Arizona | First Day on the Road Motorcycle Camping 

Website for this video: www.norenfilms.com/videos/first-day-on-the-road-motorcycle-camping-in-arizona/

I'm dangerously close to an addiction, where I sit at my computer all day and night, refreshing the RU-vid page while desperately awaiting the next Motorcycle Travel Channel video. I need my fix!

The best camping touring motorcycle channel by far in the world

Damn that was good! Thank you for demonstrating your camera attach points! Looking forward to more episodes

Love my Australian merino wool undergarments and socks. They are a real game changer, a true revelation. Planning on getting some merino shirts soon too. I have bamboo shirts which perform a similar function but aren’t as good when wet. Love both of these natural and renewable fibres which are also great for the environment. I also use the TKC70 ROCKS rear tyre and apart from wearing a bit faster than I like, they’re an incredibly good tyre. Excellent on and off road, wet or dry. Thanks for sharing your journey, it’s so easy to enjoy your cinematic productions and clearly that’s a credit to your talent.

Thank you again for giving great encouragement to get and do the thing. Alway enjoy your videos, and even the work with the BDR series. Looking forward to much more.

Thanks to Noraly, this area looks familiar without even visiting in person! 🙂

Absolutely love your video productions. So beautiful & well crafted. Thanks for the inspiration. Looking forward to further episodes in this series.

always the best in moto videography, and a great story teller imo...happy trails

Great video thank you very well done thanks for taking us along cheers to ya.

Really liking the series so far; great production. Thank you.

Living the dream, I'd say. Looks great. Keep having a good time!

Great video. I love watching these pro channels because I learn how to get better at content creation. Very well put together, thanks!

Always great to have you back! You're like comfort food 🤣🤣

So glad somebody referred me to your journey. When Itchy Boots finished her mega trip, I had nothing to watch. You are in my back yard right now and I have been to most of these places by car or Jeep and most of the paved road sections via motorcycle. As a relatively new drone operator, I really admire your skill with the drone, your GoPros, and your video camera shots. I can't imagine how much stop and start that takes while getting from A to B. As somebody mentioned below, now my day is not complete until I get my AZ to BC fix. Thanks for the great video travel log.

I don't even ride motorcycles but this is an amazing adventure series. I look forward to all your next episodes.

My Dad retired from the Army and was stationed nearby and lived in Bisbee several times in the 50s. My parents loved it there.

Hi Sterling, thank you for this pure pleasure…can’t wait for the rest! Ride safe. Marc, Quebec, Canada 🏍😉

What an awesome start to this adventure!👍👍

Solo Riding...I think this is the answer for guys like me who also have a "calling" for adventure but don't necessarily have other riders to take these trips with (bike limitations, vacation time, money). Thanks for detailing your travels and sharing...really helping others with the same passions who have yet to fully execute these rides. Stirs the soul!!

Beautiful. Great stuff and I'm using many of your ideas..planning to anyway. I just bought a new Tiger 900 Rally Pro, to go moto camping and adventure traveling...will leave San Diego...and...head down into Baja or...straight East and check out Bisbee too LOL. I was very much interested in free camping places and wasn't really aware there were so many. Not sure where to find them but I'll start looking. I got the Insta360 X3 camera as well as several GoPros too. The Insta360 is amazing simple, easy, fast and gives you all the options after one recording, of what you want to see, which is awesome. That telescoping pole and hang down kitchen is a great idea! What pole did you get for that? Good luck, be safe and I'll pray for you and your journey too!

I took a 3 month solo motorbike trip from Nova Scotia to California and back in the summer of 2018 in my BMW S1000RR. I ordered custom luggage bags from Germany, changed the seat to a sergeant seat, packed in my camping gear and off I went. had never done anything like that before. It was the absolute best adventure I had ever been on. The s1000rr held up excellently, i stuck mostly to paved back roads, but there were times I found myself on gravel roads (not ideal for the s1000rr). I would take a break every 200 kms when I would fill up with gas, and the only part of my body that would get uncomfortable would be my bum after 2-3 hours riding, but a break would sort it out. Can't wait to do something similar again, but next time I will do it on an adventure bike, although I must say it's great fun riding the s1000rr. People couldn't believe I came from Nova Scotia on a sportsbike when they would meet me in mid and western america!

Amazing scenery and master photography by you, thanks,,,

Absolutely marvelous. You really captured the ethos and beauty of motorcycle travel and camping.

Sequestered in my Vancouver Island home suffering through winter and patiently watching this series unfold. Epic 👍

He's the man. I have learned a lot from his videos. He has an amazing experiences for filming on an adventures trips. Keep it up and always enjoying your video Sterling. Thank you.

It's exhilarating and calming at the same time. So enjoyable! Cheers, shawn

Your channel has really invigorated my interest in motorcycle camping and long distance travel. What an amazing way to disconnect.

This guy is awesome. Very personable and real. I am a BMW motorcycle guy for life. I am enjoying his content. He is very relatable to the everyday guy. Please more content.

I grew up in AZ; my Dad was born in BC. I’m really looking forward to this adventure! 😃

My boyfriend and I are so excited to watch this series, Sterling! We call you the Mr. Rogers of ADV riding and love watching your videos!

Your video of motorcycle trips is the best of what is on RU-vid)

Getting way too stoked for each episode to come out. I’m such a homebody, but your riding solo series are making me not want to be such a hermit!

Awesome video, Sterling, as always 👏 👌.

Beautiful country!!👍

I think you're one of the best videographer/ storytellers on RU-vid...keep up the great content!

Love how appreciative you are of your experiences. It really comes through in your images and dialogue.

I’m lovin’ it! I hope to follow along with you the whole way. I just bot a Harley Pan America, have side bags on order, plus a Corbin seat. My hope is to be out there on some long trips real soon. In the meantime it’s inspiring to watch you do it! Thanks so much!

I learn a lot watching your videos. Beautiful landscape. Thanks a lot

Sir Sterling, YOU really inspire me... Thanks

Sterling, it was awesome to stay at the Jonquil and spend some time chatting with you and Eva. I wish I could’ve stayed for maradi gras and celebrated a bit … I will be back for another stay and maybe with a dual sport to explore the area with. Thanks for signing the pannier lid and you keep on inspiring riders with every vid. Love both of you!

Yes!!! Now I’m having a great day!

Sterling, I have been watching your videos for years now and I can honestly say that they lift my spirits, inspire me and educate me! Absolutely the best! Can’t wait to get out on my ATAS.

Sterling Great stuff! Bisbee and your hotel are my #1 this summer. My kind of town for sure. Almost riding weather here in New England and we are all itching to get out. Ride SAFE and BE safe! Cheers

Awesome 👏 Thank you 👍🏻

you have mastered mc camping. great tips & tricks . ~ JDS/CT

Really appreciate that you make a point of mentioning that one doesn't have to always ride like your pants are on fire to enjoy a trip. So many blogs are only focused on blasting through an area as fast as possible and they're missing the point imho. Smooth trails to you...

Great music, smart packing, well organized…of course interesting motorcycle journeys. Already registered. Thanks for making RU-vid more entertaining but productive

Hi Sterling I’m a rider from Colombia South America I really enjoy your channel and the way you tell us and shows your vision of the ride and shooting I’m photographer and I want to tell you have a really good way to put us on your shoes, thanks for sharing with us your vision and your beautiful country I hope one day have the opportunity to meet you, cheers from Colombia

The start of a journey is always exciting to see where it takes you in the end!!!

Sterling, you are the Master Editor of Videography! Really enjoy the variation of scenes, the historical waypoints, camping tips and observations. Looking forward to each episode.

Love riding down by the border. The section to Arivaca is amazing

Excellent video -- thank you for sharing. It's a bit chilly here so no riding for me today, this will do fine! 7 degrees F qualifies as chilly, right?

Outstanding!! What a great start to the series!! Going to love this! Thank's for being a huge inspiration too!

G’day from Australia. I have been subscribed for a little while now and have to say I love the new filming and narration approach mate. Very engaging and inspiring. Keep it up!

Love it. I can’t wait for the next episode 🙌🏻

Fabulous cinematography thanks for sharing

What a great adventure. Thanks for sharing it with us!

Your set up for the bike is amazing, well thought out and loving the journey so far.

Danke Sterling, so good to see you on (and off) the road again. You are living in a great country for this kind of motorcycle adventure and you’re doing an excellent job as a videographer. Thanks again and always be safe!

Every video you make it’s better than the previous one!! THANKS!!

O man, Noren, your videos are always 👍👍 it always inspiring ❤ Thank you for never stop making videos and never stop riding 💡

Excited to follow along on your journey to BC!

Enjoyed watching Sterling!

Excited to see the latest drop. Great start and always appreciate your commentary and creativity. Do you have a planned schedule for new videos from the trip?

Great start.....Thank you again for making the effort....Cheers from Canada.

Looks very enjoyable 😊. Both the ride and camp site..

EXCELLENT! Thanks for presenting!

Really enjoying for bike camping videos , keeps me inspired to get out on my bike

That was awesome Sterling, really looking forward to your journey.

Thx for sharing, Sterling. Quick snippets of future episodes looks fantastic. Ride safe !👍🏽

Looking forward to seeing where you end up riding in BC (my home). There are some amazing places, both on and off-road. The Duffy Lake Road is one of the best roads I've ridden in the West, and has access to some amazing backcountry riding.

I had some of the best views up at Coronado National Monument the morning I left the Jonquil motel. Can’t wait for the next episodes!

Very well done professional presentation!! Keep them coming!!

Great video! I always enjoy the shots of the bike going by! These shots are always hard to get when in a group and I apricate the extra time you're putting into these videos.

I travel on a BMW K1600, but seeing where you go and your videos so beautifully produced, I think I miss a lot sticking to paved roads. I’m also an experienced off-road rider (thanks Dad!) and my brother rides a GS 1200, so I’m seeing a GS in my future 🤩

Another reason why this channel is extra cool - he's riding a R1200GS Rallye! Probably the nicest color scheme as well that BMW ever did... I'm biased, though, since I own one.

Was looking forward to your next video and was excited to hear that it will be another series. Great work Sterling. Thank you for sharing your gift with all of us. As an east coaster I look forward to a chance to visit the west on my bike and maybe even pop into the Jonquil.

Thanks for the episode. Really good music selection also.

Very enjoyable like always, thanks 😊

As a filmmaker and photographer I spend a lot of time pining after Lynch or Kubrick, but I have to say these films you make sure resonate with me. I'm an "up north MN" cyclist, your videos have made me want to explore the deserts, stay at your hotel, where preparedness makes for a great day. I'm loving the look you get out of the Fuji. Can't wait to follow this one, and make my own plans. Kudos and see you soon.

Sterling, incredible filming and narration as we have come to expect. Your route and approach to travel on this trip epitomizes the meaning of adventure that appeals to many.

So excited to see a notification from your channel. I just started my Marino wool journey. I think it's going to cut down on my packing and some stink. Hopefully, you trip inspires me to camp more. It's a little harder to free camp in the east though.

Love the yellow Wolfman bags!

I like that you're already providing content, even though you're not far from home! It's easy to get caught up in the mindset of "when I get to , I'll start filming, because that's what everyone wants to see", which often just isn't the case. It's the story of your journey that is enjoyable for those of us following! Thanks for another great episode!

Great job Sterling

Sterling, another Sunday morning spent living the open road vicariously through your lens and narration. Looks like you’ll have enough episodes to keep me busy for a while. Thanks for the fun adventures.

Amazing! I've ridden down there before, but you found things I haven't seen. Need to come back to your hotel, and ride down there again. Thank you Sterling!

Can't wait to join you for this series! Awesome videos Sterling - keep em coming!

Great details, as someone who is heading to the UK and Europe this coming summer with the intention of shooting a lot of video this is very helpful!

Excellent!

Incredible! The filming, the riding. Thanks for sharing your experience. I ride a GS 1200 like yours. Never off road. Learning a lot by watching you. Thanks

I love everything about this video/series. To me, a series done by somebody who is both a professional videographer and a seasoned adventure rider hits the absolute sweet spot. Can’t wait for the next episode.

Hi Sterling, awesome video. So inspiring. Regards Ad The Netherlands

Well done!!!

Nice work, love the attention to detail on all the filming. And the route and goals for places to camp don't suck.

*desire to quit desk job intensifies*

we used to take our jeep on this road a minute ago glad to see it's in acceptable repair.

Very well done video! Amazing campsite, too. Thanks for sharing the experience!!

Absolutely love your production. Enjoying following you. You tell the story with a level of maturity and with content that is very relatable. Being close to your age, lesser riding skills and minimal camping experience, looking forward to learning from you.