How I Plan a Multi-State Adventure Motorcycle Trip (Step by Step)

In this video, I break down exactly how I planned a 9-day multi-state adventure motorcycle trip on my CFMOTO IBEX 450, traveling from Montana through Idaho and into Eastern Oregon for a remote backcountry motocamping route ending at Crane Hot Springs. OnX Offroad, Google Earth, Google Maps and Chat GP are tools that I will use to create my route. This is not just a ride video. This is a full breakdown of the real planning process I use before any long-distance adventure motorcycle trip. Whether you're planning your first multi-day ADV ride or refining your route strategy for more technical terrain, this video walks through the same system I use to prepare for remote travel, off-grid camping, and long-distance dual sport riding. In this video you’ll learn: How I build a multi-state adventure motorcycle route using real-world constraints Fuel range planning for remote areas in Montana, Idaho, and Oregon How I choose campsites and backup camping locations for uncertainty Motorcycle prep checklist for long-distance ADV travel on the IBEX 450 Gear selection for multi-day motocamping (packing light but prepared) How I evaluate weather, terrain, and road conditions before departure Risk management and contingency planning for remote routes Why I structure trips around flexibility instead of rigid scheduling Route overview: This trip spans Montana, Idaho, and Eastern Oregon, including remote sections of forest roads, highway connectors, and off-pavement routes leading into high desert terrain and natural hot spring destinations. Why this matters: Most riders plan trips based on maps alone. This video shows how to plan a trip based on reality — fuel range, weather, terrain difficulty, bike setup, and rider fatigue — so you can actually complete the ride safely and confidently. Motorcycle used: CFMOTO IBEX 450 — lightweight adventure motorcycle setup for mixed terrain riding including gravel, dirt roads, and highway travel. If you’re building your own adventure ride, motocamping setup, or preparing for your first multi-day ADV trip, this breakdown will help you avoid common planning mistakes and build confidence before you leave the pavement. Equipment I used ⛺Tent - Smith and Rogue Vigilante 2P. This tent handled 50 MPH winds and heavy rain storm. https://smithandrogue.com/smith-and-r... 🛏️Sleeping - Zen Bivy Light Bed. ‪@Zenbivy‬ This by far the most bed like sleep system that I know of. https://zenbivy.com/ 💼Giant Loop Great Basin Rackless Saddlebag. ‪@GiantLoopMoto‬ This is for the person that wants a great solid system that is adaptable. https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=486535... 🔧 Dragan Systems Pocket Winch this is a life savor! ‪@DraganSystems‬ https://dragansystems.com/ 🔧Etenwolf S1 Tire Inflator air compressor https://www.amazon.com/ETENWOLF-S1-Co... Clothing 🧥Riding Jacket from Tourmaster, The Ridgecrest model. This is a darn good budget buy. Found on amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Tourmaster-880... 🧥Klim Inferno Jacket this is a great light weight mid layer. https://www.amazon.com/KLIM-Inferno-L... #AdventureMotorcycle #MotoCamping #IBEX450 #CFMOTO #AdventureBike #ADVRider #MotorcycleCamping #MotorcycleTravel #DualSport #AdventureRiding #GiantLoopRide #CraneHotSprings #IdahoBDR #MotorcycleTrip #ADVLife #giantloop #howtocamp #onx #gps