THUNDERSTORM motorcycle camping | Absolute disaster!

[@FlipandTheBlueMule]

an idea for icing beers when camping is get 2 plastic shopping bags when you buy the beer and put the ice right in the bags over the top of the 6 pack

[@warren8601]

Been there done that. No more motorcycle camping for me.

[@woongtv-naturehealing273]

Hi! My friend Wow, it's a bike camping video that gives me a lot of healing and fun Have a healthy day 👍👍👍

[@Iwanncamp]

@6:38. Good gawd! Get that Sam Adams on ice!! lol

[@MidLifeStyleTwins]

What’s a little rain LOL? Great video.

[@QCHockeyFan]

Oh kids! Rule number one: You're in the wrong tent if the floor looks like a $2.00 nylon tarp. Rule number two: there are these awesome spray bottles that contain waterproofing liquid. Rule number three: These experiences build character. I was smiling while watching the storm portion. Reminded me of a similar experience.

[@bpeo108]

Cool video guys. The intro music was rockin !!

[@marco-tiopet4020]

the joys and disadvantages of camping😉👍✌

[@rockbiterhd]

Everybody forgets about the tent until it rains

[@davetheproudtexson4734]

Dave the Proudtexson here. As a side note. My iPad is Blue-toothed to my hearing aids. The music you use has perfect stereo. Congratulations on the promotions . Reward for hard work.

[@NicaHarlistamotovlogs]

Great video Guys!

[@joeshields8974]

Congratulations on the new position! It sounds like we do basically the exact same job for different companies. Great video!

[@darkhorse1989]

Love the volbeat hoodie

[@LifeontheBlacktop]

🤘

[@HarleysDinersRides]

This reminds me of a trip I did with one of my friends. We packed our tent, sleeping bags and alcohol. The difference was that we made friends with the family next to us and they fed us, dried our clothes and let us sit around their fire for the weekend. I remember and talk more about this trip than other trips we have done. In time I am sure you both will look back and laugh about this experience. cheers Dave

[@LifeontheBlacktop]

We’re already laughing about!

[@HerTwoWheels]

This feels like the first time I went motocamping. It STORMED! And we got soaked! 😅😅

[@LifeontheBlacktop]

It was awful 😂

[@AzzKicker-bz1cb]

@@LifeontheBlacktop As a side note; clearly you don’t have to use a CPAP machine when you sleep, cause unless there’s a battery power supply(that I haven’t heard of yet) that is capable of running one throughout the night, I’d have to run a generator to power my CPAP when camping.

[@edgailsindianadventuresstu403]

Thanks Jess saw these guys on your channel love these guys great videos

[@billybuckley9312]

The last tent I had I used a few cans of camp dry. You still spent time together and made memories.

[@1Bowtieluvr]

Well. At least you got rain! Haha!! Glad to see Harlan has water. The Platte River is bone dry!

[@JoneszsRides]

That’s why I don’t camp anymore haven’t seen a tent that don’t leak. You guys are troopers thanks for sharing. I would really get the van done 😂 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@timmygtruckingstories1687]

I feel more relaxed just watching. 😂 only thing that could have made this better is….friends! Enjoyed watching!

[@Slartibartfast70]

My brother woke up to water in his tent at Sturgis this year. When we left he gave the tent to a couple of kids who were just sleeping on the ground. You're going to love being in the van in weather.

[@LifeontheBlacktop]

Can’t WAIT to have the van done!

[@edgailsindianadventuresstu403]

Saw you guys on her two wheels channel and started following your channel. Love the content, and you guys seem as genuine as you can get keep the videos coming love em

[@LifeontheBlacktop]

Thank you!

[@antonioarras8000]

Now that's camping 👍👍 u guys 😎

[@craiggoodwin9704]

Bryan & Heather, now you have me thinking about camping. Much better even in bad weather than most hotel rooms I've stayed in. We use to have a place close to Home we'd go to. Since our move we have not found a "goto" place to ease our stresses. Get a new tent and try it again. Always fun watching your videos. Thanks for Sharing!

[@TobyNorthEN]

15:52 - My jaw dropped when I saw the doppler on your phone! WOW!!!!! At least you stayed MOSTLY dry right? Thank you for sharing the experience!!! #GETANEWTENT

[@HarleyDayRider]

This was a great video! This could happen to any of us. It was a great idea to toss the tent. And thanks for the bloopers. Ride Safe

[@LifeontheBlacktop]

❤

[@Bweizr]

When I go motorcycle camping, I have a backpacking style tent with a full rainfly, and a ground cloth under it. Normal car camping tents just don't have the same waterproofing. It looks like quite the experience!

[@emeryhvac1023]

It's a good thing you had that Ciro bag to keep your beer dry lol. Great video guys!! At least it was an adventure, right.

[@LifeontheBlacktop]

Right!? I mean, it kept our beer cold! 😂

[@aholecop5547]

So I just found you guys. This is my first viewing and you guys remind me of my wife and I when we first started moto camping years ago.♥️ If you’re going to tent camp. Get a double Queen air mattress from Walmart (it fits in a 4 person tent) Also get a nylon tarp From Home Depot for the tent . It’s keeps you dry . Or just tow a camper and you’ll be fine . Looking forward to catching up on all your old videos 👍

[@LifeontheBlacktop]

Glad you found us and thanks for the advice! Welcome to the channel! Don't go too far back in the old videos, they are pretty bad 😂

[@jameslee5428]

Super cool video reminds me of my early days of motorcycle camping. I am now on my fifth Harley Davidson ultra classic 2018. I have camped all over America by myself. Just a couple tips for you guys to make your life easier out there. Number one. Bring a small can of lighter fluid with you start those fires. Number two. Buy a cheap battery powered mattress pump from Walmart to pump those mattresses up. Number three. BUy two plastic tarps one to put down before you set up your tent as a ground mat, and the second tarp to completely cover your tent. You’ll never get wet again. Just some of the tips that I use on the open road, and I still have plenty of luggage space left.

[@jeffpowell2467]

Great vid,older than dirt biker & beer drinker.Love Sam Adams🍺

[@stevemortensen1322]

Good To See You Both. Always A Good Laugh. Atleast Your Having Fun & Making Memories 😎 Loved The Light Show.

[@medcook57]

Nice to hear you landed the new position, it will get better.

[@wmscottd]

same thing happened to me a month ago, used a tent i hadnt used in 10 years... my 6 year old daughter and I weathered the storm (not even in the forecast), luckily i brought a spare tent i picked up on clearance for $25 (found out it was a $160 tent).. threw the old one away and put up the new one, stayed dry the next night and enjoyed the rest of the weekend. Wasnt fun at the time , but looking back later the next day and just had to laugh !!! memories made !

[@davidroberts5577]

You both crack me up, thanks for the laughter to start my day with. Perhaps a new tent is in order... merely a heart felt suggestion. ✌️

[@nancysmith1873]

good thing you had that waterproof bag for ice! sorry that was rude. I'm glad everything turned out okay.

[@LifeontheBlacktop]

😂😂 it kept the beer cold!

[@larrykaminski3269]

Cute couple and fun video

[@Motoramblings]

Of everything goes well, and according to plan, you won’t remember it for very long!! I think you’ll remember this one for ever!!! I’ve had issues when tent camping, (VAMM21 I was flooded out) but I still can’t wait for the next trip!!!

[@tavraney3289]

Congrats on your new promotion! I don't know you but I bet you freaking deserve it! Hey cloths got wet but your beer stayed cold.

[@LifeontheBlacktop]

Thanks man! Appreciate that 🤘

[@randyphillips5713]

Hey, at least the bike got a bath! 😂

[@cohencox8243]

My wife and I use a Kelty Dirt Motel 3 person tent. We've been very happy with it.

[@Dixifrog]

Great video. Glad to see you getting out on the bike again. I've found most tents leak some on a hard rain like that. I have started carrying a small cheap tarp to put on top for expected storms.

[@DeBa1226]

True love when you can laugh about sleeping all night in a leaking tent! Now go buy a new tent! 🤣

[@hedgehogsinspace6431]

You're funny, positive folks!)

[@GoodLifeRiders]

So funny, my wife and I went camping down by Topeka on Saturday night and kind of had the same thing happen. We threw our tent away too. Jami said that's exactly what happened to us. But like a bad KZbinr we didn't film during all that.

[@superdave35]

I just love your videos. You two are so down-to-earth and friendly. Wish we were neighbors. Now if I can just get my gf to do an overnight camping trip on our Tri-glide. Maybe next summer

[@LifeontheBlacktop]

Thanks Dave! 🥰

[@Jarvisbiker]

new tent and better mattresses and you'll be good as rain.....;)

[@johnniel8116]

had a hol like that once in St.Ives England on the cliffs, we slept curved because the pans were catching water between us !

[@roegiersmusic]

Congratulations on your new promotions!! 🤘🏻😎🇺🇸 It’s awesome to hear updates like that!

[@kclarkeadventures]

Love the video. I purchased new tent but haven’t tried it yet. Many years ago I camped in rain. Tent leaked as well No fun.

[@nelmar5560]

You already have the two sleeping pads using two boards and some epoxy glue them together.

[@charleshoyt2394]

A little food for thought. I've done a lot of camping over the years. Ya need a ground cloth( cheap wally world tarp) for under the tent. Slightly smaller than the tent base. Also another rain fly over the tent, a couple of extra poles for the front door gives you a little more room outside. I usually park my scooter under that, keeps saddle dry. I hate a wet ass. Y'all stay safe

[@LifeontheBlacktop]

Good tip!

[@kimtielke5442]

Go to a hotel!! Take the beer!

[@mathiggins4264]

I thought that was you guys at the lake I didn't hear that storm in my camper I was so tired you guys be safe out there your buddy from Oxford

[@LifeontheBlacktop]

Dang, if you saw us you should have waved us down! Where were you camping at?

[@mathiggins4264]

@@LifeontheBlacktop I will remember that next time I had my daughter's birthday party Saturday morning At the lake

[@hawgryder13]

I would say you've experienced the worst camping ever but, then, there was no tornado so you haven't experience the worst. Glad you survived your ordeal and, yeah, get a new tent (a GOOD tent), don't buy a Wall Mart tent (see 2 Wheels, Big Life a few episodes back). You guys are great. Oh, you said you're in Lincoln, I've been through there and have a T-shirt from the HD shop. A few years back when my son was in the Navy, I helped him move from South Carolina to north of our home and we passed through Lincoln on the way. Stay safe, you 2. BTW, congrats on your promotions, I'm happy for you.

[@LifeontheBlacktop]

Thank you! Yeah, a new tent is on the agenda if we want to go camping again.

[@jimmydarrellward8106]

I went to K-River June 2021 it rained for 2 1/2 days out of the 4 we were there I just bought a tent it leaked like crazy it didn’t make it home either. Had a blast though. Love the content you guys do can’t wait to see van done catch you on the road sometime safe travels.

[@LifeontheBlacktop]

We were at Kriver last year in October but luckily had one of the treehouses. It rained then too!

[@brentmclemore9825]

Great video. You guys made laugh. Not at you, with you. Camping is not my thing either.

[@LifeontheBlacktop]

I’m glad we aren’t the only ones!

[@michaelkcaye1005]

Yeah, the rain sucks. Rained on many times Moto-camping. Once , on a 15 day trip on the Blue Ridge Pkwy it rained 12 of the days. Practically lived in rain suit. It happens!

[@tomve5676]

You two are great!! Fun to watch your adventures.

[@jamesmackinlay4477]

LOL I'm not laughing at you two but been there and done that myself don't you just love it. One time our tent collapsed on top of us we both started laughing and said the hell with it see you in the morning and it was a severe thunderstorm we had as well. But was even more funny we got so tangled up in the tent on top of us I basically took a knife and we cut our way out. We must have been rolling around in the very little sleep we did get we were like a human burrito.

[@MichaelH416]

They make a spray on water proofing for nylon tents. You need to redo it every so often as the stuff on the cloth breaks down.

[@MyDunnLife]

You guys have been hanging out with Jess need to come out to Ohio. I’d be glad to show you some great camping spots! Wait did Heather say Bon Apple T*t*es? 😂😂

[@LifeontheBlacktop]

We’ll definitely be visiting Ohio soon! And yes I did say that lol

[@kennethmoore5629]

Well you now remember why you bough the van. Make sure the roof don't leak!😂

[@gtnoslp]

Good vlog! Once in awhile your suppose to re-spray the tent down with water repellant ya know?😉

[@LifeontheBlacktop]

Eh we’re lazy 😂

[@Sunset_rider]

You should hit Jess up for some new tent ideas! Great video, sorry you had a bad time in the rain

[@LifeontheBlacktop]

Thanks! Yeah we might be asking her for some tent recommendations!

[@tacitogrande]

Looks like a great time, even with the weather. Safe travels, Blacktops!

[@shane8493]

You two always make my day with your videos 😊.

[@LifeontheBlacktop]

❤❤❤

[@roberthodges6401]

I think I rember seeing you guys at Kriver campground for Adams Harley Parade. HI again

[@LifeontheBlacktop]

Hi!! We were there! 😊

[@darrylhall3690]

Man i found u guys cuz u were camping. Same bike so was looking for ideas to pack. lol

[@LifeontheBlacktop]

Nice! We don’t go camping much on the bike but do it every once in awhile!

[@darrylhall3690]

@@LifeontheBlacktop ya it was 3 years ago. been watching since..A camping vlog on the Harley? I think maybe!

[@cliftonwilder]

Just wanted to let you guys know that my wife and I look forward to all of your videos. Although we are old enough to be your parents (and maybe a little more). I am hoping to get my RG to the point of being more comfortable for long distance traveling and heading east toward where you guys are. I just have to modify it a little more so it is less than a drag racer and more of a "touring" bike. BTW we both used to do camping like you guys when we were younger, but that was last century.....hotels now.

[@LifeontheBlacktop]

Aw we appreciate you guys watching! I’ll be honest, I’m (Heather) very much into hotels and not camping 😂

[@FFL-vg9ro]

Motocamping sounds wonderful, until it rains. Would have been nice to have a warm dry van to sleep in.

[@albertwebber1153]

Brian, if you're gonna sleep in a wet spot, at least make it the good kind 😜

[@leeleland2435]

And Jess went west to camp with bears!

[@LifeontheBlacktop]

I know she secretly was hoping to see a bear 😜

[@heritage_cowboy6568]

Yer going to need a trailer before too long.....lol

[@MonkeyFreeZone]

re: generator - I've never understood the "I want to get away from it all .... and take it all with me" crowd

[@bugman3841]

Nothing like being close to nature.You going to Stubborn rally this year ?

[@jimweagant8920]

Thanks for the good video

[@Touringmidwest]

That's a rough night, nothing worse than a leaky tent except a leaky tent when your motorcycle camping.

[@bobdan2815]

Buy a large tarp, at least twice that footprint of your tent. Bungee it between trees or use stakes and poles to suspend it over your tent. You will stay dry.

[@LifeontheBlacktop]

Great tip!

[@craigoldsen1667]

A rain fly should cover the entire roof.....not just a beanie like that one has. No wonder it leaked!😂

[@Gottaluvit00]

I sleep the the best during a thunder storm while camping..it's relaxing 😁 fun video guys..will we see ya at biketoberfest??

[@LifeontheBlacktop]

Heather here - I sleep the best during thunderstorms and rain too, but not in a tent when it’s leaking! 😂

[@jeffchapman570]

You guys are a hoot! Reminds me of us when we were young. P.S. sorry about the game Saturday,,,,boomer sooner!!

[@LifeontheBlacktop]

Thanks Jeff! And thanks for the reminder about Saturday 😒😂

[@nelmar5560]

Seagulls follow the storm.

[@harleyfrank547]

Rude people running noisy electricity!! Inverter is way to go and never tent camp if it’s supposed to rain 🤔🤦‍♂️. Loved you show!!

[@DynaDub]

Seagulls come to our Walmart parking lot in Kentucky.

[@jeffpowell2467]

Motorcycle camping is more fun with good Equpment,keep on keeping it real people👍

[@LifeontheBlacktop]

So true!

[@jamesoliver565]

I am requesting more camping videos. I can't believe you didn't buy more beer when you went to get ice. 👍

[@LifeontheBlacktop]

Ha! Heather here, Brian will have to pay me to go camping again 😜

[@LloydMayes]

I have to get me one of those chairs

[@LifeontheBlacktop]

They’re pretty awesome! I have it linked in the description 😊

[@ClassicRider]

No Tarp to cover the tent with ? Just be careful of all the mosquitoes and black flies that show up wanting to visit your warm tent - It was in 1969, I was 15 or 16 on a bicycle trip, arriving at Assateague's island in the pitch dark, in a thunder storm with lighting as the only light available. The rest of the AYH team had gotten there earlier and set up tents. In the corner of my eye, with one bolt of lighting I saw the tents next to some dunes. I joined some friends. Inside, I watched the damn flies try to get us all night long thru the screen. I actually miss camping in many ways, When our kids were young, I loved it. But my wife , my Pillion, did all the work. She's not in to camping for a long time since. Our second does not even camp anymore, but rents a cabin. I hope we do to, maybe next season. We'd probably not go to far, as happy to have my bike get us safely home. I took her camping years ago too. Now days, being over 40 she is sometimes fussy. I remember being rained out many times when as a kid and in my twenties. In facts onetime, I took my cousin camping in the dead of winter when I was 19. We ended up at the wrong campsite, which was closed, and loaded with snow. We used potato chips to dry and heat the wood - Thanks for the reminder -

[@LifeontheBlacktop]

Those are great stories! And I get fussy like your wife sometimes too 😊

[@MyDunnLife]

Get some water proof spray from Walmart and spray the crap out of that tent.

[@kristophertrout7328]

I was going to suggest that the plastics are flammable, but the starter stick worked. 🤔😎

[@LifeontheBlacktop]

The KZbin environmental Police would have chastised us 😂

[@sixwheelcarlisle8491]

Dryer lint works well as fire starter.

[@shadestradingpostcom]

I would love to know how your cup holders are holding up ? Have you lost any cups riding down the Hwy? Great Video, I am thinking of getting a three sec set up tent , and a heavy tarp to go over it for that kind of rain you two had.

[@LifeontheBlacktop]

They’re holding up amazing! Brian has the smaller one up front and I have the big ass drink holder in the back. The only time I’ve lost of a cup was an empty cold brew cup.. the wind caught it when we went over a bump! It’s not really for those kinds of drinks 😂

[@jameslee5428]

Almost forgot. The best place to buy all the things you need to Camp off road backpack camping stores, or stores similar to that. Enjoy life to the fullest while you’re both still young, because it gets a little harder as you get older.

[@raymondladue1140]

Boy it sure is good to see you guys again it's been a while I hope you enjoy your trip even with the weather that's part of motorcycles anyways again it's good to see you guys keep on keeping on be safe ride as fast as you can safe Heather you are so beautiful at 3:00 in the morning I am subscribed to your Channel and I thought this was a damn good video

[@LifeontheBlacktop]

Thanks Raymond!

[@johnoliver2520]

Awesome 💯😎

[@garygardner9677]

Ahh the memories... I got caught in a thunderstorm and my tent collapsed and leaked. In the morning there was 6" of water in the low corner of the tent. Fortunately I carry trash bags and bagged everything before things got too wet. Note to self - don't buy cheap (Ozark Trails) tents EVER again.

[@LifeontheBlacktop]

Oh man! I’m glad we didn’t have that much water 😂

[@RollinwithJon2]

The few times we went tent camping, we took a tarp that was bigger than the tent. Definitely helps.

[@LifeontheBlacktop]

We talked about doing that but just ran out of time. That’s a good tip!

[@TheFoxkid4444]

Yep, didn’t look like you had a rain fly on your tent , and make sure your not flat or in a hole so water doesn’t pool up under your tent.

[@LifeontheBlacktop]

We actually did have a rain cover that I (Heather) put on in the video. The seams just were weak and let all the water in!

[@DynaDub]

I spent 20 years in the Army National Guard, I learned really early. Buy an Army cot to get you off the ground.

[@jake6618]

How do you like Sam Adams beer? I’m from Cape Cod Mass, and it’s one of my favorites. Enjoy my friends, enjoy.

[@LifeontheBlacktop]

It was good! We don’t drink beer often so it was good to switch it up a little!