ATV Camping on a Budget - Part 1 | Beginners Guide to Setting up an ATV for Camping

In this series we try and introduce the basic concepts and equipment used for camping with an ATV.
Over the series we will show different camping styles, essential equipment, basic maintenance and how fun it is to ATV camp! 😃
We also try and do it on an affordable budget using easily purchased gear.
Cabelas:
www.cabelas.ca/product/143443/cabelas-atv-tac-gear-front-bag
www.cabelas.ca/product/143446/cabelas-tac-gear-atv-rear-padded-bag
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:17 Kawasaki KVF360
0:39 Power Washing
2:12 Basic Mechanical Checks
3:19 CVT Belt Inspection
4:48 Cabelas Front Bag
6:25 Cabelas Rear Bag
7:57 Wrap Up
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Best wishes Michael & Esme 🐶

[@mr.waynes7555]

looks like you n esme are ready to roll on the kawi....have a great time, be safe!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Fingers crossed! 😄

[@stevefisher2121]

Nice setup - ATV camping is a blast!!!!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

It really is!

[@atvcampingadventures1728]

Awesome setup looking forward to seeing you out there with it 👍👍👍

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

You and me both!

[@hondaman6918]

Nice video, can’t wait to see the next one!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Coming soon!

[@mmo1733]

Been waiting for this series!!! After this series is finished please do full overnight camping trips with the quad and dogs

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

The series will be based around actual camping, with tips thrown in. I think that will make it more interesting!

[@mmo1733]

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors sounds good!

[@Maritimer]

Hey ! Nice video Mike ! Looking forward to seeing the camping video and Wendell and I are excited to see Esme of course. Cheers !

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks 👍 We have filmed 2 trips already - just the editing to do! Hope you are getting ready for winter camping! 😄

[@l214laus]

Even if you don't own one of these machines, that is me, the maintenance you performed is useful to see for any vehicle owner. I do regularly check my vehicle fluids and put my vehicle in for a service each 10,000 kms.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Very good point!! I respect my vehicles because I worked hard to pay for them. Nothing worse that seeing someone that neglects equipment - Its an insight to their mindset in general 🤔

[@benterwellen]

Looking forward to this series, happy with your new direction..

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thank you Ben! 👍

[@danielprovost1]

I'm glad you're gonna start doing some more quad and UTV stuff this is great this is great as this is the kind of camping I love the best

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks Daniel!

[@davidbennett3694]

My uncle had one! Those are very good machines hard to find in good condition like yours..

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks David - I like how light and agile it is 👍

[@Jax4umalta]

What a fun looking toy. You could fit Esme in that front bag lol. That machine looks to be in great shape! Nice find Michael

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks 👍 Simon fits in the sider pouch too 😄

[@MichaelR58]

Good looking setup , have a great day, God bless !

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks, you too!

[@boatrvme8478]

Nice setup! I went with the Pioneer 520 in moose brown(it goes faster 😂). Have really enjoyed it so far but I'm not in snow being in So. Ga. USA.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

You will love the Pioneer 520! I loved my little 500 and I still miss it 😥

[@stivic923]

another amazing video

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks again!

[@markvolesky5239]

Great video and gear. I'm looking forward to the series of videos. Curious will you be adding a mirror to keep an eye on esmey.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hey Mark - Good idea 🤔

[@normneufeld9688]

Thanks, great idea for a series and you will share your wealth of experience. I’ve stayed away from belt drive units because I’m a bit old school…they seem to fine under most conditions. It’s not bad Idea to take your air gun and blow out the clutch even if you don’t see a lot of dirt and dust. Are you using an ATV to get you further back woods than the Can-Am would do? Another lesson from you that would be valuable would on changing steel winch cable to rope and the advantages. Keep doing what you do!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hey Norm - Totally understand about the belt and having owned a Honda Pioneer 500, it was one of the things I liked! Thanks for the tip on blowing out the clutch - Next time I'll do that for sure! 👍 The ATV purchase for to try and introduce more people to ATV camping who have a limited budget or already own an ATV and would like to try it. I have a video I'm editing now on winch cable changes coming up very soon! You read my mind 😄

[@RatdogDRB]

Nice ol' machine there Michael. Nothing wrong with older rigs. My pick-up is 32 years old, my Tahoe is 21 years old. My murdersickle is 23 years old. It's nice not having payments. It's nice having affordable insurance. It's nice that occasional repair bills off-set the monthly anchor around the neck of payments. I'm with you 100%, locked rear and lockable front, with hi/lo range, is a HUGE benefit, add the saving grace of a winch, and life is good.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

I know what you mean!! Free and clear of the banks and loans is the best way to be 👍

[@scottradermacher6122]

Looks like a good complement to the Jeep for a little lighter excursion into different areas. I must say that those packs you added are very well thought out even with the rain covers included. Looking forward to seeing the new adventures! Take care

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks Scott - Lots planned for the little ATV 👍 Bags are working well so far!

[@davidmoostoos8206]

Love the video

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks David!

[@stephanelachance6195]

Really impressed with the price and quality of thoses bags. Hope to see you soon on your camping trip. Take care

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks!! I have a couple of trips already filmed, so just need to edit - should be next week 👍

[@redsorgum]

With the seat cushion in the upright position, that’s definitely going to make a great cubby hole for Esme to stay out of the cold air this winter. ✌️🇺🇸🇨🇦

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

That's my thoughts too! 👍

[@joes8827]

Good series,I had a 1998 Kawasaki similar to yours it was a great machine. Now because of you I have a Honda (rancher not pioneer lol) and of course a Jeep. Lol. I have always enjoyed your channel and look forward to this series continuing. Joe

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Ohh nice - this is my first Kawasaki and I'm impressed with the build quality (like Honda 😄) - How do you like the Jeep?

[@joes8827]

I am very happy with it gas mileage is excellent and it loves mud! Lol but of a change from my 2008 Ram but we’re having a blast with it thanks for asking!

[@albertapeet]

That’s a nice quad , looks in great shape. I had the exact same machine for a while. Unbelievable how much punishment that thing would take. I have the the same Cabelas rear seat combo on my Honda. Not sure I love it but it is functional.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Yes I bet - I've seen some of your other machines and yes, you are hard on equipment 😆

[@The_Arby]

Nice one Michael...Hope all is well with you and Esme too 🙂

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks, you too!

[@johninalaska9563]

Hi Michael, nice machine although, I am not a Kawasaki guy. I own 2 Polaris 6 wheelers that are the best for traveling and camping. The dump box gives you a lot of room to carry stuff and you can also add tracks to the rear wheels. Looking forward to an atv camping trip.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Nice John - I've always liked the 6 wheels - loads of traction and space 👍

[@SrcapGoblin]

You have a great setup

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks Brian! 👍

[@elgoogsucks9005]

Thank you for the video

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks for watching!

[@grousehunter67]

Nice set up

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks so much!

[@magicworldbyjorg]

...cool video keep up the great content.. Thank you…

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks for watching! 👍

[@magicworldbyjorg]

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors Thank you very mutch... have a nice day.... see you….

[@jeffreydonaldson9757]

Neat machine. Michael. What was the official results of the Esme and Simon sniff test? Ha Ha. Stay safe on that machine.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

They both love it - Especially Esme now she has had time to adjust 😄

[@Utah_Mike]

💯

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks Mike!

[@phyllismulkey3778]

nice

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks Phyllis!