Motorcycle Camping & Cooking in Trout River - 2023 Ep 27

I really like to do some cooking while motorcycle camping. The cooler and the two burner propane stove make it that much easier to eat good, healthy meals. I had stocked up in Corner Brook before heading up to Trout River Campground in Gros Morne National Park. For supper I had a chicken stir fry with a Crooked Feeder Oatmeal Stout. The next morning, for breakfast, it was coffee, an omelet and English muffin. It's a tough life out on the road.
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"Breakdown" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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[@just.my.2cents]

I'm in awe of your packing/unpacking stuff and what you bring with a motocycle and trailer!!! I have a 24ft Winnebago Navion, towing a Smart for two and I have yet to organize my stuff like you do. I'm learning much from your videos! Thx

[@OldGuyonaBike]

I learn a little soething new almost every time I go out on the road. Gotta be organized when you're out for months with little space.

[@hrmacdonald4471]

I enjoyed the cooking video...the mucic & the cooking was very relaxing....thanks for posting!

[@OldGuyonaBike]

It was the kind of video I needed to edit on a still cold winter's evening.

[@sf100800]

camping meals are always the best

[@OldGuyonaBike]

I totally agree. Love planning them. Love making them. Love eating them and I even enjoy the cleaning up. The squirrels like it when I cook in camp too.

[@roadtripper5553]

Love it much enjoyed now I'm going to get something to eat

[@OldGuyonaBike]

I actually had to make a stir fry tonight too.

[@westcoast01letsride]

A great shot of your cook station level device, surprised others didn't pick up on that. Waiting for the next one.

[@OldGuyonaBike]

I think I have a more level stove on the road than I have ever had at home lol.

[@SpyderWayne]

Haha, you had a cute little visitor... hopefully not a visitor looking to be a stow away. That "paring" knife at the beginning of the video has been pumping iron 😳🤣 Ahhhhhh, when there's sizzling sounds when camping, something good is cookin' !!!

[@OldGuyonaBike]

You know I love my cast iron pans. they produce the best sizzle. The little bugger only got a few crumbs and did not hide away in a tote. Love that knife... intimidates the toughest vegetables and meats.

[@chiefonelung9415]

Wow! What a good-looking meal. You seem to be quite the chef. I'm still in the process of deciding on different gear that I want to pack. So I'm still packing and unpacking and packing and unpacking again. I'll get it figured out after I do one or two overnight camping trips. I sure enjoy your Videos. Be safe out there.

[@OldGuyonaBike]

I've got my basic pack down pretty well. Still juggling for what I need for 4+ months on the road with all the weather I can possibly run into. One thing I don't like to compromise on is my food!

[@TexRider]

when I left Caliboga after seeing you I had no trailer lights. I left the cable to long and it rubbed on the road and was cut. Lesson learned haha I repaired the wires when I got home.

[@OldGuyonaBike]

It happens... I am going to replace all the trailer light wiring when the weather gets warmer. There seems to be a weak ground somewhere. Might have a little corrosion in a connection. Had problems with that right turn signal all summer and sometimes with the running lights.

[@garysbackroadadventures]

Great to see you had help getting the dishes done. Two things I now need to add. 1. The stainless steel bourbon cup. I would feel more like a sophisticated gentleman drinking out of that instead of a dirty coffee mug. 2. The awesome muffin toaster. That thing was awesome. Does it have a ceramic bottom? Great video.

[@OldGuyonaBike]

The cup is actually a stainless steel wine goblet with the base cut off. Fits perfectly in my stainless steel coffee mug so it does not take up extra space when packing. Yes, we all need a little class when in camp. Those toasters have been around forever. My parents had one for camping with us kids 60 years ago. Thin steel base with holes in it. www.amazon.ca/DGQ-Toaster-Foldable-Portable-Stainless/dp/B08LH1Q5B4/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1NGOTK64AMRI8&keywords=coleman+camp+stove+toaster&qid=1678578696&sprefix=camp+toaster%2Caps%2C207&sr=8-4

[@garysbackroadadventures]

@@OldGuyonaBike I just gotta find a place to get the stainless steel wine goblet. I have the same coffee mug so it would fit as well. Got the toaster in the cart already.

[@garysbackroadadventures]

@@OldGuyonaBike I found one on Amazon after a few searches. Gonna order one.

[@tomfillmore9710]

Supper and breakfast looked good Jim looks like you are eating healthy I should be following you my eating habits could be better for sure I do a lot of walking and snowshoeing but to many sweets have a great night see on the next video take care

[@OldGuyonaBike]

I don't get a lot of exeercise outside of work and camping so eating as healthy as I can and having portion control are really important to me. Salty snacks are my weakness.

[@Klt-po5bj]

Might want to rename this video to old guy cooking with a machete

[@codraven57]

That's not a knife, this is a knife says Jim.

[@OldGuyonaBike]

If I run in to a sketchy onion, no problem.

[@richardmourdock2719]

I thought exactly the same. Poor chicken didn't stand a chance.

[@willisbelcherjr.6119]

Jim I've been meaning to ask about your totes. what are the sizes and where did you find those with the raised lids. I have bought a couple but I'm not satisfied with what I have.😃

[@OldGuyonaBike]

I certainly lucked into those totes. Fit so well they could have been made for the Mini Mate. They are a Canadian Tire exclusive which doesn't help those in the States. www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/mastercraft-tinted-transparent-heavy-duty-storage-box-with-latched-lid-assorted-sizes-1421677p.1421677.html?loc=plp I use the 36 l & 16 l sizes. They are often on sale. That raised lid is so convenient.

[@willisbelcherjr.6119]

@@OldGuyonaBike thanks, being in the states I can't import them, but I did find something similar at Home Depot. Riding keeps us young.

[@Gaddman01]

Hey James, I’m intrigued do you buy ice every day for the cooler. Would it have been easier to hook up an electric cooler or are they just to heavy

[@OldGuyonaBike]

In temps over 30C/85F, I found on that trip that I needed ice almost every day if I was carrying milk, eggs and bacon (typical for me). Main meal meat, i.e. a chicken breast, pork chop or steak would be a eat the same day as buying so just being cool rather than cold was ok. Veggies and fruit only need to be cool. The electric coolers only drop the temp by about 30 degrees so on a 85 degree day you would still need ice although it would last longer. Those coolers tend not to be well insulated. Actual 12 volt fridges take a lot of power and usually have limited storage space due to thicker insulation and the compressor. I worry about riding through rain with them as they need access to fresh air and the fan inlates could let a lot of water in. They are also heavy as are the rotomolded coolers even though those are quite efficient. I did try something this year with extra insulation and there will be a video on that later this winter. I still budget for a bag of ice per day even if I don't buy one. Long term on the road, it is always a juggle to keep food cold and fresh.

[@Gaddman01]

Read your article in the Adventure Rider magazine from earlier in the year, very good.

[@michaelspiak3998]

Kind of sick seeing cooking. Not very interesting at all. How about more content on points of interest of the island.

[@OldGuyonaBike]

So sorry you were disappointed. I certainly did not mislead in the title and threw in a breakfast to boot... you could have just skipped watching. Funny thing is, I just had someone the other day ask if I was going to show more of what I do in camp and another saying seeing what and how I cook was making him think about getting a trailer for his bike so he could live better while camping. Can't please everyone, so I guess I'll just have to keep putting out what I've got.

[@michaelspiak3998]

@@OldGuyonaBike Yes you are right. I just felt that it was too much for me.

[@691053]

I guess the ones who don’t like these videos are not camping, probably more staying in motels and hotels. I’m doing the same type of camping/travelling and really enjoy every episode. Seeing your way of doing things is very helpful, thanks for all the little tricks, you’re a pro! 👍👏

[@OldGuyonaBike]

@@691053 Some people are looking for entertainment, some are looking for scenery and roads, some are looking for information and some are lookiing for a complete experience. I'm trying to show the complete experience. We know it's not only about sunshine, twisties and beer. The main thing is just being prepared for what the road brings to us... I try to show what eveeryday is like, not just the highlights. I'm also having fun doing it.