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Posted by: ttaylor
Tools to carry; Is to replace the crappy cheap tools with some good quality ones. Some sockets and end wrenches which fit the machine you're riding. Most machines use metric sizes. They make spark plug caddies (little plastic containers for your spark plugs. These are great because they protect the plug. Bunjee cords, ratcheting tie downs, Wyoming saws or something similar. These break down and take up little space and work wonders on trees which have fallen on the trail. hatchets, waterproof matches, lighter, rain gear, rope 50- 100ft. 3/8" or larger. Plasma cable also is great and takes up less space. Tire plug Kit. Either a 12v Air compressor or CO2 cartridge pump. (you need atleast 3 cartridges to pump up a tire), emergency blankets, fire starting tablets, bug spray, compass, maps, GPS, flashlights, first aid kit, flares, extra fuel, extra gloves, clothing, garbage sacks, if your machine is equipped with a winch a come-a-long is a good replacement, All of these items fit nicely in my front box and fender bags.
I generally take plenty of snacks, drinks, food to last more then a day. My motto: is better to take it and not need then to leave and wish you had it!!
If you're coming to Utah in the spring bring good rain gear. It may be warm and sunny one minute and then a down pour the next.
Posted by: Bing
To clarify:
Will you be hauling this with you on a quad camping trip,,,,or hauling the stuff in the truck with you???
Posted by: Bing
Anacortes,,,,nice,,,and welcome neighbor!!! to the forums...
check out the Puget Sound thread,,,,,,,in the where to ride
anyhow
Synthetic clothing,,,no cotton
chain saw
tarp
50 feet strong rope/line
candle lanterns
full tool kit,,and appropriate parts (plugs, air filter(if paper))
cell phone
gps
ID
bottled water
stove
coffeepot
TP
Ziplocs
hard to list all the crap
Most of all,,,let a couple people know where you will be and when you plan to return,,,and be sure to call upon return
Posted by: Bing
headlamp
Posted by: Bing
well,,,i am going to Goldbar today
Off reiter rd off hwy 2 north of Goldbar
Posted by: DANO38
portible air compressor-great idea!!! also -fixaflat, jumper cables, tow rope, bottled water, first aid kit, compas and or gps, good
trail and road map. GPS, parka and rain pants-just in case, scarf for covering your face if it's dusty, extra gas, cell phone, extra
coat/cloths, snacks..., basic tools(for fixing/removing tires, changing plugs/battery, or etc, clevis, spotlight or flash light, atv regristration/insurance. and...oh yeah!! extra cash.
Posted by: swampyjunior
Depending on where you will be riding a gun will be real handy as well. But I would suggest you determine how it will be used. For protection from animals (bears, cougars) I would say a 12gauge or 10gauge pump shotgun loaded with slugs or OO Buckshot. (I prefer a 10gauge myself)
You can throw in some extra bird shotshells so it can be used to shoot a few grouse and such for food if you have too.
Posted by: Bear4570
I always carry a handgun on my person or on the quad or both. The one on my person is for defense against the 2 legged predators out there and they are out there. The Ruger Redhawk in 41 mag or the Contender in 45/70 in a holster on the tank bags is for anything else I might run into. Never go without the TP or water, even for a short run.
Bear
Posted by: greencat650
Don't forget the portable 12 volt air compressor,
found it being a life saver out on the trails,
Posted by: MrTommy
Make sure you have a roll of TP with you too. Sage brush, poison ivy, oak leaves and sticks make poor subs... Ha.
Posted by: golicon
Does anyone have suggestions of what tools equipment and such that they take with them on trips ie socket set, saws, tow ropes etc.... I am puting together an equipment pack and I have always found that I say to myself I wish I had brought such and so.... duck tape, what ever....... just getting input... tool kits first aid kits anything special you think is great to have when your in the boon docks what is the brand make...... thanks for any input.... later have fun folks... going to Moab 4/30 for 1 week..... cant wait to really test my 650....
later
Posted by: golicon
I will be taking with me on the quad. thanks......
Posted by: golicon
hey bing thanks for the tip on the puget sound thread... having a difficult time tracking down places to ride near and around Anacortes... witht eh exception of Walker Valley, but many peoiple I have talked to say walker isn't very good..... too challenging????
