Vespa Campout

My first time taking the Vespa GTS moto-camping. I opt for a S24O (sub-24 hour overnighter) minimalist campout, with all of my camping gear stashed under the seat, and one shopping bag of extra goodies. The campground is Lower Narrows Campground on Colorado 14 and the Cache la Poudre river, in the Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests area, 30 miles from Fort Collins.
Lower Narrows Campground:
www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/arp/r...
Lower Narrows Campground Reservations:
www.recreation.gov/camping/ca...
The bike is a 2022 Vespa GTS 300 HPE in "arancio impulsivo" (impulsive orange).
Theme music provided by Mother Nature. ;-)
Chapters:
0:00 Intro and ride there
4:40 Arriving at Campground
6:28 Unpacking and showing gear
8:56 Setting up camp
9:06 Exploring and swimming
12:09 Dinner, relaxing, reading
14:00 Sunset and night sky
15:01 Morning
16:52 Packing up
17:05 Ride home and thoughts
#S24O
#motovlog
#motocamping
#vespa
#camping
#timelapse

[@PauloGoncalvesGuimaraes]

What a pleasant video to watch. Such a great footage and without stupid musics... What a luxury. Hug from Portugal.

[@flatgrindrides]

Thank you!

[@ulftellander6303]

The nice scenery and the orange Vespa corresponds in a very satisfying way.

[@flatgrindrides]

I hadn't thought about it, but you're right. Green, brown and orange often do compliment each other. Now I'm going to be looking for an environment where the colors clash, LOL!

[@ScooterintheSticks]

What a wonderful camp out, and a wonderful video to watch. It makes me wanna pull my camping gear out and go. There’s 24 hour sojourns or fantastic. And like you say, they are like a mini vacation. I’ve done similar things on my GTS. But it’s been a long time. Maybe it’s time to go again. Your new Vespa is much quieter than mine. I think my belt and clutch is getting a little worn. And your engine sounds quieter too. Thanks for taking the time to make the video. I know how much work it is. and I bet you inspire a lot of people to get out and go on a camp out.

[@flatgrindrides]

Thank you. Sometimes it is good to just get away and slow down, even if only for a little while. Not having an Internet connection for 24 hours is like a detox too! My Vespa is Euro 5 compliant which I think sets a limit of 80db. I seem to remember that it has more sound damping insulation than previous years, but I’m not sure. It is very quiet, no doubt about that. If loud pipes save lives, I’m a dead man! 😂

[@sonnyhipolito3479]

@@flatgrindrides Love your videos, sir. I keep watching your and Steve Williams' (Scooter in the Sticks) videos. So enriching. you get to feel the tranquility. Thank you, sirs!

[@flatgrindrides]

@@sonnyhipolito3479 Thanks Sonny!

[@sonnyhipolito3479]

@@flatgrindrides 🙂😊

[@richardbull6219]

All I can think of is how beautiful the scenery is and what a setting to camp for the night. Love the orange Vespa. 👍

[@heckadude]

Beautiful video. You did a wonderful job making the viewers feel as if they were right there with you. I especially enjoyed seeing the terrain as you would ride, as well as the time lapse images at sunset and sunrise. Your minimalist camping setup seemed perfect for your mini adventure.

[@flatgrindrides]

Thanks!

[@brookrice2222]

This is an awesome setup. I didn't realize the pet carrier would hold so much. I'm planning a minimalist trip on my GTS and was dreading adding a rack. Thanks for showing me that everything will work out.

[@laowhy86]

Just want you to know that your channel is probably going to take off at some point. This is supremely enjoyable to watch.

[@flatgrindrides]

Thanks! I discovered your channel some years ago when I was planning a trip to Canton fair. I’ve enjoyed your videos too, thank you!

[@laowhy86]

@@flatgrindrides Well met, my friend!

[@gemmawills483]

Love everything about this. What a great way to have an adventure.

[@philiporourke7896]

Great lookin ride and nice scenery too, thanx dude.

[@stimsonromano2258]

That was an amazing adventure you have inspired me to do the same. Thanks for sharing from Australia

[@youseftomar]

Beautiful scenery! Beautiful Vespa! ❤

[@BIG-K]

That was delightful. Thank you for sharing.

[@edwardsp1916]

Yet more stunning scenery and scooter! Very nice video.

[@flatgrindrides]

Thank you. The scenery around here just never seems to get old. Mother nature is amazing.

[@TatesFreedMindss]

I loved this. So calm, great to watch. I'm buying my scooter this month and planning on doing the same. Thank you.

[@Centerboarder]

Very calm-inducing. Thanks

[@H00ndagirl]

Thank you for sharing your adventure. Very relaxing, calming to watch and such a beautiful ride. You’ve given me an idea.

[@flatgrindrides]

I hope it’s a good idea! 😉 Good luck and have fun.

[@GregJones3]

This is awesome man!!!

[@adrianburford4285]

Gorgeous video - thanks for sharing

[@Alexander4332]

Extremely enjoyable watching your mini adventure, your lucky to have all that on your doorstep.......thanks for inspiring me to get out and about cheers 🥂

[@ScranMan-oi8qg]

That looked like Avery satisfying camping trip & just the right amount of equipment for one for the night I’ve had many vehicles from quick motorcycles to vans and cars though there is something special about taking off on a Vespa it’s perfect for this sort of trip & meandering the countryside not too fast but quick enough.

[@littlebuddyFilms]

Beautiful campsite! Great video!

[@ericbusa]

Beautiful Rideout fantastic scenery and an awesome campsite thanks for the video,from The Uk 🇬🇧

[@flatgrindrides]

Thank you! I’d love to come ride in the UK one day.

[@peterhobbs7609]

Lovely way of spending an evening, I’m looking forward to more travels on my own yellow GTS next summer in the south of England, lovely well put together video, thank you

[@christopherkonzelmann348]

Beautiful video! 🙏🏼

[@jackbeltane]

Looks fantastic

[@aceazar2806]

Love this!

[@D-X-rt5qd]

This is such a peaceful vlog, you inspire me to do this myself sometime!

[@Waldiwald33]

Thanks for your Videos 👍 I have a GTS 125 Supertech since a week and be still in the runnig in phase. You you really have a great landscape to drive! Greetings from Germany ✌️ 

[@flatgrindrides]

Thank you! It is really pretty here. Haven’t lived here long, but I appreciate every day. Enjoy your GTS!

[@NoFrictionZone]

Nice video, and excellent trip! 👍

[@tanja5867]

What beautiful roads you have in your ‘backyard.’ It’s definitely not as curvy where I live yet some pretty scenery just the same. I think my Vespa is the same year as yours or maybe one year older (2021 300 HPE) yet mine is the matte blue supersport-all the colours are fantastic and your orange Vespa looks really sharp. Scooterinthesticks has been my favourite Vespa channel on here and today I added you to that list. Your videos are very enjoyable, with just the right amount of information mixed with quiet and riding. Thank you! I used to ride a motorbike yet the Vespa has taken its place. The more I ride it the more I love it.

[@flatgrindrides]

Thanks Tanja! 👍

[@tkpvideo8557]

Beautiful

[@user-di7kz4fo9p]

I enjoyed watching your video very much Sir❤

[@REDROX9]

thank you for taking us on this nice trip❤ what a spot😮🎉 thank you from germany. i own a 300gts and i love it

[@flatgrindrides]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@renatopasqualini5989]

Epic. Very cool 😎

[@stewtube1240]

Beautiful spot !

[@a7xunlimited1]

splendid video

[@barbus67]

Vespa campout! Great watch and what fantastic quiet roads to exploit the HPE 300! It has given me ideas, I camp and fish alot but with alot of kit. I need to kit myself out with a bivvy tent for next summer and follow your lead and head to the hills on my Vespa. There's a great tradition of people setting out on their Vespa or Lambretta's and exploring. I was recently made aware of two girls from the U.K. that went around the world on a Lambretta in the 1960's. Keep on scootering especially now considering price of petrol we are having to pay in rip off Britain now.

[@glitch6193]

KZbin recommendation brought me here! Looking forward for more.

[@raghuramenterprises4512]

lovely view

[@user-ys4oy6cj3u]

Simply great! Greetings from Germany.

[@flatgrindrides]

Thanks!

[@EnricoGagliano-nv3pu]

Amazing places and video. Lovely campout. I have a 2021 HPE Vespa Supersport. Hug from Italy

[@ridhadababi5858]

Nice video. Thanks for sharing.

[@redsorgum]

I have a similar tent with the same color rain fly. The last time I went scooter camping, I realized I could have gone with a few less items. I was going to do some this week, but things got in the way. I use a USGI complete canteen cooking kit, definitely easy to use. ✌️🇺🇸

[@flatgrindrides]

Nice! I hope you find the time to make your escape! 😉 Sometimes less is more, especially with the quick little trips like this. Go light, go fast, have fun! 👍🏕

[@ripmax333]

That's One of the Most beautiful colours that I saw on a Vespa, Congrats. and a very enjoyable video.

[@flatgrindrides]

Thanks!

[@gkelly34]

America is so beautiful, I can’t wait to visit again. You won the landscape jackpot for sure 🥰

[@flatgrindrides]

Yeah, this little corner of the country is very pretty! Hope you can come visit.

[@gkelly34]

@@flatgrindrides I’d love to

[@crystalthomas6920]

This was so nice.

[@LEO_FLY4JOY]

so beautiful ! I am really Impressed that this bike can hold so many stuff and meet all demand of overnight camping .....

[@iggyzorro2406]

that sure was a great travelogue. thanks. took my new 300 gts out for its first real ride - put on about 45 miles - remembered why I had a windscreen on all my other bikes. - will get one for the Vespa soon (it's the supply chain...)

[@flatgrindrides]

You can eat meat, or ride without a windscreen and eat bugs! ;-) Have fun on your new GTS!

[@karlzako9726]

Danke für's dabei sein 👍🏻🎉 Ein Leben ohne Motorrad, Camping, Kajak und hängematt'n ist möglich, ~Aaaaber Sinnlos 😂🖖😇👍🏻🍀🌲🌳😇🌳🛵🌲🛶🍀

[@kentwilliams3326]

Owning / riding a Vespa has been a dream of mine for years since I rented one from Scootari in San Diego in 1961. It was, at that time Vespa's flag ship and it was a 125cc. Also, I would repeatedly rad the Sears and Roebuck catalog because, at that time, Sears was a marketer of Vespa scooters.

[@flatgrindrides]

I didn’t know that Sears sold them!

[@IAMDENRIDEPOV]

the trip was great. the motorbike is so cute. me everything in your video

[@nitroholik7183]

You just gained a new subsciber ,good stuff

[@willemoudewater3123]

Amazing video and what a views, really a inspiration to take a trip like that on the Vespa... learned what you minimum need on a 24 h trip like this

[@sonkaldo]

Enjoyed!!!! 🇦🇺

[@NBartrina]

I did the same in 1976. Vespa 200. the first one with electronic ignition. Set the tent in Canfranc, near Huesca and French border from Spain. Storms included. Great recollections now...

[@flatgrindrides]

Sounds great!

[@donaldphelps8626]

I have 2, piaggiaos 50 &125. You smell everything, flowers, be safe. 240s, never heard of it they really like those 300's...I'm thrilled with mine.

[@bahadrylmaz5039]

Best Vespa Videos Channel

[@flatgrindrides]

Thanks!

[@chuckbayman]

Looks like you and your vespa are getting along quite well

[@flatgrindrides]

So far we're enjoying each other's company ;-)

[@juliodiaz4493]

You ride like me with your fingers on the break 😂😂

[@hdotsilk]

just stumbled on this video. so cool!

[@flatgrindrides]

Thanks!

[@ramonalcazaren]

Love this! I own an orange vespa too!

[@flatgrindrides]

Best color! 😉

[@necronorris]

I was thinking there is no waaaaay this man has everything in his Vespa. Cant wait to try it when I get mine! Im in NC and we dont have that beautiful landscape though. That drive in was stunning.

[@flatgrindrides]

You’ve got to go light, but it’s possible!

[@lassetapani69]

Hieno video, kiitos siitä. Great video, thank you or that.

[@fredjaeger1719]

You might have convinced me into buying an orange vespa instead of a black one. Beautiful

[@vespaallroads2455]

Nothing like this in Florida... but we do have nice flat roads with terrible drivers that don't respect riders. Oh, well.. great video!

[@flatgrindrides]

It will be here for you when you decide to move! 😉

[@Scootphoria]

That looked so tempting to just drive on in with the scooter! Nice spot for the nite. That was awesome road (14) just for scenic riding. Good arrangement on the gear too. Mine is a bit larger, I can get it all into a 47 ltr top case though 🤣

[@flatgrindrides]

I was at the limit of the under-seat cargo area for sure! But I did it!

[@maxbattix]

Amazing

[@flatgrindrides]

Thanks!

[@KrakensGarageandAdventures]

New sub here and I very much enjoyed your 1 day camping trip!

[@flatgrindrides]

Thanks! It was a nice little escape.

[@newlife155]

1 hour from your home, wow!

[@melelms9948]

Liking it bro 🙂

[@markmoffett6813]

Hello . New subscriber here because I just found your channel. Beautiful video , thanks. Now I will binge watch to catch up with your videos. Looking forward to it. Mark from Maryland

[@flatgrindrides]

Thanks Mark. Hope you enjoy them!

[@herupradanasimatupang5932]

love it. greetings from vespisti indonesian

[@flatgrindrides]

Terima kasih. Selamat datang!

[@billrimmer5596]

Very nice. The only thing I would have done different is bring my scooter into the camp site and set up my tent right next to it. I have a Buddy 125, not near as nice as your Vespa. I also have the case on the back. So lots of room. U have inspired me to do a local trip. Thank u!!

[@flatgrindrides]

A number of people have said that. Might do it next time. I’m used to backcountry, dispersed camping where that is the norm, but for some reason at the drive-up campground I just parked in the parking space. 😂

[@naddp2454]

Nice video, planning to do same thing.

[@sosimoreyes4824]

Nice 👍

[@samuelfink4799]

Great video, Scooter in the sticks and yourself have done nothing to deter me getting one of these. I'm fifty four with one replaced knee so going slow on a peace of art suits me just fine. Only negative I saw was the lack of bourbon and a good cigar, and maybe my dog. I just wished they didnt have so many cool colors. Thanks again for the video.

[@flatgrindrides]

If you got a top box, you'd have plenty of room in the pet-carrier under the seat for your dog! ;-) It is definitely a different experience and mindset than riding a "big" bike, but very rewarding, especially if you are wanting to relax and take it easy. I'm in my 50's too, and sometimes slower (or even just lighter) is better.

[@klinixdesign]

Nice GTS mate.

[@flatgrindrides]

Thanks 😁

[@shinhochulp]

Nice video. I am planning to do the same, but will take one of my kids with me. I’ll probably add a front rack in addition to the rear rack on my GTS to pack all the gear.

[@flatgrindrides]

A front rack is probably in my future… Have fun 👍

[@joamon559]

"This is a sandy corner - gotta take this nice and slow." ... "This is not a sandy corner - have to take this nice and fast." Haha, cracked me up. Entertaining video. Thanks very much. BTW ... the quality of your vids is excellent, I would be interested in a video about the gear you use to shoot them, if you ever felt like making one. I'm going to ask Steve from Scooter in the Sticks the same question because his are excellent too. I'm thinking I might make some myself on my Vespa and share the area that I go riding in.

[@flatgrindrides]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. I can be a goofball sometimes for sure! I’ll be making a video about the camera gear and helmet cam setup very soon, probably in the next week or two. I’ll keep an eye out for your ride videos! 👍

[@the_fearless_explorer1213]

Great place cool video I'd park my bike on my camping spot.

[@flatgrindrides]

I thought about it, but I wasn't sure how strict they would be and didn't want to get the boot!

[@the_fearless_explorer1213]

Fair enough im sure they wouldn't mind though

[@bfarm44]

With my back a step through scoot is definitely on my list and I want a quality machine currently eyeballing the green racing sixties model. Really like my biolite gear so a top box for campouts would be a must for me. Like bringing tea also less mess. I am surrounded by campgrounds living right in the middle of two protected Forrest’s but also plenty of camping spots less than an hour away from that but the nicest safe along the Natchaug River closest to me. Sometimes a nice of peace goes a long way to heal all the noise

[@flatgrindrides]

If you have back issues, the light weight and weight distribution of the scooter should make things comfortable and easy. Just make sure the riding position is comfortable for you. Sounds like maybe you’re in Connecticut? Anyway, sounds like you’re gonna be having some fun pretty soon. 👍

[@cellcamp5028]

Love this video. I wish I had great roads like this to ride my Vespa 150 Sprint. I live in Brooklyn, NY and spend a lot of time sitting in traffic when I ride.

[@flatgrindrides]

I lived in NYC years ago, so I understand. I had a bicycle though, no motorbike. The Sprint seems like it would be a good city bike though!

[@sgtshak2806]

Head up to the Hudson Valley area about an hour and a half north of you. Great roads and scenery. I'll be heading out shortly.

[@brentcollins9727]

That’s how it is inside the loop in Houston, TX. A traffic light every thousand feet. Thank goodness we have these awesome vids to watch.

[@flatgrindrides]

@@brentcollins9727 I know what you mean. I lived in Houston in ‘97 😉

[@Andytheevien]

Great video. Very smooth filming and transitions. Loved the time lapsed section especially. Would this be doable in the wintertime? Or for longer term e.g days or a week?

[@flatgrindrides]

Thank you! Many of the campsites and areas around here are only open during the summer. This campsite is open from 5/26 - 9/18 and is closed the rest of the year. There are some areas that are open for winter camping, but this is not one of them. You could certainly stay longer if you wanted to, and if you could get a reservation. Some of these campsites are quite busy, and it might be difficult unless you reserve well in advance. In the video description there is a link to the website for information and reservations.

[@njphotoman]

Really enjoying this video! Especially since I've wanted a Vespa since I returned to riding in 2002, but have yet to purchase one. I do enjoy riding my PCX 150, Burgman 650 and Victory sidecar rig...but, thinking the Vespa 300 would suit me better than the heavy weight Burgman. I also appreciate that you chose a minimalistic approach to camping, as I've been working out a camping kit that would allow me enough comforts for a multi day camping trip on my PCX 150...or, the KLR 650 which at the moment needs some service to get back on the road. You're blessed with a beautiful area to ride! Thanks for sharing!🛵🛵🛵

[@flatgrindrides]

Those are great bikes too. I think for multi-day one really needs to add real luggage. Depends on the climate of course. I guess you could get away with very little sleeping under the stars on a warm beach somewhere… 😉

[@njphotoman]

@@flatgrindrides The KLR has waterproof Nelson Riggs saddlebags and a 40 litre rear/backpack style bag. The PCX has a nice back box, and I have Givi soft saddlebags from my Burgman, along with a 40 litre waterproof Givi bag. I used to tow a trailer which I still have for my Victory Cross Country Tour, but that set up with a sidecar would be an immense footprint, not to mention horrible mpg. I've been in touch with the dealer I purchased our Genuine 50cc scooters from, and upon my return from visiting my son and daughter in law at Fort Rucker in Southern Alabama, I'm going to start comparing the various 300 GTS models available or simply order one in the color I want. As much as the Burgman is a superb touring bike, I really don't tour any more, and when I do, my KLR is set up and ready to go, once I fix the starting problem. Destination Alaska is just a few years away, though it was intended originally for the Victory.

[@flatgrindrides]

@@njphotoman sounds like you are all set with a number of good options. Of course a shiny new GTS wouldn’t be bad. 😉 Alaska on a KLR sounds pretty sweet too!

[@andyanders58]

Very cool. Working on my scooter. May do what u did. Mike from Maryland. Scoot on

[@JC-fx3wh]

This is a dream place to ride on my Honda scooter.

[@obiwan5789]

Solo riding with a scenery like that must've been heaven! May i ask what camera did u used man? Keep it up ride safe 🛵

[@flatgrindrides]

Thanks! GoPro Hero 10

[@cosmelapd]

Nice. New suscriber here

[@flatgrindrides]

Thanks and welcome!

[@steveo726]

Lucky man

[@frankiepavinato]

That arancio impulsivo is really really beautiful...I like it more than my giallo lime (yellow lime)

[@flatgrindrides]

I’ve never seen the giallo lime in person, but as another commenter noted, the arancio impulsivo does seem to compliment the colors of this area’s landscape.

[@frankiepavinato]

@@flatgrindrides giallo lime was produced back in 2008/09 for the GTS 250, and it’s not very common,in fact is pretty rare. Yes that orange complements the landscape perfectly…you live in such a beautiful place!

[@johndefalque5061]

That is a super light, efficient little pacakage. I can get a small hammok pack. I was shocked by campstoves frorm $20 to $2K-I'm not climbing Everest FFS!

[@flatgrindrides]

😂 some of the gear prices…

[@exgtt2061]

Can’t think of much that id rather travel down that road on

[@Gator1699]

Great adventure but no telescopic rod and soft plastics that pool you came out of perfect for dinner. Cheers

[@flatgrindrides]

Next time!

[@GreyDelicanto]

It's time to install top box sir😊

[@flatgrindrides]

But I love her “naked”!

[@aaronrapp400]

Do you ever feel you would like a windshield? Love these videos

[@flatgrindrides]

Thank you. No, I like not having a windshield and having “clean” air going past my helmet. I have a windshield on my other motorcycle, so I like this one “naked.”

[@williambowland5122]

That's my home town 😊 that's horsetooth reservoir in Ft Collins co

[@MrDonkov]

I do this from time to time on my Piaggio Liberty 150cc ;) Cheers from Slovenia

[@flatgrindrides]

I bet you have some beautiful rides there!

[@MrDonkov]

@@flatgrindrides There are. I also go to Italy and Croatia sometimes. 2 years ago I went to Italy, Firenze by a 50cc scooter, lol. I also made a video about it here on YT. Best

[@flatgrindrides]

@@MrDonkov I’m going to find and watch the video now… 👍

[@flatgrindrides]

Beautiful trip. I think just the dancing in Florence was worth it. 😉 I’m also guessing that your trips are easier now on the piaggio 150!

[@MrDonkov]

@@flatgrindrides Thank you. Yes, much better, quicker definitely, and different. However slow rides have its charm too, but I do not miss it.

[@KOYORKIE]

This is beautiful! Trying to figure out if this Yosemite or somewhere just as beautiful as. 👏🏻 great way to show the video! Also is that a 150 or a 50? Im thinking about getting one but I’m not the most coordinated person, but I’m more and more convinced I need one!

[@flatgrindrides]

This is Northern Colorado, just NW of Fort Collins. Bike is a GTS 300. Good luck! They are fun 😉

[@aaronrapp400]

I normally don’t watch people drive down the road. But you are blessed to live in Colorado and Gods amazing beauty. I absolutely love your videos! Great job! I have a Yamaha Majesty 400 scooter which I like but really want to get a Vespa. Probably so t but new but looking at 2010 300 in that range. How do you like the Vespa? What font you like? Thanks

[@flatgrindrides]

Glad you enjoy them! It is shockingly pretty here. I've only been here a year and every day has been a blessing of natural beauty. I like the Vespa a lot, but it is the only scooter I've ever had, so I don't have anything to compare it to. I suppose it all comes down to what you want and what you value.

[@georgeloukelis8901]

Vespa is the best!😅