I never thought that 11 minutes will go so fast. What a great adventure! 😄

@Moon-magic109

3 ай бұрын

Same…😮

The wingman of the road is a very aesthetically pleasing camping set up for a motorcycle. I started motorbike camping with a similar setup. But, after a few trips I switched to a compact lightweight backpacking style of tent. The 2 person backpacking style of tent gives me additional room for my gear, and additional headroom so I can easily sit upright inside the tent. After about 5-10 nights camping with the new tent, I was able to work out everything else. I am now very comfortable camping. I also carry a lightweight compact chair. Visiting with nearby campers, having evening cocktails, or morning coffee, is much more enjoyable with the chair :)

@gilesfarmer5953

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. The Wingman is basically an Aussie style swag, which are great if you have a Ute or 4x4, because they are very heavy and cumbersome for the amount of space and protection they have to offer. Like you, I'd prefer a high quality lightweight tent, a sleeping mat and a down sleeping bag that compresses to almost nothing, all of which weighs about and takes up a quarter of the size of a wingman. I also wouldn't like to be sleeping so close to the bike, you know, if the sidestand sinks into the ground on a wet night causing the bike to tip over.

@clarson2916

Жыл бұрын

@@gilesfarmer5953 it is interesting watching Freddie Dobbs work out how best to motorbike camp. In addition, to the packed size and weight of the wingman, there is a lot to be said for being able to sit up straight inside the tent.

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

Fascinating thread- thank you all for the input. I have been thinking about trying a camping style tent for the extra room it provides, but I was unsure how much extra hassle it’d be packing/unpacking. This is very interesting to read!🙌🏻🙂

@gilesfarmer5953

Жыл бұрын

@@FreddieDobbs Hi Freddie. Vango and others do some very nice lightweight tents for a decent price. They usually have an inner tent and a flysheet which once set up initially, can be permanently kept together, so no faffing about later, just thread the flexible poles through the sleeves and peg it down. With some, like a semi geodesic, you don't even need to peg it down unless the weather is really shite. Worth while having a look here on KZread for reviews of the Vango range (I have a Vango Mirage 200 which is a 2 person tent, but really better for one as you get a load more room). Very much worth it for the extra space, and you don't have to detach it from the bike should you go for a spin. Don't bother with any department store tents. Too flimsy, and collapse at the slightest fart. Also worth looking into a down sleeping bag, very warm, and compresses to almost nothing.

@richardvillar340

Жыл бұрын

@@FreddieDobbs You'd love a "free standing" style backpacker tent Freddie. Set it up in literally a minute, two minutes if you use the groundcover. Mine weighs about four pounds. I can fit my sleeping bag (backpacker style), two man tent (in case the Mrs. wants to come), sleeping pad, pillow, micro towel, and a whole bunch of other stuff in one large drybag. Roc Straps are the business!

Isle of Portland such a beautiful place when the weather is good. The viewing point at the Olympic rings has to be one of England's most stunning views and a walk along Chesil beach a must as it's 5,000 years old , 18 miles long and considered Europe's finest barrier beach.

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow!! I’ll be returning

Great video again. I'm camping on a little tour of France with my T120 this week. I'm using a 3 person tent...I'm on a motorbike not a bicycle! My revelation (epiphany to quote Freddie), is the Trekology blow up mattress and pillow but, mostly, the little usb battery powered pump which is great for multi destination camping. I think it's called Flextail. A luxury maybe but no more huffing and puffing every night

Love your solo camping trips! keep em coming!

Great inspiring video! Surely this is every bikers dream

excellent video freddie, that petrol station you stopped at is where I ran out of petrol on my triumph street twin. I came to a full stop about 2 miles away from the slip road on the hard shoulder, gave the bike a little shake trying to slosh any petrol around, I rode another 1.5miles. 0.5 miles it stopped I had the slip road in my sights. One final slosh and it got me to the car park entrance so I just pushed it across. Had mcdonald's, pushed it to the petrol station 🤣

Good stuff. These are the kind of videos I'm subscribed for. Your Spanish trip was hardcore

Brilliant Freddie. I can't wait for the next episode. Love your camping trips 😊

Always enjoy your trips Freddie, 😉 Say hi to your mum & dad from your subscribers 😀

Great video, looking forward to the next episode 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Awesome video Freddie, well done, thanks for sharing!! 👍👍

I'm such a skinflint that I still use issued military kit: bivvy bag, tarp/basha lean to bungied to the bike etc but a cheap Asda £10 single skin tent also does the job and takes up no room at all. I agree about the economy of camping, more money for fuel and coffee stops 👍

Brilliant Freddie 👏... living the dream

10 pound passion! Great stuff Freddie! Doing it in style of a nomad.👌

Awesome video and awesome content can’t wait for the next video Thank’s Freddie and Monika

Another fantastic video Freddy

What a great Idea on the farm owners part . That would be so popular in the States because you would not get a campsite with all the amenities for that money anywhere that i know of . But like everything here there has to be a ton of laws that will prevent you from doing it . Great Vlog cheers

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Frederick! We’re also going that way here in the UK, so i was delighted by how free and easy this camping experience was. Just park anywhere and do as you wish🙂👌🏻

Great to see your long ride outs Freddie - really inspiring me to upgrade my commuter and plan my own one next year

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

Really glad you enjoyed it Rob!🙂

Looks lovely Freddie, I hope you find the love of camping.

That campsite looks great! Really nice and chill like some I remember from my hitch-hiking through France a few years ago. Totally agree that a tenner makes that a better proposition than wild camping altho a bit less of an adventure. Thanks Freddie for the free inspiration x

Back when I started biking aged 16 I owned Goldtop boots and my mate owned a Belstaff waxed jacket for his moped. Not much more than pocket money prices at the time. Now everything is so-o expensive! Especially Belstaff.

@benitopussolini544

Жыл бұрын

that's because there's a lot of "Freddie's"out there these days.

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

Ahhhhhh I know- I can’t argue with this at all

Great video Freddie, i love your UK adventures !! We are just back from Cornwall having been on holiday for a week, i always miss it so much when we get back it is such a special place! All the best Dan 👌👌👍👍😀😀

Really great video Freddie. Ride safe and stay awake :))

Just wot l needed for a cloudy Sunday morning . Also good to be reminded of why l got into motorcycles. Triumph bonneville 💯💙👀🌍

Great playlist. 🎥 😊

I really like watching your videos that include a bit of bike camping because it just reinforces my view that it looks so unappealing 😀......but I do admire you for giving it a go AND for riding that distance with no screen . It's all good viewing 👍

I've only started this overnight camping lark this year. Great fun! I've found that thr £10 ones, while a bit basic, have fewer kids running around. Great video as usual 👌

Mate, you have to be the only person I know who goes on a biking / camping trip wearing a collared shirt. Very dapper! (Oh, and the Bellstaff jacket... you're right. £500 is taking the p1ss... They used to be the cheap alternative to a proper leather. Who in their right mind made them a fashion accessory?) PS, £10 is a steal for the campsite. They tried ripping me off for double that in Segovia a couple of years ago after advertising it for €7. The receptionist said "7 for you, 7 for your daughter and 7 for the tent". I told her politely to forget it and rode on a few more km to stay in a proper hostel.

Well done, Freddie! I see you've really learnt the lessons of your last camping (mis)adventure, and that's always what counts most. Safe trip tomorrow!

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Willelm!🙌🏻

Great to back to basics, just enjoy the journey

I've photographed my bike there, in that layby in the shadow of Orwell bridge.

Falling a sleep when riding the bike, thank God I'm not the only one ... I even do it with an open face helmet 😊. Glad you stopped in time for coffee and made it safe to the campsite. Great video, looking forward to see the rest of the trip.

Started watching on a whim… now……. I’m hooked. Keep it up!

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark!

Hi enjoy your trip to Cornwall , your making head way . Ride safe .😉

Road trips are the best - the comfort is often lacking but the sense of adventure is unrivaled.

Nice one Fred!…..🏍⭐️🏍⭐️🏍

love the moto vlogs! stay safe out there please, remember to lock your gear up and secure everything. no more stolen laptops.

Thanks, Mr Dobbs!

Another low cost option is YHA hostels. Cheap, bed is comfortable enough, serve breakfast and dinner, and drinks. Clean enough. You meet people. And if you choose one near an area of outdoor activity as opposed to the city you avoid most yahoos. Plus, you don't need as much gear. Did a trip in Wales this week. £64 for three nights at two different locations. Just one bit, bring ear plugs.

You are doing a great job, your videos are very interesting. Thanks 🔥❤️‍🔥😎👌

All my old mates lived on Portland . HMP😁 safe journey Fred !

Evening Freddie, another top Vlog. I live in St Austell. Only a few miles from Falmouth. Watching your video is very inspiring and I feel a camping road trip cld be called for myself. Keep up the good work 👍

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!🙌🏻 I must get back over to Cornwall again soon as it is a stunning part of the country for riding🤩

Good to see the Goose out again! Used mine at Adventure bike festival, bought because of your previous trip with ponies!

Brilliant watch

Just found channel by a whim great enjoyed it 👌

Enjoyable as always. I’ve got a wingman and I love it. I’ve made a couple of modifications which you might find useful. I found I didn’t like the way my bike blocked the view so I’ve added two ultra lightweight poles and guys to support the flap and now I can sit in the evenings and watch the world go by., also makes access easier. Also I ditched the combined bed roll and bag for an air mat and better quality bag (keeps me warmer, much more comfortable and rolls up smaller. Keep up the good work and let me know if you want to try the electric Super Socos at any point. Regards, Charlie.

Freddie you should come to Canada and do some wild camping. A few years ago when I was younger some friends joined me and we rode XL 250 Honda's to the Yukon territory. Later on my wife and I rode the Dempster Hwy. to the North West Territories above the Arctic Circle. There is more wild life up there than people. The camping is great and its free. I should add that the north is a long long way from the south. The Alaska Hwy. which was built during WWII is one of two ways to get into the north. It's mostly paved but sections can be torn up for miles and be a little sketchy to pass. Your Triumph might not like it. My wife and I rode a KLR 650 Kawasaki ADV bike. You don't get them over there in Europe but because in Canada only 25% of the roads are paved ADV bikes are common here. The KLR's are one tough bike as we shipped it to Europe and rode there for three months. An awesome trip. Great video. Enjoyed seeing it.

Off camping in the lakes in a week or so, just packing a tent and bag, clothing tends to be what I'm wearing. I just love getting on my bike and going anywhere really. The great thing about bikes as well as tents is you can always fit in somewhere. Safe travels 👍

Back in the day I camped on tour but it’s a lot of crap to lug around especially if you take enough stuff to boil a kettle and do a fry up for breakfast. I’m sure camping gear is much better designed now but my creaking bones need the comfort of a proper bed these days! 🇬🇧😁

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

Haha yep I don’t blame you at all!😆 I’ve been considering trying a mini bbq too, but I do agree- it adds an extra level of hassle. I’m curious to give it a try!

blimey ! I live on Portland and never knew there was a camp site there ? I need to get out more . Welcome to our lovely Island ...

Would love to see more camping with a motorcycle. Awesome content…thank you.

I have that same jacket. Love it. Definitely a jacket for life as you say

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

Isn’t it!🙂👌🏻

..cool video keep up the great content.. Thank you…

Like your style Freddie

I have never even felt like falling asleep on my motorcycle but I have witnessed that actually happen to one of my mates. We were touring Southern Ireland in the south west corner on a hot day. He just went straight on with no attempt to turn when there was a bend in the road. Luckily he was only quite badly bruised but his Sprint ST was written off. Plenty of coffee Freddie to keep alert is the answer. Best wishes from Devon. Ride safe.

From one stunning part of England to another.

Ride safe and God bless sir Freddie🙏☝️

03:20 when he saw a fellow biker🤩

Nice Triumph 👍🏼

I have fallen asleep two different times, on one of them, I fell asleep 3 times. So total of four. My ex father inlaw saw me leave the road the three times thinking that was the end of me. NOPE, I came back to his right mirror and then back to his left mirror for another 60 miles and off I would go to his right mirror and off the road and back I would come. It is the funniest story he would tell when he was alive. Good times

Great as ever......I have the wingman Toucan....just gives you that extra bit of space.....a Little tip....go out and buy yourself a roll of 2cm thick 25 density foam and added it to the one in the wingman makes all the difference 😉😉😉😉

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

Ahhhhh I like this- thank you for the tip, Jamie🙌🏻

Will do my 1st camping bike trip on my Meteor 350 in a couple of weeks. Btw decided on the RE Meteor after watching your Canarias video. 👌

Great video Freddie and good luck with the camping, Your intro near the Orwell Bridge makes me homesick and I used to sail on the down Orwell and then up the River Stour to Rabness. It is a beautiful part of the world 😊👍

@Lookup2Wakeup

Жыл бұрын

Me too. I had a boat at Wolverstone Marina, back in the late 1980s.....

@inverlane1939

Жыл бұрын

@@Lookup2Wakeup We also moored at Wolverstone 👍

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it David. The Orwell, and the road running along it, is stunning and still feels very unspoilt🙂👌🏻

@inverlane1939

Жыл бұрын

@@FreddieDobbs It is a stunning part of the world, albeit I can’t complain as I now live in the Cotswolds. Have a safe tour down to Cornwall 😊👍

Great video and as said inspiring for us Bikers and great to see you on the long trip Can’t wait for you’re opinion tomorrow Not done camping on my bikes but sounds good to me😊😊 Cheers for that have a cozy night Watch out for the creepy crawlies lol 😂

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

Really glad you enjoyed it! Luckily the area was insect-free😆

@-old-school-motorcyclesltd

Жыл бұрын

@@FreddieDobbs Well done Freddie well impressed And will tune in later after work 😊👍👍

Just been watching some of you Tenerife videos for a bit of inspiration. We're off there again in November, Monasterio is definitely on the list. We haven't been since February and didn't really get a chance to explore due to having the outlaws with us.

Good Evening Freddie!

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

Good evening Julian🙂

Visited the Isle of Portland only a few weeks ago while staying in Weymouth at a well known branded hotel, you're site looked cleaner than the one we stayed in at £100 per night.

Coincidentally I was along that stretch of road by the Orwell bridge only this week. Also travelled from Suffolk down to the Lizard recently quite a long haul in one go. Enjoy Cornwall.

Great video…I love the description of the tiredness… it’s exactly how I am too….but in my car. Time to stop.❤️

I stayed up there on the hill in a hotel in Castletown. (Stunning views from up there) I used to use the ferry from Waymouth to Cherbourg when it was running, Think they only serve Jersey now. Should us more of a road journey, but of course, Monika is not with you. I was never down in Cornwall.

I'm listening to the rain hammering off the roof of our boat in West London thinking I hope Freddie isn't camping in this.

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

I did get caught!🌧 A boat in West London sounds very very nice👌🏻

@AlexOnABoat

Жыл бұрын

@@FreddieDobbs it's lovely although everytime you show us the Orwell I think to myself Ipswich could be a nice place to moor up.

@Lookup2Wakeup

Жыл бұрын

Still dry here in South Devon. No rain here for weeks....

Fun one.

another excellent video!...If you didnt grow up camping..the campsites are the way to go..the showers can make all the difference in the world..lol

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

I didn’t appreciate how much difference a shower and loos could make to the overall camping experience. I’m a convert🙂

@kevinshaffer1047

Жыл бұрын

@@FreddieDobbs LOL..its funny the simplest things we take for granted...until they arent there..LOL..

A bit dappy mr Dobbs regarding foot wear.......and more! I find it endears me to your travels.

Dang... that's an hour and a quarter extra travel. I'd have bought a pair of flip flops for the beach, lol

Nice to see and hear a proper Jaguar at 6.30 ! Have a great trip Freddie.

@mrpipps90

Жыл бұрын

Bahaha. He was so flustered. I love it.

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

No finer sight than an E-Type🤩

Heya Freddie....a million years ago...ok 1983..on my OE (kiwi)..bought my Moto Guzzi VII 50..never heard of them but got one..and took off on my own across Europe with no plan. However, what I had was free camping experience in kiwiland which is all fun and wonderful...until it isn't. So I had my wee tent and just found campgrounds. In France, in Switzerland, in Italy, in Greece...they had loos and showers and were cheap as bro. And you meet people too. Especially bikers.

Been there Freddie it´s not fun falling asleep on a bike or any vehicle if your in control of it ,The idea of camping kid of appeals but when it comes to it with the facilities it´s a no thanks 😁. Good one 👍

I rode for 12 hours today. I started in West Texas. I’m now in East Texas.

👍😎👍 Wingman's Toucan tent is larger for us tall riders. I would also replace the super thin mattress/sleeping bag that comes with the tent with an air mattress and better quality sleeping bag for colder climes.

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

Great tips- thank you sir!🙂🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

the secret to camping is a good nights sleep, which starts with a good air mattress and a pillow, check out the back packing stores for good light ones.

tip Freddy if your getting to the point of falling asleep quick espresso and Nap for 10 to 20 minutes by the time you wake, the coffee kicks in and your ready to go.

I hope you get the bug and start doing more camping, my favourite thing to do on my bike. I got a wingman of the road after seeing you use it.

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

I now have the bug big time Gaz- I LOVE it and will be doing a lot more😃🏕

@gazoutdoors7525

Жыл бұрын

@@FreddieDobbs excellent! I'm not sure if you know, but the wingman guys do tours in Europe for wingman owners, I bet they'd love to have you along to make video you or them should get talking! :)

I've done the nod on the bike. Gotta pull over and find some place to recharge immediately. I thought the adrenaline would keep me awake but sometimes that exhaustion kicks in... Glad you took a break when you did.

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

So true- I probably rode for 30 miles like that, and it was getting ridiculous by the end!

@strider112575

Жыл бұрын

Glad you pulled over when you did. 30 miles is a lot.

6:04 Try leaving Monica alone a bit more and getting some sleep. 😂

Freddie - would have loved to have seen some of the riding on the A27 - a great road for bikes, mainly for the quality of the road (but the views aren't bad as well). I used to live in East Grinstead and loved riding that road. Can you take some clips of actual ride next time?

I saw the Jag coming up behind at 6:20 and instinctively said “hey Freddie …look behind you !”

Not hard to fall asleep on a bike Freddie, it isn't always sheer tiredness sometime just the mom

I think I saw you in Marazion on Friday 26th August walking with a couple of friends? Either you or your doppeleganger! - Cornwall is a fab place to visit, even better when the weather is a s good as it has been recently.

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

That would’ve been me!🙂

I would have just purchased a cheap pair of plimsolls in Cornwall rather than turning round! Love the content

Good on u freddie. Air bnb used to be the cheap way of overnighting. Its more expensive than when I used to work in London in 2010. Camping everytime but I like hot shower at my age. Thinking of getting a van and bed and bike garage within

cocos camping in mid wales is nice and at 10 pound a night is worth a go

Loving your mini tours. Ride safely. The Wingman of the Road set up looks very well made and robust but personally I prefer a 3 man Vango tent for more room. It packs down to a third the size of your Wingman. I appreciate your set up is an instant roll out with sleeping bag so I can see the attraction. The Bonnie makes an awesome tour bike doesnt it, I have had 2 in past (2004 790 and 2017 865). They are soooooo damn reliable and well made. I took my Bonnies all over Europe and they both performed flawlessly. Now riding a Triumph Speeedy (bug eye 2010 the best looking one). 👌 Is your Bonnie an 865 or 900? Personally I think the smaller 900 Bonnie is a much much better buy than the lardy over- expensive 1,200.

To keep the camping experience going when you arrive at your final destination will your parents allow you to pitch the tent in their garden😂😂😂😂. Had a Belstaff wax cotton two piece back in the early 80s and got nearly 20 years out of it before it died, it was second hand when I purchased it.

Luck would catch this video 4 minutes after posting it! Looking forward to you and Monica coming to the US and do some touring. Might need a T120 for that! LOL

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

This is my dream🇺🇸 Agreed- I think a big engined bike would be too tempting to try in the states💪🏼

Falmouth is 5 miles from me feel free to pop in for a coffee and a ride on my BMW Scrambler.

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Dave!🙂

Love the fog, but not that great for traveling. Every scene is absorbing. I observe and take in all.

Nice jacket, agree on the quality and feel of the bellstaf stuff but isn't it too hot for a hot summer roadtrip? I suffered in my Klim Marrakech this summer ... Have a great ride sounds like a great trip. I have great memories of touring Cornwall, still trying to find back this high tea spot on the Atlantic coast with the most amazing views of the ocean and the moors ...

looking at getting a wingman tent for the summer camping trips