My Essential Moto Camping Kit - Packing light with Lone Rider, Zenbivy, Jetboil and more!

Moto Camping can be great fun. Ideally, you want to take the bare minimum you can, but you also need to stay warm, dry and comfortable. I thought long and hard about what kit to buy and did a lot of research and window shopping before committing my hard earned cash. I'm not saying these items are the best, but they've been tried and tested and they work for me, so I thought they might work for some of you too?
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Lone Rider ADV Tent - www.lonerider-motorcycle.com/...
Zenbivy Light Bed 25° - zenbivy.com/collections/light...
Quechua Low Chair - www.decathlon.co.uk/p/folding...
Jetboil Minimo - www.ultimateoutdoors.com/1589...
Ugo camping cup - www.tauntonleisure.com/campin...
Globalink Camping Lantern - www.amazon.co.uk/GlobaLink-Re...
KTM Sports Towel - www.jimaimracing.co.uk/shop/c...
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00:00 - Introduction
00:48 - Lone Rider ADV Tent
03:21 - Zenbivy Light Bed 25°
10:40 - Quechua Camping Chair
12:54 - Jetboil Minimo
15:13 - UGO Camping Mug
15:50 - Globalink Camping Lantern
16:30 - KTM Sports Towel
17:39 - Closing thoughts

[@ashleyjacobs3568]

Thank God the RAF taught me to stay in a nice hotel with a bar and a nice restaurant! 😉

[@kenbowlus2995]

Paid for by somebody else, no doubt.

[@tnetroP]

The problem I've always had with Lone Rider tents is the price. They seem very expensive compared to other similar tents that aren't marketed towards motorcycle campers. But I don't see there is anything special about them. Anything motorcycle related is always expensive. The motorcycle porch is nice but I'd prefer to keep the bike somewhere it couldn;t fall on me on a wet and windy night when the gound gets softer. I would take a look at the ultralight camping and hiking community and see what they recommend. Thanks for the review though.

[@mancavemoto]

Cheers. Thankfully if you choose to use the bike as an awning tie, it’s far enough away from the tent should the worst happen.

[@AlsRides]

They're also really bloody heavy in comparison to proper backpacking tents

[@mancavemoto]

This one is about a kilo heavier than the light back packing ones I’ve seen, which I can live with as it’s going on the bike.

[@Nordkapp65]

Withstood 15 hours of rain for me in Salamanca yesterday, I was bone dry but my Dutch neighbours were soaked. Only issue is lack of a pad at entrance to kneel on to enter the tent without bringing crap inside. Other than that I wish it was 1.2 metres high, it is seriously low inside but I do use the shelf for watching movies, the best feature

[@brothersbikesandbourbon]

@Nordkapp55 I hear ya. I use the ADV tent’s bag as my mat. Works pretty well. I’ll probably bring a small mat that doesn’t require using the stuff bag. I also own the Moto Tent. It does a different thing for different uses. One or two nights in the same place? I’ll use the ADV tent. Setting up a base camp? Moto Tent works great.

[@detch5307]

Very nice. I like the way you're able to pack the pannier so perfectly like a jig saw puzzle. Thanks for the demo of the Zenbivy sleep system...I'll look into that...I too hate mummy bags.

[@nickfry7705]

I've just moved from traditional mummy style sleeping bag (and hated the way they twist and constrict) to a quilt and thermal sleeping mat solution by Sea to Summit. Same principal. Used first time last night wild camping and was excellent. I too am converted.

[@ashleygwilt3313]

I brought a Wechsel 3-man tent, Reason, easy to put up if it's raining as the inner is attached the fly sheet, also if it's raining it gives you somewhere to sit up straight in a chair. and packs down into a 20ltr bag

[@BlackThor15]

Awesome video Tony, thanks for sharing! 👍👍

[@mancavemoto]

No problem 👍

[@intergalacticshovel]

Great demo/film. Really like the look of the sleep system. Have been looking for a good alternative to a mummy bag and those very expensive quilts just didn’t seem to do it but that “system” seems to solve the issues of both!

[@mancavemoto]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kaijubambam4505]

Great vid, love an honest review and always keen to see what the load out is, particularly with a bigger bike with panniers. Would be keen to see another where you show what you take on a day ride maybe?

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks, will do!

[@Dan-56]

20 + years ago when I was actively motorcycle camping the best gear was what ever would cross over from backpacking gear. Looks like there’s a lot more selection out there now 😉. But even then, the Jetboil coffee press was a godsend ☕️😆👍!

[@mancavemoto]

Yes some of the backpacking gear is great, that’s where the Zenbivy came from. But there’s some really good stuff out there. I like this kit as it’s still offers a little bit of luxury for a camper.

[@brucekendall52]

Great looking sleeping kit.Cheers.

[@mancavemoto]

Honestly its so comfortable. Not cheap , but worth it for the good nights sleep

[@GaryPeckham]

Do what you need to do, don’t let the channel dictate your path, people are watching you because of the content you make of what you choose to do, if that makes sense. Only thing I would add is talking whilst riding rather than or as well as music would break up some of the riding scenes and keep viewers more engaged? What ever you do I’ll still be watching. Good luck and ride safe 👍

[@MOTOUK1]

Nice to see your Camp Set up Tony, how annoying the rain came last minute 😮 wish i had done more camping this year as love MotoCamping, sadly ive been too busy with work. Allthough September has started well, it’s like someone switched the rain off and the sun decided to show up 😂 Just need to get over Covid now to get back out there. 👍

[@mancavemoto]

Oh no, hope you get over it soon. Yes post June things have been not so great for camping. It can be a pretty enjoyable and relaxing experience at times

[@MOTOUK1]

@@mancavemoto thanks Tony, feeling much better today 👍 just need less work and more bikes

[@rodbowes5309]

Handy info right at the end of the holiday season in UK! Never mind! This season I found that my camping setup was far heavier than is necessary, so I have ditched the Triumph/Givi pannier system and replaced it with an Oxford 70 Litre roll bag. I also changed from a quick pitch to a conventional two man tent. In total these changes have saved 17kgs and made a considerable difference to the feel of the loaded bike.

[@mancavemoto]

There’s always next holiday season!

[@rodbowes5309]

Well, to be fair, I would have to save up for some of that equipment!@@mancavemoto

[@brothersbikesandbourbon]

Awesome video and channel. Glad to have found ya!

[@mancavemoto]

Welcome aboard!

[@Davebobandbetty]

Nice set up. The seat looks a bargain. I'll get one . Thank you

[@mancavemoto]

I've been really impressed with it and i nearly spent twice that on one because of its name. This has been 👌

[@hartley383]

Really good review of the gear you use Tony. I’ve a Vango Tempest 300 that has been brilliant other than as you found it’s quite low so getting dressed/ undressed is challenging. I think lone rider tents seem expensive for the tent itself but they do have a few features within the whole package that make it a bit more useful for bike camping. The sleep system you use looks brilliant, I watch a lot of out doors vids and I’ve never seen that. 👍🏻

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks 👍 i'm looking at some alternatives for a taller tent, I dont really need to store the bike away, so the Moto Tent might be a bit overkill?!

[@Gsrider65]

Good vid, nice reviews on some good stuff 👍

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks 👍

[@mclarnonc2002]

I think the KTM towel is an orange chamois 😮. Brilliant video Tony!

[@mancavemoto]

Hahaha it feels a bit like one!

[@flexywing]

Love the vid, though for the tent option, I'd always recommend Khyam tent, really well made and up in less than a minute. My first 1 lasted well over 10yrs off use in all type of weathers. Yes they expensive, but after you used you know why!

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks for the tips!

[@RichardReeve_K1W1]

Interesting selection of gear. My system is as follows, Lone Rider Adventure tent, Zenbivy light 25 degree quilt with a light 10 degree mattress (rarely have my head inside the mattress top but if I do it’s really cold so I went with the extra down), Exped light weight sleeping pad (R3.6), Helinox chair (the original brand copied world wide by Decathalon and others) and a Jetboil Flash. I see others complaining about the cost of some of this gear particularly the Lone Rider tent and all I can say is that cheap gear is great, until it’s not. Having spend 50 years traveling and camping by motorcycle and longer bushwalking, car camping, white water rafting expeditions and cross country ski camping all I can say is that in my experience good gear is worth every penny.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks Richard, yes you get what you pay for most of the time. If i'm camping I like to try and get at least alittle bit of luxury!

[@billybiker1383]

Hi Tony, greetings from the Philippines, and not wanting to have a competition but im sheltering from a Monsoon while doing a tour of Asia on my Triumph 1200..lol Great video as always and thanks for sharing.

[@mancavemoto]

Haha, i'm pretty sure you'll be having it worse than me, this turned out to be only a 10 minute downpour. Safe riding on your tour

[@billybiker1383]

@@mancavemoto thanks mate, you too 👍

[@anton5749]

I bought the naturehike cloud peak 2 tent. Much cheaper and has external pole system which means you are pitching the fly first. A big advantage if you need to pitch in the rain. Packs much small and lighter as it’s designed for backpacking. It’s also quick to pitch as the inner is built in.

[@mancavemoto]

I'll take a look at it, cheers

[@DanTube2010]

I think that is the first thing to consider - can the tent be rigged or derigged in the rain without the interior becoming wet. You also need a way to store the wet flysheet on its own.

[@mancavemoto]

This tent can also be set up fly first if its raining

[@arnohag1]

I've got a $79 3 man tent. Sits 130cm high, has a porch and weighs 3.5kg. My gas setup is sold by a motorcycle enthusiast and has all the bits and bobs for under $100 and uses the long cylinders of propane which last longer than the short ones and are considerably cheaper at $12 for 4 cylinders. I do have a good quality self inflating mattress and sleeping bag ( sea to summit). I've got mates that have the Redvers tent which is almost twice as expensive as the lonerider. Keep on camping I say. 😊

[@mancavemoto]

Cheers

[@yahoodlums]

I think camping on a low budget is always a popular kind of video. You selected some great products but I think the sleep system and tent were quite pricey for most people. Decathlon sell air mattresses from under £20 and good quality own brand tents. Just an idea for a future video when the weather gets better again!

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks. When I camp I look for small pack size and above all comfort, both of which were factors in those choices. But something to bear in mind

[@davidz8]

Another very interesting video, I especially liked the the lantern, the ADV tent is too low for my old bones, but I will be buying a Moto tent before the next ABR Festival.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks for watching, yes that lantern has proven to be really useful!

[@Nordkapp65]

Be careful, the larger Moto tent catches the wind, TeapotOne had one collapse on a recent trip

[@mancavemoto]

Cheers, yeah to be honest I don't need the bike storage element, I'm going to look for a tall tent that packs down small.

[@davidz8]

Good to know, did the tent survive? @@Nordkapp65

[@davidz8]

Please let us know if you find one as that is what I am looking for as well.@@mancavemoto

[@SortItOotMan]

Light bed does look good, who'd of thought it would rain!

[@mancavemoto]

Not me!

[@christopherhorton5449]

A good review. i feel that tents that require putting the inner up first are a bit of a pain if its raining. I have a Kyam Biker, ( bought for £80!) it is a bit on the big side for transporting on the bike. I was really impressed when you manage to get all the kit into one pannier.

[@RichardReeve_K1W1]

You can put the Lone Rider tent up outer first then put the inner inside once the waterproof shelter is in place. Lone Rider have a video showing how to do it on their site.

[@mancavemoto]

as Richard said you can set this tent up fly first, heres the video kzbin.info/www/bejne/op_Hmaeopdyrfqc

[@christopherhorton5449]

@@mancavemoto Ah. Very good. all is well then

[@capsule8631]

Tent looks very good. The bed looks faffy! The chair is a Helinox copy 😂 My jetboil minimo failed after 10 months. Awesome packing though 👍

[@mancavemoto]

A bit faffy, but really comortable!

[@MexieMex]

Useful video, thanks

[@mancavemoto]

Glad it was helpful!

[@davidcolin6519]

When I first started touring back in the 70s, I used various gas based stoves, but found that I'd go through a canister in not much more than a day or two. I looked around at various models of multi fuel stoves, tried MSR etc but kept on coming back to my now trusty Svea 123R. Being on a bike also has the added benefit that you can always fill the stove from your fuel tank, and it has the added benefit of having a fantastically hot flame if needed. I think that the only down side is that it can be a bit difficult to get a low flame, but it's certainly not impossible. It may not fold down quite as small as an MSR or whatever, but it makes up for that with being incredibly robust as well as stable and spectacularly reliable. I wasn't able to go camping for about 10 years, did nothing when I went on hiatus, but mine lit first time out of storage.

[@kenbowlus2995]

The Svea 123, now there's an old memory! I used to backpack a lot in the late 1970's and early '80's. The Svea 123 was the Bimota of backpacking stoves back then. I had a collapsing Optimus (they bought Svea years ago) LPG stove, because even way back then some of the State and National Parks didn't allow white gas in the back country, only in designated car camping area with more developed services... specifically, running water.

[@cpuuk]

Clever stuff for sure. Thx. How tall are you? Will the larger 30 inflatable bed fit inside the tent?

[@mancavemoto]

I’m 5ft 10in and yes the larger one will fit too

[@user-mx3hy6qs4n]

Great review Tony. What temp range would you recommend for that zenbivy? When do you think it's too hot or not hot enough?

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks, it’s rated to go down to -4C, but it’ll be comfortable down to 2C. Starts getting too warm heading to 20C I’ve used it in the range between about 6/7C up to 18ish and it’s been perfect

[@cospicious]

Hey, thanks for the Video and your thoughts. Are the trousers you wear for riding? Can you tell me the name?

[@mancavemoto]

They are yes, I’ll be putting a review video out in the new year. They are Klim Switchback cargo trousers

[@DarthDainese]

I keep seeing ad's for 3 second tent, have seen them, and can you do a review on them?

[@mancavemoto]

I have seen them, but the reviews have been mixed to say the least. They may be quick to put up, but that must come at the expense of weight and pack size? I've seen a few reviewers say they are not waterproof and are only any good for fair weather. I am looking at a couple of alternative tents as i'd like a litte more height than the ADV tent offers.

[@iamcaferacer]

Still my favorite tent from Lone rider gear

[@themartiandefender2128]

Little trick for your chair, buy a pack of half size tennis balls, cut a small hole into them a push onto chair legs, makes chair usable on wet ground and still fits in normal bag !

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks!

[@hawkrangerh1552]

Hi Tony, no UK importer/retailer for the Zenbivvy? What was the total duty and tax bill? Many thanks.

[@mancavemoto]

Not presently no, I got lucky on that one and didnt get any additional charges!

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

The only times I have camped with my bike was back in the '80s when I slept rough next to my XT500. Simple times. You sound like you have a cold. Nick J

[@mancavemoto]

I was coming down with one Nick, I did feel a bit rough when filming.

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

@@mancavemoto Hope you feel better now, Tony.

[@mancavemoto]

Over it now thanks

[@Guitar-Melody-Alexi]

👍👍👍

[@MarkJames61]

Can't fault your choices apart from the LR tent. A really riduculous chunk of change for a basic product without ventilation if you dont mind me saying. Great, informative demonstration vlog.

[@mancavemoto]

Theres plenty of ventilation on tent to be honest.

[@MarkJames61]

@@mancavemoto can you get them to lower the price by 50% by taking the LR logo off? :)

[@flexywing]

Ok a bit left field this tip, but lets see who agrees or think it's a good or bad idea. We all have clothing that is past its best, i talking Tshirts, pants and socks, you know what im talk about, the stuff the wife says isn't time you threw that away. Wwell i put these items tto one side, then when off on a little trip, they come with me, and after wearing for the appropriate amount amount of time, they get binned. No more trying to pack dirty stuff away or heaps of washing to bring home. And a happy wife to boot 😅

[@mancavemoto]

Yep I do that too sometimes, there’s an old pair of sliders went in the bin in France, a pair of knackered Birkenstocks and Adidas trainers in Germany.

[@johnwhite626]

What about the kitchen sink ???

[@mancavemoto]

I'm still looking for a collapsable one......

[@kenbowlus2995]

REI in the U.S. sells the SOL Flat Pack Collapsible Sink for $17 (it's even on sale for $13 right now), so there has to be something similar in the U.K. @@mancavemoto

[@themoog3889]

Please buy yourself a Flextail gear air pump ! Very small , rechargeable and you dont look like a prize plonker using it like you do using that air bag ! 😂

[@mancavemoto]

I have got a couple of pumps that I could use, but if I want to pack less gear I’m happy with the inflator bag

[@ticthedog6095]

You forgot the hip flask brimmed with Jack Daniels

[@mancavemoto]

I wouldnt put JD in mine personally ;) but its also good to pick up a cheap bottle of local red wine too.

[@JasonSmith-dw3vp]

That bed looks like a lot of faff

[@mancavemoto]

Simple really, but its worth it for the comfort

[@hamsterclamper]

Those items all look brand new. Hardly surprising really, why camp when you can just pay (much less) for a hotel room. There’s a reason houses are so popular😉

[@mancavemoto]

I look after my gear….

[@jimmyjam8795]

Think it's fair to say some domesticated animals don't do well when they are required to look after themselves in the natural environment. Luckily most motorcyclists (particularly those of us who ride all year round) are a little tougher🥲.

[@onahi2002]

The "waterproof" bag is not waterproof. Tip..... do not put anything that you do not want wet next or near to your "waterproof" adv tent. The water from the wet tent will seap out and soak everything. And leave 2 inches of water in the bottom of your pannier ! That sleeping system..... what a palava !

[@archiemillington306]

if you got all that nice kit get a hotel mutch better for you

[@mancavemoto]

with all this nice kit you don't need a hotel

[@gilvansouza]

What a ball ache this camping malarkey is. Not for me, after a long day in the saddle I want a shower and a proper bed. Cheap hotels for me

[@ireallylovegod]

What a ball ache this motorbiking malarkey is. Not for me, after a long day in comfy car I don't NEED a shower and a proper bed.Expensive hotels for me not

[@simonbeal2148]

lone rider tents are a rip off cost wise twice the price of equivilant brands