I'd like to add to your eat before bed idea. I'm a fellow ADV motovlogger and also a registered nurse, so I love to contribute medical info to help ADV peps out. Hydration must be increased when macro nutrients are taken in. Metabolism has stages, glycolysis, pyruvic acid, Krebs cycle, and finally the electron transport chain. That final stage mentioned produces the vast majority of energy and is dependent on h2o. To relate to motorcycles it's like never cleaning your air filter. Yea it'll run but you wont like the results, and the more fuel (macronutrients) you add the more choked (dehydrated) your engine (body) will get.

Nothing is more comforting wile you are camping, then the sound of a guy going ham with his rifle. Haha

@FridaysTheBomb

6 жыл бұрын

Mountain Hound broo it was creepy for sure man. The sound of a hunting rifle being fired is so alarming

Just recently found your channel (subbed) as it perfectly fits my near future. Grew up on old XR’s in Florida. 80, 200, 350R owner back in the day. Been out of the saddle for 20 years raising a family, owning a business…. Finally pulled the trigger, 2022 XR650L showing up late July here in central Kentucky with my name on it. The bluegrass region is absolutely made for this bike. Take a left off my farm and I’m on the interstate in five miles, take a right and it’s endless lane and a half into the red river gorge. Never going full on “Itchy Boots” but your style of riding and camping is spot on! Stay safe and keep it up!

I think I'm going to start uploading on Saturday mornings going forward. Initial views seem to be better, and if needed I have an extra day to edit stuff (Friday that is).

@nef4ri0us68

6 жыл бұрын

//WARNING// okay

@jamesreichardt2424

6 жыл бұрын

Friday'sThe Bomb did you happen to use and already opened bottle of loctite? If so it might have gone bad it is activated by oxygen so it does have a shelf life once opened. I figure that out the hard way 😕 Keep up the good work! Love the videos!

@FridaysTheBomb

6 жыл бұрын

i didn't know it had a shelf life...hmmm i bought the blue stuff specifically for these bolts so I don't think it had gone bad.

@Refused27

6 жыл бұрын

great idea! i'm off weekends (as well as a lot of other people i know) i watch your videos as soon as you post them

A walk in the woods- Bill Bryson Mid life crisis meet Appalachian trail- Pretty funny- good writer.

Another great video! Quick camping hack: turn your socks inside out and put them over the opening of your boots. It dries them out, and keeps bugs from crawling into your boots overnight ;-) I really dig these videos. I do camping videos on my channel, but it is the Enfield videos that get more views LOL Your camera work is great, always fun to watch B-)

@FridaysTheBomb

6 жыл бұрын

THAT my friend is a genius idea. i will implement this in the future because my feet tend to sweat lol

The magic of thinking big is a great book. annoys me how none of these concepts were taught in my highschool

I really enjoy the camping vids!!

Great videos! You've sparked my interest again! I live in the mountains of Vermont, class 4 roads are snowmobile trails in the winter. So I know of a lot of great spots with AWSOME views!! The one I'm thinking of right now has a great view of Killington! DUEL SPORT defiantly provides everything I'm looking for in riding!

I never get tired of this intro shots. P.S wife's and girlfirends will always be a bit jealous of riding unless they ride. Problem is we really need the get aways to recharge and connect.

One of few motovloggers that aren't complete tools. Cheers mate.

@bradb9146

6 жыл бұрын

Agreed … I second that ! °\(ö)/° = )

@jeffreymcmillan7703

6 жыл бұрын

I look forward to his uploads and hope he keeps doing them.

The camping is a great idea, exactly what I was looking for to tide me over on this really cold, wet northwest day. I work and no ride make Gary go something something. As far as books go, give this one a shot if you like. Not really much to do with motorcycles but a great read in my opinion and I liked 1984. Keep brappin' man

Great video man! I need to try that one of these days. You weren’t kidding about the camping videos doing well. Glad it seems to be working out for you!

@FridaysTheBomb

6 жыл бұрын

Each Adventure its everybody's favorite thing I guess. This video did particularly well for no apparent reason though. Sometimes KZread just decides to show a video in more search results and stuff for a short period of time, and they get more views.

Great video once again mate. It was your camping videos that drew me to your channel and I'm keen for more regular ones but I like the shorter/day to day vids too.

Definitely here for the camping videos! Good call!!

@FridaysTheBomb

4 жыл бұрын

I need to get my ass back out there. My bike needs brakes and my truck needs an alternator, and i got plans every weekend that dont involve these videos lol

I love the Easton bars you have. I've got them on my DR650 no complaints, I've dumped mine plenty with no bending nice channel!

Love driving out there! It's sooooo beautiful!

From a guy who builds motorcycles and race cars, and built an airplane 17 years ago that's still flying today, ALWAYS use RED loctite! Don't even waste your time with anything else. Love your videos man, you and AZ Desert Dog were my inspiration for buying an Adventure bike to keep out in AZ, and I just picked up a Husky TC 450 for here in NJ. Keep shooting, your videos kick ass!

@FridaysTheBomb

6 жыл бұрын

+Maurice Colontonio thanks man!

I vote for more dual sport camping videos. Subscribed!

@FridaysTheBomb

6 жыл бұрын

AMG there will be more :)

That liner inside the cans is anti rust material. It also prevents leaking. It’s not a good idea to cook or place cans near heat . Nice video thanks. 🇨🇦🏍

I love these videos, please never stop uploading! Very underrated channel!

@FridaysTheBomb

6 жыл бұрын

hopefully we can grow this thing

Dude these videos are awesome. I'm from Georgia and try to camp as often as possible but my all time favorite camping trip to date has been solo thru the northern half of Arizona in January. Beautiful country, actual snow and way less humidity. Ha.

One of the best motovloggers. Can't wait to see you grow your videos are so good! I like how long they are too I can sit here and not be bored with your videos. Good work don't be like the others be you.

@FridaysTheBomb

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, I wonder sometimes if they are too long. i don't like going over 15 minutes, but 20 minutes is my absolute max. I personally don't like watching videos longer than 20, and even then i don't always finish them. I'm glad you don't get bored though, that's honestly my biggest concern when i edit these.

@Francisco_VI

6 жыл бұрын

Friday'sThe Bomb Yeah everyone likes watching videos for a certain amount of time I personally like 10-15 minute motovloggs. Thanks for the reply you're doing great I've seen and enjoyed all your videos

hey man just wanted to say i love your content please keep doing you and dont change!

@FridaysTheBomb

6 жыл бұрын

+CRIBBSSTUD hopefully youtube will stop demonizing my videos for no reason...

Oh also book ideas that relate to the ADV scene philosophically Walden by Thoreau and Into the Wild by Krakauer, found these books helped me better understand how to alter my mindset to minimalize my gear thus reducing weight on my bike and minimalizing my life to allow me to afford more adventures.

Love it, and the music is great

great video man! definitely have to say I enjoy your camping videos the most keep it up man

@FridaysTheBomb

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah I feel like I'm onto something different, so I want to push it further.

@Nostrildomus

6 жыл бұрын

Rolling out past the lost Dutchman in the wintertime has some points if your into solitude . May be the time to bring the girlfriend . And longer range ideals , . . .

Love the camping videos, keep it up!

I'm hooked. Love the camping. Kingpin by Richard Stratton is a cool book. True story about a pot dealer.

@FridaysTheBomb

6 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I've got you hooked :) I'll write that book down!

The gun fire is haunting in the background

@FridaysTheBomb

6 жыл бұрын

+jay_pozz it was pretty awkward having him so close by. And creepy.

Good pick on 1984, definitely relates to a lot of what's currently going on.

@FridaysTheBomb

6 жыл бұрын

the further I get into the book the more I think North Korea took it as an instruction manual

Awesome trip. Bro!!

Boil water, put it in a bottle, put that bottle in your sleeping bag about 20 minutes before bed. You can also keep an empty bottle in your sleeping bag as well to piss in. That also helps keep you warm. Just don't confuse the two in the middle of the night when you need a drink

@FridaysTheBomb

6 жыл бұрын

James Powers yup I've done the warm bottle thing but i have anxiety about it opening and soaking my bag lol

Thanks for the camping vid.

great video! I like how that beer can top lid just busted off on you ! haha... when I go camping I like to take a sling shot ,& practice my shots with endless ammunition (rocks) haha .keep up the uploads bud we appreciate them!!

@FridaysTheBomb

6 жыл бұрын

That lid was actually made that way. I had never seen anything like it, but i guess it makes it easier to pour/drink

Good books, Blue highways and Travels with Charley.

The cans have a very thin plastic liner to help prevent corrosion of the tin can. So you don't want to heat them up.

All trails with no signs are motorcycle trails lol. Got the fmf exhaust kit coming & d606 tires!

@FridaysTheBomb

6 жыл бұрын

lmao I guess they could be!

Your channel has come along way and seems to be growing. Just think back to your first few videos. Keep up the good work.

@FridaysTheBomb

6 жыл бұрын

+Blue Moon yeah it keeps evolving. Ultimately it just takes work

Another awesome vid! Glad to hear you will be uploading every week man that will be sweet. I got your new sticker in the mail and did a small shout out for you on my channel and added it to my youtuber sticker board. I liked the old sticker, but the new one is really cool. That's some good info on sleeping in colder weather. Had no idea about the pee thing. I have a camping trip coming up for a local 2 day dual sport ride next weekend and it looks like it will be around 30 degrees. It may end up being cooler than that since it will be down by a river in a valley. I normally carry a 40F bag because it packs small, but recently picked up a Teton Farenheight XXL 20F bag that should perform well in the cold. That is a great deal on the drybag you linked. It looks like it will fit my much larger sleeping bag very well. Looking forward to all the new camping vids man!

@FridaysTheBomb

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah I learned that information about cold weather camping from a book I bought form an antique store called "Comfort Below Freezing" by Robert McQuilkin. He was a professional backcountry skiier in the 80s, and the book covers everything from environmental challenges in the snow, to the science behind your bodies consumption of carbohydrates and fats. As i read it I found myself taking notes from every page, its incredible how much information the guy packed into it.

dude epic cinematography intro!

Hey buddy Another sweeeeeeet camping video that cook stove would warm up your tent,,we use a lantern that warms our tent during cold weather ( was surprised) one of my favorite channels ,,camp and ride safe my motorcycle brother ,,,LIKED ( thumbs up X 1,000,000)

@FridaysTheBomb

6 жыл бұрын

I'm concerned about the exhaust gases from the stove filling the tent though. I'm probably over thinking it, but with my rain fly on this tent has very little ventilation. it makes for a pretty warm tent, but there is literally a warning inside that says without proper airflow suffocation is possible. I'm sure that's an extreme case, but it makes me nervous haha

Really enjoying your travels. I camped out on the cliffs overlooking Lake Roosevelt last year and the views were absolutely spectacular. Thot on preserving your tent... Get a ground cloth (a tarp, a chunk of canvas, whatever), spread it out on the ground, and put your tent on it (duh). In the morning, your tent floor (on the outside) will be clean. Roll your tent up on the tarp (instead of the ground) and the tent continues to be clean. Then, fold the tarp in on itself (the first fold) so that the dirty sides face each other and the clean sides face out. Fold it up the rest of the way up and you can put it in your pack without getting anything dirty. By folding the tarp in that manner, you can use it many times over and it will still be clean when in contact with your tent at night and in your pack.

Looks super clear. 1984.

cool video, if more people saw the destructive power of forest fires up close,might learn to be more careful.I am rigging my KLX for camping,trying to think of how to make a fishing pole holder for the bike.On another note i'm goin to the nascar race at PIR in two weeks.

A hiking trail is a great place to camp, especially if your name is Eddie and you own an RV.

Great video production, really enjoy them. Unless you like your MRE fried up a bit, I just place the bag into boiling water. I can eat it right out of the bag, and it saves me the clean up. Could probably do that with an open can of food as well. Heats the food, will not melt the inner liner if there is one, and no mess, plus if water is an issue it still leaves you with relatively clean hot water. I look forward to your next adventure!

@FridaysTheBomb

6 жыл бұрын

Thats a great idea. Saving cleanup is imperative when your camping lightweight like this, with no extra supplies to scrub stuff with.

Awesome videos brother

FYI if you have water boil the water and put the unopened MRE packet in it to warm it up. The bags you linked were 7.99 ea. I bought a couple you just can't beat that price.

Yes. Bike camping is best.

Urinate in a Nalgene or something similar with a wide mouth top. This also doubles as a hot water bottle since it's warm. :) Just try not to piss in your sleeping bag. Consider buying the MREs that are self heating so you don't have to worry about carrying a stove/gas.

Good luck! Your videos are awesome... Love from India!

@FridaysTheBomb

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Hello I've been watching your videos for only a short time but I must say, they are becoming one of my favourite vlogs. I'm a ADV rider but I also have a 22' RV. So I load the bike on the back carrier and drive to where I want and then unload my bike and go for day trips. My suggestion for you is get a kindle, they are great on battery life and much smaller than books, my favourite are Tom Clancy books. Water: buy bladders they come in half gallon so buy 2 or 3 cause they are easy to pack also consider carrying a life straw or some sort of filtering system. For a campfire bring a twig stove. You can easily make one from a empty tin can

hey i hope you have video when its dark that would be awesome

Killing it bro ,love it

Not sure if anyone has mentioned, with the MRE you can just boil water and the MRE together to heat it with no mess. Keep up the good vids.

At least you haven't got to worry about big foot creaping up on you hahahahaha

Friday's the Bomb you should buy a mini rake and you can easily rake a spot for your tent and for your fire . Try ebay for one or the garden section in walmart or hardwhere strore.

@FridaysTheBomb

6 жыл бұрын

+Matt Green pretty good solution to the problem I had

boiling water and throwing it in a bottle in the bottom of your sleeping bag is a great way to stay warm as well!

@FridaysTheBomb

6 жыл бұрын

Adventure with Mason i tried that one out on this trip actually. I just didn't mention it the next morning. Im always worried the bottle might leak and soak my bag lol

@Masontylerco

6 жыл бұрын

Friday'sThe Bomb haven’t had that happen yet but that would definitely be a trip ruiner! 🤣

Next time you go camping you should bring a book called The Alchemist. It's a relatively short book but it's a great really good read

I especially liked the part where you were in camp. You have a mellow welcoming voice, not preachy. Thanks for posting.

@FridaysTheBomb

6 жыл бұрын

Hmm I haven't been told this before, thanks

Still good! Tour of Phoenix back roads would be different.

you're correct about the camping videos. Also like it when you stumble upon abandoned buildings and the like. Suggest Steven King's Pet Sematary, and any of Peter Egan's Leanings books.

@FridaysTheBomb

6 жыл бұрын

I like finding the abandoned buildings too haha. There's a lot of amazing abandoned stuff out here, but a lot of it is patrolled by law enforcement and I'm not getting paid enough to cover a trespassing ticket lol

@paulcondie9932

6 жыл бұрын

New to your channel! I'm a fellow dual sport rider n camper. There's a book called "a walk in the park" it's about two guys walking the Appalachian trail! Good book to read while camping.

Got a 09 XR650L a few months back and I'm so glad I did. I'm always looking for new adventures here in Colorado.

Just found your videos. Wish i found someone like you around at home cause all my buddies are afraid of gravelroads and camping :(¨ Keep on your nice vid and you got a new subsc

Great videos, really thinking of getting a XR650L.

@FridaysTheBomb

6 жыл бұрын

Do it already they are awesome

I too never read 1984 but I just finished Animal Farm and started Lord of the Flies.

I'm really enjoying these videos! Glad that you decided to focus on them :D Btw I am envious - here in Germany doing wildcamping is illegal :/

Great vid !!! Dean Koontz moonlight bay series is really good. The first book is "fear nothing". Look it up they are a great read

I've spent entire months camping in cold colorado springs. I take over the counter sleeping pills to make it to the next morning haha

@FridaysTheBomb

6 жыл бұрын

I bought dramamine to use as a sleep aid but haven't felt the need for it.

I'm in NC, lots of camping options. Whether at the beach, or in the mountains. I'm looking at XL650L, and getting into camping. It seems to be time to get away.

@michaelstraughn3465

6 жыл бұрын

*XR650L

@FridaysTheBomb

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah the xr650l won't disappoint you. It's truly a tank.

Dang, that dude with the rifle was really having a blast out there. It's cool that AZ is so chill about that kind of thing. New Mexico cops can be real dicks about it.

Great book. Brandon Sanderson, "The way of Kings".

As for books 1 of my favorites is by Robert R McCammon,(Blue World)

watching your vids has me wanting to get some camping gear,i've never camped.btw I believe you pre more in winter because your not sweating like you are in warmer weather.I will be searching to see if you have a vid to show what gear I need to buy to camp and to see if you have one for how to load the bike with camping gear.thanks

@FridaysTheBomb

6 жыл бұрын

check out this one kzread.info/dash/bejne/eIWZ3K6ndtDQcqQ.html and this one kzread.info/dash/bejne/o4RtsKaen5mac5c.html

I would recommend 'a million little pieces' by James fray. Very interesting and a really easy read

My 2 favorite books to recommend are Catcher in the rye and Surely you're joking Mr Feynman. I feel like you would like both. Catcher is about a kid that can't conform to society, and the other is written by a physicist that worked on the Manhattan project, but is funny as hell in a nerdy way.

Awesome vid man. Im heading out today up into lassen national forest for a over nighter. On my 05 XR650L lots of bears so ill be bringing my 357 magnum.

@FridaysTheBomb

6 жыл бұрын

make sure you get a tag if you think you'll have to shoot one.

@crazyrebl

6 жыл бұрын

Its all good im not going hunting for bears. I've lived up here for almost 25 years and never had to shoot one in fear for my life.The only way i would shoot one is if it was trying to kill me.Its scary up there lol and i leave my house to go up there at night because im crazy.Lol Even if your not in bear country its way more intense at night. Seen a bear one time about 25 yards from me and i shot a round off into the trees to scare it and the bear Didn't evan flinch. I was like wtf?! So i yelled get out of here and it took off runing like his ass was on fire. Bear hunters used to keep the Bear population down but the logging company closed the gates about 12 years ago so we keep seeing more and more bears Its like they say its better to have a gun and not need it then to need a gun and not have it. I wouldnt go up there without one.

Nice video!👍

The Alchemist is a good book to read when one has time for reflection...

Loving the vids, new sub, try cooking your MRE in the packet in a pan of boiling water then eat it out of the packet.. no washing up bro .. scores!

@FridaysTheBomb

6 жыл бұрын

BUSHCRAFT AND FISHING WITH THE PIKEY yeah im gonna boil the packet in water next time for sure. Glad you like the videos!

I hear you on that windshield coming loose. Happens to me all the time to. very annoying indeed...

If you're into older video games, you should read Ready Player One. Love the channel by the way brotha!

@FridaysTheBomb

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks I'll check it out!

I like your videos man! @5:07 you said "eat a lot of food". Some people get the sensation of being cold after eating because it takes energy to process that food. This is all stuff I think "I learned" in elementary school almost 20 years ago and sometimes my memory sucks, but if you eat something, it should be something that is easy to process or drink something warm to bring your body temp up. Somebody said snickers bar..

@FridaysTheBomb

6 жыл бұрын

Jari Martikainen i havent heard of that being the case, but it seems to make sense logically. As your body metabolizes food it gives off heat, so if your clothing layers are correct, they will insulate and contain the heat, keeping you warm for as long as there is something in your body to process.

@jarimartikainen5507

6 жыл бұрын

I noticed it the best when it was -20C when I was in the army, but I really don't think, that being cold lasted for more than half an hour, so the long term benefits from eating well definitely would outweight being cold momentarily!

First time viewer and KLR owner. Nice video, Liked seeing dual sport going off road. Do you do any technical trails of any kind to your camp sites? keep up the good work.

clan of the cave bears is a awesome series of books i think there are 5

And here I am thinking you stopped making videos for months. But nope. Just my dumbass forgot to click notifications. My life can finally get back to normal now

@FridaysTheBomb

6 жыл бұрын

If you're subscribed to a lot of channels you won't necessarily see my stuff on your home page either. The bell icon let's you pick your favorites basically.

Very good video

Nice video, WolfYok makes an unbelievable cook set as well that I reviewed. There gear really gets over looked eh? Nice piece btw. Have you tried the Glock 20. I was thinking adding that to my kit. Ever thought off fastening a machete to your forks as a tool for cutting up firewood or sawing or even hand to hand LOL I added on recently and its come in handy for camping and stays out of the way.

@FridaysTheBomb

6 жыл бұрын

WADZ UP I don't really make fires big enough to require processing wood, but if I was doing bushcraft or camping in the snow that situation might change.

Ted Simon- Jupiter Travels. I thought was a good read.

Subscribing :) Love the camping vid and the XR650L,looking forward to checking out your other vids. Personally,I always bring my Kindle Fire (the ones that are $50 on Amazon,they're cheap to replace if lost or damaged ;) ),loaded with several books,and I may download a movie/game or 2 in case I get really bored. Easy enough to charge the thing while I ride with a cig lighter or USB port charger.

Yep, your right. I love campingvids on the worldwideweb. Always nice to see how people from across the globe enjoy the same simple stuff: motor-camp-food-beer. I would like to see a video about the camping equipment. To be more specific: I am always on the hunt for a nice, lightweight and small set up without sacrificing to much luxury. What is your filosofy about this subject? (hardcore lightweight vs bringing luxury items like chairs and what not? Or expensive name brands vs cheap china stuff?) Cheers from The Netherlands

@FridaysTheBomb

6 жыл бұрын

I tend to lean torwards a more minimalist style compared to most. Tent, sleeping, sleeping pad, extra clothes for warmth/pillow, food/fire supplies, water, and a tool kit. That's basically it. Also I believe you should buy the highest quality equipment that you can afford. Higher priced tents are so much lighter and stronger than the standard stuff and are faster to set up. If nothing else, you should have a decent 0 degree sleeping bag because it's your last defense against the elements.

So Saturday is bomb now?

@FridaysTheBomb

6 жыл бұрын

Hillbillybeeemer WV i guess, yeah haha

The Grey Man

Look into starting the Mitch Rapp series by Vince Flynn

If you like strong beers, watch for Lagunita's Brown Shuggah around Chistmas time. Shit is 10%.

@FridaysTheBomb

6 жыл бұрын

I love Lagunitas

First...havent commented in a while, I had a kid. Second...Arrogant Bastard is nasty, though my brother loves the stuff. Third...that was another great video, keep em coming!

@FridaysTheBomb

6 жыл бұрын

+Daniel Hogan thanks! I'm happy your watching

Schultz Pass was a great area before he fire. They had that road closed for at least 2 years after the fire because of dead fall. Shooting is permitted just about anywhere in National Forests and BLM land. If you like westerns Louis L'amour wrote a lot of books that take place in real locations in the Four Corners area.

once I go to bed I do not get up for anything. I take a pee bottle and use that. The older you get the more you have to pee at night, so the pee bottle works well

@FridaysTheBomb

6 жыл бұрын

Pee bottles are the best way to go.

#top thanks... is nice your share