How I packed for a three-week motorcycle camping trip.

See how I packed my BMW R1250GS for a three-week camping trip across the US.
Products I talk about:
Hyke and Byke tent: amzn.to/3O6l9GM
66L waterproof duffle bag: amzn.to/44sRgrf
Cookware: amzn.to/46Zu0CQ
Camp chair (different brand but looks to be the same as mine): amzn.to/3Q2WC8h
Thermarest camp pillow: amzn.to/3OmXdQO
Sleeping bag: amzn.to/3q02FQk
Sleeping pad: amzn.to/3Kavr7B
Inflator for sleeping pad: amzn.to/44SisQ0
Grill: amzn.to/3OoziQZ
Rok Straps: amzn.to/43ClUgr
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[@lorenzor3618]

Probably best description of gear organization for 2 weeks trip I have ever seen in YTube channels... thanks for that.

[@mustachemoto]

What a compliment! Thanks!

[@albertfranz69]

A really helpful and straightforward video. I like your Style! Thank you ✌️

[@mustachemoto]

Glad it was helpful! Please subscribe if you haven't, I've got more videos in the works.

[@shaunsartin788]

My iPad Pro got wet the year before last in the same cases. Keyboard ended up failing. Now aside from the sleeve, I put it into a 2.5gal zip lock to ensure protection from the elements. Nice set-up!

[@mustachemoto]

I haven't had any water get in mine, but the ziploc would be good insurance!

[@advphilnb]

Great video! Lots of helpful tips and tricks. I’m just getting into short moto camping trips, and I appreciate your honest opinions, practicality, and not over-selling anything. Looking forward to your vids, Cheers from New Brunswick, Canada (East of Maine).

[@mustachemoto]

Thank you! Glad you found it helpful, I'll keep them coming!

[@pinecreekkennels850]

Well made video, thank you. New subscriber and looking forward to watching more of your travels. Some good tips, keeping things in smaller bags really helps with organization.

[@mustachemoto]

Thank you!! So glad you liked the video and subscribed. I'll keep the content coming!

[@lesliekilby7174]

Thanks for the information. I especially appreciate your info on the Wild Heart bag. How easy it is to tie down and how much it holds. Useful item.

[@mustachemoto]

For the price, they are amazing bags! Their saddlebags are also a great option. I have a set I use for shorter trips when I'm going to be riding offroad. amzn.to/3vi3uqx

[@simonmills2375]

Hey thanks for that. I feel a lot better now, that's the kinda stuff I carry. Only I've got a Himalayan....which is a bit overloaded 😊 cheers from NZ

[@mustachemoto]

Awesome, glad to know I'm in good company!

[@usmcshepherdE9]

Great video…I enjoy your relaxed demeanor and direct and to the point…new subscriber

[@mustachemoto]

Awesome! Thank you so much!

[@903lew]

I love using the shoe boxes to keep organised. Only thing is if it would be pouring and they’d get soggy. I normally pack in packing cubes and pouches but I’ll give this a try.

[@mustachemoto]

Yeah, if they got wet that would be a problem. I've looked for plastic boxes, but haven't found any the ideal size... and I'm a runner, so I've got shoe boxes for days. I can just swap them out when they start to fall apart!

[@stefano1983]

Many thanks Ben for the goo ideas. Very helpful. Go ahead. You go great. 👍

[@mustachemoto]

My pleasure! Please subscribe, I've got more videos in the works!

[@stefano1983]

@@mustachemoto I subscribed immediately after your first video. Greetings from Germany. Stefano on a Royal Enfield Himalayn.

[@richardgiles2484]

That's a lot of kit for 3 weeks 😮

[@mustachemoto]

I let the kit fill the space I had! I certainly could have made due with less, or I could have stayed on the road for 3 months and not needed anything else.

[@richardgiles2484]

@bengray5455 yes mate 🤣 I tend to pack especially clothes and then bin half of it and done 2500k miles around northern Spain recently and still come back with clothes I didn't use 🤣🤣

[@Doublecheesemoto]

Nice work….. I just got a ‘23 GSA and am looking for different ideas…… it would be a cool thing if everyone in the ADV community did a load out video. I could watch these type of videos all night. Safe travels!

[@mustachemoto]

Thanks! I agree, everyone does it differently and there's always a new trick you can pick up to make life on the road a little bit easier. If you connect your iPhone to the bike, check out this video about how to get the phonebook to actually work: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2ekp51tfaeHhMk And be sure to subscribe, I've got more videos in the works!

[@andrewj22]

Holy crap, that's way more stuff than I bring. Guess you didn't have a pillion filling up the cases with their stuff.

[@mustachemoto]

hahahaha, nope, just me. I definitely could have pared it down, but it was my first long road trip and the temps went from below freezing to the upper 90s, so I had quite the range of gear. I get by with just two soft panniers when I'm on a shorter camping trip.

[@yohaan9]

Thanks for the bags. I was looking for a bag that can easily be strapped at the back on my bike. I'll look for a similar one with a smaller size :)

[@mustachemoto]

awesome, glad this helped. The same company makes a 40L version amzn.to/45vG6lr that comes with the same soft tie setup. PS: please subscribe if you haven't, I've got more videos on the way!

[@yohaan9]

@@mustachemoto Thank you, and yes, Subbed :)

[@Glasshousebc]

Great idea with shoe boxes

[@mustachemoto]

Thanks, they really do work well. Please subscribe, I've got more videos in the works.

[@daddystu7046]

You've certainly got all the toys :)

[@mustachemoto]

I've been piecing my gear together for a very long time! Please subscribe, I've got more videos in the works.

[@daddystu7046]

@@mustachemoto Subscribed - Have a new (old) Yammy Tracer 700 coming soon so always open to touring tips n tricks.

[@paulmayr1002]

Thanks for even more cool ideas/tips! About that fly rod/reel ... which set is that & how do you like it? Thx!

[@mustachemoto]

Glad you liked it (subscribe for more if you haven't already). The fly rod was a 7-piece version of this one, but it looks like they quit selling it: amzn.to/3ZzU4RH It doesn't cast very far, as you can probably imagine from the price, but it's easy to carry.

[@paulmayr1002]

@@mustachemoto Sweet ... thank you! I have zero fly fishing experience and a 30+ year hiatus from spin casting, so I'm looking into options. I couldn't live with myself if I didn't TRY to do some fishing in CO/some of the surrounding states that die hards pay good bank to travel from around the US/the world to fish.

[@manueldietz4270]

Hey! Could you tell me what camera you used for shooting the photos at the start of the video? Keep up the great work!

[@mustachemoto]

Sure. I’m a Fujifilm guy. On the trip I took the X-E3 (the smallest camera I have) and the 18-55 “kit” lens. I wish I had also taken a telephoto lens and will definitely take one on my next long trip.

[@ParrotHead1809]

Great Vid - Question - the link in the description points to the Big Agnes Rapide SL, not the Q-Core? Which did you use? I love the idea of the mini inflator too, alas it's one more thing to keep charged.

[@mustachemoto]

Good catch! I have the Q-Core SLX which they quit making. I think the Rapide SL replaced it. The mini inflator is amazing and actually holds a great charge. I think I only recharged it once on the three-week trip, and you can always blow the mattress up by mouth if you had to.

[@2005CessnaPilot]

Ben, do you attend the BMW rallies? What are your thoughts? I see a North Florida (LIve Oak, FL) BMWNEF Winter Rally in Jan. 2024. Never been to one.

[@mustachemoto]

I've been to one BMW rally a long time ago, but I only went to meet up with a friend and stayed just a few hours... it didn't do much for me. I'd rather be out riding by myself or with a friend or two than hanging out at a rally. BUT, I do have a friend that absolutely loves them and goes all the time, so I guess it really depends on your personality.

[@steveschaefer5835]

Are you saying ROK Straps that are like bungee cords but better? He said so quick I wasn’t sure.

[@mustachemoto]

Yes, Rok Straps. Here's an amazon link to them: amzn.to/43ClUgr They're super secure and easy to use. I keep them in my pannier all the time and use them when I have to carry light stands or anything else large on the bike. They have loops on the ends, not hooks like a traditional bungie cord. They are also mostly webbing with a short section of flat bungie and they have a fastex buckle that clips them together.

[@steveschaefer5835]

@@mustachemoto Thanks

[@EastCoastLtd]

what about clothes?? did I miss something??

[@mustachemoto]

I did skip over that because there wasn't much... I showed the puffy and the extra pair of pants. Other than that it was three pairs of socks, three pairs of underwear and a couple t-shirts. That's it.