I had a smaller tent. Then got the Halo 300. A bit bulkier but being able to sit up and have room to change especially if the weathers a bit meh, and the huge improvements in ventilation when warm made it my go to solo bike tent. My bike doesn’t notice the extra 1kg weight.

Camping is fun.

I bought a Khayam Igloo Pop-up tent, erects in less than 30 seconds, in the late 80's and still use it now! Snugpak Merlin 4 season single Sleeping Bags, that can be zipped together. Self inflating mattress'. A mallet, you try driving the pegs into stoney ground in Spain... No chair. Army n Navy surplus cook set. None of this was particularly cheap but there again, I'm still using it all 35 years later, after Bike Rallies, CRMC Motorbike racing weekends, European trips, Hollan, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Germany and Italy. Magnum Hi-Tec Leather, waterproof boots. BMF Tail End Rally, Peterborough, clearance Rain Suits. Roof Boxer, flip up Helmet. I won't tell you how much I paid for it, it might get a Motorbike Journalist a finger wagging! Nice Video mate!

Wow😮 Super 👍 How long does it take to assemble?

I appreciate this for weeks long road trips, but it is overkill for the average one or two nighter. You need: A sleep kit (pad and blanket or sleep bag) A tent if it might rain (a single person 1x2x1meter budget dome is good enough for one rider) A towel or washcloth to washup dry up A little bit of food and tea or coffee A 1ltr water container (Nalgene) An $8 stove, $5 gas can for coffee and cooking. A cup, a metal pot, pan or boiler cup. My wife bought me a mess kit for $10 and it is boyscout tiny. A fork, spoon and pocket knife Some soap, salt/pepper. A battery lamp like a headlight A lighter. A warm shirt or sweater if it is cold at night. A knit cap is good too. All that can fit in one drybag strapped on your pillion. Whole kit less than $100US, $120CanAus or 80£ € I leave it all in my tiny bivy tent while I'm riding the mountains the 2nd day...then pack up in 5-10 minutes. I enjoyed your video. Nice presentation of nice purchased gear.

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Glad I made this. 10 yrs on and I need to remove my glovebox. Couldn't remember how!

Hi from New Zealand...very informative video-thanks-hope to get back there next spring...

Great job Sir, thank you very much from Montreal! I’ll pick one up for my Tiger 900 Rally

Great video thank you for some great tips, am i right in saying you have sw motech panniers in there web page its says they hold 3kg or 6 1/2 pounds is that ok with all your camping gear. in the process in bying some panniers for my suzuki v strom 1050 going for givi trekker 33ltr as they hold 10kg BUT i like the sw motech ones better can you advise me kind regards steve

helped a load thanks my 6 is a little different but the rest was great .. Above the ashtray I had to remove a plastic bit as behind there was another screw for glove box, center control is a little different

Woah I like that pannier table !! 👍🏼

Great video. Here are some things to consider: First one is earplugs. Wax silicone ones are best for a good nights sleep. Personally I prefer a Trangia cookset which packs into itself and the fuel is available everywhere and is especially cheap in France. Lastly you should be able to fix your pick with your tools. So try some simple repairs using the tools you carry and whatever won't work leave behind. Add in some cable ties and some paracord!

Just a note about the gas valve adapter. I tried one and it turned my stove into a flame thrower....

You got every thing you will ever need shelter ,tools first aid kit what you need to prepare food .have fun do a video tell us what you think

BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!

Well, you certainly gave up on this little venture quick.

This year I'm trying out a small Geigerig 1200 backpack with a 3L reservoir, it's easy to access during the day and its useful in camp but the bag opens on the end, can be turned inside out and washed in the dishwasher. Drying is a snap. I also carry my first aid kit, phone, knife, snacks and any lightweight items in the pack needing frequent access, its essentially a tank bag with water I guess.

tent , slaapzak , luchtmatras helinox stoeltij, er zijn er veel beter en vooral goedkoper te vinden

Howre you finding it?

Stuart. you should make some more videos mate !

i store my water bladders in the freezer laid flat with no lid on. Takes no space at all !

This is one of the advices how to spend $2000 on gear and live like tramp

Thank you, very informative.

This is what I wanna do ! Just gotta do the licenses now 😱

as far as a tent goes, it depends how long your staying in one place, when i went to the manx in 2013/14 i was there for 2 weeks and i used my favorite vango 350 xl a bit heaver than yours but plenty of room for everything including table and chair so i could eat inside.

Ridiculous! taking 4 pots for cooking!? You should have bought a Winnebago. Where's the rice cooker?

.....and that chipboard floor is a complete waste of time and money. It'll bend like a banana as soon as you roll even a 125 over it.

Looking at this video and all the product photos available, I really can't see how these sheds are any more secure than a decent heavy duty wood shed. It looks so flimsy when it's being assembled, I reckon I could put a hammer right through the sheet metal easily. Ok, the doors have a better locking system, but that's about it.

Great video, i'm going to add one of those folding chairs to my setup I think. With the water bladder I found leaving it in direct sunlight with the lid off [or in a greenhouse/shed is even better] and just letting the water drops evaporate out works really well. Or stick a hoover in there and try & suck all the moisture out, anyway great video very detailed

Great video, love that wooden panel table trick😎👍😊 I've toured France three times now starting from England doing everything from wet Somme area, to Alps to sweltering South. Few things I learnt being an old git. Anything light costs a fortune as it's made with back packets in mind.....you don't need it, you have a motorcycle to do the lugging for you. Your tent can be too small but, never too large.....the size and weight of a one tent compared to a 3 man really isn't an issue on a bike, afterall, its not on your back, both take the same time to pitch. When that extra space comes in handy is when the weather turns awful and you've got to get everything under cover and have wet riding gear to store in an effort to dry.... 'ish. Under canvas when it's pissing down ain't no fun in a micro tent touching ya nose and pointless too🤔😆 Aso soooooo much easier to do packing (other than the tent!) when more space available, likewise getting riding gear on in the mornings. Everything is much easier in a bigger tent. Most 3 man are snug even for 2 men...simply couldn't be without that space. Mine is a cheap but amazingly practical Gelert Rocky 3, nothing fancy never leaked, never blown flat in gales, never failed me...4kg yes but I'd rather keep the money I've saved for a few decent nights out. Petrol cookers are the dogs danglies, forget gas, gaz with NO common size or any other fuel. Petrols work just as well at freezing conditions, super hot flames very useful for first brew, fuel lasts for ages, you can check how much is left easily and, if you need more....well you're already carrying it, just need a small siphon tube, job's a good ern😎. Coleman Sportster stove is a must, spares everywhere if needed. I used to take a whole pot set but, only ever used the kettle and the frying pan which can be used for well, frying but, it can be used for everything else too and why bother with plates. So, after dragging around nesting this, folding that, set of pots n pans for a dinner party I've settled on two army mess pans....good enough for them, good enough for my needs. I maybe odd but I can't remember ever cooking up some Cordon Bleu affair, can of Cassoulet does me finecwith a french stick. Mobile charger pack, size of a two packs of fags. Two onboard USB/12v chargers....they seem to fail when needed most. Air beds take less room than a good self inflating mat....can't see why these awful things have caught on....if not on ya bike ya on your seat, if you not on ya seat ya on ya back, good nights sleep is everything and makes one a safer rider the next day. Super glue and bicarbonate of soda for repair broken anything....takes no room. Zippies n duct tape with roll flattened down (stamp on it!) are up there with the glue. Spare clutch n brake levers. Spare clutch cable ALREADY ROUTED in /on the bike. Small chain lube....long daily rides really dry the chain out, that chain gets hot. Tyre turds and track pump, forget CO2 cannisters, don't work on high pressure road tyres unless you have 30 onboard. But, remember you can't plan for everything so so don't bother. Stay safe.

Great vid'. Really enjoyed. This was good prep' info' for me as I am about to collect my new BMW bike and hope to set-off through Europe for a few weeks bike camping. Thanks...

Thankyou. Would have been nice to see it removed too after attaching to ring

A nice vid, good to get other options of what gear to take.

Thanks for this video now I just took the decision and bought me one of this models perfect I think for mi camera

never been bike touring buti am going next week buut jesus i wont be taking 50 % of this .good review though must get a chair as you recomend

Love the bow at the end!

Great review on the kit there, really helpful, thanks loads.

Very nicely done, I am about to start ordering my camping gear and this video has helped a lot. Thanks for sharing :)

Great video Stuart, informative and helpful, well done

Great 👍🏻 vid, good idea using a plywood table

Very good video. In your toolkit, add some JB weld. (Liquid metal) sets like rock for any leaks or broken bits. I didn't get on with the inflatable pillow, went with squash down foam one for second trip.

So weird seeing it like that normally when I go its packed. Did you see a single person on the waiting lounge or a car on the motorway before the turning to the Eurotunnel

Thanks

Great video, Do you think you would be able to take all this equipment on a large 125cc scooter? Or would you need a more powerfull motorbike

wtf?? sorry may as well take the kitchen with you, that is way to much, chair? desk? tent? sorry maybe because im ex-Army but i never carried a desk and chair or a bloody tent nevermind the rest of it, HAHAHA hope you have upgraded since?

I keep my camelback in the freezer. Good vid. 👍

Great tips!!! I suggest a pump Air by foot, tolls for adjusting the chain and sproket, repair for tires...

Hi Stuart Remove the wooden dowels from the water carrier at home.... then store the water bag in the freezer between trips. Germ - free !

The Halo 200 doesn't weigh tat much less or pack down much smaller, so you might have made the right choice. Stuck inside a small tent on a rainy day is no fun.