Beginner Dual Sport Moto Camping Gear & Tips!

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After my first season of motorcycle camping with all new gear from MotoCampNerd.com, I share my experience and some tips I learned along the way!
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Tent: Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2
Tent Footprint: Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 Footprint
Sleeping Mat : EXPED Dura 8R
Sleeping Bag: NEMO Disco Men's Down 15 Degree
Pillow: NEMO Fillo Eliet
Pump: EXPED Widget
Stove: Jetboil Minimo Cooking System
Food: Good-To-Go
Utensils: GoBites Trio
Lantern: UST Sprite
Bags: Yukon Outfitters Hyperlite Dry Bag Set
Soap: Pocket Wilderness Wash
Wipes: Wilderness Wipes
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Husky 701
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[@TheBlackob]

I came here for the Gear & Tips, but I left a like even before you startet with it because you casually dropped "97 Honda Magna". Unless you search for this bike, you never hear it in this day and age. I am always happy to hear other people talk about my bike.

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Yeah I suppose they are sort of a forgotten model now aren't they. My dad had 2 or 3 over the years so I grew up around them. Definitely a unique and powerful bike!

[@damonslazyk8724]

I’ve been an ultralight backpacker for decades and now I’m getting into moto camping. You’re video is really good with great info. With that said you could easily shed a crap ton more weight and reduce that load a lot more without sacrificing comfort.

[@wvadv]

camp shoes are definitely a must carry. compression bags, for soft goods,are a nice addition as well. all that gear on the tdub would be like riding with a passenger. great video!

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Ha ha yeah I'm really interested to see how the TW adventure goes!

[@Dropbackdurbin_ocs]

You can get quick disconnect plates for those pilot pannier bags. I don’t have them yet but someday I’ll buy em

[@joebiker5992]

I can vouch for some of the product being good. I purchased the kelty late start 2 tent with the footprint, and absolutely love it. All of my bags are tusk product which i love. I have the same chair and love it! You should check out the firebox stove products. One of my favorite purchases!!!

[@joeybobbie1]

Great Video, I’m thinking of getting into Motorcycle Camping and this Video really helps on what I should take along with me. I think I’ll just take a Can of Off for the Mosquitos. Down here in Texas, we also have to worry about Snakes. So I will also be carrying my .22 Mag with Shot-shells for the Snakes and Hollow-points for the bad People. Thanks again for the Video.👍👍

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Glad to hear you found it helpful! I hope you enjoy your time in the outdoors and don't have to use your sidearm!

[@gagehamilton2497]

I have the Olympus bags on my panniers and even those are a pain in the ass to get on and off.

[@mkramsauer]

That's awesome brother 👊 great video on your packout and mcn is the best place great guy too

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Thanks! Yeah he's really awesome to talk too, lots and lots of great gear knowledge!

[@ownyourworld]

Been great to see this channel grow over the past few years. Well done Ben 👍🏻

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Thanks man, I really appreciate that! Watching this after it was done made me think how much my videos have changed over the years too actually.

[@ownyourworld]

@@SwankyCatProductions I would start my own channel but not sure people would want to see a 47 year fat plumber touring around Europe lol

[@camotablet8073]

A head net for bugs!

[@SwankyCatProductions]

😂

[@chiefenumclaw7960]

I love moto-camping, but I'm also an avid sea kayaker. Do you have any recommendations for portable sea kayaks that I can fit on my Honda CRF300L Rally?

[@SwankyCatProductions]

I've actually been thinking about a portable kayak for years, and a lot more now that I've been camping off the bike. I think I might try out a paddle board since they're essentially all designed to be inflatable, where kayaks seem best made out of injection molded plastic. I'll keep you posted!

[@DarrellMayhem74]

Well I just bought it the Tenere 700 after your review and many others the klr was no longer in my sights…