Top 20 Motocamping Must-Haves & Things I Wish I Packed

[@perditionriders9662]

Briefly met this girl in a laundry room in some camp site in Colorado someday in August. You keep going!

[@DannyB-cs9vx]

Switching to LED lights will help with your charging other devices. Halogen and filament bulbs use twice the power. Older bikes can be converted to them without much trouble. Turn signals use less power as they are not constantly on, the headlight is the big energy consumer. During the day I ride with the high beams on. It will not blind anyone as their eyes are adjusted to the sun, but the higher beam angle will let you be seen by others better.

[@LunchCutterProductions]

It never crossed my mind to swap the headlight to LED, that's a great idea! This bike also had auxillery LED fog lights which definitely helped me see better but were very battery intensive. High beam is also a great idea for extra visibility, thanks for the great tips!

[@geraldscott4302]

I have ridden a motorcycle to all 48 states, some of them many times. The only motorcycle I rode to all 48 states on was a 1997 Kawasaki Vulcan 750, which I bought new. I still have it. It now has over 118,000 miles on it, and is still running great. Had to pull the engine out once to replace the stator. My dream was to ride to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, but I was never able to find the time. I am now 64 and partially disabled, so I won't be riding there. Still thinking about going, maybe in a Jeep. I started riding on the street at age 16, and have ridden around a million miles on about 50 different bikes. One of them was a black 1988 Suzuki Savage 650. I remember having several flat tires on that bike. I live in the Arizona desert, and we have a kind of thorn here called a goathead. Flat tires are kind of a way of life here with tube type tires.

[@kellyfassler8771]

My boyfriend and I are planning our first summer of camping off our bikes. Really enjoy your videos-hope you post more of your adventures in the future!

[@justingrady1964]

Major props for doing this trip on a Suzuki 650 one-lunger. You need a higher output stator to solve your battery woes.

[@dvanolpen]

Not sure if this has been said already but it's a bigger alternator you need to run the accessories. A battery with higher amp-hours can be nice but it will only postpone the inevitable if your alternator isn't up to snuff. Awesome video. Love that you're not on a 2023 BMW R-1250 GS ADVENTURE!!!

[@LunchCutterProductions]

Haha smelly ol bmw no thanks 😂 and yes I did get told that about the alternator! I dunno how easy that upgrade would be 🧐

[@dvanolpen]

@@LunchCutterProductions I'm sure you could get one from a GS that someone's not using!!

[@fintonmainz7845]

An old fashioned not so smart phone is great for backup. The battery life is great. Excellent video

[@a1scoot]

I have a couple suggestions….for a loud horn, pick up an oem Goldwing horn…they use 2 but 1 is sufficient..For your phone look into the Quadlock mount…very durable and handy…

[@davemartin4456]

Great video thanks very much for taking the time to share your very helpful tips. From London UK

[@mustbescud]

Wow the butler map is by far the best "ah ha" item/moment i've come across in these type of videos. Thank you, and subscribed lol

[@LunchCutterProductions]

Yessss! They are my absolute favourite item. I was very lucky, my mechanic put me onto them right before I left on my trip

[@rutacid]

love your character ❤, such a free and courageous spirit. i wish you all the luck on your journey's

[@johnhardiman5412]

We are missing your utube presents. We miss the entertainment but would be happy to know all is well with you. Ride Free and Happy Camping

[@davidbreen4727]

yup! your equipment, the only thing i don't need is the tri pod, or the extended handle. everything is A O K!! i watch a LOT of moto camping video's. so far, yours are the best. more comments coming!

[@LunchCutterProductions]

Cheers! Hope you can fit it all in your bags 😜

[@CHUNKYNUGGET666]

Cool kit and well thought out! If I had a Garmin I’d probably protect it, soft bag in my jacket but that’s just me😉

[@rameylewis7730]

Pretty impressive!!! I'm getting ready to leave on a one month trip into Arizona from Idaho. I can't imagine what 6 months on the road would be like. Although I did live in the jungle for a few years without electricity or modern conveniences. Thanks for sharing and good luck on the next journey!!

[@LunchCutterProductions]

I hope it's not too cold this time of year! Have an amazing trip, it sounds like a real adventure!

[@michal_buczek]

@@LunchCutterProductions Hi! Are there plans for further videos on Your channel? :) Maybe channel is small but it radiates such positive eneregy that I binged watched all the videos already :D

[@LunchCutterProductions]

@@michal_buczek yes! Click on my name and you'll find lot of others - I cover stuff like how to find a good campsite, safety, luggage etc

[@dki8]

Sea to Summit waterproof compression bags are the best.

[@usmcMPpendleton]

Check out the Sena 10c Bluetooth camera and headset. I listen to music, vlog, take videos with the voice sbd music all recorded together and take photos as well as phone calls all simultaneously

[@OnDownTheRoadProductions]

Great video, we subscribed. Very helpful. We are moto camping this year with our Rocket 3 GT and possibly our Honda Gold Wing. Great channel, sincere and genuine.

[@LunchCutterProductions]

Thank you for the support and kind feedback! Glad to help, and good luck for your summer motocamping adventures ahead!

[@Rideacular]

These are great! Hopefully see you out there this coming summer....

[@CJBhattarai]

Nikki!! I just found your channel and subbed!! WOW you have so much high energy spirits!! Thank for all the tips!! I am especially intrigued by the jumping battery. That I will definitely buy once the spring start and I head out to the sunset for my motocamping experience!! I CAN"T WAIT!!

[@LunchCutterProductions]

Woohoo!!!! Love to hear it! With the right supplies you have nothing to worry about when setting out on your next motocamping adventure. The jumper battery pack was a lifesaver (many, many times) - mind you my bike has auxiliary fog lights that would accidently drain the battery a lot so I needed it more than most. I got about four jumps out of each full charge. The one I use is super compact, it's called the POD X1

[@CJBhattarai]

@@LunchCutterProductions hey just one question….not a lot of motocamper talk about this but…do you carry any weapon for self defense protection?? I mean when traveling alone you don’t know what your up against. Feel free to answer or not… Thank girl! Stay safe

[@LunchCutterProductions]

@@CJBhattarai I don't carry a gun (I wouldn't even know how to use one!) but I do have an airhorn, bear spray and a knife. I talk about this more in my safety video :)

[@DannyB-cs9vx]

When I was young, (about 40 years ago), I did a cross country trip on a motorcycle. I fastened my sleeping bag to the handlebars. It deflected the wind like a windshield would. I found it more comfortable not to wear undershorts. The seams at the bottom of the legs would feel like I was sitting on ropes after riding all day. They also held perspiration in, (without them the sweat would go to the pants and evaporate quicker). Sitting directly on the seat also caused a wet bottom from sweat. A sheepskin seat cover helped greatly and also offered more padding. A cheap rug likely would have worked as well. A waterproof cover was used over the seat at night or if it was raining. My seat had sewn seams and if I sat on a seat that had absorbed water from rain or even heavy dew, the water would squeeze out through the seams and wet my pants when I sat on it. I would ride for 3 hours then take a break. Ride 2 hours, take a break, then another 2 hours of riding. After that, every hour of riding take a break. 500 miles a day on a bike was plenty. Some States have lots to see, Others are just space to cover.

[@LunchCutterProductions]

Its funny the details we remember about our adventures...how long did it take you? And yes, making do with what you've got is half the fun :)

[@DannyB-cs9vx]

@@LunchCutterProductions I was heading from San Francisco to Detroit then to the East coast. From S.F. to Detroit was 5 days, (I broke down 4 times on my Hardly Ableson). The whole trip with visiting and all was 3 weeks. I went 80 East, then 40 West. Not much to see on 40. To do it again, I would pick maybe 70. With a good headlight, you really don't need aux lights. Maybe because I am old now, I want to be at camp by sunset.

[@buckrogers7498]

The emergency info on the helmet is genius.

[@TheGmusy]

I felt it would bring bad luck to have that information on my helmet. But the idea is something new and different. 😁

[@DivergentDroid]

Sure you would say that. You didn't have such info on your helmet when your space shuttle got sent 500 years into the future. If you had, they would have known just where to send you back! But then you would have never met Wilma and Twiggy.

[@masterspin7796]

@@TheGmusy I wouldnt do that..If sombody steals the helmet your info is on it...Your info belongs in the pocket...

[@OoNoyanoO]

Thanks a lot for all the very useful and practical tips ! Where I live a lot of people now have their blood type on their ride or helmet (like stickers).

[@unklb7161]

What if somebody steals your wallet or your purse? Do you not carry a driver's license, insurance cards, etc. There are risks in everything. Each of us should balance those risks as we decide how to proceed. I think the helmet emergency info is a risk I'd likely take if on a long journey. Thanks for sharing!

[@ravenm.]

One of the most enjoyable vids in some time. Great information given with an enthusiatic comedic edge. Well done!

[@alanblanche5444]

Kia ora from Auckland! New to this, about to do some trips in the North island and your video was very informative. Thanks.

[@benjismoto2235]

omg i got so excited when you said kia ora!!!! please keep posting vids you are so cool girl!

[@LunchCutterProductions]

Hahaha chur cuz 🤙🏼

[@sfromd]

Emergency contact info is genius. I never thought of that. Brilliant

[@VooDoo_R1]

GoPro and mic issue- get Insta360 x3 and CARDO packtalk edge. You can Bluetooth your CARDO to the Insta360 camera 👍

[@Yowzoe]

That’s my current plan (with the *X4* and a Cardo *Spirit HD* , if I can find a way to fit the ear speakers in my Scorpion AT960 helmet). All new to me! Is that set up still working flawlessly for you?

[@thehainanchannel]

Great video, Ha ha agree with the the zips, always the weakest link in the chain. Some great tips in here, the medical info taped to the helmet is very smart, and one I'll take on board for my next trip. thanks for sharing :)

[@SirThunderPants]

WOW! You provided ideas I NEVER thought of. Thank you. To try and repay the favor. To address your charging issue. I use a powerlet USB adapter to charge my phone. It works very well. Thanks again.

[@IslandADV]

Glad your trip went well. Thank you for sharing your list. I'm always on the look out for things to make my motocamp loadout better. The mic idea is great.

[@randombrandon1940]

I love the helmet trick! Very smart. Subscribed. Hey, if you're ever in Ohio and need a hot shower or want to know where the best tacos are, hit me up. 😊 Stay safe!

[@LunchCutterProductions]

Thank you!!

[@flyingscot3666]

what an awesome video - thx so much - the preparation you put in is so clear - punchy, to the point - much appreciated

[@aWandering_soul]

lovely video thanks for sharing :D

[@Liberty4Ever]

Great tips based on extensive real world experience. Thanks for sharing. Sounds like you had a great trip. 2:30 - I'm not buying that's a camera accessory. No way. 😂

[@LunchCutterProductions]

Bahahahaha it def looks a bit questionable, there's no doubt about it

[@eddiex72]

This was awesome. Thank you so much for sharing. There are so many items I'm now putting on my list for the trip.

[@LunchCutterProductions]

Glad to help! Good luck with your trip 🙌

[@ZSharkPH]

Such a great list..Thanks for making it.. I need to get that power bank.. I also can't live without my camp chair. Your video came suggested after i just did my review of my chair.. Ride on fellow rider !!!

[@LunchCutterProductions]

Yass! Camp chairs are a must. That algorithm though, on point

[@revel_arlington]

Kia Ora, stumbled across your channel as i am planning my first moto-camping trip this northern summer to escape our winter, great to hear a kiwi accent, I see that you are no longer posting, hopefully you are still riding.

[@LunchCutterProductions]

Still riding my bro. Good luck with your maiden voyage- you got this! Kia kaha!

[@revel_arlington]

@@LunchCutterProductions Thanks, Yeah I'm sure it'll all work out, struggling with what not to take and leave behind, this video helps in that regard. All the best with what new adventures await. Kia Kaha Nikki

[@LunchCutterProductions]

@Revel Arlington remember you can pretty much buy anything you need on the road! Less is better (but I still managed to cram half the kitchen sink in my bags lol) I think I made a video where I showed everything inside all my bags...you would be shocked by how much you can fit 😂 but def not all of it was necessary. First trip especially you want to feel prepared for any situation, I get it!

[@bunhead8]

you certainly carry a ton of stuff...I also carry a too much stuff...my friends call my bike the "gypsy wagon", great vids, thanks.

[@JohnSmith-vb6jx]

Yes, you have been incredibly helpful. Just finishing off my pack list and you put the finishing touches. Thanks.

[@LunchCutterProductions]

Love to hear it!

[@markmath2883]

Excellent and entertaining video! For phone, GPS and Go Pro, RAM mounts. Phone is in a waterproof case, but works fine. An SAE wire is attached directly to the battery with a double USB adapter for the phone and Go Pro. The phone also plugs into my Garmin GPS. Sena makes a helmet mounted camera with mic that records...not that I have one. I have Gerbing heated gear plus heated grips on two of my motorcycles. The heated gear is well worth it. The battery pack is a must have as well as an air pump and tire repair kit. The number 1 item is a AAA premier membership.

[@motoemato]

Great video lady, ty for sharing your experiences with us!! Take care, cheers!

[@themotorcyclegene]

You have a lot of great suggestions. I don’t need to worry about waterproof bags since my bike has waterproof hard locking luggage, but I did make the mistake of taking my clothes out of the saddle bags and laying it in the tent floor, and then it rained.

[@danielmontreal007]

I just came across your video and am blown away 😉. I am getting ready to go on the road after 40 years without a motorcycle. Your inventory is very informative and will help me a lot. I'll follow your adventures and support your KZbin channel ✌️

[@LunchCutterProductions]

Thank you so much! Good luck on your adventure. Wow a 40 year hiatus!! Hopefully it'll all come flooding back "like riding a bike" as they say lol

[@MinnowMoto]

I love this video. Going back to watch more. When GoPro comes out with that camera they will be the only name in action cameras.

[@johanglindgren]

I have not read every comment befor me but using an inverter is extremely ineffective. I use a small 12v cigarette-plug-to-usb under my seat connected to the battery via a switch, that way my battery-pack is charged when I ride. Very comfortable.

[@LunchCutterProductions]

My laptop and drone cannot be charged by usb alone unfortunately, so I have to use a wall plug & inverter for those two items. Usb for everything else

[@galiciaeleana8]

Hey @lunchcutterproductions where you at?!? I've enjoyed your videos and would like to see more!

[@winfielddixon5166]

Well Done! Very helpful video!

[@Chris-vq5vr]

As an Australian, I had to chuckle at the 'where the f$ck is my.....' I now understand why Kiwis & Aussies are so much alike..🤣 Great channel. New subscriber. 🙏👏👍 PS: Kiwis are great travellers.

[@LunchCutterProductions]

Hahaha guilty as charged! Due to the sheer amount of sh$% I packed I had this conversation with myself many times a day

[@Chris-vq5vr]

@@LunchCutterProductions tbh, I'm not sure if our American friends picked up on it 🤣🤣🤣 but I certainly did. Great stuff!!

[@Chris-vq5vr]

Ha no I don’t think they would have picked it up. I certainly overheard it ;)

[@jbaccanalia]

Damn, you must be the funnest person to do a trip with. What a great attitude! Love the honesty. Switch the battery for a lithium and a battery alarm. Yes more to amp hours. I'm definately sticking that thing on my helmet. So good! Sub

[@LunchCutterProductions]

I go back and forth on the lithium. I've had them before and when they die they are DEAD, which when it happened to me left me in real bad situation. Funnily enough I thought I had an agm but my latest mechanic told me he removed a lithium one 😂 I can't keep up with myself. What is a battery alarm?

[@cedricksamaniego9146]

To keeping your hands dry or from getting soaked for a short time period during rain🌧 time. Keep a few pairs of rubber gloves and that should do the trick.

[@handlebarmonkeymotoadventu4664]

What an awesome video ! Super entertaining and fun to watch.

[@mrspeigle1]

That packsafe is pure gold for folks who use soft bags.

[@harryohanson]

Wow. Way over my budget. I’ll be taking minimalist approach.

[@aboutsean]

I just got back from Yellowstone and Teton. The two drivers causing the most problems ( I mean just stupidity....stopping in the middle of the road.) were from Florida and Nevada. Steer clear if you ever see those license plates!

[@LunchCutterProductions]

@aboutsean ahahah I'm a Nevada plate!! But yep I remember riding through Florida was very dicey indeed 😂 Yellowstone is where I blew my rear tire! Had to use a satellite phone to get a tow truck - waited into the night armed only with my bear spray and a hope that the grizzlies wouldn't get curious.

[@josedirte5747]

Thanks for the info about Butler maps!!! Your Beautiful!!!!

[@DavidHenningmusic]

I put a car horn on my current bike about three years ago. It's one of the best mods I've ever done and it helped me to avoid some bad situations. I'll never own another bike with a factory horn ever again.

[@LunchCutterProductions]

This! 100%!!!! Definitely going to look into getting the upgrade

[@andresguajardo9715]

Love the video and I really wish for new content. Cheers!

[@inea815]

Why did I just found this channel?! Definitely liked and subbed!!

[@LunchCutterProductions]

Glad to have you along for the ride!

[@DCUngelled]

Just found your channel!!! Can't wait to binge watch all of your videos!!!!😀 I am planning a cross country 4 month trip beginning in August and hope that my channel can start to take off! Stay safe riding out there!

[@LunchCutterProductions]

So exciting!! You're going to have the most amazing time, good luck with the preparation!

[@daveh6151]

Haha the way you zipped up that compression bag is a barometer for your zip issues 😂 really enjoyed the video 👌👍

[@LunchCutterProductions]

🤣🤣🤣 this is so accurate it hurts

[@GiliamsTravels]

Great video well done. Looking forward to watching more of your adventure

[@RobotLegJim]

Lifetime rider here, and when you say our bike horns are pathetically underwhelming, you ain’t lying!!! My latest bike is a Ural, and they have an optional air horn. It’s the best investment I’ve ever made. When I use it, People’s cell phones, French fries, and coca-colas go flying inside their cars, and it serves them right! This horn is as loud as a locomotive, and I can never go back!!!

[@LunchCutterProductions]

Ahahahahaha!! I love Urals, and this just makes me love them even more! I tried to install an air horn but found out the energy it required was too much for my battery/stator to handle :( I'd love to have one though, sounds like it gets the job done!

[@RobotLegJim]

@@LunchCutterProductions Check out the model offered by Ural of New England. They are custom made for them, with a small, self-contained compressor. At $500 USD, I had a hard time justifying the expenses, until I tried it for myself on the sales floor. You have to hear it IRL to appreciate it, because your ears will ring for 10 minutes.

[@LunchCutterProductions]

@@RobotLegJim is it custom to ural? Or can it be fitted to any bike?

[@RobotLegJim]

@@LunchCutterProductions Don’t quote me in this, but I’m pretty sure you can use it on any 12V machine. Any bracketry needed would most likely be an easy retrofit.

[@LunchCutterProductions]

@@RobotLegJim ooh I'll look into this, thanks! Would love to get it hooked up ahead of my next trip

[@smilingscottsman]

I'd LOVE to go on a long trip with you. We'd agree on a few things, yet disagree on others. But I think you carry a bit to much small gear. Hope to hear from you.

[@HollywoodRebel]

It's also nice to see what people carry on their trips. I am definitely getting one of those Garmins. When will we see Ep. 2 of your trip? I really like the Nevada one where you interviewed people and such.

[@PracticalTacticalSheepDog]

I'm about 4 months late on this but you can substantially increase the life of zippers by putting a thin light coat of wax on them. Acts as a lubricant without collecting dirt and dust. Just take a room temp tea candle and gently rub the solid chunk of wax along the zippers. Reduces wear and snags substantially.

[@LunchCutterProductions]

Oh wow the real pro tips are in the comments!!!!! I hope people see this. Do you have to warm the candle at all, or just pull it out of the packet and rub it on the zipper? I'm going to do this with my motorcycle jacket as well as my tent (which is the worst offender)

[@PracticalTacticalSheepDog]

@@LunchCutterProductions nope solid room temp wax, you don't want the build up you would get if the wax was warm. All it takes is a super thin layer, usually so thin you can't even see it but you can feel it. Apply it to the track of the zipper and then work the zipper back and forth a few times

[@LunchCutterProductions]

@@PracticalTacticalSheepDog such good intel! I'm guna share this gem, thank you!

[@wjacobp]

For zippers you can get them working better with a little bit of bar soap rubbed on them.

[@hodaka1000]

On the bike in my profile photo the spare key is bolted in a hidden position under the frame

[@Yowzoe]

Bolted in? Or Velcro?

[@veraloveless4587]

Great video! Thanks for all your hard work of getting all your gear available to show us. Good information! Thank you. I have a Road ID wristband that has my emergency information on it.

[@LunchCutterProductions]

That's a great alternative for having your important info readily available. Thanks for sharing!

[@rkroz4005]

Great info and some great tips. Thanks!

[@fredsadventure]

Hi! Love your content! Any plans on making more?

[@artwebb6939]

175 days of motocamping, respect Longest I've done so far was a week, which was fun If I ever try 175 days, I'll either need a bigger bike or a more minimalist kit, right now everything has to fit in a 35 liter dry bag on the back of a dr200 LOL

[@mysisterfanny]

bike away for the winter? PAH! I haven't done that in the last 13 years of riding :P

[@richardchantrill]

Great information. Many good tips. Thanks for that.

[@LunchCutterProductions]

Glad to help!

[@colmlynn]

great video... good production quality and great content!

[@LunchCutterProductions]

Thank you!!

[@themotorcyclegene]

I use the Rode Wireless Go microphone and it works great (cost around $200) but if you have a newer go pro you need the adapter as the newer cameras don’t even have a microphone input without the media mod.

[@LunchCutterProductions]

What adapter do you need? Is it waterproof? It's so weird how it's only compatible with old go pros :(

[@themotorcyclegene]

@@LunchCutterProductions If you have a Go Pro that is 8 or later you will need the Media Mod, which is water resistant but not water proof. To use the media mod you have to remove the battery door and then the GOPro slides into the media mod and plugs into it. The Media mod has a built in microphone as well as a microphone input and a usb-c plug in. I rode in 3 hours of heavy rain using a GoPro Hero 8 with the media mod and didn't have an issue, but the camera is not submersible with the media mod. Basically, there is no way to make a GoPro both completely waterproof (submersible) and have an external microphone. I agree that they should have a bluetooth microphone option, but they don't so the media mod is the best I can do. The problem with using adapters instead of the media mod is it leaves a large place for water to get in, and while the media mod is not perfect it is at leas useable and I have not had any issues with my GoPro drowning in the rain while using it. Hopefully that helps.

[@percivalsweetwateriii9856]

For waterproof gloves, just use a large or xtra large pair of dishwashing gloves..and pull them up over the end of your sleeve...Very inexpensive and 100% waterproof...

[@LunchCutterProductions]

I did this!! But found it hard to find DW gloves big enough to go over my leather gloves. I tried latex gloves on the inside too, but then you still have to deal with wet outer gloves the next day :(

[@rx72nr]

Check out Rode wireless go 2, I use it in conjunction with the GoPro media mod.

[@LunchCutterProductions]

The Rode Go looks great! Unfortunately I only have a go pro 7 so until I upgrade im stuck with that bulky 3.5mm adapter.

[@Marcos-P]

Just listened to your advmoto podcast and learned of your YT channel. Great stuff.

[@hegemonictrader45]

Where did you go??!! Just came across your channel. Love the content

[@LunchCutterProductions]

I'm still around! Just got a Jon, so a little less time for motocamping this summer. I still have a lot of stuff I need to edit 🫢

[@BigAlsCompound]

NEW SUBSCRIBER! Just found your channel, loved your top 20.

[@LunchCutterProductions]

Thank you!! 🙏

[@roadtrip-en-royal-enfield]

Hi. Thanks for sharing. Bunch of handy tricks. Do you have a link for your 3L hydrapak ?

[@LunchCutterProductions]

www.amazon.com/dp/B01NAY2A42/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glc_fabc_F3JM8NSXFMGA6A99M32H You can get it for $30 at sportsman's warehouse tho (but the website is down atm)

[@roadtrip-en-royal-enfield]

@@LunchCutterProductions Thanks a lot. Continue sharing am a fan :-)

[@r12rtpilot]

Great video....and great tips!

[@rjensen6368]

Interesting. As for having nothing for Mississippi, if I heard that right, you need to make your way down to the GulfCoast . Safe travels.

[@milodillio6258]

Smart stuff.

[@abrakadabra5134]

You can solve the mic issue with a compatible bluetooth headset. I think Sena and Cardo both make systems what work with a gopro.

[@LunchCutterProductions]

I have the sena in helmet headset but unfortunately it's not compatible with my go pro. Perhaps the newer model is?

[@abrakadabra5134]

@@LunchCutterProductions It's an addon for the Sena apparently should have looked it up before I said anything sorry, www.sena.com/product/bluetooth-audio-pack. Hopefully that helps.

[@LunchCutterProductions]

@@abrakadabra5134 oh wow this is awesome!! Wish I had known about this last year. Thanks for sharing!

[@wizardman42]

Good stuff thanks

[@kentuckyyankee]

Your channel is gonna take off stay with it!

[@LunchCutterProductions]

Thank you!

[@Bikes-and-Bytes]

Kia ora! I would love some advice about adverse weather. What if its raining when you arrive or leave camp? Even if its nice weather, your fly might be covered in dew? Do you wipe it down, strap outside the bike? If you pack your tent and fly together, won't the dew just make the whole tent wet? That kind of stuff..

[@LunchCutterProductions]

Good questions!! With regards to packing up my tent when it's still wet, I give it a good shake down and then fold it with the wet side of the fly folded inwards. That way when I roll it up with the base, the wetness is contained to only the fly (does that make sense?). Then it dries the next night when I set it up. If there is heavy, unrelenting rain extending towards the end of the day then I'm not shy about getting a motel and drying all my clothes out at a laundromat. I also unpack my tent and dry it in the room next to the heater. If there is no motel then I try to set up under a shelter of some kind. Sometimes there are picnic shelters on the side of the road or even a canopy of trees will work. I have a one piece rainsuit and tingly overboots to wear while it's raining and I'm on the bike. Only thing I haven't found is a really great pair of waterproof gloves

[@Bikes-and-Bytes]

@@LunchCutterProductions Thanks for the ideas. For gloves, you could try Dainese Nembo gloves. I've worn them on a couple of trips in some pretty awful weather and my hands have stayed comfortable so far. They're warmer than straight leather gloves, but aren't winter gloves. They're also not super thick like many winter gloves are. Goretex based.

[@LunchCutterProductions]

@@Bikes-and-Bytes thanks for the recommendation! I'll look into them!

[@WittyWisdomRider]

It would be helpful to name brands or shopping list. I was trying to find the hydro pack and can’t figure out which one you’re using. Great video otherwise!

[@LunchCutterProductions]

I did include a list of the items in the description! The exact hydrapak I have is no longer available but the newest version is just as good (just a different colour). www.rei.com/product/190151/hydrapak-3l-seeker-collapsible-water-container-100-fl-oz

[@WittyWisdomRider]

@@LunchCutterProductions thank you, I guess I just didn’t see the list. I love your videos! Planning my first weekend motorcycle camp this month!

[@LunchCutterProductions]

@@WittyWisdomRider no worries, I didn't have most brands or stores I bought them in (Amazon mostly fyi) listed so it's a fair point. Where are you headed on your trip? I'm setting off on a trip end of Sept!

[@WittyWisdomRider]

@@LunchCutterProductions I’m heading to New River Gorge in WV for a few days of camping, hiking, ziplining! I’m super excited and a little nervous, I’m a complete newbie! Your videos are outstanding and have been so helpful!

[@LunchCutterProductions]

@@WittyWisdomRider happy to hear that! I learned so much on my trip and wanted to share that! Enjoy your trip!

[@dannyclune]

Great video and accent; what is the bike you are using???

[@Turnbull62]

Roll top water proof bags, no zips. 👍 Those chairs though. Great if 100kg or less. Once you get up 120kg+ they are just a funny video waiting to happen. 😄. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@LunchCutterProductions]

If they don't break, the legs just sink all the way into the dirt till you're on the ground anyway haha

[@Turnbull62]

@@LunchCutterProductions yeah the one bad design point on them. How hard would it be to put flat feet on them.

[@LunchCutterProductions]

@@Turnbull62 genius!!!!

[@bikepacker9850]

You needed links for the gear you are showing. 3litre is not enough info for me to go out and buy the hydrapack.

[@LunchCutterProductions]

Yeah I probably should have, but I didn't want people to think I was "advertising" products for the affiliate kickbacks. I've got the items listed in the description and hopefully google does a good enough job :p Yeah the 3L Hydrapak is my day drink bottle, but I also have an additional camelback bladder in my saddlebags as backup + cooking. Not sure that the Hydrapak goes bigger than 3L but they are so convenient and durable

[@NZBallBag]

"Kaiora friends" instant sub.. 🐑🐑

[@RandyMcCotter]

Yay! I’m subscriber #1000 ! Great video!

[@LunchCutterProductions]

YAY!!!! Congrats to us both haha, rackin up the quad digits!!

[@texaslonestarrider]

good stuff

[@parasuper1]

you need a good battery but you need to see what your electrical load is because on some motorcycles they don't produce enough amps to charge and run everything great video

[@LunchCutterProductions]

Very true! My dad is an electrician and has spent a bit of time trying to explain this all to me 😂

[@parasuper1]

@@LunchCutterProductions ok if you get the information from the manufacturer they can tell you what it is rated for

[@lrowlands53]

What about heated gloves? They will keep your fingers warmer than heated grips and can be powered by their own batteries or can run off your 12v bike system as you ride.

[@LunchCutterProductions]

So I DID have heated gloves but they only lasted a max of 2 hours! They also were not technically rated as safe motorcycle gloves protection-wise....perhaps there are better brands out there than the ones I had? I absolutely wish I had sorted out a way to wire up my gloves (and other gear) to my battery.....this is the real pro tip!

[@bigredmachine55]

👍👍banana hammock😂

[@LunchCutterProductions]

Hahahaha I was like WAIT A MINUTE......

[@Borderwheels]

why no videos are coming any more

[@misteryman5109]

You are one cool cat!