First Solo Motocamping Trip to Clear Lake Oregon, Part 1: The Journey, Finding a Site, Camp Setup

[@Motoramblings]

Had to cancel my most recent trip.....so I'm scouring KZbin for videos of riding/camping. Stumbled upon this video. Nice!ill be checking out more as time allows.

[@DorkintheRoad]

Thanks for watching. Sorry to hear about your trip.

[@sandywright6394]

Can't wait to pack up my Versys and head out! I am loving it!

[@Socalove-ss3xo]

You and me both😎

[@HippoDrones]

Awesome stuff, looking forward to seeing more from this series! :-)

[@DorkintheRoad]

There's at least one more coming from this trip. 😁

[@REDSHlRT]

Been away a bit but bike fever has kicked in while waiting for MN spring. KZbin surfing for motocamping gear ideas and found this. Keep up the great videos!

[@tommykawasaki9676]

👍 nice site ! The ol Versys hauls camp gear just as nice as any of em !

[@randomlyTrees]

Very cool! I’m planning my first solo camping trip in September. 5 days around the Olympics. I’m nervous as all hell but really excited.

[@DorkintheRoad]

You're going to have a blast!

[@noyopacific]

I started camping on public land (USFS & BLM mostly) outside of developed campgrounds a few years ago and love it. I started out using freecampsites.net to find them but have since learned how to find them on my own. Part of the fun is picking a spot on a map and looking for a nice looking accessible location on public land. If you can catch a Forest Service or BLM office open on a weekday they can helpful. This is an especially good option if you enjoy solitude or just want a spot to camp on a busy holiday. I found a spectacular meadow campsite next to a forest and along a creek in Oregon to watch the eclipse and didn't have a reservation. It is also nice that these "dispersed campsites" are free to use.

[@DFWMotoAdventures]

great vid, congrats on your first moto camp experience! It becomes addicting...

[@DanM518]

I'm loving that wind sheild compared to stock if I keep my stock one down soooo much bufferting slightly better up but I'm 6'3

[@BikesBoatsBivouacs]

Did you ever consider camping in a converted cargo /motohauler trailer?

[@DanM518]

O yeah are there no bugs there ? My wind shield is covered in about 20 minutes in NY

[@TheBamcrab]

As a 5'10, 140lb skinny dude with a boney ass... losing weight only does so much. :'( Sergeant Seats are the best recommended replacement for the Versys that I've found.

[@riderride8809]

Ha ha exploder. I have a 94 that I have Had since 95. Stay back you never know when they will let go! Lol

[@Dropbaud]

Dude, Do you have to step on the foot peg like I do to get onto the Versys 650? You packed a good amount of gear on your bike!

[@DorkintheRoad]

I used the peg a few times when it was all loaded up. I also used the "front kick" method of throwing my leg over.

[@ducfan9546]

Every time I watch Dork do that I know eventually I’m going to see that kickstand sink in and he’s going to fall hilariously.

[@michaelwright4525]

Is Part 2 available yet? Thanks

[@arthurb8631]

Did you ever have people take your stuff at the campsite while your on the bike?

[@DorkintheRoad]

Hasn't happened yet

[@slammingrooves]

Question unrelated to the video - can you fit your helmet in those panniers?

[@DorkintheRoad]

Yes it fits quite easily. 😁

[@slammingrooves]

Awesome, thanks!

[@FlySwann]

Subbing for my crf brother

[@DorkintheRoad]

Thanks!