I've done exactly this on tours in France. When it's windy I put the tarp on the ground first then put the bike right on one edge and pull the tarp up and over the top. That way you've got one edge held down by the weight of the bike. Makes for a quick shelter if it rains too.

I love the fact that you are pampering your bike more than yourselve! I would go with you on an Adventure!

Just recently come across your videos Steve. Absolutely great viewing and makes me want to go out on my own too. Keep them coming 👍🏼

Thanks for this Steve. Great video! Keep em coming!

When things go bump in the night... really enjoyed that steve. Fab vid

I stealth camp all the time bad enough hiding one's self without the bike fantastic nice and simple thanks

Probably the best in-camp videos I’ve seen. Well done, Steve.

Brilliant video! Keep them coming Steve 👍🏻

I have done the same in NZ for years. We have absolutely NOTHING dangerous here except humans but rustling and crackling in the bush at night can set your mind wild. Nice vid mate, thanks.

wonderful video. many thanks. God bless you

You've motivated me. Well done Steve!

Lovely vid Steve. Enjoyed and inspired too.

Watching this makes me wish I'd never sold my bike, a CBR 400 pocket rocket, a lovely machine for scratching on those country roads. I like the minimal setup, the bike forms part of the shelter, simple but effective. There are a lot of reports with strange goings on at Kielder and I thought Harwood forest was the hotspot but I think you have found a good area too, ATB

Great wee setup that, rabbit looked amazing 👍

Just came back to the states from vacation in that region. Stayed at a cottage in Cornhill on Tweed. Went to Northumberland National Park too. Really beautiful country!

A brilliant adventure Steve - I do love your bike /camping vlogs Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work 👍 RSMF

Brilliant video, well done!!

Brill video again mate,brilliant effort can't wait for the next one.

A great adventure and great food Steve :) keep em comin mate! atb, Paul.

Excellent, thanks for sharing.

Just discovered this channel- great stuff!!

Great times at the minute for stealth camping Steve

Welcome to Scotland my friend, This makes me miss motorcycles, I have a dog now so I can't have a bike any more, Here's wishing you many more wonderful rides, there is nothing like it, along with wild camping two of my favorite things in life, all the best mate. [I subbed]

Good you recced a route round that barrier, sometimes get locked while your in there !! Might have been military in the undergrowth! There are loads of training areas in the borders.

Brilliant, loving your videos

Like many others..I was a bit concerned when I saw you were going to sleep with the bike leaning towards you..I'm sure you knew what you were doing. Enjoyed very much.

Not bothered about amazing sound quality. The idea is you're slumming it a bit in the woods. It is what it is! Rabbit looked great! Tarp shelter looked pretty cozy too!!! If you get cold can always run the bike for a bit and enjoy the heat from the lump!!! :)

Total quality and inspiring. Saw this as i was looking for ideas around the bike tarp combo then found myself watching the whole video, totally chilled after a hard day, so thanks Steve. Great idea scouting with google maps too, nice one.

I usually motorcycle camp these days for vacations. Total freedom. Go where you want, when you want.

Excellent steve, those midgies looked fierce though!

Beautiful mate...........What a location. Kielder is one of my favorite places. You cant beat a nice rabbit on a open fire. Another strange encounter with a strange animal. Could be badger, deer or..................maybe a black cat lol. Yes im being serious. Iv'e seen a black cat up kielder way crossing a road on my way home. Unfortunately my gear was all packed in the boot so i couldn't get to my camera. I would love to own a bike and drive around scotland wild camping........my dad did it in his younger years......would love the adventure. Anyway.........keep the vids coming. Take care..............Mick

great video steve least you had the weather on your side

Enjoyed the video Steve I have camped on my 350 Royal Enfield a few times and enjoyed it but I need a bit more power on modern roads I will be looking for a more powerful bike next spring I fancy a 500 hundred Enfield with panniers on I like Enfield's never go over 70 mph it's fast enough for me at 63years old Atb Geoff .

Good on you using the bivvy , me its a tent every time no bugs no messing simples.

great video steve just look how simple you can have 528 and relax .

Great vlog Steve, whats the make/model of fire basket you're using?

The first place you stopped your allowed to camp in that spot now

Good to see fellow bikers getting out there, nice one. What is the name of the cooker you were using Steve

need to get your sound levels right. really enjoyed video. One point is that most people I know would not sleep next to their bike with it slopped towards them. You might get it falling on you never to be rescued.

Great vid. Plse invite me next time as enough Rabbit for 2.Lol. Rabbit looked bought? Bacon no eggs? Lol. Thanks for the idea.

Another great night out Steve. I'd be scared of the bike sinking and toppling over though. Do you have a special stand ?

Clever. Disguise the bike and use it to hang a tarp. There's more than badgers in the shadow of those grasslands . stay close to the forest when there's orcs about.

Great video thnx for sharing, may i ask where you got your stove that you was using? looks a great bit of kit id like to get 1 myself. Thanks

Nice one Steve. ATB Gez

Fl is just to crowded for me i have another year or so here .I am researching north fl or go back towards south c. I lived in flagler for a wile ,it was tolerable.

Hi Steve another cracking video!👍 what make is the bivvy you use? Been struggling to find one with a mesh and yours looks ideal. Thanks

Great vid mate back to motorbike camping can't beat it. As you no I do a lot of it my self. I would like to no we're it was so I will pop into the shop for a chat soon pal. I don't get bothered by the scottish midges to much I think it's because I Speak there tongue plus thay don't like the English ha ha

Brilliant 👍

Brilliant pal thank u 🐇🐇🐇

Triumph where to go. Keep it up man

One thing, when you set up your tarp, always set up your sleeping bag, with your bike leaning away from you. You don't want to wake up cuddling with that triumph. Trust me

Great vids Steve, picked up the links fm Youles where u tested the new 1200 Explorer & spent the rest of the night enjoying yr vids. Good effort on the wild camping, what size is yr camo tarp to get over the TEx & still have enough for a shelter. Only ever used an old poncho never bothered to cover the bike, but looking to purchase a bigger tarp now.

Gotta admit, the bike/tarp combo is an interesting idea. Like the camo use there too. I would rather have a big tarp that can slope straight to the ground and be anchored away from the bike's lean angle though. Nice demo of the Firebox (I assume). .......................... Just an observation about your audio levels, I was having to regularly change them up n down, due to wide variations of loudness, using my volume control. Too loud on the music and side mounted bike cams. Also voice level needs normalisation across your segments. Otherwise good job. :)

Hi Steve great videos just subbed, can you tell me the make of your wood stove, all the best, Bob.

Love all you're video's, don't know how I missed this one. What is you're cammo tarp called, and what size please. Thanks in advance. Paul.

Nice video.

when u took out the bag with herbs in it i thought u were going to roll one lol lol every one shouting nooo not on camera lol jking

going to wildcamp for a week in france next month :) on my ktm 640 :)

Thought I’d better leave you a comment happy camping

Reckon I'd have used the center stand, Imagine someone coming across your corpse after the bike fell on you during the night 😂 Geat vid 👍

Hi Steve I am riding from scunthorpe to John o groats in June and your vids have inspired me to do a spot of wild camping any tips on how to choose the right place to pitch

Pretty funny in a way. He is wandering but has the GPS which is the most visible thing at the top of his bike turned off.

Love it steve, where did you buy the small bbq?

This guy has it right. It's not called Scottland. It's Sca (stop) land. I have never been so envious as to watch him on his cycle. I also do not know how he got rid of the air noise for the recording. He should be a professional if not already.

Great video mate and a great channel just subbed thanks to Frazer Langford for sending me over to you 👍😎👍

No need to stealth camp in Scotland. Anywhere you fancy. Just take your rubbish with you👍

dont worry if you happen to see another run close to you just walk up a little way and have a piss it will let them know you are there and wont come on you by accident

I have a question maybe you, or another rider can answer. I honeymooned in Scotland in 2013. Fell in love with the country. I am since divorced, and now ride a LOT (put 10k miles on my bike this year before putting her in storage for the winter). I would LOVE to plan a motorcycle camping trip there in the future. I live in the US, but am enquiring as to if there are any groups that bike camp regularly, what the ideal time of year to go is, and how easy it is to rent a bike there? Thanks!

if i where you , i put my tent on the otterside of the motor

Where was the first wild camping area by the river , looks spot on for overnight on way to nc500

Pine 🌲 tasted it on rabbit 🐇 be horrible I’ve done pest control 30 years and tried it lol 😂

Thank you. It's not very rewarding but GD Blankenships (Blenkensopps) are from Northumberland. I excuse myself while I take a selfie in the pardon-me room.

Fyi you should sleep on the right side of your motorcycle for safety if you bike falls over it should fall on kickstand side

Is it easy to find wild camping spots around scotland or is it difficult?

you Basically camped on the side of the road. good job

You set-up on the wrong side if the bike falls over mate!

Steve when u next in scotland?

Great video. What type of bivvy bag do you use?

one tarp for the bike and one for a lower but wider and longer tent

What’s other guy u said on skyfall video Fraser ?

arent you worried about your kickstand sinking and bike falling on you?

Stevo, whats the succession of mounts that you use for your GoPro onye lid?

I think I was spooked too sssheesh I hate things that go bump in the night ......great vid Steve

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what make of stove / fire box is that steve cheers

HEY, Man !? ... You rode off and left your camera sitting in the weeds !

if for any reason the motor felt on you

hey steve, what stove is that you were using?

Ain't there bugs m spiderz in Scotland?

Probably that rabbit's uncle out there sneaking up on you.. You got no pumas, bears or Bigfoots....

Love your videos but at times find it difficult to hear what you`re saying.

hi there what cam do u use

Hahahaha dont take much to spook yourself when your alone in the woods,have done it more than a few times

West palm

Is wild camping alowed in ingland?

Hi what’s the name of the stove

Cant do that here, its to crowded.

Mein Gott, On przywiózł drzewo do lasu na watrę. !!!!! Hahahahahaha

Was really enjoying this video Steve until you put ketchup on the slightly toasted bacon sandwich when everyone knows it has to be brown sauce ah ah. Cracking video enjoy your solo motorcycle adventures