take a pair of mittens and "sleeping socks" with you. If I can keep my toes and fingers warm, I can sleep. If I can't, I'm pretty miserable. Sleeping socks, that I never wear under boots are the best. Wooly, warm, so comforting. And as Jess says, Rox straps are a MUST. Speical place in heaven for the guy who invented them, even though they are over priced they are worth it.
idk how I rode for so many years without them!
In bear country it is a good idea to have a portable marine air horn. Bears don't like loud noise. Air horn, pepper spray then 44 mag.
I've got a pair of Bombas "sock-slippers" that I take everywhere. And yes, Rox straps do indeed ROCK!
Thank God we don't have big bears in Australia 🇦🇺😄👍 But we do have the world's 2nd most deadliest snake Eastern Brown Snake ! We have 4 or 5 of the top 7 most venomous snakes here 🪱 & a couple of nasty spiders in Aus 🕷🕷 But no Bears or Mountain Lions , just Snakes Spiders & Crocodiles 🐊 So come on to the Land Down Under Beautiful Australia 🇦🇺🍹 & Come Camping ⛺️
You're my kind of woman. You love camping and by bike riding Have a wonderful day and I wish you all the best. I'm always happy to see you and just see her smile😊
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The video I NEEDED! Going on my first motocamping trip this year for BRO! Got most of my camping gear ready, now just need a sissy bar for my bike. Its like this video was made for me LOL! Thank you as always, Jess!
Heck yeah!!! Don’t be afraid to do a trial run with your gear!
Good work Jess, although I don’t camp. I do, however, now plan my Road Glide trips with the help of Chat GBT. Incredible!! Thanks for the tip.
Hi from Bundaberg Australia 🇦🇺😊🍹 Im in the process of getting my bike licence 🏍 & cant wait to do road trips / weekend camp outs & taking a 1 month ride with some mates through other states here in Australia 👍😄 ive been going camping all my life so im familiar with it here & the snakes 😵💫 Will be fun doing it on a motorcycle im sure ! We sometimes will get log cabin in certain places if we going to stay for more than 2 nights ! Camping out is unreal fun especially with couple of friends 👍 I enjoyed Your video & helpful tips ! Cheers from down under in Aus Chicki 🇦🇺🍹🏍🕺
I recently got a external power bank that actually has a foldout solar panel to charge it and it actually charges up pretty quick from solar, so having a backup like solar charging is always nice too
Nice! I should look into one of those!
Great tips! One thing I would add for people trying to get into motorcycle camping and struggle with gear, I've always found that hiking/backpacking gear is also perfectly sized for space saving on a motorcycle. If you are on a budget but a little bit crafty, some backpacking forums have great DIY ideas, too.
Never moto camped, might do depends on the trip i'll be making. 😆
This guy likes some comforts after riding, lol.
I have not been camping in years. But that meal!!! I forgot how good the camp meal can actually be. Thanks for sharing. Another great video.
OK one last comment lol... Jess I really enjoy your motorcycle camping videos. They are awesome! Come on summer or at least spring....😊🌴😎🌞🌻
Mic on a paintbrush is a pretty great idea 💡
Thanks again Jess! These are great tips, and even though I don't camp, the power discussion is relevant. I not only have a charged power bank in my rear trunk, I also have the battery jumper with USB ports on it, which is also charged. That's the most important thing - making sure they're "full up" before you get started.
I tented on my bike through Yellowstone a couple times. I didn’t even have snacks in the park and put water in the bear boxes. One night in August in Yellowstone the temps dropped to about 40’ at about 3:30am. I woke up to layer up and heard about 3 other tents doing the same. I would invest in a good sleeping bag before anything else.
Yeah getting decent sleep is always the hardest part about camping for me lol
Camping near the grand Tetons has a few places where they allow drop in sites for motorcyclists!
Well done!! Great advice!
I agree about eating out before you set up camp, much less hassle!
Mostly Mrs Jess I got most of camping gear but only thing I looking is good tent and cot sleep off the ground because I have problems with my knees!
I bought a cot last year to try it out, and it was awful 😅😅😅 i almost had a mental breakdown trying to set it up in my air conditioned house haha. So I immediately sent it back because if I struggled that hard inside, I would have set the thing on fire if I attempted to set it up in the hear and humidity out in the woods 😂
@@HerTwoWheels I had the same experience when I bought a cot. I decided it wasn't for me. I also know a few people who can no longer get up off the ground easily and the few inches of cot height made a world of difference for them. For them the trade off is worth it.
Look at Naturehike tents and cot.
@@HerTwoWheels Thanks for info!
Great tips...I have been camping off my GSA for some time and your tips for a new bike camper are spot on. If I could add one suggestion for you to consider. I have a Gazetteer for each state I will be riding in. The Gazetteer is detailed about roads, campsites, interesting spots, etc. I also have road rules..1) No chain coffee shops, 2) No chain restaurants, and 3) No freeways or interstates unless absolutely necessary. Safe travels.
Late 70s and early 80s if you had an emergency you only had a payphone, try not to camp alone! Pac a freind in your pocket.be safe. Smart video Jess
The temperature rating on a sleeping bag is the “survival temperature” meaning that it will keep you alive at the rated temperature. You will not be comfortable. You just won’t die. And the manufacturers ofter fib on the temp rating. For actual sleeping comfort, you need a rating 20 to 30 degrees below the ambient temp.
This is invaluable information. Thank you, thank you, thank you 🙏
You're welcome! Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the tips Jess. I am planning another Route 66 trip with some friends and we plan to camp most of the way. I will make sure the newbies get your tips.
Route 66 is amazing! Have fun!
Make sure they also get some self defence classes too 😵💫😊👍🏍
a good place to start is backpacking lists. you can get some relatively compact quality backpacking gear for not much more than a low quality Walmart product these days.
there are absolutely plenty of things that you can cheap out on. your shelter and your sleep are the two that I would say you really shouldn't. that doesn't mean you need to spend a ton of money on the absolute best of the best and honestly a lot of the most expensive stuff isn't the most durable it's just super lightweight. But a beginner backpacking setup is still going to be lighter and pack smaller than a regular camping setup.
Great video and advise Jess. I did a lot of camping when I was younger and going rock climbing and recently started back into it with Babes Ride Out. Very enjoyable at BRO however in other travels I am usually a motel or hotel gal. One useful easy pack item I would add to the list is thermal underwear in case it gets uncomfortably cold. Ride Safe
Thanks jess
Trying to keep up with videos while away from home 😁. Can't wait for the Forgotten Angeles camp out in March. Let's go.
Thanks again for another great informative video.
This would have helped me 3.5 years ago!! LOL I was so over the top when I camped via my motor.
A couple of comments…. I found a “power-brick” you could say…that puts air in my tires, used a battery jumper, lighting, and usb charging ports.
It’s not the smallest, but I keep it in my saddle bag all the time.
Second, firewood… I had no place to store/carry wood, so I put a shirt down in front of me and carried the wood between me and my gas tank for a few miles.. LOL… I plan much better now!
Pack hypoallergenic shirts, socks and underwear. You can get away with a quick rinse and they don't smell as fast. I take 3 sets to rotate of mostly merino wool. Its even good in the summer.
A wise thing to help with camping setup or for use while camping is to use some usb lights connected to one of those small battery packs. Being in Florida after a hurricane it's easier to use one of those to get other things set up. The one i find the easiest is a clip on light for the laptop to light up the keyboard.
When I go backpacking I will start loading my pack a few days before departure and continually take stuff out until I have the bare minimum. At camp I eat, sleep and leave. That's all. I'm not hanging out in camp any longer than I have to.
Jess your vids are definitely one of the highlights of my week! I'm not quite sure what this says about my week??? 🤯😂🥰👍👏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
That’s awesome to hear! 🙏
Jess how in the heck do you answer my comments so quickly every week??? Are you just sitting at your computer all day waiting to make comments???😂😂😂
@leedanielson7452 I make it a point to respond to as many comments in the first 30 minutes of my videos going live as possible.
Yes I've noticed that! Good for you, as that means a lot to us viewers and commenters... There's UA-camrs out there that never respond a comment... Not cool.....
Findlay Ohio here! Just the video i was looking for!
Good advice
Wow, the Dyna cokd start is awesome, big thanks!!
Good information for all types of camping, not just motorcycle camping.
Appreciate those tips, newbie to motorcycle camping coming this spring… I’ve been an RV camper for several years now. Just picked up a used, 2022 Harley Davidson Pan America special. Going to dust off my old camping gear… In the basement I think most of it will fit in the panyards and as you advise, will start small and go from there. Looking forward to the snow, melt and weather change in the northeast and will launch my first trip to the north east corner of Connecticut in the spring.
Just wanted to say thank you for the videos and hope you are surviving winter.
Great video. Thank you. I'm a motel type. I've been there and done that. Thanks again.
Ps, are you going to finish your helmet .
We generally cold camp. Meaning, we don’t cook in camp. Many camping areas fill up early so we start early and knock off early, set up camp and take the bikes into the nearest town for dinner, pick up a six pack to take back to camp, that’s two beers each while we debrief the days ride and plan tomorrows. Now that we are old, mid sixties, we try to alternate between motels and camping. The old back needs a bed. Ha! Ride safe everone!
Cheers Jess !🙂👍
Get a good hammock, quality motorcycle touring pants.
2 man tent, backpacker's tents work well. Sleeping bag rated for down to 32° F.
Go commando, clean socks, body wipes. A bar of ivory soap ( floats) sandals or flip-flops. Cook ware and a jet boil.
I just went on my first camping trip on my motorcycle. I went for a one night trip to see fall foliage. I picked a location that I’d driven through. I brought my rain suit and my thin air mattress in my backpack. My tent and bag were wrapped up in a net and bungeed over the pilian seat. I brought no food. It was a short 5 hour ride from home. On the way there I was in a light drizzle, and I dried out before I got there. On the way home; however, the rain suit was necessary as I rode through some heavy rain. Other than having to wash the motorcycle it was a really pleasant experience.
I only take a couple shirts cause I like to buy a shirt or 2 from local places,restaurants and such.saves space and I get to cut up some new rags.nice vid!
Same! I make sure to save space for my souvenirs!
Great tips. Love your detailed packing and food ideas. Had raccoon take a bag of bread off picnic table in broad daylight.
Thanks for all the tips
Paint brush Mic ... AWSOME !!!!!
Great vid. I do love my Roc straps. I can over pack. I can over pack just walking to the restroom.
My tip: test everything before you leave home. Setup the tent, light the stove, test the fan, load the bike and go on a short ride with it.
Yes, Daniel - you are 100 % correct. Better to find out you’re missing something at home than in the middle of a campground kilometres from home.
Hi Jess. Yes utuber showed this one 👍...
love it ... always love your camping video Jess....
I was looking through your camp videos to get ideas on what to get for Babes Ride Out. This year will be my first! Thank you so much for the video! ❤️🖤
Have fun! You’re going to love it!
You are doing a great job with this type of video through the winter time. Thanks.
So nice of you. I would 1,000000000000% rather be out riding 😅
Before I retired from the military, I had to turn in my IV body armor. I net bungeed it to the back of my Harley Night Rod Special, and off down I-15 I went.
As soon as I got on the highway, my armor slipped off the pillan and the cummerbund got chewer up and friction burned. The plate carrier was now unserviceable.
The supply guy didn't care as long as the actual plates were fine.
The point, load your gear securely to keep it from getting damaged/lost. A net bungee isn't enough.
Great video. Very helpful.
Glad you found it helpful!
Great info.
Set your gear up and make a meal before you go camping. Being tired after a long day riding and setting up a new tent, or finding you're missing cooking or sleeping gear can put a damper on your trip.
As always interesting and informative.
I try my best to keep the videos as informative as possible!
I saw a UA-cam video by a guy that put is camping propane tank in his soft pannier next to his muffler. Boom. He even captured it on his 360 cam. He was fine but all his cloths got destroyed. Good lesson. I use a dry bag on my passenger seat with my camping fuel.
Gonna try moto camping this year, not sure how well my back will take it, but gonna go anyway!
Have so much fun!
When I started 51 years ago this summer, I used some random Army Surplus gear. Equipment got nicer through the years. My two up riding days are over. My wife can not sit on a bike anymore. Once she stopped riding her own bike, I didn't know how she actually put up sitting on the back. I still go out occasionally. This spring, a two week/ 4,000 mile trip is planned. I still have a few items left from the old days I will take. I won't take all the expensive gear that over 5 decades that I thought I just had to have. My advice is to start Walmart/garage sale and then spend your money as little as possible. Save it for travel. But then, what do I know? I'm slapping new tires on my 53 year old Triumph bobber and taking it(the Electriglide will sit in the garage). I dug out the 1960's Army half tent and the old single burner Coleman (that has survived every interation of gear). My fathers old Army mess kit still does the job he had (I swiped it in 1972) from the Korean War. I will take the newer (expensive) hiking cot. It changed the entire sleeping issue for me, but who knows, I may have this down in another ten years or so! I think these recommendations are useful once you identify a specific need. Get out there and do you.
We are literally going through our camp gear as we watched your video.
Do you make coffee at the campsite and if so what are you using to do that?
A Hot water bottle changed my life. You can have one at your feet and one on your chest to keep your hands and core warm. Plus, they pack flat
Green Chile Mondo Straps are WAY better than ROK straps. Same concept but they'll last a a lot longer.
Lol, I was waiting for the old Yogi Bear Animation, Hey Boo Boo, someone left a Pic-A-Nic basket for us.
I think you are so pretty and I agree about the pay attention to things like the weather and wild animals.
Hi Jess was the longest moto camping have done I travel two weeks camping on my bike
Any recommendations for a quality tent that will fit in a king tour pack?
You’re awesome!
Ur 2 cool for school Jess ! : ) ❤👍😊
That Twin Cam sounds so much better than the M8 ….
It’s definitely a good sounding bike.
What you are saying is good but for someone like me I have to have electric because I have to use a c pap for sleeping
Maybe someone will find this useful.
My action cameras are stored in harbor freight knock-off pelican case. Both cameras and the charger fit with 6 batteries on the top layer. The bottom layer I have a usb battery pack plugged into my charger. This keeps everything protected and I can charge batteries while I ride.
Waterproof duffle is the best choice when travelling. Fits on the passenger seat or rear rack.
Exacent advice. I'm glad you aren't promoting going out and buying the best of the best for newer Motocampers.
Trust me, I LOOOVE shopping for new gear, but to just go out and have fun in nature, we all know you can get away with cheaper stuff lol
Dyna? Or Softtail? And why?
Howdy ❤❤
@HerTwoWheels, motogiant lost his leg because gear came loose. I use rig straps ,and carrying my gear 2000 miles made me look at my gear alot differently...don't need that, or that, or that
its nice to watch a moto camping video without an overly aggressive store telling me to buy very expensive stuff.
I love higher quality gear for sure! But i can only afford ONE new gear item a year 😅
Wait... did I hear you say to pack a towel "IF YOU HAVE ONE"? Like, what kind of hard core biker would you have to be to buy a bike before a towel. LOL... I wanna meet that person
If I found a bear in my tent at night I would be absolutely shocked. I live in the UK 😀
If its gonna be 55 in Columbus. It's probably gonna be 40s in the Wilds. Lol
Moto Giant lost his foot to a sleeping bag coming loose on the highway. Very scary situation
That’s horrible
@ He can’t be stopped. He’s already back on two wheels and getting his bike fit for his needs. Great guy here on YT
How? What actually happened ???
@@stevewilson8752 A strap came loose and his sleeping back got sucked into the rear tire next to a semi on the highway. The whole thing was caught on camera. He has a channel here on youtube called Moto Giant.
Have you ever had a snake in your tent and what do you do to prevent one from getting in?😱
I keep the zipper closed 😂
Used a 3 sec tent at all yet?
Yep! They’re great. Just big
@HerTwoWheels doing alaska/canada trip.in June and we were talking about them last night and I thought they looked bulky
@HerTwoWheels May I ask if you can do a video on this brand, please? I'm looking at getting the Large 3 sec tent & would really love to see how big it is before committing to purchase.
When I go moto camping, I only pack Taco Bell food. I never see animals. It’s almost like they’re avoiding me for some reason.
TBH, if I wanted to go camping, I’d save the hassle and load up the car…..
Sleeping bags temperature ratings ARE NOT rated as a comfort level. The temperature ratings are SURVIVAL ratings. Remember that when purchasing a sleeping bag.
Take your straps seriously! Lost a friend to a strap coming loose and wrapped around his chain on the highway at 75 mph. Was an awful and sad tragedy!
It’s horrific. I’m so sorry.
When I saw your mic on a paintbrush I lost my shit, unfollowed. Monster.
😉👍clean up your crap