Field Testing the 'Best Value' Motocamping Kit + First Camping Trip on the 2024 KTM 790 Adventure

[@DualSportDuffer]

I got a new Dork in the Road video, I got a Mr. Puff Puff, I got a brewed hot beverage, and I’m sitting on the back porch in the Appalachians listening to it rain. I have a ride on my DRZ planned in the Nantahala National Forest tomorrow. Life is pretty dang sweet right now.

[@BrianDoherty-e8s]

Sounds like you are enjoying the true spirit of the Dork, enjoying a hot beverage on the back porch listening to it rain. Right on! The thing about us Americans, we work so hard and sometimes do not stop to enjoy the fruits of our labor. Like you plan, time to get out on the moto rig and have some fun. Keep 'er between the ditches, my friend!

[@woundedtiger7547]

Always Good 😊

[@1905flyer3]

As I sit here in my MotoCampNerd shirt, I think I’ll run to my favorite campsite tomorrow night. Thanks Dork, Ben and Mary!

[@soilsmanadv6673]

what an awesome day to camp off the bike.

[@BrianDoherty-e8s]

This was one giant ad for Motocamping Nerd, but it was so authentic. Nice touch to bring up wisdom your father taught you. That nugget about leaving the door open for opportunity was dead on. The chickens will always come home to roast -- if you do good things, good things will return! I really liked how you kicked back to enjoy a good cigar and a Coors Light; without some personal enjoyment we become like Church Lady from SNL -- cold and efficient and dead to the world. Life is for living! As far as firewood goes, I find it more convenient and free to carry a small folding bow saw. In a few minutes you can have a night's worth of firewood from surrounding dead wood within a few hundred feet and at the same time removing some fuel load from the forest. That is a good two-fer. Nice video, Dork!

[@DorkintheRoad]

Yeah you're not allowed to harvest around campgrounds in these parts. Which makes sense because if everyone did it there would be no woods to enjoy. Appreciate the view and the compliments!

[@MarcSherwood]

The way that your sleeping bag connects with the pad is a feature that I did not know that I needed, or that it existed, before this video. Last year I splurged on a high-end bag, but now think it is lacking. Watching your videos is now costing me money, but I can't stop watching them now. I'll send you the invoice at the end of the quarter.

[@ynotjf]

You know Ben.. You recommend the MSR Explorer Riding Gear several months ago and based on your recommendation I purchased a set for myself. It didn’t work out well for me because it fit poorly so I returned it but.. you are still wearing your MSR gear and that tells me you are a man of your word and your recommendation have meaning! Thanks for your honesty..

[@mikem9953]

Man did you nail it with talking yourself out of it, nit picking the ‘minimal’ work involved and being negative. That is so me! Then you do it and you’re yelling to yourself under your helmet ‘This is awesome! I should’ve left yesterday! Next weekend for sure!’ But then it seems to be the same old fight with myself. Yes I’m an odd duck, with major depressive disorder. Not fun, but just get off your azz and do it, and it really is a lot of fun. Bonus, totally legit reason to buy a bike. 🤣 I know I’m preaching to the choir here, but that hit me like a ton of bricks. Also, that waterfall was amazing! Like something you see in the movies from another country or something. Very cool videos sir. Can’t wait for my 2024 KLX 230 to come in Cheers, Mike.

[@darcyh2889]

Hey mate. Very much enjoyed your video and took a lot away from your philosophical outlook. I've followed you for some time from my home in Newcastle, New South Wales Australia and have just bought a himalayan and have been setting it up and getting some dirt time to feel comfortable on the bike. I'm a reasonably fit 57yo and your video blogs have certainly helped to calm my own anxieties of the "unknowns". Keep up the good work and the openness of your experiences. 👍👌

[@marklanders630]

When I worked construction I'd start drinking Coors light at seven in the morning and finish up around ten at night. That and two packs of Marlborough a day took its toll though. Last time I had a cigar I thought it would kill me. Heart was racing like crazy. I'm 55 now, run 3-5 miles a day, don't drink or smoke anymore. Honestly, I feel better now than I felt in my twenties.

[@robertmcmahon1221]

Good job staging different shots

[@The10thManRules]

When my situation turns green, I'm investing in a whole moto camping setup. I love being by myself. Even just watching someone else do what I fantasize about has a smile on my face. I'm taking notes in order to cover all bases and likely scenarios, so I don't buy BS.

[@dstubby82]

18:45 These kinds of hobbies are so helpful because they're meditative in at least two fashions. 1. Challenging riding keeps you in the zone of proximal development (very rewarding by itself), where your brain is forced to only be "in the moment." 2. Quiet time in nature allows your mind to wander and reflect opening up room for both serendipity and introspection. Long story short: Go outside. 😁

[@BLKXJ96]

The ASMR morning pack up is so appropriate. I think a beer can Coozie would be a cool addition the the store also...

[@NunyaBusiness...]

I ordered stuff from @MotoCampNerd and I can't wait to get out and use it! I don't camp off a bike, but if it's good enough on a bike the space saved in a little truck is huge too! I appreciate you pointing me in his direction.

[@Beefadon]

This video is mighty wholesome, 8 minutes in was easy. Once a month is such a good goal, going to try pick that one up.

[@frankmorales3471]

Great video, I appreciate your commentary on random subjects. Being in nature and the silence of the outside world rejuvenates your mind.

[@mrmbr]

COOOOKIE crisp. Nothing better than just enjoying the moment, a fire and time to reflect

[@Techbrentc]

I came across your channel researching KLR videos. Love your content. Keep up the great work.

[@andyackerman7123]

You had me at 18 inch zucchini ❤❤❤

[@osimnod]

Your dad's wisdom could be related to the Boy Scouts Slogan: Do a good turn daily. Reviewing the Oath, Law and Motto isn't a poor choice of time, either. Thanks for sharing this episode of returning to nature.

[@owenminor]

Peak Refuel curry meal is the best they have. OMG it's sooooo good for freeze dried.

[@WhoMadeWhoProds]

Gaiter as a pillow case. Done! Great video.

[@TheMotoShaman]

"I'm so sweaty, but look!" Write this on my tombstone! The older I get the more opportunities I look for sitting and being...

[@oldfordguy]

Appreciate the honest review of the Jetboil. I was almost ready to purchase one, but then saw your video where the igniter doesn't work, so I'll look for another product.

[@shreedevi2005]

That neck gaiter/buff as a pillow case is genius.

[@rickybobby1055]

Beautiful waterfall, awesome job on not giving up and making the trek so we could get a peek! Absolutely amazing

[@cyconlon908]

Just found this channel. Love It. Will be nonstop watching. Central Indiana resident. 30 years of street riding sport bikes and cruiser. Love backpacking and camping. Strangely have never moto camped. Looking forward to my first dual sport or small adventure bike.

[@givannimikel4586]

I remember cookie crisp commercials from the 90s...I'm now old....I'll go cry now.

[@bigfootwookie1060]

Bro.. i wish i lived in the states i would love to go camping with you and chill, much love from australia and love the content its been super informative and always a good chuckle!! thanks heaps man

[@goatman3828]

You are aware that your camp shoes are equivalent to steel toe boots in most of the warmer countries in the world. Ive seen guys welding on bridges in flip-flops! Climb 100 ft trees barefoot. It is kinda amazing juat how soft we are in America. I need shoes just to make the hike to the bathroom! Love your no B.S. channel. You are a natural comedian. 🍻

[@87stuntman87]

I ordered this list for my 5k mile trip this fall! Thank you

[@74motorhead]

Great video as always. I wanted to thank you, I started watching your videos about six months ago and now I have to bikes. So thank you !

[@SydewayzStan]

Awesome campground. I've used the Echo Park 20 bag down to 30 degrees and it works great for me. This was with sleeping in sweatpants and a hoodie also and I was toasty.

[@BdaciousM]

You are the man. Great video. Very entertaining and informative. Was glad you put all the gear to work from the previous video. I'm becoming a big fan of the channel and that 790!

[@jrodriguez8216]

Love moto camping videos. I enjoy when you combine the particulars about the equipment and what you do. This teaches us who want to get into it. Also the general set up. More please.

[@advredbikes]

You have to love that you get the neck gator in almost every video these days, I think we all feel that way Ben when we’re looking to go out somewhere and think it’s too much to pack too much to set up and then we’re out there we go why did they think that, thanks for sharing. Thanks for sharing and yes steam is hot and thanks very much for the content. Moto Camp nerd has great products. Look forward to the next video.

[@ShaneMcGlaun]

You’ll need the adapter for the exped widget if you use a big Agnes sleeping pad. Motocampnerd sells the part or the file to 3d print one.

[@blubbertalk]

Been watching you for years Ben, got my sleeping pad and bag because of you and its been amazing. This video made me smile, still love your energy and everything you do, please keep at it! Hope to run into you out on the road someday

[@luffypelao]

I really enjoyed this video. Very natural and authentic, one can feel that it is there with you. Thank you, greetings from Spain!!

[@Rolltide530]

Just ordered my new Big Agnes | Echo Park 40°F sleeping bag from the ole Moto Camp Nerd! Can wait to use it on my upcoming motorcycle camping trip. Thanks for the videos🤘🤘. Be safe.

[@cloydchiro]

The quiet time hits deep AF! Love my mountain camping.

[@Just4Gordon]

Great idea for the neck gator as a pillow (fillo) cover👍

[@philallen301]

I about fell off the chair laughing when you put your hand over the steam. That exactly something I would do. 😂😂

[@ukjeeper]

THIS!

[@brucet1467]

I know you probably won't read this, Dork in the road, but for anyone else that does. Dehydrated meals prep instructions are only good up to like 4,000 feet. and you should double the time for every 4,000 feet added. However, from my experience, if you are at 6,000 feet then you should add an extra 5ish minutes to the cook time. You won't get the dry stuff in your meal when you do this. I hope this helps anyone that reads it!

[@kekenooutthere3095]

Dehydrated meals work better if you wrap it in a fleece or down jacket - keeps the heat in - I do this while ski touring here in Australia

[@ukjeeper]

Glorious scenery. Reminds me of the HOH rainforest.

[@blackhawkhockey]

I like your philosophy Mr. Dork!

[@jasongratz4348]

Great video!! I think the set up and tear down is all part of the experience!! Really like the moto camp videos!!

[@duanestiles4821]

Great job on the vids i can sit down on the couch and watch your videos while I recover from my second back surgery thanks again for the vid and if you don’t mind tell me how many bikes you have and what kind are they thanks Mr dork

[@black_widow_overland]

Man.. Watching these moto camp videos makes me wanna go moto camp. To bad it's like winter out there and I'm at work 😒. Safe travels. Great content

[@sethgray4773]

Man Ben I love your videos and they get me so excited to get out and camp! Looking to do quite a bit of moto camping this year off my 2015 Husky 501 🤘

[@anneligustafsson16]

Back to motocamping! Well done. Going on an offroad training camp this weekend. We are going to sleep in tents. Worried to freeze to death. We still have below freezingpoint in the nights here in Sweden. I have decided to testcamp on our yard to night to test my gear. 😂

[@JeffreysGrabItAndGrowl]

One of the best videos yet! And yes, Cascadia Park awesome 😎! See ya at Great Loop 😊!

[@Haytifdad]

Well done Sir... ambiance, angles, and alcohol.

[@JeffreysGrabItAndGrowl]

PS glad to see you took the hike! I have those boots too and are amazingly comfortable for hiking. Not the lightest of course but found they work well here in Arizona too protecting from cactus, snakes and other crawlers…

[@Genericname218]

thanks ben

[@Anath525]

This video was genuinely awesome. I can't really explain it but damn it made me feel very happy. I really love the set up you show cased in the video, especially the sleeping bag and pillow technique!

[@jimmywaters8929]

Thanks for that. Really appreciate it. Just what I needed. I really should get out Moto camping once a month as well. Here in Australia we have many many things that can kill you such as spiders, snakes octopuses, crocodiles and ex-wives. but we don’t have hairy land sharks! I think they’re also called bears, those you can keep, anyway be excellent to each other. 🙏

[@MotoFishy]

I recently slept in the Big Agnes Echo Park 20 and it was 38 out that night. I didn't even need to zip it up all the way. Those things are very likely better than their ratings.

[@DorkintheRoad]

Yeah I was super warm on this trip as well.

[@2fastnlight]

View through the wheel is cool, you should add one in more camp vids

[@TheTrajan1968]

I am also a “Ben”, have ordered some more merch from MotoCamp Nerd including my Dork gaiter. Have fun out there!

[@DorkintheRoad]

Bens are so smart!

[@combathacker4257]

Great video, thanks for sharing. I just got a 790 ADV, what size rackless bags are you running on that?

[@bradlake239]

I’m really considering getting a brand new Ktm 790. Just wondering how you are liking yours thus far? Going to keep the 22 Klr around for friends to ride.

[@DorkintheRoad]

so far so good.

[@easy4steve]

hey , great video , you are right to get out and enjoy life , good to see you riding to 790 , i hope you are enjoying it . looks the part . awesome stuff . yes i ride KTM . cheers Steve/Australia

[@MotoCampAdv]

Good person Ben is .

[@owenminor]

Let Peak sit for 15-20 min. The package insulates really well. Use more water on most flavors. Esp curry. It gets you more lovely juice.

[@MotoCampNerd]

This is the way

[@turbolag5107]

You know I just had a thought, check out the Perdomo 30th year anniversary sticks they just came out with. I have tried all three shades and they are all amazing. I think the sun grown was my favorite.

[@markust8904]

i enjoyed this vid, and your rambling at that lovely empty campsite. Getting away from the world, sit and have a beer, and just be, fantastic. Getting that camp fire setup was wonderful and comforting. The dehydrated meal not so much. If you made real food this would be excellent+. I would make an attempt to camp there, if it would stop F****** snowing here so i could go.

[@dookieshoes141]

Been camping, multi day backpacking, and riding motorcycles all my life, but have never moto camped. I'm finally going to get into it and I'm stoked to go. I'm crossed between the two Big Agnes bags, can you put out a short or post with a comparison between the two in features and packed size? Trying to see if the down is worth the extra coin.

[@DorkintheRoad]

The diamond park is better but not twice as good. Diminishing returns on the price as with everything camping-related.

[@POLEXICANHUSSAR]

For the longest time you have reminded me of someone. I finally figured it out when you said, "Once Ive gone some place worth going, probably not going anywheres else" That and the bit about the Zucchini... You remind me of Ricky from TPB :P

[@leighhill9185]

Just sit and be. Love it mate, awesome vid and real talk, I love it for all the same reasons! Legend :)

[@aleczanderg8765]

Those cookie bites are awesome. They are my creature comfort when backpacking.

[@jessemarshall7176]

When I used to smoke cigars those were my go to’s

[@retiredwaterdoctor]

Great relaxing video....I felt my stress leaving me.....bring it on....the camping has begun for another season. Keep up the great work. Garth

[@henryvaneyk3769]

You guys in the US have access to so much good stuff.

[@MD-4]

Awesome video. Can't wait to do this very soon

[@mrmbr]

Motocamping with the Dork. My favorite vids!

[@AT2021Rocker]

This was true DITR video! That KTMis a photobomb devil, always sneaking into the shot, lol!

[@ttrguy9952]

Ben Favorite channel of all time! Love it Bud! 👍👍 Ride SAFE and BE safe!

[@MsBugs2]

I’m leaving Sweet Home on June 1 headed for tuktoyaktuk. Maybe see you on the road

[@DorkintheRoad]

have a great trip!

[@Yardsale17]

Hey if this was on the 17 it was my birthday, and I was camping in the redwoods love the content will definitely be looking to get some moto camping gear

[@Jeredsmith]

Hey ben i do the same with trying to plan a trip or a big ride so far. I think some of the big things for me is I feel bad for leaving my animals behind. I definitely feel the packing everything on the bike and trying to to over pack.

[@ADVEnthusiastDad]

Some of my favorite quotes, “Bens know things and they drink.” 😂 “I’m high on exercise” 😂😂😂and “are you watching waiting for me to cut myself?”😂😂😂😂😂

[@myronhorvathsk]

When you’re lighting your Jetboil or trying using the prezo igniter try not opening the gas valve near as far as you did. Open the gas valve so just a little is coming out. I think the oxygen/gas ratio is too saturated with fuel to not light.

[@DorkintheRoad]

I'll give it a shot.

[@cliff1551]

21:01 think that saying what goes around comes around

[@JoeImburgia]

What a great video! Very inspirational, Dork!

[@missirritated4872]

Love your channel! Blessings from homeless in Indiana

[@rowdyrob2917]

Hey can you please do a review on the tusk bags on the 790

[@cliff1551]

21:01 think that saying is what goes around comes around

[@urbancavemanintheak7732]

Great video Ben. Keep up the good work!

[@bigjoe4020]

To answer your question @20:26 I was waiting for the chair to collapse. So THAT gear review was a total success ! rsm8

[@DorkintheRoad]

That's why I switched to the one that's all metal. The ones with plastic couplers weren't cutting it.

[@jeffhopper3186]

23:10 Pro tip: To use the igniter on the jet boil, turn the gas way down to a much lower level. Once the fire is started you can crank it up!

[@DorkintheRoad]

I'll give it a shot.

[@davyboycolon530]

I really enjoy your content and your prospective on the motorcycle community and life in general

[@DorkintheRoad]

Thank you very much!

[@Metaldamien]

I am getting my first motorcycle in a couple weeks. I have been camping and hunching my whole life and I'm going to film my first motorcycle camping vlog. When I get the bike I'll tag you in it

[@jnel57]

Very entertaining video and relatable. I love motorcycle camping but while traveling I find that unless you are going to stay for at least 2 nights then it is a lot of work and you lose 2 hours of riding time from set and tear down and so I elect to stay at hotels to get further down the road Best video in awhile and I thank you for the comic relief

[@cliff1551]

17:53 how's the tusk tires .

[@GlennO1961]

25:50 Peanut butter & beer? Modern day interpretation of manna & honey. Food of the gods. Now if MotoCampNerd could only ship internationally...🤔

[@Hoshi_Toranaga]

FDA was unable to prove that puffing of cigars has a negative health effect, hence should not considered smoking by your insurance. Also I recommend you try Valentino Siesto cigars, best I had so far, even beats my previous favorite the Fuente Forbidden X.

[@upcountryoffroad2906]

Sorry If I missed it. What was the total cost out the door for the Motocamp Nerd approved Items you are using in this video?

[@petekraemer6613]

Love this stuff-and remember, Monch monch magically takes weight off of motorcycles ;- )