Food, water, fire starter, clothes to stay warm or a tarp for shade depending on the time of year, a map and a compass/GPS for starters. We have a SPOT locator and carry a lot of other stuff including tools. Have fun.

 

A cooler full of water and a cell phone with Rosedale Mike's personal number on it! :rofl3:

In all seriousness, if your talking out here in the desert where most of us ride, then the very basic:
Plenty of water
cell phone
A good tire plug kit with plenty of plugs and glue
Air compressor
Spare belt
cheap jumper cables
(if cold) cold weather gear

Your not totally out there in the boonies, but those basics should get you by.

 

Welcome to the forum ,here's my list .And your always welcome to ride with us anytime .Check the local rides and events section of the forum ,We post up our rides there .
Frank
small jumper cables
tow strap 2
first aid kit
quart of oil
tire repair kit
air compressor
Toilet paper
spare clutch belt and tools
zip ties
electrical tape
shovel
flashlight
MRE'S 3
tent
smart water 2 quarts
fleece blanket/sleeping bag
quart of coolant
spark plugs
flares 2
fuses
kimber 45
Axe
climbing rope/carbines
rain gear suit
camera
henry 22 survival rifle
skinning knives.
Fire ext.
tye rods
bag of bolts ,A arm bolts
radiator hoses
siphon hose.
12 ton jack

 

Was going to refer you to FJK's list.

 

Welcome, that's a good list from frank

 

Since your from ABQ. All you need is "FJK"--Frank. He is the master of trail Repair/Recovery.

 

welcome from colorado
i,d say carry franks list of goodies

 

I'd add HOT GF/Wife! Just in case you do get stranded.

 

My "incomplete" list as I am sure I forgot something I carry.

jumper cables
2 man tent (4 season)
2 sleeping bags
1 week freeze dried food
1 Kydaden water filter
1 stove with pans and other utensiles
walking sticks
grapple hook with 100' rope, 'beners and fig8 and harness
come along
tow strap w/shackles and other related gear
spark plugs
1 gal water/antifreeze
1 quart oil
5 gal fuel (trip specific - usually a 2 gallon flat tank on the floor)
bag of zip ties
1 HUGE first aid kit ( I can do airways, stiches, minor field surgery, IV's.....) Like I said.. HUGE
2 sets tire plugs w/CO2
2 sets rain gear
1 military poncho liner
folded sheet of 3 mil plastic (behind seats)
shovel
axe
bowsaw w/extra blade
Machette w/ sharpening stones
spare drive belt and nuts/bolts specific to rzr
tool kit (tools you actually need and nothing more)
Some form of firearm
mapbook of area
GPS
2M ham handheld/ gmrs handheld (4 and 3 respectively)
flashlights
duct tape and electrical tape
Snacks as needed
Water
Thermoses (trip specific..up to 3 - coffee, soup)
bottle horn (air)
siphon tube
2 fire extinguishers
12v air pump
winch "kit" (snatch block, hook, shackles...)
cellphone chargers (solar and li Ion)
jump pack
rags and window cleaner
Trash bags and sandwich bags
bailing wire
bolt cutters
flares
signal mirror

1 Backpack with following ( also in the rear box)

clothing (1 change)
fishing gear (rod reel and tackle)
4 forms of fire starter (blastmatch, fire piston, WP matches 2 lighters)
1 roll TP
Flaregun w/red and white flares (2 ea)
small first aid kit
2 5" knives
candles
2 MRE's
1 hammock
100' para cord
Whistle
compass
snake bite kit
Edible plants book
orange reflective vest
emergancy beacon (handheld military IR capable)
extra gloves (2 pr)
Chemlights (bx red, bx blue)
Pen water filter
3L camelback


And it Never Fails!! Trash left from the "other guy" who Sucks!

 

Where I ride I seldom have cell service, I've often thought a satellite phone would be nice.

 

Those lists are great. I recommend above anything, another RZR. Nothing beats having another vehicle there. Both vehicles should be well equipped of course with gear others have already mentioned.

 

If survival is the name of the game, SPOT is the answer to get help when nothing else will.

 

Frank and Rick both have great lists, but I don't want to carry that much stuff on my normal rides so I settle for an 8x10x20 toolbox (tools, jack, belt, tire repair, compressor, etc....30 lbs) and spare tire in the back, tow strap and oil under the seat, extra jacket behind the seat, and my survival bag (Food, water, firestarters, first aid, flashlight, etc) on the passenger side floorboard. On long trips I'll carry a Ruger 22 revolver. And most important, survival training.

 

Join a local active atv ride club or even several different ones for each area that you ride, maybe even be a paying member. Small ride sites are usually a hobby and do not generate a profit for anybody. Pay attention to what tools come out of the boxes on the rides.

Start out with the group rides, be on time, make yourself fit the group, if they don't drink, you don't drink. If they ride with helmets, you ride with helmets...

Don't run over anybody or ride to close...noobies makes everybody nervous...and we were all there once...listen more and talk less especially in bad spots, if in doubt in a bad spot, ask for help. I gradly built my riding skills over years with progressively better riders than me.

Eventually, you will make ride friends that have the same likes, travel distance habits etc as you and your wife. Then you can help others just starting out asking the questions...lol...

Just by the nature of your posts you will most likely find good friends fast.

 

You are spot on!

 

Something new. SPOT now has a satellite phone at a pretty reasonable price.

 

Always tell someone where you will be riding and prep to survive 2-3 days in the current environmental conditions. Modify the above list to suit your needs, always bring a backpack. I figure no matter where I am I can walk out in 3 days. I never leave home without a trusty firearm! Water, Fire, Food, Shelter.

 

One can be two days dead waiting if injured. SPOT gets help in hours not days.

 

BINGO!!!!!!and program FJK into your SPOT. Just kiddin...kinda.

 

Just finished my trail tool kit. It has most everything i think I might need for usual break downs, tool wise. Thinking of putting together a parts kit next, what would you want to carry, remember it has to be able to roll up.

 

Nice kit. Its a start

 

Gunna have to do....I tried but this just wouldn't fit.:rofl3::rofl3::rofl3:

 

I assume all the listings of "med kits" include a tourniquet. If not, start with a tourniquet and then add the big medical kit...

 

The scary thing about a tourniquet is most people do not know how to use one and WILL do more damage trying, so I would say to start with basic a basic first aid kit and have your choice of rescue communication be it SPOT or satellite phone and go from there.

 

I see lots of great things listed here, but one of the most important things to carry with you is "Common Sense" that will keep you from needing many of the items listed, save them for your buddy that left his "Common Sense" at home.

 

Dont forget waterproof matches army surplus or amazon if a lighter gets wet its worthless also a fire starter log 5.00 home depot maybe a water purification straw 20.00 amazon that way you dont have to bring a case of spare water. I always keep dryer lint in a ziplock with a flint stone if all else fails....hope it helps.

 

Lets bump this for more ideas!

 

If I was really concerned I would just carry "Survivorman" Les Stroud with me!