OK Ute drivers....I'm putting together a list of things that I want to carry on my quad when I hit the trail. I am just getting started but so far I have a tire repair kit (patches, plugs, tire irons), tow line, first aid kit, and a few things that I want to get relating to the winch (****** block, tree saver, etc.). What else do you carry on your Ute when you go on a short or long outing?

 

Some extra gas may be a good idea. I want to buy the gas jugs that are flat and take up little space on your racks. I think they are called space savers or something like that. Sounds like you are well prepared for anything!

 

Hatchet, Leather Gloves(handling winching duties if needed), compass, H2O, Toolkit, Matches, Quick Energy Snacks, etc. I'm sure everyone else out there will have alot of interesting suggestions as well![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

Ok now I don't take as much as I used too.... I use to take: chainsaw, gas for bike and saw and bar oil, propane touch (for starting fires and thawing out stuff), a stove top for the propane cylinder, junor splitting mall, Hammer nails , tarps, surival / winter sleeping bag, cell phone and adaptor, axe, rope, tow rope, fishing rod and stuff, extra clothes/ gloves etc., Dish gloves, tube for tire with tire repair kit air compressor, extra valve stem (You should see the look on some's face after they loose a valve stem and you pull an extra one out of you box) tire goop, the thick bungie strap, have used one for plugging massive tire holes, Lighter, loc de icer, Ice scraper for cleaning floorboards, peanut butter and other food items, gps, wire, even a small portable dc heater, fold up shovel, kidney belt and first aid kits, Flagging tape, 4 liters of oil, extra straps, come alongs, complete line of tools including a ratchet kit, extra new set of spark plugs, Electical tape and duck tape, DC flashlight, maps, winch tools, 4 liter bucket for water (which I use in the summer for cooling radiatiors), shortwave radio, flares, fold up lawnchair, hiking shoes, Chest waders ( I use these in nasty weather), Extra key to bike, knives, Pipe clamps and hoses, nuts and bolts ... just to list a few, I know I had more. Everything fit in a box that I made with dimentions of 6 feet by 3 feet by 3 feet high.

 

[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] LOL!

 

Better safe than sorry. He's ready for anything.

 

a can of Fix-A-Flat and a cel phone for normal daily riding.
on long trips: add a bottle of water, a snack or two (Granola bars), small first aid kit,
Swiss army knife, gas, quart of oil, hand and foot warmers if its cold.
That is it.

 

I prefer to travel light and fast, whether it be on a sport bike or utility. Out here in the desert, the single most important thing is WATER! I carry a 3 liter Camelback, minimum. A waterproof GoreTex jacket and the Boy Scout "ten essentials" (matches, leatherman tool, energy bars, basic first aid, etc.). And, a cell/sat phone. In some areas, a firearm (S&W Scandium/Titanium .357 Mag. Model 360 Kit Gun at only 12.5 oz.!). Plus, a tire plug kit and CO2 inflators, and basic tools.

When you are on a sport bike, you are going to have to carry most everything on your back, so I travel as light as possible. On a ute, you have the option of carrying more stuff, but still, I like to keep it minimalist. My utilities are just "go anywhere sport bikes" anyhow.

 

Call it "over-kill". We have helped more people than we have our selves. The bath towels and frozen water bottles (instaed of ice, they don't melt and make a mess) came in handy when we came upon a bad crash, they helped the rider that was bleeding badly. The first aid kit seems to get used quite a bit. We are surprised what we have used so far. Desposable rain slickers (about $1.50@ should come with every ATV) are a must along with the plastic tarp (more like heavy plastic painter use). This all fits in our Tamarack Trunk. If it is snowy or real cold, we take along our Koplin bag on the front and load it with extra warm clothing and extra hand, toe, and foot warmers.


Tire plugs
Tire plug kit
CO2 cartridges
Tire gauge
Spark plug
Extra ign. key
Valve stem tool
Bungee cords
Bungee net
Tie down (ratchet)
Gloves (riding)
Gloves (surgical)
Gloves (winter)
Ski masks
Zip ties
Electrical tape
Duck tape
Space blankets (2)
Survival candles
Weatherproof matches
Rain slickers
First aide kit (complete)
First aide book
Tweezers
Nail clippers
Visine
Blistex
Afrin
Sun-block
Flash light
Batteries
Fuses
Tow strap
Come-along
Compass
Shovel
Knife
Plastic tarps
Wet ones
WD-40
Fire starters
Wood shims for kindling (line bottom of trunk with them)
Fire extinguishers
(Aerosol can style)
Sierra saw
Hand soap
Surgical masks (dust)
1 qt oil
Coolers (two six-pack size coolers, 1 for food, 1 for frozen water bottles and drinks)
Tooth picks
Maps
FRS radios
Insect repellent
Light sticks
Bio toilet paper
5 ft’ 3/8” fuel line (siphon)
Loud whistle
Replacement lens for goggles
Ice sox
Hand warmers
Toe warmers
Foot warmers
Sweatshirt & pants
Bathroom hand towels (good for packing)
Plastic garbage bags
Binoculars
S&W Hammer-less 357 Mag (not in trunk)
100 rounds Hydro-shock ammo


Hope this helps.

 

That is a list I should print[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

Thanks