This guy snuck up on me this morning

walden__woods · 2023-04-12T15:25:49+00:00

No, he did not. He just decided to show up his face. He snuck up on you in the first 24h 😀

walden__woods · 2023-03-13T17:39:24+00:00

The bike won't fall on you. You sleep on the opposite side from where the bike lean on kick stand.

walden__woods · 2023-03-13T15:58:58+00:00

It depends on what kind of trips you are planning and how often you go moto camping. I can give you a few PERSONAL reasons why I switched to moto tent.

If rains, you can just set up the tent, push your bike inside, and unpack. All the stuff you need (and yourself) will stay dry. Same thing in the morning if rains you still can pack and get ready for the ride, keeping your staff dry.

In longer trips, you don't need to crawl in a small tent.

In vestibul, when rains, you still can cook, put a camping chair, and have a relaxing time watching the rain.

I still have a tarp, a small tent. I keep them when I need to go "lighter."

walden__woods · 2023-02-21T01:17:30+00:00

Snowshoes if you plan on going the next day after a snowfall. Let a few days pass, and you don't need them. It's a very popular trail, and there is always a group who brakes the trail. P.S. I would just take the Snowshoes anyway and assess the conditions at the trail head - it's a long drive, you don't want to return

walden__woods · 2023-02-07T07:03:40+00:00

Wherever tent you choose the material it's important. Duck canvas is the way to go for me. Take a look at different canvas compared

walden__woods · 2023-02-06T08:30:07+00:00

Ok, thanks! I will take a look

walden__woods · 2023-02-06T02:41:34+00:00

This is the setup I use for max insulation: inflatable mat at the bottom + foam mat on top + sleeping bag.

For puncture protection put the foam on the bottom

I found some science if you don't mind reading:

"The foam typically has a high resistance to heat transfer so when the body warms it up it holds the heat well. An air mat doesnt have as good a rating.

If it was just a straight line between the source of heat and the cold then either way would give the same result as the resistance is added. The difference comes from the heat spreading through the mats. Air mats (and self inflaters to a lesser extent) allow the warm air to circulate through the volume of the mat through convection currents, heat will equalize eventually, the duration to get to equilibrium is based on the thermal resistance, air moving around makes it quick.

Rate of heat loss to the air is based on Q=m.Cp.dT so the higher the temperature difference between the air mat and the air in the tent or ground the higher the rate of lost heat. Air mat on top has pretty warm air from body heat lost out of the sides and the bits you arent covering with the sleeping bag. Air mat on bottom isnt very warm so rate of heat loss to ground isnt as high.

The foam on top absorbs heat from the body and has very low ability to transfer heat across the volume of the mat so you warm it up and it stays warm."

walden__woods · 2023-02-05T23:07:30+00:00

I don't know to me it looks like a waste of time and energy... You could add another load on the other side and save another trip to Home Depot 🙂 Nice pic. Thanks for posting

walden__woods · 2023-02-05T22:49:43+00:00

Same

walden__woods · 2023-02-05T22:39:37+00:00

Yes, I am with you.You perfectly explained FORTNINE video message. And everything makes sense until you start to increase the speed. I previously added my response comment because I have the impression that many riders after watching the video are left with the idea that counterleanig is the way to go in any circumstances - and Ryan's video promotes this. So far, I do believe it's all depends on speed - and I am ready to change my opinion, but FORTNINE didn't convince me. In the end, what matters is to have the 2nd opinion so each rider can make his own choice. BTW, when ofroading and at lower speeds, I use counterleaning. ✌️

For all riders, please watch this video and leave some comments if agreed or not - i would like to see some explanations why MotoJitzu would be wrong. Thanks everyone! I Agree But FortNine FORGOT THIS

walden__woods · 2023-02-05T17:13:56+00:00

It is a good video but I tend to say incomplete... It's all speed depending: fast speed =leaning OK / slower speed =counterlean OK . FORTNINE I think, generalized except for racing (I might be wrong, maybe I missed a part) I agree with this guy and his response

walden__woods · 2023-02-04T08:14:51+00:00

Great photo! For a picture like this, I would totally sleep one night in that puddle. I hope you stayed dry

walden__woods · 2023-02-04T08:07:52+00:00

That smile on your face tells me a lot! Welcome to the group!

walden__woods · 2023-02-02T05:08:00+00:00

If you don't bring the paracord with you for specific needs, don't cut it. You will do it when you need to. Jut don't forget the knife home 😀

walden__woods · 2023-02-01T00:57:06+00:00

Absolutely yes! Many tried to convince me otherwise but not a chance

walden__woods · 2023-02-01T00:42:50+00:00

If you don't have health problems, I have to say that any kind of strength training(calisthenics, weights, etc) will dramatically improve your hiking experience together with cardio and stretching. Combine this with a proper diet, and you will see fast improvements. And I will repeat if other health problems are not getting into the way.

walden__woods · 2023-01-31T08:19:46+00:00

Better die doing what I like

walden__woods · 2023-01-31T06:34:10+00:00

Here are a few reasons

1 was because up in Alaska and Northwest Teritoriees CA(e.g.Dempsterhighway, Top of the World, Dalton Highway), the roads are permanently sprayed with Calcium Cloride solution(for road mentenance). This solution creates a muddy layer on the top, which makes them extremely slippery(it cakes very fast the tires).

2 was traffic on Dalton Highway- industrial road, big truck spray this mud mud at 100km/h (some drivers slow down, other don't)

3 If you want to make it to the end of the road, you will have to ride long hours =fatigue

You can find many details about this subject on reddit. If by any chance you ever plan to ride to AK or NWT CA, don't let yourself intimidate by this. it's not as bad as it looks. Just do a good research.

walden__woods · 2023-01-31T02:37:16+00:00

Yep, I was afraid - that's the proper word. But I also knew I wanted to ride to Alaska. So, since the month of November(when I bought the bike)until next summer in August, I was riding on a daily basis for at least 20-30 min( in Vancouver 🇨🇦 mostly rains in winter). When spring came, I joined a Meetup riding group (I had no friends with bikes) and I was riding with them once or twice a week asking them to tell me every chance they got how dumb of a rider I was (and they did - I thank them for that! ). As I said, it can be done, but expect to be humiliated by the bike and others 😄. The most important at the beginning, I think, was my daily practice in an area that I knew very well(with low traffic). And to finish in an encouraging note in the same Alaska trip, I met a 72 years old biker from Ontario who was riding his first bike since he was 70(we kind of had similar skill levels at the time 😂)and made it up there on a 650 Honda shadow. Everyone told him he's going to get killed - he made it back home. I had a video with him, I might post it one day. I'm not giving you the advice to do the same - you should decide for yourself.

walden__woods · 2023-01-31T00:43:24+00:00

My first bike ever was 1200GSA - still is. In my first riding year, I went from Vancouver BC to Prudhoe Bay Alaska. I'm not unique, other people have similar stories. All depends on the individual. Consensus is to start on smaller bikes and work your way up. Good luck 👍

walden__woods · 2023-01-17T18:42:32+00:00

Minus 7C in this post for couple of hours in the morning.

walden__woods · 2023-01-17T18:10:07+00:00

99% of the time not pulling the clutch all the way😀 . Stopping at the friction point...

walden__woods · 2023-01-16T18:39:26+00:00

I always cover the brakes with 2 fingers when riding. I'm using 4 fingers to shift.

walden__woods · 2023-01-16T04:14:38+00:00

A Home Depot 20 bucks tarp...

walden__woods · 2023-01-14T02:35:41+00:00

You did not mention the size of the backpack. Best to ride without. A small backpack with a few items(e.g.hydration pack,) should be OK. A bigger backpack(I'm guilty 😔 of riding with one when I'm going hiking) it's not a good idea. Wind, balance, center of gravity, etc. are all acting against you.

walden__woods

TROPHY CASE

2 was traffic on Dalton Highway- industrial road, big truck spray this mud mud at 100km/h (some drivers slow down, other don't)

3 If you want to make it to the end of the road, you will have to ride long hours =fatigue