I bought one of those small 12 volt air compressors and it fits perfect in my Sportsman storage compartment bottom plus a tow strap a tire plug kit and a cv boot clamp and spare clamps pluse a air guage and tools. I still got room to spare !!!! Oh,,,a small role of TP paper for emergencies :-)

 

I too picked up a 15 dollar ac air compressor from meijer. It really helped this winter on the ice, and it helps if you decide to let air out for sandy runs, but need more pressure later. I also have a crescent, a set of pliers/wirecutters, one of those screwdrivers with the 14 different heads, some zip ties, and my fully functional swiss army knife.

Who needs TP, thats what the leaves and pinecones are for![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

all of the above sound great.
how about:
duck tape
roll of toilet paper in a ziplock bag.
compass
cell phone
hand-held mirror
first aid kit
anti-bear spray
blanket.

those are some of the things in my tool kit in addition to the items listed above.

-MT

 

Seriously have some duct tape available. On a long ride plastic can break for what ever reason. Many things on your quad are probably made of the composite so its a good idea. If the roll is too big just take along some medical tape it works pretty well to...Plus u can use it as bandaides.

 

In addition to the already stated...

zip ties
safety wire
fuses
fuel line
hose clamp
common 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 14mm nuts/bolts
JB weld
$$cash

 

As far as tools go take the tools needed to do repairs on the trail not a total rebuild. What I'm trying to say is sit down and think of just what your capable of fixing on the trail and go through the steps at home and the tools you need to accomplish said task stay with the quad. As well pack pliers and adjustable wrench just to be safe. I always bring a couple of nuts and bolts as well. Duck tape and wire are a must. Servival gear depends on how comfortable you want to be[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/img]

 

jumper cables - I drowned my 2stroke and wore the battery down trying to get it started again

Lucky for me a buddy had a set and we got it going again - so now i made a smaller set and carry them
with me all the time.

asprin

 

jumper cables

Great Idea! i never thought of that![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

How about a can of carburator cleaner for when you do drowned it out
you can use it like ether. Be sure to put the 12volt air pump in a baggie to
keep water out. otheriwse it won't work.

Dana

 

Hey you guys and girls have been great on answering my request for a proper tool kit. I think one should be careful with the carb. cleaner to help starting as too much may damage an engine.