Urban Stealth Bike Camping

A short overnighter bike camping in the city.
Bikepacking, basketpacking, hammock camping.
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[@veroth_1289]

The hard cut from the dumpster dive to you eating something threw me for a second.

[@Locojoe]

lol didn't even catch that before.

[@ianski65]

I took a few minutes out from the Coronation Concert here in jolly old England to see what you were up to today 🧐. You know what? Youre the one living like a King mate. 🤴stay casual fella, 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@Locojoe]

haha that's great. Thanks!

[@INTRUDERVTWIN]

Lol! You had turkey vultures hanging around to see if you would wake up or not.

[@Locojoe]

Yeah that's what I was thinking lol.

[@philiporourke7896]

Great vid, but next time I would bring a tent. Good food ideas.

[@Locojoe]

Thanks. Yeah I do have a tent and think I prefer it but wanted to give a hammock a try. Thought it would be less to carry and a little easier to set up. Thanks for watching.

[@EriebyCycle]

Looked like those guys in the tree were waiting to see if you made it through the night.

[@Locojoe]

That was my thought too. Sorry to disappoint them lol.

[@rollandjoeseph]

🤣😅

[@billinhouston3291]

Great tips below. I sleep in a hammock, too. A closed cell pad is bulkier but will get you down to a lower temperature. To stay warmer I cover my face and neck well, and wear gloves. Having cold feet is a common complaint. People like down booties. I have never tried them. I keep a snack and a little bottle of water with me to eat/drink if I wake up. And I wear good earplugs to cut out noise if there are any people within a mile of me. I'm ok if it's just nature sounds, but people sounds keep me awake. Most of all, I am glad that it agreed with your back. Oh, great job on a simple delicious meal.

[@Locojoe]

Thanks Bill.

[@AllAroundAdventures]

Hang your hammock as high as you can manage and try lying your pad cross ways, perpendicular, rather than length of hammock ... will provide max support. Losing heat out your back side common with hammock ... try a piece of reflective tyvik or emergency blanket underneath your sleeping pad with reflected side up. Great to see fellow urban adventures on steel bikes!

[@Locojoe]

Thanks for those tips. They sound simple and effective.

[@kgilliagorilla2761]

Hammocking is kinda fiddly. It’s a deep rabbit hole, but the rewards are great. An under quilt, and down booties would enhance the experience a lot for you. Great channel, cheers from Chicago!

[@TheTrakker]

An underquilt would solve the cold problem. I use an underquilt, and then a camping quilt instead of a sleeping bag. You would be amazed at the difference. Good little overnighter. Thanks for sharing.

[@Locojoe]

That makes sense. Also seems the quilt might be less fuss than trying to stay right in a bag. Thanks for the watching and the tips.

[@TheTrakker]

@@Locojoe when I first started bikepacking I froze for a couple of nights. But I learned through the wisdom of someone who had been hammock camping for a while. I never take a sleeping bag or pad anymore. It's a great way to go. For me at least.

[@loganhodgsn]

Regarding your feet, I thought two pairs of socks would make my feet warmer, but the reduced circulation causes the opposite effect. If you have them, recommend wearing one pair of warm socks, otherwise you're better off with just one pair of normal socks on.

[@Locojoe]

Thanks for watching and the tip!

[@tinycmo]

Your gear looked fine. I find those cheap blue foam pads from Walmsrt with get you down to 29, but a slifhtly deflated air mattress should do as well. Maybe 10 degrees liwer on the bag. You snacked before bed, so lotsa heat from that. Only thing i would add is 1-2 hot hands. One in your front pocket overnyour femoral artery and one chucked in your foot box will get you comfy. Sleep 10-15 % angle offnthe length of your hammock to get flat. And honestly, just doing it more. Its a big change in sleeping, but really works on multi day hikes.

[@Locojoe]

Thanks for all those tips! I plan to do it again but just don't know when I'll get around to it.

[@FrankLadd]

I sleep great in a hammock as long as it is warm enough. Hammocks are not good when it is cold and 43 is way to cold for me. Thanks for the excellent video! it is encouraging me to ride more which is better for my knees.

[@Locojoe]

I've been wanting to try it in warmer weather but now afraid it's too hot. I just need to give it a try and see. Glad you are riding more. I have knee issues also and riding seems to bother them least of anything I do. Thanks Frank.

[@truthmatters4u]

Great video on stealth camping. Very interesting way to camp. I’ll have to try and find a way to do that locally where I am at. 👍

[@Locojoe]

Thanks. I don't do it necessarily for the stealth aspect of it (although that makes it a little more exciting) but it's just a way to do a quick nearby outdoor overnight without having to ride farther to the nearest legal place to camp.

[@anymaru]

A hammock under quilt, and some loose wool socks would be good to stay warm. Sleep with your head lower than your feet in the hammock so you don't slide down.

[@Locojoe]

Thanks for the tips.

[@anymaru]

@Locojoe and a Nalgene water bottle filled with boiled water in a sock. I still need to try that one.

[@timothy7768]

I've never been a camping guy, but the idea seems fun. You take a little protection with you? you're not in deep woods, but you never know these days. Awesome as always...

[@Locojoe]

Yeah I've never really been a camper either. Couple times as a kid and just a few times in my adult life those being somewhat recently. It's something I'd like to do more and get more comfortable with. Not really any protection other than the pocket knife to make my dinner. I do realize there is risk so had thought that through and was ok with it. I really felt safer here then when camping at an actual camping area at a local lake. Thanks Timothy.

[@rainbowhiker]

You camp comfortably. 20 F. bag, though, would be a good addition. Down is compact and light.

[@rainbowhiker]

2nd watching; still lovin' overnighters. Get Nova out 🙂

[@gloriahenderlong8900]

Cool adventure!

[@Locojoe]

Thanks Gloria!

[@osiriswills6749]

Cool. Im also about to stealth camp. My underquilt just came in today. I just need to get a sleeping bag and I'll be all set

[@Locojoe]

Enjoy! I'd like to get out again but life keeps getting in the way. Thanks for watching.

[@osiriswills6749]

@@Locojoe life can indeed do that at times. Based on your videos you seem like a pretty efficient cat. I'm sure you will find a way. No doubt.

[@turtlecrawford6468]

Awesome adventure, new sub, I'm a hammocker and that reminded me of my first hammock attempts. Eventually I got a dutchware chameleon and a good quilt and tarp set up. But that costs $$$

[@Locojoe]

I need to get in another night or two to decide if it's something I want to continue and maybe upgrade my kit. Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@hotrodjoey50jo]

you may have started something Randy. Ive ALWAYS been a camper, outdoors guy but only recently an urban adventurer. keep it going!

[@Locojoe]

That's cool. I'm hoping to do more of this. Thanks!

[@markjones8424]

Thanks for sharing another great week!

[@Locojoe]

Thanks Mark.

[@ericcloyd3429]

Excellent adventure 👌 thanks for the rad bike journeys Randy. I'm always stoked to see what's next!

[@Locojoe]

Thanks Eric!

[@TimFitzwater]

Great vid. Hammock people always try and convince me that I should use a hammock. The way I toss and turn I don't think I'd like it. When it is warmer will you try it again?

[@Locojoe]

Thanks Tim. I'm also one to toss and turn all night so it's kind of a mental challenge to try and stay in the one position. I would slightly roll on either side on occasion. I didn't sleep well but I don't know if the hammock played much part in that. Probably just the cold and situation mostly to blame. Even though I didn't sleep much I did spend about 7 hours in the hammock and was shocked to get out and find it didn't bother my back any more than at home in firm bed does. Yes I will try it again. I think I prefer the cold ( I would be better prepared with clothing or different bag) but I think the cool nights are gone for now..

[@tonythetourist2025]

Where I live there are so many homeless encampments, I could sleep anywhere without needing to stealth it.

[@Locojoe]

That's the way it is here also and something I took into consideration for a couple reasons. I figure they get by with it for the most part so surely I could for one night. I also made sure I was not camping too close to one as I know they are in the same area and are protective of their spots. Thanks for watching Tony.

[@bryanmacias8162]

Looks like fun, I have to do this. As alway, great video. Ride on...🚴‍♀️

[@Locojoe]

Something I've been wanting to do for sometime and finally got the nerve to do it. IDK if it was clear in the video but there is no camping allowed anywhere in the city so what I was doing is illegal and somewhat risky I suppose. Be smart and safe if you do something like this. A fun way to spend an evening under the stars in a short amount of time and without having to ride miles and miles to do it. Thanks Bryan.

[@bryanmacias8162]

@LocoJoe I figured your camp site was an urban campsite. We have a local campground about 30 miles away with city parks on the way. You got me thinking it would be fun to stop for breakfast and lunch at local parks and end up at the campground. Hope to have my 17 year old son come along.

[@Locojoe]

@@bryanmacias8162 Yes that would be a good way to break up the ride and make it more enjoyable.

[@davidwhocares3293]

Right on....looks like fun ! Your not practicing for losing your house are ya ?

[@Locojoe]

Well I suppose it's a good skill to have as you never know but I wouldn't survive a day without knowing I have the creature comforts of home to fall back on lol.

[@jered2177]

Nice bike

[@Locojoe]

Thanks!

[@dazzasp3]

Oh man great video 👍

[@Locojoe]

Thanks Dazza!

[@rainbowhiker]

Nice. And no one bothered you. Go warmer next time 🙂

[@Locojoe]

Thanks. Anxiously waiting cooler weather now to do some more bike camping.

[@awfully.average]

i've only slept under the stars back in the army for national service, and its with a platoon of men with rifles . how do you sleep alone in a filmsy hammock ? every single noise would've startled me

[@Locojoe]

I did find all the noises throughout the night interesting. A mix of city noises and even some nature. Heard coyotes and owls and other wildlife along with all the man made noises. But yeah it wasn't a good night's rest. Definitely on edge.Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@Robert-tj3qq]

Heating water and putting it in your metal water bottle filled to top.put this in between your thighs,it will keep your feet and body warm. I like the bike,i have an 80's Stumpy.

[@Locojoe]

Good idea on the water bottle. Funny there was a time when I was interested . Yes love these old MTBs. Thanks!

[@Hootyhoo-jq9vq]

Hi Randy. I like the video. What state are you in?

[@Locojoe]

Thanks . We're in Kansas.

[@adib396]

How did you find the Hammock? I have been using a hammock on and off for a few years. Takes some getting use to , to get the set up right.

[@Locojoe]

Was better than I was expecting. I assumed I'd wake up with back pain but didn't. I'm a side sleeper and also a tosser turner so the hammock limits that. I haven't had a chance yet to try it again.

[@ContraIsBased]

be careful with your stuff bro,i got kinda worried you left your hammock instaled and left it just like that

[@Locojoe]

Yeah probably not to smart. Thanks.