This video is about Biker Bushcraft gear. I am using my full kit as I would for an extended trip. Please feel free to ask questions about any of the gear you see in this video. You may contact me directly at bikerbushcraft@gmail.com
I'm taking a 2 week trek on my Road King thru the Rockies this summer. Been trying to figure out what isn't needed due to capacity restrictions on the bike. I look forward to seeing the other videos you have.
Save friend, Even though we do not understand other languages, we like to watch channels from other countries. Even through the images we have learned many things! Congratulations on channel friend, you go far! Big hug
I watched you start your fire old school like I did when I was a kid. I use to collect the lint from the dryer at home in a bag and man does that stuff go up in flames!
only just discovered your channel, and have watched what i think are your first two episodes. I like a lot of what i have seen, have a few questions, but ill watch some episodes first, because you may have already covered off what i am thinking about. Here in Australia, I do some similar solo getaway camping, You already have me re-thinking some of my setup. Thank you.
Antony Pilepich thanks for watching. My kit changes according to where I am going. My kit is always changing as I find new gear or new needs. I hope you can find some gear ideas that work for you and where you ride.
I liked seeing what u pack on ur trips... kinda cool! Cast iron is the way to go! I go truck camping sometimes n have a cast iron pan that's part of my kitchen tool set too. Love that thing! Mine is just slightly bigger than urs only because when I catch fish, sometimes I fry it in there... but sometimes I also wrap it up in foil and cook it that way too - with butter n garlic salt... mmmmmm.
cillaloves2fish i fish too but catching is another story. I used to carry foil with me all the time but i found it is not much more space to carry proper cookware. I have a small grille for fish (see my "Road Trip" video). Fish also cooks really well on a stick.
I love riding my CBR600f4i to the mts and go bushcrafting and camping bro. Dont know if my back can take it after an accident where someone rearended my car, but im getting better. Will have to try again someday. Thanks for the video and inspiration buddy. Stay safe and have fun.
There are a few riders out there going off the beaten path on sport bikes. That is totally what my channel stands for! Get out and enjoy! I can relate to recovering from the crash. I wish you the best and hope you can get back out there to do what makes you happy.
Bushy, I may have missed a video but have you tried using Fatwood or pinehearts... very good firestarter, just a few shavings will get a fire to blazing, its everywhere in a pine or evergreen forest, smells good too, a baggie full will do the trick thanks
Maybe I missed it, but what do you use to filter your water? I like how you split your wood, haven't seen that before. Haha.. the cows, I hiked in Switzerland and all you heard was bells... I miss that. Nothing better than a steak cooked over the fire. I love my mora too. Thanks for sharing, I enjoy these longer videos.
Thank you! The length of the videos is a constant challenge here on youtube. With the more involved things I am doing it is often hard to make them short. I have a lifestraw for emergencies but generally I try to haul in enough water for the time I am stationary. In the higher elevations simply boiling is usually enough but if I am stuck with river water at lower elevations where I don't know what is upstream I have a few techniques to get as little sediment as possible. For drinking water I use coffee filters to get the rest of the grit out after I boil. If I am using the water for cooking the grit usually is not noticeable The wood slitting techniques is just something I picked up along the way. As long as the wood is heavier than the head it makes sense to flip it over for the second strike. If the head is heavier then keep it on top. Generally the wood is heavier.
found your channel through a shout out from Spirit Forest (Thank you for that btw!) ... I like that your in my neck of the woods which gives me variety of idea's on locations ... oh ... those Asparagus, a little bit of bacon bits (if you don't want to bring bacon) and some baby onions will elevate them to a whole new level ...
Anthony Maske thank for watching. Feel free to ask about any of the locations you see in my videos. Only a few spots I won’t share but I am happy to tell you where the rest are.
I hope you do not mind a bike question rather than a bushcraft question. When you ride on one of your adventures how many miles do you usually travel. I ask this question because you do not use a windshield and you have some moderate ape hanger bars. Don't your arms get tired like that.
Great question. I am not sure how I missed your comment but hope you see the response. I usually have a windshield on for longer trips and it makes a big difference. For shorter trips, staying within the state I don't run it on the Softail. Although I do on my Road King. I have always run apehangers and find them comfortable. 15" on most bikes is just about level for me and I am comfortable for as long as I can stay in the seat.
setting up would be so much easier with help...do you typically go alone? smart to have your ground cloth layered for pack-away....really cool that you make a lean-to against your bike. I thought about getting the little yeti-tumbler!! your stove advantage is great love that method. I really need to step up my game with cooking outdoors. what is your favorite tripod brand? we can't live without coffee either!!! did you make your basmati bags??
Beerbelliedtravelers i am generally alone these days but my wife has always travelled with me until recently. My set up is really easy even with one person. I have since moved to a different twig stove but definitely like the option of a separate burner. I have a couple of Manfrottos I really like. We need to challenge each other around some recipes in the future. The rice we bought for years came in those bags. Have not been able to find it lately so not sure if they changed packaging or we just aren't shopping the same places.
That’s awesome I’m sure it’s odd to travel without her. I know it would be weird for me without Dana. I LOVE monfrotto I hope you’d say that brand. Pro master is great too. Barely less money but love it. My basmati comes in plastic bags lol I’m not cool like you
It never bothered me but some find it uncomfortable to have anything on the bars. For me if it is balanced and not too much wind drag it is not a problem. The weight might be 10 pounds at most.
Dude, you're so groovy about everything, watching you is like eating potato chips, I can't stops! haha! Dig the hog. You're doing everything I want to do. Stay upright between the lines and keep up the coolness.
OK so as soon as you used the word groovy I knew I had to check out your channel. Funny you should mention that staying upright thing. Saturday did not go so well Stay tuned for a video later today where I will talk about that.
Great video, man. Plan to camp this summer on my 2000 Moto Guzzi V11. Like your hat. What style is it and where do I find one. Thanks and keep the videos coming.
I was just looking for a way to incorporate my thru hiking gear and bush crafting gear in to a primitive camping bike tour. Is rain gear a 3 item set (person, bike, and tarp or just person and bike) Cool setup; much thanks
Just found your channel. Husband wants to try motorcycle camping off his fat bob. Man you take a lot of stuff on that heritage. Iron skillet alone is 3-4 lbs. how did you keep from burning all the seasoning off your cast iron. Need to know where you got that hat. enjoyed the vid.
Hi Patricia, thank you for watching. The weight of the gear is not really an issue, just a matter of distributing it properly. A 120 pound passenger weighs allot more than all my gear combined. As for the seasoning, the pan seems to do fine over an open fire. I usually just wipe it out and never use soap on it. As for the hat, I don't remember for sure. I have had it for many years.
hey,bro.,spirit forrest sent me over! your channel looks really interesting! i just subbed and rang the bell! stay well and recover quickly,brother! im praying for you!
Hey man, love your stuff, very informative. What size pan do you take? I only have a 12inch and that thing just takes up too much space on the bike! Keep the content coming.
Hi Laurie, thank you for watching! I have a 7" pan that I discovered is a collectible. The closest I was able to find to match it is the 6" Lodge. It works great for one person and fits in the saddle bag.
biker! your making me want to camp right now so bad! not in Michigan........but in cali lol too cold right now... well more over too wet outside. cold I can handle. I knew you had fantastic gear but this video really laid it all out man. I wish I had a ton of biker friends to promote you to lol.... my tattoo artist is in a biker gang in Detroit. .....your kit is super cool man! still watching ill comment at the end....
I have a packable camp chair that I won from a Mountain_manly give away on Instagram. Once I am back to making videos I will be doing a review on that chair.
Hi Glenn, I frequently camp in bear country. Same precautions on the bike as hiking, keep food away from the camp and inaccessible. I have seen evidence of bears in my camp at night but have not been bothered by them.
Alexander Phillips thank for the question. It is oil cloth. It is a waterproofing process that includes linseed oil and a wax finish. I just had a couple of custom tarps built and if the work well I will have them available to purchase. Oil cloth is heavy. These tarps can weigh upwards of 10 pounds. But they are very traditional and durable. You might never have to replace it.
NC bushcraft thanks for showing what you take. I have the desire to do some motorcycle bushcraft. Maybe one day we will have a biker bushcraft weekend, or more.
Off. I do have some netting and may use it later this year but off season the bugs aren’t bad and in California bugs aren’t as bad as many other places.
Karl Kaiser my mantra has always been use what you have to be comfortable. That doesn’t mean going out unprepared but it does mean if you have lemons make lemon m’arrange pie.
i miss so much the camgrounds in USA ^^ here a camping looks like that, us.zooverresources.com/images/E241103L1B1815187D0W900H675/Municipal-du-Plateau-Saint-Michel.jpg cost almost same price than a hotel, with a place to put one small tente and a small french shitty car, without any table or primitive bbq, and 50 people/sq feet....
@@BikerBushcraft i didnt see it like that but, you are right about social atmosphere. thing is, i am more like you . thats why usually we make camping outside campgrounds, just open space, our bikes, a tarp and hammock to stay discret and nobody around :). facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3429301177144279&set=a.393574710716956&type=3&theater
Karl Kaiser none taken. This is a view of all of my gear. I adjust what I carry for the specific trip. I have also refined my gear since I started these videos. Stay tuned for an updated gear video.
