Solo BIKE Camping | Bikepacking

This was my first solo bikepacking trips of the season. The weather was perfect and my campsite was beautiful. It took me nearly five hours of cycling and 60 kilometres to make it to my site. I did some camping, cooking, fishing and so sleeping on this trip. It was a great adventure.
Thanks for watching, I always appreciate it.
Dave
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[@Tanstaafl1976]

Hey, Dave. First-time visitor to your channel -- liked and subscribed. 2 bass with lurers? Not bad! Really nice overnight campout. Where is this park, where you have to worry about bears? You're right about backpacking/bikepacking tents being very minimalist with not much headroom. I went with an economical 1-person model by Kelty called the "Late Start 1," which I really like and it's only about 1 pound heavier than those ultralight, ultra-expensive brands/models. Not much interior space, but it has a nice sized vestibule under which I can store my panniers, shoes and maybe a folding bike. Cheers!

[@DavidNorthFilms]

Thanks for the comment. This camping spot was in Quebec, quite a nice spot to bike to. I have seen bears in this area but honestly I am never overly concerned about the bears. Most of the time they just run off. I'm always aware of them and respect them but I have bear spray and bear bangers just in case. The tent I used in the video is great but maybe a bit too big for bike camping. Most of the time I bike camp in the fall when it is a bit colder and less bugs so I like to just tarp camp in those situations. Good luck with your new tent.

[@KokoroBand-LA]

@@DavidNorthFilms Many thanks, David. 👍

[@tonypaddler]

Great trip and video 👍

[@DavidNorthFilms]

Thanks, this was a fun trip, I can't wait to get out again.

[@gordonmculloch4904]

Looked like a great place to pitch your tent. 👍

[@cubgsan]

Good day to you! I am a grandpa rider on HONDA motorcycle from Japan. Enjoying camping ,touring and upload video. Your Bike Camping video is so nice! Awesome! Full supported ! Have a nice day my friend!

[@DavidNorthFilms]

Thank you very much.

[@CampWithKelly]

Love it, especially the chipmunk too funny. Good for you getting out on the bike. You really do like to change it up when it comes to camping, well done.

[@DavidNorthFilms]

Ha, thanks Kelly. The chipmunk was funny, I didn't feed it on purpose but it did grab a few almonds that I dropped!

[@CampWithKelly]

@@DavidNorthFilms Just a squirrel tryna get a nut...or a chipmunk in this case

[@fernandorebolledo3971]

Extraordinario, muy buen video, un abrazo desde México.

[@ariekusuma6632]

Thank u sir,for your bikepaking video...the best way to get outside

[@theadventurebiker]

Love the video man! 👍

[@alanbierhoff6831]

That butter chicken looked delicious. I make it every once in a while. I use a simmer sauce (in a jar) from Patak’s (brand). They have a few different ones and they’re better than anything I could make from scratch. It looked like a nice overnight jaunt.

[@DavidNorthFilms]

Thanks Alan, ya the butter chicken was good. I normally like to make my food over the fire so I think I will try that next time. The campsite really did smell like butter chicken all night!

[@alanbierhoff6831]

@@DavidNorthFilms cooking over the fire can’t be beat 😁

[@MrPINKFL0YD]

Aww that lil critter :)

[@brucepinkerton2716]

GOODONYA BRO

[@BobAdventure]

Like my friend big hug from Brasil

[@chrisdever6638]

Hey Dave, Looks like you had another great adventure! Thanks for the video. I would be very interested in your opinion of the Aeropress...

[@DavidNorthFilms]

Thanks Chris, I like the Aeropress, it makes really good coffee. I bring it on most of my trips but if I am too lazy in the morning I will just make instant coffee. I have the Aeropress Go, I think, and it is small and packs away nicely.

[@sabrinalyons3827]

Beautiful video. It looked like a spectacular ride, such nice scenery. The tent looks good, not too big but big enough. I still like my MSR tent, but that was expensive. Thanks for sharing your adventures.

[@DavidNorthFilms]

Thanks Sabrina. It was a good trip. I was hoping to wait until later in the fall to go with the changing of the leaves but I couldn't wait. The tent is good, I was happy with it. The MSR tents are nice, very light.

[@mikekelly7340]

How about the firewood? Never heard the story

[@DavidNorthFilms]

Sorry about that. I'm trying to remember for this specific trip but I made friends with some of the staff at this park and they were kind enough to drop some firewood off to me. You cannot cut down trees or use any fallen trees so you have to purchase wood. Another time at this park a nice couple I was chatting with dropped off wood to my site while I was biking. Most times I do need to carry my own wood, that you can purchase from the camp store. I could go without the fire but I really like a good campfire!

[@bearoso1044]

don't know how you did it, but i love the up close shots

[@DavidNorthFilms]

Ha that's a great comment. On another video someone said, "Way too many closeups in this video!" So I appreciate your comment. So funny.

[@suezaple4950]

awesome video Dave nice camp spot , that was quit the distance to cycle good for the body though. always love your setup and meals love buttered chicken myself . Nice tent love the colour., cute wee chipmunk visitor lol. Hey nice catch congratulations gorgeous views in the morning across the lake looks so pretty when the leaves start changing colour Great adventure always a pleasure to watch. Ontario.

[@leepang7859]

looks like a fun trip. sorry to see you had crash, i hope everything was okay.

[@DavidNorthFilms]

I actually had two crashes, but very minor, both from riding through sand. My tires are too skinny for the sand.

[@laurasimpson2870]

Wow that was a beautiful spot. Buttered chicken sounds like a great camping meal. I’ll borrow that one too. I enjoyed my few days at Fitzroy. Hoping to get back there before they close. The tent I bought was a bit big and difficult to put up myself. I like the look of your new tent . Easier to deal with but not to cramped. Beautiful video. Thanks.❤️🇨🇦

[@DavidNorthFilms]

Thanks Laura, I hope you had a good trip at Fitzroy. Getting the right size tent is a tough one. This new tent seems to be a perfect size. I don't like the small ones as I like to relax in the tent, it wasn't too big either.

[@grumpy-dad3701]

Buttered chicken hmm lovely. I always take a homemade frozen curry with me for that first nights meal. It really does taste amazing after a day in the saddle. Washed down with a couple of beers.

[@DavidNorthFilms]

Nice. Homemade curry would be awesome. My butter chicken was good, I used a bottled sauce and wow my friends that make their own sauces were not impressed with me 😂

[@daivapetrikaite]

Nice 😊 I like it

[@MyMountaintop]

You did not say if you catch and re-less the fish you got? because you did not show you eating them .............. good video ......

[@DavidNorthFilms]

Ya I released the fish. I did have it on video but I drop the slippery little sucker before the water so it was kind of messy. The fish swam away. I had already eaten so no need to eat him...next time!

[@pincus321]

Your video work is excellent

[@philiporourke7896]

Great vid, nice tent too. Thanx.

[@bikingviking6688]

The lake shot around 20:50 was stunning! Great job, Dave👍🏻!

[@DavidNorthFilms]

Thanks, I completely forgot about that shot. Sometimes I just set up a nice shot to get sounds of nature, this was the case here, but I also like the visuals. Thanks for the nice comment.

[@ericsoutdooradventures4869]

The popper gets the job done!

[@DavidNorthFilms]

It's funny you mention that because the week before I lost my popper and I just bought this new one. I caught the fish with the first cast of the new popper!

[@ramsesm]

Just a quick note, I have been really loving your videos and content. Inspires and gives me ideas for my next trips… thank you for the effort you put in them. I know you enjoy making them, we enjoy watching them.

[@DavidNorthFilms]

Oh, thank you very much. I still enjoy making these videos. I am planning a bikecamping trip in the fall. My favourite spot is closed for the year so I am working on a new spot. Thanks for watching.

[@fleotusbing]

A wonderful, serene-looking place! Great job on filming, editing....a real pleasant watch!

[@DavidNorthFilms]

Thank you

[@OldLostGuy]

Hey Dave, What lake did you stay at?

[@DavidNorthFilms]

Hi Stephen, this was at Taylor Lake in the Gatineau Park

[@brucepinkerton2716]

One little piece of advice after watching the whole vid. Rid yourself of the toeclips! They are only good for crashing. Pros like flat montain bike pedals Raceface Chester pedal.

[@toxicteabaging]

Great narration and camerawork my dude, it's a shame more people haven't found you *YET*. I look forward to seeing your cosy channel grow in the future, you're a very likeable guy! Greeting from Sweden.

[@DavidNorthFilms]

Thanks for the kind words. I appreciate it. I love Sweden by the way!