OK, as some of you know I am new to the Utility ATV scene...

So I just ordered some "trunks" for the Arctic Cat.

This leads me to my question... what do you guys carry in your boxes (or trunks)?

I've got a few things already that I want to throw in there but, I like to hear what others do because there is sure to be that "Oh yeah, that is a good idea but, I would have never thought about it "thing".

 

to put in the box ive got a 6 foot 1 inch in diameter rope for pulling others out without getting the winch out or to wrap around a tree ,then hooked to my bike when pulling my buddies out of some thick, nasty mud. spark plug and tools. gloves,anything else that might fit which istn much.

 

i was thinking, are you talking about the box that goes on your back rack or the one that goes under your seat?

 

Well, You may not need all of this stuff - but....
It kind of turned into a hobby for me. Some are duplicates because its spread out over 2 quads.

1) tools – sockets and wrenches, screwdrivers
2) quad owners manual for each bike
3) CB Radio
4) Spare Cellular telephone with 12volt power cord
5) GPS with road map
6) wire ties
7) rope – 100 feet
8) air compressor – 12volt
9) Tire repair plugs and patches
10) Liquid tire repair Slime
11) Valve stem tool
12) Screwdrivers, pliers, vise-grip
13) Winch ******-plock
14) Misc screws, bolts, electrical slices etc.
15) Spark plug
16) Flashlight
17) Tarp
18) Cord – 100 feet
19) Binoculars
20) CB radio
21) First Aide kit
22) Mylar emergency blanket
23) Tree strap
24) Mini jumper cables
25) Spare drive belt/chain
26) Work gloves
27) Allen wrench set
28) Star drivers
29) Survival knife (Rambo style)
30) Canteens (2 per person)
31) Stocking cap
32) Rain suit
33) Disposable camera
34) Binoculars
35) First aide book
36) Mess kit
37) Emergency ponchos (disposable)
38) Sun block
39) Insect repellent
40) Leather man tool
41) Side cutters
42) Flashlights
43) Electrical tape
44) Swiss army knife
45) Chemical hand warmers
46) Bungee cords
47) Velcro straps
48) Neoprene gloves
49) Dry socks
50) 5x7 tarp/ground cloth
51) folding shovel
52) duct tape
53) Illumistic light sticks
54) Hatchet
55) Sierra saw
56) Spotlight 12volt
57) 10x12 drop cloth
58) wood shims (fire starter)
59) 1/4inch plastic hose (siphon)
60) empty pop bottle (fuel transfter)
61) toothpicks (yes toothpicks)
62) Tylenol
63) spare AA batteries
64) folding stool
65) rubber boots
66) jacket
67) weapon (where applicable – see Grizzly bears, rattle snakes and/or wolves)

Eyewash cup
Magnifying glass
rubber boots
canned soup
canned fruit
fishing rod
propane torch/stove
CV boot, straps and lube
Spare Oil Filter and Oil
Spare battaries

Winch and accessories:
Warn 2000# Winch
12' x 2'' 5000# tow strap / hooks
3/8" x 6' steel choker cable
Clevis
****** block

Electronic Equipment:
Sat Phone
GPS
Digital Camera
MagLite Flashlight AA
Extra AA Batteries
Cell Phone

Tools:
Leatherman multi-tool
ATV Manufacturers tool kit
Siphon hose w/squeeze ball
4-way screwdriver
16" folding wood saw or bow saw
Knife w/sheath
Wire Cutters
Folding shovel
Vise Grips (small)
Electrical tape
Camping Axe
Bungee Cords
Ratchet Tie downs
Socket set
Safety wire
zip ties
35mm film canister (w/assorted small nut and bolts).
Silicone

ATV Supplies:
Tire plug kit
Fix-a-flat
Spare ATV sparkplug
12-volt 250# air compressor
1 qt ATV Motor Oil

Survival Equipment:
Well-stocked first aid kit
Waterproof container (w/matches, lighter)
Compass
Rescue blanket
Poncho
Loud whistle
Signal Mirror
Aerial Flares
Candles
Food (inc. energy bars, cup-o-noodles, etc.)
Water (inc. energy drinks)
Water purification system (tablets)
Toilet paper
Survival book
Mess tin
Dry tinder

Miscellaneous Equipment:
100' rope
50' parachute cord
Leather gloves
Duct Tape (reflective)
Trail marking/surveyors tape (blaze orange)
Towels
Sun block
Bug Repellant
Pocket watch
Spare gas (on truck)
Chemical lights
Ground sheet or tarp
Map of local area
Map of riding area
Binoculars
Stakes
Zip lock Plastic bags.
Large garbage bag
Carabiners

 

redryder1 - either or, both boxes. I was actually thinking more along the lines of the box that you mount to your rack but , I'll take input from either.

WhoDatInDaMud - YOU are a wild man! You could live out of that thing. But, that is exactly the type of list I was looking for. There are a lot of... "What the... oh that is a good idea" on your list.


-Cyber

 

WhoDat does tend to go overboard, then again the guy that is prepare for anything, rarely has anything happen to him. If it does it ain't no big deal. My list is as follows:

Day trips only

1) tire repair kit includes valve stem tool
2) compressor 12Volt
3) CO2 tire inflator in case the compressor pukes
4) Quart of Slime
5) Tools, Complete set of metric and SAE box and open end wrenches plus Apex screw with tips set pliers set and crescent wrenches
6) 100 feet of woven 5/16 rope
7) 2 ****** block and a clevis for the winch
8) Nylon Tow Strap for wrapping around trees for ****** block
9) Bungee cords
10) Matches in water proof container
11) Folding shovel
12) Shop rags and some small bar towel (lets you clean goggles, face shields etc.)
13) 2 each Ratchet style tie downs
14) Long Breaker bar with socket to match wheel lungs (weak hands and arms since surgery this summer)
14) A quart of water in a plastic bottle
15) First aid kit (fairly complete as I was an EMT and wife is a Para-medic)
16) 15 foot 3/8" plastic coated cable with large pad look (If I have to leave it somewhere it will be there when I get back.)
17) RINO 120 GPS and radio combo with ear buds and lapel mics and a power cord(wired into back of the accessory plug)
18) Cellphone with power cord(it only works of the tops of the mountains around here but will get you 911)
19) Energy Bars(at least a 6 pack if not 2 of the packs)
20) Binocs
21) Range Finder
22) 3" fixed blade knife( itt won't fold up on you)
23) Hatchet
24) T.P. (the most important item)
25) Compass (GPSs can break you know)
26) Spare glasses (be short sighted sucks)
27) Handgun 44 Spl. or 41 Mag (actually the holster is mounted on the inside if my tack bag)
28) Dry socks 2 pair (I get cold feet)
29) Mini Mag Lite
30) 6 spare AA batteries for the mag lite and GPS
31) Folding Bone saw(it will cut branchs off and small trees down)
32) Duct tape (small roll)
33) Black electrical tape
34) Emergency blanket package
35) Hat to keep the sun off my head when not traveling

Overnight or several day trips get insane and is why we now have 2 quads to haul everything.

 

The list of WhoDatInDaMud or Bear are excellent.

Only thing they left behind was the kitchen sink.....sorry thats there too.

I think the only thing left off was the brain, God gave you between your ears. With it you will hopefully not be encouraged by what you are carrying in any of your boxes to try something stupid.

(speaking from experience there sorry)

 

Swampyjunior; If I put my brain in the box, then I'd be in big trouble. No loss of room in the box of course, but I would then be a dirt bike rider.

 

Bear - A question for you. Since both you and your wife were/are involved in the emergency medical field, what "over the counter" or "store bought" First Aid Kit do you recommend? I have a small one but feel like I need more and don't want to "build" my own kit. You probably also have a couple of associated medical items "you won't leave home without." What about those, keeping in mind most of us reading this don't have the experience you and your wife have?

Jim

 

JimJa; I will check with my commander in chief and see what she says and get back to you. All of ours are custom kits to fit our skill levels, but she has real good sources for this kind of thing and I'll get her to ask.