Roadside Camping - How to Motorcycle Lean-To - Camp Free Anywhere

[@GarryFullerSr]

Great Video. That's how we did it in the late 60s and 70s. I try not to now. At 67 its not as easy. Still Riding and Taking names.

[@freddiegreer8829]

I do the same thing, but I use a cheap blue tarp from walmart or any store I can find them that is normally about a 10' x 10'. I drive the bike onto it so I do not need to worry about the bike sinking as much and I place spikes about the middle then fold it back to the bike which covers the bike, leaves end that drape and keep me dry from rain also. The tarps are cheap, easy to fold, double as gear cover during riding as needed and easily replaced. Another tip is on cold nights, start your fire, cook your food, dig a slight ditch and place coals in it then cover with dirt and replace your tarp. this will warm the ground and you for the night. I also do the same with planet fitness or use truck stops and creeks, but those are really always cold baths. lol

[@deanvoss7098]

That's a very cool and old-school idea but they make little tents that pack really small and set up fast

[@jackheinemann1994]

$$$

[@rickydrone9274]

Good video and thanks. I wish as a younger man, that I had the opportunity to do what you are doing. When you get older, you are really going to cherish these memories. Best of luck to you and ride safe.

[@patcb1478]

I've been doing something similar but I use a 10x20 tarp I run over the end just use 2 stakes then up on to bike. Looks very close to what you did. Twice I had to start bike as it was raining hard and got very cold that warmed me up nice. I also got a thin roll of screening to throw over ends as bugs tore me up one trip. Great videos glad I found your channel your a good man.

[@adamsandoval]

great tip!

[@travelinman482]

​@adamsandoval Who's holding the camera while you set up your campsite?

[@clifficus]

The main reason you set the tarp up opposite to the kick stand is...... So that it saves your bloody life, 😂 If the kick stand sinks in you’ve got a 500lb bike landing on you in the middle of the, and the last thing I need is to have the bars stake me to the ground. Must admit your one of the very few who set it up this way👍All the other dummies do it the wrong way, I use a 3x3 tarp, lay the tarp out, roll the bike onto one side of the tarp, weight of the bike anchors it down, stake out the tarp at the midway points, then fold up and tie of to the bike, plus point, it’s very easy when it’s very late in the day, AND the heat of the bike keeps me warm until I fall asleep, really appreciate you sharing this vid, thanks, take care👍😃

[@adamsandoval]

thanks for tuning in brother 👊

[@michaelbarras6950]

Self standing Dome tent for me. Out in the desert they have crawley things. Knowing that, I couldn't sleep at night. You are definitely the man!😎

[@adamsandoval]

I do tends as well, but only if I'm staying multiple nights

[@michaelbarras6950]

Adam Sandoval Rides by the way, good advice for the people that choose the tarp method.

[@ElectraWillem]

I agree. I use a Wolf Camper Python tent. Setup in two minutes max and room enough for me and all my gear. Inside it's stays dry even with heavy rain showers, and keeps the creapy things outside. Offcourse you never sleep on the low side of your bike, if you don't want to be crushed by your own bike. I use also a old aluminium toaster for under my sidestand.

[@captseamus]

Adam's New 2019 Class A mobile RV... park 50ft from his campsite... just incase.

[@captseamus]

I always have a Frisbee in my saddlebag... Why you ask? I play frisbee golf with it BUT ALSO PLACE IT UNDER MY KICKSTAND IN UNSTABLE SOIL CONDITIONS.

[@OntarioAndrews415]

I'm not an outdoor camping it kinda guy, but this video was kinda cool. It's quick and easy to setup. Very cool indeed.

[@warrendejager4501]

From South Africa... Wrong side of the bike, pull against the side stand. To maintain stealth, use the "Dakota fire pit" principal to cook on, when it get's real cold, reach up and switch the bike on. Was doing this in the 80's for many trips. What I would do is on approaching a town, I would scope out a hidden spot, go on into town, eat at the roadhouse / little resturaunt, keep half, do the "major"ablution"thing After dusk make my way back to my scoped out spot, zip in, hunker down & munch the rest of my dinner. An indicator globe, a piece of twin flex and 2 croc clips make a fine ext. light. Once I broke with my protocol, and zipped in after dark.... Found a nice spot on some cut veldt grass????? cut????? Woke up in a rural cemetary. With our indigenous beliefs in the ancestors ETC, recon it was, unwittingly, the safest roadside sleep I ever had. I maintain to this day, I slept like the dead! Anyhow It's the best ever roadside stealth camping by bike....... Regards to the dog.

[@savage22bolt32]

Hey Adam, we think alike on this topic. It's quick, simple & cheap. So now I'm subbed so I can see what else you're up to. Thanks for posting this intelligent video, and a HUGE thanks for not ruining it with crappy background music. If you had, I would have skipped right out of here.

[@BlokeOnAMotorbike]

I'm doing Nottingham to Loch Maree in Scotland (530 miles each way on A-roads) this week. Got a 10x10ft tarp for my highside lean-to.

[@fintonmainz7845]

Combined with a goretex bivvy this is a great all-weather setup.

[@michaelbaumgardner9493]

Keep It Simple. Awesome & it doesn't weigh nothing. Be safe riding.

[@woodly1069]

Love it Adam, great points! Thanks!

[@David-mu5rv]

I like it, tarp tent meets motorcycle. I've never considered this obvious choice and I own 2 tarps and a concours. I will have to give a try!! Great vid!!

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[@jerevaldez9613]

Another very good reason to attach the poncho on the high side or for that matter why not to sit or lay on the side of your bike that the kickstand is on, if the ground is soft your bike may fall on you.

[@RideWithRed]

Love watching your videos! I just did my first solo camping trip on a Motorcycle!

[@adamsandoval]

awesome, isn't it?!

[@RideWithRed]

@@adamsandoval It was amazing BUT I was in bear country and did have a bear outside my tent at one point.

[@savage22bolt32]

@@RideWithRed G20 in 10mm is great for bear country, but personally, I'm a revolver guy.

[@dshort9792]

Adam ill definitely be using this come labor day weekend. going on a ten hour round trip on the sporty thanks for advice adam

[@adamsandoval]

Ride safe and have fun, be sure to do some #travelTribe checkins and ill get you on a vlog!

[@dshort9792]

Adam Sandoval Rides what is #traveltribe is that under Instagram

[@jimmydean8403]

I'm about to travel to WV from florida and want to moto camp and this actually is a good plan but I'm going to adapt it a bit using the same concept but with a tarp(for full coverage against moisture) and enough tarp to essentially build a tent

[@davidhall8874]

Hey, I traveled from WV to Florida about a month ago!

[@joeylucero7631]

The new heritage softtail was very nice.

[@48796gbf]

A cute dog. This TAPU can also camp because of the rain. Wonderful idea. I'll be sent, too.

[@mikejw58]

Very nice. Would have appreciated how you wire up your office.

[@Gantzz321]

if you line it up Long way you can close off one if not both ends an be completely protected from the elements.

[@lonesometinman3147]

Ever been visited by skunks ? I got visited twice when camping out in the sticks .thats When I was glad to have a tent to crawl into.

[@adamsandoval]

😳

[@BrewCityRider]

Very cool...that's hard core man ha ha! Thanks for the info. Looking forward to more detailed info on how to find free camping. I know about the federal lands, but that doesn't do me much good since I am mainly traveling in the midwest.

[@baltsosser]

freecamping.net

[@fredflintstone1547]

now that's roughing it, but it's free I got a woobie that I use inside my tent to keep it softer than the ground. Im gonna stalk your page to see how you ride with your little buddy

[@adamsandoval]

hopefully you’re subscribed! scooter doesn’t ride nearly as much as he used to, due to old age but we have hundreds of videos of him riding with me

[@herbwag6456]

This system will work until the first big deluge event or hordes of mosquitoes attack. Small done tents guys are right.

[@robertsummerhayes1220]

I gave it a like because its a good video. But myself i have a dome tent that i got at Canadian tire. Cost 30 bucks and keeps the rain, snakes, and bugs out. Weighs about 3 pounds. This is a really cool vagabond way to camp though. I could see guys from the sixties doing this because canvas tents with steel poles were bulky and weighed a ton.

[@journeybus7785]

Good Advice brother man.

[@SirThunderPants]

Why not just use a surplus tarp? They're pretty light, larger than the poncho, and completely water proof. I got a really nice one at a gun show for $30

[@captseamus]

Easy up two man tent that is completely sealed with a flooring. Keeps critters and bugs out.

[@ScooterLee-ei1ep]

Everything I use is soaked in sawyers. I also have a 15 foot mosquito net. I’ll stick with a lean to.

[@CBRR10011]

Adam great job, I ride a Victory and pull a camping trailer ,like watching your video, not this year would like to go to Sturgis 2019 never been

[@HarleyBreakoutGuy]

Thanks Adam great video again

[@adamsandoval]

Thanks for being so interactive on my channel, its a pleasure to have you!

[@IAM-zb3jy]

Something to be said for a tent and rain fly. No bugs, etc ....and let'r rain!

[@josephrodriguez3938]

Adam...good video! Definitely bare bones camping. Why don't you use a waterproof poncho for the top cover instead of a liner?

[@davehammer9314]

I have two questions. Do the mosquito bother you / what are you doing to keep the bugs out. And what tank bag are you using. I've tried several but none work well with the Harley council

[@adamsandoval]

I have a review I will add on the tank bak, It is Kuryakyn.. ill have it up this week, and I use a net for bugs

[@johnhegarty3716]

Awesome video bro cheers mate

[@usmcdoc2512]

Well ain't this some. I think I seen this dude at the motorcycles to art show in Sturgis.

[@adamsandoval]

Glad you found the channel 👊🏼 I hope youre subscribed

[@joserubenvega]

Anybody know what happened to "Indian48" Hope he's good, he hasn't posted a video in a while Said was going to sturgis

[@TheAdymiller]

Hell yeah! Old school!!

[@georgeg7666]

Ride on Bro .. Good work , You have a giant Heart !! I enjoy your videos..

[@outdoor1640]

Do you know have mosquitoes where you have setup for camping? What do you do for that??

[@adamsandoval]

Bug spray or a fire go a long way for mosquito control.

[@mickmoriarty7780]

Mateeeee! Trouble with tent pegs? Get some Helinox ones. They are a little bit expensive, but weigh nothing and are indestructible.

[@robsonenduro3316]

good idea, plus you have heating from the motor ;)

[@phillippence2082]

Cool. I might just try that.

[@tdschreck]

Great Video! Do you miss the War horse?

[@adamsandoval]

not the ride but defiantly the bike

[@Whiskeybentbeard]

Have you tried using an actual poncho instead of the liner for your "roof"?

[@adamsandoval]

nope this is just always my go to

[@Whiskeybentbeard]

Right on. Just curious.

[@Vladviking]

I would go with the poncho roof its waterproof and packs smaller. In fact two one for the roof and one for tying the poncho liner in as a bedroll.

[@jeepinbanditrider]

The quilted liners are actually made to be used as a sort of blanket. They aren't really meant to be wet or used as a waterproof layer.

[@Vladviking]

Yes using with a poncho about doubles heat retention and certainly makes it more waterproofish as far as a bedroll type setup.

[@tooterj2704]

I remember camping there! 😎

[@adamsandoval]

I think you took that picture

[@llund90808]

A poncho liner is a quilted synthetic blanket. And it’s not waterproof. I’d rather use the poncho itself for a tarp tent and cuddle up with the liner underneath.

[@maz2496]

Rather a tent , keeps you safe, dry, Warmer from the elements , and is up in 5 minutes, my personal view, but good on you !!!

[@moorshound3243]

I always end up breaking tents, so far I'v never broken a tarp or poncho!

[@geep5109]

Great videos!

[@adamsandoval]

Hello geep henry welcome to my channel, I hope you enjoy it!!! Feel free to comment or ask questions on any videos I have uploaded.

[@pmg1180]

do you have any tips for deaf person who will want to sleep like that? I am deaf female and I am somewhat concerned for safety. Do you have any more suggestion for me? I would hate to sleep at motels every time.

[@adamsandoval]

sorry, I don't really know what would be different? I would say set up camp and enjoy!

[@pmg1180]

Haha!!! Yeah. Guess so! :)

[@darrenlingerfelt5879]

pmg1180 Put up 4 wooden stakes with I-bolts screwed in them with 22 pound fishing line ran through bolt and tie the fishing line to your finger. If something trips over the line it will pull and wake you. Army Rangers tie string from their guns to alert them if someone touches their guns while sleeping.

[@pmg1180]

Wow, what a great tip! I never thought of that. That is something that I would be considering doing that. Thank you!

[@joeyheil5982]

Can you do your lean to at rest areas

[@adamsandoval]

can? lol, I have, not sure if I am supposed to.

[@joeyheil5982]

I recently done some traveling and I was thinking about you when I stopped at the rest areas and I was wondering if you had done it at the rest areas I can't wait till you come back through South Carolina I would love to meet you stay safe brother

[@ronscott7546]

Cool stuff now do a vid on how you get permission to park and camp at random places and maybe we can get some people to go on some adventures

[@adamsandoval]

will do

[@jackduffy1817]

Tying the tarp to the opersit side of the lean of the bike, Is the way to go, A big bike can be coxed in to some out of the way spaces to camp. Ya for the wiled camping biker.

[@mattdedasc]

Love it. Great video.

[@Willie_MN]

Adam, I just recently found you and your video's on KZbin. How I wish I knew about you and your ride for the vets back when you were still doing the run. It would have been great to meet you and Scooter Tramp (@ Faribault, MN)! Did I hear you correctly on this video? The Woobie in the video was from a friend that died on that ride/run? If so, I'm sorry to hear that. If you don't mind me asking, what happend? Was it a Bike Accident, PTSD (sadly one of 22 each day on average) or something else? May God bless you my Brother! Keep doing what you are doing! Willie

[@adamsandoval]

it was cancer

[@Willie_MN]

I'm sorry to hear that. I've lost family to it... It sucks! May God rest his Soul. May all your rides be safe my Brother! Willie

[@briancruise182]

I was looking at my email from J & P Cycles and saw the pet palace. Is that Scooter or a Scooter look a like in the advertisement?

[@adamsandoval]

HAHA that is him.

[@Hct80]

do you have a link for the air mattress ?

[@adamsandoval]

ill add a review to my page on it

[@dorinos80]

very helpful. thanks. God bless you

[@ScottyD0578]

Why not use a military field tarp or poncho? Lol. Thanks

[@anthonycamacho6475]

where did you where to sleep and safety in the night and the LAW.

[@adamsandoval]

just about anywhere you can find, fields, churches, rest areas

[@axcamaro]

ANYWHERE ? THAT'S MY CONCERN .CAN I CAMP ANYWHERE ? AGAINST THE LAW ?

[@adamsandoval]

well most churches allow it, most officers won't mess you at a rest area, any national forest is legal, I will do a video on this for you.

[@axcamaro]

Adam Sandoval Rides thank you... i want to do cross country...oneday..

[@baltsosser]

Adam is on the money here. Churches are normally a safe space. Places like Red Mesa gas station about 150 feet from the main building allow it. Just go inside in the morning and 'pay the rent' by buying something, and acting in a kind way with the people that work there. In Kansas at rest stops there are signs saying one night stopping is legal, and 2 weeks ago in Kentucky when I asked about a safe place to nap, the on site staff there encouraged me to lay out my sleeping system, and sleep as long as I needed to. Pretty awesome. They spent the night posted up as security on my bike while I slept well. Just setting up a simple sleeping system like this lets people know it is very temporary. I've been all over the US and Canada, and never been bothered or told to move on.

[@Boxer1250RT]

how about a small tent? you'd be more comfortable, protected and sleep better.

[@adamsandoval]

the problem is when you go every day those small tents get packed with dew on the then you get mold, these just dry out in the wind.

[@jimtomstimpson1477]

you are the man.

[@vendetta1306]

Slick

[@adventureswithtrey1658]

Good to see the war horse again.

[@craigcloud2556]

Wait, who is operating the camera?

[@davidhall8874]

Well, your setup is nice, however not being out in the wilderness, most places in the east, camping beside the road is illegal.

[@gmil9410]

Single bivy tent!

[@jeffmalz7103]

What about bugs and snakes?

[@garyo8546]

they sell 2 man tents that take up as much room and are WAY BETTER try one!!!!!!!!

[@dogukanozdemir7081]

wish i was living in the road too :(

[@itzzzRAMPAGE]

Hope you pack some moth balls. Looks like snake heaven!

[@joshowens7339]

Hell Right!

[@ezequielcovella5481]

Muy buenos vídeos. Sería interesante que también los subtitularan al español.

[@nathanhickman9347]

I’d be worried about snakes. And other creatures. I so want to Moto camp but just can’t get past that

[@ultraclassic01hd]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.....😎

[@sethcorben962]

WAR HORSE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@adamsandoval]

lol yup!

[@captseamus]

There was a guy that was going around killing boondockers sleeping in the BLM's and Blue Ridge Mountains. North Carolinas' and Virginias'... he murdered an old hiking couple; some young women and a few solo hikers camping out. I would not boondock myself without a guard dog with big ears and a bigger temper and a 12ga. pump. Just saying.

[@mediocrates1937]

That was drifter/serial killer Gary Michael Hilton. Boondocking is way safer than staying at a motel in the city, and if you're a full-grown man with a gun/bear spray you have very little to worry about...

[@abdulrahimjudaibi9035]

YO Brother I need your help, I Love Harley Davidson Bikes and want to do a moto vlog in Saudi Arabia with a Harley Davidson bike but I can't afford it can you give a good word for me to Harley Davidson to sponsor me with one of their bikes, please

[@2QOOL808]

What about snakes & critters. Man im scared to death of snakes. Lol

[@adamsandoval]

haha, they are scared of you too!

[@mar1video]

GAZOO - I don't know much about snakes, but spiders and scorpions definitely will take advantage of your warm setup. Even when tenting always check your boots inside for any unwanted visitors. I would rather sleep on top of a picnic table at a rest area or wayside, or a park, than use the setup from this video.

[@patrickaustin4780]

Ah the "woobie." Good stuff Adam. Here's some poncho liner history for anyone that's interested.taskandpurpose.com/why-the-woobie-is-the-greatest-military-invention-ever-fielded/

[@JimmyLuffjr]

115

[@borktheswedishchef1190]

thats fun till you have very strong winds during the night and your bike crushes you

[@dabprod4962]

Not so good in any wind.

[@adamwerfel91]

Dude make me your student...

[@adamsandoval]

lets go

[@commonsensecamper]

Bushcrafting on a bike. My kinda rider! Check out my channel, might have some helpful tips for you.

[@MrCheaterpipe]

You have your tarp set up on the wrong side. You always want to sleep on the kickstand side of the bike its a lot harder for it to fall on you on that side, waking up to a 800lb+ bike falling over onto you is not a great way to start the day!

[@adamsandoval]

The key is to set up you bike on ground that is level, then there is no chance of it falling (unless the kickstand sinks in soft ground, But then you still want to be on my side.. always set up off the high side, for rain and safety

[@theranger2185]

I have seen many a bike's kickstand suddenly decide to crap out and the bike crashed to the ground. I would rather not wake up to that happening to me. Thus i agree the high side is the safest place.

[@clarktferrill]

Hilarious..you want people to believe that camped under a tarp...🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@roastduck4u2]

What about snakes?! Lol

[@adamsandoval]

They have never bothered me, I feel they are just as scared of me.

[@mickmoriarty7780]

They don't eat much.

[@Mr71paul71]

very clever idea ! crush yourself camping shelter when your 10cent Chinese made center stand on your bike gives up the ghost in the middle of the night

[@adamsandoval]

the voice of doom lol your bike is 30x more likely to tip the other way. This is the correct way to do it.

[@anywhereness8017]

Please never do this. As a long time moto traveler, I know that motorcycles get tipped over at night, and sometimes not on the non-kickstand side. If you fancy the idea of your handlebars coming at your skull with the full weight of your bike behind it, then go for it. I for one will always advocate sleeping in a away from your bike's tip area, even if it does weigh a few grams more

[@nobodysreview6137]

Thats a good point, a huge dear or something could push the bike over, i was thinking more like a drunk hillbilly comes riping through a field in a 4x4 drunk at 3am. Oh well, if this guy really does travel an sleep like this, theres a reason us rational people r siting at home.

[@clarktferrill]

Not buying this set up...no way did you spend the entire night under a tarp.. That's ridiculous that tarp setup

[@adamsandoval]

haha, I have slept under that 100s of nights.. you should google me

[@STho205]

Adam Sandoval Rides. I too have slept many a night under the poncho tied off the bike. Or off a tree. I also in summer prefer a hammock when a tree pair is around with a poncho over me for rain/dew. In the east, when summer hits the hammock gets you out of the critter treks, especially ticks and chiggers. Ride On man!

[@moral1453]

👎👎👎😂

[@TylerRietz]

Great video!