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Never underestimate how challenging motorcycle Life can be at times, but every day is an adventure.Tent camping can have its own unique set of challenges. We go from a fabulous, uncrowded, peaceful $10/night US Forest Service Campground right next to a river to an overcrowded $40/night private campground.
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[@eddcurry1245]

Every video even from the packing up house and heading out has been entertaining

[@johnstechman331]

I'm a bee keeper and I can assure you those were not bees, but we're hornets. All part of the camping experience. Happy camping!😃

[@thomasbranson7237]

They looked more like yellow jackets to me.

[@johnhall4445]

Got it! Look out for the brown tent sign. Don’t go to RV “RESORTS!”

[@texaslonestarrider]

$40/night for a tent Campsite is a little much, you can get a cheap hotel for near that price. Great Video And Thanks For Sharing My Friend!

[@jusjoseph]

They probably had clean showers. I agree, it's not all rainbows and unicorns. Win some and pay a little for some.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Sometimes

[@PMCraig]

I’ve stayed at KOA campgrounds quite a bit over the years. Usually kinda on the expensive side but they always seem to have laundry facilities. Plus clean showers and bathrooms. Especially on longer trips it’s nice to be able to do laundry! For sure the more primitive state park and forest service campsites seem more like “camping” but it’s nice to have options…

[@chadgreniersr5808]

We truly value all of the traveling and camp tips more then you guys will ever know. Thanks again. Safe travels.

[@timlubbers2884]

Where are y’all going for your winter?

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Ahhhh, so enjoy your channel. Thank you.

[@billschreiber]

Just started watching some of your videos. Nice and wholesome, and very pleasurable to watch. Great job on the editing! I’ve subscribed. Thank you!

[@Spiritualrider]

You guys are great, that is our dream one day to get out and tour America

[@aeror115]

Enjoy the bike life folks

[@just.my.2cents]

I did 6 months RV'ing (24ft rv) towing a Smart for Two car from New Brunswick, Ca (Left Nov 18 2021) to Key West then following the US/Mex border to San Diego then up to British Columbia, Ca and cross country back home arriving May 19, 2022 (BTW you were at Big Bend, TX 2 or 3 weeks after our visit). We are still recovering and we were RV'ing with all modern amenities. I don't know how you can make it thru all this. Kudos to you both! PS I didn't even start editing my videos and we are in November 2022!!! Happy and safe travels.

[@rogermeyer3941]

❤️ Idaho…great scenery, roads and less traffic/people. It’s my go to almost every summer.

[@jrdepew]

Great attitude. Serendipity is not always rainbows, especially when Moto camping. I do mostly off road adventure travel but the principal search is the same.

[@jessicaontwowheels]

You guys are so comical in your own way. I couldn’t help but think “Hey! Steak!” When you passed the cow. Another great vid. Awesome work!

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@wflentge]

I have done the sun/solar panel dance oftern when camping. Thankfully I have 3 USP ports on my Goldwing that can charge my GoPro, cell phone and small power source when riding. I do use the power cell and panels in campsite if no electric hook ups. I enjoy your documented journey.

[@bobberguy1]

Chris is one tough lady. Broken toe hikers are few and far between. Thanks for the scenery.

[@OldGuyonaBike]

Add the exchange rate for the Cdn. $ on top of that! Yup, some private campgrounds do charge a bit much. Better have good wifi, laundry, electrical hookup and lots of hot water for showers at that price.

[@tracyknight5130]

On the broken toe. A cotton pad wrapped around one toe then continued around the other toe, with a wide rubber band in place of tape. This would last longer than the tape. The scenery of the mountains with the flatland in between was beautiful. B safe out there.

[@wantsomething3319]

The dirt adds a tsunami flavor (hee hee). Jayman...

[@wantsomething3319]

Unami, damn autocorrect! Jayman...

[@ridhadababi5858]

It is very very nice. Thanks for the sharing.

[@scooterbernieamputeeharleyride]

Thanks ✌🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Peace Bernie !!

[@mattingray5651]

When Richard cooked that steak, I wouldn't care if there are dirt in it :)

[@matt_7617]

That new campsite is totally European style, expensive with no service and extra crowded ;-) I do love your vidoes, thank you and keep on riding trough the good old USA 🇺🇸 Best regards from a homesick dude in Europe 😊

[@davidbreen4353]

that was a neat video. that first campground was beautiful. didn't like the hornets, even though they seemed docile, kinda. stay safe, see ya on the next one.

[@patrickwade3150]

Those were yellow jackets and most of the time they sting just because they enjoy it…😅

[@michaelkrenzer3296]

I have had to stay on many of those expensive campgrounds over the years but I avoid them at all costs. Sometimes it is sleep at a rest stop and risk getting rousted or harassed or pay the fee and deal with the less than ideal conditions.

[@eddcurry1245]

Salt pepper and dirt make for a good seasoning (thou sand is better)!

[@michaelmacdermott6340]

Those yellow jackets just wanted to enjoy your good cooking! I love following your videos, you do a great job with them. I'm presently an expat living in Panama, so I'm able to tour the States vicariously with you. God bless you both! 🙏🏻☝🏻❤️✝️

[@rubensidecar5107]

Well well well, it’s not just beer and skittles!!!!! Hahaha, good on you guys for showing it all. Love the sense of humor and the sometimes ironic remarks, but the truth is that not always goes your way. Thanks for sharing and showing that side of life on the road!!!! Keep the joys of travelling keeping rubber side down!!

[@karenallen5208]

You're making me WISH through the winter so I can hit the road. Great video!

[@Sherry-jx9hs]

Next time go to Cambridge and go across the Snake River into Oregon and go up to Hells Canyon that way. You might ask US if we know of things to see. You'll get way too many tips but ones like this are helpful because there are only so many roads up there and this is one that would have given you a nice ride and some good views and the bonus is that there is gas in the area so you won't run out on a long ride with your larger tanks.

[@two-up]

Hi great channel very nice filmed ;)

[@joewells7360]

Love your videos stay safe

[@HarleysDinersRides]

Had to laugh about the bandit Squirrel. better not leave your keys around. Hey, Chris sorry to hear about the broken toe. been there and it's hard to put your foot in your boots. take care, cheers Dave

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes glad we did do that.

[@Knuckledragnation]

Rich & Chris are you two still out on the road? I’m curious what your doing these days? You were an inspiration for myself and my wife to head out on the road. Take care and I hope all is well. ✌🏽

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

S Thanks for checking on us. We are doing good. Had to get back into the workforce.

[@Knuckledragnation]

@@TwoWheelsBigLife Ah gotcha. Well that’s interesting because so did I to a certain degree. I never got a chance to watch all of your videos so I’ll continue to do that and hopefully find out more about your travels and what not. Again take care & Happy Holidays to you two! ✌🏽

[@stevenjohannesen88]

Another great Vlog, love ya humour, cheers from Downunder ❤️🦘🦘🦘

[@ghostpepperrides4805]

From Indiana. I rode many of the roads in this episode end of August this year. Beautiful it was. I remember seeing the Last Chance sign.

[@johnpagejr.7628]

Rich and Chris just a fyi Hwy 395 in North east Oregon to the John Day area is worth a visit. There is a road that is now paved between I 84 and 395 to a little town called Granite that is amazing. Sumpter on Hwy 26 is also worth checking out. I have ridden through there several times and there is always some thing new to see. I live in Lake Chelan WA witch is a beautiful place but you will need to reserve a place to stay months in advance. If you are headed for the North Cascade Highway check out Mazama on the way. It is a popular area so be ware of the crowds It is only open in the summer months.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes we go through there.

[@jameslovelace8958]

I wish I was physically able to do what you guys do. I love to travel and I love to camp.

[@rickkrough6167]

Prices for camping has gotten crazy in some places, Even motorcycle campgrounds. Both on the bike and in the motorhome I have learned to avoid the beaten path and pay(usually) more reasonable rates. Don’t mind the resorts occasionally as long as they have the amenities to support their price.

[@macplus3339]

I have found that you can pay a few bucks for just a shower at most of the KOA type campgrounds and since the Washers/Driers are coin operated, you can kill two birds with one stone so to speak.

[@fabiopunk1661]

Idaho is beautiful

[@jeffhughes7536]

Live and learn. I’ll take the $5/night site any day. That “rv resort” reminds me of the Jellystone parks back in the days. Crowded!

[@montewolf3570]

The best way to see the country is on a motorcycle with today's gas prices you can't beat it but you have to ruff it out side but the expense can't be beat

[@beardedwonder8864]

A place I’d recommend is in northern Idaho along highway 2, it is the Hemlocks RV and Lodging along the Kootenay River. Fantastic hosts, food on site, showers are included with tent sites and I think laundry is free.

[@charliedobihal3136]

Another great post! It's nice to get such details! Sorry your toe still needs taping. Keep up the great work! Thank you!

[@richardvalitalo3670]

When I was in the Canadian rockies this summer those flies were there at every stop. They look like yellow jackets but only imitating them. ( same colours)They were eating the dead bugs on the bike! I have never put a tent in a washing machine. LOL

[@scottfhscottfh]

You need the Givi S110 12 volt power outlet socket and the Givi S111 PowerHub USB power hub that connects to the power outlet socket

[@hawgryder13]

In the words of Bugs Bunny, "I hope you realize that this means war." :D

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

🤣🤣

[@joewells7360]

You guys are the best you always make my day. 🙏🙏

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks Joe

[@david_therider]

I really enjoy watching your videos 👍

[@richardsmoot1041]

Never like to question another biker’s route, but, when you were at Last Chance, you were so close to one of the best roads in US… Idaho 12. 120 miles of beautiful riverside twisties thru the mountains.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

We’ve been there before. We were on a mission to get to the cascades

[@macplus3339]

I have two auto 12vdc ports that I can stick a double USB adapters into and I am able to charge my power bricks while I'm riding my bike. One is connected directly to the battery so I can charge stuff, like my headsets, without the key being on. I also have wired a charging cable for my phone charges it while driving the bike. Your generating the electricity anyway so why not take advantage of it. Need more ports? Use a Y or three way cable.

[@rhondalyn100]

Love this video but I have to say it hurts my heart I'm seeing gorgeous summer weather when I'm freezing here in middle Tennessee tonight! Burrrrrrr...so cold!!!

[@metalhead2023]

Love all your videoa.ride safe

[@ronellefiji]

Been off the channel for a few months. What happened to the truck and camper? Last time I can remember, you sold the red tent-trailer and moved into the caravan. I am now subscribed again...All notification bell on. 😆

[@jimcaulk6225]

I’m guessing this was recorded back in September, but anywho if you had turned south at New Meadows, ridden down to Cambridge and turned right at the one gas station. Continued to Oxbow dam, then turn right, and that would take you into the heart of “the canyon where Hell is”. It’s about 40 miles all the way to the end where the jet boats launch. It’s best to visit this area the end of April, or the first of May, because the grass on the side of the canyon is all green.

[@mvnorsel6354]

In Australia the site is for 2 people, no discount if single , expensive, I camp rough, never had any trouble.

[@rodneyhanbaum697]

You guys are Great, have a Happy Thanksgiving!

[@takeaim420]

Chris - I have a question I've always wanted to ask you. Why the cut off fingertips on your gloves? Is it a comfort thing, an electronic thing, or something else? As somebody who makes a living with their fingertips, it always stands out to me. Love you both so damn much. You've been my inspiration for a majority of my motocamping trips!

[@donnievinson9478]

You guys handle your problems well. Seems like you enjoy the trip even with the problems. I enjoy your videos. I ride a HDHERATIGE 2002 A good bike for a long trip. You be careful stay between the lines.

[@edgit69]

Talked to someone recently that paid $70 a night for a tent site at a KOA

[@garygoldsmith1738]

Those are meat bee’s get traps set them out by your camp if you could be camped out for a few days they will all go away in the trap you will have a pleasant camp. you can buy the traps at Walmart or at a feed store.👍🏼

[@Buck1954]

I design convenience stores; have done so for 30 years. A few of my customers have stores in the middle of no-where and they do put up those old fashioned "rest stop in 50 miles" signs with a listing of services to let you know that there is a place to rest, Some have tables inside the stores, not outside where they get torn up. I have tried getting them to install out-door tables. But I tell you, because of government regulations, some places can be a real pain to place out door dining facilities. Throw in ADA regs and restroom availability, it gets messy. So they just usually put those facilities inside the store.

[@chukhentcy5642]

Forty bucks😳🤯😵‍💫😵🥴?! That's 'spensive, but maybe worth it for laundry and showers?? I mean who could put a price on a fresh smelling tent?🤔🤔 Good and Safe Travels, Guys!!🙂👍

[@not-fishing4730]

Wow $40 and cheek-by-jowl. Laundry does make up for some of it. Of course I have had to boondock after going down a rutted dirt road, campsite was full, at 11 pm on a Guzzi Lemans (really bad off pavement) at Cave Lake State Park in Nevada. (on Hwy 50)

[@thomasbranson7237]

I am downloading the I overlander app.

[@charlieswearingen500]

Nothing cuts wind like good ol' leather... 👍

[@clownpocket]

You got me beat, I paid $35 to sleep on the ground. To add insult to injury the showers were coin operated.

[@zaks9919]

I really hope some one from Parks Canada is watching this video, cause Ontario parks are $40 even with a seniors discount! Throw in the resevation fee & some tax & it's even more ! For people who" want" to donate to the park , you can buy wood for $10. per cubic foot.

[@stevewalker3468]

Those are yellow jackets they are very viscous when you to close to the hive or meat they have found they are conavores and they nest in the ground.

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

UGHHH!! We absolutely Hate RV parks...But hey, sometimes it the only choice.

[@davewimpenny7188]

great video...Rich what type of shocks are you running on the ride.....heading to Sturgis pre rally and thinking of upgrading....

[@jeffboyd3391]

Thank you for the video, we visited that area several years ago by car. Beautiful indeed. I’ve got an unrelated question, of a motorcycle nature. How many miles did you get out of your belt? I had 60,000 miles on my super glide when the engine self destructed. It had the original belt. Thanks Jeff

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Ol Ms Alice has the original belt and she has 108k miles. At 150k I’ll change it weather it needs it or not 🤣

[@piper87c]

@@TwoWheelsBigLife that’s amazing isn’t it? I look forward to your videos, stay safe out there.

[@ronladuke7235]

Those aren’t bees they are yellow jacket wasps and are usually quite aggressive and love meat, especially chicken and fish from my experience!

[@montanaguy]

Rich, what Garmin are you using at present?? I don't see it listed in your bio info. Thanks!

[@macplus3339]

They call themselves "Campgrounds" but they don't allow tents.

[@vtrack1963]

When a $40 campsite is your best camping option, have you considered just getting an inexpensive hotel? You can often find them in out of the way places.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

this was still much cheaper than a hotel, Yes I'll use points sometimes

[@Dave-eu3ib]

If your on SSDI or SS u can qualify for huge discounts apply online. I moved to Mexico to even save more and get almost 100% free healthcare

[@yamahchopper]

What happened to the pull camper?

[@eddcurry1245]

Dang chipmunks

[@shawnt1732]

I have a time out trailer, but I have never pulled it behind my bike. What was your worst complaint about pulling your trailer?

[@steven.h0629]

#1 stopping on a severe incline unprepared.. the trailer pulls you backward down the hill. The shifter and rear brake needs to be practiced 🤜💥🤛

[@peterwilisch1329]

Hope you all are doing great. Always enjoy your videos.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks! You too!

[@marks146]

If you come to NY. NJ. or Pa., you'll think that's reasonable. It's expensive. Even the state parks.

[@jerrystalvey4227]

Hey Google camp grounds near me.

[@boscodog4358]

That is a yellow jackets. Very painful sting

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

They were into in the food

[@darrenstibbard6773]

Lol. Those aren’t bees, they’re wasps. Guess they like steak too.

[@spikeccx]

For like 40 i would want full facility's You have a big 2 bike set up !! , too much gear for me i like to travel light

[@billseaman2585]

At what point do you just Motel it? Expensive RV parks are expensive and some time Mom &Pop motels are not that bad.

[@boscodog4358]

Is Overlander app a pay view app??

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

No it’s Free.

[@johnbarton2276]

You take for granted we know what state you're in

[@boscodog4358]

What state are you in

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

In this video we end in Washington st

[@emiliogjr84]

don't you have usb ports on you motorcycles?

[@JasonTrenner]

Agenda 21-30

[@garycooper4526]

What is Blue Eddy

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

bluetti is a brand of a battery pack.

[@stephenharvey5932]

You can eat the squirrel

[@JamesAllmond]

What Does a $40/night Tent Campsite Get You? Generally gets me wishing I forked out the extra money for the murder motel by the interstate....

[@garycooper4526]

100% hornet

[@caroletomlinson5480]

Your videos are too short 😊

[@bjarnerasmussen5]

Its not bees its wasps .