| Going on vacations, for many people, is one of the high | | | | most can handle grassed areas, but are primarily |
| points of the year. It can be great to get away from it | | | | designed for flat paved terrain. If you are in need of a |
| all and go someplace to relax. This can be difficult or | | | | mobility device for non-paved outdoor use then you |
| even seem impossible if you are someone that has | | | | may wish to steer away from a travel scooter. |
| difficulty walking. A travel scooter is a great | | | | Most travel scooters have a range of around 8 - 15 |
| investment that can help solve this problem and make | | | | miles, but some can travel over 20 miles per charge. |
| traveling a breeze. | | | | They travel at speeds generally around 4 - 5 miles per |
| A travel scooter is a type of mobility device that is | | | | hour. It is important to plan your trip accordingly, |
| designed to be easily transported. In only a few | | | | because you do not want to get stranded without a |
| minutes it can be taken apart and divided into pieces | | | | charge. Many people who do lots of traveling go |
| that are lightweight enough for most people to handle. | | | | ahead and invest in a spare battery. This way when |
| It can then be easily placed in the back of a car, on a | | | | the first battery wears down, you can swap it out and |
| plane, or on a train. This makes it perfect for family | | | | let it charge and are instantly good to go. |
| vacations or even just going shopping. Usually the | | | | There are many useful accessories available for a |
| heaviest piece is only around 25 pounds. If you own a | | | | travel scooter. Scooter bags are some of the most |
| traditional scooter than you would have to purchase | | | | popular and are used to carry items of necessity as |
| some sort of carrier for your vehicle. Many people | | | | well as things you may pick up along the way. Arm |
| purchase travel scooters simply because they do not | | | | rest bags are a great way to carry your money, cell |
| need to buy a scooter carrier and use them primarily | | | | phone, and id cards. This way they are always at |
| around the home. | | | | arms reach and within eyesight. Backrest bags, which |
| Most travel scooters are also very maneuverable. This | | | | are very similar to back packs, can usually hold much |
| makes them great for indoor use or outdoors in close | | | | more than an armrest bag, but you should be careful |
| quarters. Many utilize a 3-wheel design, which greatly | | | | because you can not keep an eye on it as easily as |
| reduces the turning radius of the scooter. While a | | | | an armrest bag. |
| 3-wheel design is great for maneuverability, it tends to | | | | Those that are looking to do some traveling, but are |
| be less stable and support less weight than a 4-wheel | | | | unable to freely walk or move should consider a travel |
| mobility scooter. Travel scooters, both the 4-wheeled | | | | scooter. They provide a easy and painless way to still |
| and 3-wheeled kind, are also generally less suitable for | | | | enjoy visiting places like Disney World that require |
| rough terrain. They are great for paved areas and | | | | many miles of walking. |