While Camping, We’ve OVERPACKED and the bikes are OVERLOADED! - What to do?

[@bandit-1250]

Cherohala skyway hwy143 ,hwy 129 the dragon, Blue ridge parkway, wheels through time, some of the best places to see in America

[@davidreed6817]

Hi from England! I love the banter (chemistry) between you two, the way you take the tie to explain things, the camera angles you use and the music you chose to mix into the scenes, love it!!

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@thermalreboot]

Your camp towel and pillow are the same ones I use. I love that pillow, it has completely changed how I sleep in a tent.

[@roberthowell4411]

Lived in Tiger on Charlie Mountain for 35 years, recently moved and miss it tremendously! A great place. You were in the place where the movie DUELING BANJOS was filmed! Hope you enjoyed your time there.

[@davesims7079]

The restaurant in Door County is in Sister Bay and is called Al Johnson’s and has been open for over 75 years .it has a sod roof and they have alpin goats that keep the grass down.

[@tombache3426]

A complete 360. You were here 3 years go, tent camping. Might I suggest you follow the TAT group. Plenty of light weight and what to pack/not to pack suggestions.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

It’s all about finding what you like doing the most.

[@georgebrzeczka3554]

We all do it but a lot of people just can't comprehend they can actually mail it back to themselves. I had a friend that sent everything through the mail when they moved to Hawaii.

[@Tryke_Ryder]

As always, the sound track was awesome!!!

[@ghostpepperrides4805]

Great video. Saving $$ tent camping. We love riding Georgia, Tennessee, NC. Like the stove. As always ride safe. You old goat.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Ha thanks. You also

[@Buck1954]

If what I take doesn't fit into my two panniers, my dry bag, or my tank bag, it doesn't go. I have a huge duffle bag for my tent/mattress. I set up the tent, then roll everything up inside the tent, so that all I need to do is assemble the poles and crawl in. Works great in bad weather. But the larger tents are more difficult. I generally look for cheap mom and pop motels.

[@midwest-goldwinger]

I bet you wish you had your bunkhouse camper back. I have a timeout camper and am loving it. Safe travels

[@MotoBaumVirginia]

I must say Nelson bags rule. I bought a medium bag for my sport bike and it has held up great for the last year and you never get anything wet inside very very quality product I didn’t mind paying the $90 for a medium sized bag. Great video by the way really helpful information.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes we have had ours for years love the Quality I think they are better than most on the market.

[@shakinbacon548]

I have a Nelson-Rigg Route One tank bag for my Indian....I love it. Not sure how I got along without it for so long.

[@loricreech5944]

when youre older sitting in the Shamrock remembering these days, yall be smilling about those waterfalls.

[@darlenesexton122]

Thanks for the history

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

You are very welcome

[@francisa751]

Great video as always.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks

[@karenallen5208]

Oh, my goodness; another great spot I didn't know about, and it's only 67 miles from my house. I've been in Georgia for 35 years and I've not begun to scratch the surface of neat things to see. Thanks again, you two! And oh, my word! Just look at Richard zip around those hairpin curves!

[@oldcarjunky]

Watch our slick rocks makes for brused bottoms

[@richardfoster5851]

We have a saying here in England, behind every great man is a great woman 👍 you're a lucky man.

[@jimwms1able]

while you are in Georgia make sure to go up to Brass Town Bald. Highest spot in Georgia. On a good day you can see down town Atlanta.

[@jfuller4133]

The lake is called Chatuge not Hiawassee.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks for the info. I believe the map we had said Hiawassee. But that could have been the River.

[@PMCraig]

Wow! That big tent and large stove! A cast iron pan even! Your gear seems more suited to car camping than motorcycle camping. Maybe it’s not so bad as you’re dividing it up between 2 bikes. My gear is much more like lightweight backpacking gear…

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

I understand but we are out longer than most and cooking fresh food every night.

[@PMCraig]

I will say that the dinner you guys prepared on the video looked far better than anything I ever prepared while camping!

[@Hogdriver88]

Nice riding and camping 👍

[@davidbreen4727]

that was neat! the music was great. a little mellow for motorcycling, the music after you downsized was perfect, the countryside, the ride, that just synced perfectly. the goats are really cool, and the waterfalls were so relaxing. great ride, had fun riding along.

[@ernstschutte8122]

Hi, I recently saw a bike fridge at a bike shop that you may be interested in. It mounts inatead of the GSA Top box on the carrier railing above the tail light. It is supposedly fitted with a Danfoss-type compressor an looks like the National Luna camp fridges, only more square and obviously much smaller (about the same size as the OEM box) I can put you in contact with a friend at the dealership tasked with handling accesories if you'd like. (Shipped from South Africa)

[@carlabryan6573]

I loved this video! Know your bike and know your limits. Kudos to you Kris for mailing some things home. Goats on the roof and chocolate covered bacon made my day. Enjoy the moment(s)!

[@eddcurry1245]

You two obviously are more experienced in motorcycle camping/ traveling than I; but what I’ve learned is only take three days of what you need, and remember Walmarts and Dollar stores are everywhere. And every fuel station has a store.

[@mikebittner9546]

Stop by the iron horse motorcycle lodge. I give it a 5 star!

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Awesome and fun video. Thank you.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

You’re welcome Betty Jo

[@jameslovelace8958]

I’m not sure what GoPro you are using, but the video quality is outstanding! Far better than past videos for sure. Great choice in cameras.

[@eddcurry1245]

Over time, I’ve learned three things, (instant potato’s, ramen, and rice can make any campfire meal). -of course Tabasco helps.

[@craiggoodwin9704]

Rich and Chris, as we've commented before you've become part of our Sunday evening ritual. First your current episode, then older ones as they pop up on the KZbin channel on our TV. But tonight we found ourselves with maps tracing your route which is often times close to routes and places we've taken and seen. I think we're planning our future excursions and seriously considering some of your routes as they seem to be the road less traveled. Thanks for Sharing!

[@KillerNetDog]

Ive done a lot of this, including week long dirt bike trips off road.. The best most simple advice I can give is to read up a lot in the forums discussing ultra light backpacking. My last offroad trip around Arizona all off road my total gear weighed about 30-40lbs. That includes a week of food, tools enough to dissemble the bike, tent, sleeping bag, water filter, camel back backpack and minimal clothes. No tank bag offroad. My street traveling rig I'll carry a bit more clothes, and use a tail bag and a tank bag on a 2005 Yamaha FZ1, off road trips have mostly been on KTM 620 enduros. I have saddlebags for the Yamaha and only used them once.

[@landshapes7225]

If you all are coming by Pell City Alabama, stop by...I'll buy your lunch and show u our bikes...God bless!!! Pastor Mark

[@davepressly9586]

I love that area, I have traveled all of the roads you were on today……. BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Safe travels!!

[@nancyfithian4984]

Beautiful area! Love the waterfalls and the goats on the roof is great! Pretty funny, when you were showing the smaller stove, I was wondering what happened to the cast iron skillet - and there it was, shrunken! Great stuff!

[@cathyn1033]

That was very enjoyable. Thank you ! Bob and I are very sorry we couldn’t meet up with you yesterday at the Rally in Springfield. We decided to leave a day early. And split the 500+ miles home over two days instead of one. After all the heat we experience this past week it takes a toll. Bob has to be at work tomorrow. I found it quite humorous when Steve came up to me and said I know Rich. I said huh! Then I realized he was pointing to the TWBL shirt I was wearing. Hope we get to meet up someday down the road. Your editing and sound are fantastic. 👍👏🙂

[@sdm7067]

You need to come to central Pennsylvania and visit Trough Creek State Park. We have a feature called rainbow falls. We also have a giant boulder balanced perfectly on the side of a cliff called.....balanced rock. We also have a structure called the Ice Mine. I think you two would love it. Miles and miles of hiking trails and a campground. Look it up

[@gmalecastro9976]

The music you play I love so much (probably because I’m about the same age as you guys)! I’d be very grateful to have you share the links to the tracks so I could download them for the long drives I go on on my solo trips. Thanks ever so much! I used to do 6- to 7-hour (mobike) rides till 2015 (on my Royal Enfield Bullet); now - because I live in Bangalore, South India - I feel safer in my tiny (624 cc) car, rather than in an open vehicle.

[@Bowlin01]

Awesome video as always, but the shots (starting at 8:15 & again at 16:48) where the camera keeps the horizon level and the bikes lean is next level. Bravo! Ride safe.

[@charlesterrell2507]

Rich and Chris my name is Charles I’ve been a follower for you guys for several years just love what y’all do I’m fixing to hit the road here in a couple of months I’m not sure if a travel trailer the way you guys did it was the best are you just motorcycle tent camping more free let me know please

[@tomfillmore9710]

Thanks for the ride and hike and the history lesson enjoyed watching thanks for sharing take care have a great week

[@dogpaw775]

excellent, good advice and 'just being out there' glorious scenery. edit: whoa!, these two carve, didn't think tourers were comfortable with that.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Oh I love dragging floor boards. Thanks for hanging with us.

[@jjmack8233]

Apparently there are a few places with goats on the roof. I went to the one on Vancouver Island. Cool place, a store built into a cave. Check it out sometime. Have fun, be safe.

[@juliebowers550]

I'm sure figured it out!!!! Stay safe!!!!

[@h2omotorsport]

Some of the Best riding in the Country 🤙

[@scooterbernieamputeeharleyride]

Thanks! I really enjoyed my travels threw Georgia! Enjoy….✌🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Cheers Bernie

[@bigalon3wheels]

Those that have never overpacked stand up and shout...kind of silent ain't it.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

True that!!

[@indianbell5211]

Ditto! Love your video Chris and Rich! Great scenery & Love those twisties. I too love to stop for waterfalls "WindSister"🏍Ride safe and enjoy your adventures!

[@darrylmoffett8323]

You two definitely don’t pack light. Nice video guys. Ride safe and have fun. 🇺🇸

[@timfeeley714-25]

Always look for any signs of broken glass before wading in barefoot, speaking from experience.😊

[@roberthowell4411]

Make that the music DUELING BANJOS and the movie DELIVERENCE!

[@jrodriguez8216]

love it.

[@NomadMonster]

You passed "Bridal Veil Falls" on your run, We also have one of those... on Highway 1 (Trans Canada Highway) just east of Chilliwack, B.C. That is on the "Mainland" not on our Island.

[@jamesp1045]

Very enjoyable video. I love watching you guys. Ride safe.

[@kc5qnb1]

If you dine at the finest 99-cent menu establishments then problem solved no more gear to carry! Then all you need is the Deluxe 4-in-1 Compact Folding Shelter Tent with Sleeping Bag Air Mattress Pillow.

[@eddcurry1245]

Well “warwoman” might just be the perfect Roadname for Chris. As far as Rich, his should be, “igotthis”

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes. That’s a great name

[@24juan68]

Richard, I know exactly where that grass covered roof in door county

[@texaslonestarrider]

I love that chocolate bacon, Awesome! Great Video 🎥 And Thanks For Sharing My Friend!

[@allenpreddy5970]

I enjoy y’alls podcasts. Hope to do a little of traveling on my own once I retire in a few years. I would also like to know where Chris got the wind deflector attached to the top of her windshield? Keep up the great work and I love the transitions of how you guys are moving around from year to year…

[@ADriftingLife]

great video - love your new bike too!

[@Lt_Tragg]

Have you considered using one of those small, lightweight single wheel moto trailers? I hear they work really great.

[@pipesmcgee9270]

Did I miss it? You shipped stuff back home to lighten the load but didn’t say what it was you could live on the road without.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

You'll see in this Sunday's video but it was a hair dryer and curling iron 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@stevecarmer9741]

I met Chris and Rich at the BMW MOA Rally last night. Great people and very nice even though I was a crazy fan boy and asked to take a selfie with them!

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks Steve Awesome meeting you also. We loved it.

[@karenallen5208]

I met them at the MOA too, Steve, and they truly are great people and lots of fun to be around.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Ah thanks Karen. Loved that Triumph of yours.

[@karenallen5208]

@@TwoWheelsBigLife You know what? I love yours too. Like I said, I tried out the Tiger several years ago and found it too tall for me, but they're truly great bikes! I had hoped they make a smaller version like they did the Bonneville, but alas, not for me. Happy travels until we meet again!

[@flyinggyros9745]

Chris, a minor correction. The lake is named Chatuge. I also assumed it was lake Hiawassee. . Alan.

[@johnnysechrist6313]

Over the yrs I've caught some huge stripers from this lake. I've taken many showers in those falls

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

I wish I had a lic to fish there.

[@georgebrzeczka3554]

Go to the Post Office and mail it back to your address. When I'm on my bike and I have purchased stuff that may be too much to carry I mail it back to my home. So it does not interfere with my vacation or my trip.

[@glenns6923]

Thank for sharing your trip. I do not understand why bike gear (tank bags) are not water proof??? A bag to cover your bag?? I will NEVER understand that.

[@melodygoss9431]

Been loving y'all since the beginning! I'm a 53 year old woman that's only rode on the back of a bike with dudes that scare me. I want to ride though. Decided I'd be better off being the driver. Husband got me a 2021 150cc Tao scooter. It registers 80 mph. Fast enough for me. Any advice for a beginner that has seen enough wrecks to be scared? I've only had it up to 10 mph around my neighborhood. But I've only drove it one day for a few minutes. Maybe Chris would do a beginner video for women?

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

There are A lot of great schools from Beginner to expert. Also check out @motoJitsu he has a bunch of great info.

[@hoagiesherlin7732]

I hope you went too the falls just below bridal veil it's spectacular

[@bandit-1250]

Parsons branch, rich Mt road out of Cades Cove. If you are ever in the area 👍

[@chuckusa1139]

I'm a new fan. I trust your judgement because of you're experience but IMHO, ditch the big tent and cots. Mainly it seems to be dangerous to carry all that weight. Keep having fun and good luck.

[@willieplasencia]

I see new riding gear on Chris. Please do tell us more about the gear and reason why you chose it. I am a fan of Hi Viz and cause I luv u guys would like yo kmow why this wasn't considered. Safe riding guys!!

[@mrg7821]

I'm surprised at the temp of "43 last night".. really in June!

[@Daniel5Foot7Ninja1]

What happened to Rich's Harley?

[@cabinvibesebaystore8956]

New sub! Liked 😀🙏👍

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks for Joining us.

[@ClassicRider]

Hi - I was hoping to find one of your videos where packing rain gear. Please let me ask, since I figure you are experts at this point, what is the best raingear solution when having a leather bike jacket underneath, or even chaps, which might get a little bulky? - from what I have seen on AMZ, most assume no leather or other jackets underneath - Thanks for your guidance -

[@dandial3733]

For bacon lovers....if you're in Michigan, stop at Tony's I75 Restaurant in Birch Run. SPLIT a BLT! It's amazing.

[@brianhoffies4846]

Chris, how are you liking the TR?

[@wantsomething3319]

If you guys ever come to New Jersey, first off, better let me know you're here so we can meet. But David Bradley chocolate has chocolate covered bacon. I've yet to try it though. Jayman...

[@davetheproudtexson4734]

Ahh. I figured it out. Y’all rode 2 up to get your new bike. Now you are headed back to Arkansas from Georgia

[@2kanchoo]

I love my huge nelson rigg bag. Between that and the saddlebags I usually end up bringing extra crap simply because I have empty space after packing. An entire bottle of whiskey... WHY NOT, extra clothes I "might" want but don't need.. WHY NOT! My shorty AND my full face helmet... what the heck! lol.

[@edwardmiller6353]

Am curious about what you tended to overpack. Clothing? Great video as always!

[@spymaine89]

all your experiences. how?

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

I know we think we can’t live without it.

[@richgeorge6306]

Chris, I see you have highway pegs on your Tiger. What brand are they and where did you get them? Thanks for the videos, they're very entertaining and educational.

[@flyinggyros9745]

Another great video. Hey Rich, what tent is that? Alan

[@parkview113]

chris. very quick ... r u pleased with the 900 over the 1250!? really interested to know. Bill in UK on 1250 GS Rallye. 69 years old & & starting to find GS weight a pain

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes Bill but this is the GT so it has a smaller front tire and is on Mag wheels. It's about 100lbs light than the GS

[@parkview113]

@@TwoWheelsBigLife thanks for getting back Chris My interest nainly was to hear whether you were pleased with the new bike and thogh its a detail , the smaller size of the rear top box over the more commodious GS version ? ... Your "switch" I found relevant to my own position and forbthis reason was interested... Bill in the UK on a 1250 GS Rallye TE

[@teresavanwinkle194]

What type of cots do you all sleep on?

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

We use the Helinox Cots. Here’s a link. Super strong I tripped and fell on one and it did not bend. Helinox Sleeping Cot amzn.to/39XeLia

[@roegiersmusic]

Thank you for another great video! I just paused the video midway and used your promo code at Nelson Rigg to purchase the Journey Highway Cruiser Magnetic Tank Bag! Thank you! Cheers from MN! 🤘🏻😎🇺🇸

[@ourfunhousekids]

You didn’t ride the roller coaster at Goats On The Roof? You missed out on a LOT of fun!

[@sheilahenry7279]

Can you still find free or cheap camping w/ this load?

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes we can there is always room for a tent at a campground.

[@scottrussell6646]

Excuse me for asking, I realize the dates of actual events may not line up with the dates published. But did you not just come to Douglasville Georgia, buy the Triumph, drive it all the way back to Arkansas and then come all the way back to Hiawassee Georgia this week? Seems a little excessive, just saying.

[@PJMCG19]

Is Rich sporting a new jacket?

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes it’s a Joe Rocket mesh

[@hondaryder3779]

We are overloaded, let's have some Chocolate covered bacon.😁

[@charlesyell6318]

What has happen to the camper and truck, and why are back to tent camping?

[@ronwarber535]

I must have missed a few episodes. When did you change to a triumph tiger? I had a triumph some time ago. Not the most reliable machine, mine broke down a few times and I trade back to a BMW.

[@Steve-ec6ed]

I always wondered about the long term reliability of the GS. Have you guys had any issues or major problems?

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Nothing major. Our type of riding is better now

[@NomadMonster]

We also have "Goats on the Roof" in the Community of Coombs, Vancouver Island, B.C. Canada. You should visit. 🙂 Population 1300.

[@ottomatic7823]

Chris, please please, which Nelson Ring cover are you using for the Triumph? I need a new one for my 900 Rally Pro, but which size did you get?

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

It is the large ADV cover. Be sure to you 2WBL20

[@ottomatic7823]

Just save $21.99 on my Nelson Rigg order! Thanks!

[@jonathonscott7776]

Video WELL done! Hope you caught up with Zee Traveller. I'm sure she's a wealth of information and also a Most Excellent motorcycle ambassador!

[@peterpuller8569]

how does the Tiger 900 compare to the BMW GS 1250?

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

So much better for Chris. Lighter and nimble.