Motorcycle Camping Tent

This video shows my tent that I use for motorcycle camping. You will see me setup the tent out in the bush and give you a guided tour of it with all my gear in it. There is also footage of me trying to find my motorcycle jacket that fell of the back of the bike in the bush. LOL
I now sell this tent:
www.bikerbits.com.au/motorcycl...

[@BikerBits]

G'Day Danny, does not matter what bike you ride mate, they all have 2 wheels and a motor :-) Glad you found the video useful. Have fun camping! Cheers... Mark

[@BikerBits]

G'Day mate, thanks and I'm glad you found it informative. Great to hear you're getting your first motorbike and I think you'll love the difference of camping with a motorcycle. I don't believe the brand or type of tent makes a huge difference these days, it's more what or which one suits YOU the best. Cheers... Mark

[@cschenko]

16.52 - "come on in...no need to take yer shoes off" lol spot on Michael Caine as Sir Nigel Powers. Great videos Mark keep em coming bud!

[@trevorjameson3213]

Nice video. Motorcycle tent camping is one of our favorite things to do on a weekend. We just load up the sportster and take off for the hills and lakes. You have a great idea of putting everything in one bag, great info!

[@Johnwillbegone]

This is why I stay in my nice warm comfortable home and watch motorcycle camping on KZbin.

[@jdbordelon7752]

this is the first time I came across Mark so many years ago, carpal tunnel surgery in 2012 so I was riding the desk at home not the bike and looking for a swag but this video changed my mind. Still fun to watch

[@BikerBits]

Thanks Mate, always great to hear that people enjoy or get useful info out of the videos! Cheers... Mark

[@peetventer4744]

Picked one up for $40 at a thrift store, spotless. Best tent ever. I place the tent on a groundsheet that also protrudes on one side where i cook and take off my boots etc... Great video...

[@BikerBits]

G'Day Danny, thanks mate and it's great to hear that you and your mate are going camping with the bikes. Yeah that firebox is fantastic! Cheers... Mark

[@geoffallert1921]

When you put your boots outside your tent, don't forget to put your socks over the top. Stops all sorts of nasties getting in your boots. If you live in Australia, you will know what I mean. Great videos mate. Look forward to more.

[@macroman1958]

It's good to see a fellow bike rider hiting the open roads camping, My wife and I go camping aswell, we have a little trailer we tow behind our 88 Sporty 1988. We have the same brand tent, 3man tent. Brilliant to put up. We keep to light weight camping. Maybe we will see you on the open roads mate. Gary, (SAust)

[@OurWanderingWays]

Just gave this a watch, came up as a suggestion. Like the new tents 🏕. Even Adam is eyeing one of them off.

[@justbanter8727]

I'm watching this again, after some 3yrs!! lol - great vid, (from England) :)

[@parkertoad6916]

i like your videos mate , glad you got your jacket back !

[@ZipTumbleFast]

Riding the outback has to be a heck of a lot of fun. Here in the states there would be a convenience store on the corner where you lost your jacket and the roads would all be paved. Your ride looks much funner.

[@billy4rocks]

Great vids Mark, informative and funny. Keep up the good work mate!

[@BikerBits]

Good stuff mate... I enjoy doing all the prepartion work and research just as much as doing the trips and camping. I look forward to seeing your video, make sure you let me know when you have something uploaded. Cheers... Mark

[@BikerBits]

G'Day mate... great to hear I got your motorcycle jucies flowing :-) Yeah I certainly wouldn't be going out when it's icy... that's crazy talk! Sounds like a nice and a bloody BIG ride... great stuff. Cheers... Mark

[@petergoddard1960]

Great stuff man. Lots of catching up to do on your channel! Subbed and looking forward to watching more. That's a great set up you have there. Thanks for sharing all this stuff, it's my kind of viewing! :-) Looking forward to some camping trips of my own this year.

[@darrenkawasaki6345]

cool vid im in the uk and im going to be camping with my 1500 mean streak just got my frontier portable wood burning stove as dont wanna be cold at night .hope to put some vids up soon of my camping for the uk

[@TJRohyans]

Very informative bit of info there Mark (along with the video outlining all the camping gear you use). I've camped many times since I was a kid, and I rather enjoy 'roughing it' in a tent, though I use a bigger three person tent when I take my truck. I'll be purchasing my first bike in the Spring and may do some motorcycle camping. I don't think I've seen your brand of tent here in the States, but I'm sure I can find something similar.

[@344geordie]

Hi Mark Geordie (Paul from Uk) Great video mate lot of tips that i may be able to use over here. Good to see how other bikers do in other countries around the world. My 20 year old bike will get some abuse this coming year. Cheers for the video and safe riding and best of british luck to you Paul

[@pisspot7]

You bugger as soon as you said cigarette I was reminded I haven’t had one in about 4 hours... time to go outside to finish watching this... hahaha goodness... new subscriber here and I’m probably going to watch a good number of your videos over the next few days your content is amazing I have an 883 sportster I just bought for cheap and I love camping in any form but minimalist is preferred due to me being lazy and not wanting to carry a lot... I look forward to seeing y’all in the next episode

[@ocharni]

man, watching your vids i cant wait to get on the road again ... unfortunately theres still snow lying around but hopefully that will clear up at the end of this week ... nevermind the cold but ice in the morning is a big no no ... anyway, ordered a new tent for my trip to the North Cape in May today...nice little 8000km round trip :-)

[@kevscottie]

Hey great video again. I use a vango force 10 single pole tent. Very similar to your design, but the fly sheets clipped to inner tent so you can pitch it in one. Im from scotland and thats important since it pisses with rain a lot haha. It makes setting up and taking down easier and quicker though. Maybe a feature to look for for the rainy season .

[@rob16268]

A fun video to watch. Thanks!

[@UkFisherman81lb]

Complete legend!

[@BikerBits]

G'day Kev, thanks mate and yeah the Vango looks pretty cool. Could imagine that being a big plus for over there :-) Cheers... Mark

[@danielb2060]

I enjoyed your video,you remind me of me... Safe travels.

[@13mrex]

3rd (or 4th) time I have watched this now, great video and ideas, thanks for all the tips Mark

[@alburns7278]

where's my jacket now where's my tent lol brilliant mate !

[@texaslonestarrider]

Very Cool! Great Video!

[@BikerBits]

G'day mate, I've never been caught in really bad weather like windy with heavy rain, but have had it in normal and light rain. Never got any water come through into the tent. The only down fall is if your putting the tent up in rain, you will get some rain in the tent until you put the fly cover over. Cheers... Mark

[@MrMrflakey]

Ha.. First vid of yours I watched.. Subscribed! Enjoyed it. Good job bud.. Now to work through the rest !!

[@BikerBits]

G'day mate, thanks! :-) Cheers... Mark

[@myibmaccount]

you Sir are living my dream,

[@keeper27man]

Thankyou for selling this online great tent

[@troy5690]

Might pick one of these up. I tried a sealed Oztrail Biker swag the other day, first time I have tried a sealed swap rather that the old style ones that have an open end. Woke up soaked with condensation from my breath, sucked a lot!!

[@BikerBits]

G'day Troy, yeah I did the same thing with a Blackwolf one and had the exact same problem. Never used it again. Cheers... Mark

[@waynekerr6780]

Hi Mark, congrats. on the fantastic series of videos that you have compiled. I love watching them all. I have a question regarding your suzuki cruiser 'Harry'.Can you tell me if your screen is a standard suzuki accessory? Is it modified at all (lowered ?). Thanks in advance, Wayne

[@donneal1352]

Glad you found it.

[@BikerBits]

G'Day Clinton, thanks mate and I was so happy to find it too! Cheers... Mark

[@13mrex]

Mate, i am in the process setting myself up for my first motorbike camp, and I have spent weeks researching between youtube and ebay - your easy bag set-up is almost complete. I will post a video soon once my mini cam arrives from Hong Kong hahah - dont think I can match your hilarious vidoes :P

[@UkFisherman81lb]

I'm serious haha, you're ace! Epic accent dude. keep up the epic videos.

[@alifeoffun]

I love this video, mate! 'Shit, where did I drop that cigarette?', 'Bloody hell, where have I lost my jacket?'.... Bloody awesome! A lot of people would have edited that out. I must admit that I was half-expecting you not to find your tent on the way back. LOL.......... Loved it all. Subscribed. :-)

[@ianstevenson1311]

luv your style dude lol greetings from Scotland :-)

[@BikerBits]

+Ian Stevenson Thanks mate! :-)

[@tonywright8342]

Very much enjoyed this video.

[@BikerBits]

+Tony Wright Thanks Tony :-)

[@K365fm]

Thanks Mark! Cody in Texas USA

[@ppger44]

What did you use under the bike foot peg to keep it from falling over?

[@simonlagree4655]

Nice vid, informative - friendly.

[@BikerBits]

G'Day Paul, yeah the tent will sleep 2 people comfortably, but does not leave much room for gear and bags inside the tent. Cheers... Mark

[@RogerSayers]

Great video... I like that tent. I'm 6'3" tall, and my partner is 5'9". We'd both fit in that tent. Gotta get one. Right now we use a Coleman 7x7 dome tent. It's real nice. We can sit up and get our knees with ease, but a smaller tent like this one wold be great for a few nights while on the road... Again, thanks for the video... You would be a hoot to go camping with. :)

[@richardbarratt6791]

I think that's the best product review videos I've ever seen! Well done Mark! Is that "Mark" as in "Natural-born Mark-eter"?

[@Everyday-man]

Will this fit a couple in ?

[@JFizoust]

MC camping CAN be expensive, with the super decadent luggage bags etc. But it doesn't have to be! I line used military style duffel bags with those thick, black contractor bags. Roll ends up and tie to waterproof it. Standard coleman 3-4 man tent. For 2 people you want at least a 4 man tent, you will need room to keep all your gear at night. Rest is just a matter of packing so pack stuff for travel. My wife and I spent less than 6 grand for both of our Honda cruisers, and do one or two 1400mi camping trips a year. Complete blast and the trip doesn't cost us much at all.

[@BikerBits]

G'day mate, great stuff! :-) Cheers... Mark

[@tonyc9793]

good video. funny guy. subscribed!

[@BikerBits]

G'Day mate, great stuff, I have a mate that uses a swag and he loves it. Cheers... Mark

[@ocharni]

Im kinda wondering something. Having never been to australia ive heard a Lot about the poisonous wildlife... Essentially if its an insect and its dangerous you can find it down under. Do you take any special precautions when camping in the Bush?

[@BikerBits]

G'day Jack, yeah we are very lucky down here. Thanks mate! Cheers... Mark

[@bullshitdetective1]

hi mark, your bloody lucky, cos here in uk its always raining!! but we strive to be like you aussies, no wonder 3 of my mates have moved to aus, good video tho, did make me laugh. good on ya.

[@jackwhite8157]

everything I've seen in Australia, the landscape & all the places to ride & the people seem so cool. Makes one want to live there. You guys really must like to camp & ride. I've seen great video's of guys ridding up in some mountains or hills on dirt bikes & you get models that I like that in the U.S. we can't get.

[@feiz01]

hey man, you still got your cruzer, or have you gone to an adventure type bike ?

[@danielkiser8638]

What kind of brand is that on the tent?

[@pauldrakecomet]

Cool video cheers

[@BikerBits]

G'Day Gary, great stuff mate and yeah just might cross paths one day :-) Cheers... Mark

[@phillippayne8170]

Thats a nice tent may I ask what boots they are the look comfortable I use Falco's and are a bit narrow but yours look comfy

[@BikerBits]

Steel Blue mining boots (Mackay)

[@phillippayne8170]

thanks mate great vids I'm getting through them Im in Western Australia

[@BikerBits]

Thanks Billy! Cheers... Mark

[@BikerBits]

G'day mate, great stuff! :-) Cheers... Mark

[@BikerBits]

G'Day Darren, great to hear mate... good onya! :-) Cheers... Mark

[@BikerBits]

Hey Marty, I could not respond to your message? Nice bike... was that a KLR650? Looks like a great little spot too :-) Cheers... Mark

[@BikerBits]

G'Day mate, great stuff and thanks for the comment and like! Cheers... Mark

[@RageAZA]

the tent ive got is nothing fancy neither's the bag. both of which can sit nicely in my daysack with plenty of room to spare. thinking of a trip soon when i get my license sorted on saturday. good vid mate you got a like from me.

[@BikerBits]

Thanks Cody it was my pleasure! Cheers... Mark

[@BikerBits]

What a Bugger! Must have been the Asian version of 6 foot :-) I had a similar issue with the tent that I had before this one. It was 6 foot long but when you count in the factor of the walls slopping inwards you need it to be longer than you are tall. Bugger my lesson learnt! In your case you did the right thing and still you got done :-) Cheers... Mark

[@BikerBits]

G'Day mate, thanks and I too like motels/hotels especially when Nay comes along on the back of the bike :-) Cheers... Mark

[@justgjt]

Mark does your tent have a footprint (ground sheet) available or do you just use that additional ground tarp you have ? Does it need an additional ground sheet anyway ? Thanks ; )

[@BikerBits]

+justgjt No it does not come with a footprint, I use a $2 tarp. It does not need one and I have used the tent plenty of times without it.

[@BikerBits]

G'Day mate, LOL good onya! Here's to crossing paths one day out on the open road! :-) Cheers... Mark

[@KaliKavala]

Great vdeo an interesting to watch :)

[@BikerBits]

G'Day Roger, thanks mate! Cheers... Mark

[@BikerBits]

Thanks mate! Cheers... Mark

[@BikerBits]

G'Day Paul, thanks mate for your comments :-) Yeah I find it interesting too, seeing other riders from different countries! Have fun giving your bike the abuse it deserves :-) Cheers... Mark

[@BikerBits]

G'Day mate, great idea! Thanks :-) Cheers... Mark

[@TheDirtyyoungman1]

Very cool.. I'm thinking of getting a tent and am looking at the Redverz Atacama Expidition tent.. Check it out. Cheers

[@in2ADV]

LOL!!! I bought this tent from you three years ago... Would you believe that I'm about to use it for the very first time in a couple of weeks??? hehehe Quick question for you Mark: Can I replace the original pegs with the helinox pegs you mentioned in an other video? Is it worth the upgrade? Thanks heaps mate!

[@BikerBits]

+Petros Stamatakos LOL :-) Better late than never! Yeah you can use whatever pegs you want with it! The Helinox pegs are great... still haven't bent one yet. I also carry plastic sand pegs for the sandy spots... as normal pegs including the helinox ones are no good in sand.

[@BikerBits]

G'day mate, no worries! Cheers... Mark

[@BikerBits]

G'day Morgan, :-) Cheers... Mark

[@Zo_Rox]

"I don't want 2 man in here" LMAO!!! Nice video btw.

[@billy4rocks]

Classic vid this one, anyone here from 2021?

[@BikerBits]

WOW... that's an oldy! 🤣

[@nythawknight6577]

If you are in somewhat isolated place like in the woods or in the desert and a plane or helicopter appears in a few minutes and flies over or near to you they are checking you out. Either you are close to a military base or a covert base above ground or underground.

[@davecarroll626]

+nythawk night Maybe elsewhere in the world, but not here in Australia. Our military bases seem to advertise where they are. Although, it is possible they were doing field training and he was close by.

[@keeper27man]

I'm going to get a biker swag &200 bulks from aussie disposals weights just 4kgs looks awesome comeS with a foam mattress

[@BikerBits]

G'day mate, LOL good onya and thanks! :-) Cheers... Mark

[@TheLizzardlicks]

farkin funny fuka hehhehe i liked it i hope i see ya on the road some time mate , i recon we could have a few giggles and yep keep the rubber side on the road

[@BikerBits]

G'day mate, we use the same tent as it's a 2 man tent... you just don't have a lot of room to use in the tent when 2 of you are in it. Nay has only camped a couple of times (normally motel it when Nay come along), so mostly it's just me. Cheers... Mark

[@BikerBits]

G'Day mate, LOL... thanks heaps :-) Cheers... Mark

[@BikerBits]

G'Day mate... That's exactly right! :-)

[@BikerBits]

G'day mate, LOL :-) thanks! Cheers... Mark

[@davidingram792]

Kin brilliant :)

[@BikerBits]

+David Ingram Thanks mate :-)

[@48796gbf]

Hello! Because it's small and light, I want a tent for one person!

[@wiskipete]

Looks like yr in kingower state forest

[@bikernation136]

👍

[@BikerBits]

That's it.... as long as it works I don't care! :-) Cheers... Mark