Motorcycle camping Virgins on Exmoor! WATCH REAL BEGINNERS!

[@Davesymons-u4k]

Well done both of you! That was honestly the most entertaining video I’ve watched on here for years!😅 Looking forward to the next one………

[@ontheroadadventure]

Thanks for joining us motorcycle camping, perhaps on the coast on Exmoor was not the best for first time camping but we had a laugh and that is what its all about! another positive experience on the Motorbikes. Have you tried motorcycle camping yet?

[@Davesymons-u4k]

Many years ago, strangely enough i have no desire to resume..😂

[@ontheroadadventure]

Ohhh Dont let us put you off!!

[@JeanGreen-m3v]

I went camping on my new to me Africa Twin in July. From Plymouth to Northampton area. First time cooking for me at the age of 68. Used a small stove and cooked Steak, potato's and salad. I cooked for myself for 4 nights. I have been camping before so had a good idea what I needed, I bought a Wolfwalker tent , Brilliant, bike fits in the tent and still able to cook beside it if it rains. Dave Green

[@ontheroadadventure]

We will look up wolf walker tent. We are looking for better camping gear for next year, any other good bits of kit to recommend?

[@leeoflincoln7062]

Excellent video, totally entertaining. I gave up motorcycle camping years ago, I learned all the lessons you are and now I go motorcycle hoteling! But I have now subscribed, I look forward to seeing your future adventures.

[@ontheroadadventure]

lol Thanks Leo, We do like to learn everything the hard way it seems! We been doing the hotels for years so thought we would try the moto camping lark for a change

[@cootsyuk7889]

Make sure you tension the tent properly to reduce noise on windy/rainy nights. Take beer! ALWAYS take earplugs and get used to sleeping in them. Take friends; it's always more fun as a group, especially in the evenings! Don't give up ( maybe try a couple of biker Rally's ). Good luck

[@ontheroadadventure]

You are defo right about getting more Tension on the tent, This was the first time i had ever pitched a tent and if im honest i had no idea how to use the guide ropes.... I need to have someone who knows what they are doing show us. Ear plugs will also be in the pack next time. Seems obvious After!

[@turningwheels2584]

I've been motorcycle camping for years, a blow up sleeping mattress, a good sleeping bag and a pillow. I used to cook and then just bought ready to eat food and beer from supermarket, saves cooking, washing up and carrying the stuff. The last couple of years I've opted for hotels, a long fun day ride ending with just walking in to your warm dry room, hot shower, usually a beer on tap downstairs and a nice garden to sit in with a view!! I stayed in a devon b&b last September for 3 nights at £38 a night with a full English breakfast 👍 it was lovely with my own bathroom and large window overlooking a river. It rained all through the night and i was snug with a great night sleep!! Take care.

[@ontheroadadventure]

lol I tend to agree with you, I do prefer a hotel but we are wanting to try motocamping some more though with some quality gear

[@turningwheels2584]

@@ontheroadadventure oh yea definitely!! Don't get me wrong, there's nothing better on those lovely summer days than camping on the bike! But it has to be warm and dry otherwise it's a bit miserable! Some of my best trips are the camping ones and if it was through spain for example, I'd camp all the way! Hope you guys enjoy it 👍

[@ontheroadadventure]

@@turningwheels2584 Good to hear!

[@MrBobthebird]

Hi, Can you give the address to that B&B, As if a place is good and has great value, we should advertise it so it can stay open for more people to be aware of it and enjoy it. Thanks for your help.

[@ontheroadadventure]

@@MrBobthebird Caffyns Farm Exmoor 👍

[@MeanderingMotos]

Love your vids guys! And hello from Qld Australia! We liked the review of the Naturehike tent you did so much, we bought one and its awesome!!!! Keep up the great work :)

[@ontheroadadventure]

Thanks for joining us, Cheers

[@steve_colwill]

Pure gold! I remember back in the ‘70s going moto-camping with three mates in Devon and Cornwall. First night we pitched our tents in a wood then walked to the nearby pub. After crawling into the tents in the dark we woke up to find slugs everywhere. I even had to cut some out of my mate’s hair! 😱🤣

[@ontheroadadventure]

Oh mate that is funny! One thing about camping is it does seem to provide lots of laughs!

[@DuncanHugall]

Brilliant video, and brought back so many memories of fun camping trips. I suggest you always go somewhere in a group, either to a bike rally on your own or with a group of friends for touring or to attend an event where others are camping, it is so much more fun and gets away from those 'wtf do we do now' moments you get when on your own.

[@ontheroadadventure]

I’m lucky I always have my ewa so we are never stuck for a laugh! But o agree the best thing about camping is meeting people in the evenings

[@steviejinx1225]

I literally subscribed as I'm in tears laughing...in a good way. 2 really nice people reminding me of when I started moto camping 39 years ago. Brilliant guys ull get it but in the meantime keep at it.

[@ontheroadadventure]

Thank you so much! Your comments mean allot to us. So you continued camping after this?! We really want it to work for us, it will reduce costs massively and allow more trips away if we can get it right

[@steviejinx1225]

@ontheroadadventure Best thing to do is what ur doing 👍🏻 Do local camping trips and get to know what you need and don't need to bring along 👍🏻 it's surprising how much stuff ull take u really don't need.

[@ontheroadadventure]

@@steviejinx1225 Yes we like to take as little as possible, but with camping we find we want more and more to try and be more comfortable

[@steviejinx1225]

@ontheroadadventure 2 single air mattresses and inflatable pillows are good plus they take up less room since ur working with 2 bikes everything isn't on one 👍🏻 Get a tank bag for stuff like 1 air pump ( for both mattresses) usb port on the bikes to charge ur phones etc and pump in the tank bag while u ride 👍🏻🏍 I use a leg bag for my wallet, licence and insurance etc, so I've less in my pockets. Plus a ruck sack for some spare clothes, tools etc.

[@ontheroadadventure]

@@steviejinx1225 We have a whole host of electronics, cameras, cables, drones etc to carry and charge too which provides its own challenges

[@Zolaire.]

7:33 onwards was so damn funny, you were looking all cinematic untill the chocolate explosion 😂

[@ontheroadadventure]

Thanks! we really did know nothing about moto camping, Was it obvious?! We did have a laugh with it although the night time was endless! have you ever tried Motorcycle camping?

[@Zolaire.]

@@ontheroadadventure I've only ever been on 'regular' hotel motorcycle trips. After watching your video and me not being very handy I think I'll stick to camping videos like yours. 😉

[@ontheroadadventure]

@@Zolaire. You’ll be pleased to know we will be suffering again very soon for your entertainment!

[@richardsmith3963]

Brilliant, great entertaining video. I camp but usually in Europe in temperatures of 30 to 40°, lovely. I did camp at Snowdon base camp in hot weather with a pub nearby....heaven!

[@ontheroadadventure]

We are currently on a epic camping tour! We are hoping we have made some good improvements now and we seem to be enjoying it better now, the weather is everything 👍⛺️

[@BMWgsrider905]

this video never gets old and I can see how much you learned about camping since this video!

[@ontheroadadventure]

Oh yes, we did learn everything the hard way but we are so much more comfortable motocamping now and enjoy it

[@terryforster9275]

Brilliant, ok 4 months late but just subscribed, this video is the funniest one ever. Me and the Mrs are doing this for a bucket list tick. I hope she finds my efforts just as amusing, more vids like this please

[@ontheroadadventure]

Hey Terry, thanks for joining us and coming to have a laugh with us in the road! More Moto camping content will be coming this year no doubt! In the meantime enjoy catching up with the rest of the videos whilst we wait for this wind and rain to do one!

[@quentinjackson6015]

Blimey, what an introduction to moto-camping! I did a short motorcycle camping trip around Snowdonia a while back and on the first night I bent all my lightweight alu tent pegs trying to pitch on stony ground and then when the tent was nearly up I found that my arms were covered in ants - a result of finding a camp site that proved to be one gigantic ants nest. The second site was considerably better and I did manage to get a couple of hours sleep..........A very entertaining video! Cheers.

[@ontheroadadventure]

Oh wow! You should of recorded your first motorcycle camping experience video!! Did you ever go again or did it put you off?

[@quentinjackson6015]

I have been tempted to go again. Apart from the insect bites, sleep deprivation, soggy sleeping bag and pressure sores due to an inadequate air mat, I did quite enjoy the experience....Thanks for asking ; )@@ontheroadadventure

[@ontheroadadventure]

@@quentinjackson6015 lol funny ain’t it, no matter how bad it seems at the time, we still have a good time and consider doing it all over again!

[@naughtycoolsailor1240]

Omg I loved watching that. 😅 brilliant!

[@ontheroadadventure]

Awesome! Thanks for joining us ⛺️

[@victorkent768]

Still watching to the end... I have to now look to see if you have camped again .. I hope so

[@ontheroadadventure]

Yes! We ducked so bad at moto camping we went away and thought about it…. Then bought all new kit and set off for a months moto camping tour of Spain and Portugal! You can join us on this new series going out now here… kzbin.info/aero/PLAbzmvTdb3d1tLBw-3gsGia2Z7Yu7L5ws&si=QTg5P-hKCjoM2-Yl

[@rytface]

This is hilarious 😂 I've come back to watch a few older videos and to see where you guys are now compared to this is unreal, Fair play I'd of put money on it you'd never get into a tent again,let alone spend weeks in one 😂 Brilliant 👍

[@ontheroadadventure]

lol I promise you I never planned to do it again!! It’s like everything though, it’s easy once you know how…

[@richandiben]

Get a FLEXTAIL pump, bloody brilliant! Decathlon do a really nice self inflating sleep 70mm sleep mat. If you buy 2 they clip together to make a decent double...Not cheap but miles better (and warmer) than those crappy blue inflatable things.

[@ontheroadadventure]

Excellent we just received our flextail in the post, looks like a handy bit of kit! We are wanting to get camping right this year and tour using the tent but as comfy as possible

[@ClarkieBoy]

Good effort guys and a very entertaining video. Please do more camping trips........

[@ontheroadadventure]

Thanks, We have something planned very soon.... We will see what we have learnt from our first experience and try to take a more work smart not hard approach next time! Is moto camping your thing?

[@ClarkieBoy]

@ontheroadadventure Motocamping is an occasional event for me these days but fifty plus years of backpacking and cycle camping have taught me a few things. There's always more to learn though. Glad you've got something in the pipeline 😎

[@ontheroadadventure]

for us its all about doing new things and trying all the experiences motorcycling has to offer. This video is a example of having a mini adventure in your own back yard which is something we want to encourage

[@ChaseJasperDown]

You're definitely gonna make mistakes but that's part of the fun of motocamping. Thanks for sharing! This was a fun video to watch.

[@ontheroadadventure]

Thanks chase we did have a laugh doing it. Do you do camping over your side of the pond?

[@ChaseJasperDown]

@@ontheroadadventure Absolutely. But not when it’s 32 degrees Celsius. Lol! I’ll probably start that up in the fall.

[@ontheroadadventure]

@@ChaseJasperDown Yes, it seems judging the conditions correctly dictates if it’s going to be enjoyable or not camping, we got it wrong this time!

[@peterhobbs7609]

Loved that, so funny, it’s good to see how far have you have come on the camping front, at least no snakes managed to sneak in !

[@ontheroadadventure]

Yes this is proof that a bit of knowledge and decent kit makes the world of difference

[@MrEvilWasp]

I go festivals and camping a lot and I know from experience the first night in a tent is always the worst.

[@ontheroadadventure]

Yeah that’s fair, we seem to have improved all out kit since then and it’s going better now

[@samanthachalk9898]

Brilliant! Very entertaining 😂

[@ontheroadadventure]

Thanks for joining us Motorcycle camping sam, We are glad you enjoyed the video. We are no longer Motorcycle camping beginner virgins so next time should be Great Surely??! have you tried it yet? we need camping Tips!

[@nzbikerjon]

just found this.... you guy's are good, i've had a good laugh, but, because, dude, youre a real bloke, and i've done a few of those... entertaining as... cheers

[@ontheroadadventure]

Glad to have you with us bud, camping can be allot of fun but it’s better when it’s going well 😆

[@momo-go4pl]

Thanks Guys I loved that video, can’t wait to see more of you two! ❤

[@ontheroadadventure]

Thanks so much, Glad you enjoyed our First Motorcycle camping experience

[@momo-go4pl]

Made me lol

[@ontheroadadventure]

We love that we brought so many smiles to faces

[@projectbiker]

Easily the most entertaining video I've seen in ages! Please keep doing new experiences like these...and definitely don't read the instructions!

[@ontheroadadventure]

Tell us what you would like to see us do and if it’s possible we will go for it!

[@chrishull9983]

Well done!! Down to earth, amusing and informative - I was considering bike/camping - now I've gone off the idea 😂😂

[@ontheroadadventure]

lol don’t be put off, this was probably down to poor gear and no experience…. It seems Ewa has decided we are going again in a big way! Enjoy the channel, you’re in for a laugh! 😆

[@gerhardk98]

Bringing a good attitude is what you forgot. I usually get a great nights sleep when tenting. My wife isn’t a fan so it is only a couple of times a year with a bunch of guys. Smaller tent is warmer and more comfortable for me.

[@ontheroadadventure]

We still had a good time overall, It’s clear from this trip we had allot to learn to make it more comfortable

[@MsDenver2]

Good morning to you both , oh dear I haven’t camped yet should I be worried. One thing I’ve been told to do is spray my tent with extra water proofing before use.

[@ontheroadadventure]

You shouldn’t need to do that with a quality tent we went with MSR for our new motocamping tour

[@marksimpson5218]

No need for waterproof spray, a half decent tent should last you years.

[@ColSnders]

You two are hilarious together. This camping video is even better than the Sunday Lunch Yorkshire Pudding in a Box debacle from Exeter. You now have an avid subscriber in Alabama, USA. Cheers

[@ontheroadadventure]

Wow that’s amazing, thanks so much, who would have thought people would be watching us all round the world! We really appreciate your comments and interactions on here ☺️

[@art-attack]

Hilarious 😂😂😂. Keep em coming! Can’t wait for your next video!!

[@ontheroadadventure]

More to come! Very soon!

[@TACTICAL_REAVER]

Would you put hot chocolate powder in the kettle at home before boiling it? or would you put the powder in a cup and then add boiling water? That's a good indicator of why you had a chocolate volcano

[@ontheroadadventure]

Well, we can’t argue with that lol

[@neilmackinnon3371]

Amazing... I loved it. As a reasonably experienced moto-camper I can't even begin to list what I would do differently but tent, mattress and food are probably the top three. I have to say you were unlucky with the weather, but you stayed dry, you also looked like camping pro's the way you put the tent away. Give it another go. P.s. I never have an open fire, way too much fuss, bother and smell.

[@ontheroadadventure]

Thanks for your comments, much appreciated. Honestly, we need help with the sleeping situation! we are unlikely to try again unless we change the mattress at least as that seemed to be a big issue moving around! we agree about the camp fire, we did it for the novelty factor but regretted it pretty quickly, all our clothes stank of smoke! We did enjoy our first time motorbike camping though in a funny sort of way!

[@robKTM1290]

2 single mattresses would be better. Then you don't feel your partner moving about. 😂

[@ontheroadadventure]

@@robKTM1290 Is there good mattresses to get or are they all just as good? We are not interested in buy cheap buy twice lol

[@robKTM1290]

@@ontheroadadventure go outdoors have plenty of singles. Don't get the cheapest. Also don't over inflate them. You'll sleep 😴 like a baby. 😜😁👍

[@ontheroadadventure]

@@robKTM1290 sounds like we need another visit there! We will be sponsored by them at this rate!

[@paulrollings2791]

Me and my partner just had to watch it again made laugh so much

[@ontheroadadventure]

Glad you enjoyed our video! Have you seen the other camping video we did?

[@paulrollings2791]

@@ontheroadadventure yes we have seen the other camping trip twice and do we laugh. Seen a lot of your stuff that's why we subscribed.

[@ontheroadadventure]

Amazing, we look forward to making more videos like this soon!

[@MangoMike316]

Sorry you had a bad time but it was really funny to watch. 😂😂😂

[@ontheroadadventure]

Awesome, If we have a laugh then it wasnt a bad time! We actually are keen to try motorcycle camping again when the weather improves. If we can get it right we can travel far cheaper than when using hotels.... Any tips?!

[@MsDenver2]

Don’t use the standard tent pegs buy the heavy duty ones which will not bend and hold your tent in any wind, I bought mine from Amazon 😊 . I’m definitely buy that cooker you said looks great.

[@ontheroadadventure]

We have learnt allot since this video about moto camping as you’ll see in the new tour. We also now recommend you look at Fire maple for your cooking equipment. Check this stuff out for the best quality firemaplegear.com/collections/best-selling-products?ref=KWrrl6oqfRhFW7

[@MrBobthebird]

How much was the camping site, please. I do it all the time, You must waterproof your tent every time you are going to use it. Plus I use a 1950s Optimus 111 stove, which always works, uses very little paraffin etc. great for cooking complete dinners. I was given my tent in Norway by a family I helped when they broke down. In 1994, It still kept me dry and warm. I use a single-put-up bed, which takes very little space on the bike and STOPS THE COLD GETTING TO YOU WHEN YOU SLEEP. remember to take fewer clothes,. plenty of underwear and socks are all you need. jeans jackets etc last for days before you need to change them, and food you pick up on the way, again saves weight and space on your bike. Water purifiers are essential, So you never run out of water. Thank you for a very entertaining camping trip. LOLO.

[@ontheroadadventure]

Thanks for joining us, I think you’ll enjoy watching us on our current tour, we are moto camping in Spain and Portugal for a month kzbin.info/aero/PLAbzmvTdb3d1tLBw-3gsGia2Z7Yu7L5ws&si=g0wvxdcFj0Hig2k0

[@MrBobthebird]

@@ontheroadadventure Hi, Hope you have a great trip, xx. Can you please update me on the Exmoor camping site,( When you have time ) Please?. By the way, I am of Italian Heritage , So you must have run into some southern necks that don't understand anything from farther afield than the end of their street. Sorry about that. Still, you got the right help in the end thank goodness

[@ontheroadadventure]

@@MrBobthebird Hi I don’t remember how much the site is, it’s never expensive usually between £20-30 Look up Caffyns Exmoor camp site

[@invictus9578]

Slumit 3 quick pitch tent. Local pub or early night and early up and on the road. Two camp beds and single eir mattress

[@ontheroadadventure]

hi, thanks i will look up the tent, we want something tall enough to stand in ideally. We did discuss the advantage of camping making us get up much earlier. when we stay in hotels we often dont leave until 11am. do you have a recommendation on the air mattress? two singles is the way to go so we dont annoy each other all night

[@invictus9578]

Air bed is personal choice you may also consider a self inflating mattress as long as you are comfortable, go outdoors will let you try the combination

[@ontheroadadventure]

@@invictus9578 I think we will need another visit there, seems this is a game of trial and error?!

[@MrBikercat]

This is why you test stuff at home before you actually use it camping.

[@ontheroadadventure]

A wise tip right there!

[@steve_colwill]

Where’s the fun in that? 😂

[@cptbrewski]

Where is the fun in that

[@martinwu6416]

What a good laugh! It can only get better next time.

[@ontheroadadventure]

Glad you enjoyed the video, We knew our First motorcycle camping Experience would be a challenge! Have you done Moto camping before?

[@martinwu6416]

@@ontheroadadventure No, but I've been preparing (for years,,,,, ha)

[@ontheroadadventure]

@@martinwu6416 We seemed to of skipped the preparation stage and went straight in the deep end!

[@martinwu6416]

@@ontheroadadventure getting into water is the quickest way to learn to swim

[@ontheroadadventure]

@@martinwu6416 or drown 😂😂

[@paulsee2]

This is comedy but also interesting to see as I’m wanting to do the same Thanks for your sacrifice 🙏

[@ontheroadadventure]

Well we have been trying to learn a few bits in the moto camp cooking episodes etc before our next big tour very soon which is going to involve allot of camping! Not sure I’m looking forward to it but it’s happening either way!

[@themartiandefender2128]

Just rewatched this, what a change in a year re camping !!

[@ontheroadadventure]

Yes! It’s amazing, what we learnt here is that it’s all about having good quality kit. You have to spend money camping or you will be miserable! Also knowledge and experience help out allot. I’m glad we persisted with the moto camping and grew to like it

[@themartiandefender2128]

@ontheroadadventure it's been a great year of adventures for you both and very enjoyable watching for us !!

[@ontheroadadventure]

Thanks so much, Long may it continue...

[@darkbl000]

Ok, I have questions…. 1. Why were you trying to carry the mattress upright? There were two of you to carry horizontally. 2. Why did you boil the chocolate rather than just water, then add chocolate after? 3. Considering the various tools you no doubt had, or even sticks, did you default to a cable tie being the best stirring implement? 4. Did you pack fire wood?

[@ontheroadadventure]

1. When ewa had finished laughing and filming we did come to the same conclusion! 2. ive no idea if that would be better, we will investigate further! 3. no, i figured the cable tie was not upto the job and so fingers were used eventually! 4. Well..... we did buy a bag of small kindling wood, some fire lights and a lighter..... however and this is top secret.... in the resturant there was a wood burner and rich grabbed a big log and slipped out the door with it under his arm! for some reason though our "fire" only seem to produce smoke!

[@deanhammond2671]

U 2 crack me up well funny keep it up good vids 👍

[@ontheroadadventure]

Cheers Dean, thanks for joining us 👍

[@squirrelcovers6340]

Planning & testing gear beforehand is key💙

[@ontheroadadventure]

Hi, you are spot on, we knew nothing about Moto camping when we did this trip, we spent some time learning and finding kit that works in preparation for the Moto tour we are currently on, we are much more comfortable this time round 👍 Sunshine helps though

[@Freespeach123]

When is the next camping trip?

[@ontheroadadventure]

We know you guys loved our motorcycle camping video, maybe we will do it again but a bit differently soon!

[@Africa-q6v]

Greetings from Denmark 👋 I absolutly love this video 😂 witch man read the instructions ?? ha ha ha A litle usefull tips i use my self,is earplugs when i sleep in my tent..in case of rain or noisy neighbours And sorry for my bad spelling on english.... last time i had an english lesson was in 1977 😁 Be safe out there my fellow AT rider

[@ontheroadadventure]

Awesome! Eat plugs would have been great that night. How is Denmark for riding? What’s the best places to go ride there?

[@Africa-q6v]

Denmark is pretty boring on an MC.... We Danes prefer to go to Sweden and Norway on our bikes... There is nearly no gravelroads in Denmark and if ouy find some,you can be sure that they are private... The best place i have riddin in DK is on the beaches on the westcoast... Rømø island and northern west Jutland

[@ontheroadadventure]

Norway is a expensive place to be?@@Africa-q6v

[@thelimeyrider]

that double mattress killed me haha, I'd definitely advise boiling the water in the jetboil first then pouring into a cup with the powder once boiled - I too learned the hard way 😅 entertaining video mate!

[@ontheroadadventure]

Lol we do seem to have a habit when camping is concerned of learning the hard way! But it’s always a laugh! Thanks for joining us!

[@nuttyoncrypto9863]

Im really liking the proper double mattress

[@ontheroadadventure]

We thought it would be a good idea, but it’s really not, when one moves or turns over the other is bounced about, very annoying! We have much to learn about Moto camping! Did you see the Moto Glamping episode? That was a disaster! But also very funny too kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZmviah7e9-Gmrssi=bn2rd66fYZaXKPHM

[@basilwatson1]

I have cycled one or two countries..just finished japan ... ( Not quite have tokyo to Okinawa to go then have cycled all over Japan).... Look up dave Canterburys 5 c ... Also old school is better than new technology... Nothing wrong with ur air mattress except they can punture... Secondly .. wool blanket or good sleeping bag .. ( military) finally a tarp ... If your tent isnt the best you will be fine with a tarp... 5 c and have fun ... Well done you both 😅

[@ontheroadadventure]

Thanks basil, we are not put off, we have been investing in better moto camping gear for 2024

[@MsDenver2]

I’ve bought a big ground sheet to cover grass with?

[@ontheroadadventure]

Yes we have done that too with our new tent. Are you following the new moto camping tour series? kzbin.info/aero/PLAbzmvTdb3d1tLBw-3gsGia2Z7Yu7L5ws&si=TFqNC8ataIJJ2a7F

[@MsDenver2]

@@ontheroadadventure yes as I need all the info I can get from you both as you experience your camping adventures 👍🏍️⛺️

[@ontheroadadventure]

We will review our kit and tell you all what we learnt at the end of the tour 👍

[@zenzen9131]

Great video and reminded me why l like cheap hotels and B&Bs so much :)

[@ontheroadadventure]

Cheap BnBs are becoming very hard to find in the uk these days though, £100 a night on average is making camping seem attractive to people again

[@Motoguzzi750]

Ive done moto camping on and off for 23 years and now likely to do it more to save money. But....at 57 comfort is everything!!! I like to cook decent meals with dessert! Sit in a chair. Hot drinks. Snacks etc. Good nights sleep is essential. And i dont at present do the one night and move on camping. I go to a base, set up properly, and day ride from there. Bikers Campsite in Wales....superb!!!

[@ontheroadadventure]

We have a couple videos at Bikerscampsite 👍 we have been upgrading our kit over winter and hope to make a better job of it on our next trip. Which tent do you use?

[@Motoguzzi750]

@ontheroadadventure I can't remember the brand it's 23 years old and needs replacement ASAP! It's a 2 man tent so I have room for my stuff inside. I try to spend as little time inside it as possible...sleeping and that's it. Of course with british weather.... There are all different philosophical approaches to bike camping. Huge tent comfort. Small tent quick pack up and set up. I always have a folding chair too....hard lesson...

[@ontheroadadventure]

We are going for the comfort option but its turned into a expensive hobby!

[@thisbigroadtrip]

Camping sucks. That said .... camping also allows you to stay in some absolutely epic locations. I also find that, if you get the right guesthouses, you miss out on meeting some of the locals. We spent 4 years camping but, thankfully, it was in a truck camper. we have now sold it and have an Africa Twin. My plan is to possibly a) skip camping all together 'Itchy Boots style' or b) carry some lightweight basic camping gear for the odd time we end up with good conditions and a great location.

[@ontheroadadventure]

We have to agree, we came to the conclusion... Maybe rather optimistically, that perhaps its not camping that sucks but rather we suck at camping. We have bought some new kit and will be trying again this year when the weather improves. Our thinking is that to tour more we have to reduce costs and camping changes from £100 a night in hotels etc to £20 a night.... Thats too good to ignore. We really want to NOT hate it...

[@JennieAshdown]

Ha ha ha how did I not see this one earlier. How big was your tent lol try a lone rider Moto tent. Just got back from a weekend camping, use a one Tigris cometa which is great. But I prefer my van lol 😂 You need allll the things, but definitely bbq, fire & mead!

[@ontheroadadventure]

This was our first go camping, we didn’t fancy a smaller tent as it would be stressful two of us trying to get our bike gear on and off if we can’t stand up etc. we will do Moto camping again but probably in Europe and next year now I guess.

[@BrokenBackMountains]

That mattress isn't insulated. Better off with expeds or thermarest. With an uninsulated mat you end up sleeping on cold air. If you still want to use the double mattress, put some insulating mats under it. see people have recommended the flextail pump. Ill second that. It is excellent. For the stove I prefer a trangia. Been to France a few times where getting a gas canister was almost impossible but every supermarket had bio ethanol for a trangia. In the UK you can use meths or Bio ethanol..Of course that is all personal preference. I manage to fit all the gear for a weekend in a 50 litre tailbag but I use a smaller 2 man tent. That tent of yours takes up the same room as all the gear I carry. All my backpacking gear crosses over for using with the bike. As for things to do, I make sure I camp near a pub. Sleeping in a tent seems to eliminate hangovers. Anything else? Im almost 60 and a bit stiff and ungainly but I can get my leathers or textile trousers on in a tent I can only sit up in. It just means a bit of wriggling.I dont put boots on in the tent. I usually take a wee fold up tqvle to put the stove on and a headtorch.If there are no rlectrics, I have a power bank and if needs be my tyre pump will work to charge stuff. Most stuff charges on the bike anyway. If it is too noisy -earplugs. Rule is that nothing fits back on the bike when you pack up. Somehow it always fits better at home. You did fine. I really prefer camping when out. Get out when the weather is good and it will be great.

[@ontheroadadventure]

Some Excellent advice there Thanks. We have been buying kit ready to have a better go at it this year. We have a little stove, some sea to summit pots and pans that fold down. We bought two thermerest mattresses and the Flextail pump. What would you recommend for a main light in the tent?

[@BrokenBackMountains]

​@@ontheroadadventureDepends what you want to do. I just use a headtorch that goes into a plastic holder with a lens on it. Petzl noctilite. However you still need the headtorch if you get up in the night to go to the bog, so not that convenient. If you are hanging it up, you don't want anything too heavy or that you will bump your head on. Is the flextail the one with a light? You won't need it after you have pumped the mats up so just hang it up as a light. Failing that there are wee collapsible lights. I've tried going with a roll up camping electrical hook-up. That way I just use a normal inspection light. Can't do that all the time though and it takes up a bit of room. I've not got a touring bike. Just an NC 700 with throwovers etc so I need to keep stuff compact.

[@ontheroadadventure]

@@BrokenBackMountains Head torch maybe the way to go, flex tail has a light but not sure it’s sufficient really

[@BrokenBackMountains]

@@ontheroadadventure Headtorch each is the best.

[@ontheroadadventure]

@@BrokenBackMountains is there some really good brand one to go for, we don’t want crap

[@diggers22]

Hilarious, loved it!

[@ontheroadadventure]

Glad you could join us bud, we do like a good laugh here!

[@muddyharbourrider7340]

The main thing is - You Did It! Well done. I’m trying it too this year, the last time I camped was 🤔 54 years ago 😂 Might film my experience and upload it.🤞

[@ontheroadadventure]

You should do that, we will be interested to see how you get on too! We learnt allot on this camping trip

[@annbullock7622]

What a camp site, everything you need on it ,, luxury,, not all camping sites are like this !!

[@ontheroadadventure]

Yes this was a really nice site to stay at on exmoor

[@johndefalque5061]

Glamping with a double air mattress!

[@ontheroadadventure]

That thing turned out to be a huge problem, when one moves the other bounces around all over the shop too 😂

[@victorkent768]

Amazes me how daft people can be. Entertaining though 😁😁

[@ontheroadadventure]

As long as your smiling watching us we are happy 😀

[@marton_horvath]

This was some Carl Pilkington level British comedy gold

[@ontheroadadventure]

Cheers bud, Glad you can come and have a chuckle with us

[@everyoneknowsadave3580]

We all made these mistakes when we first started camping ….. but don’t let it put you off ….. a few tweaks and it will be much more comfortable….The tent looked nice might wanna seam seal it though just in case … most folks get a bigger larger bag to repack it into…. Small seperate air mattresses work way better than one biggun and if you can get on with them some soft ear plugs if you want to get a half decent nights sleep …. Load up your phones to watch a film at night just in case you have to retire early … lighting fires is tricky .. I prefer the pyramid method for reliable hot fire … oh and ditch the stupid jetboil they are rubbish …. Great video though really enjoyed it and very informative for other peeps 👍👍

[@ontheroadadventure]

Thanks so much, lots to learn but we kinda like that. We have lots of new kit for 2024 ready to go and we just tried out out new camping cooking kit in the latest video… The thing about it is we always have a laugh and in the end this is all that matters

[@everyoneknowsadave3580]

@@ontheroadadventure …. Looking back at your misfortunes and having a laugh is half the fun, right!?!!… my biggest improvement in camping was honestly using earplugs … the little soft ones that you scrunch up and put in your ears, the anti snoring type you can get from a chemist shop… rain , bugs, other noisy campers it knocks down the sounds to a level where you can at least get a decent nights sleep and that’s important for enjoying the experience. I don’t ride bikes anymore (used to a lot back in the UK) but I do backpack now so getting everything small and light whilst still still being comfortable is a work in progress but I’m getting there !! Anyhoo subbed to your channel cheers mate … ATB 👍👍

[@ontheroadadventure]

@@everyoneknowsadave3580 Thanks so much, glad you enjoy our humour. You spot on with the ear plugs, I couldn’t get on with the foam ones but the rubber ones are perfect 👌

[@neilfields5914]

Good job you didn’t try it 30 years ago.

[@ontheroadadventure]

I think perhaps we are missing the crucial camping ingredient…. A belly full of beer!

[@contentofcharacter]

At least it was entertaining to watch.

[@ontheroadadventure]

Glad you enjoyed it, we love that people can have a laugh with us on our adventures

[@pauljones540]

home bargains x4 stove cans £4.99 adaptor 120 temu gas into you 6 pound can sorted

[@ontheroadadventure]

Cheers Paul we will look them up

[@saefulummam1656]

Nice video

[@ontheroadadventure]

Thanks, hope you had a good laugh along with us? We have a new motorcycle camping series playing out now from a month in Portugal and Spain you may enjoy…. kzbin.info/aero/PLAbzmvTdb3d1tLBw-3gsGia2Z7Yu7L5ws&si=XjGdHEYRQFbyRbep

[@gruff8491]

I know what you mean . You either like camping or you dont . Good laugh you 2 , you ride Adventure bikes like me dont give up at your first camping trip life is 1 big Adventure .

[@ontheroadadventure]

Which bike do you have? I think we love to hate camping lol, when the weather gets better next year we will try again probably. It’s a laugh if nothing else

[@bullaschonken521]

Well done 😂😂👍

[@kevindarkstar]

Possibley that huge inflated mattress was a bit much, doesn't look like a camping self inflating mattress 🤔

[@ontheroadadventure]

Yes it turned out to be a big problem, when one moves in the night the other is bounced about! Two mattresses is the way to go

[@stephenalbert856]

Do you ever get out in the sun ?

[@ontheroadadventure]

Not in the UK! Rare as rocking poo 😂

[@dbharrold]

Very entertaining. My top tips, stay in a hotel, if you cant stay in a hotel eat out for every meal, take a plastic bottle to pee in during the night. Much better than walking through a cold wet campsite. Never go camping if rain is forecast 🙂

[@ontheroadadventure]

Love that first tip! i guess we should have to try it again if we get some better weather! Do you do camping in the uk?

[@dbharrold]

@@ontheroadadventure yes I have done many times but only if the forecast is really good. I use a two man tent on my own. Richard is right having a tent to stand up in if its raining. Ive gone without a cooker on times and eaten tins of sardines as a meal :-) a trick I learned from a mate in the military. But I usually eat out in a pub and when people see me in my little tent they feel sorry for me and invite me into their caravans for a cuppa :-)

[@ontheroadadventure]

@@dbharrold Loving the Caravan free tea trick! what do you do about the mattress? the double airbed did not work out for us!

[@dbharrold]

@@ontheroadadventure I use a single inflatable mattress as I always bike camp alone and it's fine. When I've been away with the boss, she sleeps on a nice camp bed being a princess and I sleep on my airbed with the dog 🙂

[@ontheroadadventure]

which is better, the campbed or a inflatable mattress? we have seen beds made like the folding chairs that keep you off the ground? or would two single air beds be better?

[@colmh9699]

Never seen these 2 before but ta was comical. Please I camping with someone who knows what they are doing,you'll enjoy it more

[@ontheroadadventure]

You’ll be pleased to know we are currently subjecting ourselves to a month long camping tour! Lots of moto camping content coming up! Brace ya self lol

[@andrewanderson3351]

Dont be diss hearted, if you had tried all gear at home and gone with experienced campers and weather had be kinder .can be ok but definitely need dry weather on a bike camping

[@ontheroadadventure]

This is exactly right 👍 since this video we replaced everything and went for a sink or swim situation by moto camping one month around Spain and Portugal….. well we swam and now we are doing it again on our current all in tour this time all over Europe! We have grown to love the moto camping now 😃

[@sidddist]

Great video

[@ontheroadadventure]

Thanks for joining us 👍

[@ladyjrider666]

Well done. Trial and error... and a funny time, your hot chocolate made me laugh I must confess. 😆

[@ontheroadadventure]

Thanks for joining us! We live and learn! Have you tried Moto camping yet?

[@ladyjrider666]

@ontheroadadventure Hi, yes have been family and motorcycle camping for years now. I've got a solo tent and a teepee for 2 or 3 of us. Rallies are fun to camp at too. Enjoy 😀

[@ontheroadadventure]

@@ladyjrider666 Awesome, is the teepee tent big enough to stand and get changed? We understand it packs down small

[@ladyjrider666]

@ontheroadadventure yeah it's under 3kg, i think. The center pole is the only one, slides into itself as 4. Then just guy ropes outside. Its not a solid position so don't pole dance 😉 but can stand up. And fits 2 double air beds. Or 1 and lots of bike kit storage. 😀

[@ontheroadadventure]

@@ladyjrider666 Do you know the name or brand of the one you have?

[@Smokeyonesix]

Scrap that tent and buy a tipee tent. Smaller area but tall to stand up in and get dressed. Also only one pole that breaks down into 2 or 3 bits

[@ontheroadadventure]

We aere currently looking into better tents, This one is too big for our needs. Do you know any good brands or ones to suggest we look at?

[@Smokeyonesix]

@@ontheroadadventure Hi, forgot about this. Ours is a eurohike tipee. I'm sure you'll find one new or face book market place is your friend

[@ontheroadadventure]

@@Smokeyonesix We are using a MSR now, are you following the current Moto camping tour? We are doing a month in Portugal and Spain

[@Smokeyonesix]

@@ontheroadadventure yes mate. It's a fantastic set of vids. Me and the wife are enjoying them. We're off round europe from 21st june. 2 weeks. Holland belgium Luxembourg Germany Austria Italy Switzerland and back up through France. Camping mainly with a couple of hotels thrown in for our lass. Be rude not to give her some clean sheets and showers. We're watching your europe vids to for some ideas on places to visit and avoid. Many thanks for the time replying. Its much appreciated. Take care both

[@rlw85]

😂😂😂😂😂 it’s like carry on camping 😂😂😂😂

[@ontheroadadventure]

Yes! Have you seen carry on camping cooking yet?! Got a couple episodes of the malarkey 😂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2TSomCOprCEhacsi=VSWOg49gPtsjeKUI

[@chrisdwyer8611]

Funny as fuck hot chelate was best mess ever well done for trying ❤

[@ontheroadadventure]

Thanks for joining us Chris, we do like to have a laugh! Where are you from and what do you ride?

[@leeredpath8332]

the hotter the fire the less smoke

[@ontheroadadventure]

We need to learn to make a good fire! Any tips?

[@gerhardk98]

@@ontheroadadventure Make sure you have dry wood, ideally should have been split and stacked the previous year, here in Canada most campgrounds sell seasoned fire wood.

[@ontheroadadventure]

@@gerhardk98 Thanks, we have been upgrading our moto camping kit over winter and watching and learning from others KZbin videos, hopefully we will have more luck in 2024 moto camping adventures… there should be lots of it!

[@RebelCowboysRVs]

At the least, that was entertaining.

[@ontheroadadventure]

Excellent, motorcycling is all about having a laugh and enjoying yourself, with a positive attitude even disasters can be great memories! We will try again until we get it right. Thanks for joining us on the channel 👍

[@kamols7491]

Oops no choc anymore 😂😂😂

[@ontheroadadventure]

It was boiling really fast! We need to master that stove

[@TheNorfolkThunderbolt]

Two words. Travel Lodge….😂

[@ontheroadadventure]

Premier Inn! Ohhhh Now we got a comparison video to be had lol

[@TheNorfolkThunderbolt]

@@ontheroadadventure great idea!

[@ontheroadadventure]

@@TheNorfolkThunderbolt Posh camping at its finest 😂

[@Zola57]

Rip off prices in the farm shop m8. Hilarious video m8. You need to practice stuff before you go camping, you never know who's videoing you then putting it on KZbin l🤣

[@ontheroadadventure]

Thanks for joining us, we will practice camping until we get it right or stop laughing!

[@Zola57]

Do you ever see motorcyclists on your travels with dog passengers? I want to go venturing by bike but not keen on kenneling my jack Russel for unlimited periods. He would come with me.

[@ontheroadadventure]

@@Zola57 Yes absolutely check out Paignton bike night video and you’ll see a guy we know with two dogs in carrier on his, he also has a insta written on the bright box to look him up. We have seen a few types

[@matthewbinnie6194]

Victoria Wood once said about camping, why would you leave a perfectly good home to live like a refugee. This video rams that point home 😭

[@ontheroadadventure]

lol Yes, and it seems we never learn! We are better prepared this time and ewa is determined we will make it much better this year on ourselves….. I’m less optimistic

[@adrianbennett8956]

An for all those reasons thats why i WILL NEVER go camping .lol.

[@ontheroadadventure]

We are unsure yet if we did it wrong oas beginner first time motorcycle camping people or if its just rubbish all round lol. Have you never tried it then?

[@momo-go4pl]

Won’t get me doing it either!

[@ontheroadadventure]

oh go on.... how hard can it be! lol

[@Thepotatothatchokedamber]

My best lessons came from mistakes. Excellent learning experience.

[@ontheroadadventure]

Yes, we figure we will keep at it until we get it right! It’s a laugh if nothing else! Thanks for joining us

[@tonywilliamson4512]

Top tip to dry your tent Burn it 😂

[@ontheroadadventure]

I’m gunna do this and tell ewa Tony told me to do it!

[@seawench555]

Well that was abysmal🤣

[@ontheroadadventure]

Yup! Since then though we have become moto camping masters! We now do it for months at a time around Europe

[@seawench555]

@@ontheroadadventure well, best I catch up 🤣

[@ontheroadadventure]

Your in for a laugh!

[@ftw2215]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ontheroadadventure]

If you enjoyed that, we tried Moto Glamping… well that went equally as well lol kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZmviah7e9-Gmrssi=bn2rd66fYZaXKPHM

[@kamols7491]

It's a garage not a tent🤣🎪

[@ontheroadadventure]

It was a bit of an overkill. Any good tents recommendations ?

[@grahambrook8164]

What a strange accent the fella has?

[@ontheroadadventure]

From Devon 👍

[@gilvansouza]

Could these two be the most annoying motorcycle vlog couple on KZbin? 🤔 I think thats a distinct possibility.

[@ontheroadadventure]

Sorry you feel that way 🙂

[@frankmlchaelglasscock6539]

Just made me laugh you two are so comical stay safe

[@ontheroadadventure]

Cheers mate, we don’t take life too seriously, if you don’t laugh you cry!

[@allanhughes7859]

Went to bed looking like humans !!!! Woke up or got up next day looking like ???????????????????????????????????? SSSSSSSTTTT

[@ontheroadadventure]

your not Wrong! We did not feel to refreshed after that! hope you had a laugh watching it none the less though?