Long Distance Adventure Riding - PACK TO SURVIVE NOT THRIVE

[@diggy-d8w]

It's kool seeing it all laid out.... spread out so we might get a vision of the bigger picture? Truly one could split your trip into 4 1,000km trips all spacing an 8 day trip. And you still couldn't make a dent in seeing stuff.... that said, Iron Butt Awards come to my mind & all the weight carried along w/ how you packed it is most informative, in my humble opinion. I'm still saving me money for a bike & I like seeing how different guys/gals utilize their bike for long/short hauls. Lots to learn so I wish you a great trip & will watch for video drops as I know you'll have a lot of video ! peace

[@andrewwilson9057]

you will love the 15/43. ive got a bigbore drz and just got back from a melb to mount dare across the simo and back down via innamincka. I ran 16/42 mostly because i kept getting told it couldn't be done. sat on 130 lots, would shift into 5th at 90 and to be honest it was probably a bit tall as it would labour if you dropped under 100. i did change down to a 14 to cross the simo. i have ran 15/42 in the past a will probably go back to that for longer less hill orientated rides

[@The_Apprentice_Adventurer]

@@andrewwilson9057 sounds like a epic trip. The 15-43 thus far is perfect for 120km for me and feel it will suit this ride just fine. I did a bit of hard riding with it the other day and certainly would prefer a 15-44.

[@andrewwilson9057]

@@The_Apprentice_Adventurer enjoy the trip!!

[@montgomerybusch-pigg2722]

Have a great time Lance - looking forward to the updates

[@scotthumphreys1789]

Safe travels mate! Can't wait for the videos!

[@peterdawson7775]

Hope you have a great trip , having a decent chair to relax in after a long days riding is a must!🎉.

[@whiteunicornDR659]

As a fellow coeliac I can recommend some of the good quality baby food pouches. Easy to carry, doesn’t need to be heated, and is healthy.

[@returnrider4952]

That looks soooooo good. Looking forward to seeing the trip. I've got a collapsable chair and table made by Rocky Creek Designs. They're excellent and fold away quite small - maybe a bit smaller than the one you've got but not sure. I've also got the same kind of chair from Aldi - which works great LOL. I'm in Western Sydney so you've probably already gone screaming past me at some stage - Bells Line of Road over the mountains??? 🙂 Stay safe and enjoy every minute. Cheers.

[@The_Apprentice_Adventurer]

@@returnrider4952 yeah i hope to get some good footage to show my take of such a trip. Mate that’s my backyard. I use that road every trip to get out there.

[@6226superhurricane]

i take a down jacket it's about as warm as a decent new hoodie packs in a bag the size of a coke can and still squishes down even more than that.

[@CastIronRestore]

Nice shorts mate, looking good 🤪

[@retiredwaterdoctor]

Sally has a new set of boots and is chomping at the bit......let Sally loose and away we go. Great set up...lots of pointers for me...looking forward to your trip. Garth

[@The_Apprentice_Adventurer]

@@retiredwaterdoctor thanks mate. I hope the new tyres impress me. Fingers crossed.

[@outonthetracks]

I'm a coeliac too Lance and I know exactly what you mean about it being a major pain in the arse, especially when you are remote. Have a great trip and thanks for the info.

[@_JoshJB_]

Can confirm Lance does eat a lot on adventure rides. Especially when a kitchen can come through with gluten free. The chef at loyalty beach earned his money that night in the cape. 😂 Have a safe trip mate. Keen to see the videos

[@The_Apprentice_Adventurer]

@@_JoshJB_ ahhh Cape York. Even though we competed it I feel I have unfinished business up there. Good times though.

[@_JoshJB_]

@@The_Apprentice_Adventurer I’m ready for round two when you are.

[@370suzuki]

Fantastic cant wait, good luck

[@RealHooksy]

Good setup Lance. You might need a warmer sleeping bag though I recon mate. Good luck with the trip 👍

[@The_Apprentice_Adventurer]

@@RealHooksy yep I just put a -5 comfort into the kit.

[@bradmark1363]

Good set up mate, fir food, I'm the same I can no longer eat freeze dried chemicals meals.. I use on Track meals and take pre cooked packed rice packets. That and museli bars enough to do 500km hard riding days for me! Safe travels bro

[@The_Apprentice_Adventurer]

@@bradmark1363 I’d rather go hungry thanks eat a dehydrated meal these days. They never use to bother me but as I get older things just aren’t the same.

[@bradmark1363]

@The_Apprentice_Adventurer on track meals are more like fresh food, vac sealed, much the same can no longer eat said freeze dried food. On Track I find are a good option. But the old tuna n rice or crackers goes a long way! Hehe

[@wazza33racer]

I spent years running road trains up the flinders to Leigh Creek coal mine..........the mine is gone, long closed. But I remember those mountains, in the cool of the dark nights after midnight with the moon just above their peaks.

[@tims728]

Carting Anfo by any chance? The mine may be shut but those ranges will last forever.

[@wazza33racer]

@@tims728 Yep, AN ( Nitropril) ICI/Orica had the contract up to about 1999. Leigh Creek was a pretty steady road train per week (52 tons) unless the mine had rain in winter, the drill holes would get wet and need AN Emulsion.

[@budget-adventure]

Looking forward to the trip man. While the dream is to just jump on the bike and go you need to be realistic with taking gear as well. Yeah you could do the whole ride and not need a tube, have a flat tyre or to a wheel bearing, but what if you do. Keeping the empty water bottles is a great idea, you can always refill them down the road. I use the double walled steel water bottles just in case a wayward rock hide one and cracks the plastic. Good luck on the trip, I was out Cameron corner way last year and loved it

[@The_Apprentice_Adventurer]

@@budget-adventure thanks mate. I can’t wait for this one so I visit the places my dad once did.

[@Morphic-Realms.]

Lol not bringing the whole house just the garage mate... your onto it with the food choices, tom and lukes ftw, look forward to the trip as you would be frothin no doubt, enjoy brother...

[@The_Apprentice_Adventurer]

@@Morphic-Realms. 3/4 of e garage lol. Thanks mate. It’s going to be epic.

[@maccas44]

Good on ya Lance , looks an awesome set up, are you going to revisit any of your Dads memorial? Spots ?

[@The_Apprentice_Adventurer]

@@maccas44 absolutely. 1 I’ll be going straight past and keen to see if it’s still there and another I will do a small detour to suss it out. I bet I get bloody teary when I get there to.

[@johnschroder2365]

Whoa, that is a big trip for eight days. Lance, watch out for the skippys, there are heaps on the roads at the moment. Also, if you're travelling thru Narromine, try soul food cafe for best coffee (and they know the gf meaning). Enjoy, can't wait for you to load it on KZbin.

[@The_Apprentice_Adventurer]

@@johnschroder2365 I actually will be going through there on day one. I’ll take your word for it and stop in.

[@zwarst]

If you take a small bottle of lime juice and orange juice, mix with vodka one of those water bottles and enjoy with the pork crackle at camp.👍, note vodka make great antiseptic and OJ good for breakfast & lime for the fish you forgot to catch cauae yiu didnt pack a hand roll reel..😅

[@The_Apprentice_Adventurer]

@@zwarst good pointers mate. I do need to squeeze some grandfathers port in.

[@LostnRunning]

Sorry Lance, you don't know it but I was hoping to have a prototype aluminium tools / spares holder sent over to you before you left for this trip but it's been delayed due to ligament damage in my left hand from crashing my drz 6 weeks ago 🙄😁 I'll get onto you through the FB page soon. Goodluck with the trip dude, you look well setup there👍

[@The_Apprentice_Adventurer]

@@LostnRunning that sounds fancy, no dramas at all, speedy recovery mate.

[@LostnRunning]

@@The_Apprentice_Adventurer Haha I dunno about fancy but it'll be strong and secure. Cheers bloke, chat soon 👍

[@whiteunicornDR659]

Epic trip mate. If you had your time again would you cross in the same direction or go East to West?

[@The_Apprentice_Adventurer]

@@whiteunicornDR659 the direction for me was irrelevant but dictated more by the rest of trip. I think they both have their challenges.

[@tims728]

Fark mate 1100km in a day on a DRZ. I'll buy you a beer if we we ever pass on the trail in the bush in South Aussie!!!

[@The_Apprentice_Adventurer]

@@tims728 honestly I feel I’ll be stopping at my 900km campsite as I no doubt will be over doing anymore at that point. I’ll vibe it on the day though. My PB is 880ish.

[@tims728]

@@The_Apprentice_Adventurer Even 880km is impressive. I'll be in the Blinman area next week if I see the bike i'll happily buy you a beer in the Blinman Pub. About to finish walking the Heysen Trail from Cape Jervis to Parachilna Gorge. I have however ridden more than once through that area of the Flinders and up to Arkaroola and both east and West sides of the region. I know it pretty well. DRZ400 as well, Mosko Moto soft panniers and lightweight set up. Tavel safe mate.

[@The_Apprentice_Adventurer]

@@tims728 sounds like a plan, definitely stop me if you see me.

[@DrakorthaProductions]

what are those keto snacks called?

[@The_Apprentice_Adventurer]

@@DrakorthaProductions there called Blue Dinosaur, not exactly a true keto snack but are high in fats.

[@DrakorthaProductions]

@@The_Apprentice_Adventurer On my trips I like to buy a block of mature cheese and cut it into cubes and wrap in foil.

[@SteveDay-k7v]

Hi Mate, We live in Quorn in the Flinders Ranges, if you need a camping spot or a free bbq on the way give me a call

[@The_Apprentice_Adventurer]

@@SteveDay-k7v thanks mate. I just googled it and looks to be approx 120km south of our route. Good to have in the back of my mind though 👍

[@SteveDay-k7v]

@@The_Apprentice_Adventurer Safe travels

[@XLV750RD01]

It's MEE-TAS.

[@stevenloynds3691]

Don't think im gay ..but fuk bro im absolutely falling in luv with your channel and content....im 44 and what you do on a bike i want it so bad...i never got a rider license when i had kids and a misso but now im me and free im fukn keen.

[@The_Apprentice_Adventurer]

@@stevenloynds3691 absolutely nothing wrong with that 😉 Definitely pursue the dream my friend. Good thing is even on a L plate there are plenty of dual sports bikes available to explore from day one.

[@stevenloynds3691]

@@The_Apprentice_Adventurer I live near Lithgow and you probably know it better them me 🤣 but yes would love to see what's about I've been here 6 yrs and haven't seen much out there

[@The_Apprentice_Adventurer]

@@stevenloynds3691 let me know when your good to go. Might be able to build a beginners adventure ride with a few others and take the easier routes.

[@stevenloynds3691]

@@The_Apprentice_Adventurer cheers bro 100%

[@Gazzatron51]

Your tools/ spares kit seems excessive, why not use a flat axle nut spanner than socket and ratchet? Should only need around 10-12 tools that will do 99% every bolt / nut on the bike. Set up looks heaps better than your cover shot / Simpson's trip set up. Watch RTW Paul - How I Reduced My Load by 50% MOTOTREK

[@zafirov3772]

To much staff my friend. You’re not surviving you took you house and garage with you😂

[@anthonya7066]

Toilet paper, or are you using leaves and grass Lance?😂

[@The_Apprentice_Adventurer]

@@anthonya7066 hahaha I did forget that one. Yes one roll in a zip locked bag comes on the journey.