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What to bring ....
Well this depends on your level of mechanical skill. Many people bring just the basics and then others bring everything but the kitchen sink. I've divided this into several groups, you really should bring the basics. From there on it's your call.
Basics - Everyone should carry these
- Spare headlight and taillight bulbs
- Drive Belt
- Plugs (new)
- Tool kit that came with sled
Safety
- Ice picks (in case I were to fall through the ice) Someone makes two ice picks on a rope that goes around your neck. The two picks fit into each other so you don't stab yourself. It keeps them handy just in case.
- 50 feet of float rope-to throw to someone that has fallen through. Regular rope will sink. It can also double as a tow rope
- Hatchet / limb saw: In case we get stuck in the woods and have to make a hut or do some trail maintenance.
- Flares: To signal others in an emergency or to help start a fire)
- Space blanket (for comfort if someone were to have a crash and was lying on the ground)
- Flash light
- First aid kit
- Waterproof matches or cigarette lighter
Nice:
- 12v light w/10' cord
- Cell phone and charger: Typically there is no cell service in the woods, especially where you break down, so don't count on it)
- Knife: I prefer a Leatherman which includes several tools and pliers.
- Extra Oil: I've seen injection oil go for $10 a quart on the trail!!
- Poly Sled: One of those kid's roll up sleds with a board on one end to stiffen it. It can go under track(if you have to tow the snowmobile out of the woods.
- Maps of the area I'm riding in
- Light gloves and a hat to wear while stopped along the trail enjoying snacks.
- Extra Socks
- Tie down straps / bungee cords
- Foldable shovel - Yes, we've had to dig out a side-hill trail that got snowed in.
- Foot / hand warmers
- GPS - This is high tech and prone to dead batteries, etc., so make sure you also bring a compass.
- Compass
- Camera
Repairs:
- Tool kit
- Vise Grips
- Duct tape
- Bailing wire
- Lght jumper cables
- Pair of mechanix gloves tools
- Gas siphon hose
- Plastic windshield screws / clasps 100+
- Tie wraps
- Allen wrenches
- Various bolts, nuts, washers
- Pliers
- Wire cutters (heavy)
- Combo screw driver
- Shock wrench: The wrench to turn the large nut that adjusts the preload on the spring.
Extremely Important stuff: (you can see where my mind is) Snacks and food can offset poor mechanical ability!
- Trail Mix
- Snacks
- Non-Alcoholic drinks!
- Water
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