Adventure Riding, Camping TIPS |

[@MotoMission.]

What a great video. I am glad you showed so many tips and the true adventure experience. This is gonna serve the adv community well for a long time.

[@jrdepew]

Thank you, Brock.

[@rogue5643]

72 years old, twice surviving cancer. Vietnam vet. Still riding since 1967. Exactly what he said, take your time, enjoy what's around you. Don't stop. Always push forward . Adapt, improvise and overcome. When I stop riding is when I stop living. God bless you sir.

[@jenkins1979]

Hi rogue5643 I'm from northern Illinois and am 71,still riding myself.If you live near me I'm always looking for a riding partner.Let me know

[@rogue5643]

@jenkins1979 I'm in southern New Mexico. Got to be in the west & warm. Thank you for the invite. If you decide to go on a nice trip, you're more than welcome to come by for camping or bike work.

[@jrdepew]

@rogue5643, you're an inspiration. God is blessing us isn't he.

[@rogue5643]

@jrdepew Every day, sir ! I'm very lucky to have people who have helped and stood beside me

[@gregc6661]

Wow Sir, you’ve been riding as long as I’ve been alive. I’m 57 and I’ve been riding for 49 years. Thanks for giving hope and encouragement to keep riding for many more years. Ride safely

[@estebanmorales6568]

I'm 68 and just got a V Strom 800DE Adventure. This is the perfect channel for me.

[@jrdepew]

Very cool. Welcome.

[@maxflight777]

Enjoy your bike !! 👍🏻

[@BruceKron]

I rode the 1100 miles of dirt/mud up the Alcan in the 70's on a 500 Suz. Can't afford a proper adventure bike now, but I did place 2nd in class in a motocross last summer. Won't be 80 until later this summer so I only have about 20 good years of riding to look forward to.

[@jrdepew]

Spectacular! Thats out of my league riding!

[@rezaizadkhah5367]

Very inspiring video, I'm 59, and I was thinking that it's a little late, but you prove that to never give up to the people's advice. I'm enjoying every moment of my rides and being part of this beautiful nature.

[@elgringoec]

I was 58 when I bought my KTM 300xcw. It's really up to each of us to know our capabilities and limitations. It's not for others to say. Especially if they can't ride as well as we do.

[@jrdepew]

Well said!

[@maxflight777]

Not too late ! Get a personal trainer, buy a bike no more than 150 kg A CRF250 L , or if that’s too dull, a Husqvarna 701

[@craigwesson1788]

Glad to see a senior perspective of riding and camping !

[@jrdepew]

Thanks. Enjoyed the project.

[@KetilDuna]

This is both impressive and motivating - thank you for sharing!

[@jrdepew]

Glad you enjoyed it! If you live in Norway, I Visited hiked and camped Stavanger area number of years ago.

[@KRColson]

I'm 69 and and I admit I would not like to attempt most of the trails you navigated JR! You are a machine! I really enjoyed watching and I could actually feel my stomach churning and heart pounding as I watched you plough through! I have nothing but admiration for your intestinal fortitude in tackling some of the most brutal trails I've seen! And you did alone for the most part! Cheers to you.

[@jrdepew]

Wow, thanks!

[@bradb2514]

This is my first video of yours I’ve seen. Count me as subscribed! Ride on! 👍

[@jrdepew]

Thank you! Like your Avatar too!

[@telefrk49]

Just found your channel! I'm 68 and just retired...just bought a DRZ 400, and am so interested in learning more about adventure and dual sport! Ridden my whole life, and there is something about solo camping that intrigues me!!

[@jrdepew]

Welcome aboard! I do alot of moto camping. There are many videos on the channel if it helps

[@Buzz.Scholz-vi1ed]

Well done. As a 6 decades motorcyclist myself, I take pride in my fully intact sense of adventure. In Australia the distances are vast, and services are few and far between. A lot of dirt. I am on my second klr650. It has taken me 107,000km so far. I have a couple v stroms for the better roads. My original has 160,000km and counting. Never miss an opportunity to find a new place to ride. Summer here can be brutal, and I don't recover these days as well as I used to. Wildlife here is always a factor. Hit a kangaroo at speed in 1986 that was life changing. Have hit dozens more since with much better outcome. I reckon I would rather deal with that than the distracted drivers texting on the main roads. It's great to see other "oldies" out and about doing what I love. Happy trails

[@jrdepew]

Thank you much for reaching out. The old reliable Thumpers have that adventure feel built into them don't they. Deer here in the USA are a threat.

[@patrickbegin5145]

Surely how I see my own retirement pace. Ride Slow. Ride Far. Ride safe. Know your limits. Stop to enjoy the view and the perfumes of nature. Enjoy the ride. Enjoy the peace. Side note: One the most down to earth and realistic vlog I've seen. Cheers.

[@jrdepew]

Thank you for your comments. Nice to know others relate.

[@richardstockhausen9044]

Going on 64. Left knee replacement next month. Just bought Africa twin. 2nd adv bike. Found this channel. Right on!

[@michaelschmitzerle2587]

Just found this channel while surfing the net. I’m 74 and retired after 41 years in law enforcement from Michigan. Was a motor officer for a bit. I currently ride a 2017 Indian Roadmaster. Plan to ride to Texas, soon to an Indian Motorcycle rally! I agree wholeheartedly, just have to take your time while on a road trip. However, the biggest challenge at my age is trying to stay as healthy as possible. My Bride has a gps tracker connected to our phones so she can monitor my ride and keep connected to me. God bless all of my mature and fellow wise riders. As it’s been said ,”keep the rubber side down.👍

[@jrdepew]

Welcome to The Senior Class! That phone app is very usefull. When out of coverage a Garmin or like is able to communicate and can have tracking on map site leaving time stamped bread crumbs if you subscribe for that. Stay health and safe.

[@onthethrottle7104]

Thank you for your 41 years of law enforcement, michaelschmitzerle. I appreciate your service and I wish the very best for you and your rides that are coming soon!

[@jwerner3903]

A lot of that terrain looked pretty scary but the thing I’ve noticed is that the camera never captures the actual roughness of the terrain. Even though it looked like stuff I wouldn’t try to handle especially with a heavily loaded bike, it was probably even tougher than what we could see on camera. Terrific work!

[@jrdepew]

The camera flattens it out, that’s true.

[@scottbohannon5860]

All of your points are spot on JR! I also use my riding to reset my mind and break away from the stress and trials life can lump on us. Great video and I look forward to your next one! Thanks for taking us all along!!

[@jrdepew]

Absolutely!!

[@ItIsWhatItIsTV-]

Man you are living the life i want so badly..thanks for the vid. Im much younger than you but you give me hope that its not to late.. i have to get my shit together. Thanks for the vid. Ive spent majority of my life working but the definition of freedom to me is this type of stuff.

[@jrdepew]

Think big, start small. Do what you can as you can. Thanks so much for watching.

[@ItIsWhatItIsTV-]

@@jrdepew Thanks elder.

[@steverussell9340]

Good to see fellow seniors enjoying the moment! I’m hoping to travel from the U.K. and travel down to southern Spain 🇪🇸….you have proven that we don’t all want to do the gardening!

[@jrdepew]

Hah! So right you are. Have a fantastic journey.

[@RGB872]

You finally made a greatest hits video😂. Nicely done, as always. Thank you. Inspiring.

[@jrdepew]

Who would have thunk?!

[@joeblow1934]

That was a LOT of fun! As always, thanks for taking us along! 🛵

[@jrdepew]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@maxflight777]

Not only do I love your youtube channel… I love the comments ! Wow ! What fantastic compelling posts 👍🏻

[@jrdepew]

Thank you very much!

[@bogijons]

Thanks for sharing, some real useful info for us older riders there.

[@jrdepew]

Thanks for reaching out!

[@Liberty4Ever]

I bought a G310GS for my 60th birthday to do stuff just like this. Thanks for the inspirational video. 15:08 - That whoopty do was almost a whoopty don't. My old guy moto camping tip - a good lay flat hammock. My creaky old bones do not like sleeping on the ground like a Neanderthal.

[@jrdepew]

Happy birthday!

[@jimdobbie1571]

Old and in the way! 71 and on Quadra Island BC. DR 650 on the coast, across Canada, Philippines, Vietnam, Baja, etc. Keep on riding!

[@jrdepew]

Whow! I have a ways to catch up. Very cool.

[@telefrk49]

Awesome!!

[@ChrisSauer-oe5ve]

Please how you are island jumping Sir 👏 I am very interested 🏍️

[@jimdobbie1571]

BC Ferries.

[@MrBokertov]

So glad I found your channel! I am 65, Swiss expat living in Malaysia. Your BDR network of unpaved roads in the U.S. is really a dream. Thanks for sharing your experience as a senior ADV solo rider! And keep those videos coming!

[@jrdepew]

Welcome aboard!

[@michaelmarchuk3692]

Thanks for the inspiration, I'm a 56 yo rider and look forward to riding when I'm 67! I'll share one of my tips with everyone, Bungee cords of any kind are the poorest excuse for securing anything on an off road motorcycle! Hence why he lost his tent. I always use conventional cam tightener style straps, never had an issue losing anything even when I've been tired and sloppy securing them. Riding a 2010 BMW GS 800 twin.

[@jrdepew]

Valid tip. Thanks.

[@michaeldavison430]

Some seriously beautiful country!

[@jrdepew]

Right!

[@mart7404]

Glad you are able to get on the trail. Time is limited and you've got the right attitude. Blaze on and smooth trails...with some fun stuff in between.

[@jrdepew]

Thanks for watching a the comment.

[@johnstahl5699]

Thanks JR, I love your closing statement. At 68 I’ve learned to leave my ego at home and not to ride over my abilities.

[@jrdepew]

That’s actually easier to do when solo unless your with close buddy. Good advice.

[@bking4404]

Enjoy all your videos. Quite the pleasure and watching them. I too and I see your writer at 72. I really enjoyed your comments. At the end of the video it hit home especially growing older and how far one can push itself at that age. Just need to be aware. Don't overdo it and enjoy the ride so I know how you're feeling. Not much of a moto camper. I live in Pueblo, Colorado so when I go out down towards Silverton and that area I have a truck camper with a bike rack on the front of the old DR. Up on that and drive to my home base. I have a another senior partner in South fork and we just head out wherever we want to go. He was a logger for 30 years down in that area so he knows every trail and road. There is good riding partner. Get out the Colorado this year. Hope to see you. Going to try to hook up with Brock and you two guys put out the great the best videos there are. Keep up the great work. Hopefully see you in Colorado. Take care of my brother. Peace out

[@jrdepew]

This season will see me doing more base camp rides like you describe. Thanks for watching.

[@craigsturman6661]

I'm at that same point in my life. More riding days behind me than ahead. Taking your time and enjoying the scenery is crucial for your mental well being!

[@jrdepew]

Exactly my theme these days.

[@leonbeck6254]

Hats off to you😉. Have street bikes love to ride. 73 have the time of my life🎉😂. Hate those flying bugs🤣🎅🏼🏍🇺🇸

[@jrdepew]

Two wheels is the answer!

[@scottbohannon5860]

Thanks for the tips JR! Excellent video. I love seeing the sights out west! Not much interesting riding here in central Illinois. My son and I are going to ride the Shawnee National Forest towards the end of March and see what we can find.

[@johndevito4237]

Try the SOAL route in Southern Ohio. It goes through the Ohio Shawnee Forest. It even has some additional advanced loops.

[@jrdepew]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@rhugh02]

Really enjoyed the video. Cheers.

[@jrdepew]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Rickfoo14]

Thank you Jr :). I've been riding since I was a kid, I'm now 65. I had a accident almost exactly 1 year ago and thought I was done riding. I've discovered your channel just a month or so ago, and you have opened my eyes to entire new type of riding :)). Note- I've been off road riding for decades but had wrong bike, for my age and was still riding like I was young. Now I can get the proper bike and have a whole new adventure of riding to do! :))

[@jrdepew]

Welcome aboard. Glad the videos are being of some good.

[@Tcchamp5877]

I’m 65 soon to be 66 retired and looking for that next adventure. I own a Rv and want to travel out west and have decided to trailer an adventure bike rather than tow a car. I’ll be a new rider so I’m taking a skills course in the spring and will be bike shopping after that. I do not plan to attempt anything like you’re doing but want to experience logging road’s to trails depending on where I am. Mostly I’ll be taking it easy and learning as I ride and to be safe more than anything else. Your video and editing are so well done. Happy travels and thanks for the inspiration..

[@jrdepew]

Thanks for sharing your plan. Sounds like a prudent approach and I am sure the skills course will be a great spring board for the rest of your summer. I plan to be out west again with bike and truck.

[@RoadDogSteve]

Excellent views, terrain and tips. Well done... thanks

[@jrdepew]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jimpalmer1969]

Nice to find this community of like minded and age correct. I'm 70 and ride an 85 Goldwing and a 72 CB450. I like to do MC camping in the GL in eastern OR. I like to ride the forest service roads and sometime wind up in the dirt. Good tips, thanks for the videos!

[@jrdepew]

Welcome aboard!

[@ricardodossantosguggiana3458]

Sir, greath video, greath idea sharing your tips. Tank you from Brazil.

[@jrdepew]

You are very welcome

[@nitromodel696]

That is absolutely awesome! Thanks for sharing. I hope to do that one day! I just got a DRZ400S and I setting it up for more offroad use.

[@jrdepew]

Go for it! The DRZ is a great bike that will serve you well. Thanks so much for watching.

[@scapflci]

Great vid! Turning 54 this year, gonna spend time doing exactly this.

[@jrdepew]

good plan

[@orlandominichiello]

Thanks for great video, inspires me to keep riding.

[@jrdepew]

Glad to hear it!

[@mmxperformance8397]

Way to go! Great video! Thank you!

[@jrdepew]

Thanks for watching!

[@timmoore6656]

Thanks for the great tips!

[@jrdepew]

I really can use and appreciate the feedback. 🙂

[@timmoore6656]

Get a drone, your channel will be that much better with footage from the air.

[@jrdepew]

I may do that. Argh!

[@Badhagis]

Tip: Don't just strap your things behind a strap, but actually wrap the strap(s) around it tightly, before tying it off. Then it is much less likely to slip out over rough terrain. Love your videos Sir, thanks for sharing!!

[@jrdepew]

Good tip!

[@papatorr3669]

Good video. The DR650 is such a great bike, I owned one as well as the KLR650 and F650GS DAKAR. It's probably mostly because I'm barely 5'4" but I found them all to be, in increasing severity: too big, too tall, and unnecessarily heavy loaded for off road, camping, and picking up. I consider my DR350 more than enough (a CRF300 too), but any 250 class is enough. Especially if you're taking your time, packing light, consider safety first, etc. and are a senior. Imagine falling off the downhill side of a trail with a loaded Tenere 700 or larger bike... fogetaboutit! You'll not get back on trail by yourself! So far my TW200 goes anywhere my XT225 goes, and the plan is to make a TW225 six speed! And don't rule out the CT90/110 with dual range hi/lo transmission if you're not going above 45mph roads. 😊

[@jrdepew]

Lots of good lighter weight options. I'll be on my WR250 this season.

[@rainerjager8225]

Nice Video! Greetings from Germany....

[@jrdepew]

Thank you very much! Nice to hear from you way over there.

[@powderpig55]

Hello, I just stumbled on to your channel and really liked the video, I'll be watching some more. Im 69, also ride a DR. Did the Magruder corridor a couple years ago with some friends on a borrowed DRZ and was hooked on adventure riding. Thanks for making a great video, maybe I'll run into you on the trail someday!

[@jrdepew]

Welcome to the channel. You might check out these videos that include the MaGruder. I’ve ridden both directions on the DR. 2020, and 2022. Lots of DR travel including the TAT. STAY health and enjoy the rides. Motorcycle Camping- Too Old? / The Wilderness/ 3,500 Mile 2022 Series Ep1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnSnapmal6yhhpo.

[@contentofcharacter]

Hey Joe, I’m really enjoying your videos. I started riding an adventure motorcycle about 18 months ago. I’m looking forward to many new adventures as I retire from my career at the end of this year. I’ll only be 50 and Good Lord willing I’ll have many years of adventure ahead of me. Thanks for the inspiration. I hope to see you on the trail sometime.

[@jrdepew]

That is awesome to retire that young. Enjoy it!

[@larryambrose7302]

Excellent vid! I’m 74, been riding Street and Dirt since 18 yrs old. 2013 F6B Goldwing and 2003 XR650R Honda are my current rides. I’m definitely riding slower last few yrs.

[@jrdepew]

Two iconic bikes. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@estebanmorales6568]

A few weeks after I got my 800 DE I dropped it on a very sandy National Forestry Road. It took me about 45 minutes to pick it up. I should have done some practice runs on that procedure.

[@jrdepew]

It is real!

[@richardmourdock2719]

I'm so envious of having mountain roads and views to enjoy. Indiana has none of those. And at age 73, I probably shouldn't be envious.. but the Super Tenere has been parked too long.

[@jrdepew]

Love the mountains.

[@capoa666]

you got my sub just because you ride the machine DR FUCKING 650 im not so old im 53 ,this easter gona do a off road trip with my trusty dr650se.

[@jrdepew]

The DR has served me well.

[@telefrk49]

Nice!!

[@reallifehardtruth4465]

61yo this month. Bought a drz400 s last year. Picked up a 2011 650 v strom 2 years ago. This is after 32 years of not riding. Got a lot of catching up to do.......

[@jrdepew]

Think Big, start small, have fun!

[@RJvidmoto]

My new favorite channel!

[@RetiredAdventureRider]

Great video. I appreciate the tips. Looking forward to getting out as soon as the weather improves.

[@jrdepew]

You and me both! Looks like you have a good perspective on the sport and being retired.

[@TWTourist]

Enjoyed your video. I’m 61 and double retiree and still can’t smell the roses. 🤣🤣 Stay young and ride on.

[@jrdepew]

Right on!

[@lawrence7065]

You West Coasters are so fortunate. Back East in Pennsylvania the riding is limited.

[@jrdepew]

So true. I live in Virginia but fortunate to get out west some.

[@scottknapp1733]

Excellent! Still hoping to get out there on a bike someday soon! Love the Team Scout hat!

[@jrdepew]

It's my go to cap. You still have one?

[@alsnyder1660]

Nice video. Your tastes in solo riding, camping and mosquito avoidance are very similar to mine. Have fun, stay safe.

[@jrdepew]

Thanks, will do!

[@philsmith2346]

I'm 75, got a Beemer that outweighs me by SEVERAL hundred pounds, but she needs to be ridden this season, here in West Virginia. Thanks for the inspiration and practical tips. Enjoy the good old West, Sir!

[@jrdepew]

Awsome. We just do what we can while we can

[@motorclaw]

Fantastic video! I love your commentary too, it really helps me get a feel for your experience and gets me excited about going to some of these places myself.

[@jrdepew]

Glad you enjoyed! Helps future content to know what resonates with viewers.

[@ALinthePacificNW]

Nice video JR, thank you for the tips. I wrote them down and plan to periodically review them as I ride into 60 this year... take care ... -AL

[@jrdepew]

Have fun! By no means covers the subject but some. Maybe another tip video?

[@kamudankemter]

This was fun! Thanks.

[@jrdepew]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@monsterslayer4317]

Wow, fantastic ride. A lot of gnarly sections. What a workout! Magnificent country though. Hats off to you tackling that solo. Just my kinda stuff, though I ride a street bike with ADV tires, so look for somewhat better road surface. Still wind up on roads like that some times, though. 65 yo, been riding since I was 9. Just got started packing a tent and bed roll the last few years. Love outdoors and the solitude. Really a salve to my soul.

[@jrdepew]

Glad you enjoyed it! Something about having your house and needs strapped on behind you and heading out!

[@vdr4363]

WELL DONE!...you rock......an inspiration for young and old.....

[@jrdepew]

Thank you so much. Your comment inspires me!

[@vdr4363]

if you ever heading into California, Western Sierras, give me a holler, you have a place to camp and chill. Where are you located?@@jrdepew

[@jrdepew]

My home is Virginia. I spend time in Washington (State) too. Hmm, maybe the N. Cal BDR this year? I need to find a way to bookmark offers like yours. Very nice.

[@vikingga]

Thank you for sharing your adventures. I bought my DR650 to do exactly what you ARE doing... Mindful that you've got me by about 2 decades and still getting out to all those Backcountry Routes... an inspiration that I can do it as well. Thanks again.

[@jrdepew]

Great to hear!

[@johncollinsworth6754]

Great video - subscribed! Knowing how video cameras tend to flatten the perspective, the inclines and declines you rode were obviously very steep not to mention the rocks, sand and ash. Retired and looking forward to some moto camping myself this year.

[@jrdepew]

Thanks for the sub!

[@roberteads9995]

First senior channel that lives the dream that I live. I stay on the slab but live on the road with a cargo conversion camping and riding twistiest is the only diff. I’ll be 76 in April, don’t let the old in. Sub’d

[@jrdepew]

Cool. Would like to see your rig. Leaning towards your style in the future.

[@roberteads9995]

@@jrdepew I can send some pics after I finish moving my daughter in Huntsville AL. I’d rather get a prostate exam than move

[@jimcummins1893]

Another great video, JR. Thanks for taking us along. Would love to ride with you someday. #rideFHAT

[@jrdepew]

Thank you so much. Would be fun.

[@conniewaite1371]

Just found your channel and subbed.used to ride and camp before 12hr work days and raising kids.now retired at 70 and trying to get back into it.got a couple of small bikes just need practice and roynd out my camping gear . Hoping hubby will join me.want a cargo trailer to take the bikes with us as we camp.its a dream , working on the house as well.gotta make time,i know.spring is hear! Anxious to follow you for inspiration

[@jrdepew]

Sounds like a worthy plan. Thanks for subscribing. Lots of videos on the channel and though I haven’t done gear reviews you may pick up some ideas. Think big, start small.

[@conniewaite1371]

@@jrdepew I have been following them for some time.thank you

[@danking4502]

I am a 74 year old adventure rider. Rode the WABDR last year, IDBDR rear before. Planing on the TAT from Emmitt ID to the coast this year. Live in WA and would love to connect and do a ride this summer. KTM 890. Not sure how to connect though.

[@jrdepew]

Try FB Messenger and identify yourself. I live in Virginia.

[@danking4502]

I thought you lived in Battle Ground Wa. Somehow I messed that up. Dan King and I live in Liberty Lake Wa.

[@maxflight777]

15:09 good save !

[@babar69110]

Really good editing. Kudos!!

[@jrdepew]

Glad you liked it!!

[@markjacobs3956]

Good stuff, JR. I, too, am up there in age. Nursing a sprained ankle now from a tip over. Wear good protective gear, especially BOOTS. I have moved to motel sleeping for a lighter load and only haul it for single overnight trips.

[@jrdepew]

Great tip! I should have included protective gear.

[@Hapfletcher]

Very good video I'm pushing 65 now and still riding. Born and raised in Oregon. I ride a Gen 2 KLR but the DR is a great bike. I live in the Philippines now but I still make trips to Oregon to take the KLR out for adventure rides.. stay safe..

[@jrdepew]

Right on! The KLR will be waiting and anxious to roll!

[@jimballuff3849]

79, still riding, I have a 2005 Kawasaki 1600 nomad, 36000 miles on it. got it new. Always looking over the next hill.

[@jrdepew]

Freedom of a motorcycle is real isn't it.

[@EyesUpMC]

nice video, nice riding and a beautiful bike :D

[@jrdepew]

Thanks!

[@robertgullickson8758]

After watching several of your Adv videos, I have to say I really enjoyed this one. It is quick and yet very helpful. I can't wait to get back out there myself. Thanks JR

[@jrdepew]

Awesome, thank you!

[@sawdog007]

Really good video and a good look at the Oregon BDR. I am 65 years old and retire this summer, also have a Honda 300 Rally that has already done the Washington and Idaho BDR's. Someday I hope I will be able to do the Trans America trail as my daughter lives close to the end of the trail in Pennsylvania. Trying to get my brother into BDR riding but he is more into riding our Harley Davidson motorcycles. Our bikes both have over 100K miles on them riding the western states, but it isn't nothing compared to the dirt of the BDR's. Keep up the great videos they are inspiring.

[@jrdepew]

Great to hear these older rider stories. I have two rides across the USA. The TAT in 2019 got me back into riding. Then WABDR, IDBDR, MABDR and WYBDR and ORBDR followed by return to Virginia on dirt. Got into videoing and most of the rides are on my channel. Love the freedom of the trail. Great to have a Brother to enjoy riding with.

[@ScooterintheSticks]

Senior riding. On my mind of late. As I close in on my 70th birthday I've begun to feel new limitations riding off-road. Especially when I'm alone and out of cell phone range. Some adjustments are in order and some fall within your tips. I'm not sure I can safely pick up my Royal Enfield Himalayan anymore so I just purchased an Eastbound MotoWinch. That should help pick it up as long as I don't break an arm or leg. And I see you carry a Garmin device. That's on my to do list as well. And some more aggressive tires. One other thing I've done is purchase a Honda Trail 125. It's light and will go anywhere I would take my Himalayan off road. And even into rougher tracks and single trail that I wouldn't attempt with the bigger motorcycle. Getting older does change things. I just need to be paying close attention so I don't miss the signs... I loved watching your video. Beautiful ride and thoughts. Thank you.

[@jrdepew]

Thank you. Such great feed back. There is alot of info I didn't cover. So many of us are reaching that age to critically assess and make prudent changes. The Honda Trail looks like a hoot.

[@onerider808]

Great episode; thanks. I ride and camp by myself a lot, and find I take less adventurous roads than I would if I was riding with someone else. I don’t have an InReach yet, so play it safer than I normally would.

[@jrdepew]

Sounds great! The InReach is worth it . Especially to my Wife and Daughters peace of mind.

[@jasonmellor8069]

I’m with your brother, Two years ago I broke my leg while riding the Arizona BDR on my Yamaha T7. I spent the next six weeks contemplating my riding future . I decided I had two options quit riding or get a smaller bike OK only one option get a smaller bike last year I went back to Arizona and completed the route on my new DRZ 400 it made off-road riding fun again and a lot safer.

[@jrdepew]

THIS! I will be riding my WR250R for most of this season.

[@jrdepew]

And, the AZBDR is one I’d like to do.

[@davea9502]

Another great video, I sure look forward to them! I also have a DR650 and pay attention to how you pack, tires you run, etc etc.. Sure appreciate the time & effort made to produce them. Thank you!!

[@jrdepew]

That is awesome! My packing works well. Tires sometimes comes down to what's available.

[@davidnightingale3157]

Well said and well done. Like your style

[@jrdepew]

Thanks. Great to hear guys are enjoying the content.

[@davidcox8961]

Thanks JR, for sharing the tips and the beautiful pacific NW scenery. I'm in WA. I'm also a senior 75. Got a bike for the first time in 45 years, a BMW r1100rt, 97. Not for off road, that's for sure. I'm more inclined to get a small trail bike for that. I'm getting set up for moto camping. I'm going to head toward the West side of the Olympic's, along the coast. See how it goes, maybe keep going South along the coastal roads. Cheers Mate !

[@jrdepew]

I would like to ride that coastal area. Beach camping mostly I assume.

[@davidcox8961]

@@jrdepewI'm not sure what I'll find for camping. It's been way too long since I've been there.

[@lcurtsinger4313]

To me the limations have made things more enjoyable, i never thought slowing down woulc give me such a perspective, i take in more

[@jrdepew]

Definitely! One advantage of going solo too.

[@jerrycollison3929]

Awesome! Thx, bro!!

[@jrdepew]

You bet!

[@painsrides]

Love your vids JR... Thanks for making them. I'm 56 and starting to dip my toes into ADV riding but I really can't get into it the way I'd like to until I retire.. So until then I'm focused on staying healthy, in shape and riding mostly enduro to keep developing my off-road skills.

[@jrdepew]

Thank you very much. Health and fitness are so important for the long game.

[@painsrides]

@@jrdepew Cookies? .... 🤣

[@jrdepew]

Yes, please!

[@asmradogslife8]

Enjoyed the video!

[@jrdepew]

Yay! Thank you!

[@alanspring8462]

❤ Happy I subscribed my friend.

[@jrdepew]

Thanks for subbing!

[@davidcox8961]

I think I'll share my choice of some gear I got to take touring. As an old guy I want to be able to sleep well. So, I bought two insulated air mattresses and a Big Agnes sleeping bag. I was going to use my old bicycle touring tent but I opted for the Big Agnes Wyoming. I figure that I might need to hunker down because of weather or just feeling wore out. I can do that in this tent. The rain fly area has standing head room. I could park the bike in it if I wanted to. Looking forward to Spring so I can try it out.

[@jrdepew]

That is awesome. A good nights sleep is very important. We have to adapt to our circumstances and what’s putting a smile on us.

[@davidcox8961]

@@jrdepewI may regret the tent choice. It's a bugger to get set up. Probably get easier as I use it. I went overboard with the bag. Zero degree rated but that means I'll be comfortable when it's 35.

[@martincyr7259]

Always a joy watching your videos JR. Wishing you great health to pursue your motorcycle journyes this coming season. God bless.👍

[@jrdepew]

Thank You! Same to all.

[@jonasrice9129]

Great video JR! Love watching your adventures. Keep living life to the fullest!

[@jrdepew]

Thanks! You too!

[@ognightrider8730]

You may be able to pare down your gear, all my multi day camping gear fits in the mosko R40 luggage.

[@jrdepew]

It’s a balance act for sure.

[@ognightrider8730]

@@jrdepew yes, it definitely is, and much easier to balance with half the extra weight....

[@jrdepew]

Should try the R40. The more space you have the more you take!

[@richardvarnold6245]

What's your motorcycle? Just boil water is all I do for freeze dried meals and coffee in the mourning. Granola bars for snacks. I don't go off the pavement maybe gravel if I have to. Absolutely no sand with this 1200cc touring motorcycle. I'd like to have an adventure motorcycle but we have very little public lands here in Illinois. I may make it to Oregon with my goal of riding HWY 20 cross country. Any bears? By the way I'm 67 and ride a 2003 BMW R1200CL.

[@jrdepew]

It's a DR650 Suzuki dual sport. Sounds like you are enjoying your ride and that is what is important.

[@albertgonzales5857]

I went of a cliff and now I very leery of traveling solo. I’m 77 and going to plan a bdr in cal north this summer.

[@jrdepew]

I went over a cliff too in Utah 2019. ( covered in TAT Rockies video) Had a partner with me thankfully. I’m more cautious and seasoned rider now. N California BDR should be great. 77! Great job.

[@themosaito]

Tip #7 Never use bungees!!! or cargo nets!! (Even Rockstraps). I've lost stuff so many times, now if it doesn't fit into my panniers or my duffle, it doesn't come along. I've already assumed it's lost. I hate having clutter hanging off my bike. My packing is extremely compact and neat now.

[@jrdepew]

Good tip and something to be aware of, even with Rok Straps which in my case simply had not been snugged down enough.

[@adventurod]

Amazing perspective!

[@jrdepew]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ortegastix]

Brilliant!👍🏽

[@jrdepew]

Thanks