As the Magpie Flies
As the Magpie Flies
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Visiting Every State in the US on a Motorcycle
I'm on a mission to visit every state in the lower 48 on a Motorcycle. I'm riding across the US solo on a Honda Africa Twin to scratch off the last few states I have left. This video is sponsored by Moto Camp Nerd.
Visit Moto Camp Nerd to check out their selection and gear up for your next trip: motocampnerd.com/?ref=Magpie
Learn more about my new Cookbook: themotocampcookbook.com/
Things I mention or use in this Video listed below
CAMPING EQUIPMENT
My Favorite Motorcycle Camping Equipment
▶ Gear Aid Camp Hatchet: bit.ly/4cGpIDm
▶Exped Dura 8R Sleeping Mat bit.ly/392YRox
▶ Jetboil Genesis II
Moto Camp Nerd: bit.ly/3TFIFxk
▶Small Stove: Primus Express Spider Backpacking Stove: bit.ly/3PJZuGc
▶Sea to Summit Pot: bit.ly/3UppB6H
▶Sea to Summit Pan: bit.ly/4bhUFMz
▶ Sea to Summit Frontier Kettle: bit.ly/4cF4Zj1
▶ Sea to Summit Watercell: bit.ly/2NEL3X4
▶ Sea to Summit Folding Spatula: bit.ly/3QsYF54
▶ My Old Tent The Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL 2 Bikepacking Edition: bit.ly/3AIB19T
▶ My New Tent Exped Mira II bit.ly/4biA5M4
▶Exped Sleeping Bag bit.ly/44x9V6c
▶Exped Widget Pump bit.ly/3Ow9e4s
▶Exped Down Booties alnk.to/e72mE0o
▶Exped Mega Pillow bit.ly/3VHdBjf
▶ Nomadix Mini Towel: amzn.to/4cCZUrI
RIDING GEAR
▶Scorpion EXO XT9000 Helmet : imp.i104546.net/21Ra4G
www.scorpionusa.com
▶NoNoise Earplugs: imp.i104546.net/153erx
▶ REV'IT! Sand 4 H2O Women's Jacket imp.i104546.net/Kedyvv
▶ REV'IT! Sand 4 H2O Women's Pants imp.i104546.net/mgyoJy
▶ REV'IT! Discovery GTX Boots: imp.i104546.net/baKoLB
▶Forma Terra Evo Dry-X Boots: imp.i104546.net/JrvX77
▶ REV'IT! Sand 4 Gloves imp.i104546.net/Eag17Q
▶ REV'IT! Liberty H20 Heated Gloves imp.i104546.net/XYRe65
▶ Mobile Warming Base Layer Top
Womens: amzn.to/4a1CABu
▶ REV'IT! Pacific 4 H20 Rain Suit: imp.i104546.net/21eNOD
ON THE BIKE
▶ Hippo Hands:
▶ Pelican Case
▶ Moto Jug
▶ Denali Driving Lights:
▶ Denali Light Pods:
▶Check out the New Wolfman Luggage Threadworks Bags: wolfmanluggage.com/collections/thread-works
▶PHONE MOUNT
Peak Design Universal Slim Link Adapter: peak-design.pxf.io/9gDq50
Peak Design Motorcycle Bar Mount: peak-design.pxf.io/eKXjVD
▶ $10 Credit to Hipcamp (this is my friend invite code, if you use this I get a $10 credit back) www.hipcamp.com/i/amandaz8a0a0b
▶▶Check out the Blog Post for the map of our route, all of our stops and other recommended Points of Interest : asthemagpieflies.com/blog/
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My Camera Equipment on this Trip
▶Sony A7c: amzn.to/3SfeAVz
▶Tamron 28-200mm Lens: amzn.to/2PR89uj
▶Rode Video Micro Microphone: amzn.to/2GeFMkI
▶Rode Wireless Go Microphone System: amzn.to/3eMCFQ0
▶Sony ZV-1 amzn.to/3EVoYK6
▶Insta 360 Ace Pro: www.insta360.com/sal/ace-pro?INRW6WE
▶ Insta360 X3 www.insta360.com/sal/x3?INRW6WE
▶Accessories for Insta360 (Motorcycle Bundle, Lens Cover, Mic Adapter etc.) store.insta360.com/accessory?INRW6WE
▶My Tripod: amzn.to/2HnmpXl
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SOUNDTRACK
All Music from Epidemic Sound
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:46 Bike Tour
01:58 Questioning my Life Decisions
03:00 KOA Cabin Tour
04:05 Why this trip is going to be a little different
06:47 Day 2
10:17 Tent Tour
12:13 Day 3
12:43 Badlands of Western Montana
13:28 Crossing off NORTH DAKOTA
15:00 This video is sponsored by Moto Camp Nerd
15:45 We're making Pecan Mushroom Tacos
21:17 Day 4
23:32 Rough Riders Dining Room
24:20 An unfortunate interaction
25:10 Cows make everything better.... and Bison
26:25 Fort Ransom State Park
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Huge thanks to my sponsors;
onX Offroad App: webmap.onxmaps.com/purchase/offroad/membership/?promo=magpie-20
Wolfman Luggage
Moto Camp Nerd
Scorpion EXO USA
Exped USA
Disclaimer:
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Відео

The Motorcycle Camp Cookbook
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www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-motorcycle-camp-cookbook
Riding the Africa Twin Across Wyoming
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My brother and I explore Wind Cave National Park, Crazy Woman Canyon, and Beartooth Highway. My New Book 'The Motorcycle Camp Cookbook' Pre-Orders Launch April 9th on Indiegogo: www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-motorcycle-camp-cookbook Things I mention or use in this Video: ▶Enlightened Equipment Enigma Down Quilt: bit.ly/3U0bUft ▶ The Lakota Emergence Story: www.nps.gov/wica/learn/historyculture...
7 Days Across Montana and South Dakota
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My brother and I ride across Montana, visit a ghost town, before heading to the Black Hills of South Dakota for Get on! ADV Fest 2023 Filmed: July 2023 Interested in attending Get On ADV Fest 2024? Tickets are on sale now! (Not an Affiliate Link): getonfest.buffalochip.com/ Things I mention or use in this Video: ▶ Jetboil Genesis II Moto Camp Nerd: bit.ly/3TFIFxk Amazon: amzn.to/4cyAqMd ▶ Linen...
72 Hours of Off-Road Motorcycle Training (I had a ROUGH time)
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72 Hours of Off-Road Motorcycle Training (I had a ROUGH time)
She Quit Her Job & Lives on her Motorcycle Solo Full Time
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She Quit Her Job & Lives on her Motorcycle Solo Full Time
10 DAY UTAH Motorcycle Road Trip (FULL TRIP)
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10 DAY UTAH Motorcycle Road Trip (FULL TRIP)
Memorial Day Weekend is the WORST Time to Travel ... but we made the most of it
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Memorial Day Weekend is the WORST Time to Travel ... but we made the most of it
Burr Trail Utah on the Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT
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Burr Trail Utah on the Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT
No Gas Stations, No Food & No Water
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No Gas Stations, No Food & No Water
Two Days in the LARGEST National Park in Utah (Not What you Think)
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Two Days in the LARGEST National Park in Utah (Not What you Think)
We're headed to UTAH
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We're headed to UTAH
Not How I Expected this Trip to End...
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Not How I Expected this Trip to End...
THE BEST PART of the Pacific Coast Highway in California
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THE BEST PART of the Pacific Coast Highway in California
Challenges on the Pacific Coast Highway
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Challenges on the Pacific Coast Highway
Abandoned Ghost Town Motorcycle Adventure Gone WRONG! (ft. Doodle on a Motorcycle)
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Abandoned Ghost Town Motorcycle Adventure Gone WRONG! (ft. Doodle on a Motorcycle)
I Trained with a Certified Off-Road Instructor (ft. Jocelin Snow & Doodle on a Motorcycle)
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I Trained with a Certified Off-Road Instructor (ft. Jocelin Snow & Doodle on a Motorcycle)
Will this 40+ year Old Motorcycle Run?
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Will this 40 year Old Motorcycle Run?
Why I will NEVER be a Passenger Ever Again
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Why I will NEVER be a Passenger Ever Again
Girl Rode a Motorcycle Across the USA and Back in 24 DAYS | FULL TRIP
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Girl Rode a Motorcycle Across the USA and Back in 24 DAYS | FULL TRIP
Learning THIS about Camping Gear Changed My Life
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Learning THIS about Camping Gear Changed My Life
Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT: Long Term Review
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Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT: Long Term Review
Solo Female Motorcycle Trip Across the USA in 34 DAYS | FULL TRIP
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Solo Female Motorcycle Trip Across the USA in 34 DAYS | FULL TRIP
6 Motorcycle Accessories UNDER $100 that Changed Riding for Me
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6 Motorcycle Accessories UNDER $100 that Changed Riding for Me
Top 5 Pieces of Motorcycle Camping Gear I UPGRADED in 2022
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Top 5 Pieces of Motorcycle Camping Gear I UPGRADED in 2022
IT GOT BETTER! Get On! ADV Fest 2022 South Dakota
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IT GOT BETTER! Get On! ADV Fest 2022 South Dakota
Riding the Honda Africa Twin Across Montana
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Riding the Honda Africa Twin Across Montana
Solo Motorcycle Adventure Gone Wrong
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Solo Motorcycle Adventure Gone Wrong
Girl Rides a Motorcycle 1,000 MILES in 24 HOURS
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Girl Rides a Motorcycle 1,000 MILES in 24 HOURS
200 People Live in this Ghost Town
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200 People Live in this Ghost Town

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @mohawkmikemotorcycles9077
    @mohawkmikemotorcycles9077 4 години тому

    ✌️

  • @andywright5147
    @andywright5147 12 годин тому

    I hope your bringing books and signing at Get on ADV

  • @cb3391
    @cb3391 День тому

    Love this bike.... Scootercycle! Navi Nation!

    • @cb3391
      @cb3391 День тому

      Now to get it up from 40 mph, to 55

  • @ron7202
    @ron7202 6 днів тому

    Great video!

  • @brendaorourk1678
    @brendaorourk1678 8 днів тому

    Just started binge watching watching yr vlogs❤. U r one brave young lady😊

  • @janettewhite4776
    @janettewhite4776 8 днів тому

    Thank very helpful:) you for your hard work you have done to bring this to us all!

  • @xtina818
    @xtina818 8 днів тому

    I'm planning on a pnw tour next spring and your channel is an inspiration

  • @genuzz
    @genuzz 10 днів тому

    Much Kudos for posting the link upon the infotainment! That is a something, that you should be told of at the dealers from the scratch. Found much fun to play it. Thank you. Ride safe!

  • @clay1883
    @clay1883 10 днів тому

    You are doing what many people only dream of doing. And you are sharing with the rest of us. Thankfully, rude people are rare in the Western U.S. Rude people are just so disappointed with their own sad , nondirectional lives that they must pass this failure on to others. Many have huge unearned egos. Don't bow to these warts! Thanks for the ride along!

  • @user-uh3sp9pm8j
    @user-uh3sp9pm8j 11 днів тому

    The truth is if it was a guy, a rude guy running his mouth negatively towards you, I believe it is because he is very envious of you and wishes he was riding.

  • @DanielleWhite
    @DanielleWhite 12 днів тому

    Congratulations and well done! I got thinking of you this weekend because I was at Babes Ride Out East Coast.

  • @donkempsr.7964
    @donkempsr.7964 14 днів тому

    I just came across your website & after watching it for 20 or so minutes, I realize how much I want to go on the road on my 1985 Honda Goldwing & the awsome trailer to carry all of the essentials. I admit to being an OVER PACKER, but I try to include those things that provide a means of solving the unexpected. But it's nice when that little something either saved the day or just made the night under the moon just a little bit better! Ok at this time I don't know any others who would be interested in planing a road trip to where ever let me know & maybe we can plan a trip.

  • @rkeesee916
    @rkeesee916 14 днів тому

    Hi Amanda. Just wanted to take a minute to drop you a comment to help the algorithm. Love watching your journey, and congrats on your cookbook 👍

  • @Dubhghaill
    @Dubhghaill 14 днів тому

    You are a lovely person Amanda, and there's always arsehole who try to bring ya down, LOVE your attitude ,and enjoy yourself girl.....

  • @amygardiner2278
    @amygardiner2278 16 днів тому

    Hi, Amanda, I just love your videos and they're so high-quality! Wondering if you went to film/computer science school to learn how to shoot and edit and all the other technical skills that go into such a fine product? It looks so complicated.

  • @arturomotovlogs9560
    @arturomotovlogs9560 17 днів тому

    No te conocía saludos desde México 😎🙌

  • @garybecker4490
    @garybecker4490 17 днів тому

    Congrats on your journey. My journey is nearing its end. I have 4 more states and it will be my longest ever solo trip from GA to Alaska and the west coast and back to GA. I was able to ride Hawaii in April, so that will be the only state not on my bike. Ive camped before but i really dont enjoy it, mostly because my trips are very compact. This next trip will be in August and only last 2 weeks. Some of the days will be very long. I have the luxury to stop at hotels or use the Motorcycle Travel Network. I wasnt aware of the KOA cabins. Thanks for the tip.

  • @soilsmanadv6673
    @soilsmanadv6673 17 днів тому

    This is the good stuff!

  • @henryhawk978
    @henryhawk978 18 днів тому

    Enjoyed the video, Amanda. All I want to do is RIDE MAN! Quoting John Travolta in the movie WILD HOGS. RIDE SAFE OUT THERE!

  • @MeAndMyRoyalEnfield
    @MeAndMyRoyalEnfield 18 днів тому

    This inspired me to get off my KOA Kabin swing and get my video from last month out for tomorrow. Now that it's in writing I have to do it... right? I so enjoy what you do. Thank you.

  • @carsonl.8788
    @carsonl.8788 18 днів тому

    Thanks Amanda. This was very informative. (Nice to chat briefly with Momma Z also.)

  • @RedNeckBiker109
    @RedNeckBiker109 18 днів тому

    Make sure when you come to Arkansas you come to North West Arkansas versus central. If you need a guide or suggestions let me know.

  • @craft_addictk
    @craft_addictk 19 днів тому

    I just want you to know, I am from PA and watching your videos has inspired me to "get out there and do the things!" It has become my husband and I mantra... we are not getting any younger! We just took our 1 week vacation from work and road our bikes from Western PA to Maine up the coast and back! We tried to stay off the major highways and even though I ride 3 wheels and he has his 2 wheel motorcycle, we had an amazing time and loved the adventures and people we met. we did 3 days camping and 4 days hotels.. but drove over 1700 miles in 7 days and most of those were winding twisty back roads. LOVED IT!! It was our first of I hope many long trips! Thank you for being such a HUGE inspiration!! We are already planning our next trip!! Route 66 sounds fun! THANK YOU for sharing with us your tips/ tricks and motivation! I have made it a goal to get my Ryker CanAm to every state! Please continue your path, you speak to so many of us! Now I need to go get that cook book!!

    • @AstheMagpieFlies
      @AstheMagpieFlies 18 днів тому

      ♥️ thank you so much!! That's freaking awesome 🫶

  • @pawpaw5310
    @pawpaw5310 19 днів тому

    Amanda you really put together great videos. Always informative, well edited and you have such a welcoming personality. I always enjoy watching!!

  • @liu3kang
    @liu3kang 19 днів тому

    I don't know what sentimental value that hat had, but I know what a STETSON is. Those are EXPENSIVE! I'd STILL be looking for that hat! Sorry you lost your Stetson.

  • @exothermal.sprocket
    @exothermal.sprocket 21 день тому

    Fantastic production Amanda, was fun to watch this. I listened to Jocelin Snow's sort of life story when she was interviewed on Adventure Rider Radio podcast years ago. Such a firecracker of determination.

  • @exothermal.sprocket
    @exothermal.sprocket 21 день тому

    Only time I've been to the left...erm.. west coast, was year 2000 (pre TSA, also last time I've flown). Wasn't on a motorcycle but in a rental minivan with my folks. Drove out of SF across the GG bridge. We didn't cut to the coast until Willits and then out to Fort Bragg. There's a fantastic botanical gardens there and highly recommended. Pacific was very windy that time and waves were spectacular to watch and listen to crashing in. Drove north through the Avenue of the Giants and eventually Eureka. East bound to Redding and south a spell to an uncle's house. Haven't been to Oregon but the NorCal coast and landscape was fantastic.

  • @peterwakeling3964
    @peterwakeling3964 22 дні тому

    Thank you beautiful ❤

  • @fablethebikebrarian
    @fablethebikebrarian 22 дні тому

    Leave no trace

  • @fablethebikebrarian
    @fablethebikebrarian 22 дні тому

    Another lil bit of advice from a library enthusiast: if you live in a bigger area with a bigger library, go see if you can check out some camp gear! For example, in indiana (evansville to be specific) the public library system has something called the library of things. You can check out a tent, inflatable kayak, even a hammock! I lived in evansville for about 20 years before I even found out about it, so I wish I'd checked sooner. Woulda saved me a good deal of time, money, and stress.

  • @thatmotogal
    @thatmotogal 24 дні тому

    Aawww it broke my heart to see you like that. You inspire a lot of people Amanda, I hope you know that.

  • @Abel012
    @Abel012 25 днів тому

    Do you need a motorcycle license to legally ride on in California ?

  • @iw5722
    @iw5722 26 днів тому

    If somebody has never dropped his Bike, he/she has never driven! I dropped my Bike 6 weeks ago after 3 years riding so what? Changed brocken footrest and breik lever. If you go to Test your skill it happends, important than you havn't any injuries like brocken legs but Bike can be restored. Drive safe

  • @chico522
    @chico522 28 днів тому

    I came and watched, thanks for answering.

  • @spodokomoto5020
    @spodokomoto5020 29 днів тому

    An amazing trip and an amazing film. Well done Amanda! 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @susanvila6787
    @susanvila6787 29 днів тому

    Words can be hurtful but don't let ignorant rude people bring you down. So glad the cow brought light to your travels!!!! BTW its a buffalo!!

  • @jayanderson2973
    @jayanderson2973 29 днів тому

    Having ridden the PCH several times, really enjoyed this episode. Regarding equipment and gear, what bike mounted camera were you using; and what rain suit? Ride safe.

  • @Don-ev5ov
    @Don-ev5ov 29 днів тому

    Can't help but think of Evel Knievel when I hear of Butte. Love the quiet, friendly mood of your videos. I have good memories of KOA's from travel as a little kid. That first cabin room was awesome.

  • @trishschofield7808
    @trishschofield7808 Місяць тому

    Amanda, what is the transition from cb500x to the Africa twin like? I know you love it BUT can you give details as to the specifics pls & thks. Alit of guys tell me it’s to much weight & cc’s ect..

    • @AstheMagpieFlies
      @AstheMagpieFlies 28 днів тому

      If you haven't watched this yet watch my review :) ua-cam.com/video/UpboAA_WAGo/v-deo.htmlsi=t7U0p5_aMSGtC9WJ

  • @richardmourdock2719
    @richardmourdock2719 Місяць тому

    If you didn't patent the H.C.U., I think I'll make something similar before heading to Utah this summer. I normally don't wear hats but a river trip mandates a hat, thus an H.C.U.

  • @user-rd7dy2yb3r
    @user-rd7dy2yb3r Місяць тому

    i need people like this to travel with and camp going solo sometimes is lonely and boring to me

  • @user-rd7dy2yb3r
    @user-rd7dy2yb3r Місяць тому

    we all wonder what that guy said to you

  • @johncopetti5017
    @johncopetti5017 Місяць тому

    Sorry mate.. I still get those bloody emotional wrong 😅

  • @NorthRaceOne
    @NorthRaceOne Місяць тому

    Great 👏👏

  • @iw5722
    @iw5722 Місяць тому

    Never mind there are plenty of idiots just ignore it!

  • @iw5722
    @iw5722 Місяць тому

    Thank you for your tipps and review from Germany❤❤❤

  • @abdulrahmanaljamea8458
    @abdulrahmanaljamea8458 Місяць тому

    My best traveler vloger,, greetings from Iraq ❤❤

  • @davechavis4275
    @davechavis4275 Місяць тому

    I remember going out and doing the thing. I also remember that Amanda is cool.

  • @abdulrahmanaljamea8458
    @abdulrahmanaljamea8458 Місяць тому

    Lovely lady,, lovely vlogs,, greetings from Iraqi biker ❤