The perfect bugout platform doesn't exi.....

[@ry3713]

Me kissing my wife and kids goodbye after shtf as I hop on my bug out bike. 😆

[@sandraherdman3783]

Shouldn't you be there to protect your family Your kidding right

[@Ilych367]

@@sandraherdman3783 nah if you’ve raised em right they’ll be able to handle themselves 😂

[@mot0rhe4d40]

Hey just cause it's the end times doesn't mean you can't refine your circus act 😆

[@travelinman482]

​@@txtacticalgamer You can still get shot in your vehicle and/or house. So...?

[@ry3713]

@@txtacticalgamer lol

[@Indarow]

The perfect “bug out bike” in my opinion is a drz650/xr650l/klr650. All three of them are basically unchanged for 30+ years, they’re far cheaper to own and maintain, easy to work on, parts are plentiful and all three have huge aftermarkets and options for massive fuel tanks. (especially the klr with a 10 gallon option) I’d pick one of those three over a tenere or something bigger any day.

[@marcjohnson7882]

DR650. Lighter, lower tech, agile enough, can carry just as much, and you can find one anywhere at half the price. Tenere is awesome but you can't find one. The money you save can go toward supplies.

[@nicholasgilbertson7161]

Yep! 💯 I have a 22 dr650

[@insatiable_mind]

It’s awesome that FieldCraft Survival is getting into ADV bikes. It takes a lot of training and practice to get good at it. I’m new to this myself. It’s harder than I expected but I’m loving it.

[@lowxpectations]

I started on a dual sport, and even that is kicking my ass, I so badly now want an adv

[@nvrmor023]

You mean on youtube right? This has been around since the 80's when survivalist were a thing

[@insatiable_mind]

@@nvrmor023 far longer than that brother, long before the 80’s. I was talking about the channel and the company. I didn’t capitalize FieldCraft Survival on accident.

[@Penny_Pincher_Outdoors]

It may not be the "cool" solution but an air cooled, carbureted bike would be the best option for bug out. Set your jets and needle for your altitude and you're good for a few thousand feet either way. Whatever you decide, spend time riding loaded like you'll probably be hauling.

[@PhiTonics]

Couldn't agree more, I got my DR650 ready to rock 🤙

[@nicoradv3923]

@@PhiTonics DR650, not BMW or KTM. it goes back to the formula of KISS. Although i had time deciding on what bike to use. KTM and BMW were out of the section before even started. They weigh too much, plus all the electronics.... No way! My choices were the DR650, TW200, WR250. There is no single selection that fits all scenarios. Don't go hog wild on tricking out the DR, stock muffler (quieter than high performance) not only is bugout a main requirement, but also stealth should be a main concern also.

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

The Tenere 700 is a killer bike, I would throw in the Africa Twin in there as well ...if you want low tech and bullet proof might look at a carbed DR650 or KLR650 as well.. Great stuff and as always 2 wheels down my friends.

[@gabenguyen1216]

One thing I've learned after some long road trips and 5 years is weight is a considerable factor. The tenere is a pig compared to other options: Honda XR650L, Suzuki DR650, KTM 500 EXC, Husqvarna 701, etc. These bikes are in the mid to high 300 lbs. The Tenere is 450 lbs!

[@downbytheriver501]

Then get stronger 😂. It’s not heavy at all to me and I’m just an average guy with a lot of Nordic blood

[@jimigrill]

I am 174 cm and about 62 kgs, I have no problems with the weight. The control of this bike is just amazing.

[@SnowBikeNation]

Agreed man! Being a dirtbiker any of the "ADV Bikes" are just freaking heavy. I much prefer the lightness and feel of the more dirtbike like bikes but man the T7 is freaking bad ass and if you learn to ride well it can do amazing things. I'm still FAR away from where I want to be as a rider with it. It's a very capable bike.

[@southernappalachianrecon]

Expedition Overland is one of the most underrated KZbin channels of all time. They are KILLING the game!

[@handroids1981]

Absolutely! You don't even need to an "Offroad" guy or gal, it's just the best.

[@gwot]

underrated? they're amazing, but they're not being underrated at all.

[@CalmBeforeTheStorm76]

Awesome to see you covering this, Mike. As someone who has ridden dual sport bikes since 2010, I can say that riding motorcycles, specifically dual sport, is excellent therapy. You can pack a firearm, ammo, and your ultralight gear, easily. It teaches you self reliance as you don't have the benefit of shelter on a bike. It's an excellent skill to have, and legitimate therapy for those who are used to high stress, high demand, high performance work.

[@SnowBikeNation]

100% man. And Snowbiking takes it to a whole new level :-) 100% addicted to the max, obviously.

[@SnowBikeNation]

Thanks guys! Amazing video. I had a great time riding with everyone and getting to know you all a bit more. We're so pumped to do more riding with you all and especially getting more people out in the mountains Snowbiking, Dirtbiking and riding Dualsports. Especially more and more veterans and anyone dealing with mental health stuff. Throttle therapy is one of the best therapies out there. Braaap on!

[@Slashoom]

one of the reasons I learned to ride several years ago and continue to get better riding on more challenging terrain and over distances.. It's too important to be able ride in areas where others can't go.

[@SnowBikeNation]

And more fun that way🤪

[@mccord100]

The mighty DR650 is worth a look for those looking to get into this kind of stuff. The XR650 is good too but, more of a dirtbike.

[@backwoodswilly1288]

Food for thought. I heard the comments going from the bad ( urban) to the good (rural) and I'm only 45 minutes from nothing . Those of us who live in the rural boonies don't consider ourselves to be nothing and there will not be a welcome mat out for the panicked masses with their bug out bags and their SHTF plan. That's cold hard reality, not a threat . I wonder how many people have given that aspect much consideration. I haven't heard a great deal of discussion on that aspect in the ethereal mists of the Utube prepper world

[@shannonbarattini5772]

A lot of HARD DECISIONS will have to be made. To Protect your FAMILY. And help the unprepared. Hope to GOD it never comes to that. KISS ALWAYS

[@backcountryadvmoto]

Enjoyed shooting this with y’all!

[@scudrunneradv3269]

Kyle, is that the T700 you had in your shop when you unveiled your new bike?

[@backcountryadvmoto]

@@scudrunneradv3269 it is! but that was back in August. This bike will look way different next time it’s on the internet 🤙🏼

[@scudrunneradv3269]

@@backcountryadvmoto Cool. My nephew rode the TAT with me. He rode his T700. I rode it a few days on the trail and was very impressed with it. Almost as heavy as my f800gs but feels much more nimble.

[@backcountryadvmoto]

@@scudrunneradv3269 yeah, they are totally different animals. I’ve owned an F800gs and have ridden the T7 quite a bit, and they are almost night and day different. The T7 is a pretty awesome machine, especially for the price.

[@SnowBikeNation]

Such a great time bro and so much more to come!

[@dustinanderson4809]

Apreciate you guys so much and the great things youre doing to give back to the Veteran community.

[@SnowBikeNation]

Hit me up if you want to get out on a ride Dustin! We're working on some big things for veteran rides.

[@chrispewkreme]

The Tenere 700 is a ridiculously capable bike. But without any skill on dirt bikes, it becomes ridiculously difficult. If you’re new to it, some awesome bikes are WR250R, KLX300, WR250F, YZ250, KTM 300, etc.

[@GregMontoya1]

I’m leaning towards a Honda Trail CT125. Light, easy to maneuver. Extremely fuel efficient and simple to repair.

[@Texasprepper]

@@GregMontoya1 thinking about it too.....its so cheap....if its wrong...buy another one. Honda has new 150 cc dual sport.

[@sissydreams7494]

I'd love a TW200 with a big aftermarket fuel tank. Also, it's a shame that the Suzuki DR200 isn't available anymore. Another option might be the XT250. I'm not a fan of the bigger, heavier bikes.

[@mikroskosmos5315]

Wanna buy my tw?

[@KeepItSimpleSailor]

Lighter bikes - eg all the old carby 250s in sheds - make a lot of sense.

[@Texan_American]

Just got my KLR 650 a month ago and I ride it every chance I get. Love it. Will eventually upgrade to the T7.

[@SnowBikeNation]

It's such a fun badass bike! Loving ours.

[@feral664]

Same brother. Learning dirt on the klr, scratch it up so I can do better on the t7

[@downbytheriver501]

Started on a tw200 and up to the Tenere now. Feels as light and nimble as the T dubs somehow. I don’t know how to explain that one!

[@kevinfieguth4377]

I have a DR650 the Dirt Pig. My sons also ride dual sport bikes. We did Death Valley last year and had an awesome time. We used my toyhauler as a base camp and would go out for several days at a time. Then it's back to base for showers and steaks.

[@octopuliander6291]

Two aspects of military that make it something really special are the SKILLS ACQUIRED and the CAMARADERIE with individuals, the team with whom you go through an adventure in accomplishin a common goal. Incredible feeling...

[@SnowBikeNation]

I've found getting guys out on bikes helps them find what they may have lost and or missing after they got out of the military. Growing up in this environment and also being in the military I thankfully was very grateful I knew how to find and build community of like minded individuals I wanted to learn from as well as grow with. LMK if you want to get out and ride Summer or Winter in Montana! We're always ripping.

[@octopuliander6291]

@@SnowBikeNation will do Sir. Tx!

[@forgingluck]

Honestly I've always seen bikes as the close to base camp things. Not really the bug out platform... It'll be interesting to see this!

[@michaelmorrison5280]

Depends on the circumstances I think. If something bad is on the way--like a massive hurricane or nuclear fallout--and the entire locality was forced to evacuate in a short amount of time, it would be a huge benefit being able to go offroad where cars can't go. Being able to avoid getting caught in a traffic jam full of panicked and desperate people would be a lifesaver. Outside of fleeing densely populated areas in a short amount of time, yeah, I'd prefer a larger vehicle for more supplies and shelter.

[@Bruski68.]

A bike isn't just good for a single person bugging out, it's also a great recon platform, to ensure your family following behind has a safe passage ahead of them, or if they have to find a secondary route around trouble, if you fit it with the right comms

[@Gigachad_97]

I think an often overlooked aspect and capability of these bikes is gear runs and patrolling your property when bugging in. I have a 2000 Jeep Cherokee for SHTF, but it’s slow and terrible on gas. It’s the opposite of nimble. My Suzuki DRZ400 is lightweight, nimble, off-road capable, excellent MPGs, and allows me to patrol my property perimeter as well as make runs into town for things I need.(so long as I can backpack it.)

[@BushRat253]

I think I'm going with a DR650s specifically because it's not fuel injected.

[@mccord100]

I've been on one for years ADV riding. Highly recommended. Any mechanic around the world can work on a carb.

[@PieterAdriaanvanderWalt]

And learn to work on it yourself.

[@SnowBikeNation]

A lot to be said going with a carbed bike! Reliablility.

[@billwesley2213]

Wish me luck fellas, I’m trying to dial in a new carb at the moment.

[@Username-2]

@@remster1159 Facts. Modern fuel injection is far more reliable than an old carb with ethanol gas. Especially if you are in some sort of bug out situation, you might only have access to some shitty gas that will totally screw up a carb. I’ve seen many carbs get so gummed up they need to be cleaned with an ultrasonic cleaner. Are people gonna have those in a survival situation? Probably not. This idea that “anyone can fix a carb” is pure old man fantasy.

[@SWAMPDONKEY662]

Glad to see the adv world growing.

[@StabEDealin]

I think a lighter 2 stroke on the back of your overland rig is perfect. You can setup a great campsite and use the dirtbike for quick trips while keeping a small footprint. And they are actually quieter than 4 strokes once you break line of sight. So they’re nimble and less noise pollution.

[@SnowBikeNation]

Def some truth to that. My favorite bike to ride for sure is a 2 stroke! Only downside is needing to have oil for mixed gas from a "bugout" perspective.

[@Slashoom]

@@SnowBikeNation electric might be better honestly. Can charge off the generator.

[@handroids1981]

@@Slashoom Have you seen the UBCO? It's from New Zealand and it's TWO wheel drive.

[@StabEDealin]

@@SlashoomHonestly, I’ve got no beef with electric bikes, just can’t trust them at the level I do for a 2-stroke. I know how to limp one back if something goes wrong, my own ignorance is holding me back lol.

[@StabEDealin]

@@SandyRavagedYes, very lightweight. And my TPI has been so reliable. All I’ve done is oil changes and grease bearings/chains. Maybe I got lucky.

[@medusasub]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing.

[@HippocratesGarden]

This is the reason I sold my crusier a few years ago and got a dual sport. Supposedly it's so I can ride the 30 miles to where we lease farmland, ride around any of the fields and home, and do it cheaply, but bugout was part of it as well. I'm short (5'5") so that limited my choices, and I'm not afraid of a smaller bike, so went with the Honda 300 Rally, bigger tank out of the box, awesome mpg, and enough grunt to get where I need, 6 speed, and after lowering it an inch and lower seat, it's almost comfortable at the stop light. Just need more practice and time in the seat. Figure, if a stock 300 Rally can take Itchy Boots from South America to Alaska.. it can do for me. Oh, and I like the smaller 4 strokes are a lot quieter.

[@mattsbrute]

Great choice and your rite. Itchy boots has proved the durability of the Rally. Nothing beats a smaller CC, low center and light weight motorcycle.

[@spookychief]

I'm taking a drz400s, dr650, xr650, or gen 1 or 2 Klr650. All those bikes are incredibly simple and reliable. Tenere is a great bike but I'm passing on fuel injected bikes for this purpose.

[@whitedrguy6503]

A DRZ 400 E with a 28 litre safari tank, light enough to throw around, decent fuel range, reliable, and retro fit a kick start lever, perfect go anywhere anytime motorcycle. The T7 Yamaha is a great bike but unless you do lots of weight training it is way too heavy for serious get out in the stick’s riding, a DRZ will come in close to 200 pounds lighter ready to roll than a T7.

[@scudrunneradv3269]

Gotta love it. Mike you’re still young. Lol. I took my modified bmw f800 gs on the Trans American Trail 2 summers ago at almost 60. 29 days coast to coast and back. Port orford Oregon to New Bern NC in 3.5 days via Yellowstone. We camped out for most of the trip. Awesome choice for a bug out vehicle. Going to prudhoe bay Alaska summer of 2025.

[@brandonglosson1628]

I looked at this once and was torn between a KLR650 and a Honda Africa Twin. The KLR650 is a little stronger offroad while the Africa Twin is a little stronger on-road, but both are cross-country and off-road capable.

[@DEZERT-TRAXX]

The KLR isn't stronger offroad. With much less suspension travel, much less suspension quality, and 1/3 the power, it's not better in any situation. It's 40lbs lighter, but that doesn't mean anything when it doesn't have the power to move it. The africa twin is better in literally every way. If you think the twin is less of an offroad machine, I suggest you just figure out the technique to make the weight a non-issue. The only category the klr has is purchase cost. But you get what you pay for.

[@brandonglosson1628]

@DHBANSHEE The KLR650 is more like 75-100 lbs lighter, at least for older models. That makes a big difference in offroad maneuverability or picking it up when you've laid it down.

[@DEZERT-TRAXX]

I've got no issues picking my twin up when it's empty and laying flat or loaded down with luggage and heavy. By the same token, I have no issues running single-track through the woods or desert with my friends on 250s and 450s. But by the same token, my friend with a klr can't ride the single tracks I do with my twin, unless he leaves the cheap underwhelming klr at home and brings out his 250 2 stroke. But, everyone is different. Best of luck.

[@justsomedude445]

wow 2 completely different bikes

[@brandonglosson1628]

@JUST SOME DUDE that are both cross-country and off-road capable, which makes them both bugout candidates.

[@sandraherdman3783]

Kawasaki 650KLR 4 STROKE DIESEL THE GAS VERSION WAS A AWSOME TRAIL/ HILL CLIMBER,, THE DIESEL COULD RUN ON ANYTHING.FOR ME THE BEST BUG OUT BIKE 😊

[@TylerJames-gf8ms]

I think having a carburetor dual sport is a good advantage

[@anotheryoutuber_]

just have rebuild kits and remember to drain your bowls

[@johnrock1175]

I had the same thought. My TW200 had to be re-jetted due to altitude. Not that bad of a job or too $$, but just a pain in the butt. Something to take into consideration when dealing with a carb.

[@69nites]

​@@johnrock1175I would be most keen on a smart carb for that reason.

[@eriklambert3809]

​@@johnrock1175the TW is under appreciated.

[@eriklambert3809]

​@@69nitessmart carb is where it's at.

[@chrisdavisunofficial]

I gave my T7 everything I had and it handled it well. It is indeed a great platform if your situation requires highway miles.

[@GUARDIANActual89]

Jazzed to see you guys interfacing with Expedition Overland.

[@laynesellers]

Should hook up with backcountry discovery. Have Mike drops along the way.

[@dwood2010]

A collab between fieldcraft and Expedition Overland would be dope!

[@handroids1981]

Hell yeah!!

[@lionelcrown9629]

Grew up working with my Dad at two feedlots 27 yrs of feed lots love the life style counrty all the way

[@DaleSander68]

I went with a Kawasaki versys 300x. Love the light weight can throw it around easily but still has enough power to get through things.

[@downbytheriver501]

I have a Tenere 700 and putting on a set of Motoz Rall-Z tires made it handle like a big dirt bike. Love this fricken ride!

[@unfi6798]

Hit the dirt mate.! Cool machine & real cool guys. We jealous..!!

[@rhithym]

Even a stock DR650 will realistically blow any of these heavy bikes out of the water when it comes to durability, ease of maintenance, longevity, you name it. When SHTF, you don't need more horsepower or cool tech, not even fuel injection. You need weight reduction, practicality, reliability, and consistency.

[@MunitionsDudTester]

Interesting timing... *cough* Dirty Civilian *cough cough* xD

[@sneww4282]

Very cool to see motorcycle content from you guys. Briefly met Mike at the RT66 shooting sports park gun show here in CA last year. Had I known he was this into bikes I would have talked to him about it then. I bought some stuff from his booth while some other guy was trying to convince him to sell the hat off his head, lol. Something else to discuss would be the most comfortable way to carry a gun while on a bike, and which pistols would be better for it. The g29sf exists, but maybe sig will one day make a p365 variant in 10mm that I can run hard cast lead bear def ammo in. I commute on my bike most days so my CCW solution needs to conform around the bike. I've tried several different ways. Appendix is not an option on the bike, its just too uncomfortable. Usually I carry strong side with a t1-echo holster. If going off road though, I've found I prefer a shoulder holster under my arm. I'm also searching for a good strong side IWB option with active retention that would make it better for carry on the bike, but haven't found it yet. another issue is that the d3o pads on the hip of motorcycle pants sit right where the firearm would. the pants don't really have a belt to clip onto so you end up being forced to wear heavier pants with a carry belt underneath, which gets pretty hot sometimes. On the discussion about paniers, soft cases are definitely the move when going off road. especially doing short 1-2 day trips, that's all the space you need. but I will argue that adding a hard top case in combination with soft paniers is the best setup for longer trips. It adds weight higher up, but the trade off is worth it to me. I like to pack the paniers with stuff I wont need throughout the day, like all the camping stuff and other things that wont get damaged if the bike drops on it, but leave fragile stuff or items you want easier access to up in the top case. Usually the top case wont hit the ground if you fall over. Also IMO mandatory to carry a battery backup jump starter in case you accidentally leave your lights on when you stop to take photos and kill your battery, but are not in a good spot to push start it.... hopefully you only make that mistake once though... The one I use also has a solar panel on the top just in case. I also wired in USB chargers to the bikes electrical system near the tail, with a waterproof bulkhead connecter into the top case, so that I can plug things in to charge while the bike is running. I've got the same Garmin Zumo XT that are on some of the bikes in the video, that I use for off-road. One tool I've found invaluable is digital scouting and pre-planning routes using a tool like onX or rever. you can convert them to GPX tracks to upload them over to the Garmin. They do make some devices with an in-reach built into them, but I prefer to have them on separate devices with the in-reach mini clipped into my shoulder, for the same reason mentioned about having the med kit on your person instead of on your bike. On the carb argument, I've been thinking about picking up a 650 single of some form for some harder off road stuff in the Mohave desert, or when I make it back up to Moab, but I wouldn't really want to take it many of the places I take my big ADV bike. In my experience carbureted bikes don't run that great up at elevation. So the benefit you get from the simplicity of them varies depending on where you are. Say if you live at sea level but your route involves going over a mountain pass at 10,000+ ft, it's going to run really rough and be very down on power up there. the solution could be to make sure you have the tools and knowledge to adjust or re-jet the carbs on the road if you run into that issue.

[@grsnowball]

I wanted to go to the RT66 show last year, how was it?

[@sneww4282]

@@grsnowball it was a pretty cool show. The talks and stuff they did with Mike and reno may were both worth checking out. Of course the food trucks were expensive and lackluster. The lines were crazy all day if you wanted to buy anything from the main tent. Also the line of cars to get in was crazy. I rode my motorcycle there so I got to skip the line and go all the way up to the front to park, but it make carrying stuff home that I bought pretty difficult, lol.

[@crazymonkeywvaughan6360]

This looks like fun times out in the fresh air enjoy ❤thank you always enjoy your videos ❤

[@gomammutoverlandrally]

Awesome Video guys and the message is on point!

[@micwell2247]

I've ridden since I was 5. Used a dual sport to get around at school all year long. Race MX for 4 years. Kept riding dual sport's. The thinking is since the jab days, I can get everything delivered to my home. Have rented vehicless to go on vacations to keep the miles off my truck and car, am really thinking what I really need. Course I'm single no children. Work I can either car pool or just ride the Mbike in always packing a rainsuit ...(never fails when you don't it does). I then, as I do now, cherish after work heading home. Can unwind the day a lot easier. So yeah I like a bare bones dually with out a rad or EFI on it that is 250 with a 6 trans ... I hoop around the country Rd's in Pa. with ease and in my mind luxury ....rock on

[@GriffinLindsey-Severns]

I would put a large disclaimer in this video. Bikes like the T7 are very heavy (~400lbs wet). If you are riding solo with gear and get off road and aren’t a very experienced rider, you will be picking that bike up by yourself. The tenere is a fantastic bike but not a beginner bike by any means. If you want to be effective on an adv bike you need to be skilled on a dual sport first. The weight of a T7 also means if you are dirt biased you’ll have a hell of a time on hard obstacles. I live in Utah so navigating difficult rocky terrain is consideration #1, on a T7 I would be having a real bad time as it’s just too heavy for me. For a desert cruiser it’s perfect, but I want my SHTF bike to be able to get absolutely anywhere, and with most people’s skill level they can’t do that with a T7. I wish I was Pol Tarres but I am just not that hardcore

[@justcoffee3617]

GS F800 Adventure for me brother, I love my bike

[@coryboyd7958]

What a GREAT group of men! I wish I was a wealthy man so I could build a great camp for this veterans group.

[@SnowBikeNation]

It starts with a vision, and then execution Cory. Not being wealthy, I'm still far from "rich" monetarily and am just hustling and grinding each and every day to make this happen. Going all in, no plan B. I'm still a long ways from where I want to be but I know it just takes consistency and hard work. Not being wealthy to get there my friend. Hit me up if you want to get out and rip my man! Keep grinding.

[@StefanieFaye]

Wow.. what incredible journeys & adventures all those people are leading people on and inspiring others to seek out.. gorgeous photography & scenery!

[@SnowBikeNation]

Thanks Stefanie! Just trying to share my passion with the world and show others the beautiful place we get to call home.

[@5AXISDLOCKHART]

I'd have to go with a pre 22 KLR 650.( pre EFI and ABS ) I love my husky s and KTMs but the early KLRs are fix with a hammer and multi tool simple which matters in a zombie situation.

[@xnihilo1044]

Completely agree. I have a V-Strom 1050XT Adventure and '23 KLR. No doubt the KLR is the best apocalypse bike. Although it is an injected/ABS model, if/when SHTF it can easily be refitted with a carb.

[@haywoodyoudome]

Exactly why bought my '17 KLR. 32,000 problem free miles so far with just basic maintenance.

[@a.borovinskih]

I had a real bugout situation recently. I couldn't wish a better bike for that than my T7.

[@SnowBikeNation]

DUDE! Let's hear it. What happened?

[@a.borovinskih]

​@@SnowBikeNation All I can say is that you never know how it is going to be. I had been preparing for a long term survival in the wild. But instead got a long range escape and exile.

[@jaype331]

My bug out bike is. Crf230f converted to 230l

[@alanwilliams2251]

This looks like an amazing trip! Lobe the bikes!

[@SnowBikeNation]

We live in a great place and an amazing area to ride. I'm very blessed and fortunate to live here and build a business in the mountains.

[@chadtrotter5479]

Drz400 best bug out bike super simple and reliable all kinds of aftermarket accessories for it

[@ranchodeluxe1]

XR200R. No battery, no starter, needs nothing but gas. But, I don't really believe in bugout. Nothbing out there worth protecting once I leave home.

[@angelgutter8249]

We camp with Honda 250 and 300L bikes, sound like good candidates for your video.

[@richardnardella2553]

Great video this is what I have been looking for man great work 👍👍👍

[@Eidenbites]

I looooooove motorcycles but for shtf I’d go with like a Tacoma .. but enduros are amazing

[@handroids1981]

OMG! It's the Gingerman from Expedition Overland, probably the best 4wd channel on youtube. Sorry Yanks! "Over landing" channel. This is going to be awesome!

[@V4Vendetta9676]

Awesome show Mike

[@masonmax1000]

im totally gunna have to come on one of those snow bikes tours this coming winter in kalispell.

[@SnowBikeNation]

Let's go bro! The most fun thing you can do with your Clothes on! WE are still ripping Snowbikes haha. Until the end of May.

[@AussieStandsWithRussia]

Nearly finished my CF moto 800 bug out buggy. Love it

[@tripod1229]

Hey Mike. I own a 2017 Kawasaki klr650. It's my bug out setup if needed. I do agree that I prefer carbonated over fuel injection which my bike is. I do a lot of trail riding here in Tennessee. Should come out and we ride together

[@BdubbsVt]

If there was ever an EMP all vehicles with circuitry would be fried. The first gen klr would be my choice.

[@AmericanMadeAdventures]

Really cool seeing you make motorcycle content. Great video. Thumb up and shared.

[@paulb6560]

Touratech garbage? I'd argue with that. Their cases have served me very well over the years.

[@eriklambert3809]

If you are going big, ktm adventure(older 950), KLR 650 or even BMW GS. You can fully service the GS and KLR on the run. Screw and lock nut valves etc. The older KTM has carbs. Older single cylinder 4 strokes were simple to maintain. But you do give up power

[@thewyattknox]

Neat, but keep in mind a Tenere 700 is +450lb stock. Lay it down and prone out behind it at the range then pick it up again a few times, it'll get old fast.They're also not good at all in serious off-road situations unless you have the right tires, excellent physical fitness, tons of experience, and lots of energy to burn. That and they're tall as hell, which is fine recreationally but do some drills at the range and you'll start to hate it fast. Something like a XT250 or most other small dual-sport bikes would be perfect, that's why they're used by basically every military and police force around the world on unimproved surfaces. The T7 is a GREAT bike but would never recommend for any serious tactical / emergency situation.

[@woodrowcall3158]

Excellent points. The KLX300 would be a good option as well in that vein. I am partial to the DRZ400 and KLR650.

[@0bserver416]

My only concern is the noise. You can hear it miles away in where I live (open Prairie).

[@PhiTonics]

I think if your bug out bike has a "computer" your doing it wrong.

[@seanphelps2061]

My bug out bike it a suzuki drz400 it's carburated and really fuel efficient

[@motocross402]

I had a T7 for about a year. Great bike if you need to slay highway miles. However if I were to do much off roading I would load up a CRF450RL. No comparison off road.

[@stromgewehr]

This isn't "survival", this is a Yamaha commercial.

[@ivaniuk123]

To be fair the original and current all terrain go anywhere vehicle is a horse. It needs rest but it can refuel itself as long as there is some water and grass.

[@jrreeves998]

Any real bike person knows the Honda ct125 is the best bugout bike. 130mpg and less then a quart of oil with a kick start. It’s a no brainer. No need to go fast in a emergency and the Yamaha is complicated to repair so it’s not really a good choice in my opinion.

[@joshowens2219]

Mike needs a KTM 690 ENDURO R. Thats the 70/30 split he's looking for.

[@SnowBikeNation]

I'm thinking about adding one to the fleet this season. It's much more my style of dirtbike/dualsport.

[@neptunetriton]

Bingo. These ADV bikes are still too heavy. The 690/701 with larger fuel tanks are the perfect balance

[@SnowBikeNation]

@@neptunetriton To heavy for what specifically? All depends on use case. I personally like a lighter bike but these larger dualsport bikes are awesome for long distance traveling.

[@tacticalant3841]

F9 did a review of the Tenere, said it was way heavy for its class and had strange steering/handling characteristics. So it’s interesting that these guys chose it. Im still of the opinion for carburetor and air cooling, however the KLR is water cooled and is found all over the world. Seems simpler and cheaper than the tenere.

[@ShaneZettelmier]

Some good points, though I personally think in a bug out situation. There’s some other considerations like something easier to ride, something that you can get on and off of quickly something that’s very low maintenance with no electronics. There’s a lot to be said for a lot of the old dual sport thumpers, that were very simple and incredibly dependable and reliable. Something like a DRZ 400 or an XR 650 L, I wish they still had an XL 350 size bike. Something smaller and a little more capable on the rougher train. The T7 is great but it’s a big heavy bike , you’re not gonna be pulling it over rocks and if you have to drive some slow rough terrain it’s going to wear you out trying to muscle all that weight around. A lot of people will take a small motocross style bike like a CRF 250 and make it street legal because it’s more capable and it’s not great on road but he can go on road if you need to. I think a lot of it depends on the writer and what you call bugging out. I think something like a DRZ 400 is a much more capable bike than the T7, not because it’s a better bike, but it’s just more diverse, it’s big enough to do a freeway speed it’s more dependable and it’s very simple without a lot of electronics, it’s very easy to put a kickstart back up on it so you have electric and kickstart in case the electric brakes or your battery dies and it’s a proven platform, and it’s a smaller make it a little easier to ride. But it really depends on what you’re going to be doing bugging out. If you’re going to get on the freeway and drive a long distance and want to bike that can get over a mudslide or some washed out to rain, yeah, the T sevens a better option because it’s gonna be a lot more comfortable to ride at distance if you’re talking about bugging out into the woods and getting away from civilization the DRZ or even something smaller like a CRF 250 it’s gonna be a lot easier to handle in rougher tighter terrain and it’s gonna be a lot easier to pick up, but it’s not gonna be as good putting down a lot of highway miles or carrying as much luggage so you’re really kind of have to define exactly what you wanna do first. I don’t know what I’m gonna do. I’m probably gonna go for a DRZ 400 type of bike, if I’m going out into the woods to hide or just get away I’m probably gonna want something smaller if I’m trying to get where other people aren’t going to be going But those aren’t going to be very comfortable on long freeway rides if you’re trying to travel over distance, but I would probably choose the DRZ 400 just because it can do all of it even if you’re not as comfortable you get a seat, concepts seat, and some good gear to deal with weather and wind and you can do anything. A T sevens a big heavy bike and it’s got some electronics and some other things that make it a little bit more needy. There’s also parts and repairs. Something like a DRZ or the Hondas are gonna be a lot easier to get parts for in a pinch. You guys are talking about adventure riding a lot, and touring, a T7 or an Africa twin is it gonna be a much better choice for that for sure but when I think a bug out, I think of trying to get away from people all together, and the rougher the train the less people you’re going to find at the end of it and those bigger adventure bikes are just too heavy and even without a bunch of luggage are going to be really difficult to get over single track and rocky terrain. Other options if you’re staying close and you want something that’s going to be a diehard runner and go anywhere would be something like a TW 200. It’s short it’s slow but they’re incredibly easy to ride. They’re incredibly dependable and they go almost anywhere they just go slow , but they’re also shorter and very easy to pick up and move around or over obstacles and for people with less riding experience that will make all the difference in the world if you’re hitting rough, terrain. I told Mike can be kind of a pain in the butt and you have the advantage of ground clearance, but you also have the disadvantage of being way off the ground and losing that ability to scramble and bounce through stuff, the same way you can on a smaller bike. I guess it just depends on what you’re used to and what you’re planning to write on but the adventure bikes can go off-road but they’re not real good at it and you need a pretty high level of skill to take them on the rougher terrain because they’re a lot harder to ride over it and if you’re that capable and have that experience it’s awesome, but if you’ve got a travel distance that comfort and power and weight to be able to do the freeway miles is gonna be really nice as well but even a TW 200 can cruise along at 55, a DRZ or a mid range dual sport can do the freeway just fine But won’t be as comfortable and it will be a more turbulent ride so these are all things I’ve got to think about. But I think number one for bug out is you need dependability and some thing with a kickstart as a back up would be nice. That’s where the nice things about a lot of the smaller, simple, singles and motors that have been out forever like the DRZ and the XT and the TW and the XR/XL series Hondas. Most of these are much easier to add a kickstart to and just have a lot less parts to break on them. Are used to drive an XL 600 from 1985 and the only thing I had to worry about on that was overheating on really hot days, but as long as you’re moving, it was fine but I’m not sure I’d want to take a CRF 300 L or a 450 L or a lot of the newer bikes with the electronics. Don’t get me wrong the KTM and others have some great tech on them and create set ups Out of the box but they’re also not nearly as dependable. If you get a Honda XR 650 L you can put 60,000 miles on that pretty reliably if you get a DRZ or a DR 650 or a Yamaha XT, these are bikes that are always going to be ready to go and if you need to put four or 5000 miles on them it’s not a problem and they’re going to be dependable to where a lot of the newer bikes are a little needy with the maintenance and just aren’t as reliable and when you think buggy out you think it’s going to work. I think the T7 is about as big as I’d ever want to go. Personally for someone my size which is about 238 pounds at 6 feet something like an XR 400 are with the turn signals and parts add it on to make it street legal would be an awesome option or a DRZ or one of the older XL or XT 350s and if you’re smaller a 250 might be a great option because it’s gonna be a whole lot easier to ride, especially in Roofer off road conditions.

[@tizben]

Nice. Dirty civilian just made a video about this topic too

[@anthonycoffey6565]

I've been a Yamaha fan my whole life & I want a Tenere 700 SOO bad! Yamaha needs to step up production 😅

[@jaycollins251]

I grew up racing enduro and have had some experience on these bigger bikes I agree with the smaller bike think perfect bug out bike is a 350 with a bigger tank and soft bags I can pick it up multiple times in a row by myself even in bad situations like on a hill or in a bog hole I can ride it all day without fatigue even if I have to put the pace on a little bit and get away from a situation You need 2 guys a lot of the time to pick one of these up even on even ground can be a hassle to pick up, having more power and only two arms to hold on if you push the pace for a little bit you start to get arm pump and fatigue much quicker

[@scamperstephen4811]

In western Aus mate a 4x4 with a bike sitting on the back and a mountain bike on the roof

[@dashady187]

X-Overland is an awesome channel.

[@Tastewithnewdrinks]

Great video

[@UrR2KBA]

Hmmm, UNLESS you’re a single person, the “bugout” motorcycle is hard No. Though it’s Nice to have as an accessory vehicle, having loads of fun and capabilities, but it’s not for a “bugout”.

[@MattRhodes_Music]

Yeah he's using "bugout" as a buzzword to do different content, for sure. Nothing wrong with it, but definitely not bugout

[@SaltyBoogersDivers]

Honestly ADV bikes are kinda an old mans game. Its a cool way to get out camping, but it doesnt have the thrill of proper dirt bikes. I think its probably more fun overall to set up a base camp with a truck and then rip around on a lightweight bike

[@malisinimicus4358]

if bugging out means riding from Canada or the USA to Central America or South America then the T7 would be ideal. If a shft bike is needed for travel for supplies or to take off the beaten paths to get to and from places where fuel is super expensive or very scarce then I would prefer something very light and quiet. tW200, XR or XL125/200/250, CT70, CT90/125, Monkey. Suzuki DR200/350/400/650 Big bore singles are notbgreat on fuel which may be something to conside and having done plenty of single track mountain riding on an XR600 can be a real Handfull in steep rocky or slippery terrain. also something that can have a large carry rack might be of desire and the CT90 or 125 shines but its tires don't for off road. An older XR200 would be very hard to beat for reliability, mountain goating, fuel economy, quiet/stealthy travel

[@Greg_G506]

Love the channel... Mike Glovers real world knowledge. The Yamaha Tenere is an amazing bike. I have been thinking of buying one....LOVE IT! But if an EMP hits and SHTF... all these bikes are absolutely useless. You need a bike with points and that is carbureted. And you better know how to work on both (points & carburetors). Older magneto 2 stroke would work as well. These newer bikes are too elctronic....you need a bike that is more mechanically based. Using a Tenere as a SHTF bug out bike would be as effective as using a Telsa....LOL

[@handroids1981]

"Donkey?!"

[@tweetdezweet]

The only downside to the tenere 700 would be it's weight. I am a beginning offroad rider with thousands of miles in experience riding on the road and tbh you have to have serious offroad skills to ride a tenere 700 on the gnarly stuff. I have been considering using my bike as a bugout platform for a while and one thing I am worried about is the severity of injuries when you come off the bike. I am about half way through the video and hope they address this as well so I can make a more informed decision 😊

[@AleMalave92]

Dr650 gang hahaha

[@turbojambox]

Sorry for the stupid question, but what is a “bug out”? I watched the video because I wanted to find out what a “big out platform” is, but they never really explain it haha

[@theoriginalEmuman]

CRF 300 has some real advantages over Tenere and other larger bikes in getting further out of the way in shtf situations. That is why I changed mine over.

[@MichaelPCarr10]

Where do you think you will go? You think y’all gonna mad max it

[@adventuresworthliving]

I do prefer a 250cc for SHTF. The problem is when SHTF happens, gasoline is going to be scarce. How are you guys going to deal with this gasoline scarcity problem?

[@GlacierPilotGst]

My XT225 with a Clarke tank and a Rotopax will go 400 miles, tool kit, spare tubes and normal 30lb backpack kit and I can still lift it up my myself. Don’t need to bring a support team.

[@uMalice]

Since I'm a heavier guy 250+ , I find it difficult to find kit that can support my size. Everything seems

[@ut45scco31]

My group of guys are doing an adventure bike expedition from Provo, Utah all the way up through Canada and finally ending up in Dead Horse, Alaska next summer. 7,213 miles round trip over sixteen days. We can't wait!!! @Mike Glover...want to join us?