DO THIS if you want to LIVE? | What's in my pack 2022

Many of us ride alone a little bit. Some think it's too risky, and I understand why. For me, it's risk vs reward and I get a large reward by riding alone some of the time. So let's take a look at most of the things I've got with me on a ride day in my pack.
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[@Myksgarage]

Hey Kyle, maybe an idea for a future video would be demonstrating how to tow or be towed by another bike, I'm not even sure how this would work. Thanks, great videos!

[@lman22]

Bit of rope or ratchet strap from the bars or tug strap to the rider

[@Ozfreerider2504]

A tie down strap or rope from left peg of one bike to right peg of other bike and ride slightly staggered

[@Ozfreerider2504]

If you tie to anything low on front bike to high on rear bike it pulls front end down and all over the place . The pegs are the best spot . Obviously hard on a. Narrow single trail but once you get out onto a track where you can ride off to the side of the bike in front . Peg trick works great

[@dirtbiker4376]

Dude, you're speaking my language! Riding alone is so therapeutic, plus you're not eating someone else's dust. Ride a gear lower, be very cautious, and make sure at least a couple of people know where you'll be riding. I have most of the same items in my pack.

[@gastonbelanger5346]

Top Ten Solo Riders 10. No waitin’ 9. No whiner’s 8. Only my time 7. I pick the trails 6. Always leading 5. Never ever last 4. Long view stops 3. Danger prepared 2. Never get roosted 1. Never late for rides ~Gasser Classic~

[@nick4872]

I ride alone in the B.C. backcountry very regularly for the same reasons you do, and it's worth the risk for me. I pack accordingly and still consider it far safer than riding a motorcycle on the road.

[@Superdisco199]

I put foldable sneakers in my front fender bag to jog back to the car if I have a break down and PLB if I get injured. High Perf. thermals. Tube,irons,wheel spanner in low profile rear fender bag. Only carry tools specific for your bike and always have a bit of radiator hose as well. RIding is so much more fun if you have hardly any weight on your back. You can even mount 2 x 750ml drinks behind headlight. Carry hand tools in pockets on OTB pants and you won't feel the weight of that either.

[@emw5008]

I can relate, riding alone is like a form of meditation for me. I typically ride much slower when solo and focus on picking good lines and being as smooth as possible. I carry spare brake and clutch levers, latex gloves, duct tape rolled up on itself and a variety of zipties

[@gpaull2]

Large backpack not required. Zip ties, tools, etc can be secured to the bike. In the airbox, under the seat, on the skid plate between the frame rails. All I carry in my pack is a tool to remove my skid plate to access my larger tool pack. Your knees will thank you.

[@prometheusthefirethief3479]

hey you have your tools under skidplate? Can I see a pic?

[@MrAddison79]

yep i ride alone about 95% of the time and love it. the danger is part of the thrill. i carry some essentials, but need a few more for sure. great video thanks!

[@adambatchelder4121]

I carry most of that plus tire plugs and a pump . I carry a 2m radio and a GPS as we do not alow phones on our rides . I always carry a chainnsaw and a file and a couple wedges. A simple trash bag makes a nice emergency rain cover big enough to cover your pack.

[@razorsedgeadventures6599]

I just ordered your backpack and another set of your excellent straps. Not so much beacause I needed them, but more because I really appreciate your efforts, enjoy your content, and want to support you so you keep on doing what you do! Keep up the good work!

[@robh3267]

I ride alone some times but I don't enjoy it nowhere near as much as I do riding with other people, it's just so much more fun when there are other people to share the ride with.

[@poole0704]

Great reminder to check your packs and make sure your prepared. Never know when crap is going to hit the fan!

[@themotorguy]

Words of Wisdom Kyle. Love riding alone at my pace. Keep up the great work. Love your content 😊

[@michaelburke4901]

Just picked one up I’m a newer rider and absolutely love it , learning to find my line and going thru a little faster every ride . Literally ate it for the first time the other day , now I know why that trail was a one way the drops were serious. I’d love to get all the knowledge you guys are willing to share thank you from your new friend in the North eastern part of this awesome country!!!

[@BSm2919]

I just got your pack from the last give away. I've used it on one ride so far and am absolutely in love. It's probably the best pack I have ever owned as far as having space in all the right areas. It's a great design!

[@timdonnelly8392]

Another good Item is a loud whistle

[@ktm250xcw]

Great video again! Appreciate the experience shared.

[@brettburrows4659]

Awesome mate, great content, love your work out and about in the universe 👍 Father and Son down under in Australia 🍻

[@johnmicallef684]

This is the video I was looking for Kyle. I bought one because I plan on riding alone more often. You read my mind. I would have liked to see you go into more depth with the features of the bag like T-Rex arms does with there stuff, but good video overall.

[@sburton223]

I ride alone about 95 %of the time like you I enjoy being out by myself. My pack has about the same stuff in it

[@yamabro4704]

This helps a lot!!! I have always been nervous to go alone. I always just assume the worst will happen.

[@yamabro4704]

@TELEGRAM ME:@Rozaati WhAt?!?! I hAvE BeEn sEleCTeD fOr ThE BiKe giVeAwY!!?!

[@derangeddualsporters]

Pack ordered 👌🏻 can’t wait to try it out

[@wilburwild5892]

Great video! Not all the things applicable to where I ride and the Aussie weather, altho a few items on your list I'll be definitely investing in . Normally I just Carry an adjustable spanner, sidecutters, spare spark plug, chain master link ,zip ties n a clutch lever. Never really gave much thought to 1st aid or items to assist an unplanned overnight stay. 👍👍

[@tomballesteros4673]

Be prepared ,,its thing to do ,,,it’s never a bad thing. Thank you, Kyle.

[@richardpanek9705]

Totally agree with all the stuff possible toss a flash light in there just incase it gets dark

[@rhinogames9856]

I love riding alone or with my kids. That’s what being on a bike is all about getting out and getting away

[@jamesgeorgevellavella1961]

Ride on brother. I always ride alone & I’m sick of people having a winge

[@MarcsAdventuresinlife]

awesome video, very important info for everyone

[@kevpaul4884]

Here on the east coast I carry pretty much the same things except i have bug spray and a stream light that goes on your head hands free for night time and also use it as a way to ride home in the dark. The bug spray is a must here. I also carry glow sticks

[@mikelowry007]

Saved our ride yesterday with a masterlink! Always pack one! Amongst other things. :)

[@victorbeazel2479]

A tampon dipped into a gas tank makes a great fire starter (don't dip until you're ready to start the fire). Another idea is dryer lint enveloped in a used dryer sheet works also.

[@prometheusthefirethief3479]

good thing he always has tampons

[@MrFPSWisconsin]

I ride alone when I have to, always do a thorough check of my bike and pump my tubes way up before I go. Besides mechanical issues most other things you can control by making good choices.

[@elitelawn9547]

I love your office Kyle.

[@tylerberry2476]

I'm just like you. I ride alone a lot! Not a lot of people to ride with . Just be prepared !! Just like you said in this video. Sometimes you just got to Tuff it up and stop being scared of everything!! If shit happens deal with it !!! Riding alone shouldn't stop you from going for a ride doing something that you love ! Don't be a bitch ... lol 👍👍😎

[@StetsonBerry]

Nice last name homie

[@Thungur1337]

I ride alone as well. I believe that if you think the all scenarios you can think of trough and drill it into your brain what to do you will be able to do it even in a emergency. Would love to see you review the uswe packs. I have weak shoulders so any load hurts a lot and the uswe i can carry twice to load of a regular pack without any problem. Also I would love for you to try out older bikes and compare them to the new ones you ride.

[@jontom6375]

I ride with a lot of the same things in an outdoor outfitters Walmart pack... I built my own first aid kit with a waterproof box also from Walmart. I keep Cheyenne pepper in it (it clots blood to stop major bleeding). I also keep aspirin in it (cuz I ride with old guys and it's sposta help during heart attacks) - the ONE time I left my pack off the leader of our 9 man group died on the trail due to massive heart attack. I don't swing a leg over the bike without it now.

[@dennisodson4572]

Just switched to this pack. Used it for the first time last week. Kept all the same stuff I had in my previous pack to put into this one. This pack carries the weight better. I hated putting in my old pack. It felt too heavy. Even though I'm carrying the same gear this pack makes it feel like I'm only carrying half the stuff I used to. I'd recommend it to anyone needing a good riding pack. Thanks.

[@dennisodson4572]

Sent you an email

[@Tsxtasy1]

Idk if this is something you want to try on the backpack, but Cordura is an amazing fabric. My disc golf bag is made from it and wow

[@chrisoffersen]

Massively useful. Thank you.

[@warrencurrie6454]

I added a narrow roll of Gorilla tape as well. Works for lots of stuff.

[@nickpgre]

Hi Kyle, I have tried several bags and nevertheless no matter how comfortable they were I much prefer a lighter backpack as possible and keep my tools or other heavier stuff below and closest to my waist for a better freedom of movement and not feeling like I dragging a dead weight when pushing harder. Excellent tips though and I need to reorganize my 'luggage' and recheck my first aid kit. Looking into zoleo.. seems like it is a good alternative insurance. Thanks.

[@raybrensike42]

Scares me now if I think about what could have happened out there as I rode alone most of the time. I do remember bear on a trail and what happened to me is, I always worked so much in the big city that when the weekends came I would be out on the trail and I valued my weekends so much, I had no fear of bear. I would claim the trail. The hell with the bear. Scares me now to think about it, though.

[@Ozfreerider2504]

I carry a personal life beacon . In Australia I worry about being bitten by a snake or having a crash in an area with no phone service. It sends an SOS straight to emergency services. Good insurance to have

[@Ozfreerider2504]

@TELEGRAM ME:@Rozaati oh cool how do I collect ??

[@maxiums1]

I agree 100% about durability of the pack. If your not sweating your not doing it right lol. I carry a spot gps unit the more expensive devices have a full txt fiction.

[@RideRedRacer]

this guys like if you're riding a 4 stroke, you always want to keep a 2 stroke in your bag with you at all times lmfao

[@TheTacticalHouse]

Tourniquet, guaze, and blood stop and know how to use it.

[@paulhernandez3125]

hi Kyle, what drone do you use....it follows you? can you make a video or is there a video already about what drone you use? thanks for sharing what you carry with you 👍😆

[@yokeyank1]

I carry a pair of light weight shoes that would be a hell of a lot better to walk in than heavy ass boots.

[@Foxtrot1967]

Most important is an emergency GPS locating device that works off satellites. Norco's and/or Vicodin's optional, lol.

[@serjekk]

I have had a concussion riding. Luckily I wasn't riding alone when it happened. I was doing a warm up lap in the pit surrounded by people doing something I've done hundreds of times. I have no memory of the event that caused my crash. Luckily I wasn't riding alone and I never will again.

[@BUZZB8Z]

You use your scale all the time for bikes... You gotta weigh this pack! I have a super similar pack with about all the same stuff and its HEAVY. I'm totally used to it though.

[@Idahomies]

You the king, bro

[@Smiling_mike]

I only ride alone! No waiting, ever!

[@DirtBikeChannel]

This is a real thing for sure! I'm about 50/50 most of the time. Recently, I've been alone more than with people. By choice. Just dealing with a lot and this helps to ground me.

[@Smiling_mike]

@@DirtBikeChannel yes Sir, I totally get it... My rides are more serious alone as I can focus on improving, plus some deep thinking 😁👍

[@21norseman]

I noticed the front tire on this motorcycle is not your regular tire. What is this tire and how do you like it . I just ordered Michelin Starcross 6 medium front and rear from Rocky Mountain with your link

[@davidg9908]

Not that i'm carrying camera/ batteries, mic's etc. Except for extra batteries for my head lamp. But i'm curious to how much all that weighs?

[@Johnhealey-]

What your fuel capacity in litres? How do you do long rides on one tank? My ktm exc 300 tpi chews through it and dosnt hold much

[@richardcabitto5108]

What’s in the bag B?!! Cheers Brotherson!!

[@richardcabitto5108]

In all seriousness, that looks like an awesome set up! I bought the Klim pack you recommended a couple years ago and love it! 2.5l of liquids and almost everything you have short of the drone! Tool bag is imperative on long rides and bought your tire pump that fits in pack no problem. For those of us with tube type tires I’d suggest a can of fix-a-flat and also a spare tube with tire tools just in case! Thanks for all you do Brotherson! Cheers!!!

[@balisongpro94]

I also carry I really cool cable repair kit that you can fix a broken throttle or clutch cable that I got from Amazon with replacement cable ends you can repair your snapped cable with it amazing and maybe 20 bucks

[@clairebriggs4952]

thanks for the great vids

[@boblogIIIfan]

A Diode or spare battery for ktms would be awesome they won't run with a dead battery even with kickstart

[@Vstromma]

What about a small foldable solar panel usb charger… I have seen some of the aviation people have them in their stuff as well…

[@maxcheerio6837]

I say 60 to 70% of the times I’m riding my dirt bike I’m alone and going through really gnarly trails way back in the Bush with no phone reception or anything like that so ya a little sketchy

[@thomasmanion2903]

Nothing worse than riding with someone and they either didn’t prep bike or bring tools so your ride turns into donation based mechanical repairs. Yay I should of came by myself.

[@hopebear06]

Long time ago the word went out amongst the dirtbike community to track down one particular stolen bike. The owner had crashed over an embankment and broken his leg and was unable to get himself back onto the road. His bike was still on the road and some dog stole it. The crash victim was all good apart from being stuck with a bung leg but died a few days later from hypothermia.

[@clairebriggs4952]

hey Kyle, what happens if your chain breaks, sorry if I missed something

[@Isaac804ab1]

I like riding alone but i cant do it in the woods I gotta go to the track to ride alone

[@endurox1481]

How do you feel about the emergency satellite radios?

[@juandrade3806]

i ride alone too, but near from my home

[@babadagaa8352]

Nothing to fear but fear itself and then it’s Jesus take the bars

[@mattgrosso8434]

Just got that pack, haven’t gotten out to test it but I’ll put it through the test for sure. Any tips for AZ heat because that’s where I’m riding

[@woodworm3615]

Move

[@kristinchrishadley936]

September through April.

[@Stevep324]

That’s a lot of weight, do you have to reset your sag to carry that weight?

[@desigart1089]

It's always good to be prepared for everything, but how much does it all weigh on our backs? not tired or uncomfortable? I only have water in my camel bag and very few tools and after a while I already feel a huge weight on my back!

[@woodworm3615]

I have no where near all this stuff. Gun. Water and snacks. Its endless on what you can take. Its fun being out there, but its not bootcamp.

[@jamesgeorgevellavella1961]

@@woodworm3615 it sounds like you haven’t gone out far enough. Unless you don’t care about abandoning the bike? Sometimes things fail or happen unexpectedly

[@woodworm3615]

Kyle, really! How heavy is that backpack? I know if I was down on the trail you would be my savior! But I am just water, protection and energy snacks. I go light.

[@kristinchrishadley936]

He mentioned that it was around 20 lbs.

[@richardhartley1705]

My pack contains tool kit first aid kit plug and oil pump bleed connector cable ties spare levers insulation tape fuses bladder pack and food and a phone👍👍

[@dougjc2000]

Seems like a lot of weight in your pack which wouldnt work for my lower back. I just carry 3 liters of water in my pack. Might consider a smaller set of soft saddlebags to carry some of that. I use some older wolfman enduro bags.

[@prometheusthefirethief3479]

i want a link to your toolkit lol

[@OreoCNX]

I ride alone often.I can't even change a tire aha

[@rosslenoir4373]

im a fat dude and my pack counterweights my gut beautifully.

[@woodworm3615]

Check that Sag!

[@kiara1757]

Hey i have a question, do you have some place to store gas? And if so where do you store gas just in case your bike is running low?

[@elihautamaki547]

he always puts it on his front fender...he's said its not the best but it works

[@joshellis6801]

Nice video

[@woodaywoodlo9752]

hey kyle off topic but my 2021 250 is running ruff in the 1/4 throttle range any tips?

[@brandynm5215]

if its a TPI bike, its probably a faulty crankcase pressure sensor.

[@woodaywoodlo9752]

@@brandynm5215 it's a sx

[@brandynm5215]

@@woodaywoodlo9752 yeah bud, there's 2 crancase pressure sensors. You can swap them and if it runs good you know one of the sensors is bad. It happened to my 21 te300i last week. I just swapped them and it's been running mint. Didn't even replace the other sensor yet.

[@woodaywoodlo9752]

@TELEGRAM ME:👉@Dirtbikechannel how do I telegram you?

[@nickg2431]

99.9 per cent of my off road riding is alone.fast in bursts not continually.2-3 separate water bottles,extra fuel can,2 phones.maintain my bikes.When you are on the "tipping point of being tired THAT is the time to stop and go home NOT attempt the final trail/section/hill

[@averyleidig6564]

Suck a useful video thank you for your videos

[@Yoda-em5mt]

Hey Kyle i,m a solo rider too keep your pack smooth on your back it is easier to clean and doesnt get pieces of bush and sticks stuck in it when riding over grown tracks , the venting on packs is bs , the one thing you need to ride solo is not be a dick head some people are just to stupid to take responsiblity for there actions , thumbs up from down under .

[@whoscook4481]

Wow

[@dmase9057]

Zip ties!

[@DirtBikeChannel]

They are really helpful sometimes.

[@WestRC12]

I would need a trailer to Carry all that shit lol

[@rusty6314]

I would be more concerned about coming back to a missing truck.

[@ethylcafe4391]

Hi kyle.. Im your filipino subsciber ..hope that iwin someday of your raffle bec.im always dreaming that soon ihave a dirtbike to use. Bec my bike is a china bike a heavy bike.... Im rejie garzon your fan from phillipines

[@Benallst]

you want to SURVIVE??? better buy my merch lol

[@thepopcornsniper5555]

I always ride alone and the only thing I take with me is my phone. I dont really give a shit 🤷‍♂️

[@matiasmaldonado510]

I do the same thing too bro, my phone and a knife 🔪 but after watching this video I'm gonna start carrying a bit more stuff with me, you never know what can happen.

[@jacobworld333]

This must be heavy

[@boblogIIIfan]

A bikelock incase your bike dies and you need to leave it and walk

[@lawrenceweber2010]

Too much unnecessary stuff. Extra water, water purifier, fire starter, space blanket or bivy, spark plug and minimal tools, plus my nitro pills (old and fit, but heart issue). Riding, racing for 55+ years, occasional tip over but no crashes I could not still ride. Having decent skills and not riding above one capabilities is the key. Riding alone need to consider you may have to walk out

[@garyharris2433]

Way over kill

[@zackedwards7803]

Man i bet that pack weighs 40 lbs

[@iddddaduncan]

None of that stuff helps if you knock yourself out, ask me how I know.

[@riderlife9937]

First comment hahaha

[@DirtBikeChannel]

Legend!

[@719vol]

better advice? Don’t. Just Don’t.

[@DirtBikeChannel]

Each to their own :)

[@719vol]

@@DirtBikeChannel Godspeed.