ADV Motorcycle Travel to Alaska - Too Much Gear?

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Tyler Higgins

Tyler Higgins

Күн бұрын

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@adventurevin7600
@adventurevin7600 4 ай бұрын
Bring what you want. People will ALWAYS say "you carry too much". Even if it was just a poncho and Swiss army knife, someone out there will still say "too much". And the funny part is, they haven't even attempted what you accomplished. I am doing this trip on my 2007 KLR 650 in Aug 2024. I will bring what I want, I always do. I commend you for doing it YOUR WAY
@MrPepsilon
@MrPepsilon 8 ай бұрын
Did a 10week trip around the States last year. 10 000miles on a 1190Adv. Lived in my tent every night, cooking my own meals. Best thing after a day on the road is to relax in a comfy chair. You have to live comfotable even while on the road. As you, I was on my own so some gear you hopefully will not need still had to be brought along.
@chevydmax04
@chevydmax04 8 ай бұрын
I am heading to Alaska in about 7 weeks, and I also will be packing a fair amount of gear., We are camping majority of nights and I am bringing all my own freeze dried food with me, I have a freeze drier! Your video is just one of many I have been watching to try and get my packing as optimized as possible.
@davemcmahon8140
@davemcmahon8140 10 ай бұрын
We have all done the same! I did a similar trip with too much gear also. We learn from these adventures and pack accordingly the next time and then the next... what a memory, though, right?! I have a 2016 R1200 GSA, and I wouldn't sell it for the world. These bikes were made to haul cargo, lol
@kaspersergej
@kaspersergej Жыл бұрын
I wouldn‘t take as much gear with like you did if I were driving a truck 😂. I travel with panniers only (the vario ones, not the ones you have which load more) and still feel like a glamper. At the end of the day the most important thing is that you had fun. My tip: You can browse hiking & backpacking forums/youtube to find small-packing lightweight gear. I‘m sure if budget wasn‘t a concern, you could go with the panniers only.
@tazrider1
@tazrider1 11 ай бұрын
Awesome video I really enjoyed it
@rlpatton1970
@rlpatton1970 5 ай бұрын
I want to do this next year from Colorado as well.. looking into ferry from Washington to Alaska then back to
@mycycleadvmj333
@mycycleadvmj333 11 ай бұрын
All it maters is what you think after you came back. Going solo, you better be prepare.. cheers
@norcaldroneworks3299
@norcaldroneworks3299 Жыл бұрын
Tyler thanks for sharing. good info for me here. I'm planning a 4+ week trip to Alaska this summer. I Have a 2019 GS1250 and like you I love the off road .. I have found the GS can be a challenge on some tough double track or single track ( I've tried). So I also purchased a KTM 890r but kept my GS. so for my Alaska trip I will take my GS. I use the KTM for a lot of my local or shorter mountain trips, its also my go to bike for BAJA...again thanks for sharing. Oh, what time of year did you go and how was the bug situation in Alaska.
@btpiercy845
@btpiercy845 2 ай бұрын
Impressive ! And I thought I was a madman ! Thinking of taking my K1600 on this trip but would stay on the pavement. Just not sure because the tarmac is an unknown to me…it’s so much fun when smooth and curvy …still debating this. Your thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks for doing the vid
@beardedbiker2647
@beardedbiker2647 2 күн бұрын
People have done the trip on just about every bike out there, just watched a guy do it on a new Goldwing. That last 500 mile stretch to me isn’t worth trying on a heavy touring bike. A lot of 30mph sections and if it rains good luck. I’d want to be on a bike I wasn’t afraid to drop and could pick up by myself.
@navkolosvity6873
@navkolosvity6873 Жыл бұрын
Wow. Awesome trip! How about bears? How to stay safety in the camp in Alaska?
@duanebrennan6648
@duanebrennan6648 7 ай бұрын
What was the camping grill you had there that was a simple post and rotation grill? That looks perfect for some simple cooking.
@AllTerrainChick
@AllTerrainChick 7 ай бұрын
did you get a reply regarding the cooking grill? I'm interested as well. thanks
@duanebrennan6648
@duanebrennan6648 7 ай бұрын
@@AllTerrainChick I haven't yet; but I'm hoping to find out - it looks really convenient for park fire rings
@AllTerrainChick
@AllTerrainChick 7 ай бұрын
@@duanebrennan6648 me too. I hope he replies.
@steveo634
@steveo634 3 ай бұрын
How long did it take you? I'm planning a similar trip next year, but I'll be heading out of Detroit. Right now I'm looking at about 6 weeks total time.
@AllTerrainChick
@AllTerrainChick 7 ай бұрын
Which tank bag did you have on your KTM? also do you have the link for the fire cooking grate. thanks
@ShineBright__
@ShineBright__ 2 жыл бұрын
I bring the same stuff 🤣😂 I think that is always better have it than not .....
@artb1974
@artb1974 2 жыл бұрын
I disagree. Less is more. I backpack and would rather pack my bike with the same exact stuff as when backpacking. With the exception of riding gear, some tools, maintenance items and minimal critical spares for the bike. Less junk to fuss with = more time to spend enjoying myself. Less weight eats less fuel and makes the riding more enjoyable. To each his own.
@mikeokeeffe6163
@mikeokeeffe6163 4 ай бұрын
Well done, young man!
@dayneeastman1316
@dayneeastman1316 Жыл бұрын
How did you like the N70-2X? I'm hoping to join the GS brigade and that's the helmet I have my eye on!
@Interbeing_CDN
@Interbeing_CDN 6 ай бұрын
Having backpacked for many years, I have the advantage of having very good ultralight gear and I travel much lighter. Each to their own, but I would find it too much of a burden and risk to carry so much gear, especially off road solo. Light is might!
@johnmacdonald1878
@johnmacdonald1878 10 ай бұрын
I cheated, my wife brought the car, so although I just used the vario panniers. Which I took off the bike and left in the car for the Dempster. You still have way more comfort gear than we took. We slept in the car quite a few times.
@joecocklin8596
@joecocklin8596 10 ай бұрын
How did the Yeti cooler work? I assume it's 12VDC. I need to carry some medicines that have to stay cool and was wondering if this would be the way to go.
@chevydmax04
@chevydmax04 8 ай бұрын
I also have medicine I need to carry and keep cool, was wondering about that cooler as well.
@duanneblouin7148
@duanneblouin7148 Жыл бұрын
The way I look at it is 150 is the weight of a passenger except lower. No big thing.
@kenkerlin2083
@kenkerlin2083 Жыл бұрын
Did you take extra fuel? Did you need to? My k1600 b has a 7 gallon tank & I am heading out in June on the Alcan hwy.
@btpiercy845
@btpiercy845 2 ай бұрын
Did you do the trip on your k bike? I’m thinking about taking mine up next summer 25…any advice?
@buzzhead817
@buzzhead817 11 ай бұрын
I pull a trailer with my motorcycle and i have everything
@buzzhead817
@buzzhead817 11 ай бұрын
I am not to sure you can have to much
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