10+ Motorcycle Camping Hacks, Tips and Tricks

[@jameswitt605]

Some tips from me: 1. Most bikes come with several ignition keys and one is usually minimal in appearance. Take this key and some black electrical tape and attach it to one of the wiring looms on the bike hiding it completely. If you happen to lose your key you have a spare on the bike. 2. Most of us have multiple credit cards. Remove one of them from your wallet and pack it with some other gear. If you lose your wallet you have a backup. 3. Hide some cash, often cash can be king. My BMW has a tool kit in a compartment under the seat. Part of this kit are the owners manual and service record. I put a couple hundred bucks inside the service log, wrapped both books in a freezer bag to keep out moisture and and re-installed it in it's compartment. 4. Carry a sewing kit with some strong needles and tough thread. You can use teeth floss or mono fishing line also. You can repair strapping and Velcro attachments as well as other things. 5. Always carry some cable ties and duct tape. You will be amazed how often you need one or the other of them. Ride on guys wish I was still in shape to be out there with you.

[@lightingrodtodd]

I dont Fakebook for a year and a half now and I am a lot happier person for it.

[@GooseDave]

Some great tips here. On hack 9 it's always worth mentioning that when parking your bike next to your tent, you should always have the side stand pointing away from the tent, even when tying an awning to the bike.

[@brucekratky7993]

I camped by motor cycle extensively “back in the day” which means 1971-82. My bike, a Honda CB450K4, was much smaller and lighter than your amazing BMW ride. I am quite sure it was less stable. However, I did want to share that I always parked it far enough away from my tent that if it were ever to fall over, for whatever unexpected reason, it could never fall on my tend and by extension me. I absolutely love what you are doing, enjoy your channel so much. I just thought this ancient practice of mine might still have some merit. I await your updates every time I have opportunity to relax and have a cup of coffee from my easy chair. I am, at 66, pretty envious or you (in a good way) and always wish you best and safe travels.

[@FTAAdventures]

Bruce thank you so much for the comment! That is excellent advice indeed. So happy to hear you are enjoying my channel, ride safe my friend!

[@LostInADV]

I moto camp as well and i suggest parking your bike with the kickstand side (left) of the bike facing your tent. Peace of mind that it will take WAY more to fall over on me.

[@SmallSpoonBrigade]

That's not a bad idea, but as long as you lean the bike away from the tent, the likelihood of it falling is more or less zero. It would have to be deliberately pushed in most cases as the center of balance is on the kickstand side.

[@jimgordon3468]

@@FTAAdventures don't you ride a triumph?

[@williamashton9800]

Love the kick stand hack! Been doing that since my very first motocamping trip. Bike started to sink in the soft grass so quickly drank a beer to make a metal plate.

[@advmatt]

My tip. I carry a dozen or so carribeaners with me. I use them for hanging laundry off of bike, hanging helmet from bike, putting up rain cover in bad weather, hanging hydration pack, solar shower, the uses have made me increase the number I carry.

[@Gantzz321]

thumbs up, not because it was new information, but because they were not trash hacks. Like you started the video saying GIMICKY things belong on 5-Min Crafts, not other channels.

[@Barathos]

Another thing I use when camping, dryer lint. Fill a quart size ziplock bag with lint, soak it down with lighter fluid, squeeze the air out of the bag as you zip it up. You just need a pinch to start a fire under your kindling. Also, if your worried about burning your fingers, put a small ball on the end of a stick and use it as a match or que tip. You can also start the lint ball with Flint and steel. I personally have been using this since the 70's when I was a Cub Scout.

[@R2robot]

Good tips! It's a shame about the contest being on Facebook. I haven't logged in there in a few years and don't intend on going back. :D

[@garrettsmith8286]

FB is slowly dying off like Harley Davidson lol I don't use either.

[@greenidguy9292]

Facebook blows...

[@normferguson5209]

Havent been on in about 10 yrs.dont really regret it.

[@Santor-]

Facebook is totally outdated. Its only the followers left there.

[@only1racehuman478]

F... Mark smuckerberg, communist supporter of the anti christ system reset

[@mrdddeeezzzweldor5039]

Re. zipper lube - better and more effective than paraffin wax, is lip balm (Chap Stick). Much easier and convenient to apply and much more of a lubricant. Use on riding equipment zippers, snaps and buckles too!

[@Quebechalifax]

Good video Tim !! Too bad I’m not on Facebook but I will look into that little First aid kit looks nice and compact

[@cubgsan]

Good day to you! I am HONDA Cross Cub rider from Japan. Enjoying camping and touring. This is so nice video! Awesome!! Thank you so much for sharing! Have a nice day my friend!!

[@clutch2315]

Little tips I learned in the military: lip chap works very well for zippers. We'd keep a spare specifically for zippers on jackets, tents, everything as well as lubing the pump on our coleman stoves/lanterns in the arctic.

[@Porsche996driver]

Useful tips! Love the safety pin fish hook! How about a fish hook into a safety pin?

[@coopula3387]

I have 0 intention of doing what you do im a widower now motorcycle trips are over for but a lot of your tips i learned the hard way. Good to save people from being an idiot like I have been a few too many times.

[@DirtRiderLife]

Really great practical hacks, love it ! Cotton balls impregnated with Vaseline make great fire starters, pop a few in a zip lock and they will keep for ever

[@bjelliott2887]

Great video! Here's another tip. Put your fuel canister in the bottom of your sleeping bag when it's really cold at night. The canisters will not have enough pressure when they are cold. So your body temperature keeps them warm enough to function properly in your Jetboil or stove burner.

[@krisnickfffs]

The tent anchor hack was my favorite

[@davidwilkening2904]

For closing bags I use Binder Clips you can find at your favorite office supply store.

[@IanTed]

David Wilkening You can use food bag clips, much better...

[@davidwilkening2904]

@@IanTed I don't doubt that, but as an office worker type, I have a lot of these binder clips laying around so I put them to good use.

[@Toyorulesitall]

Thoroughly enjoy the tips and hacks. Stay safe Tim!

[@timothyhaskell8262]

I learned a couple of things. Thanks

[@pjdaprinz]

I also don't use Facebook. Have a safe trip!

[@carlpop2324]

GREAT practical tips, Tim! In particular, I like that these do not require super expensive camping or hiking gear. Stay safe, sir!

[@PurpleTube]

These are awesome tips. That’s neat to camp with a motorcycle. Have a great day.

[@TravisSteeves]

I always find myself coming and looking for your hack tips and tricks videos. You always have brilliant ideas!!

[@user-ne2tb1vs9m]

Hey Tim, great as always. I think about you editing the vids at a campsite, kudos to you. Funny to see you squashing the Alum can for the sidestand. Almost an ancient tip. :-) Decades ago it was a sign that you had arrived , usually at a rally. A couple things from me, I have used Laundry Dryer lint and used Dryer sheets as tinder for fires. Free at any Laundromat in the world! Spark it off with magnesium and steel. Aerostitch has great Bungee nets: three sizes, detached hooks, Heavy weight elastic cording and the "weave" of the net is tighter. For cleaning the helmet/visor I use a spray bottle of Hydrogen Peroxide and a micro cloth, Peroxide dissolves protein, spray wait, wipe. Also done the wet paper towel at the gas station, soak paper lay on visor and wait, gently wipe off. Be careful paper is rough and insect's exoskeletons will scratch. Stay safe, have fun.

[@thebigempty_5792]

been off FB for over 10 years....life is good! / I love your content!

[@tombeckett4340]

Great idea of a cargo net over everything along with Roc straps first makes sense. Cheers ride safe.🇨🇦

[@coconuciferanuts339]

Kool Tim.M/c + camping takes alot of organising.

[@stevek4449]

Dryer lint packed in a ziplock bag. AWESOME fire tinder, one spark is pretty much all ya need, very affordable, and free if neighbors or friends give ya there’s if you are low. Another hack is tree sap in a sardine can. Heat over flame to melt. Chuck in dry tiny twigs to soak it up and dry to normal. Then reuse at your next fire for a quick start that can last a bit of time to put more stuff in the fire.

[@MyADV360]

Great list of tips Tim, glad I'm going back and watching previous videos, picking up ideas I had forgotten 👍

[@jrbass62]

Tim, Johnny from Florida. Love you're vids!! New to bike camping very helpful!! Camping this year from Portland to Vancouver Island on our classic 77 and 78 Suzuki GS 750B models. So excited!!!

[@donaldakelly9732]

As usual, I got a lot out of this - thank you.

[@kennethmcdowell8503]

Do you use the sheep skin during the summer and winter?

[@FTAAdventures]

Yes, both

[@terryglisson52]

Stay safe and enjoy the life you are lucky enough to have made for yourself. I enjoy watching your videos even though I have never been and most likely never will go camping on a motorcycle or any other way. I do ride a motorcycle so some of the stuff you share can be useful even on day rides.

[@FTAAdventures]

Terry thank you very much! Glad you are getting something out of my channel other than just the camping stuff. Ride safe!

[@trey631]

Oh well. I don’t have Facebook. Great video though!

[@ridefitnation]

Excellent

[@FTAAdventures]

Thanks

[@motorbikeway]

Genuine tips from a genuine camper, I'm guilty of promoting some of the lame tips 🙄. I've been following your adventures through Big Bend and Utah and I'm thoroughly enjoying the scenery. I don't comment very often but keep up the good work 👍🙂

[@FTAAdventures]

Thanks Frazer, always good to see your name on here. Ride safe my friend!

[@davidwhite5529]

All are very good tips. Thank you.

[@howardburcham7110]

Another great video Tim!

[@GwenMotoGirl]

Headlamp! Hadn’t thought about that. All good tips.

[@kayleighalex]

super helpful

[@FTAAdventures]

Glad to hear!

[@Accurize2]

Does the kit have a tourniquet? That’s number one for me. Gotta have the ability to stop massive blood loss.

[@dan-k3744]

Great tips .... ty

[@RumorHazi]

What are those boots? Low toe cap and shifter pad looks perfect. I’ve seriously worn out a pair of Gaerne and Aerostich Combat Touring boots. I’d like to know what those are you are wearing. Thanks in advance and hope you are well!

[@timjohnson1199]

For fire starter I carry a little stainless bottle of diesel. Just a little bit works great.

[@99desi9n]

Nice lid. What is it?

[@eatcommies1375]

Good tips, big thing I noticed,get a 3 season tent so it has mesh that you can close off, it will keep the cold breeze out at night and keeping sand out during windy weather.

[@nachoEspinozanilsson]

Thanks!!!

[@firesail6707]

Those were clever and useful tips. Thanks! ( a little late on this one :))

[@isidrocovian781]

Great trips brother! If you ever come visit Sequoia National Park hit me up man.

[@garryprysko4092]

Yr vids are great some good solid advice keep up the great work

[@FTAAdventures]

Thanks Garry! I appreciate that.

[@Invisible_Socks]

Great tips

[@kd35vlog]

Nice bro👌👍

[@Phoeff99]

Love this practical stuff man. Keep it up! Anything that increases accessibility, decreases thresholds, and assuages concerns of folks who want to go camping but haven’t, are great ideas. This wide world needs to be enjoyed, revered, experienced and loved. Get out there!!

[@FTAAdventures]

Well said my friend! Happy adventuring!

[@SimonfromAus]

Instead of wet ones, I carry a small spray bottle of glasses/spectacles cleaner and cloth. It evaporates really quickly and leaves a perfectly clear visor

[@trippin2upmotorcyclecampin529]

I really enjoyed your video, lots of good ideas! We camp 2up and are always looking for more good tips. Well done!

[@sunnymas2656]

Small keyrings are better, to fix zippers with a lost handle. At broken bags etc. = trash, I collect the running handle parts of the zippers. With these parts I can also fix zippers. (There are also toolkits available, to fix zippers.) Thanks for your sponsors, to support you. And it is ok, that you support them, with your presentations. Because thats the deal. I trust in you, that you support only good products. It`s ok, if "U.S. only" - Because to send parcels outside of the US - maybe costs too much money. Sending a parcel from US here to Germany is a lot cheaper, as the same parcel from Germany to the US. With the same company sending. (In our case, it was with UPS.)

[@Accurize2]

Deet and bug spray stick with me as I explore the area. So unless you plan on carrying around a little candle in broad daylight hoping a slight puff of wind doesn’t blow it out, spray is the way to go. I’d rather deal with Deet than ticks, mosquitos and possible lime disease. EDIT: I guess I could always just sit at camp stationary the whole time, but who wants to do that?!

[@pmfilmsUK]

Brilliant

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

Nice video man!

[@CaroUnterwegs]

Great video, thanks for that. I will take some hacks with me on my motorcycletrip to mongolia. Best regards from germany

[@stickboyST]

With regards to tip 8, you can also carry Pledge wipes to clean face shields, windshields, etc. Wipe your shield with a pledge wipe after getting all the bugs off and it comes out crystal clear

[@eddcurry1245]

Watched, and liked this video a year ago. Still good hacks and tips even today.

[@Loiczzr]

Ill be going camping in Ut next week (arround Beaver) ill pack a hammock as its smaller than my tent. Weather should be nice there.

[@txBoot]

Same here, I deleted FB account. I understand that it's probably the most convenient place to do this.

[@DSPs_Swollen_Snort-Sacks]

Sorry to break the bad news to you Steve, but there is no "deleting" your FB, only deactivating. If you log onto the account 20 years from now it will pick up exactly where you left off.

[@Vivabermano]

amazing thanks

[@theymusthatetesla3186]

LOVELY to see so many anti-Facebook folk on here! :)

[@FTAAdventures]

LOL I am not super active on there either.

[@1upadventures]

I removed my FB account a good while ago! :)

[@devenx1951]

@@1upadventures Going on three years... I flat out refuse. If it involves Facistbook, it doesn't involve me. Don't remotely miss it. F*ck Z*ck.

[@jeffpiper7430]

easy fire starter , soak some rag etc in petrol from your tank , wood on top then light , the petrol burns like a candle with the rag acting as a wick so long as you dont have a puddle of fuel .. been doing it for yrs with no probs as mates who iv shown have as well .. really good in wet weather and/or wet wood

[@keithulhul7540]

A good tip for warmth is to find a decent sized rock, and put it in your camp fire. Once it's nice and hot, set it under your tent in a hole you have dug. Warmth for hours.

[@m.j.l.abulle9107]

But be careful and aware that it might explode when heated ( certainly a good idea though ! )

[@donneal1352]

Thank you for your time. TN

[@kevinsterner9490]

Thanks Tim. That was very useful. I will definitely be using some of these tips in the future

[@andrewhirst8403]

Some pretty useful ideas, 👍 Cheers bud. 🍻

[@FTAAdventures]

Thanks! Cheers

[@RoadRage810]

For tent lighting I found a great feature of my tent. I went with a Nemo Galaxy 2p because it is a great tent and packs small enough to carry on my sportbike. One of the features I found is there are pockets in he top designed for head lamps and they are made to diffuse light around the inside of the tent so the entire inside is illuminated without the spotlight effect. An adjustable beam headlamp like my Coast makes it even better because it can be set on wide beam to lessen the spotlight effects even more.

[@caseintheface]

Not everyone has, or wants Facebook. Great content in your videos though!

[@dsruddell]

fuck facebook. i only have one to use the marketplace. i cannot get rid of the suggested friends and it always shows people i dont know

[@robertrockwell7581]

@@dsruddell i got rid of these facebook idiots because of their left wing commy political views.

[@lightingrodtodd]

I agree I'm off Facebook for a few year and a half and happier all around.

[@Bobrob51]

Dryer lint makes a great fire starter too.

[@user-qm9oo2fd2o]

Mixed with a little petroleum jelly, the lint burns pretty hot and lasts longer.

[@chema1546]

Ok 👍 super

[@BlackThor15]

Great Tips Tim, thanks and safe travel!!

[@winginitwithjohn8451]

My homemade chop sticks are right handed only. I don't think I could use left handed chop sticks. ( : Add to your first aid kit - Eye Drops.

[@mayali1367]

Gran vídeo Tim

[@FTAAdventures]

Thank you!

[@keesverhagen9931]

Hi, i always do the same trick with the headlight. What i also do i using the elestick cord as a smartphone holder simply by sticking the closing part of my case trhough it. This way my smartphone is hanging with a perfect tilt and easy to watch.

[@assassinred426]

I know you said petroleum jelly with cotton but another one which might be a little bit more accessible while camping is take petroleum jelly and the ash from like a fire or if you smoke mix it in with petroleum jelly you can put it in a bottle, container and scoop out what you need and it works the only drawback is it's a little bit harder to light cotton is easier but the Ash and petroleum jelly has a longer burn I think the biggest drawback is it a little bit Messier to make

[@kvnb7879]

Thanks for this ideas👍 Hope i can start motovloging/camping soon🛵🌄🏕

[@eddcurry1245]

Great tips. Well done. Wheels down, chin up. Enjoy your adventures.

[@timfenrich5328]

Great video!

[@chantalaytwisties4112]

I’ve never had a pocket zipper open up on me. Is that just ‘a thing’ with cheap gear or is it an off-road riding repercussion?

[@commonsensecamper]

Good stuff just subbed

[@FTAAdventures]

Thanks, glad to have you here!

[@clebermachado]

Question: would you recommend using rain-x on the visor?

[@LycanthropiesSpell]

No, doesn't work.

[@advridertim]

Hey Tim how's it going?.... Was in the desert a few weeks ago (TAT) we had a bad time with zippers, ended up using bar soap on them , it worked but I think the wax would last better. Also I have the same tent and my rain fly shrunk so much that I could not hook the cross bar or even hook all 4 corners at the same time , on a windy night it tore out one of my windows.

[@FTAAdventures]

Sorry to hear about the tent issue! Hope the rest of the trip was good!

[@harleymahler2556]

Great stuff. The little details you point out make camping just that much more enjoyable. You sure look like the initial anxiety you described when you “launched” this adventure, has turned into pure enjoyment!! Just got back from 4 days/ 2100 mile ride to Colorado and back to northern Minnesota. Using your expertise as a guide. Leaving again next week. Gonna ride til I use every one of your tips. :-) Ride on, brother! Peace.

[@FTAAdventures]

Thank you! Yes, it sure has changed to excitement and joy. Life on the road suits me. That sounds like a good plan you have too! Safe travels and have fun!

[@masterspin7796]

Good video Mr. Forty Times Around...wax zipper lube will help me I been wondering what to use...

[@PhilVerryChannel]

Use steel wool to start fires too.

[@melissajones245]

very handy, thank you

[@RoadDogSteve]

Good ideas... Nice camping area...

[@nateletkeman3558]

hey tim, out of curiosity what does the snake eyes tattoo represent? Great vids 👍

[@2wheelAdv]

Nicely done ✅

[@MSCSphoto]

Don't carry a pillow.. wrap your tomorrow clothes in a tshirt and use it as the pillow. So they are warm in the morning.

[@Carlos-bp1vp]

Here is one that may be useful: carry an atomizer spray with soapy water. It works to help changa a tire or check for leaks, wash hands and dishes, clean helmet from bugs.

[@ShunzeyBunzer]

Great tips!

[@LonerBoi88883]

camping noob here... no need to bring bug spray if I bring a cintronella candle?

[@FTAAdventures]

Bug spray still helps, probably more effective than the candle.