Modern Vespa

How hard is camping with a Vespa? I was wondering what it'd be like to do but I can't really go up into the mountains here in Denver because it would drive me crazy and likely get me killed if I wasn't on a back road.

Any ideas?

a lot easier than I thought it was going to be and really rewarding. My lx150 handles dirt roads easily (if I know it's going to be a bit how you going I'll take the old chook chaser). I just jocky strap down my swag and look for the nearest gum tree down by a billabong. Happy days

My primary concern is being able to transport what you on your camp...if that's taken care of...may want to go minimal (single man tent, water treatment kit vs. carry any water, fuel stove that will work off of regular gas vs. white gas or propane [MSR Dragonfly], etc.)

There are probably folks that are more well versed on specific request...the above are just some of my thoughts that came to mind.

(Was a Scoutmaster for several years...we did our fair share of backpack camps...send my PM if you want me to send our back pack supply list)

There are several camping rallies around the country and many of the long distance riders carry camping gear with them. It's definitely doable.

Not sure about where you're thinking of going, though. If you're afraid of getting killed on the roads, go elsewhere!

I don't know if it's this way around Denver, but out here there are backroads and small highways that go up into the mountains, many into state parks and forests.

I don't really know the area well enough yet. I would take the minimum of what I needed and buy after I got there.

rally season in ireland means camping lol best fun

My idea of "Roughing IT"

That picture reminds me of a time my best mate got so drunk he passed out but still spewing all over the place. Being a "responsible" person (meaning less drunk then anyone else and still able to string 2 words together) plus having to share a tent with him. I decided to stick his head out of the tent and zipped it up to his neck so all the spew would not get into the tent and drain away from his mouth ( I like to think I saved his life that day). the next day half his head was covered in mozzie bites and the other was burnt from his spew. ahhhhh the memories.

Camping is easy.
Packing is a bit tougher.

Over time, I've found that a lot of things I thought I would need on a scooter camping trip were unnecessary. I'm still learning, but after each trip, I end up with a list of things that I didn't need.
After you have what you really need on board, then you'll know how much space you have to pack what you want.

Without getting specific, here are a couple of basic things I've learned:

Test your packing set-up a few days before you set out on your trip so you can see how well it works when its easy to go back home and make adjustments.

I always carry a bit of spare gas, but on each subsequent trip I have carried less. Finding gas hasn't been a real problem. I also carry a small container of motor oil.

I pack simple cookware, but instead of bringing food along, I now buy most of what I need en route.

I use plastic bags to keep things dry. I also put my maps in clear waterproof bags. Even with a GPS, I still carry maps.

I prepare for the coldest weather I expect to encounter. Even on hot days, nights can get uncomfortably chilly.

My own personal favorite: A small folding stool or seat. On one of my first camping trips there was no place to sit down to relax, read, or eat. Very uncomfortable. I've bought a small seat ever since.

As for the rest...you'll learn as you go.

I love scooter camping.

I'll let you know after the bluegrass festival next week I back country camped for years & carried all the gear I needed on my back, so carrying what I need on the 150 should be no problem.

Thought I had posted the list I had mentioned in earlier post...please see attached list. It is a robust list, however Scouts would share the "load" with their Buddy(s)...tent, stove, water purifier, etc.

If you go on a group camp a list of what to bring would be provided.

Hope this helps!

camping shots

Great photos - this one looks like a great road to ride:

just come back from a week riding through france, camped all the way. you can get a load of stuff on a vespa.

and its nice to be self sufficient, its cheaper too.

my number one thing to pack after this week is mosquito repellant, im covered in bites.

Been there, done that, with a small 70cc 2-stroke.

I mostly camped at KOA sites during a trip from Texas to California. And like others have already said, as long as you're good at packing everything right, it's really a piece of cake. Granted, I ate at restaraunts the entire time, so I didn't need to bring food or cooking things with me. I imagine it would be much easier to carry stuff on a GT than it would on my previous tiny little Scarabeo 50.

It's actually a lot of fun. I'd love to have our scooter club do a small camping rally. Maybe you can join us if we get something going next year.

Just keep those squatters and troopers out of your tucker bag, mate!

Camping Trip Pics! I want in!

My little blue tent (purchased for $10.00 used) has been my traveling companion for some years now. It's annoying because you can't stand up in it, but it takes up very little space on the scooter.

About 90% of rallys in Ireland are camping best way to do it lol Also after last rally of the season you can pick up a free tent as it seems lots of people just leave their tents at the site as you can get a new 2 man tent for £4.99!! its the "throw away" world we live in, any i get i give to local kids and youth clubs honest

I think it depends on how long you're staying.
I went for a trip into the wilderness a couple of weeks ago. I didn't camp though, I stayed in a cabin. But it was easier than I'd have thought. My advice is not to bring food (and toiletpaper...etc), but buy it somewhere just before you arrive and carry it on your bag hook for the last stretch. Not having a luggage rack, I somehow managed to cram everything, 4 days worth of stuff and rain gear etc, into the pet carrier and one of these: http://www.oipolloi.com/oipolloi/gfx-items/414-1-300.jpg and then ride for 1000km. It's a pretty amateur-ish setup (*cough*...For the ride I wore 2 pairs of wollen socks and shelltoes :S ), but I managed without problems.
If you've got a rear or a front rack, I imagine it'd be easy to carry your tent, an inflatable matress and cooking gear on it... And then you'd be all set.

It will be an adventure!

This is good stuff the frontal shot of the Scoot decked out and ready to go is a great pic!

I'd just take a dome tent, a sleeping bag (in a compression sack), air mattress, small foldaway hammock, small cooker and frying pan, ,bowl, fork, spoon, camera, a map and a book. You can pack all the above easily into a small sports bag then bungee this to the seat behind you. It's a good idea to carry a large plastic bag to wrap around your bag just in case it rains. As other posters have said you can just buy some food to cook near the end of your journey and any beer you buy will be cold. Some air mattresses can be turned into seats. You can get a sort of loft that fits into a dome tent and these are worthwhile on longer journeys. Don't try to cover more than 250 miles in a day.

Great pics. Maps are a great to bring along as MENHIR has stated since your GPS won't work everywhere. When i was traveling thru maine last month our garmin didn't work in many places but we had maps so life was good

Yes it is, I reckon it is one of the best places to go to in NZ. The southern Alps get a lot of press but Lake Waikaramoana in the Ureweras, middle of the North Island is protected by the last twisty 80kms of gravel road with no services. Very few people go here. The first time I went we towed our 10 foot caravan loaded with Kayaks, people thought we were crazy but we didn't know any better, now I do and have been several times since. There is a walkway around the lake with bush huts to stay in. Also trails to other lakes. It takes several days to walk around it. From where we were camped it took us a whole day to get to the end in our sea kayaks overnighted and came back the next day. You can spend days kayak camping in and out of all the fingers. No one lives on the lake it is part of a park. Great fishing too.

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Ok. I cheated. I ride a damn big scoot and it is loaded with cases. It is great for camping though. This was taken during a ride through central Oregon last month.