Paramotor Fly Camping Setup

Last year (2017), I entered the UK Icarus X paramotor competition. It was the first flying competition I have entered since flying and required camping with the paramotor for 2 nights! I have never camped with my paramotor, so I wasn't that well prepared, all I had was a 3x4 meter tarp, but no sleeping bag and I got damp and cold, this resulted in no sleep!
This year, I'm entering the UK IcarusX again, but this time with better prep. I have a tent, sleeping bag, bed, pillow and even a little cooker! I have already put the gear to the test by flying 40mile return trip from home to our paramotor club with the return leg the next morning.
So I'm better prepared this time!

[@piyushdahiya2430]

Really helpful and informative! Thank you for sharing 😊

[@ioderov]

Very well thought, very well shown. Thank you for such a useful video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Hope you did enjoy your trip

[@milesb4231]

Nice video! I worked with an ultralight backpacker friend to shave off weight in my kit. One item I never thought I'd need was a windscreen for the stove. Winds can get to 30mph+ in the desert in a very short period of time. My alcohol stove was nearly useless in that situation. I now use an Esbit stove because it's light and can use wood as well. I also carry other survival type items, more water, and use a satellite tracker.

[@clearprop]

Great stuff - this really shows exactly what's involved in a good PPG 'touring' setup. Just love the way you've thought it all through.

[@eduardoh1234]

Nice tips, thanks for the video. I am creating courage for my first paracamping, hope I can make one this year 😂

[@gcode9084]

Wow! The perfect setup! Respect to you!

[@eddiepreas3693]

You are the man bro

[@antpartridge8257]

Very nice Andy, thanks for sharing. I plan to fly/camp one day and have learnt a lot from your video. Greetings from Perigord, France. I look forward to following your adventures and learning from you. Cheers.

[@junkdiggersjunkremoval1404]

Very nice setup Andy!!!👍🤙🏻Everything looks so easy and accessible to get to!!!

[@WiltshireMan]

Welldone Andy. You have put a lot of effort into this setup. It should serve you well especially for the warmer summer months and you will be a lot more comfortable compared to last time you did the Icarus. I fancy a go myself to be honest but logistics could be difficult not to mention the Maverick is more orientated towards sport flying whereas the Bulldog is a great Fly camping machine:) Sandy

[@Bexxy]

Wiltshire Man - Thanks Sandy! I just need to make sure I can nail the launches with all this kit, just a nice small breeze will help with all the extra weight. :-)

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Great video Andy. We just need to test it out now on a a few days xc. I think I will wait for next year.

[@Bexxy]

Giles Fowler - I hate speaking on camera, but slowly getting a bit more confident. Look forward to the warmer nights, sod doing it this time of year 😜

[@TONYPARAMOTOR]

THUMBS UP ANDY..... EXCELLENT. THE FLY CAMPING APPEALS TO ME ALSO... FLYING IS LIKE LIFE ALWAYS LEARNING ;0)

[@Bexxy]

Cheers Tony, start preparing, really cool to go on a fly camping trip, it doesn't have to be far, you can make it a micro adventure somewhere local :-)

[@brucesweatmaniii6030]

If ya like camping check out this American set up? it has a trunk holds 150 pounds?? kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKKklamtact2ia8

[@lt.dansparamotoradventures2592]

Always wanted to fly camp

[@TimPriestChannel]

Thanks for the ideas Andy; good to get some heads up on the competition... will be stealing some of them for the big race... see you there :) Tim

[@TimPriestChannel]

Also... no pants in your kit..... saves a few grams I reckon. No loo roll either. Like being on scout camp all over again.

[@Bexxy]

Tim Priest - actually loo roll is on my “I forgot to pack list”. Pants, who cares, might keep the birds 🦅 away 😜

[@asquaddie]

Andy - How about a couple of lengths of barrier tape (orange & white) for the tricky early morning nil wind TO's.

[@Bexxy]

Tony Fisher - I did consider that, I struggled last year with light wind which was switching direction quite a bit. Otherwise nill wind doesn’t cause me an issue.

[@cardcounter21]

Have you checked out the Gin Paratent, which uses the paramotor as part of the internal structure to support the tent? At just over 1kg it provides complete rain cover for both you and the paramotor and looks like it would save weight and space.

[@Bexxy]

Yes I have seen that, it looks like a good para tent. 😀

[@n2daair23]

Thanks for all the work! Nice setup, have you been able to get out yet? Fly safe!

[@Bexxy]

Yes I tried out the kit 1st weekend of May 2018. Flew 40 mile XC with the kit, camped over night and flew back home the next morning. Hopefully more adventures to come.

[@jerryparker8068]

great introduction to para camping, I see that you've included 2 stroke oil, but what about fuel ?, how to you fill up when miles away from a tax, sorry, petrol station ?.

[@Bexxy]

You plan a route with petrol stations near your land out. You need the oil to mix with the fuel from the petrol station. If you have a paramotor with a removable tank you can walk or hitch a lift to the nearest petrol station and leave the rest of your gear where you landed. 😀

[@crazykuup9271]

You know...I’ve noticed the not one person has a first aid kit with them!! Not even one person and it could save you life

[@davidstorm8879]

turn your volume up on the next vid ta

[@voitek.]

I hope I’ll do this too soon 😀

[@Efntodd]

U got 1 more subscriber ✌️👍🙃

[@crazykuup9271]

What kind of paramotor is that?? It looks very comfortable compared to most I’ve seen!! Looks like a have a lot to learn lol ...Sorry I’m a newbie and just trying to learn about paramotoring since I’m sick and stuck in bed most of the time........

[@Bexxy]

Crazy Kup - it’s a bulldog paramotor, see www.bulldogparamotors.co.uk/

[@crazykuup9271]

Andy Bexx thank you sir for your time! I love your videos!!!