What essentials items are you taking when you go out on long rides?
@ismael992 жыл бұрын
I would add a tarp for protection in unforeseen weather or intense sun.
@two_stroke_or_broke92972 жыл бұрын
Break down beers
@skytower3092 жыл бұрын
I'm not a fan of warm beers. Breakdown Bourbon sounds better to me 😉
@randysavage1997 Жыл бұрын
@@skytower309 lol
@DispatchMoto Жыл бұрын
@@two_stroke_or_broke9297 This is number 1.
@deonnimb95052 жыл бұрын
"Strapping body parts to your bike" just had such a weird vision at this point. Thanks for this, great video
@usernamemykel2 жыл бұрын
You're a bad boy!!! ; )
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Yep, the weird way words come out sometimes : ) Thanks for the note.
@josephlane9074 Жыл бұрын
My exact thought when he said it LOL. What body parts is he talking about!
@petezny43432 жыл бұрын
Good add at the end with the emergency blanket. It should be mentioned however that it's actually more important in WARM weather. In cold weather a motorcyclist or a hiker normally has warm gear on already. Most hypothermia actually happens in the summer. A short day ride or hike that starts with lightweight gear in 80 degree weather at the trail head can become an emergency bivouac at 40 degrees in the rain on the trail.
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Right on! Some areas (like our High Desert here in Oregon) have huge temperature swings on some days.
@ZeLogicnator5k Жыл бұрын
Great list. A few extra I have needed: Tape, small tow strap, signal mirror (or have takedowns), portable light source like a headlamp, water sanitation (either filter, bleach, or tablets), portable battery pack, and powder electrolytes.
@RIDEAdventures7 ай бұрын
Nice list of extras for sure.
@UTADV4 ай бұрын
Thanks for being authentic without hype. Solid production value, valuable info, great channel.
@greencruisercat Жыл бұрын
I would ALWAYS have bug repellent. The liquid bottle stuff is small and you can go completely crazy, especially at night with mosquitoes.
@MidCoastAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Virtually all my rides- camping and otherwise- are solo. So this is a pretty good insight into what's needed 😎👍
@givannimikel45862 жыл бұрын
I invested in a Green Chili recovery kit and also a small tow rope. Got me out of some hairy situations and I will not solo ride without them both.
@scottdemoor492 жыл бұрын
Loved the instant fuel to sterno trick. Good advice for adventure riders!
@slept-on_SP Жыл бұрын
Id bring a life straw or something similar, they are light weight and are only the size of a water bottle. Also a small bike pump and a secondary source of ignition like a firesteel or ferro rod and some Vaseline which can be used for fire as well as tire mounting.
@wadeparker86952 жыл бұрын
Also a water filtration system along with that bladder. You can find one that has a quick connect to pair up with the Bladder
@3top5 Жыл бұрын
Again, just found you today. I’ve watched 3 of your videos today and learned something from each. I like that you advocate preperation. Thank you.
@nickcalnephone2 жыл бұрын
A metal zip tie. For places where heat would melt a plastic one.
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Good one!
@heimvegen52952 жыл бұрын
Good advice! Thanks! My essentials include;1.Tape, Electrical and similar but also sports tape. I wind it around a lot of my tools. Repaired all kinds of plastic parts including rear light, indicators and GPS cover as well as boots and gloves. 2. Superglue, apart from the obvious it can also be used instead of stiching a wound, temporary solution of course! :-)
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Yea, Superglue and epoxies along the lines of the JB Weld we mentioned. Epoxies to fix fuel tanks, etc. Thanks!
@BigRockMoto2 жыл бұрын
Great presentation! Love your content. Some of the best on YT.
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Ian! Still not sure where you are ? but let us know if you're ever ripping through Oregon, or Baja these next few months. Would be cool to meet up.
@BigRockMoto2 жыл бұрын
@@RIDEAdventures I'm in Socal, let's ride! I ride all over the Western US.
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
@@BigRockMoto, excellent, we're here in Bend, but our crew is assembling with some of the rental fleet a week from now in San Diego, prepping for first Baja trip of the season. Let's make a point to cross paths.
@michaelsavard11442 жыл бұрын
Two mini Bic lighters, bailing wire, duct tape, iodine tablets. Thanks for the great video!
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
You bet, good items you mentioned as well. Thanks for the note : )
@puff427 Жыл бұрын
Extra key just incase and umbrella for the weather.wet or hot..water catcher if needed also..
@juliojames59862 жыл бұрын
Don’t go alone, I would advise my relatives, so…. Great advise .Thanks. For this….👍🏻
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Very welcome
@charlescockburnphotography26252 жыл бұрын
Great video and list. Just off the top of my head, I carry a jump start kit. It also has cell phone charging ability. They are pretty compact these days and I can fit o few extra items in the included case, like tire pressure gauge, small vise grips etc...
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Those are excellent, good item to have. Thanks! Jumpstarting/bumpstarting not always possible, especially if one is alone.
@SamiNami2 жыл бұрын
hand disinfectant, good before you put your earplugs in, prevents infections. Can also be used on wounds. Good to clean your hands before eating. Keeps you healthy.
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Good one, easy to get those ears infected otherwise. Thanks!
@robertmifkovic63252 жыл бұрын
Also excellent for starting a fire
@Britishshooter2 жыл бұрын
Re the SPOT device. Always wear it on your body and never leave it on the bike just to save batteries. If you fall down a ravine and get separated from your bike you may not be able to reach it. A few riders in the USA have died totally unnecessarily just for the sake of leaving their SPOT on the bike so it can charge the batteries. Also always carry a decent sized survival knife where you can access it. Obviously you need to have a safe carry system so you wont get injured by the knife in a fall, I keep mine clipped in a kydex sheath inside my dirt bike boot. Useful if you get trapped under your bike by your gear in a river crossing or get hung up on a step hill side after a fall and need to cut yourself free.
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Heck yea, excellent point not to get separated from what might be one's only means of survival. --- In addition to what you said about how/where to carry the knife, careful folks with where you put GPS devices. Not on your spine, sternum, ribcage, etc......just in case there was a fall on such points. Thanks for sharing, Britishshooter.
@scotttaylor38722 жыл бұрын
Feminine hygiene pads (2) and duct tape: best Band-aid for serious wounds. Sterile, absorbent, large. If you clear trails with a chainsaw, they're a must have.
@D.E.X2 жыл бұрын
You can put charcoal from a old fire in a tampon and put it between two hard surfaces and roll it and get a fire going.
@sethruter2 жыл бұрын
As a retired veteran survival techniques are always fun to do, I have a 35,000mAh charger and can run off of solar power as well, built in compass and led light with SOS signals and various light configurations. Also a good topographic map (area you're going to be in) with lensatic compass as it's always more reliable than a GPS unit, also have a life water straw and/or a small life water bottle to fill up at any water source, just a few tidbits I like and there's many more.
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
All good extras to bring for sure, thanks!
@andalusienrolfito3382 Жыл бұрын
thank you for the video...👏
@RIDEAdventures Жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@bonkyb85872 жыл бұрын
Petzl style headlamp. Good backup and nice for roadside repairs at night. They take up almost no space.
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Definitely. The easy things to bring that shouldn't be left behind.
@jmilton10693 күн бұрын
Quikclot is a must.
@insatiable_mind2 жыл бұрын
When you said zip ties are good for holding body parts on your bike I was thinking of zombie arms and legs and wondering “Why the heck would you want to do that?!”😂😂😂😂
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Perfect for our Armageddon Bike / Zombie video! : ) --- kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bJd0e6almt7Pook.html
@Carlos-bp1vp2 жыл бұрын
I would only add a headlamp. Useful for working hands free, and for signaling (if it comes to that).
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Extremely useful, good one.
@Liberty4Ever2 жыл бұрын
Great list! Stainless safety wire in the tool kit is as handy as JB Weld and cable ties. I wrap electrical tape and duct tape on the handle of my adjustable wrench. On the survival side, a water filter straw or small Sawyer water filter is very handy. A hydration sack is a light and compact way to carry water. Emergency rations are compact calories with great shelf life that will give you the energy you need to hike out if needed. Don't plan on hiking in motocross boots. Teva sandles and sock liners inside heavy hiking socks is a good lightweight and compact hiking solution.
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Good call on the Sawyer, really we should bring actual water (in case we can't find any) and the Sawyer or Lifestraw for when we do.
@xnihilo642 жыл бұрын
Love the gas in tin can/sand trick. Woulda never thought of that.
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
And since there's almost always a can or similar garbage laying around........thanks for saying so : )
@rameylewis77302 жыл бұрын
Excellent list. The only other main thing which could be a must item is a handgun. Depending on where you ride. I always pack. Upgrading the first aid kit is a must. Some kits don't even come with bandaids. Add quick clot to your kit as well. Flint and steel and compass/maps /headlamp Thanks!!
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
All good ones, and yes on the handgun....if permissible ...depending on where some folks live in the world. Hard to imagine anywhere self-defense isn't a human right, but many of us would rather be "judged by 12 than carried by 6." Thanks for sharing and the compliment.
@luckylarrikin14392 жыл бұрын
I can't decide between a Beretta M9 and a Glock :(
@JS-ny8sn2 жыл бұрын
@@luckylarrikin1439 Sig 🤙
@rameylewis77302 жыл бұрын
@@luckylarrikin1439 I used to carry a Smith 10mm for duty, then we went to the Smith .45 , then ended up with the Glock 21 which is a .45 cal. In 10 shootings all of the perps went down and couldn't get back up using the Glock 21. I still carry the Glock 21 for duty, but with modern day ballistics the Glock 19 is attractive. Off duty I've been carrying the Glock 19X which seems pretty decent. I own the Beretta 9mm and I prefer the Glock. Each to his own!!! The Sig is pretty good too.
@Liberty4Ever2 жыл бұрын
When I saw the bear spray, I thought "OrAGun" (like the state). 😀
@wipperwil2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting…. I keep forgetting about JB Weld. One other item you might add is a water filter/purification system. Many riding areas hit forests with lots of water sources that cannot be safely consumed.
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Good one, yes! What happens when we run out of the water we did think to bring. --- Thanks for sharing.
@lifesjourneyat502 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info…I have all those except the sat phone…I use a Garmin inReach with recovery service…but great stuff..thanks!
@russellborn5152 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reminder. My tail-tidy fell apart on the Oregon BDR, zipties kept my taillight and license plate in place for a few days. I'd forgotten I still need to give it a proper repair.
@marcielindustries9225Ай бұрын
I pack bear spray on my bike also. 10 mm's of it to be exact .
@steveg98632 жыл бұрын
Excellent video and tips. Really helpful and well done!
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Glad if you enjoyed it, thanks for saying so.
@skytower3092 жыл бұрын
Lots of good stuff in the vid. Thanks! I'd like to add some Bleed Stop Powder/Bandage, and a speed tourniquet to the first aid kit. Both are light, and the tourniquet can also be used for things that zip ties are too weak to hold...
@BlackThor152 жыл бұрын
Great video Eric, thanks for sharing the knowledge! 👍👍
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Any time!
@flyinguy1232 жыл бұрын
Add a large ORANGE garbage bag ...storage, emerg waving SOS, jacket/shelter. I ride LONG solo trips and need to self rescue...I carry an ultralite Z-pull system(used it many times)
@MudOregonVet2 жыл бұрын
Yay, a fellow Oregonian, I'm up towards Portland and just got a dual sport, can't wait till spring
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Hah, love the screen name for a rider. It's kind of spring over there now, isn't it? Enjoy that first rip!
@MudOregonVet2 жыл бұрын
@@RIDEAdventures nope, we have a lil over 2 inches of snow where I'm at, can't wait for that 1st trip, probably gunna run around Mount hood, chose MudOregon cuz I hang out with a 4x4 group and covering my truck in mud is very enjoyable, I even started posting on here
@wayneh87672 жыл бұрын
Ok good! Was hoping I'd come across a video like this, very good needed info. Just the item list, what they are and brand names are huge, ordering time, here I come!
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@86BusinessSolutions Жыл бұрын
Great video Erik. I am off to Namibia for 6-months so lots of items you mentioned will be essential. If your in Namibia let me know so we can grab some coffee and go riding!!! Look forward to watching more of you videos and thanks for sharing!!! Take care...!!!
@RIDEAdventures Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the note and for watching, have a great ride over there, and enjoy those cold and early morning golden sunlight moments in places like Sossusvlei. Such beauty in Namibia.
@903lew Жыл бұрын
I’m a fan of cheap fixed-blade knife like a Mora and a Ferro-rod, great for most firelighting needs. Like others have mentioned, a headlamp is a must if you travel where it gets dark and a honest to god fleece beany to put on your head when the helmet comes off.
@mrhands2757 Жыл бұрын
😂 right on, I went on my first trip solo last month, was gonna be@600miles in 5 days all scenic, it turned into 14 days and 4000 miles😂😂😂!!
@RIDEAdventures Жыл бұрын
Mr Hands, are you famous from nearby Bend here in Enumclaw!? -- Thanks for watching, and yea, gotta love having the time available to let your adventure ride unfold most completely, congrats for that!
@23gt172 жыл бұрын
Great concise and very informative video! Thanks for making this to help noobs like me who are just starting out in the world of ADV riding!
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for saying so, and welcome to the fun times ahead. A bike that answers the question "I wonder where that path goes?" is just what we want : )
@JS-ny8sn2 жыл бұрын
A couple extra ROK straps can come in handy.
@MeerkatADV Жыл бұрын
I travel extensively and nearly always alone. Agree with everything except the sat phone. My emergency beacon allows for satellite communication through text so I don't feel the need to have a method for voice communication other than my phone.
@49Roadmaster2 жыл бұрын
Great video, and great advice. Thanks for the downloadable list of items. I missed a few. I put my items on an excel list which I print off each trip I go on, so as I put the item in my bags they are checked off.
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the note, and yea, a checklist makes it easy. Love having something another rider needs, too.
@hardworkingamerican8847 Жыл бұрын
I gotta watch this when I am not falling asleep way past midnight .
@CommieHunter72 жыл бұрын
I like having wire in my toolkit, along with the zipties and tape. 1" gorilla tape, zip ties, a coiled up section of medium wire, and that leatherman/multitool, and you can patch almost anything to limp home.
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Good ones! Hopefully never needed, but oh-so-satisfying when they are : )
@nickharvey13792 жыл бұрын
Zip ties to hold body parts on your motorcycle was the only thing I remembered days after watching this..... lol
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
That does come-off kind of funny sounding : )
@andrewrollin35062 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. I definitely took notes.
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@LugiThePainDrinker Жыл бұрын
I’m gonna be riding a 150cc scooter which isn’t a motorcycle but she’ll do. I’m gonna be riding with my buddy on his Honda Ruckus and just coasting at 50-60mph will be great for adventures
@RIDEAdventures7 ай бұрын
2 up on a Honda Ruckus? what?
@LugiThePainDrinker7 ай бұрын
@@RIDEAdventures never had a guy inside you?
@bedmac22 жыл бұрын
I've added to my kit a short length - a few inches - of 1/2" diameter wood dowel to which I have wrapped sections next to one another of electrical tape, duct tape, and blue painter's tape, (I suppose the tape could also be wrapped on other tools, say like tire spoons). Plenty of each for the type of uses they might come in handy for; much more compact than carrying individual rolls of any of them. I've also added an external Red Cross symbol to whatever bag I have my first aid kit in, so someone else might spot it if I'm not conscious nor able to retrieve the first aid kit myself. I also bring a spare key. Takes little space but invaluable if you end up needing it far from home. Finally, and of lesser importance, on the long trips I bring a spare helmet visor. Another item that is really useful if you need it and are far from civilization...learned the need for this on one of my trips!
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Good ones! Twice I've had my super weak KTM keys just randomly break, after no specific stress...but just regular use. And yes on the visor and indicator on First Aid. Thanks for sharing.
@samhill34962 жыл бұрын
Met a fellow from France with a very different helmet at the Arctic Circle, helmet fell off bike broke his shield, long way home without a spare shield. Had to buy new helmet
@usernamemykel2 жыл бұрын
Wrap tape around expired credit cards, not bulky dowels.
@fallinginthed33p2 жыл бұрын
@@usernamemykel easier to wrap tape around wrenches
@Me-fl9bq2 жыл бұрын
Great help! Thank you so much
@famba02 жыл бұрын
I’m here to learn.. work your magic !!🙂
@alsnyder16602 жыл бұрын
Nicely done. I also like to carry a half roll of one-inch wide gorilla tape.
@wurger132 жыл бұрын
Great list man! I carry all that stuff minus the sat phone! I do need to add more JB weld ;-). Thanks for the reminder.
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Never know which item or tool we'll need. Thanks for the note :)
@timmoore66562 жыл бұрын
Stainless steel zip ties are awesome.
@johnparkfernando2 жыл бұрын
dude really shed his own blood for this video. Talk about sacrifice
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Hah, "takin' one for the team" and glad to do so. Thanks for noticing : )
@usernamemykel2 жыл бұрын
Acme whistle for long distance SOS.
@geirlyster6375 Жыл бұрын
Living in Golden BC you have to be ready for anything. I pretty well matched your list plus I have a couple of more essential items. Toilet paper, a few bungee cords, Back Roads (forestry rds) Map - hard copy, sweater, food like power bars, quick snacks - always in the bag, 2 way radio for the Forestry Rds and a knife strapped to the outside of the bike frame. I also attach my bear spray on the outside of my saddle bags. I figure it is when you are stopped taking a break, in the middle of the mountains, no engine running, by yourself, that you will be surprised by a bear or cougar and have only seconds to react - hence those items on the outside with quick releases. I encounter bears on the back roads quite often and they usually scurry away from the noise of the bike. Its when you are eating your lunch by a stream that they sneak up on you,,,,,,Just kidding around, you should never be afraid of the wild, just be prepared for it.
@usernamemykel2 жыл бұрын
Parachute cord. Knife. Bic-type butane lighter.
@mrspeigle12 жыл бұрын
If you're going in to the way out Or trackless wilderness build yourself a serious survival kit. And make sure you have a pack system that you can detach from the bike and carry with you easily. 98.6゚ by Cody London is an excellent reference guide For a pragmatic approach toward building your kit.
@diffmiss2 жыл бұрын
Agreed. I always use a 50L internal frame pack as my "pillion duffel". That's where the survival kit is packed, in case I am huffing it out of there. Room for everything, including warmth and rain gear. I'd prefer to hike out from a crisis, it's still an adventure, presuming I didn't hurt myself.
@corychartier79612 жыл бұрын
Internationally make sure satellite phone is legal where you are. All good suggestions traveled with tubes for a year then had z flat and realized I forgot to bring tire breaker.
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Wow, never heard about Sat phones being illegal anywhere. Interesting.
@kevinstewart76572 жыл бұрын
Great advise! Thanks from way up here in Redmond, Oregon.
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Hey way up there! Happy Holidays to ya, and thanks : )
@zebstime96683 ай бұрын
@6:43 - You can hold body parts on the bike when you cut them off yourself with the knife
@RIDEAdventures2 ай бұрын
😂
@Braapncamp2 жыл бұрын
Great list of items Eric! Ofc one need to add or replace items in this list pending on what and where the advride goes. Bear spray and sat.phone is something I do not have in the packing. Regarding the stove I have the same idea with fuel redundancy, even if I rather have a alcohol stove due to simplicity, therefore I alter what stove I bring. tyre repair kit is something I have on the bike all the time, better check thee status of iy´t now and then since it only sits there. It's so easy to get a flat, even on those mini adventures at home, a bugger to call friends if forgotten (experienced that). JB-weld is something I have not had for a while, but we actuallyy discussed this useful item this weekend in this context, together wire cable ties, duct tape and also vulc tape, alot of repairs could be done. Thanks for sharing!
@clvrswine2 жыл бұрын
A whistle with a compass. You can only yell for so long...
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Good one! Cool that a lot of backpack straps now have whistles built in
@OutontheRanchwithDrLee-xb4lo2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Eric, great video! I downloaded your list into my BDR file. I briefly scanned it and my head kept bobbing "yes!" Looks like I need to get a bit more serious in my kit.... It's so much better to be over-prepped, right? Thanks again for the comprehensive list and your sage advice....VERY HELPFUL! Merry Christmas to you and your family!!!
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Glad if the info helps, Doc. Those spontaneous solo rides into remote places could be our last, if we're not packing and planning ahead at least a little. Many rides I've returned from saying "Duh, so lucky, I'll never do that again, solo." ---- Thanks for the note, and best wishes for the holidays and 2022 to you and the family as well : )
@teamground02292 жыл бұрын
The McGuyver field sterno is a cool idea. Can't believe you cut yourself for the video. Any thoughts on jump starting cables? Subscribed!
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Yea, it was bound to happen, flipping all the parts on that multi-tool around, and that SOG blade is impressively sharp when new. ----- If not jumper cables, what about one of those lithium battery packs with it's own alligator clips for jumping? Especially for solo rides, anything else probably wouldn't be much good. Thanks for watching and the note.
@kong3 Жыл бұрын
Excellent
@mmm46382 жыл бұрын
I'd add disinfecting 70% alcohol wipes, stop bleed powder for deep gushing cuts and backpacking water filter. Super important, garlic! incase of hypothermia one tooth, chew raw, will make your body explode with heat and sweat, that saved me once from dying on a stormy beach, where days fatigue dropped my bone temp so low, that my body started going into shock, after the storm rolled in, from clear no wind sky by the ocean, 3min gust winds and fog rolled in. Before leaving the house door I picked up couple tooths of garlic, off the counter and dropped them into my backpack, that moment on the beach my mind told me, take one and chew, gave me enough heat and power to walk to the tent where I could rest for the night and not R.I.P.
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Interesting! Never knew that about the garlic, so thanks for watching and sharing.
@mmm46382 жыл бұрын
@@RIDEAdventures 👍
@EnterEther2 жыл бұрын
Great Video! Quick question - what truck and tailgate is that?
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It was a 2019 GMC Sierra AT4 1500 with the MultiGate. AWESOME feature on a truck for anyone regularly loading motorcycles.
@usernamemykel2 жыл бұрын
Handheld tire inflator.
@philhagoes93392 жыл бұрын
LED headlamp and chem lights (Cyalume). Hard to do work in the dark.
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Good one! Yep, a bunch of stuff that should always be with us.
@lilledilorenzo13412 жыл бұрын
Great, common sense video. Thanks !
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and saying so!
@carlsmith77072 жыл бұрын
i added " Crazy Glue" to the first aid kit.
@VivamusLibero2 жыл бұрын
Good advice thank you 👍🏻
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@user-sw2lv3zp6o2 жыл бұрын
Good advice.
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@vapour2502 жыл бұрын
What about a portable battery pack that can charge devices and jumpstart your bike? An absolute must have
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Good one, for sure. Bikes can fail in multiple ways (or we can have a rest break and leave the key on : )
@hellderson2 жыл бұрын
I thought you were pulling out a fire extinguisher. That bear spray is generous.
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Hah, some big bears out there!
@Dante_S550_Turbo2 жыл бұрын
6:48 just wanted to say i had zip ties work longer as a clutch lever bolt than an actual bolt in a pinch. XD
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
With no worries of cross-threading! : ) Ha, ha, zip ties are outstanding. Thanks for sharing and watching.
@MidCoastAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Some good info in there mate. Do much the same on my solo motorbike adventures 😎👍
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for saying so, and while we never plan on crashing.......good stuff to have along. RIDE on!
@usernamemykel2 жыл бұрын
Food/trail mix.
@fmacdonald35592 жыл бұрын
Iodine tablets or similar are handy on international rides, don't assume you can get a bottle of water in the small village you end up in. I got caught stuck in a small desert town and needed to drink the local water, was glad of the iodine albeit that it tastes terrible
@i-..--..--..-i69852 жыл бұрын
That’s why you carry some drink mix powder or the newer style tiny little squirt bottles of SUGAR FREE flavoring like MIO. Never EVER put a sugar containing drink mix in anything but an easily washable cup. Your canteen or camelback will grow bacterial sludge overnight that’ll taste awful and give you a horrific case of diarrhea.
@vininio2 жыл бұрын
I think that bear should buy something to protect itself if meets almost 2m tall Eric riding fully equipped Africa Twin! 🤺
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Ha, ha, that bear should be warned ! :)
@jaredourada2 жыл бұрын
When he said you can use zip ties to hold on body parts... I was like "Wait, WHAT?"
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Ha, ha, it does sound kinda twisted.
@iCraftSouls2 жыл бұрын
I personally would a battery jumper that can double as a USB charger ,because as we all know you forgot to charge your phone and GPS:)
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Another good reminder, never know when a half-hour pee break may happen with the key still on : ) Hopefully a bump-start or thumpstart will get the bike running again if needed, but such is not always possible, depending on where we are at the moment. Such is why we made this video on "Thumpstarting" --- kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gOCBp91jz6u3lnU.html
@justmee94414 ай бұрын
Bailing wire for exhaust repair ;Zip ties wont work. Spare fuses. Bic.
@usernamemykel2 жыл бұрын
Raingear.
@The3332 жыл бұрын
Great post as usual. Does JB weld really work? Ordered some.
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the note, and this stuff is amazing. I have limited use with it myself, only once to repair the oil site glass window on a BMW R 1200 GS, but I’ve seen other people riding and doing stuff with liquid weld that are very impressive.
@bajamcguide2 жыл бұрын
Yes. Used a 10 pesos coin and JB weld to replace a broken clutch cover.. lasted for the last 3 days of a trip.. good stuff.
@mowman77772 жыл бұрын
The Steel Stick version of JB weld works great sets up real fast.
@nathanboeger9782 жыл бұрын
One thing never to bring on long adventure trips: my wife. She's just impossible on long trips.
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Hah, as long as she's aware...... : )
@usernamemykel2 жыл бұрын
I've also never cared for your wife. Welcome to the club. ; )
@raleigh5here182 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this, and all your other, informative videos! Good news--> apparently there are no more bears in California! Likely due to the high costs of living here, they all migrated elsewhere:-). So, not allowed to purchase the bear spray from amazon.
@louisdoucet14982 жыл бұрын
Always carry a nice big knife but in a safe tight sheath in case you get trapped under your bike, you can hack off your leg not totally impossible difficult yes but better than being stuck there for days.
@usernamemykel2 жыл бұрын
There's a story of a rock/mountain climber who had to cut off his arm when stuck in a ravine.
@louisdoucet14982 жыл бұрын
@@usernamemykel yup
@fallinginthed33p2 жыл бұрын
You could then use zip ties to secure those body parts to the bike...
@roncoleman83512 жыл бұрын
Electrolyte tablets for hydration pack or water bottle(s). Water alone won’t replenish electrolyte loss.
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Good one! And good point.
@caminantesdelassierras22792 жыл бұрын
Por favor configure los vídeos para poder traducir al español . Muy buenos videos e instructivos . Gracias por compartir. Un abrazo desde Patagonia
@usernamemykel2 жыл бұрын
Learn English.
@theonlyatg2 жыл бұрын
Big ask, just use Spanish subtitles or CC
@disaar36792 жыл бұрын
Baby wipes!
@user-po3jj2jh5d7 ай бұрын
What essentials items are you taking when you go out on long solo rides?
@cuffeteaghlach56172 жыл бұрын
Small tarp to stay dry in that cold miserable night.
@RIDEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Yes, the Emergency blanket works for this pretty well.