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Mastering Motorcycle Camping: Over 40 Years of Wisdom from Seasoned Riders

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4.9915 Ratings

🗓️ 17 August 2023

⏱️ 132 minutes

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Summary

The thrill of the road, the call of the wild and the comforts of home - motorcycle camping trips can have all those things. If you’re planning a trip or just looking for more camping tips, who better to turn to than experienced long-distance travellers who already have it all figured out? With more than four decades of moto camping experience under their gear, these globetrotters offer a treasure trove of insights and techniques to help you master the art of motorcycle camping. On this second part in the motorcycle camping series, Spencer Conway, author of the Zimbabwean Psychiatrist’s Hat and Lisa and Simon Thomas from 2 Ride the World. Photos and links for this episode can be found on our website at adventureriderradio.com. Adventure Rider Radio is the original and longest running adventure motorcycle and travel podcast and has been produced weekly since 2014! You can count on us to be there for you every Thursday with a new and exciting episode, we never miss a week. And we hope we can count on you for your support. Become a Patreon supporter for just $5 a month and get a sticker and ad-free listening. Make a one time donation of just $10 and we'll send you a sticker. A donation of $50 or more also gets you a shout-out on RAW. To become a supporter please head over to the Support page on our website. Thank you!

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The week before last we aired the first of two in our camping miniseries that we're doing and this week we've got three world travelers for you that have been camping from their motorcycles for over 40 years collectively.

0:13.5

Now when you camp as much as these people have,

0:15.9

it's no longer considered recreational camping,

0:18.4

at least in my mind.

0:19.5

It becomes more of a way of life.

0:21.5

And no matter whether you are going camping for the weekend or

0:24.0

whether you're planning an extended trip, following some of the tips and advice and ideas

0:28.8

that we're getting from these people will make your camping more fun and even safer.

0:33.0

Now if you ever hear someone talk about camping that doesn't enjoy camping,

0:38.0

often they'll say things like it's too much hassle or I don't get a good night sleep.

0:42.0

Now those are two really valid reasons not to camp,

0:45.0

but I don't think it's camping that's the issue here.

0:48.0

I think it's not knowing how to do it in a manageable and comfortable way. Most people enjoy being in the outdoors, the

0:55.4

freshness, the views, the scenery, the solitude, but keeping it simple, learning simple routines that make camping comfortable are key to

1:05.0

enjoying yourself in the outdoors and also conducive to getting a good night's sleep.

1:09.5

And that good night's sleep will power you through the following day and which is

1:14.0

obviously important for us motorcycle riders especially when the going gets

1:17.3

tough. I'm Jim Martin this is Adventure Rider Radio. Stay with us we get a good

1:21.6

one for you. Most events. Simon, Bill Broodoon, Had a good head of... Jocelyn Snow,

1:34.0

Simon Thomas, Grand Jarvis, Grand Jarvis,

1:36.0

Grand Jarvis,

1:38.0

Quentin Smith, and you're listening to Adventure Rider Radio. Thank you.

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