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

Summary

This 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.