Motorcycle Camping Reality: The Final Stretch Across Finland Ep.11

[@steviegraham7194]

You guys are amazing. 😊 I can't believe Martha the super biker in such a short space of time getting your test then a few green lanes and now you are doing the TET into the Arctic Circle ❤ An inspiration to all people young and old.. I'm binge watching and I hope you are enjoying every day. Mitch is looking after you very well. 💪😁👌

[@UncleLongbeard]

So what would you rather choose - mosquitos or midges? :D

[@Taf68]

Loving the videos and really enjoying your trip. Also loving the fact that you arent sugar coating things by only showing the good times. And keep on keeping on Martha , yiu have already had more adventure than most if those critics who never leave their armchairs.

[@gary8698]

I am not a motorcycle fan by any stretch of the imagination but I have been loving your Finland blogs the mix of honesty, good and bad moments make it so real. Keep up the good work.

[@fuglbird]

The key is to tour without the constant need of a signal. Bring a few good paper maps and a real compass as a backup. I have made motorcycle trips in most of Europe since 1978, sailing trips to Sweden and Norway plus solo sea kayaking trips in Greenland and New Zealand. Do not be a slave of "some signal" wasting fuel and time going back and forth. Just know where you are and where you are going. Enjoy your holiday! You are doing great! I loved the elk episode. We could not see anything and Mitch did not tell us what it was. Just like watching slides from our neighbours holiday in the sixties. But then you wrote "Elk" on the screen. Great. Finding small wonders along the road is what it is all about.

[@XenolVlatriX]

wow solo sea kayaking. you must have had a great youth years!

[@hakan2812]

I feel for you guys, that amount of mosquitos is truly panic inducing. Strong of you to endure and carry on, I aborted my Finland TET cuz of the mosquitos. Later I caved in and bought the Thermacell gas driven bug repellant that creates a 20 square meter buffert zone around you. Pure heaven, it really works and so nice to eat in peace and no bugs entering the tent. I bought the backpacker model which will saves me money in the long run as I use those big gas canisters to cook etc. There is a portable model aswell but requires small gas thingys, both require mats that you replace after awhile (4 hours minimum). Expensive yes , but so worth it to get rid of the bugs.

[@Spugedelia77]

You are so brave to have visited northern Finland during the midsummer! I've been born and raised here, but I'll not go to north during mosquite season.

[@Spugedelia77]

If you're going to any foreign countries always check out the bank holidays! I have made that mistake couple of times myself, you know? Ten hours in a Indian train without nicotin and alcohol while having a huge hangover was the thing to make me to the check the local bank holidays in advance :D 580 kilometers in that train cost me less than 3 euros, though.

[@runeburdahl7141]

I recognize this place, I've camped there a couple times on the way south from Alta or Nordkapp. It's south of Hetta. Cheers from norwegian 250 Rally rider:)

[@MotoBetty]

I've noticed a few times that you've avoided people or didn't want to speak to people and that's 100% your choice and as somebody with some social anxiety too I understand. But speaking to people is one of the special parts of travelling and the good thing is that if they're not very nice you don't need to see them again! 😁 Also please don't let things get you so down. Often it feels like small issues are turning into larger ones and keeping positive does help. I know it's often tough but that's what we sign up for and we always need to keep in mind that we're doing what we love and hard times make the best stories. Good riding!

[@annicaesplund6613]

No small coastal towns either. Not really experience the culture.

[@marklloyd69]

Love the videos, keep ‘em coming. Although I’ve never in all my years heard anyone call it the T.E.T., always the ‘Tet’

[@Simon-RucknRideAUD]

I think taking to fellow adventurer riders is one of the best things about being out on a road trip. You guys are awesome and learning all the time. It’s a challenge but that’s why we all do it. Watch million dollar bogan take his Harley places.

[@enduromotorradtouren]

Zillions of mosquitoes would put me off. Although I have to admit that Finland has its charms. Maybe in August with less mozzies. Still enjoy every episode of your series, well done! Günter/Nürnberg

[@Mr8527.]

Loved Loved Loved every episode of the journey,can't wait for the next adventure.

[@fuglbird]

Mosquitoes are part of being so far north. I am surprised that you have not met them before. You have been very lucky. I have had many days where the mosquitoes have drummed on the outer tent sounding like heavy rain. First time I slept late because I did not want to continue in rain. When I had to pee I found out that it was not raining and I had wasted the entire morning.

[@katelong9284]

Amazing guys. The amount of mosquitos is mad, you can hear them on your video!,,,,

[@GaryPeckham]

Those mosquitos have me itching whilst watching you looking for a place to pee lol😂 You really are smashing this series! Keep going!!

[@villemononen5303]

Thanks for visiting! Whereas you seemed to enjoy the trip so far, just wait when Norway opens up... Wow wow wow! Luckily there's still many amazing trips to follow, thank you for sharing! Some say some good mosquito repellants could be: 1. pitch oil mixed with olive oil, 2. lavender spray, 3. coconut oil. I haven't tested them myself, but i have good feelings about them.

[@arska77]

Just go to swimming. Clothes off in the tent then fast in the lake and back in.

[@paulivart]

Finally some more challenging roads. 👌

[@MotoKringles]

Norway here we come! 😁 Love the series so far!

[@Theorangeman.]

Itching watching this one

[@armdm]

thanks for a good vlog, it's normal with so many mosquitoes in the north, campfire and bug repellant are a good idea to have, moose can be really aggressive and dangerous, better not to stress them, especially if they have their calf near them.

[@gozamite]

Thank you Martha and Mitch! There's lot more of TET in Finland to explore...

[@DMDyoutube123]

awsome again !

[@ExploreWithTheSherries]

We encountered the same issue on our adventures with mosquitoes 🦟 when we were in Cuba; unfortunately, there's no stopping them, you just learn to live with them. We sympathize with you though. Another great video! We're eagerly anticipating the next video to appear on our subscription page. Wishing you a safe journey ahead! 😃

[@villemononen5303]

I suppose it all comes with a price.

[@somersetlevellersmtb5564]

Great video

[@jimpannell2035]

Loving the series, guys! Let me know if you happen to come through Copenhagen on your return. I have a question regarding maintenance of your bikes. How are you dealing with chain maintenance? Do you have Scottoilers or are you doing it the good old fashioned manual method?

[@Hjalmar_Lane]

In Lapland mosquitos are so annoying, a lot of them.

[@eddiejaoude]

oh my that is a lot of mosquitos 😱

[@juntunenti]

June is prime mosquito season, it gets easier in July, August.

[@cliffordmillington8021]

I really enjoyed this. It’s such a shame the mosquitoes spoil it. And you couldn’t go for a swim and freshen up 👍

[@karmallama7957]

Be careful with the elk/moose. They can be very aggressive and will chase you, unlike the reindeer 😊 I absolutely love your series and i love seeing my countries through your eyes ❤!

[@davidcox8961]

Next time you camp in mosquito territory try building a smoky fire and bring some smelly cigars. I'm used to seeing deer and sometimes elk here the Pacific Northwest US. Damn near hit a deer going 60 mph. Cheers !!

[@hermanspreeuwenberg5014]

Love the vidios can you tel somthing over the bikes

[@DaveHines1]

“Be careful Martha “ is not saying you aren’t being careful , it’s Mitch saying “F#(£ I nearly lost it there “ 😃🤣🍻

[@carlojonkers7347]

Love ❤💋

[@Intruuder1]

Looking forward to Norway guys, another interesting and compelling watch

[@allanjacobs3735]

I thought they saw Bigfoot 😂💔 i really thought Bigfoot was running through the treeline 😂

[@mortenleinan]

Think about us who LIVES with all these mosquitos then hehe :P

[@McSlobo]

Just buy some icaridin based repellant. DEET based works well too but it can degrade some plastics. These are the most common repellants sold and the substance is mentioned in packaging. Both are considered safe. DEET might cause eye irritation if it flows there with sweat so maybe use icaridin on your mosquito hat to avoid that. Also, you probably want to wash DEET away before sleeping but I guess you'd wanna wash yourself anyways before that. There's no mosquitoes in water so just go swimming. Just beware of pikes nipping your weenie. ;-)

[@heating4343]

I saw you the other day down bryds Lane I didn't wave you probably don't know me .

[@daner.d]

i live in a state where we call our national bird the misquote but holy crap that's insane. start a fire then throw green pine branches on it to make a massive smoke cloud, with that many bugs not even sure that would work. good luck

[@villemononen5303]

Good tip.

[@filipmaryska6401]

👍💗💗💗

[@xenolard]

I hate roads like that too and I hate it when people say relax and let the bike move. Yeah I know that but I can’t relax because I hate the road. 😂

[@Kerppu68]

11:42

[@BreezyRider66]

Martha you're doing fine but you are funny & should definitely keep on with the warts & all stuff...

[@nikke8058]

It’s not a very smart thing to run after the Elks / moose, they can be pretty aggressive.

[@TheMehmet.]

You can apply some Lavender oil on your skin. Naturally they wont Come to you. I wish you would have known before visitting mosquito jungle

[@villemononen5303]

Many people speak highly of Lavender oil spray. Also about pitch oil mixed with olive oil, coconut oil etc.

[@TheMehmet.]

@@villemononen5303 lavender oil is the best solution. Other oils wont solve the mosquito issue at all. You can try yourself.

[@TheMehmet.]

@@villemononen5303 you can also burn filter or any raw coffee. Smoke will spread mosquito

[@villemononen5303]

@@TheMehmet. Yes, sounds good to me! Fire and smoke has been a long tradition here in Finland too, maybe the modern human has gone a bit disconnected from it. But we're getting back to it, back to the natural way of living.

[@TheMehmet.]

@@villemononen5303 I mean, you should have known at least a few tricks before get yourself into dangerous jungle. You can easily get illness. Mosquitos are the most dangerous and Virulent creatures in planet.

[@JulianOLeary-nv5nc]

I the King and ruler of the Mosquito hoard, sole commander of the Knights of Midge-dom have been in my War room of the lakes, plotting the moment Marge bares her backside and Mitch exposes his John Thomas, to flank and attack the bare flesh....hear my call Mosquito Army and ""CHAAARGE!!! Tonight we dine on what came from Britain""😂😂👍👍👍👍

[@Rafu01]

Are you sure its not too much for her? That isnstill agravel road, it migh get worse and what do you do if she simply cannot handle it?

[@Robert_Hall90]

Guys I may have just thought of a genius or really dumb idea…. That scene of Marth trying to pee followed by a drone shot….. what about when there loads of mosquitoes getting the drone out and then crouching under the drone to pee!? Maybe the down draft from the drone will blow all the mosquitoes away! Might not work but got to be worth a try lol

[@Rafu01]

What exactly is the risk? You should have gotten repellant and also some cream for the bites. They dont carry nay desieces ao you only het a ictchy bite and the cream would take care of that.

[@Gibbetoo]

mosquitos = satan's own air force.

[@lanceoverton5919]

This is the reason hotels were invented, option 1) live in tent cold and wet , no toilet facilities, Option 2) a warm hotel, toilets and a shower ,restaurant , no brainer

[@rami1406]

Your dark colour clothes shout to moquitos: I'm moose, come and eat me! Next time put some bright colours on.

[@villemononen5303]

Also Martha, it's abusive to mock others with words such an idiot, donkey, pee pee references and all that. I can't remember them all exactly, but it's thereabouts. You both are fantastic, but this is troublesome. Many women have got used to just saying whatever they want without reprocussions. Lot of it is ill-talk, gossiping etc. It's mental rape what's happening, that's slowly eating from inside. I hope it's something you both can get sorted out. Of course all this goes in both ways, but it's something that really sticks out of these videos.

[@Jambobist]

Twat

[@Jambobist]

Poor baby.

[@sharonlyon6512]

I know Martha's new to bike riding , but don't she's cut out for this kind of traveling,

[@kraatarin8226]

I think she's doing just fine. She just need more experience and confidence

[@villemononen5303]

It's pushing quite a lot, but that's where the real growth happens if you get through it. I think it's gonna be a real good thing for her at the end. Proper strength, ability and confidence boost.