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I watched the precursor video to this one and could not get over the comments about the food! It amazed me that adv riders(?) would actually think you pack a week’s, two week’s, a month’s worth of food at a time on a bike! Once you leave the USA you realize that the rest of civilization actually kind of shops, buys or harvest daily what they need for chow. Excellent follow up video!

I started my RTW in 2017 on my 690 Rally with 60lbs of gear! With fuel, the bike and gear totalled 445lbs. Within a month, the gear was halved to about 30lbs. Total weight was still too heavy for my taste, so I built a 500exc the following year and switched to a GL Coyote rack less bag, small tank bag and kept my hydration pack. Total weight with fuel now hovers around 300-325lbs. Far better in the steep and deep! What I didn’t see you mention was what I’ve found to be mandatory for single cylinder bikes is an assortment of spare fasteners, levers, oil and filters, chamois cloth for the dodgy fuel fill ups, a liter bottle for fuel, tape, zip ties etc. In all about 12lbs of stuff. Saved my bacon and others’ many times!

Awesome crew! We've said it before, and we'll say it again.. RTW Paul has the voice of an angel and mad packing skills to boot. 🥾

One man’s comfort is another man's hardship, went from a full Mosko Backcountry kit of around 110lts, to the R40 and Stinger8, with little loss or compromise. The more you ride, the more you realise how little you need.

You inspired me four years ago and still re-inspired me today!

As someone who is building up a light adventure bike an FE501 this video made a huge amount of sense and I thank you for sharing as you now have a new subscriber 👍🏻

I actually also have a sink stopper.. tired of stuffing socks in there... you can safe the sink stopper by using your mystery bag will it with the dirty clothes and will in soap and shake and massage it ...same to clear water it... :)

that's amazing! Thanks for sharing Paul!

Paul is such a treasure. Thanks to Paul for sharing with you, and thanks to you for sharing with us. Much appreciated.

Awesome video Paul, thanks for sharing the info and your knowledge! 👍👍

This might be the first video that Taco Mike is silent!😅. Thanks for putting together my Ultimate 501s build! Worth every penny!

Woo more rtw paul. Loved your rtw packing guide 😁

Impressive...!! Thanks for sharing Paul...All the best from Canada.

Good info Paul, great to see you’re always looking to improve in every facet of moto travel. Also great to see you’ve still got your 500 exc, I remember you buying that bike when you found it online, we were in Caraz, Peru at the time. Cheers from Jardín, Colombia 🇨🇴 Ged

What a great setup. Thank you so much for the great detail and concise video. Blessings to you 🙏

Thank you for the thorough review

Nice kit. Thanks for the rundown.

Thanks for taking the time to show us what you pack. I love these videos because we can all pick up a tip of two from each other, and RTW Paul has forgotten more about moto camping than most of us will ever know.

Love it. I’m travelling with 18 litres for a 4-day trip and it’s liberating. Less things to worry about means you can get on the road quicker. Also, you can get clever and book campsites with tables or near places to eat.

Reallly interesting and inspiring, thank you very much for this video👌

exactly how I’m doing it! 😍 I have a bit more of the tech stuff for work, and some more tools. but I love your setup. As soon as I’m back from Africa, I’ll sort out some stuff and continue on a lighter bike with a lighter setup. Thank you for being a huge inspiration! ❤️

Good info here. I've wanted some Mosko bags and have leaned toward the 40, but was nervous about spending the money and then finding out that it wouldn't be enough space. This video makes me feel much better about them. Now to pare down my own kit to the size of yours.

I love watching videos to see what other people are doing. Gives me good ideas and it's fun to see better ways of optimizing how to travel. But if you aren't this optimized yet and don't have the option to go and get better gear, don't let that stop you! My first ever "Adventure trip" was on an indian FTR with a cheap universal backseat pack and a backpacking pack strapped to the top of it. That was still one of my favorite trips to date. Go do the thing, get the experience and have fun!

Hells yes! Stellar set up. I used the 40L for 2 weeks in Baja last year…perfect

Nice to see you again Paul. Nice to see how your gear has evolved over time and experience.

Great video, Paul, very informative.

well done - trying tp drop my weight, and love the ideas and justifications for all the gear!

cool! an inspiration then, still an inspiration now!

Awsome! I just pulled my gear out of winter storage for a lookover the other week and was immediately struck with the "why the hell have I been carrying **this** thing along for a whole season?". Admittedly, I'm not as pared down *^yet** but then again, half the fun is getting experience - finding out what works and what's unnecessary - optimising - and then rinsing and repeating. One real eye-opener was a comment someone made - "Do a full service using only the tools you carry on the road." And so I did, including swapping both tires/fixing a self-induced flat while at it. Teeny Toolkit won't replace shop tools any day soon, but I feel safer knowing that I've got the things necessary to make a fix **and** I know how to use them.

Super great content, really enjoyed it. Love the tagline. Go and get you some adventure. In fact, my KTM 890 adventure S model is loaded up, for my adventures this weekend in Southern California.👍👍😎

Real good loadout! Mike @ Taco is a cool dude.

Excellent first hand experience. As you all know, the region of the world when combined with seasons and altitude will influence needs as well. Alaska in October, Colombia at 4000m, etc

I ride from SoCal, down to Cabo and back and do offroad as well...and I have to take extra fuel and extra water too. Headlamp and solar Luci Light also, plus tech stuff like 360 camera and GoPro and chargers/battery and a tablet for navigation too...plus off bike shoes for walking around. Which is why i ride a 900cc Tiger Rally ADV bike....

I was decently into ultralight backpacking prior to getting a bike and having it consume my life and I was pretty surprised to see how little cross-over there is in the two spaces. Whenever I bring it up people say that weight doesn't matter as much for moto-camping, volume is more important. And to that I agree to a certain extent, any weight added to the bike is going to effect handling though. More importantly, low weight and low volume usually go hand in hand. Riding is much easier with less stuff and there's actually not that much of a comfort sacrifice.

Excellent, im learning less is more.

It's good to see a vid by @RTW Paul. I'm amazed at how light he is able to travel the world.

Good to see rtw paul

The first time you come home from a big trip and realize how much of the crap you packed you NEVER TOUCHED, it will floor you. Good video. The biggest luggage I ever had was the R40's. I'm smaller than that now.

My hats off to you sir, Very minimalistic. How do you not have that one extra thing that makes you happy other than your camera? Like for me it's a 40oz double wall bottle for so I can keep a cold beer for out on the trail at camp. everybody else can have their stupid chair. Cheers from Utah!

Just got off a week long BDR on a big twin. Of course my bike is heavy (but I’m proficient), and my gear is a compromise of comfort, cost, weight, and practicality. I shudder to think how much it all weighs in total, but as long as I/you are having fun it’s all good! So much weight and capacity is used up by stuff for the bike, especially tubes and tools (GOTTA have a good air compressor IMO, has saved my bacon countless times). Thanks for the inspiration to keep trimming those pounds!

I love the Mosko stuff….. I have all three rackless sets…. The one thing I wish Pete would do, is add a check valve to help release air from the bags…. Your lock and cable…. Not for me… I just use a single pad lock with a bit longer “loop” the look is about two inches when closed….. and I just put it through the rear chain ring… if they want it bad enough, they’re going to get it anyway. I don’t use a tent anymore… a 8x8 tarp is smaller and lighter yet…. There are some tarps out there that are made just for sleeping in… or can be used for sleeping in…. I’ve spent money on hammocks, and the hammock thing, just doesn’t work for me.. You mentioned your two tents, the one that’s smaller and cheaper, but I’m very sure that’s definitely not the case after your custom made carbon fiber tent poles…. I looked into that as well… cause it’s hard to find tent poles shorter than 24 inches… I just looked to the marines and how they slept in fox holes and what not…. Tall grasses make a nice warm bed…

Thanks!

pretty dialed kit, thanks for sharing. im running a similar set up only thing ive changed recently is using dry laundry sheets over liquid (not sure if your is liquid or powder?). inflatable pillows are magic and greatly help the ride the next day. enjoy the ride!

Awesome to see how much you've reduced your load. FYI, you kinda hand waved the Mosko rack system as "....a little bit of weight, but not much...". That system weight about 8-10 lbs before you put the first piece of gear into it. There's room to save some LBs by reconsidering your luggage choice.

Very impressive

Very good. Brilliant proof that the 40 is more than adequate for long distance travel.

Perfect.

Thanks man

Very good list and demonstration, thanks! There is light, and there is 'stupid' light....glad to see you completely in the realm of common sense light! I probably missed it but what I didn't see was any small 'possibles' bag with screws/bolts, tie-wraps, tape, etc. and any form of First Aid! Cheers, and ride safe!

You're a good guy Paul

I enjoyed the previous version of this video when it was released and enjoyed this ultralight version as well. I enjoyed ultralight backpacking in the 70s and 80s, but it's become much more ultralight recently and has left me behind. After watching this video, where RTW Paul shows us the ultralight camping equipment that he carries that is appropriate for Appalachian Trail through hiker gram weenies, I should change the name of my KZfaq channel from Ultralight Motorcycle Camping to Lightweight Motorcycle Camping. When moto camping, I prefer reliability and comfort too much to carry 25 pounds of camping equipment. I carry more like 35 pounds, and 40+ pounds including a generous tool roll.

Thanks for the update! What about spare oil filters? Oil? How often did you end up changing oil on your trips?

Does this mean @RTWPaul is going to start traveling on the 500 again soon? Great update with lighter, more modern gear. It's incredible how much kit can be carried with only 40L/25lbs.

The biggest difference for me is the cooking gear, I have a single pot (the same one you do I think) with the stove and gas can nested in it, plus a fork/spoon. I was never a big cooker on camping trips, I just like to boil water for my coffee and have noodles or something, I don't need a big steak. I can pack for a multi-day camping trip in just the panniers on my Reckless 80, I don't even need the top bag... kind of makes me wish I kept my Reckless 40!

Really enjoy seeing how fellow ADV travellers live the minimalist lifestyle - I'm down to about 20kg so far... I'm very curious what style of tent do you use? Many thanks from dusty Australia!

Light weight stuff.. Buy once cry once and smile for ever... Or at least a decade... Good ones Paul..

" buy once, cry once " :P nice one !!

Thanks for update video, well done! Have you tried Giant loop bag system? I’m guessing at least 3 lbs lighter, for 40L. I didn’t see and zip ties, duct tape, electrical repair, extra bolts; Maybe in another video? What pants would you put high on your list other than M.M. woodsman?

Coming feom bikepacking and moto travel, its often a good idea to pack your sleeping bag and tent inner / outer loose - that way they conform to and fill the available space in your better, leavingore space - not necessarily to fill. You take a couple of ultra lightweight stuf sacs in case your tent is wet. PAUL - was ypur Big Agnes the 1 person version, and like others Im also interested to find out what your new tent is. Thanks again for your vid. Stevie 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

I took your advice last year and my total pack weight tools, food, cooking, camping and cloths was 34 lbs. I applaud you for going lighter. Question is, what tent did you switch to. It looks super light. Who makes it and the name. thanks again.

Thanks, man! This was great info, though I kinda chuckle at adventure motorcyclist piles of gear after, well, an adult lifetime of bike and mountain bike travel. Doesn't take long to get a handle on weight/space issues when facing a 5,000 ft. pass climb and the motor is the legs lol

Excellent like always from Paul! My question - what is the tent? Brand and model? The size is perfect.

Less stuff to carry arround, more stuff to enjoy during trip! 👌😇

Got that down to a science.

the lightweight stuff is worth its but people need to remember its fragile. im carrying around the same amount plus a dog on the back. the dog dictates how much I carry, however. but this kit Paul has here is Killer and I carry the same!

Hey I didn't see a link or mention of the name of the tent poles you were using. Any suggestions or link to what you showed in the video?

Thanks for the update clip, I bought my 2015 KTM 500exc after your first clip and have a mosko 40 with most of the tools you mentioned. Also like taco moto chanel. Main things I’m chasing now is headlight upgrade and steering damper? Any thoughts? Shoot me a msg and thanks to you both.

Great to see you again. How are the eyes?

Did I miss it, or is Motocross boots and flip flops your only footwear? Thanks for sharing.

Great setup. As a minimalist rider myself...what brand of tent is this? 1 or 2 persons?

Great update 👍 what tent are you using? Thanks for video.

Nice rundown. Just wondering if you find on multi day camping that the down bag absorbs moisture and loses heating ability by day 4 or 5?

Thanks for sharing! No chair? I gotta have my chair.

Thank you for your video. Very insightful. What make and model is the tent and sleeping bag? Thanks.

That’s a little too minimalist for me. Im willing to go heavier to have a bit more comfort.

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Anyone know what tent and sleeping bag that is? Great video

We need a list of these items please!

do you use any other tools to add leverage to the small asahi wrenches when you use them? They seem so short it would be hard to loose. Or tighten things adequately.

Should include eight with water and food for a night, would be around the 20kg mark. 12kg can be a bit misleading

La forma más ligera de viajar , un pequeño bolso de ropa , otro de herramientas; camping y… una tarjeta bancaria con muchos $$$! Saludos

I approve

Wow!!.. In the next update.. I wonder if you'll carry your luggage in the pores of your bones... Amazing setup for sure.

But, but, but, whut aboot thems authentic tourista sombrero hats yuh gits in Peru & so on? Ships 'em home, I reckon....

What tent are you using?

Great video, however im actually quiter surprised at some of the stuff that "made the cut" so to speak, like the laundry detergent and clothes line, there is ultracheap options for these that would be 5-6x smaller and lighter! nonethless great work, i need to cut my kit down for sure.

What about off-bike shoes?

All this talk about traveling long term/distance, how about a video on how you pay for the trip and save money while traveling?

Some of the tools I see for the first time. Could you please give some description?

For those asking about the mystery tent, you click on the link in the description and scroll down to discover ... Big Agnes Copper Spur Bikepacking Tent Edit: Also in the list in the provided link is the "Six Moon Designs, Lunar solo" tent. This would be the small one he shows.

Hi, I’m interested in the pump and I’ve seen that there are two models available. Which one u recommend or use (high volume hv , high pressure hp with or without gauge) ? I can’t find the specification in your list. Excellent kit !

How do you deal with oil changes on the KTM 500? I know the recommended interval is every 15 hours under race conditions. What are your oil change intervals while touring? I own a 350 EXC and changed my oil every 20-25 hrs. trail riding. Thanks.

What tent?

This is very interesting. I've never done adventure riding, but I've always thought guys carry too much stuff and ride bikes that are too big and heavy.

I’m travelling across Asia and Europe at the moment. I’m currently in Kyrgyzstan. Most of my weight and space is taken up with spare parts. You have no spare parts. I am crossing the border to Tajikistan tomorrow, then Afghanistan then Iran. No spare parts for western adventure bikes in these countries and they are not easy to get. Where are your spare parts?

Less is more, as you proof. Less weight, less space needed. Get well again soon, Günter/Nürnberg

Can you stash all your riding gear (mx pads etc) safely on the bike if you ever want to take off on foot?

More power to you if you can sleep on that tiny ground pad. 😂I have to use a Thermarest mondo to even sleep at all.

I run the same size and a quite simular set up The 80l is too much…