8 Things I Learned on my First BDR Motorcycle Camping Adventure

Riding and motorcycle camping on my first bdr adventure was certainly a learning experience. I learned a lot on the Washington BDR and I wanted to take a minute to reflect and share some of my personal tips for your first BDR adventure. If you're heading out on your first Backcountry Discovery Route, here are eight things to think about beforehand. Hopefully your motorcycle camping adventure on the BDR will go smoothly and you'll have a great time. I certainly enjoyed the week I spent riding and motocamping on the Washington Backcountry Discovery Route. One of the best first backcountry discovery route tips I can give you is realize that a BDR moto camping trip is more of a "ride to camp" than a "camp to ride." If you're trying to narrow down your bdr camping gear list, just remember that you'll spent the vast majority of the time on the BDR riding your adventure or dual sport motorcycle and very little time in camp. It's better to prioritize motorcycle riding gear over BDR camping gear and only take what you need to achieve a bear minimum level of overnight camping comfort. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:01 BDR Tip 1: Talk to the Locals 02:15 BDR Tip 2: You Can Get a Lot of Stuff Along the Way 02:45 BDR Tip 3: Don't Take Too Much Stuff 03:26 BDR Tip 4: Some Luxuries are Essential 04:36 BDR Tip 5: Take Advantage of Opportunities that Arise 05:42 BDR Tip 6: Be Prepared for the Worst 06:26 BDR Tip 7: Keep Your Tent/Sleeping Setup Separate 07:27 BDR Tip 8: It's "Ride to Camp," not "Camp to Ride." -SUBSCRIBE for more adventures, how-tos, gear reviews, and moto shenanigans! http://bit.ly/dorkintheroad Check out http://www.dorkintheroad.com for all your dorky motorcycling needs! Want early access to videos and other perks? Become a channel member:    / @dorkintheroad   Merch Store: https://teespring.com/stores/dork-in-... Instagram:   / adorkintheroad   Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26709234 Want to support the channel when you buy your dual sport or ADV gear and mods? Please consider using these affiliate links: Rocky Mountain ATV/MC: https://bit.ly/3tYzpXq Amazon: https://amzn.to/3aDkk4z Revzilla: https://imp.i104546.net/4eMdJZ MotoCamp Nerd: https://motocampnerd.com/?ref=dork Giant Loop: https://www.giantloopmoto.com/?ref=dork Dork in the Road’s Riding Gear Picks on RMATV/MC: https://bit.ly/3t8fgOC Dork in the Road’s Dual Sport Mods on RMATV/MC: https://bit.ly/3yzVuws Dork in the Road’s Adventure Bike Mods on RMATV/MC: https://bit.ly/3zGFHxg Motorcycle Camping Gear I took on my first BDR motorcycle camping trip. Giant Loop Tillamook Dry Bag: https://www.giantloopmoto.com/product... Giant Loop Diablo Tank Bag: https://www.giantloopmoto.com/product... Giant Loop RTW Panniers: https://www.giantloopmoto.com/product... Enlightened Equipment Toiletries Bag: https://amzn.to/3rO3UQH Bear Spray: https://amzn.to/3HQlHwl Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 Bikepacking Tent: https://motocampnerd.com/products/big... Big Agnes Insulated Q-Core Deluxe: https://motocampnerd.com/products/big... Get Out Gear Down Blanket: https://amzn.to/3gI3fd6 MotoCamp Nerd Flask: https://motocampnerd.com/products/mot... Nemo Fillow Luxury Pillow: https://motocampnerd.com/products/nem... Jetboil Flash w/Java Kit: https://amzn.to/3ldi3UB Sea to Summit Aeros Pillow: https://motocampnerd.com/products/sea... Sea to Summit X-Set 21 Mess Kit: https://motocampnerd.com/products/sea... Sea to Summit Titanium Utensil Set: https://motocampnerd.com/products/sea... Sea to Summit Pack Tap Water Bladder: https://motocampnerd.com/products/sea... Sea to Summit X-Mug Cool Grip: https://motocampnerd.com/products/sea... Folding Camping Table: https://amzn.to/34GJOPF Silky Gomboy Folding Saw: https://amzn.to/3wz8i6Q Surviveware Small First Aid Kit: https://amzn.to/39ii5nA Tusk Compact Camp Chair: https://bit.ly/38wvPdV Giga Pump Rechargable Air Mattress Inflator: https://amzn.to/3sFvq23 Enlightened Equipment Revelation Quilt: https://motocampnerd.com/products/enl... Thermacell Rechargeable Mosquito Repeller: https://amzn.to/3nHqNTb GSI Outdoors Cooking Kit: https://amzn.to/3yOBg5u Ootzi Spark Grill: https://www.otzigear.com/?rfsn=664081... Camping Tarp: https://amzn.to/3sneqwj Mora Bushcraft Black: https://amzn.to/34YOhgV Lifestraw Squeeze Filter: https://amzn.to/3K9Qmqp Tusk Jump Starter Pack: https://bit.ly/3asoQXv Don't forget to use promo code "dorkintheroad" to save 10% off any purchase at Motocampnerd.com