Scooter Camping in Angeles National Forest

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Sat Oct 22, 2011 7:09 pm

Over two weekends I rode maybe 400 miles. First weekend I went all around Angeles National Forest deciding where to camp. Then the second weekend I packed down my Buddy to go camping. It turned out great!

I noticed that going uphill in the mountains I top out at about 40-45 mph on the speedometer. It felt a little pokey but I really enjoyed the views.

For the campsite, I drove in with my clothes and camping gear and found a campsite first. Then, I went back into town (Little Rock, near Palmdale) to get firewood, groceries and water. Some friends met up with me later in the weekend.

I'll try linking to some pictures...

Scooter packed and ready to go (2nd weekend)
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Monte Cristo campground (nice, but didnt stay here)
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Near Silverwood Lake (San Bernardino Natl Forest)
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Valyermo Post Office (probably on the list for closure)
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Waiting for an earthquake here:
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Devil's Punchbowl:
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Campsite at Southfork Campground:
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On the way back from the run into town for supplies, stopping at the aqueduct for a quick picture:
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bigbropgo · Post by **bigbropgo** » Sat Oct 22, 2011 8:33 pm

nice first post. welcome to MB. looks like a great little adventure. keep pics coming.

BootScootin'FireFighter · Mon Oct 24, 2011 12:48 am

yea for real, great first post. I like how you just come out and tell us what adventures you've already tackled! How did the scooter handle with the weight on the back? And if you haven't already found out, there's some good people in the Los Angeles area from MB as well as a meetup group.

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Mon Oct 24, 2011 5:07 pm

I could not tell much difference in handling with the load on. There was one or two times when the front tire skidded just a bit on some gravel. I was trying to be careful so I wouldn't go down on a curve over gravel.

I have done a couple of rides with the LA scooter meetup group; good times!

The one annoying thing about going camping on the scooter is getting gas. I have to unload everything to fill up! I wish there was a way to fill up without having to unload all the gear. Assuming that I will always have this issue, I want to camp a little more to simplify and standardize the bungie cord regimen. Each time I load up it feels like I am doing it for the first time and trying out a configuration that will work.

turboscott · Post by **turboscott** » Tue Oct 25, 2011 3:44 am

Great post and pics Nick!

viney266 · Post by **viney266** » Wed Oct 26, 2011 1:58 am

Nice pics...LOVE the "Wood rack" pic

bluebuddygirl · Post by **bluebuddygirl** » Sun Oct 30, 2011 3:12 pm

Oh, I love camping with the scooter. You can fit so much gear on it. I have a teeny tent the fits in the PET carrier.