GUIDA all'ELEFANTENTREFFEN: il RADUNO INVERNALE di MOTO più ASSURDO d'EUROPA

N0North
22 Jan 202417:55

Summary

TLDRThis video provides a comprehensive guide to preparing your motorcycle and camping equipment for the Elefantentreffen, a large annual motorcycle gathering in Germany. It covers packing tips like hard luggage vs soft bags, wearing technical layering vs bulky clothes, waterproofing everything, and choosing a 4 season sleeping bag and tent. The host stresses practical food like freeze dried packs, a camp stove, and water. He advises drinking alcohol in moderation to avoid chilling your core. Overall, he aims to prepare riders for the cold weather camping and unique post-apocalyptic atmosphere of the Elefantentreffen.

Takeaways

  • 😀 The video provides tips on preparing your motorcycle and equipment for camping 1-2 nights in cold temperatures at the Elephant Treffen event in Europe
  • 👓 Bring waterproof hard luggage cases for storage while traveling to the event via motorcycle
  • 💡 Dress in layers with waterproof, windproof, and warm technical clothing suited for cold weather motorcycle riding
  • 🔋 Use heated grips and hand guards to keep hands warm while riding
  • 🏕 Bring a 4-season sleeping bag and insulating gear like a warm hat to sleep comfortably outdoors
  • 🔦 Pack headlamps over flashlights to keep hands free at the campsite
  • 🍽 Bring dehydrated camping meals or canned food that is easy to prepare at your campsite
  • 🛡️ Find a campsite location that is flat, sheltered, and away from high traffic areas
  • ❄️ Take steps to protect your motorcycle from road salt corrosion after the trip
  • 👥 The atmosphere at the event is friendly and communal, with people sharing food and gathering around campfires

Q & A

  • What kind of motorcycle trip was this?

    -This was a motorcycle camping trip to the annual Elephant Treffen event in Germany, where motorcyclists camp out together.

  • What motorcycle and luggage setup was used?

    -The presenter used a maxi enduro motorcycle over 250kg. For luggage, he used aluminum panniers with an additional tank bag and backpack.

  • What winter riding gear did the presenter use?

    -He used a laminated riding jacket with removable insulated liner, laminated riding pants with fleece lining, heated grips, glove covers, a neck warmer, and a pinlock visor.

  • How did the presenter camp at the event?

    -He did not take his motorcycle into the main camping area. He left it outside and carried his gear in to find a camping spot. He used a regular 3-season tent with extra insulating straw below it.

  • What sleep system was used in the cold weather?

    -The presenter used a top-end -15C rated mummy sleeping bag. He also wore insulating base layers and a warm hat while sleeping.

  • What food preparation items were brought?

    -A small camp stove, fuel canister, pot, freeze-dried meals, instant coffee, and some snacks.

  • What tips were given for staying warm while camping?

    -Wear insulating base layers instead of cotton to sleep. Cover your head and extremities. Drink alcohol only in moderation as it makes you feel warmer but actually lowers core temperature.

  • How can you avoid a salt-covered motorcycle afterwards?

    -Stop at a self-service car wash on the way home and rinse the entire bike with fresh water before the salt dries.

  • What communications device was recommended?

    -An intercom system for listening to music and chatting with friends on the ride.

  • What special winter motorcycle gear was emphasized?

    -He highly recommended installing a Pinlock anti-fog insert in your helmet visor to prevent visor fogging.

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