Ex military here and my units deployment rules apply to motorcycle travel. 40Liter / 11 kilos will get you around the world. Hold your hands out and cup them together like you're hugging someone, everything you need can fit inside that hug. Roll your clothes and keep the weight LOW on the bike. Great tips Pavlin.

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Agree!

When I first set out on a long journey, I brought my entire room with me. I think I only left behind my bass guitar and amplifier. After a few years of traveling, I now carry a 25-liter backpack, and that's more than enough for me. This video is exactly how I would describe to someone what I would take with me now.

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience!

@Allosaurus-B

6 ай бұрын

same experience

I have to try that line with my wife next time we go on a road trip. 'Honey, if you can't fit it its not meant to be there" ( I am going to wear my helmet when I say that )

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

If she really wants to come, it will work!

@ojalaandrew887

6 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@edwinchirec.9862

4 ай бұрын

That’s a dead man right there hahahahha

The old saying, 'The more knowledge you have, the less you need to carry.' Thanks for posting Pavlin, Happy & Healthy New Year to your and yours.

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Agree!

My plan is... always take a tent, sleeping bag, pillow. Why? Just in case she changes the locks on the doors when I arrive back home :)

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

This is a good reason!

Hi Pavlin every time I watch your videos you give me hope to start the adventure this summer I will start and I will do all the things that you say in your videos many thanks 🇬🇷

@motorcycleadventures

3 ай бұрын

Have fun!

Thanks for another great video. You helped me get started, and I’ve now done over 65,000km of motorcycle travel in North America.

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

@clayfarnet970

6 ай бұрын

I figured out the cheapest weight reduction plan most everyone can use. It is the most effective and help makes the rider more efficient. Drop the fucking donuts and shity processed food. Some can drop 50 pounds or more. 😂🤣🤔🤔👍👍

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

True!

Too many channels nowadays say things like "dump your old reliable tent, buy new expensive ultralight one" to save weight and/or make your trip successfull. Those are no more than thinly disguised commercials, IMO. Your channel makes more sense: use what you got, bring less and use your brain. So, if one is planning a trip to - say - Elbonia, how does one actually ship the spare tires and oil in advance ? Send them to hotel you are going to visit and call or email them ? Something else ?

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

You don't need to ship them, you can buy from there.

Very prosperous new year for you and safe travelling.

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Thanks, man! The same to you!

Sardinia Corsica Sicily ! Yep ! Rooms €180 , I couldn’t afford to eat in restaurants 😂

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Yes, it is expensive there.

Great advice

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Thanks, man!

Great advice 👍

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Good!

Right to the point! (As usual!) Thanks for sharing!

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Any time!

Another awesome video Pavlin, thanks for sharing all these tips! 👍👍

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Any time!

Thank you for the information. God bless!

@motorcycleadventures

4 ай бұрын

Any time!

Professional advices !

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Thanks, man!

Keep posting pls , super informative

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Thank you, I will

Thank you for the advice Pavlin! I will put it to good use in Portugal!

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Any time!

Great advice as usual Pavlin.

@motorcycleadventures

5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Good advice thanks.🆒😎👍!

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Any time!

Amazing information..... great video, please keep up the great work and wishing you a happy new year!

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Thanks, man! Happy New Year!

Great video as always…

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Thanks, man!

As always, good stuff! As a long distance, 7-9 months tourer, sometimes it’s hard to figure out what is needed or not. My cure was to become a minimalist, so now everything I own is on my bike … when I leave, everything goes. No more debate …

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

I always have the same luggage for one week or 3 months.

you are the best and thanks to your family allow you to be great

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Thanks, man!

Very helpful esp #1

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it!

@thecorporategypsy

6 ай бұрын

@@motorcycleadventures I attended a lecture by Eva Rupert on “How to Pack” at Overland Expo East and the first thing she said was your #1 ie Plan your trip/what is your trips purpose. So crucial and I don’t do it well so have too much bulky stuff. Thanks!

Happy New Year 2024 Pavlin. have a successful, joyous and healthy journey. Thanks for sharing the knowledge you have :)

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! the same to you!

Happy New Year Pavlin🎉! Safe travels in 2024 and good luck with your new channels.

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Happy new year!

Happy new year pavlin and have a beuatifull year ahead with your and your family

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

The same to you, thanks!

In my time the more I traveled the less I took. If you don't use it leave it behind.. The less you take the more fun trip it is. Bare essentials only. Muti use equipment is a big plus. Sometimes i may not take a photo. I like the ride more. With nothing to prove or show it is much better. Light is right. I ride the ride. Twist the grip. RTW. Happy New Year Pavlin. Much to see and do @68.

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Happy New Year to you as well!

Definitely taking just a small tent with me on my 2024 trip as a back up 👍

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Good!

Exactly. A lot of things are not needed but somethings are useful. Always travel light with what you need , specifics.

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Exactly!

Great channel breakdowns for you to separate your adventures and knowledge. I WANT TO THANK YOU. You were one of the first i found on adv. Motorcycle travel and I have followed for the last 2 years. After 1 year of planning to go solo in Australia, I blew my knee's MCL. So instead I qm going to Baja for the winter..leaving in Days...but THIS VIDEO, reminded me only take what I need..not what I think i will need!..cheers...Coco

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Glad that it helps!

Hi Palvin I am watching your video now for few years I find every video and your advice so helpful Everything you advise make sense Thank you for your help

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Glad to help!

Muy buenos consejos, me han ayudado mucho, un saludo desde Spain. Con ganas de viajar a su país, cuando todo "esto" pase. Un saludo.

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

I like the Swiss army knives.Some have pliers,saw,screw-drivers,file,scissors & more.Very light & compact.Thanks for great video about keeping weight down & being flexible & adapting to the changing adventure situation such as the weather.

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

My name is Paweł and I live in Poland. I watch all your trip reports and advice.Happy New Year Pavlin!

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Thanks, Pawel from Poland!

Mantap ✅✌🏻😊

@motorcycleadventures

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

1 pair of underpants last 4 days! Day 1 wear normally. Day 2 back to front. Day 3 inside out. Day 4 back to front again. You're welcome 😂

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Or just wash it every time you take shower. They will dry fast and lasts the whole trip.

I downloaded tour free - 10 tips ! *it’s very good* best wishes

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Glad to help!

There is a saying. ' Experience teaches.' . - it does. 'There is no substitute for Experience. ' - there isn't. Ride safe and happy travels 👍

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

I agree! Thanks for taking the time again, Richard!

Great video, tips and advice, we travel two up..me & Mrs, on a multistrada 2 panniers and top box, no bags on top of panniers and often for 3 weeks at a time. “If something cannot go inside it goes out” best advice ever. Thanks Pavlin

@motorcycleadventures

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Great tips Pavlin! Just a reminder, do not try to save weight on the passport 👀😁. I tried that the hard way, don't ask... but i got to Latvia anyway (with some stress and a chunk in my wallet) 😂💪🤠🔥

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing, Mathias!

Good video Pavlin, good objective recommendations! Weight is THE most important aspect in a trip. One thing that I personally won't do is carry as few clothes as you do, I want to be comfortable when I'm not riding and not taking tent and camping gear I can afford to carry jeans and a few more shirts and a pair of decent walking shoes.

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

My brother, I love your minimalistic approach to ADV riding. It is said, The true test of intelligence is how much you agree with the person speaking. As a person from meager beginnings and now over 60 years I agree with you completely. I would love to one day ride with you.

@motorcycleadventures

3 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

I felt a bit dumb that only after years of motorcycling I finally did weigh my bags. I like to be quite self sufficient if needed as I like to travel quite remote places solo so some tools and spare parts, tent, gas stove etc are included so the weight goes up quite fast. For last trip I planned to go up to month on the road and I had "only" 3x 18 litre OS-18 kriega bags 7kg's each including the bag so no tank bags etc. It sounds quite heavy and I'm in the process of taking some kg's off but it feels like it is easier to take weight off from my belly. I dont pack my bags full becouse I like to have some space for food and water etc. So I would advise to weigh what you carry and make a list of all the stuff you carry so it is easier to modify it for future trips.

@Anuskrebs

6 ай бұрын

Oh and as it is not possible to be prepared for every possible technical problem I like to do some research and pick like 1 or 2 common (and preferably cheap) problems of the bike you are riding and prepare for them. Couple years ago I had very great luck with this tactic and fixed my fuel pump on small italian town as I knew it was quite common problem with the XRV 750 I had back then. Of course you can solve many problems on your trip without any parts or tools but it might be a bit more expensive and might take few days. Riding with buddies this would be MUCH easier

@903lew

6 ай бұрын

@@AnuskrebsAs long as your buddies take care of their bikes and/or have some skills. Some friends are great to have at home but maybe not on the road.

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Thanks to all of you for sharing your experience!

I am certain that the osmo action camera will serve you well. I have the action 3 and am very happy with it. Only thing I note is that in hyperlapse it sometimes will just shut off by itself - not often but sometimes. Fortunately I have set it to make a sound when it does and I have it mounted on the handlebar so it is easy to restart. I have never had an overheating ptoblem - possibly because I dont keep the screen on all the time.

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Good to know, thanks!

Thank You! Like Charlie Munger always said common sense isn’t common. I hope you enjoy your New Year’s with your family and friends.😊

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for taking the time! Have a wonderful year!

Yes, Pavlin! Plan, plan, plan, and plan with built-in flexibility.

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Good!

@7:25 can't wait for the review. I am thinking of getting my first action cam to record my rides and I was looking at exactly this one. Hope you are going to give some good advice about how to use it as motorcycle rider :)

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Coming soon.

The lone rider tent ⛺️ gives you great options. Rain - park the bike inside, bring lightweight tall cot, able to pack up bike while dry, cook meals and sit in tent ⛺️ I even have the extension poles to allow for an extended camping area. Take a look at this tent ⛺️ it packs down small enough, I find it a great investment for camping ⛺️ and traveling on my motorcycle 🏍️ 😊

@motorcycleadventures

3 ай бұрын

It is too big and heavy.

salam bro good job😍😍😍😍

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Thanks ✌

Good tips from an experienced traveller, Pavlin. On journeys everybody finds out that we take too much luggage. That experience helps to plan the next trip with less. Less is more. But I do have tools and spare parts, rather more than less. Because the bike is paramount, it transports me form A to B and back. By the way, the bike parts you carry won't be needed ;-) Have a great 2024, Günter/Nürnberg

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Agree with you. In my 4500km trip in Turkey to Iran/Iraq/Saria borders i have only 100l backpack on my motorcycle. Including camping gear for wilderness. And it was perfect trip. I have no thing that i haven`t used :))

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

The new cam will serve you well my friend. My DJI has never let me down.

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Good to know!

Currently i implemented a lot of your recommendations. I travel with 2x18L and 20L Kriega bags if i could offload to the bike the tools and tyre change stuff i would be golden.

@motorcycleadventures

3 ай бұрын

Glad to help!

Keep up God's good work by mercilessly preaching your message to bike riders, Pavlin 🤝

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

I will, thanks!

As always your suggestions are crystal clear and precious. Regarding the luggage capacity I always say: "the more space you have, the more useless things you'll bring with you" :) I was looking for some portable compressor but I always found them too bulky and heavy, your tool seems very handy, can you post some links or how to get one? Thanks

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/hoKlt9Rtm5XKabQ.html

In every video, you say: if you have nothing to do, stay watching the video... and I have a lot to do, yet I stay watching your videos... lol❤

@motorcycleadventures

3 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

A few years back..i would like to add 2 extra roll bag with additional case bag on pannier for a month journey...now i just use pannier only..

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

❤

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Hi I am from South Africa and have two bikes....Honda XR650L and BMW 1200GS Trophy (This model is standard....basically only road and rain mode and then abs.... shocks are manual). You always refer to the best motorcycle is the one in your garage... I need to sell one of these bikes due to space issues.... what will you recommend....or should I sell both and by a T7.... I am 60 years old and like off road riding but I need to do ashpalt roads because where I stay the good off road roads are about 2 hours from my house....Tx for all your nice videos!!!

@motorcycleadventures

5 ай бұрын

Only you know what will be best for you.

Good video. Would u have a link for the hand held compressor?

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Yes: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hoKlt9Rtm5XKabQ.html

Great advice, as always, and of course advice from somebody who's been there and done it, multiple times, is worth way more than some armchair expert. Thanks P. 👍👍👍

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Glad to help!

my girlfriend & I used a list of gear to bring.. Every trip we'd pack for, we would try to eliminate one thing not needed.. And try sand/rocks/whatever to weigh the bike & feel how bad things get riding & you'll know quickly to minimize!

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Hi Pavlin, thanks for video, very instructive as allways. What do you take with you to repair tire punctures? Thanks and best regards

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Tire levers, spare tubes, glue, patches, and air compressor.

@mariomicheli7117

6 ай бұрын

@@motorcycleadventures Thanks! That's what I guessed, about 2 kg right? May I ask what tire levers you use? Thanks again!

Looking forward to the camera review, Gopro are causing so many issues that I no longer use them.

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

I will make it as soon as possible.

Hey rider!!! Do you follow Itchy boots !!!???😊😊 happy new year and safe travels!!!😅😅😅😅

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Happy New Year!

Hi, Can you tell me please what model is your Leatherman multitool?

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

www.leatherman.com/surge-3.html

I have supertool300, but I got info I can have trouble on borders because of knife in that tool. Did you have anything similar on border crossings?

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

No!

04:50 Hello Pavlin where i can buy that thing? for put air on the tyres.

@motorcycleadventures

5 ай бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/hoKlt9Rtm5XKabQ.html

What are your thoughts on road side recovery, is it worth purchasing before leaving your country, I understand that if you were traveling through certain parts of the world it might not apply,

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Watch this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZWuhs9l9lb3Xh9Y.html

How often do you get a flat tire?

@motorcycleadventures

5 ай бұрын

Depends! In the last 3-4 years, none. On last trip 4 times.

Pavlin, who is the guy in the portrait hanging on your wall? And the kanji calligraphy at the other end; what does it say and why is it there (i.e. what is its significance for you?). Thanks

@motorcycleadventures

3 ай бұрын

On the portrait is Vasil Levski, just google it. The calligraphy is a gift.

If your riding jacket and pants are waterproof, you don't need a rain jacket. Instead, get a 12V heated jacket that you can wear after riding, too. Get a small 12V tire pump (and sticky string plugger) and a LiOn jumper battery that can jump your bike AND has a USB port. How do you recharge that pump of yours?

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Regrading waterproof gear - nothing lasts forever. Recharge the pump when I have access to power - hotels for example.

@mddale

6 ай бұрын

It recharges how? A standard walk plug to 5v DC charger? Just trying to give you new ideas. My gear is VERY compact.

What are you travel socks, underwear and t-shirt made of? How do you clean them at the hotel? Do you bring a detergent for them with you?

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Most of my clothes are synthetic materials. For hot days I wear cotton T-shirts. Socks are always cotton. I have only one soap with me.

If you just take a tent for backup emergency situation you may be better off to take a survival bivvy bag. Weighs less, and packs smaller.

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

I don't like the idea and I am not sure that I can sleep on it. Also, you cannot use it if there are no trees around, desert, beach, or flat lands...

I figured out the cheapest weight reduction plan most everyone can use. It is the most effective and help makes the rider more efficient. Drop the fucking donuts and shity processed food. Some can drop 50 pounds or more. 😂🤣🤔🤔👍👍

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

True!

Your saddle bags will carry everything you need, not everything you want 😎

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Exactly!

big man, tank you for consigli,, from italy .. compliment.

@motorcycleadventures

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for listening!

It's ok to get an 80L bag, but can you drink that much 😂

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

I cannot!

Have you changed your coolant , or have you forgotten that to mention?

@motorcycleadventures

2 ай бұрын

Did not change it!

In the U.S. we have an acronym called KISS. It means Keep It Simple St#%*d. By having more than one channel for general the population you are not keeping it simple! 😢

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

True, but I will make it simple for many followers to chose what they want to watch.

Try this weight reduction method. Get rid of one cylinder and you will save 50 kg.

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Not really! My old tenere weight the same with only one cylinder

Friends from Russia????

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Yes, many!

No no no...... Propper traveling = having an about 50m long 🚢, on which u load a medium suze 🚚 which you drive arroung till some interesting poins.... Then from this 🚚 you unload your 🏍 - to go arround those places - inaccessible for the 🚚..................☝☝😀

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Fair enough!

isn't this the point of riding a motorcycle? - so you don't have to carry all that weight just by yourself on your back?

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

If you think so...

Hope some of them Understand Meaning of Multipurpose Use. If some of them don't understand this episode clearly, see it twice thrice or multiple times to Understand it. Its only preaching & not Teaching.

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

Fair enough!

The most useless idem to take along on adventure trip is a female pillion..

@motorcycleadventures

6 ай бұрын

No! Male pillion will be even worse!