Hello.. going to some big riding country up north with a friend and I need to know how to prepare.This will be my first weekend full of riding over 100's of miles on trails.I will have extra gas ,helmet,goggles a good idea?-gloves,jacket?-How do you guys pack and what should I expect?…goin' to get well acquainted with the new 570 sportsman.

 

Air pump a hand or DC and tire plug kit. A flat is the end of the riding day.

Also a soft cooler bag because hard coolers will knock your beer and ice around like dice in a YAHTZEE can.

I never lost a helmet before so maybe just bringing one would be good.


This pump can fit under a seat.

 

Matches, lighter, fire start, water, big contractor's size trash bags. Can be used as a rain coat in a pinch and even a quick shelter if you slice one side. Tow strap if you expect to hit deep mud or water. I've also pulled people off rocks when the got high centered. Enough snacks that you'd have food for a day in a pinch. I also bring a firearm if I'm out in the middle of nowhere by myself. Biggest concern I have walking out is coyotes or momma moose.

 

We just bring it all then there is no regrets.

 

You never know whats going to happen on a really long ride. I haven't really been on one of those in a long time, mostly just shorter rides.

 

thanks guys,great ideas.Here in Mass.if you are not riding on your own land,your proberly riding illegally.Great pic-looks like so much fun.

 

Outside of your land or riding on someone else's property it's illegal to ride in Mass. except for a couple state parks out in Western Mass.