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Posted by: garyc660R
Originally posted by: skii0
tow strap..extra goggles..and camelback full of beer...
Posted by: skii0
tow strap..extra goggles..and camelback full of beer...
Posted by: reconranger
In the desert, the absolutely most important thing you will ever carry is water!
For most day trips, I like the Camelback HAWG. It holds 3 liters of water, and you can put extra water bottles on the outside. For larger loads in cold weather where I need to carry more clothing, the Camelback Transalp. (I actually rarely need this...most of my really cold weather riding is done in the mountains, so I will be on the Rancher and can carry extra clothing and gear on the racks.)
My basic mild weather always carry list is: Waterproof Gore-Tex shell riding jacket (MSR Pak Jak).....at night the desert can turn cold!
Basic survival kit (fire starter, compass, etc.)
Toilet Paper
Energy Bars
Basic Tools and a spare plug.
Tire repair kit...plugs and CO2 cartridges.
Firearm. I like the very light S&W Scandium/Titanium revolvers which will take .357's. (This is always controversial, but believe me one day you will need it! I returned once from a ride, and found a large group of gang banger looking "Mexican skinheads" breaking into the trucks at the trailhead. You think I was glad to be packing at that moment?????)
Sport quads push start easily enough. Just leave the jumper cables at home.
Posted by: reconranger
You will need one cartridge to refill the tire and find the leak. Plug it....then one or two to refill it.
Posted by: reconranger
Forgot...tow strap and cell/sat phone.
Posted by: Speedy2222
me myself and i.. generally everywhere i ride is within a few miles of where i marked
always make sure your tank is full to the brim before u leave.. idk how many times ive forgotten to do that :-/
Posted by: 03250bayou
how do you guys carry things on your sportquads?...is there anything besides a 6-pack rack and a backpack? lol i strapped a raincoat onto my bumper and thats the only place ive found to store things.
Posted by: BioWare
I would have to say Tow Strap, Cell Phone, Camel Pack, Water, Cigs, Money...
That is about it what more do you need....
Posted by: DVXRacer93
condoms... better safe than sorry. =] lol
Posted by: ElderGeek
I have a post in this thread about how to carry tuff on a sport quad. My question is what do you carry with you when you ride? Desert and sand riding mostly.
My list so far is this:
1" tow strap ---(how long should these be?)
Tire repair kit with CO2 cartridges, ---(How many cartridges should I carry?)
Tire slime sealer
Pocket air gauge
Misc tools ---(other than the stock issue set)
Spark plug
Small first aid kit
ATV jumper cables ---(or do leave these at the truck?)
What am I missing?
On the topic of Camelbacks I can't tell from the pics on the sites how much extra space these have.
Which ones are good for day trips?
Posted by: ElderGeek
Reconranger, thanks for all your replies to my posts. You have been very helpful to a newbie like me!!
How many cartidges does it take to fill a stock tire?
I do like the HAWG!!
Would you look at this post?
When you get a chance.
Posted by: ElderGeek
Thanks you sir!
Posted by: ElderGeek
See this other thread on the same topic. I have a link to PRM that builds "Cargo Racks" for Sportquads.
Might be what you are looking for.
I also seen a pic of a guy who made a rack that bolts where the front bumper does. He fabricated to carry two small gas jugs for those loooonngg rides. If I find it I will post it. I don't think it was out of aluminum, but if you are handy like me and can weld, it would not be that difficult to build.
Posted by: streetquads
I strap my camelbak on my gas tank, also put a cell phone charger on it.
