The Smallest Motorcycle Camping Kit

Go farther, go faster, live easier and have more fun outdoors with our most compact motorcycle camping kit. Oh, and don't forget the bug spray. (Gear breakdown below)
Minimal Motorcycle Camping Essentials:
0:55 - Thermarest Slacker Hammock - frt9.co/leck9z
1:47 - 0°C Sleeping Bag - frt9.co/eehcqx
2:05 - Compression Sack - frt9.co/s57v2h
2:39 - ROK Adjustable Stretch Straps - frt9.co/knyf7y
3:20 - Primus Trail Stove - frt9.co/5o7045
4:44 - Nelson-Rigg Hurricane Saddlebags - frt9.co/nupy4s
5:30 - First Aid Kit - frt9.co/729e8d
5:30 - Tire Flat Patch Kit - frt9.co/xd026c
5:32 - Motorcycle Tool Kit - frt9.co/g2n2mi
5:38 - Epoxy - frt9.co/my4y7v
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[@improvisedpreparedness4682]

Depending on where you live you might want to pack two trees.

[@christianbeauchamp5321]

Best comment ever 😅😅

[@polarisnebro2074]

laamao

[@nikoniemi5029]

We don't have that problem in Michigan

[@rya3190]

@@nikoniemi5029 we have that problem near Phoenix ...a lot of the desert really. I don't really feel like fighting Yaccas and Saguaros (let a lone finding 2 next to eachother), especially at night.

[@buddhaneverest]

😆😆

[@rustykeller8264]

Many years ago, on a military outing in the bush, I had a small pocket hammock with me. I tied it to two trees, climbed in, and went to sleep. I woke up lying on the ground. The trees I'd chosen, were too small. During the night, my weight caused them to slowly bend towards each other, which slowly, and gently lowered me to the ground. Lesson learned? Select larger trees.

[@RiggadonDan]

That's a beautiful image

[@Klesx]

@@RiggadonDan IKR! They gracefully put him in bed lol

[@atulgokuyamaha7]

Nature showed you your place ahahahaha

[@SPCLPONY]

Hahaha, thats awesome. I'm picturing you slowly being folded in half like a lawn chair as the trees slowly lowered you to the ground.

[@realdog2552]

At least they were courteous about it!

[@Jolipolie]

"Switch to a hammock and tarp" *The mosquitos liked that*

[@timamiq]

You can buy a small hammock bugnet. That’s what I use

[@Wesley..]

I use a survival hammock that comes with a bug net

[@lukelemay8497]

@@Wesley.. exzactly

[@expfcwintergreenv2.02]

Chiropractors too

[@yuushin1]

@@expfcwintergreenv2.02 don't sleep like a banana

[@LunringNassar]

I love how he really maximizes the use of his 15k BMW, he doesn't treat it like some kind of garage queen.

[@nordic-chan]

It's not actually his BMW lol. He said that it's actually owned by his company and he doesn't own any expensive bikes like that himself.

[@NikosKatsikanis]

gq?

[@lhurst9550]

My friend, I'm running up on 50 very fast, been camping light and riding since before you were born and I can tell you ONE thing. Boy, you know how to camp. Keep spreading the fine word, you're doing a fantastic job.

[@PJ3721]

Since you have more experience where is the most underrated place to camp in the states

[@herosdiaz8757]

Forget the states. What's the best place to go off grid in the WORLD?! XD

[@daelinblack6681]

Telling you man. North Idaho, I guess eastern Washington might be similar.

[@tothethreshold.9965]

@@herosdiaz8757 Off grid ?. Mongolia, the sheer amount of open terrain there is crazy. My friend rode in the mongol rally and told me at one point he did not see a single person or structure for over 300 miles. One of the least populated places in the world. Greenland would be another one but the weather there can be pretty extreme.

[@herosdiaz8757]

@@tothethreshold.9965 Either one would be a great retreat. xD

[@jopri88]

Nice bike and video very informative. Thanks Quentin Tarantino.

[@itchycroe411]

Qampen Carrynotento

[@amitdewan2706]

Campen Tarpentino

[@f.b.i744]

Rip in pepperoni

[@mirrekku]

@@amitdewan2706 quesadilla terpentine

[@hellbilly75]

grow a beard man

[@recurrenTopology]

Great advice, but there are a couple necessary additions to your sleeping set-up : 1) Mosquito net. Surprised this hasn't been a problem for you, as the mosquitos in BC are hellacious following spring thaw. 2) Under quilt. That sleeping bag ain't doing much for the half of your body lying on the hammock, as compressing the insolation renders it ineffective. An under quilt attaches to the underside of a hammock to insolate you from the air below, necessary for a comfortable night in colder weather.

[@pagecrow7252]

second that. The mosquitos are epic @ night anywhere. Nothing worse than that high-pitched buzz around your face when you are trying to fall asleep.

[@infotechsailor]

Yes they should go with any hammock

[@upperjohn117aka]

You can get hammocks with a mosquito net built in

[@elektrolyte]

yes... the same reason that I prefer to sleep on the ground as opposed to a stretcher. The cold winter air gets to freezer your under parts

[@edwardmadry4299]

I use my sleeping bag as underquilt: it's quite wide and have two zippers (one in foot area) so I can drag it on myself and hammock (just use some rubber band in hood area)

[@StellariumSound]

As a guy who has anxiety so bad leaving the house to go anywhere other than work is a challenge, this is pretty inspiring.

[@rya3190]

Climb that mountain! Bomb across that desert! Dodge those trees! Hunt that skier!

[@kiiturii]

always hated camping and have a fear of bugs. But doing it all with a bike kinda makes me want to do it!

[@MartyMacFry]

Did you end up going anywhere?

[@kenneth6731]

You just got to teach yourself to say fuck it and go. Your brain will grow new pathways and it will get easier after time. Good luck man, jump in!

[@StellariumSound]

@@MartyMacFry Local mountains in an official campsite, but in a car and with friends. Used market for bikes is still empty where I'm at. Step at a time, appreciate the asking.

[@nathanhostetler6950]

As a long time backpacker and new dual-sport owner, motorcycle camping is definitely within my interests. Imagine my horror when nearly every moto-oriented KZbinr making camping videos is packing enough gear to survive for a year, and that's not counting all of the useless stuff they'll never really need or use! Thanks for bringing in a bit of reason.

[@rockinrodlittle]

You’re right. After each outing, I get lighter removing the things I didn’t need.

[@anotherhonda9402]

4:34 For a second there I thought you said hand sanitizer makes a functional Beaver Lube, was worried what you were doing to your national animal.

[@midgetman4206]

good thing he isn't a furry

[@fallingpetunias9046]

@@midgetman4206 I'm gonna need proof. Not saying he is or has "an air" about it, but I've been wrong too many times in assuming people aren't furries. And that bear clip is rather suspicious.

[@midgetman4206]

@@fallingpetunias9046 no please, don't say stuff like that

[@jamesheron2034]

I only came here to read the replies

[@blairbuskirk5460]

Ahh but you see beavers 🦫 are self lubricating💦

[@MidKnight_Reign]

As someone who grew up in the Boy Scouts I appreciate the literal shout-out to M O U N T A I N S A F E T Y

[@schana96]

0:23 "...3 days THAT way" If I did that, I'd be in france. I don't live in france.

[@mudokin]

Yep, thats Europe. 3 days and youll have been in 10 different countries ;)

[@Potaterfilms]

north america really do be w i d e like that

[@XV250]

Sorry...

[@kylesmith1601]

@Ernie the Giant Chicken It appears our superiority has caused some contreversy.

[@barryolaith]

@@mudokin I like that, scenery and culture smorgasbord. I also like wilderness though, and Canada seems to be the place.

[@T0BBi94]

Well made video that actually presents a small motorcycle camping kit setup compared to ALL the other youtube videos of people bringing more stuff on their trip than what they could bring in a car...

[@peabrained3144]

And don't forget to bring at least a couple of good sized trees for when you need to camp for the night in a dessert or tundra.

[@NeilPathos]

This video had some useful advice, this should help me reevaluate my over packing tendencies. A duffel bag and some bungee cord and i can bring about at much as one would pack in a small car. I think the total weight i packed on my last bike trip was at least 30 lbs, and that wasn't even camping, it was just a weeklong work trip.

[@michaelwright4525]

Nothing wrong with over packing.

[@Doko88]

@@michaelwright4525 everything wrong with it...

[@Doko88]

@Robbie D and overpacking has no disadvantages? ;) yeah right...

[@johndailyva]

Watching this during 2020 -- his recommendation for hand sanitizer was well ahead of his time haha

[@Derkiboi]

Is it? Or are we just below the bar

[@karendietzler6746]

Hand sanitizer? No.

[@FifalianaFR]

When he said hand sanitizer, I went and checked the date of release 🤣

[@jaysee2213]

Sadly here in 2021 I still thought the same thing 😔

[@sinine]

2021: oh you sweet summer child.

[@javiermaceira4406]

I had this hydraulic tent that cost me 130 bucks or so. Wide, well ventilated and easy to pull and save. I always carried a double inflatable mattress with me and a blanket. It was amazingly comfortable inside. Best sleep and best rides. I don't think it was bulkier than what he was carrying. Worth a try!

[@KWildman17]

I find all of your videos either informative and/or entertaining. This one however was my favorite to date. I recently purchased a new adventure bike and was under the impression I would need to spend thousands of dollars to equip myself for a journey. I now see how many ways I can truly save time and money. Thank you for taking the time to break it all down.

[@techo61]

Great video but for one important missing message, never 'pack' your 1st aid kit away from full view. If for any unfortunate reason you suffer a misadventure and you're incapacitated, it could be a lifesaving decision when a passer by has quick and easy access to a first aid kit. Happy trails...

[@DanteYewToob]

My sister keeps her first aid kit in a red nalgene bottle in the bottle holder on the exterior of her pack with a label on it. It keeps everything dry and secure, easy access and like you said... if she ever needs help it's visible and obvious to anyone who happens by. It's a good idea I've since taken up, and I plan to figure out a way to make it a little easier to access the kit. Hers is in a few baggies you pull out, with a few loose bandaids you can just tip and shake out for minor stuff, but I want to try to make a roll or something for inside my first aid bottle.

[@growlith6969]

First aid is important, spot is more importanter

[@uski]

@@growlith6969 inReach Mini is even better. Also people should really carry a CAT tourniquet in their pockets. In general what kills people is bleeding to death before help can arrive...

[@nsrlegaltech]

Yep I have red gaff tape cross on side of my Banana Bag where kit is for anyone at crash scene 🚑

[@techo61]

@Name "incapacitated" and decapitated, minor difference (unless it's a personal experience).

[@CoalWorxDiesel]

i live in the appalachian mountain region and whenever me and my friends go motocamping we always boil some water (decontamination) and put it in our water bladders the night before then let them sit in the river overnight that way they stay cool. since the mountain streams are so cold it functions like a refridgerator

[@psychosociety5834]

The breeze, the view, the comfort, the MOSQUITOS

[@dahorn100011]

It's great to watch an adventure motorcycle being used for what it's actually for.

[@shadetreesurgeon]

This video was super inspiring!

[@overlandertv]

You might enjoy this feature length Film on what it is like to ride a motorcycle around Australia. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6GTmKCPZslra9U

[@ethanstrydom7331]

'Protection isnt a thing' I used to believe that now ive got syphilis

[@EKHondaMotive]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@b3higgs201]

Lmfao

[@joaodonato984]

And 3 kids

[@dannymiller7187]

It’s been 9 months you take care of that syphillis yet?

[@YyouTTubeE]

@@dannymiller7187 he's dead. say no to free sex

[@Advcrazy]

I’ve ridden through outback Australia’s, ridden through croc infested rivers and oven grew up with a venomous snake living in my front yard. If I saw that bear that close to my camp I wouldn’t even bother packing up. I’d ride outta there so fast Valentino Rossi would look like a toddler on a trike!!

[@stevekjellgren9909]

We both have venomous snakes and spiders but I would prefer wild dogs and crocs here in Australia than to bears and mountain lions.

[@Musicposter4you]

Bear attacks are extremely rare. You're far more likely to get killed by a falling tree branch or poor preparation.

[@stevekjellgren9909]

@@Musicposter4you The likelihood of wild dogs taking a human life here in Australia is particularly rare. That being my point, when comparing to bears and mountain lions. Your correct to point out poor preparation. Which according to far greater minds than mine, the single greatest risk.

[@fausimo]

most species of bears are very docile, the one in the video will usually run away before you see it. But if its very hungry, in your camp sniffing things while you sleep and one of its babies wakes you up, thats a good time to pray.

[@bjornopitz6561]

Why worry about bears and mountain lions when you have car drivers ...

[@talesofthebobber1506]

After being a subscriber for a while coming back to earlier videos you can truly see how the quality of your videos has increased over the years. As a great fan I really appreciate the content which you have provided. Thanks again Fort Nine is the way to go!

[@michaelsupple6081]

Being a former AT hiker there wasn't anything new about the packing but the use of the seat for a seat was priceless. Never would have thought of that. Your vids are the BEST. Thanks. :)

[@zac0912]

The breeze, the view, the comfort, the mosquito's...

[@johnmccrossan9376]

The midges, the dew, the wet socks when you wake up hungover and put your foot into a bog because it's Ireland and every other square mile is a bog

[@whoaitstiger]

We have plenty of deadly animals in Australia but watching this video makes me feel so privileged to live in a huge country without bears.

[@michelgregoire8224]

I'll take our bears anytime over the crazy killing critters of Australia. Come on, even your birds look like velociraptors. Here we just need to put food and other attractants in a sealed bag hung between two trees (not one like Ryan showed... some bears do climb trees) and carry bear spray (oleoresin capsicum) - which Ryan should have with him for any off-road in BC, camping or not. I did some camping in Australia (wonderful country) and there are no mosquitoes.... probably been eaten by all your scary spiders.

[@murphy4907]

Drop bears are no joke m8

[@Ozzienuck]

As a Canadian, now living in Australia for 15 years, whenever I mention shark attacks to Ozzies they immediately counter with, "Well, what about the bears in Canada!?" There are probably more people killed or maimed here each year by sharks than similar attacks by bears in Canada in 25 years.

[@whoaitstiger]

@@Ozzienuck 9 shark attacks in Australia in 2022. 40 bear attacks in Canada in the same year. Australia has 68% of the population of Canada, so you can make that 27 bear attacks if the population was the same. Still, bear attacks are more common it seems.

[@anythingontwowheels7350]

4:30 Ryan found the importance of Hand Sanitizer two years back! A true Visionary!!

[@matthewrosborough2705]

man, your videos have all but convinced me to get a motorcycle so i can get out of the citty and explore the bc mountains. thanks for all your work!

[@copperworksplumbing7643]

I JUST BOUGHT A 2015 HONDA CBF 250L , IM GATHERING ALL THE INFO I CAN. LOOKING FOR ANOTHER RIDER....

[@miguelangelrincon2771]

How did the trip go?

[@matthewrosborough2705]

@@miguelangelrincon2771 well tried to ride off road a bit after a month of riding. hit a bump all kinds of wrong, got launched off the bike over the handle bars and landed arms first. fractures in both wrists and fractured n dislocated my right elbow. have not ridden since cause my arms are so fucked up despite having decent gear TT_TT take an off road course before you try fancy shit yo...

[@simpfally7738]

@@matthewrosborough2705 god damn that was unexpected

[@matthewrosborough2705]

@@simpfally7738 yeah the tale may have taken a bit of a twist XD. healed up pretty good and am back riding again at least

[@Buck1954]

Great advice for young men. You have an energetic style of reporting. I used to camp every trip only stopping at a motel or friends place every few days to get a real bath. I have some interesting stories of visiting animals. I'm 65 now and camping, even in a hammock or tent is hard on the body, especially with a history of hard impacts with the ground. My Pelvis just doesn't like being on the ground or in a hammock. However, I have been considering going to soft luggage because the hard luggage is heavy and I'm beginning to bang my knees on them when mounting. I have seen some interesting tents that hang in the air, but one needs trees. I have hung my tent from my bike like a lean-to. Camping is fun when you're young; not so much when you get old. But I plan on riding to the end of my days.

[@charliesewell7418]

Can’t wait to go camping with the bike boys from college again. My boyfriend says he wants so go pillion with me on a trip too. It’s gonna be so nice to go out again. 😁

[@Nate-cm9jp]

As someone who has been on a lot of bike tours (legs not explosions). This was really fun to watch. I carry pretty much the same kit on my bike. Your tips are great! This makes me want a motorcycle now 😫

[@OMazoo22]

1:13 But.. But.. master Kenobi says to always have the high ground

[@maxstafford4007]

Owen Mazury he's saying the set up makes high ground...😉 sleeping on the floor makes you wet, cold... Edible to creepy crawlies.

[@VuLamDang]

Hammock, create your high ground ;)

[@BJJNINJA215]

Pssssst hey you! Yeah you Revzilla - FortNine is kicking your ass and not selling out - just saying

[@BJJNINJA215]

Ken Cooley I don't think we're quite understanding each other. LOL

[@ADVscooter]

Mac 215 z

[@ADVscooter]

Mac 215, I agree with you the "z" was just mis-typed crazy fingers 😁

[@catscratch182]

FortNine has been bought by Revzilla afaik, so yeah...

[@jj.1412]

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[@marcready6369]

Well, that is one oif the best videos I have seen on youtube. Yes I have used tarps and hammocks. Yes I have camped, cooked, & slept rough plenty of times, but this removes the need to experience all that hardship & discomfort. Well done.

[@BradinManheim]

Amazing. Everywhere I have been in Canada from the Yukon to Quebec, the black flies and mosquitoes would carry you off in a fit of laughter! Also, no self respecting bear would be slowed down for two seconds the way you hoisted that bear bag.

[@Yowzoe]

Exactly, came here looking to say those two things. Ryan is a smart guy…just not always.

[@krazed0451]

This is great, until you're in the desert... This should probably be titled "The smallest MC camping kit for the Canadian forest". Leaves room for more videos in the series, too ;-)

[@glenpope4955]

krazed0451 I agree with that. With no trees around it is sorta hard to hang a hammock and tarp

[@diadlo13]

A desert or a plain or a beach...

[@Falkyrja]

As someone who has always lived in the desert my thought on half of these was: Not sure that would be the best option..." Still, a video like this really gets you thinking about what WOULD work for you.

[@ABCD-uj6gd]

This is Canada bro, if there ain’t no trees, we don’t call it camping.

[@krazed0451]

This is the internet, bro... It's global!

[@osimnod]

Seriously good light-weight camping ideas. I might not take it to some extremes (will use a standard camping spork) but fun to see what little is needed and how you pack it. Budget camping rules!

[@samtoshner8002]

Seriously, why skimp on the spoon? It takes up almost zero space and weighs nothing.

[@johnsanford3596]

Do yourself a big favor and get a LONG camping spork.

[@sleepingonyaboy4267]

You can find multi tools like leather man and stuff that includes spooon fork and knife

[@human1513]

@@samtoshner8002 Because for some it is fun to quickly carve a spoon while a camp fire is getting started. Plus just burn it after. To each there own. Especially today's "city kids/people."

[@akbarhussain1767]

That's exactly my idea,of how to get the best out of choosing Motorcycles as a hobby,packing & heading on the road to where the wind blows me & not where my mind wants to go,Excellent video friend 🙂🙂🙂

[@TheGamersRace]

What I like about this is that it leaves a whole plethra of different options for people to mount more bags. Tail bag, fender bags, tank bags, etc. Just incase you plan on staying out longer and need more things to make it more doable.

[@MoteurGeneral]

Nice video! I've done wilderness survival in all kind of terrain and situations for over 15 years. From my experience, there's nothing like a pink Bic lighter. Every kind of matches, even the fancy waterproof army ones with 1 inch of sulfur will degrade rapidly. Pink Bic lighters will never fail, you wont loose it if you drop it and no one will steal it from you. Also you only need one hand to operate it.

[@aw448]

Love your videos . I would add that a down bag packs really small is very light weight and a lot warmer . MEC has a -5 rated bag for cheap. A tent adds privacy and great for keeping out bugs . MSR makes one that’s 3lbs and packs small ,poles and all . I’ve been binge watching your videos keep up the great work.

[@greenkhmer4043]

Encyclopedic. You're a legend mate!

[@johnbarrett6238]

Its cool to know other people camp with a motorcycle. Ive gone around the USA twice just camping everywhere. Amazing experiences.

[@t.sb_0570]

These videos are so underrated. They're well made, and mostly GOOD QUALITY WITH TRUE FACTS

[@nightterror007]

I traveled from Florida, USA to BC last year for my honeymoon! The drive from Vancouver to Whistler was amazing and I would have driven straight to Alaska if we had the time! If my physical therapy license could transfer to Canada then I would SERIOUSLY consider your beautiful country!

[@wilkinson6212]

Don’t know what I was expecting from this video, but this has surpassed most videos I’ve seen! As an avid fairly light hammock backpacker, I can attest to most of his gear. I plan to buy my first bike soon. My backpacking gear will be my road gear. For bugs I use a Dutch summer or winter sock. They protect the underquilt, while defending you from wind and bugs. I’ll always have my Sawyer water filter/MSR dromedary gravity rig. Not taking chances.

[@Liquidator101]

Most practical camping tutorial I've ever seen. Thank you.

[@alexskip5744]

Thank you for the constant amazing content I love this channel

[@BenJongUn]

Ryan i must say your videos are just too damn entertaining! You combine fun with information like no other youtuber i know of. Keep doing what you do and how you do it! Much love from switzerland. (I can use your tips and tricks but only for about 300 km in one direction.. so i don't really need to..)

[@simonheller5657]

Hello fellow Swiss person!

[@BenJongUn]

Hello, "CHUCHICHÄSTLI!"

[@johnsumser9743]

I do a lot of motorcycle camping and think you gave really good advice. I use a tent and, as you said, the tent and pad are really big items to pack. I will try the hammock strategy next time (although I use the tent to keep out mosquitoes rather than bears).

[@100musicplaylists3]

good setup, you have given it a lot of thought. I had the idea of building a circular platform trailer that folds down into a circle for a mini yurt for extra space when camping.

[@richardlee7579]

FortNine Awesome intuitive job. Lots of thought, and a fair share of humor 👍 Excellent info made easy to watch with out any B.S and whining . I agree with most choices you have stated, although this will not work out for us, on a street bike 2 up. Many things you mention can be worked into our adventures though ! Way back before the wife I carried a small tarp, parachute cord, under the seat always. Tooth brush in my Jean jacket. Good knife, and a few packs of smokes in the left inside pocket. Stink stick, and 2 hotel seized soaps, inside right pocket. Wallet in chest pocket. A few extra bucks hidden in the left side handle bar. No tent, no bag. Just a clean tee, socks and shorts rolled into a 8x 3 pack I'd confiscated from someone along the way. Tied to the back. The bike had a multi tool. Air filler hose from spark plug. Multi driver, 3 wrenches and fresh role of tape crammed under the seat with emergency rain gear ( By Glad ). Lmao, and tire plugs. 3 cup thermos pre-mixed coffee and Baileys of course, hanging where most mount there tool bag. Many trips ending with the Canadian sun papers under my Jean Jacket .... $1:50 disposable fire starter, cold weather gear... Lol Camp set up to pack up in seconds. Many miles over many years like that. Most days ridding from sun to sun though. Not a lot of camp site relaxation. Today....we are over loaded. Trailer behind us on any over 7 day trips...😥

[@cyrex686]

You can get a backpacking tarp that is a lot lighter and compact. They are made of silicone-nylon. Hammocks are great, but a sleeping bag will not keep you that warm in one since it gets compressed. there are duvet like things that go under the hammock, so they don't get compressed and you stay warm. Also, some hammocks have an pocket made to put a sleeping pad/insulator into.

[@keepitrolling262]

I'm following your channel for last 3years. You are a great teacher Ryan. I'm a big fan of yours. Love from India.

[@blarghhhfffffffff]

awesome tips. I've changed to the hammock too, and the sleep quality increased dramatically. Plus, I can ride with a tiny rear pack if I eat out during trips. The best tip in this video, in my opinion, is to use the same item on different purposes.

[@MRR7]

Hi. Which hammock is better for sleeping? Larger?

[@blarghhhfffffffff]

@@MRR7 The one that fits you diagonally.

[@deathwish8339]

You make Adv adenture riding seem easy. Thanks for the great info!

[@shngsam8777]

thanks for the vid, good information seeing this makes me feels like wanted to go for a camping trip

[@andrewsackville-west1609]

Nice video. Looks pretty much like my camping setup, too. I use an old MSR Whisperlite stove burning unleaded. The fuel bottle then becomes my spare fuel for emergencies -- a full bottle is worth a good 20 miles of riding, in a pinch.

[@vanguardcycle]

I do a fair amount of bike camping and have been for years, never thought about using the seat as a camp chair lol! Brilliant

[@Jake24378]

This is some very, very impressive minimalism. Excellent video! Many of the ideas in here could be applied to other scenarios for camping or traveling ultralight.

[@craiggrella]

Love your videos and love that you added baby wipes here, or as I like to call them "Mountain Money" - cause when you gotta go, this is probably the most valuable tool in the bag!

[@lawrencelalu7808]

Love the creative of ur video, without compromising with the content & with a massive helpful info for bikers

[@bandicoot543]

After a dreary Montana winter, that looks like a blast! Cant wait to get out camping again.

[@norsefalconer]

Wild Water. Yeah, BC, looks beautiful. However there may be a dead animal laying in the water a few hundred meters up stream. You might want to rethink the water purifier.

[@ian2958]

my thoughts exactly

[@BallsDeep189]

I've taught survival for decades and this mythical animal rotting upstream has never killed anyone. Rule of thumb. If the water is fast flowing and clear, take a few sips on arrival. Set up and if you're not tasting any issues or feeling a bit pesky the water is fine.

[@madman432000]

@@BallsDeep189 Indeed, can't understand why 35 years ago drinking from streams and waterhoses was fine but now everyone thinks it's pure sewage if not from a plastic bottle...Doh!

[@scottgeorge4760]

@@madman432000 .10 cent deposit on every water bottle sold in Oregon 😀 so a 24 pack of little waters cost $2.40 in deposit .

[@madman432000]

@@scottgeorge4760 OK, not sure your point...maybe the $2.40 deposit/profit to the company because almost nobody returns the bottles? Even in Oregon...

[@4-n52]

I love keeping it small and simple even when not on a motorcycle.

[@TROYSOLLY]

Out of all the Fort nine content this was the first video I watched, saw him pull out hammock and immediately switched off. Agreeing with a lot of comments on here the place where I live its possible but not recommended (outback of Australia). I wish this wasn't the first one I watched, Love your videos man.

[@detlyn]

Been riding and camping since before you were born but your video taught me a few things and inspired me. Awesome, love your work. Thanks

[@1001CP]

When I was young and we left the remote farm in Michigan for the even more remote places in ALASKA, I was able to bring my '72 175 Kawasaki Enduro with me and I just did like we did in MI. We went out for days or over a week with nothing but a few things (piece of plastic sheeting (ground cover.rain flap depending on weather, a small iron skillet, matches, road flares, fishin poles. shotguns) to get us by and live more off the land. My brother was in the Navy and other in the Army so I had a couple of ruck sacks and some contractor bags, Instant Dry Bags. Luckily with some tie downs and some twine/rope I was able to tie them to the bike and go generally by myself down old trails and, river beds and animal tracks. I went so many places with that bike and an extra gallon of gas tie off behind me on the seat. Obviously not much money but a make due attitude. Flash forward 40 years of riding, retired, still not much money but same attitude. When you brought all that out it almost looked like my camp set up!! Love the hammock life off the ground. I have soft pans on my bike but still things go inside contractor bags and I never have had wet stuff in heavy rain or a creek drop here and there. I always had a WARM sleeping bag because when you are really wet and it is really cold it saves your life. AND its comfy to sleep on top with a light throw + emergency blanket underneath. I had an old boy scout mess kit that had everything in it. Road flares as safety flares, markers and starting a pesky wet wood fire. For rain gear it was a mil poncho, did the job Anyway nearly the same now with many adventures and more to come. I always have the "gotta have" back pack either on the bike or on my like you do PLUS a knife/hatchet and folding shovel where I can reach them if the bike traps a foot/leg. GREAT VIDEO AND INFORMATION, as always my friend!!!

[@ecrusch]

One of the best darn moto channels out there, eh? ;)

[@perrycalabrese3475]

My first bike camping trip was 1976. Still enjoy it today on my GL500 Adventure bike

[@tangocharlie9291]

LOVE the opening shot. Excellent all around.

[@shannonmcstormy5021]

Gotta say, this was a great video on minimum bike camping. In fact, I'm finding lots of Nine's videos pretty cool that I've taken to recommending the channel to all manner of folks. I had a road bike, but it was still a motorcycle and with all-weather tires, even the cheap ones (the only kinds I could afford), the fire roads I could get around on were more than sufficient to get me pretty deep into no man's land, even a little beyond. The reason for my post is to second two of Nine's recommendations and note a few of my own. The first is the tarp + hammock = Awesome. For some people with back issues (like me MUCH later in life) this might not be an option, but when I was young, this was heaven, especially because on a clear night, seeing the starlight away from the light pollution of a city is a pretty wonderous sight to fall asleep to. I would recommend going big on the tarp and agree with Nine to go small on the sleeping bag. (In fact, if you can afford it in space, 1 huge tarp and 1 smaller one can come in handy.) The second are dry bags. Back in the day, these were pretty basic, super thick (and ridiculously heavy when backpacking), and there wasn't a huge selection. However, today they come in all shapes, sizes and ample accessories, they weigh half as much, and are still pretty sturdy. But having dry unders and, well everything, goes a long way to an enjoyable trip. I fell in love with these during my first summer canoeing through the Boundary Waters of Canada at age 14 and I rarely went anywhere outside of a Youth Hostel without them. I would also add that first, you can't bring enough fire-starting stuff, both methods and various materials. We used all kinds, from sappy heartwood out of pine trees to double-sealed rubbing alcohol, but being unable to make a fire (or it being only possible after you are exhausted) decreases the enjoyment. I love the hand sanitizer idea, IMO, that would have been even better. Second have an ample supply of various kinds of rope. Have 2 really long sections and a variety of smaller ones of different kinds/diameters and other properties. Again, today, like dry bags, there are mountains of rope with all manner of capabilities for all budgets. If you're broke like I was during college, twine in a few ziplocks works great. But you want a way to dry stuff out around the fire, under the smaller tarp (the clothes-lines, not the fire). I shouldn't need to mention a multi-tool, hatchet, a compass and topo of the areas you will be in, and other common camping gear (a collapsible shovel for leaving no trace if you have space.) Finally, fire prevention. If room, you can buy micro fire extinguishers that are really only good for a couple of good blasts, but if stuff catches, including the environment, this can help you get on top of and ahead of a fire right away, before it gets out of control, enabling you to smoother the rest of it. Plus, 4 decades ago, nearly everything was highly flammable - heck, even baby clothes and certainly a lot of camping gear. Spend the little extra to get the at least somewhat flame/heat resistant stuff. And yes, I know that the title was camping light, but most of the above stuff doesn't really take a lot more room and in the situations where they might come in handy, it really sucks if you need them and don't have them. That said, I wish I had had some of this stuff when I was camping and riding. Some of it didn't exist, but some of it, I simply never thought of using it or using it in that way. Motorcycle seat as a camp seat? Priceless ! Great video. Motorcycle camping = Good times, both alone and with friends :-) .

[@christophermccartney5833]

I enjoyed that video. Thinking of getting into motorcycles later this year and doing some motorcycle touring and camping. Loved the "tents will stop a grizzly bear the way a candy wrapper stops you". Very witty and informative video. Subscribed!

[@edwardkopper8625]

Spectacular! Very well done and very helpful info! Thanks man!

[@antoniopalacioeguiguren7654]

The effort you put in to make your videos is totally underrated, love you videos 👌

[@690ADV]

This is why I ride motorcycles, great vid!

[@someguy5035]

Same. Can't imagine anything other than an ADV/dual sport bike.

[@aliwoh]

Love your videos and sense of humour. Never stop posting 🫡

[@jean-michelgastonguay7990]

Never thought about straping my Rigg Gear saddle bags to a U-Boat, but now I'd like to try it! I love those funny comparison comments Ryan! Continue your good work! Cheers!

[@Tibbon]

I find a hennessy hammock is a great win for motorcycle camping, largely due to the built-in bugnet, and no need for a bulky and heavy tarp.

[@earthknight60]

Exped hammocks as well.

[@daviddewitt4107]

Will they fit some one who is 6 ft 3 inches?

[@remyllebeau77]

Since when do those hammocks not need a rain tarp?

[@matthewspaans3335]

@@remyllebeau77 Mine's a Hennesy Hammock Ultralite Backpacker. A tarp never hurts and is always nice, but this one has a built in rain fly for the really lightweight trips and it's never let me down.

[@remyllebeau77]

@@matthewspaans3335 So it kind of already has a tarp for rain? That makes more sense.

[@tuanoful]

That intro was amazing, I can see the happiness in your face

[@jurekmonk]

What a beautiful forest! Amazing place

[@MrTufsen7]

lil pro tip: you can pack clothes and other items you wanna keep dry in garbage bags on the inside of your saddlebag, works pretty good

[@advythoh]

"Clamming a wet tent into a mould nursery"... That was good!

[@ArdyIRL]

Okay, so, this video I accidentally stumbled upon last summer when I was thinking I wanted to get into motorcycles. Fast forward almost 1 year: I have a motorcycle license and I have an amazing hammock camping setup. About to go camping on an island in Japan with just my hammock. So uh yeah thanks for turning me on to the idea of hammock camping!

[@khanivore313]

hands down, BEST motovlog intro + music...

[@sanansa4567]

very true about not forgetting the bug spray. I found a new bug repellent product but never tested it. It's called a thermacell, it uses butane cartridges.

[@MrThidj901]

7:16 asking for disaster!

[@michaelhilton877]

I love camping in my Hennessy Hammock - aka bear piñata.

[@ElementofKindness]

It's even better when you change out the stock suspension to a DutchWare Beetle Buckle Suspension System

[@DylanBegazo]

Moto camping excites me. I’ve always dreamed of doing it since I was a kid.

[@mikehotchkiss8975]

Useful info and fun delivery. Thanks from Vancouver Island

[@inamonianim]

@5:10 He said "eh!" :D

[@guirip5349]

Nice video :-) As a backpacker I was scared to see you set up the stove on the saddle. Once the pot holds water and you want to stir your meal, you need the stove to be in extremely stable condition ! Losing one meal is usually not an option. Cheers from confined France :-)

[@zugmeister314]

I was thinking of what happens when a pan (that's just had fire heating it) touches your motorcycle seat. That's an expensive oops! If your bike has a center stand you may be able to set up on the rear platform behind the seat or just find a big rock / log to cook on.

[@DiscoFang]

Yeah, that was just plain moronic and I seriously doubt he's ever done that. Purely for the camera in some weird performance.

[@davereinhart9933]

I love that you are not pushing expensive, over priced gear!

[@bgkdiver1313]

Thanks, really like the bike seat idea! somehow i never thought of that before. i always bring a very small fold up chair. nice to get close to the fire when cooking...

[@MerlinZener]

my first item would be some kind of coffee making setup. and then a backup coffee system. and then, nodoze. Now, where was I going, again?? LOL

[@JoeHatesItHere]

>> Now, where was I going, again?? Outer-space, apparently.

[@spiritfree5050]

instant coffee with some Honey honey is basically concentrated sugar so you need very little and it can be used to disinfect a wound 2in1use

[@israelCommitsGenocide]

@J G the fuck? nothing wrong with that at all, white people are a global minority(dont get gaslit by zionists into thinking they arent, its a fact), considering white peoples innovations and progress with civilization we absolutely need more.

[@ElBach1y]

Just bring a 7 gram rock, Charlie sheen style

[@ElBach1y]

@@israelCommitsGenocide what?

[@nexorabolis]

Me most of the time: "Merica baby! Wooo! Yeee ha!!!!" Me when I watch Ryans offroad videos: "....... Canada is f**king gorgeous." lol

[@sunnyvalejedi]

C'mon up!

[@PedroPedro-jm4lk]

In a world where people have the gear but no ideal, it is refreshing to discover that Canadian self reliance factor. We used to have it in the UK, but now I am showing my age. Just a little bit of knowledge saves lives. Thanks for keeping it real Ryan. Who said Stoics were dinosaurs? ... oh yeh, those techie junkies did. Namaste Bro.

[@IvanePhoto]

Nice kit. Thanks for video!

[@Lunter87]

Your voice where born for "tv" . Great work :D

[@user-cw3pl8xy9w]

but a face for the radio

[@cosmonautilus1181]

@@user-cw3pl8xy9w lol come on ryan does not look that bad