Motorcycle Camping - When Dispersed Camping doesn't go as planned. (S2 EP15)

[@vulcandj]

I moved to Oregon from the east coast in 1995 (Lakeview). My honeymoon was at Crater Lake. There’s a lot of beauty in this state. The Deschutes is a beautiful river.

[@chrislanagan1128]

Enjoy your channel ...heading over to REI gettin camping thing's...wife got new helmet ...two up on my 2019 FLTRX. ..

[@wflentge]

You have to know that your channel is so much more interesting and entertaining than DirectTV! I LOVE camp cooking!

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks Wayne

[@SippyCupAdventures]

I may have mentioned before how fascinated I am with camping and all the tools and special widgets folks use, and we don't camp lol! Yes, it seemed like an awkward place to settle down, but you didn't know that! Enjoyable, and I finally subbed!

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks for the sub. Glad you enjoy.

[@jimeckenrode1271]

I love that tent, I love the cooking and I love the people.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks A bunch Jim !!

[@2nomind]

Two Wheels Riding the Dream

[@legallyblondetakesahike7076]

You guys cook better in the wilderness than I do at home lol. Enjoy watching your adventures. If you are able get to Crater Lake. Beautiful ride

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes!! Stay tuned that’s the next stop. Yes we don’t frequent restaurants much.

[@RidingintheOzarks]

Well you can't pick a winner every single time. Like you say if its not right just move on, that's part of the Freedom... stay safe!

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

True that!

[@smilinkyle]

I appreciate that you are camping and haven't given up your Road Glide and K Motorcycles to do it. I'm not ready to give up my FJR.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes but it’s taking a toll on the old bikes. Chris’s K has 76k and the RG has 65k and with all the dirt roads things are loosening up.

[@mackdarwinian8054]

Thank you for saying Oregon correctly. Also for the closed captions. You two rock. Thank you thank you

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks.

[@bryanolson6551]

Found your channel by chance. Live in Oregon west of Portland. I’ve spent a ton of time camping in dispersed campgrounds in State Forest lands. One thing I’ve learned about camping in Oregon is that as much as you think you are the only one out there, you likely aren’t. You have to go really deep into the woods and or off the old abandoned logging roads a ways to truly be alone in the Oregon woods. Especially with Covid 19, more folks out in the woods now than ever! Happy camping you two!

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes the camping has been hard to find this summer. No one is going to Disney Land or flying anywhere. So the next best thing Camping 🏕

[@buckrogers7498]

I'm from Tigard.

[@Bowlin01]

You win some, you lose some. At least you have the freedom/ flexibility to change your schedule as needs must. As always a great video with some stunning scener, many thanks for sharing. Stay safe.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

😎😆 Thanks.

[@mikedanaher3413]

Yup. Definitely follow your gut if you are not comfortable. Be safe at crater lake. Lots of folks go missing there. Be safe. Love these videos.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks Mike. 😊

[@SandraOrtmann1976]

Well, that can happen. In Germany, that way of camping is normally not allowed. But things are changing a bit...we will try something similar next year. Glad that nothing bad happened. Always looking forward to your videos, you are such great inspiration. Stay safe and happy travels.

[@markgentry9363]

Yall are living my dream,,some day i will get out of this big truck and live mine,,,try heading east toward ky,tn ,mo,,they are awesome in the fall...be safe

[@jonfranklin8003]

Beautiful country, lovely people, very inspirational best wishes from the U.K.

[@2vegans2wheels]

We live in Bend. Just starting following you. Great stuff, thanks.

[@joachimvogt7560]

I am so jealous. You are fantastic, enjoy and live your life. My best from Germany.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thank You

[@cmhighway6215]

Omg you two. Loving the Biker hair. FINALLY.. RUBBER SIDE DOWN.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks

[@aimeemotorides8454]

Just realized I hadn't subscribed, though I've been watching your videos. Am now subscribed! I live in Massachusetts but have been lucky enough to ride across county by motorcycle, car, and RV. Oregon is definitely one of the most awesome and enjoyable states I've ever visited. Enjoy!

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Awesome! And welcome

[@barryowens6465]

Either guys love the video that's my backyard maybe you can come back someday and we can fire up the Harley and I can show you some really nice places to camp or it's not quite so dusty hope you guys had a great time in Central Oregon

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

We love Oregon just that spot was strange with the houses near by. But we learned.

[@bromanandthesquaw880]

Looked like a beautiful area minus the dust. Glad y’all are doing well and we always look forward to and enjoy your videos. Take care and stay safe.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks Brother 👍

[@trishsnow4489]

another great vlog thank you for all your hard effort, cheers from new zealand

[@kierankealy5287]

Really enjoying your videos. Great to see what biking is like on the other side of the world 🌎. Keep them coming. Be safe guys.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks will Do ✌️👍

[@buckrogers7498]

I'm heading down towards Bend tomorrow on the way to Steens Mountain. Safe travels!

[@jpbrayon8256]

It's all in the attitude...and I really like yours!!! Cheers. JP

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks 🙏

[@joemonroe9402]

Knowing the low,sure makes the highs high...fire by night,clouds by day...our Lord is with us no matter the place...rejoice..peace to you🤴💜

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Amen Joe. 👍

[@crumblymal8479]

Glorious countryside what a spot water straight from the river wow like it sun scenery bikes I am sooo jealous , it rains here in the UK way to much especially in the north of England .Out on the bike today and it was 13 degrees at best :) Mal uk

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks Cheers.

[@seamus9750]

Great attitude...roll with the punches and put it down to experience....

[@garyhanson4133]

Good job! I love the intercom between bikes. It's a nice touch.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks Gary !!

[@garyhanson4133]

@@TwoWheelsBigLife haha watching you guys pack up amazes me. When I was married and had kids, when we went camping we had a packed Expedition and felt like I was packing most of the house :-)

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Oh this is downsized from a 2500 sq ft house so this is nothin 😆🤣🤣

[@garyhanson4133]

@@TwoWheelsBigLife lol

[@bronkomel1]

Next time your in Oregon you might check out Prineville reservoir. Free camping right on the river. Good fishing

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks for the tip! Appreciate that.

[@mbeck9680]

Great video, thanks for continuing to share your experiences.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

😉

[@WhereToNextDad]

Looks like so much fun. We just got back from camping too!

[@timbarnett3898]

I love Oregon esp Eugene up 58 to high lakes, an I like camping along Clackas river from Estacada to Mt. Hood. Timothy Lake is all good for camping!

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Our next episode is in that area I believe.

[@timbarnett3898]

@@TwoWheelsBigLife you could camp a year on upper Clackamas River parks an enjoy every minute, esp sights, smells an sound of river!

[@AndySjostrom]

I spent about 6 months in Oregon and one thing I noticed right away was that any pace where there was a dirt road it was dusty. and if you got behind someone on a dirt road you might as well pull over and wait for the dust to settle it gets that thick.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Amen to that !

[@nokoolaid]

I've been by there once. Crater Lake is cool. In more ways than one. You might see snow patches.

[@dannyixoye262]

That blue water container must take up some serious space. Have you considered getting a collapsible water container? I think it is more desirable when space is limited.

[@dafringe]

Those water bags that come with the Sawyer have a tendency to crack. Instead of holding/squeezing water through the Sawyer filter using those bags, which takes forever, you might consider trying what I used to do when backpacking. Buy a 3 liter Platypus Big Zip hydration bag... mark it as a "dirty water only" bag... remove the bite valve at the end of the hydration hose... push the dirty end of the Sawyer filter into the end of the hydration hose where the bite valve was located. When you need camp water... disconnect the hydration hose from the 3 liter bag... fill the bag with dirty water... hang the bag from a tree... reconnect the hydration hose to the bag... and let gravity do the work for you while you go about getting your camp setup. And it rolls up and is reasonably compact for traveling. You can see it in my hiking video, at the 53 minute mark, at this link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2bUm5qhmqmNotE

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

👍. I’ll check that out. Thanks.

[@Sixbears]

We were at a bad campsite and then my wife got sick from road food we had on the way there. Next day we checked into a hotel, because sometimes you have to pull the plug. We only spent two nights in hotels in four months of camping, but that time it was really worth it.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes for sure the best of times. We will also stay in a hotel to get a good clean on.

[@gypsyqueen411]

That's the first thing I noticed when you pulled in there was the dust and I thought "I hope they're not going to camp there" but we all have our own experiences. Like I mentioned before, I hope you make it to Leavenworth. They have Wenatchee State Park and if you want to stay close to town there is a great! KOA there. Also, the Methow Valley and Wynthrop are beautiful.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

We’ll keep that in mind for sure.

[@jm4672]

Omg I'm so jealous of y'all .I wish y'all the best

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks.

[@billymcgee3511]

You two are still having fun! Look forward to hooking up when you are back in Texas. We are looking forward to fall and winter riding here in Texas. Ride safe!

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Oh yeah!!

[@Scootphoria]

Was hoping for the best when I read your title. Glad it was something simple. Rich, you should have let her lead the way out instead of covering her with the dust ;)

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Believe me I try to get Chris in front she does not like riding on the back of my bike or leading. ✌️👍

[@billcarothers9182]

Love your channel!! Cant wait to hit the road !!!

[@carlosaircraftmechxnic2819]

Thanks for the video guys! Safe travels. Could you guys do reviews of your bikes please?

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

We will try

[@foxglove8836]

Just glad your ok.

[@russcoaus2043]

Hi u2 nice stuff as always take care now😎✌🖐👍

[@kylec166]

Nice nature views

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks for visiting

[@eduardobrazilpinto260]

Lugar legal, natureza pura!

[@ErikaCastro4TruckerLife]

I love how real you guys keep it 🤙🏼. Love your vids, keep on making them!! I look forward to them. I'm just starting to ride 🏍

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks we are dong our best. Keep the Shiny Side up. ✌️

[@1dancier]

I've found many dusty spots like your camp, now I ride a few hundred metres into the bush when possible, helps having a small tent too :)

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes a small tent would make that easier. Can’t imagine getting caught in the rain and not have our Kingdom 6 though.

[@1dancier]

@@TwoWheelsBigLife A big tent has many, many benefits, the time taken to set up camp means you're less likely to move each day. That means you'll get to appreciate the area more because you'll explore, the best way to travel. I'm moving up in tent size, going from a 1 person hiking tent to a 2-3 person tent and tarp because I've found I need more room in the poorer weather when you need to spend more time indoors.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Daniel you get us!! That is exactly why we have this tent. We have had some bad storms roll in and we were snug in the Taj as we call it.

[@johnbergeron7208]

I see you have a fishing rod have you used it yet good vid guys 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

I actually have not used it. I

[@DirtyShoesAdventures]

That would be kinda weird feeling with residential areas on both sides of you. Plus the dust, yeah I'd move on too.

[@calisdad3]

You guys are having a blast. Uh- next time the camp name is Dustbowl (7:35) it might be your sign. ;-) enjoy

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

That is my GPS name of the spot. We use Gaia Maps and you can save locations.

[@scottyoung4583]

Love your cheerful nature. I’m continuing to enjoy the videos! Will either of you defect to the other’s brand of bike? Ever swap?

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

🤔🤔. There’s something in the works. We just don’t know what yet.

[@wflentge]

Not comfortable , move on! We reserved a place ion CA on our Hwy 1 ride at a KOA place for a couple of days. We "camped" with huge RVs on an asphalt camp ground - actually a parking lot!. We had to drive tent spikes through the asphalt to set up the campsite. We packed up the next morning and went in about 50 miles inland and found a more remote place that we ended up staying 2-3 days. So much more fun! By the way this is the ONLY KOA site we have not be satisfied with!

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

So true - no sense hanging around some place where you're miserable because there's always a better place somewhere down the road.

[@karenshoucairmcgray4902]

Maybe you can find a compact shopping cart to haul stuff as needed. Yeah....that place too dusty. I would have packed up too.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Great idea!!

[@nymindreader]

First of all I love your videos. They entertaining, educational and just fun. I am looking to get on the road for some short trips. With disperse camping, or are you looking bathroom close by or is all in the nature? Sorry for a personal question

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Bring a shovel and bury it. That’s what we do. Make sure you are far away from a water source.

[@jrforeman279]

How was the solar charging. Looks like you had lots of shade.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Solar is doing perfect. I’ll be giving more details soon. But so far so good. Very please with the design.

[@onyva3256]

New sub here, been catching up on your videos, you guys are very cool. Great presentation, unbelievable landscapes and that BMW is a serious modern classic (sorry - not into Harleys!).

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

That’s Okay Chris always gets the compliments😁✌️

[@karenshoucairmcgray4902]

@@TwoWheelsBigLife Chris has a nice bike, but there is nothing like a Harley Davidson starting up, and hearing that Boom! when you put her in first gear!

[@legallyblondetakesahike7076]

Lol sorry I made the Crater Lake comment before I got through the rest of your video

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

✌️

[@eduardobrazilpinto260]

Qual a capacidade da placa solar, é para a geladeira e alguma iluminação da barraca?

[@keithqueen3554]

What app are you folks using to find those great remote camp sites? Ride safe

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

There are 2 that we use. 1 is Gaia Maps this app has many downloadable US Forest maps and others. 2 is Avenza Maps and they have the US Motor Vehicle user maps that shows all the dispersed camping.

[@roadtripper5553]

Great video did you mention it was Dusty 😂

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

🤣🤣👍

[@bonnevillebagger9147]

If your trying to save some time. You can screw the filter into the smart water bottle and just drink out of the filter.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes we have done that, but the blue jug is for washing dishes also so not too difficult.

[@bikersoncall]

I totally get the sentiment of camping there, this looks beautiful, but considering the Bike Path , (cough, etc) I would not be loving life there. I would almost want to put up a sign; ''hey people, we're camping here!'' lol...

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks

[@johnburgess5534]

Fit solar panel, park in the shade???????

[@bikersoncall]

7:06 Fresh Squeezed Water. : )

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

It was good water also.

[@seamus9750]

What mileage have you covered so far?

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

About 8000 miles. We don’t move real fast 🤣. We’ll set up a base camp and then explore the areas. Not in this case we stayed 2 days then left and headed to the Crater Lake area.

[@NestoRides514]

What app are you using to find a site for dispersed camping?

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Gaia Maps it is great to find where you are not so good at getting you there. Hope that makes sense.

[@shadestradingpostcom]

I bet you had Tillamook cheese on those hamburgers . Thats what I would of put on my burgers when in Oregon.

[@jbrase2000]

What model is your BMW? It is very pretty.

[@sunnymas2656]

When you arrive at a new spot: First, switch your bike off - all qiet. Check yourself, if you feel safe there. If you don´t feel safe, but you don´t know, why - better look for another spot to camp.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

We never felt unsafe just weird. It really was like camping in a strangers back yard. Everyone was nice just strange.

[@sunnymas2656]

@@TwoWheelsBigLife This is the better mentality. Feel free, because you don´t treat any others. The national forest is for Everyone. It is not private property. Here in Germany it can be totaly different. Many People, who doesn´t matter. Other People, who think, it is forbidden, what you do. And maybe call the police. So I would be nervous, what kind of people see me doing ? If I would be in the same situation, I would camp stealth. And I would hope, that no one recognize me. Even not their dogs. For me, it would be an unsafe spot. Because so many people coming around. The fact here is: It is forbidden, to camp in the forests, also wild camping, without permit. It is too difficult, or impossible, to get a permit. Even not from the forest ranger. Some get it, if the forest ranger knows well, about you. But if you want to stay some nights only, and go on your tour, it is too difficult to get a permit. The forest rangers are afraid about open fire. To get the whole forest burned.

[@fairrider3346]

YEAH, THOSE FOLKS THINK YOU ARE IN THEIR BACK YARDS AND IF YOU STAYED LONG ENOUGH THEY WOULD START MAKING YOU FEEL UNWONTED.

[@edhernandez8868]

Valla con Dios