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[@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.

[@richardnardella2553]

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

[@SpecterMoto]

He did not call that Tenere a dual sport lol

[@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.

[@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.

[@tizben]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@BdubbsVt]

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

[@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”.

[@12DisturbedGuy93]

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

[@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.

[@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 😊

[@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.

[@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.

[@purplepunch8712]

When shtf I’ll be at choke points.. hidden..waiting to pick off rich old guys on their big out bikes 😂 jk jk be kinda to your fellow man if shtf.

[@aussie1546]

Very good entertainment But let as be realistic, when SHTF 95% of population will be looking for toilet paper, and that is already proven

[@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

[@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.

[@Eidenbites]

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

[@MunitionsDudTester]

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

[@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.

[@stromgewehr]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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🤪

[@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!

[@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.

[@chadtrotter5479]

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

[@OverlandJourney]

Way too much bike for "bug out" scenarios. If thats what you want, its fine, but not practical for bugging out. Most of these barely get 40mpg. Kitted out most riders struggle to pick them up on their own. Ive been all over the world on a bike and I can tell you that in an emergency scenario a bike wouldnt be my first choice. If thats what you want, pick smaller bikes! Something you can drag under a barbed wire fence or pick up with one hand. There are much better options that get 100mpg. They just arent "cool" to throttle on. All those other countries you guys are talking about, nearly all of them are riding stuff under 250cc. If you are really serious about a bug out bike, I would look at a Honda 125 Trail. 100+mpg, can literally pick it up and throw it in the back of a truck. Try that with your Tenere and no ramp. LOL! Can carry a ton of gear, is quiet, simple to fix on your own, etc. Think smaller! You dont need something with cruise control and that can go 100mph down the highway. You need small and nimble. In a true bug out scenario you wont be going 100mph. More than likely you be going between vehicles, in ditches, around offramps, etc. You want something easy to do that with. Something you can drag over a guard rail. Something you can push off into the bushes and then retrieve later, etc.

[@justcoffee3617]

GS F800 Adventure for me brother, I love my 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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@AhmadAlAjeel]

The tenere 700 is amazing, though can you make a bug out bike for beginners or a smaller bike? like a TW200 the, tw200 is a good fuel efficient bike and can go anywhere. Or even a honda monkey. Can you bug out bike a honda monkey? I have a honda monkey and tw200. I'm thinking of upgrading to a KTM 390 adventure though

[@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.

[@anthonycoffey6565]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@AleMalave92]

Dr650 gang hahaha

[@jamespayne5570]

1984 xl200r

[@NCrdwlf]

Yep pre electronics is the best bet .

[@NCrdwlf]

.and something small and quiet .

[@angelgutter8249]

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

[@MichaelPCarr10]

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

[@seanphelps2061]

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

[@paulb6560]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@blocktimj]

Selling heavy bikes to jerries just to plug some gear. Not helpful

[@PhiTonics]

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

[@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.

[@UncannySense]

the CT110/125 is a much better SHTF bike.

[@GregMontoya1]

100% agree with this. Super light and fuel efficient. Extremely simple setup and easy to repair. What else comes close?

[@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

[@jaype331]

My bug out bike is. Crf230f converted to 230l

[@micwell2247]

Over weight, high center of gravity , over priced that you never want to take off pavement. Loose gravel that has a berm with your name written on it makes this style ...junk...

[@GregMontoya1]

100% agree. Honda Trail CT125 is a superior choice.

[@memorris2]

If you are worried about bugging out enough to bug out on a motorcycle, you need to move lol.

[@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

[@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!

[@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?!"

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@scamperstephen4811]

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

[@stephtraveler7378]

Nope. Too many electronics to survive an EM storm. XR650 or DR650 has no electronics, no EFI, no high octane requirements. Those are bug out bikes.

[@downbytheriver501]

I agree mostly. Only part I disagree with is the fact that Tenere intentionally has a lower compression motor so it can run on shit fuel.

[@tarjas]

@@downbytheriver501 wut? You are way off. Tenere 11.5-1. DR650 9.5-1.

[@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

[@0bserver416]

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

[@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.

[@abysmith9083]

Whatever your bug out vehicle be prepared to walk away from it once your out of gas. IMHO the cheaper the easier that will be.

[@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

[@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

[@HebrewNomadOverlander]

Would love to know the model bike this is since I and my wife are looking to add bikes to our offgrid property. it has been years since I've ridden a bike and recently my wife and I just acquired our M1 licensing here in California. So would someone be kind to tell me which model this is? Thank you

[@commonsenseproductions5893]

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

[@Willowcreek19]

There is no new bike that is a bug out machine. You can't change the effin oil without a laptop. KLR or XR. All you need is a autozone tool kit. 10 desperate dudes will take your bike if they want. I dipped out on some bad dudes in Mexico on a GXSR once. I got lucky. Had I been on my XR I would have never dealt with them. Nobody wants a huffy haha

[@ptmaroon]

Im 12 min in and no one's even mentioned the model of the bike.... ?????

[@Natkonichiwa]

It's a Yamaha Tenere 700

[@12DisturbedGuy93]

Yamaha equivalent of the Honda Africa Twin, or Kawasaki KLR650 or Suzuki VStrom

[@DustyB1776]

First Also, your channel is amazing keep up the good work!

[@Driftuner]

The only true bugout bike out there is the XR650. Absolutely everything is mechanical, its been in production for over 30 years and has been proven to be nuclear-war reliable.....plus you will literally find spar parts for it laying around in the desert.....and there isnt a single mechanic out there that cant work on it....

[@CainnechK]

What kind of bike is that?

[@mattdg1981]

My problem is my limited experience with bikes. I used to have an old kd125 growing up and a few road bikes when i was in my late teens early 20's (98 ninja 500 and a 86 350 nighthawk) i am now in my early 40's. Im 5'6 so bigger bikes can be a problem for me.

[@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?

[@lostboi9108]

meh.....t700 is too big as a bug out bike IMO. id go with the 300 rally or the klx 300. conserve gas much better, twice as quiet when running, much more capable off road, easier to hand load/ move, easier to pick up, more robust, etc. i have the 300 rally, and a 501....id be bugging out on my rally

[@mattcomchoc2957]

If "SHTF" you aren't getting gas. Think long and hard about investing several thousand dollars into a thing with half the range of a car, that becomes a giant paperweight after the 3 hours of use a tank of gas gets you. This is 97% a "Days Gone" or Daryl from the Walking Dead LARP. Sorry Mike, love ya!

[@jefflilly5819]

All BS... guys talking... smaller, lighter, simpler is better... like the CT125 or an older DR 250...350. Kick start and basic.

[@choppys223]

If your using a bike to bug out it will be used to get to a bug out location. Chances are that’s it… no fuel from there or possibly using to relocate location… I don’t see any need to dress the bike in heavy armor. I also think these are too heavy. Smaller bikes such as a 450-600 would be able to dart off road thru tundra if needed. Just my 2 cents. I come from years of racing Enduro and cross country… I enjoyed the video 😎

[@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.

[@laynesellers]

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

[@andysneed-f9p]

Did we just get a huge support us add subliminal as if to maintain packing all the idea platforms such as human civilization with you requires a lot of resources . Support our survivability this survival of the fittest only the wise excel sure aint cheap its takes a cow a day just feed our city nomad state. 😂😂

[@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?

[@mikaeljonsson2078]

I've only had carburated dual sport and street bikes for 15 years now, because I'm a cheap bastard..and I say, get a fuel injected bike if you can afford it. Carburators can be a real pain in the ass, and get running the right way if they start acting up. If you are not educated on carbs and exactly the particular carb works, you're f-ed. There is air mixture screw, choke cable, idle jet, high speed jet, needle position, the float that can get stuck and flood the engine with gas, or if you forget to turn off the tank valve when you leave the bike. Some have vaccum regulated tank valves, and if the vaccum hose brakes, there will be no gas comming from the tank. It sucks!, but if you are not in hurry you can live with it. Todays fuel injection is way better and more robust than any carburator will ever be. It will last the lifetime of the bike. There are other things you need to keep an eye on, and especially air filter maintainance if you ride in dusty conditions. Dual sport bikes usually have a foam filter, that needs air filter oil to work properly. If it goes dry, you can very quickly ruin the engine. It goes dry by just sitting in the garage for a year. Shaft seals is another thing to look over, and when pressure washing, don't aim directly at the engine seals,as you can push dirt inside the engine/transmission..

[@anitafisch7558]

Just my two cents ,I have rode some and I don't won't anything on my person on a bike. (light and freedom of movement) Motorcycles "huh" might be dangerous.

[@americandad4864]

Humble brag much🙄

[@luckythirteen77]

This is so depressing. Without money, time and community this is an impossible fever dream. The bit in the middle about vets makes me realize nobody gives a shit if you are down and out prepping for what? Can’t get help or red flags and platitudes about how it’s not that bad being a wage slave day in and day out with unattainable goals but plenty of bills and nobody to talk to about it. Fuck me, I’m puking on a comment thread about it.

[@FluffPuffkotj]

I like motorcycles and all. But you cant haul people/gear nearly as well. Much shorter range. Exposed to elements. Motorcycles are use all over the world becuase they are cheaper not better. These bikes cost so much the benfit goes away. I don't see the upsides outweighing the cons.

[@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

[@andysneed-f9p]

Many have their own takes on what the idea set up would be to surviving shtf event. These guys seem to be casually placing themselves with veterans i mean who wants a green in the foxhole with them in a high stakes this is nothing like anything humanity has experienced , to our knowledge, make it not event event. 😂