5 Most Pointless Items on a Long Motorcycle Trip!

I have several videos for what to take with you on a trip, but in this one, I am going to tell you what you shouldn't carry with you or about the most pointless items on a long motorcycle trip.
Everything that I am about to say is my personal opinion that I built by traveling thousands of km in many places around the world. Even so, it doesn't mean that I am always right, or anybody else opinion is wrong.
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[@DeputatKaktus]

A word on maintenance prior to going on a trip: Just as gamers would tell you to „never play on Patch Day“, I suggest to not do any major repairs immediately before going on your trip, if at all possible. Whether it’s a new chain set, timing or valve adjustments, a new cooler, new clutch etc…make sure you „break in“ everything, let things settle and get a feel for it. Give it a week or so and test your bike to get a baseline. That way you know when something seems off. So never pick up your bike from the shop and then go on a 1000 mile trip as soon as you leave the parking lot.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Of course! I will never take off before I test everything.

[@erniemathews5085]

Absolutely!

[@G58]

I once (1996/7?) set off on a trip around Wales on a brand new Claude Butler hybrid bike with new aluminium racks and panniers on the front and rear, using stainless steel brackets I’d fabricated myself the night before. Ten minutes off the train at Llandudno Junction and I had to adjust the bearings on both the front and back wheels, gear selector, and brakes. Challenging work on a grassy roadside on a hot summer day, and many miles to cover. But I’m in my element in such situations. Military improvisation comes in handy. It was nightfall when we reached the guesthouse, but I never had to adjust anything on the bike for months. Very satisfying experience, and a great test of a new relationship, but not for everyone I guess.

[@kvndodson91]

Same with gear! I've bought some fancy new leather gloves and took them on a trip. My hands hurts for over half the trip because they weren't broken in yet.

[@baldandbiking]

I cannot agree with your second point about not bringing a little cooker. I usually motel trip now but I absolutely LOVE stopping at some roadside park to make tea or coffee and boil some noodles or heat up some canned stew for lunch right there at the picnic table. It is the pure joy of doing this that I love. It's a major part of the trip for me and saves me the trouble of trying to find a place to buy food or coffee and be at the mercy of the service and food quality they provide. Without the cooker I only have cold drinks until I get to the next hotel or find a restaurant (which costs a lot more money and time) and that's just not how I like to do it. But, to each their own!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Use whatever is good for you.

[@richardwheeler3768]

@@motorcycleadventures, Bald makes a good point, but I must agree with you, especially as you made the argument about buying coffee at the gas (petrol) station. Space is at a premium on a motorcycle, and we must make tough choices as to what we pack and carry.

[@whitedrguy6503]

I never leave home without my Trangia, it comes in so handy as I camp as much as possible, in Australia at free campsites out in the bush and even in Europe and the UK I camped at sites that were miles from anywhere with few ammenities, so having cooking equipment was a god send. I normally wake early so sitting having a coffee in the morning waiting for the tent to dry out enjoying the environment and the scenery is a nice start to the day , even a hot chocolate in the evening is nice or boiling up some pasta and adding a can of tuna is a quick simple meal and cheap. Space and weight can be an issue but i only carry what I need and I have space in my panniers to carry extra things when needed, I have one pannier bag with my tent and sleeping things in, the other pannier has my cooking gear, chair, food and other bits and pieces and a 30 litre bag on the back with clothes and other things on the back of the bike so when I use a hotel I just take my bag and leave the pannier bags on the bike. A bag of pasta and a few cans of tuna last a long time because I don’t have it for every meal but they are there if I need them, I even carry some rice and a can of ham at times, there are different combinations of things that last a while and are cheap to carry, there is always the chance of being stranded somewhere or not being close to shops, so going hungry and thirsty is not fun. Like you say Pavlin think about what you carry but be prepared, I know with the addition of my Trangia I won’t be caught out somewhere and be hungry. Just my opinion. 👍👍👍👍

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@krulidn]

I think he's not aware of some of the challenges in Australia. Where we have a choice of sticking to main roads only or going out in national parks and state parks for the night or two nights and there being a few hundred km between your camping destination and the next place you can get food. Plus his "exception" which is the "wild trip, away from civilisation" basically describes travelling in central Australia or W.A.

[@whitedrguy6503]

@@krulidn Pavlin has been to Australia so has a fair idea of the challenges, but yes it all depends on where you go.

[@PeterR0035]

​@@krulidnI think he's not aware of many things. I find most of his info mostly disingenuous. He started his channel with "buy this, you need that,... " Now he states we don't need all the extra options on the bike. Like many other channels, he's just promoting to get free stuff and grift money via KZbin. Everybody has a right to their own opinion, but I surely would not follow any advice from him.

[@usedmotorbikereviews3121]

When i go camping if its at a campsite in uk. I dont take a camping stove with me but when i get to my destination. I just buy one of them £10 cooking stoves from local camping shop so dont have to carry it down and after just give it away or throw it away just saves me carrying with me. Do find the stove handy if its hammering down with rain outside and just are not feeling it to go out to get a drink or something to eat. But thats just how i do it as you say each to there own its what works for that person

[@janniksims5740]

I go alone on my trips and i bring my cooker because i can eat something warm at the end of the day and most importantly so i can make hot coco when i feel lonely in the evening. And i sleep at least 90% of nights in my tent and cook my own food to save money (i go shopping about every other day to be able to cock fresh) because its an expensive hobby and im a student still. On everything alse i agree on you. I would rather carry a few extra tools than a few to little. Everything else is scaled down to a minimum. I even sold my super tenere and bought a xr650r to be lighter and go more offroad.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@903lew]

I like camping. For me, cooking a tin of ravioli before going to sleep is part of the charm. Gas is cheap and both the burner and pot were paid for by the army many years ago. I even bring a bialetti and some coffee because for me that’s part of the charm. Don’t ride as far as Pavlin, of course.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Do whatever is good for you. Thanks for sharing!

[@MsCharly20]

Exactly, even same background😅, i do it the same way and love it.

[@Theywantofof]

I need to have my coffe in the morning so I can shit

[@georgekibblin9924]

Giving up coffee is like giving up motorcycles!!!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Not for me!

[@ImmortalShiro]

I can give up the the afternoon coffee but not the morning. My body needs for caffeine.😅 But i don't need bringing coffee makers and grounds. There's coffee shops here in my country and our long rides rarely reach a thousand miles, not even a thousand kilometers.

[@sammartin8692]

need coffee to evacuate ... ;)

[@GreenString]

I did a solo trip and I agree, taking a stove was a total waste of time. I was far more efficient at covering distance. However when I travel with a group it seems to be more of a social thing to sit round a campfire and make food. I’m not sure what I prefer😂. Great video mate.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@deteiser]

Depends entirely on the trip and the personal preferences while traveling. I do not regret taking the stove with me, being able to cook while wild camping is really really nice.

[@bailey9r]

Dead weight for sure cause I found they have coffee and other stuff at all Longhorn Steakhouses so I didn't need to make any ;

[@_Corsa]

Excellent video. This past summer I did a 15 day tour through Eastern US with only a 12 liter Touratech extreme tail bag. Hotels, hot showers and restaurants every night. I don’t try to save money on tour because the tour is my vacation I plan and save for.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@stewy62]

I’ve enjoyed some camping breakfasts with fried bacon but my favourite breakfast memory was a “full Scottish fried breakfast” cooked by a couple of old ladies who looked like my Grandmother in a cafe in Lairg, Scotland. I wouldn’t take cooking utensils on a tour, it just takes up too much space and it’s good to enjoy local hospitality !

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@NWOntarioAdventure-ee1yd]

Hi Pavlin. Just want to start by saying I enjoy and appreciate all of your videos. I love your "down-to-earth" reasoning on pretty much everything. In this video I have to comment on your thoughts on bringing/cooking food on a trip. I agree that the cost/convenience is often "break even" especially if your day brings you through many populated areas. Hotels and restaurant food in North America is blindingly expensive and often questionable nutrition value. I agree that prepackaged food is crazy expensive and not worth bringing for the most part. My experience may be different, but I really value eating good quality food in the places I go...often away from amenities. The downside, like you say is carrying the bulk and weight of a stove (I use a Series 27 Trangia), stopping at grocery stores and carrying a fair amount of food. Agreed...often depends on situation. I had to laugh about the winch and chain/sprockets too :) A short length of Dyneema suits towing needs rather well, weighs nothing, takes up almost zero space.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time, man!

[@suzyamerica4679]

North America is a whole nother kind of place .. lodging and restaurants in US/Canada never get as cheap as what can be found in remote places in Asia. Supermarket food, gas station coffee, a tiny lightweight stove (Sterno Inferno, the jetboil riff version) sometimes, and cheap/free stealth camping are how I get around on a low budget. Every gas station has hot coffee in the morning, and there's hardly anyplace where you're more than 50 miles from some kind of gas station.

[@williamferri3982]

What is Dyneema?

[@NWOntarioAdventure-ee1yd]

It's most commonly used for sailing and is the strongest tension fabric that exists. Also known as AmSteel....For example, 1/8" diameter has an average breaking strength of 2500lbs and weights 0.5lbs/100ft@@williamferri3982

[@ksneia]

I completely agree with you, as I love light traveling. refuel, restock, recovery at checkpoint.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Good!

[@clarson2916]

I mostly agree with you about bringing cooking equipment. When traveling every day I generally find no need to prepare my own food, but there are exceptions. I enjoy camping and camp cooking, and I often plan to spend several days in each of several remote locations. This is frequently one of the highlights of my trip. Another is in the case of traveling in extremely remote areas. I rode from the USA through Canada to Alaska this last summer. There was often only one place to get food each day. Several days I stayed in camp and didn’t travel at all. Northern Canada and Alaska is bear country, so camp food was canned food that I picked up during the day. I kept it minimal, so cooking equipment was minimal. I carried a large titanium cup, a spoon, and a very small stove and gas bottle. I lost 6 kilograms in 4 weeks, but it was a fantastic experience and the weight loss was a good thing. :)

[@motorcycleadventures]

Do whatever works for you and your trips!

[@ajiezul5116]

Yes i agree thank you for sharing.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for listening!

[@richardahola692]

Another very useful video. I used to carry my computer then found I rarely used it. Coffee I'm not willing to give up. In the US every gas station and restaurant has coffee. In Argentina (home) every gas station has hot water (for mate) so I buy instant coffee. Often I bring a thermos. Stove and pots I gave up long ago. Spare chain I never thought of but I did buy a little bottle of oil for my chain one time. A winch? That one caught me by surprise. I'm not riding a jeep.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@BlackThor15]

Great advices Pavlin and the motorcycle tail on the wall looks awesome too! 👍👍

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks, man!

[@davegoldspink5354]

Great video mate thanks for sharing. Totally agree with you personally in my experience when I was touring I never carried cooking equipment or even food with there being roadhouses all around here in Australia. My rule of thumb was always to carry only things that have more than one use outside of my clothes and a basic tool kit as well as emergency parts like a chain link or 2.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@SonicMegaUltra1234]

Very true! And the way you make your points are funny! Very informative and interesting!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks, man!

[@Cardus501]

Thanks for the video. I enjoy many different aspects of Motorcycle Travel. I use a checklist of items when I'm packing and each trip. I modify my list and add items that I want and remove things that are not worth packing. For me cooking around camp is one of my favourite activities so a stove and mess gear are essential to me. In Canada there have been increasing fire bans so cooking over a camp fire is not always an option. I pick up food along the way and when I set up camp I relax and prepare the food. I also pick up some beverages along the way so I can enjoy a beer or glass of wine at camp. To each his own but camp cooking is one thing I really enjoy about motorcycle travel and a necessity as far as my trips anyway. Nobody said camping has to be uncivilized or uncomfortable to be an adventure. Cheers!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@gordboyko769]

I agree with everything you say 100%. When I’m going for a trip on my bike .. I want to have fun and travel light. I’d rather spend more money eating out and getting coffee to go and staying in hotels so my bike is lighter and easier to ride. More time seeing the sights and exploring the area I’m in and less packing up tents each morning and trying to cook and make coffee . It’s supposed to be a vacation. Who wants to sleep on the ground and have to cook a crappy meal on a single burner stove in a dirty pot 🤣

[@motorcycleadventures]

The most important is to enjoy the trip!

[@CosmicSeeker69]

sounds like 2024 - no body values nutrition and nature.. sounds like you can't cook by your indignant comment 'crappy meal' . I might be wrong but it also sounds like you have a 'Dakar' style ADV bike - that's too heavy to pick up when you drop it.. like chaps with big cars and small ........ As Pavel says, each to his/her own but after 68 years and travelling over 18% of this earth on my own I don't think you dare immerse yourself in real life.. Enjoy your hotels and the bug ridden beds serving low nutritional value food (yeah, I worked catering for over 20 years) - one reason why I cook fresh once every day - no matter what

[@roadwarrior8560]

Great advice Pavlin, I carried camping gear once with me on a trip and only used it once because like you said I had to justify bringing it, it was the most uncomfortable night of the trip. in western Europe there is no need. Only thing I disagree on is a small lap top computer, I never travel without it, also I bring a thermos and mug so if I'm leaving the guest house in the morning I can fill it with coffee for the day and just buy some food for the day when I'm filling up with petrol, like a sandwich fruit water etc. I make sure all the tools I bring I can use, also a puncture repair kit and small compressor that fits under the seat. I got 55,000 kms on my current set of chain and sprockets, using a scott oiler, changed the front twice at 15k and 30 k an I'm still riding on it, Suzuki vstrom 650, best little real world touring bike in my opinion.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Whatever works for you. Thanks for taking the time!

[@skybluetenere]

I agree to all points, Pavel 👍🏼 I took my stove and camping equipment plus instant coffee on a 6500+ km trip last year and I didn't touched it at all. Next longer trip I'll leave it at home for sure. I met Lolo in Iceland summer 2020 and he winched through a few rivers. I believe it was one if the very few cases where it was necessary but his bike was also prepared with high air intake. Greetings from winterly Germany, Bernd 💙💛🏁🤛🏼

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time, Bernd!

[@philippebartoli422]

Your arguments are very interesting and quite sensible. Thank you for sharing.

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure!

[@bcuzicancuellar5478]

AWESOME video and tips! Thank you for your suggestions! Ride safe…

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure!

[@daverodgers9416]

Great video, as always! Spot on, and I have made changes based on your wisdom.....I camp as I travel across the states, and dine out at the local diners, all good. But.....still packing my stove, coffee and a french press, yeah, takes up space, but......made coffee for new found friends, which was delightful! Oh, I do pack a couple of cans of chilli....yup, never used them, but still packing them. My last trip, visited my pops for two months, shipped my clothes, worked just fine. Thank you again for your fine presentations. Take care brother!

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure! Thanks for sharing!

[@guypurdy654]

Fantastic, very important points made well with added sense of humour, thanks 👍

[@motorcycleadventures]

Any time!

[@cornishrider576]

I love your videos. They always make sense and make me chuckle. Great tips. Please keep them coming. Also, I am very envious of your big and tidy garage 😀

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thank you! Will do!

[@allenhuling598]

Spot on, Pavlin, thanks!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Any time!

[@davetrabert6992]

Pavel, I like your thinking and your attitude. Make your trip efficient and practical. I totally agree. Happy 2024!!!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks, man! Happy New Year!

[@devrimdirdevrim]

Great tips✌🏻 depending on experiences. Couldnt be much faster dont wory😄. Thanx.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Good!

[@khawajaabdullateef5098]

I like you, the way you present , ADV motorcycle, riding, hoteling, planing, and telling the truth about touring with motorcycle. True traveler. Bravo

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks, man!

[@zardportugal]

Pavlin, you a "dream-killer" for many people. 😄 Cheers.

[@motorcycleadventures]

This is the reality!

[@daveo9844]

😂

[@zardportugal]

@@motorcycleadventures110% agree with you.

[@ajayadhiya2010]

Brilliant one again, Pavlin..

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for watching, man!

[@ioar5481]

Hi Pavlin , I agree with you in 4 out of 5 points. I always carry a chain lube can in my trips, not to clean it, but to mantain it running easy. Excellent video as usual.

[@motorcycleadventures]

I also carry a chain spray with me. I was talking about chain cleaners.

[@gorkzop]

​@@motorcycleadventures I always carry a small cloth to just "clean " the chain of anything rough before greasing it. Barly any space and weights next to nothing works great on my euro trips!

[@GrumpyGoat]

❤ Hilarious video. Love your delivery. Don’t agree with everything of course, but I get your point. 😂😂

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@dannyarrakis5656]

One more time Pavlin you are on the cutting edge ! Stove, yea i brought it every trip but it's just because my Total luggage weight is around 17kg. And just wanna to enjoy this morning coffee and hot müesli. But in a long trip case i won't because of weigh and space it takes. Thanks for your work and continue !

[@motorcycleadventures]

Any time! Thanks for watching!

[@jonascarlsson4908]

Hi! Thanks for all your videos! The dry frozen food I bring (REAL) is great. Just pour boiling water, wait 10 mins and eat. No plates, no dishes. It’s great when you are in the woods/mountains, hungry and have a beatiful view. But for plowing through multiple countries when you can’t refill with the food you like, I agree! Have a great day!!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@MudMonsterDRZ]

Hi Pavel, this is my first comment. So let me start by telling you, that I enjoy your advices and information on your channel very much ! 👍 Due to your personal experience, it's no storytelling. Everything is profound and helpful. Thus I understand your reasons for leaving stove and tableware at home. But as food preferences are very personal, my personal opinion is, that is it still a good decision, to have a small "home kitchen" aboard on the moto. What I always take with me on a ride, where I take my tent, is knife, fork and spoon, a soup plate, a mug, one cooking pot, a butane stove and a small potion of salt. Even though I didn't buy the high fancy stuff, I got along with a budget of 50€ total and a weight below 1 kilogramm using quality stainless steel equipment. What I never take with me, is ready prepared food, coffee or other food reserves. Here I completely agree. This will always give you an unnecessary amount of weight, nobody wants to carry. My strategy is: - decide if I will sleep in the tent at early afternoon of my ride - if yes, decide if I want to cook or go to restaurant, bistro, fast food - decide my breakfast for next day at the same time - then regarding to the latter two topics pickup the necessary food. - first get enough water (most important for anyone on any ride !) plus e.g. muesli, milk, bread, cheese, sausage, whatever I want/whatever is available - with a good plan, next morning after breakfast, the most of the food is placed in my stomach and not in my luggage 😉 This way: - my kitchen equipment itself never consumes more than 1kg - I only carry additional food weight in the evening time on the way to my camping spot - I am not left on ugly tasting prefab preserved food or fast food All the best Regards MM DRZ

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time and sharing your experience!

[@tenerebre]

Pavlin, so right with you... So important to be light when traveling! But as Italian , I have a guilty pleasure.... It's to make my own coffe (that I can choose) with my Moka (one cup) so light with just little gaz 100gr. But the pleasure when I wake up the morning to make my coffe or when I make a nap somewhere in nature and then make a coffe before leaving, (it's not because I'm addict), it's a huge pleasure. Only if I leave to Italy, that I don't take anything, because the coffe it's just so good. In most of the country. I love your videos. Thx

[@motorcycleadventures]

Fair enough!

[@vernonjjf]

Excellent!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad you liked it!

[@rensgreuter8152]

I already press like before i watch it. It its always something new too learn or think about!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thank you! I appreciate it!

[@samhill3496]

Nothing like minimalist travel. That's why I ride a motorcycle, Alone. Bare essentials. The older I get the less I take. Anything I have taken in my 50 plus yrs or riding and nor used doesn't get another free ride. Leave it behind. I carry only necessary items for survival in a bad situation. Generally money and fruendships will do more to help you than anything you put in a bag. Heavy emphasis on friendships.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Completely agree on money and friendships!

[@KnutJohannessen]

The beauty of travel is the freedom to design your experience just how it suits you. Everybody is different, and no trip the same. This summer I met the couple travelling on giant BMW’s with camping chairs and table and all you can imagine. Then two guys with a 30 liters shared on a month long trip on lighter off-road bikes. Perfectly packed for each their desires.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Agree!

[@vstromxt3799]

15 Euro !! for this price you have a nice lunch or dinner in most of non Western European Countries. You taste new plates and you support the local economy :))...and you meet people. Great Video Pavlin

[@motorcycleadventures]

That's true! Thanks for watching!

[@helios1225]

Ja, aber wenn man 6 Wochen oder mehr für eine Umrundung der Ostsee unterwegs ist, dann ist das Kochzeug nützlich. Beispiel Helsinki: Eine Pizza Margharita, im Strassenverkauf, 15 Euro. Eine Kugel Eis 5 Euro. Island letztes Jahr hatte ähnliche Preise.

[@thecorporategypsy]

This was excellent, very provocative ie made me think, because I am really struggling with what to take/not take. My first big trip (longer than 3 days, was the TAT and I took my computer which required a whole bag unto itself; I don’t do that anymore. Another point you touched on, which Eva Rupert recently made in a talk at Overland Expo, “what is the purpose/objective of the trip and be ruthless in your assessment”? Specifically are you camping or not? To go on a multi-day trip with your camping bag but only camp a couple nights, thats added weight, complexity and aggravation. As for the chain, I have been on trips with guys who were constantly cleaning their chain and sprocket and to hear from you, based on your extensive experience, that a new chain and sprocket would have eliminated that chore and lowered items to carry plus been safer. Well done film!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time!

[@bcgal0004]

I agree with everything except the cooking stuff. There's not much around when adventuring in Australia, and the added social and enjoyment aspect that comes from cooking or making a coffee is well worth the extra weight. I do agree that it is a case by case basis depending on where your are adventuring to and what amenities you have along the way. Loving the videos! Chain lube is not needed with 'O' ring chains!. waste of money, and just splatters everywhere! Just need to make sure they don't rust.

[@motorcycleadventures]

I did a big part of Australia without stove and cooking stuff, but that's me. Thanks for sharing your opinion!

[@krulidn]

​@@motorcycleadventuresWhich part? It can often be hours of riding from the last place you can get food to your destination for the camp spot inside of a state park and national park. Then the same in the morning. In Australia camping out is much more of a tradition and expectation, so petrol stations won't have proper meals. There are routes in the northern territory and through central Australia where there really aren't other options. But I accept that because in Australia camping out in a remote place far from a roadhouse is considered half the enjoyment of adventure touring, this is different from other countries so you'd see it as the "exception" and the "wild adventure far from civilisation" you mentioned at the end.

[@clivekent7465]

sometimes lingering in camp with your own coffee is one of the best parts of the day. in the USA it can be hard to find coffee that is good. but I like your minimalist approach and of course I'm not bringing a winch! and my chain and sprockets are in spec for my travels or they are renewed prior. I enjoy your videos, cheers

[@motorcycleadventures]

Fair enough!

[@joachimsommer4262]

Hi Pavlin, you are absolut right...Joachim, Greetings from Germany.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for listening, man!

[@gregorbabic7664]

You gave me pause to think about the cooker and pot. I think as you pointed out it depends on the kind of trip and proximity to cities and towns during the trip. For the chain I pack a tiny squeeze bottle that I fill with gear oil. It goes into a ziplock bag along with a 3/4” paint brush that I cut the wooden handle short to also fit in the plastic bag. Almost no weight. I wrap it with some small rags and pack it in a very small size pocket on my tank bag. This way if the chain saw rain or water crossings, it gets a brushing of oil and a wipe down at the end of the day. Keeps it clean and lasting a very long time without having to pack much. I find at the end of the day doing the chain cleaning and going over the bike is a good idea to see if anything is wrong with the bike that you may not have noticed. But then I do my trips with a 1998 BMW F650 which maybe requires more attention than a new bike.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@user-by8pz5bl3t]

Good advice as usual. As a Bulgarian resident I appreciate his logic

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@eddyennis9160]

I agree mostly. Traveled from Alabama to almost Utah. Some desolate country and camping. Mainly New Mexico and South Texas. Stove was very needed. Gave up coffee on the first day! So correct on that point. But a lot of places I could and sometimes did stop and eat in civilized areas. I wish I would have stopped more often in Central and South Texas at more of the taco trucks and tried some of the local food.

[@motorcycleadventures]

This is what I mean!

[@sausagesandwichSA]

Agree...remote deserts trips I'll carry a cooker and freeze dried food when no shops

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@silverarrow2558]

I am so with you here took it on my first trip and then realised took up so much space and easier and just as cheap to go to a cafe

[@motorcycleadventures]

Absolutely!

[@rajaakashkumar7099]

Thank you so much pavlin for creating such things informative videos about motorcycle touring though I am not started touring on my bike but getting info about how to do it right and soon I also will start exploring my country India ❤ take care 🙏

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure 😊!

[@budgetrider4852]

very good advices , as always.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks!

[@RainyRider1970]

Very good insight. A lot of good ideas were played on here.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cathyandgreg4239]

Very insightful.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thank, man!

[@larrylarson1258]

Great video! I’ll still be bringing my coffee set up…….lol

[@motorcycleadventures]

Fair enough!

[@johnfallon6906]

Thank You 😊

[@motorcycleadventures]

Any time!

[@diarmuidmoriarty3449]

I agree with everything except cooking supplies. I don't know how many times I've been caught out camping somewhere without anywhere to eat. Also if you're buying coffee from petrol stations etc costs can multiply. I do agree though that dried package food is very expensive. I usually keep a can of beans that you can add sausage or or any sort of processed meat product locally if I see I could be stuck along my journey.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Do whatever is good for you.

[@wilson5377]

Good advice.👍 Just don't forget your tail tidy assembly mounted on your wall though.😂🍻✌

[@motorcycleadventures]

I won't!

[@JMoroccoMisterBoy]

You have some decent reasoning about food, coffee/tea, tools and spare parts. Depends on what kind of bike I'm riding as to what I bring. Tks. much.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Fair enough!

[@newlife155]

I learned many years ago about a great invention called a thermos bottle. I get a coffee or hot meal packed away from a store and I am ready for a good hot or cold meal in the future. Also nothing wrong with a hot coffee or tea when you wake up, just pop the thermos. Clean up is a joke too. PS my favorite brand is Thermos. Just subscribed and clicked the bell. Thanks.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks, man!

[@mattkaymoto]

I like this advice, I used to want to bring my stove on long trips until I realized I had to bring a lot of other stuff with me to make it useful. I tend to go the other way with chains though, I like to keep my chain clean and don't really worry about lubing it as the kerosene or WD40 seems good enough to keep the o-rings supple. I have tried different chain lubes, but they all seem to just attract dust which coats the chain, which isn't a problem on a "raw" chain so I'm not cleaning it too often. I go for plated chains to prevent corrosion and that seems to work well.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@kcpolog]

Totally agree with your take on chain cleaners. I don't understand some people's obsession with clean chains, especially on long trips. What I don't understand even more is cleaning your chain frequently (with kerosine or other penetrating sprays) and not lubing it whatsoever!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Well...

[@Fatcatmotoworks]

Minimalism is a way of life.. you either love it or hate it.. I LOVE IT.. and that’s how i setup my adventure bike. Love the vids .. thanks from Kuwait

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for watching, man!

[@Fatcatmotoworks]

@@motorcycleadventures ❤️

[@stephenduncan6013]

Pavlin, No1. A tip I picked up from another rider in the past was dont take too many tools. I was guilty of this and my tools were way too much and also weighed far too much. So I know take a few "essentia" tools as I am not a mechanic. Maybe just a few get out of trouble stuff i.e puncture repair kit standard spanners. Tip No2 for me after making the exact same mistake is .... never pack too many clothes!! This my tip take the oldest worst t shirts and other shorts socks etc that are basically worn out ,after wearing on the bike for a day or 2 throw them away !!! so you become lighter and lighter on the way home!! By the way enjoying the channel. From the UK

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@rajxvier]

Helpful for beginner like myself. A minimalist too....

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dragosnicolescu4627]

I agree ❤!!! time costs money and we want to see and feel the taste af the world. Congratulations for taking time and explaining/ opening some minds. It depends anyway what you want to do with the bike, time and skills!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@yurilipkov]

Very good advice. Always preferable to keep the weight down and the hassle to a minimum.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Good!

[@chhiparidersahmedabad.2022]

Rightly Pointed out , the things to carry while riding .

[@motorcycleadventures]

Good!

[@sa4555]

First and foremost I love the different lamps you have in your garage, need to build me few. Regarding chain maintenance, I do carry them. For most of my trips a 500ml spray can last me for 2k worth of road. I obsessively have to relube my chain every 500km, cleaning I do every 1500. I have extended life's of my chain well above advertised age.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@yememiwa]

I do like your videos and they resonate a lot with me but when I heard about giving up coffee 😂 just had to comment. You see, the reason I tour on my bike is to enjoy that coffee on top of a cliff or on a remote beach. And I am so fussy about it, that I will only drink mine so take it with me, too. If there was no coffee, there would be no point going 😂😊

[@motorcycleadventures]

Fair enough!

[@gunthercin100]

Thanks Pavlin for your post. Nothing to do with the message of the video: I loved the light fixture you made with the tail of a bike and also the red, vintage like phone in the shop. Overall, the whole place looks great ✌️

[@motorcycleadventures]

Cool, thanks!

[@skulijakobsson5116]

Much Enjoyment 👍😎

[@motorcycleadventures]

Good!

[@teneretraveller8980]

A winch? This i have yet to see. But i guess anything is possible. Ridiculous, is my first thought. I do maintain my chain, but i think this is a habit from when chains didn't last at all. Old habits die hard. Ride safe and happy travels. By the way, nice wall light with the ( Tenere?) rear mudguard. 👍

[@motorcycleadventures]

Yes, the rear mudguard of the Tenere. Thanks for watching, Richard!

[@daddystu7046]

OEM chains on some chinese motorcycles struggle to make 8k miles. On my last bike i got to 6k miles then it started needing adjusting after every 200 miles. Fantastic bike (Zontes) but with hindsight shouldve changed the chain early on.

[@richardgiles2484]

100% agree with you Pavlin 😂

[@motorcycleadventures]

Good!

[@eladionunez2032]

So true. You have very convincing opinions. Makes sense.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Good!

[@ruankotze1044]

Love your videos. I carry fuel tablets for making instant coffee. And just use a stainless steel mug. 15g tablet will boil a cup of water.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@davidwood974]

Appreciate your content and style, Pavlin. You brought up something I have been considering, the winch. My bike weighs roughly the same as yours, and I almost always ride alone. The last time I was stuck it took me almost two hours to free the bike from the mud…and I was exhausted. In a scenario where you’re almost always alone and rarely see any other riders, would you still advise against it? Thank you, safe travels

[@ryanmalone2681]

Check out the Best Rest motorcycle recovery system. I’m a solo rider on a big GSA and I ride in the mountains, the more remote the better, and it’s helped get me out of trouble more than once.

[@motorcycleadventures]

For this scenario, I will advice to stay away! There are proper bikes and techniques for that purpose.

[@davidwood974]

@@ryanmalone2681 thank you! I’ll check it out, piece of mind is more valuable that a little space and weight on my bike

[@badkarma2137]

Very wise advice, i prefer save the weight and the money for the trip, and yes, the motorcycle is entirely revised BEFORE any long trip, even if my bike chain is only half life ! the only main purpose still on a flat tire, sometimes it happens, that's all. Coffee and food are a purpose if you travel in a large desert place, except that ... well we have everything at hands at any gas station or even a very small city.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@limyrob1383]

100% agree with you about cooking. We travel around in a 1970 Land Rover camper, its is very cramped. We used to carry food,a fridge, a cooker. Now we leave it behind and buy food as we go and meet people. A lot of parks now have free public bar-b-ques so we just carry some utensils and buy what we need. Cooking on a barbie is much nicer than a camp stove. I do need my coffee but I have reduced it right to the minimum and now its possible to buy small tins of coffee - they are sold a frappachino but they work great heated up. Also winches, these are very popular on Land Rovers and they never get used, its just 20kg of load on the suspension. A length of rope is handy, with that you can work something out. Our other mistake was carrying too much water. Its very heavy and we were not crossing the Sahara but traveling in England : ) Like coffee its always possible to buy water in filling stations. Milk for the coffee, and if ever there was a waste of time its trying to carry milk!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@tomastomas6665]

As for the food I take some apples, bananas some quality dark chocolate just in case I get stuck and need to walk a distance, water... The worst thing you can do is to eat the "ready meals". That will screw your stomach with the salty chem additives the way you will not see the toilet for two days. lol

[@motorcycleadventures]

More or less I do the same. Never worried about the food much.

[@pjakszentis]

Pavlin, you are right to the most points, at least in a more or less civilized environment. I feel caught to some extent as I am just short of leaving for a solo trip to Patagonia and later north through Chile and Argentina to Bolivia and perhaps even Peru. My objective is not to get stranded/stuck in a really shitty situation. And enjoy perhaps some moments to rememder, I'll start with the stuff packed so far and may optimize on the way.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Good luck on your trip!

[@pjakszentis]

@@motorcycleadventures Pavlin, after the trip, I have to confess, you are right in every single point. Without camping gear I could have saved some 15 kg. I cursed every single kg in the routh sections of the most northern stretches of Ruta 40 in Argentina. Next time I will travel very light. Lesson learned.

[@stevetaylor8698]

My favourite drink tonight is, Rod Easthorpe's pinot gris (New Zealand). Rather good. Great vid, absolute sense.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time!

[@reneweisz9157]

Always great to come here and see how people share their opinions in a repectful manner. The world needs more of this, thow thumbs up

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for coming!

[@hibob841]

Fellow coffee addicts: don't forget that caffeine pills exist! I always carry a few when traveling (by motorcycle or otherwise). It doesn't replace coffee, but it allows me to be a functional, semi-social human until I'm able to get a cup. That said, JetBoil is still coming along on any camping trip for me. Great content as always. I value your perspective even when I don't necessarily agree, because it's well-reasoned and based on a lot of real-world experience. You got me to ditch my giant driving lights, which allowed me to ditch the upper crash bars they were perched on. I can't say I miss those 20 pounds. So thanks!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Any time!

[@albie567]

Woodstove Flue! Nice.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Cool!

[@krzysztofolendzki90]

I was saving my money with stove and tent in Iceland. Dam it, that Island was expensive🤣🤣Good luck😉

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@rockgsxr]

last trip in the french alps i took the full camping kit, the bike was so heavy i dropped it a couple of times, also shopping/cooking/washing setting up taking down camp took most of the day and i was still wet and uncomfortable. Next trip will be shorter but i will use cheap b&b, only bringing a change of clothes and a toothbrush.I love camping but in future i will do that with my VW van with a heater!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@LonerCycle]

Winch? lol....... I agree 100% - if you need this, I've already made a bad decision with your choice of bike or where you've taken it. I hear you about the stove - and I deliberate about this often. Unfortunately with restaurant and hotel prices in the US/Canada these days, I cook simple meals at the campsite. That said, many parts of the world are affordable, so I don't bother with a tent and stove.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time!

[@AJ-ys3vb]

I agree in all points - except the stove: I love it to stopp at viewpoints and prepare a coffee, enjoying the surroundings und relax. Also when you stay and camp on the track it is nice to have a breakfast before starting. A jetboil is enough, not that expensive or heavy….

[@motorcycleadventures]

Fair enough!

[@franktaylor7617]

😎👍🇺🇲 On long trips. I put my clothes in huge ziplock freezer bags. Keeps your clothes dry in rainy weather and you can squeeze all the air out to make them more compact. Also keeps stinky away from fresh. The bags take up little space and come in handy in emergencies. Hand sanitizer works great for cleaning face shields and adds a little anti fog. Usually free at most places. A touch on a napkin works. Cheers from the PNW Seattle WA area USA.✌️

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@markonitogen]

Hahaha! "Muh coffee man..." great vid

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@markonitogen]

Greetings from Negotin (near Vidin)...Varna was and still is my favourite BGN city!@@motorcycleadventures

[@motorcycleadventures]

Good!

[@inthesPhila]

Great Video, again. Where do you come out on "shade" items, like Kelty Noah and a pole or two? Camp Chairs? Camp Tables? Do you still love the Polish U'shaped big rear bag that hangs down over the sides?

[@motorcycleadventures]

Yes, it is the best bag that I ever had.

[@giscardpluie2639]

Great!!!!!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time!

[@zerotonine807]

I love the small stove as it is great if you can at least make a Tea/Coffee or Muesli the next Morning if you Camp. Yes, it pisses me off that it needs more Spcae but the additional weight is not of interest to me. And in the Western Alps there is no Petrol Station at the Passes where you can camp so it is great to have some small meal before you start. And i only take the Stove and Camping Fork/Knife. No Pots or whatsoever...i am happy and i dont want to miss it. And i always plan my trips by: Camp or not Camp? If i decide to Camp, it is a whole different story and experience. No Camping is also great and has its own advantages. Money is not important as my only expenses of interest is only the Petrol.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@yaitsred]

I save a LOT of money by not drinking coffee. ;). Thanks for the other suggestions. Now that I have a motorcycle with a chain, I've been curious about it's longevity, however you and others have indicated that chain and sprocket life is much longer than when I used them decades ago. Changing before a trip makes sense. I don't take a computer or a winch. I'm on the fence on chain lube, but can bypass the chain cleaner. The stove not so much. Freeze dried prepared meals cost too much. Safe to say I'm with you for 4 out of 5. ;). ( I do understand you're logic)

[@davidmatthews3093]

My Scottoiler lubes the chain for up to 5000 miles. It also cleans the chain and sprockets.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Good! Thanks for taking the time!

[@jamesringler987]

What about automatic chain oilers

[@jamesringler987]

​@davidmatthews3093 what kind of oil?

[@kjaubrey4816]

You are a very logical man.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks!

[@rgarrett625]

Pavlin, Giving up coffee? What dark arts are you partaking in? All in on the rest of it. Great videos- keep 'em coming!

[@motorcycleadventures]

I knew that many won't agree on this, but it is so nice when you don't have this addiction.

[@ichbinmartin]

Great advices, as usual. Happy we who don't have a chain! A puncture kit is probably a good thing (I haven't had defect yet). But what about a rechargeable air compressor? Especially if the puncture kit has gas bombs.

[@motorcycleadventures]

I have a rechargeable air compressor and works great!

[@wnicklas]

Lovely video as usual Pavlin 👌🏻 Just seen your chimney, it's it ok if I copy your solution? 😊👍🏻 And, as usual, I won't disagree with your reasons. I thought about bringing such stuff once, measured pros and cons and since never had a regret. Just.... Well, nice when traveling up in mountains and food was too far away, and tasty fish was in the river. But that's another story. Fishing story. Ride safe mate ❤

[@motorcycleadventures]

Yes, I give you my permission to copy anything you like! Thank you! Cheers!