What to take on a ride.

[jwalk1]

Your going on a ride in the dunes you'll be gone for a few hours. Please give to us your top 5 list of items to take with you. I'm hoping to see tools, parts, food/water, safety items. What are those items?

jwalk brings: Camelpack filled with liquid, gps, money, small tool kit, tire plugs w/co2 pump.

As I look at my list I sure don't see any safety items like matches or fire or even a flair guun. kinda humble-ing

Jack Walker

***CEO: of D.A.R.E (DS's Against Raptors Everywhere)***

In Quad We Trust.
01DS650 (sand yacht)

[speeedr]

You dont need a flare gun Jack, A DS makes lots of smoke when properly ignited..... they will find you [8D]

[jwalk1]

Maybe if I put this topic in another section I can learn from you folks.

Bump.

Jack Walker

***CEO: of D.A.R.E (DS's Against Raptors Everywhere)***

In Quad We Trust.
01DS650 (sand yacht)

[Bunk n Teri]

quote:Originally posted by jwalk1

Maybe if I put this topic in another section I can learn from you folks.

We take a lot more than five things when we ride (trails that is):

WATER enough for 1 extra day
Snacks and/or Lunch
Two-Way Radio
GPS Unit
Camera
Binoculars
Extra Batteries
Leatherman Tool
Expanded Tool Kit w/Extra Spark Plug
Extra Fuel
Small First-Aid Kit w/Travel Size Sewing Kit
Flashlight
Tire Repair Kit and Inflation System
Tow Rope
Shovel/Axe Combo
Extra Bungy Cords/Tie Downs/Zip Ties
Disposable Lighters/Matches
Toilet Paper/Moistened Towelettes
Rain Gear/Jacket
Dust Wipes
Plastic Bags
Chapstick/Sunscreen
Bandana
Hard Candy/Gum
Reading Glasses
Prescription Medications for 2 extra days
Cash/Identification/Keys
Registration/Insurance/Copy of STL Permit
Note Pad/Pen
Pistol
COMMON SENSE

Teri

[u]Wanna keep 'em? Keep ta the trails 'n keep 'em clean!</u>
Green 'n Red Honda 2x Ranchers... Tagged 'n Ready!!!

[Moose]

OMG, Teri! Where do you put everything? I know you don't take the toyhauler on the trails...

Can I come and watch you pack sometime? :D

Brake For Moose
It Could Save Your Life

[Shannon]

Here is my list, I call it the One Trail At A Time Checklist:

http://ridingarizona.com/free/rachecklist.pdf (http://ridingarizona.com/forum/free/rachecklist.html)

Mr. Shannon (http://shannon@ridingarizona.com)
President - Riding Arizona.com
2001 Honda 400EX - Yes, I ride it like I stole it!

[stuartw]

Fuel is esential, especially if you get to far out, get lost or ride with modified injected 2 strokes. I also carry a 3x3 badage, gause wrapp, very small flashlight, leatherman, spark plug, cell phone, emergency contact numbers, and a tow strap incase I'm riding with a DS ;)...

I will be in Ogilby this weekend and Presidents day.. Hope to see you!

01 Raptor
03 Z 400
03 Blaster
99 lt80
99 white ford crew
03 Weekend Warrior 5th

[YFZwifey]

Jwalk...I'm thinking you need to bring a cell phone on your trips...makes me feel better anyways!![:X] What about the swiffer wipes?? Great idea Teri!!
Jackie

"You break it...I'll fix it" (bones, that is)

Bombardier DS650-Jack
Yamaha YFZ450-me
Scrambler 90-Jamie
Honda xr70-Jamie
Scrambler 50-Jake
Suzuki jr50-Jake
2004 30ft Gear Box

[Rapp Dude]

Jack you forgot about your insurance card;)

Ron
YFZ 450
Whiplash #171
Reg
LTZ 400

[Wolfhound]

Too much to list. I carry all of Bunk n Teri's list + much more. We had a topic once where people listed what the carry. Interesting to see how prepared some are & how some totally rely on others....Good topic.

Robert
http://ridingarizona.com/forum/uploaded/Wolfhound/2003329173321_2002.jpg
2001 SPORTSMAN 500 H.O.R.S.E.
2003 SPORTSMAN 700 CAMO
BOTH STREET LEGAL !

[duneDS650]

tow strap
flashlight (only at night, they don't help much during the day)
GPS
water
common sense (too many people leave this in camp)
family and friends

Things to leave in camp:
beer
firewood

DS650 Whiplash #281 ATV (me)
400EX Whiplash #388 ATV (son)

[warrioraz]

1) A buddy, never ride alone.
2) Water, Water, and water for your buddy.
3) A pancho, Blocks the wind and sand.
4) GPS if you have one, Make sure to set your first waypoint as camp.
5) Know how long or far your quad will go on one tank of gas. If you
don't know, take extra.
Don't bother with Matches or Lighters for fire. Nothing to burn but sand.
6) A flash light. If your riding at night, the light will give you
comfort even if all you can see is sand.
7) Tow strap. Nothing better then being towed in by a sandrail. And
forget about trying to push it in. Even on flat ground its a b@#$H
(Mabey some cash on hand for the tow)
8) Tools, Only do you good if you know how to use them.

And number nine you realy can't take with you but is just as important
9) Preventative Maintenance. Oil Changes, Oil filter,Spark Plugs, Tires for leaks-holes, Clean air filters- Filter Socks are the best. I can't count the number of times I have had friends out there and something goes wrong that could have been prevented had they done a little work before getting out there.

[Bunk n Teri]

quote:Originally posted by stuartw

emergency contact numbers
Ah, very good point! Thx hadn't thought of that one

Teri

[u]Wanna keep 'em? Keep ta the trails 'n keep 'em clean!</u>
Green 'n Red Honda 2x Ranchers... Tagged 'n Ready!!!

[Toybreaker]

Water, tow strap, spark plug, [u]flywheel remover, #5 woodruff key, 6 inch crescent,</u> and common sense.

Had that Key let go 2 times pinned in 6th gear. Getting towed in is no fun.

Ride Hard
stay safe

[Quadracer]

Full tank, full six pack rack, and smokes.

92 LT 250R
99 Jeep Wrangler