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Old 10-15-2008, 12:06 PM
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Glock 27 in a Blade Tech Holster and extrra mags.
 
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Old 10-15-2008, 02:12 PM
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In addition to all that other stuff, I always bring an ATV.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
 
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Old 10-15-2008, 11:04 PM
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Here is a list that I have compiled, Take your pick some or all. there are 74 items some might be repeted.

25 feet of 1/8 inch cord
2 way radios
Axe
Beef jerky/trail mix
Bow saw.
Bungee cords
Candles
Cell phone
Clothing
Coat/windbreaker/sweatshirt or blanket
Compass and maps. Maps should be laminated
Dust mask or bandana
Energy bars
Extra coolant
Extra fuel
Extra pair of shoes
Riding gloves
Water
First Aid book. Read it and take it with you. Glasses to read it with
First aid kit (plus the knowledge of how to use it)
Prescription medications to last several days. over the counter Benedril and other allergy meds you may need.
Flashlight LED lights. Regular bulbs break from the shock of travel Batteries last a lot longer too.
Folding saw
Food
Garbage bags heavy duty .
GPS
Ground insulation i.e. ground pad
Head lamp or flashlight with extra bulb and batteries
Hose clamps/tie raps/bolts
Insect repellant
Knife
Knife and sheath A good 6" belt..
Lighter/waterproof matches in Ziploc baggy
Map and Compass (plus the knowledge of how to use them).
Matches or butane lighter in a waterproof container.
Matches or magnesium fire starter
Mechanics wire
Medication
Military shovel
Nails 20 or so 16P. Not supposed to drive them into trees but if push comes to shove they sure are handy when putting up a shelter.
Oil and other fluides
Pencil and paper
Pencils and a fair size note pad.
Pistol
Portable air compressor (plugs into the 12v adapter on the quad)
Puncture kit
Rain gear
Rope 100' of cheap 1/4" poly. Few hundred yards of one of the new fishing lines like Fire Wire. 50 Lb. test. Great for making snares and sewing up rips in coats and such.
Sanitary wipes
Signal mirror
Signaling device
Small air compressor
****** block
Socket set
Solar blanket
Space blanket
Spare batteries
Spare belt
Spare keys
Spare spark plug
Sparkplug
Survival book. Read it and take it with you.
Tarp
Tarp. 10'X12' (plastic sheet, space blanket, large garbage bags, etc.) for shelter
Tire plugs
Tool kit, tire plugs, and air pump
Tow rope or strap
Various small parts
Water
Water purification drops
Whistle
Wrench set
Road flare
 
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Old 10-15-2008, 11:13 PM
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machette, ****** block, tree saver, and some d-rings
 
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Old 10-15-2008, 11:37 PM
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Wow I guess not many chain driven quads in the bunch (not that I blame you) but a chain breaker if you have drive problems along with a few extra master links!!!!


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A friend a long time ago whom was sponsored (heavily sponsored) admitted NOBODY can carry everything you need. So take they fun stuff first!
 
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Old 10-15-2008, 11:51 PM
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What the hell tregtom,do you pull a trailer behind your quad..lol?
Some pretty good items in your list.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/img]
 
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For the ATV trip (getting there by hauling your wheelers) for your pull behind trailer, don't forget your Trailer spare tire. That one is a MUST. Last year on top of the mountain, my good friend backed down my wifes bike (SP450) and as he came down he rolled the rear tire over his older trailer coupler/latch.
IT SNAPPED OFF! We thought we wered $CREWED. No way to get off of the mountain and get the bikes home. Thank God I come prepared with my tool bag with lots of hardware bolts/nuts and washers of all sizes half-inch and up. We were able to rig it with a long lag bolt through the eye of the coupler and compress the hex nut from the bottom that allowed the trailer to turn without popping.

We bought a replacement 2" hitch coupler for his trailer when we got back for $25 at a Tractor Supply store and fixed it. Not a easy task. BUT a huge lesson for those who trail to buy a spare coupler kit that could save your
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Old 10-16-2008, 03:50 AM
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: hddoperator

What the hell tregtom,do you pull a trailer behind your quad..lol?
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I did not say I take all that stuff with on every trip, as I said take your pick. The list was compiled from all of these "what do you carry" threads. I take these items when we ride up in the Sierras, last week we were riding at 9,500' in 6" of snow. It is good to be prepaired
I do take a spare tire, tool kit, extra gas, and I have put togather a survival kit I keep in a tote and bunge to the front rack, the kit has many of the items on my list. I keep the jack, tool kit and tow strap in the Polaris rear rack box, and the spare tire and gas can get straped to the rack I put in the 2" reciever, I found the greatest after market bolt on 2"receiver on Ebay. It bolts on just above the 1"1/4 factory reciver.
So take what you want, be safe and have fun.
 
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Old 10-16-2008, 09:21 AM
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I didn't include knife because I always have one with me. Been carrying a knife since 2nd grade. It's a tool for me. Of course, I get a good way into an airport and realize I have to go back to the truck, leave the knife and go back in again.
 
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length of hose - case you need to borrow some gas
 


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