If this is the best Claudio has seen to-date, it makes us wonder how poor their packing skills were way back in 2004 during the filming of Long Way Round. He is impressed with Rick’s packing skills and claims he is “The Master” of packing an Adventure Motorcycle. Claudio von Planta, the likeable cameraman from the Long Way Round series, stars in this video that discusses all the things you can fit when packing an Adventure Motorcycle for a tour.Ĭlaudio begins the video excited about the quantity of items his companion Rick Peterson is able to fit on his BMW R1200GS. We recently came across an Adventure Motorcycle packing video that seems to bring into question again the packing skills of the Long Way Round crew. Some items may be important to some while not to others. Adventure Riders should scrutinize each item they are packing and minimize any redundant or bulky items. But in the real world, over packing an Adventure Motorcycle has a negative impact on your enjoyment during the trip.Įvery Adventure Rider makes personal choices while packing an Adventure Motorcycle. No doubt, watching overloaded bikes struggle through the mud made for good television. However, this has not stopped some Adventure Riders from making critiques of the Long Way Round series.Ī common criticism has always been that the bikes were overloaded with too much gear. Without them, we may not have the same level of investment from the motorcycle manufacturers and the great diversity of Adventure Bikes we have today. We are all in-debt to Ewan and Charley for putting a great show together that has captured the imaginations of many. There is no question that the Long Way Round and Long Way Down series have done more to popularize Adventure Motorcycling than anything else. For many, the Long Way Around shows are the reason they started riding Adventure Motorcycles. Nearly every Adventure Bike rider has watched the 2004 documentary Long Way Round that follows Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman on their around-the-world adventure motorcycle tour.

Claudio von Planta discusses packing an Adventure Motorcycle

Long way round 2004