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Forum: Touring
05-22-23, 08:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 468
Posted By waddo

For that temperature it would be spring or autumn...

For that temperature it would be spring or autumn and both have rain. Winter is the driest time here. Summer can be nice and not so hot down there but then again it may rain like hell or even a...
Forum: Touring
05-21-23, 07:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 468
Posted By waddo

New Japan Tour video

From last December and January. Took a long time to edit.

video (https://youtu.be/KlcEV3Z_DV0ideo)
Forum: Touring
03-16-23, 05:37 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,143
Posted By waddo

Buy a better pad. There is a reason 99% of people...

Buy a better pad. There is a reason 99% of people camp in a tent with a sleeping pad.
Forum: Touring
02-23-23, 01:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,093
Posted By waddo

Tsushima Island is fine, though nothing to write...

Tsushima Island is fine, though nothing to write home about. Iki island is a bit nicer though so small I think 3 days would be the maximum time you could spend there with t bike.
Forum: Touring
02-22-23, 07:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,093
Posted By waddo

There are three elements to a bike tour, route,...

There are three elements to a bike tour, route, sightseeing and wild camp site. They are all equal and I think none should be left to random chance; but really, a heavenly and safe campsite at the...
Forum: Touring
02-21-23, 06:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,093
Posted By waddo

All I know is in Honshu we have come across bears...

All I know is in Honshu we have come across bears on the mount roads we take. Once, literally face to face. The bear was as surprised as we were. I don't see the point of taking any chances...
Forum: Touring
02-20-23, 10:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,093
Posted By waddo

I'm the Waddo guy. I would just mention a couple...

I'm the Waddo guy. I would just mention a couple of things: 1. buy bear spray and keep it in your water bottle cage when riding and take it with you when you hike. You can buy it at most Montbell...
Forum: Touring
02-16-23, 05:30 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,826
Posted By waddo

To tell the truth, there are very few YouTube...

To tell the truth, there are very few YouTube channels I can stomach. Let's face it, it's the domain of the look at me narcissist. I prefer real documentaries where the main subject isn't the person...
Forum: Touring
01-12-23, 08:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 768
Posted By waddo

Just back from the tour. Thanks for all the...

Just back from the tour. Thanks for all the feedback.
Forum: Touring
12-20-22, 10:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 768
Posted By waddo

Winter tour

Tomorrow we will leave for a 3 week winter tour island hopping in western Japan. For those interested, my wife posts a couple of daily Instagram photos showing our wild camping site. Her account...
Forum: Touring
12-11-22, 04:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 976
Posted By waddo

Never heard of any need for re-treatment. We had...

Never heard of any need for re-treatment. We had a Hilleberg tent and I hated the sagging issue. Going out in the night to tighten things up then with a sunny morning it seemed dangerously taut....
Forum: Touring
07-28-22, 05:37 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,950
Posted By waddo

Ultralight and just normal light camping gear is...

Ultralight and just normal light camping gear is not living like a hobo. Nor does it involve uncooked food etc. Also, nothing to do with distance rode in a day. Those who have experience hiking and...
Forum: Touring
05-11-22, 07:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,894
Posted By waddo

Make you own routes. Research places to visit and...

Make you own routes. Research places to visit and camp and then find suitable empty roads to join them up using google earth and maps street view. Not sure why anyone would just follow a route some...
Forum: Touring
04-04-22, 07:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 827
Posted By waddo

When you set up camp, there is lot's of time and...

When you set up camp, there is lot's of time and not much to do (smartphone notwithstanding). Cooking some simple food passes the time, is fun, and allows you to eat at the time you want vis-a-vis...
Forum: Touring
03-21-22, 05:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,261
Posted By waddo

In actual fact those churches were built on...

In actual fact those churches were built on remote islands because Christians were persecuted and killed; and so they fled to safely build their churches. On the mainland (Kyushu) houses had secret...
Forum: Touring
03-13-22, 01:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,261
Posted By waddo

bike camping in western japan

Somewhat out of the ordinary, for those interested.

https://youtu.be/vqV8lJuSiRE
Forum: Touring
11-20-21, 07:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,115
Posted By waddo

Your post: fail

Your post: fail
Forum: Touring
11-15-21, 03:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 664
Posted By waddo

Biking, hiking and camping in Nikko national park

More for the hikers and campers than bikers, but still worth watching.

https://youtu.be/NKadGqjPGHc
Forum: Touring
11-10-21, 08:21 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,774
Posted By waddo

Who appointed you officer in residence? I suggest...

Who appointed you officer in residence? I suggest you learn about wild camping and respecting the environment. And I will be watching for you next time you park your car illegally to nip into a shop.
Forum: Touring
11-10-21, 07:55 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,774
Posted By waddo

Many things are prohibited. Practice leave no...

Many things are prohibited. Practice leave no trace camping and you never did it.
Forum: Touring
11-08-21, 05:49 AM
Forum: Touring
10-30-21, 07:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 958
Posted By waddo

Part two of Tohoku Japan now ready to view

https://youtu.be/AAXIdj6HVGU
Forum: Touring
10-25-21, 12:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,484
Posted By waddo

New video

For those interested, episode one of our summer northern Japan tour is now online.

Summer northern japan tour
Forum: Touring
07-07-21, 07:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,177
Posted By waddo

New Japan tour video for those interested

https://youtu.be/6OE7a_IwnaE
Forum: Touring
06-22-21, 07:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,184
Posted By waddo

Panniers are just tried and tested and common...

Panniers are just tried and tested and common sense. Everything else is a solution looking for a problem.
Forum: Touring
04-22-21, 07:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,753
Posted By waddo

No, just a normal mount. I believe the camera has...

No, just a normal mount. I believe the camera has optical as well as digital stabilisation, so in addition to better sound who video is smoother than other action cams. For the last 2 years or so I...
Forum: Touring
04-22-21, 03:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,236
Posted By waddo

Arkel also make waterproof bags.

Arkel also make waterproof bags.
Forum: Touring
04-22-21, 02:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,753
Posted By waddo

I will not talk about the old ones (camera on...

I will not talk about the old ones (camera on helmet???!!!) but for all the newer 4k videos, I have a Sony FDR X3000 action cam. It is not waterproof but has the best mics of any action camera. I try...
Forum: Touring
04-17-21, 05:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,753
Posted By waddo

I live in Japan and the Tip of Hokkaido to Kyushu...

I live in Japan and the Tip of Hokkaido to Kyushu I believe is a bad idea unless you have at least two years. I have seen vids on youtube of such journeys and they just ride and ride and miss...
Forum: Touring
03-11-21, 05:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 832
Posted By waddo

New Shodoshima Japan tour video for those interested

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2m7QMMgyRUo
Forum: Touring
01-19-21, 05:23 PM
Forum: Touring
12-21-20, 09:15 PM
Forum: Touring
12-09-20, 06:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 656
Posted By waddo

new Hokkaido video for those interested

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8Ua4g2xtbs
Forum: Touring
10-01-20, 06:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,074
Posted By waddo

Go alone or find a real friend locally. Months...

Go alone or find a real friend locally. Months with a perfect stranger is just asking for trouble.
Forum: Touring
09-08-20, 03:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,849
Posted By waddo

My wife switched her LHT to mustachio bars. The...

My wife switched her LHT to mustachio bars. The main reason was, nothing needed replacing. They are, after all, just drop bars that are stretched out. She is extremely happy with them and now her...
Forum: Touring
08-01-20, 05:10 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,586
Posted By waddo

Hokkaido trip

For those interested, next Wednesday we will go on a 3 week tour of Hokkaido, Japan. We usually post evening and morning photos of our wild camping sites on instagram: y.hojo
Forum: Touring
06-06-20, 05:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,656
Posted By waddo

Short day ride to the mountains of Western Tokyo

After two months and counting working from home, we need exercise in prep for our summer tour. Hachioji castle ruins is one of the most haunted places in Japan--so they say. We have camped here twice...
Forum: Touring
12-13-19, 07:35 AM
Forum: Touring
08-29-19, 04:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,312
Posted By waddo

Surly LHT wheel question conclusion

Just like to thank the people who offered ideas and saved me from buying a new wheel. I took it to a good bike shop and they discovered the hub was rusty as hell as were all the bits inside (I no...
Forum: Touring
06-25-19, 08:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,116
Posted By waddo

I think you are wrong. Watch any of my videos on...

I think you are wrong. Watch any of my videos on youtube (waddo) for even a couple of minutes and you will see the feeling of the tour is captured.
Forum: Touring
06-19-19, 06:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,116
Posted By waddo

If you are not willing to invest time and perhaps...

If you are not willing to invest time and perhaps money in learning how to edit, then forget it. Also, 4k video may be too much for you computer to handle, so 1080 is ok. My 4k video of Shikoku in...
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