Prepping for a Moto Camp Trip

If this is your first time moto camping, or its been awhile, we highly suggest giving this blog a good read to help keep you prepared and safe for anything the road may throw at you.

2-3 Week Prior: Safety

•    Have your bike serviced well BEFORE you head out. You should always take responsibility for your own bike to, from, and during any moto adventure. If things go sideways, you will almost certainly be the one to pay the price for skipping out on maintenance. Make sure that baby is tuned up and roadworthy!

•    Check your motorcycle insurance to verify it's up to date and see if you have roadside assistance. It's not 100% necessary, but the usual low cost of adding roadside assistance/towing is a nice safety net to haul with you.  We have had to use it before and it is way cheaper than paying for a tow. 

1 Week Prior : Pack Your Bike  

Safety First!!! Packing your moto is one of the most important things you will do. We suggest packing everything at least 1 week prior and doing a shake down ride to ensure nothing is loose or hanging. Things happen fast on two wheels and a loose strap or item can easily get sucked into your wheel which could seriously hurt you or your friends riding near you. 

Packing Suggestions

  • Hand sanitizer
  • Tent
  • Sleeping Pad - this thermal layer will keep you warm and give you a bit of extra comfort. 
  • Sleeping Bag + Camp pillow - quality is everything. In most cases, sleeping bags that are set up for backpacking are just the right size and rated for similar temps to what you'll find when you are moto camping. Always check the weather and make sure your bag matches up with the coldest nights you'll be sleeping through. 
  • Eye mask and ear plugs. Trust us! Even if you aren't used to them, campgrounds can be noisier and brighter than you would hope. 
  • Headlamp - LED is the best way to go. You’ll need this especially going back and forth for those late night porto potty trips.
  • Water bottle - Seems like a no-brainer, but you can't allow yourself to be stranded without water.
  • Wet wipes / face wipes - Our go to is Burt’s Bees wipes. They will save your life if you remember to use them each night to wipe the dirt off
  • Toiletries + EXTRA toilet paper. It's for your own good. 
  •  Extra fuel - Rotopax & MSR make different options depending on what your rack set up looks like. 
  • Clothes that match the environment you will be in.
  • Zip ties
  • A couple of sandwich bags in case it rains and you need to create a waterproof way of carrying your phone.
  • Battery or AUX power source to charge your electronics
  • Multi-tool
  • Tool kit / roll
  • Swimsuit if you plan on hitting the beach + micro fiber towel for showers (they dry super fast and pack down great!) 
  • Flip flops (super shitty ones for public showers)
  • $$ always have cash on you no matter what. A lot of times banks will cut off your card as you nickel and dime your visa at the gas pump or a state park will require a small fee. 
  • Camera, GoPro, or Insta360
  • Positive mental attitude. 

Hot Tips

  • Keep a print out of directions and emergency #s on you
  • Plan your gas stops (ALWAYS)
  • Give your travel plans to a family member
  • Bring at least $30 in ones. Sometimes beaches and parks have paid parking only.
  • Call your bank and let them know you are traveling. When you nickel and dime the gas pump to fill up your moto, banks sometimes think it’s fraud and will cut your card off.
  • HYDRATE! Drink water at every single stop you make and stay hydrated at the event. I drink about a gallon of water a day while at BRO.
  • Create a icloud folder to share your trip among friends! These memories will last a lifetime
  • Weather: As always, check the weather before you roll
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