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What is essential when you ride?

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#1 ·
Considering you cant take another spare rzr with you when you ride what do you consider essential when you go out?

My thoughts are i want to take at least a spare belt and tire maybe a tow rope
 
#2 ·
Let's see.....In addition to a tow strap and my winching hardware, heavy gloves, rubber gloves, tools (all the right sizes for this machine) including a big ratchet that'll handle the lug nuts.
Spare tire in a can - the big one, had to fix a flat on the RZR and a bike once. Tire repair kit and a small 12v pump.
Oil, grease, a belt, a big roll of Gorilla duct tape, electrical tape, fuses, wire, some flares, lighter, emergency blanket, extra water, energy bars, flashlight, spare batteries, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, Ka-Bar, chapstick, sunscreen, spark plugs and wires, and a poncho, paper towels and TP....might have left some things out.

For a comprehensive list, Frank will have to fill in the blanks. I understand he takes a small NAPA store with him ! :rofl3:
 
#4 ·
I'm with Jim on most everything here. I also carry a spare tire, Hi-Lift jack, couple of those silver emergency blankets and a small tarp for shelter. Most of the riding I do is just the little lady and I so I want to have what we may need to get through a night in the wilderness if we get stranded:ride:
 
#5 ·
For me, a tow strap and a cell phone is pretty much it for where I normally ride. I keep a full set of tools, spare belt, tire plug kit and nitrogen to fill tires, and basically everything I need at my truck/trailer...no need to lug everything out with me on the dunes.
 
#6 · (Edited)
A 5x8 trailer to haul all the crap you guys take!

Hahaha. Just kidding around.

Seriously thats alot of stuff. I suppose if your going into the wilderness for days that stuff would be usefull. I just go on partial day trips with other bikes so I only take a belt, a 12 volt air pump, and a few grams... of potato chips of course :bandit::smokin:
 
#8 ·
I take a lot of the mentioned on my ATV. Simply nice to have, and have used some of it, more than once. I don't bring a compressor, just have little CO2 units and plugs. Plan to move all of it to RZR when she arrives.......some day Polaris will start shipping '11s to Maine.
 
#11 ·
I try not to add to much weight to mine.. I do carry a small tool bag with a few odd and end. Plugs and 12v compressor, machete, Pistol, Food, Rain gear and a first aid kit. We pretty much always have atleast one other SxS riding with us so I don't see the reason to carry a ton of stuff. If we break something major that we can't jerry rig enough to make it back then I'll just get a ride back to the truck to get what I need. These things are all about power to weight.. A few tools, some tape, wire ties, extra nuts/bolts, carter keys and a few pipe clamps go a long way. Spare tire and jack is pretty heavy.. I keep a front and rear spare at camp. I've been lucky enough to that I've always been able to plug my tires when needed.. Heck last ride we went on one in our group used 9 plugs to fill a hole enough to make it back to camp. Couple guys followed him to make sure he made it.. Helped him change his tire then he was right back on the trail..
 
#12 ·
Spare Belt
Air Compressor (12 volt)
Tire Plugs
Tow strap
Rachette Strap (to reseat tire on bead)
1 large can of fix a flat
Flash Light/Matches
Tool kit with enough stuff to change the belt and tighten/loosen any bolt on the RZRs
Always enought water for 24 hours for 2 people (Live in AZ)
2 packs MREs (military Meals Ready to Eat)
Trail mix
Cell Phone
Browning BDA .380
Flask of Jim Beam (cold nights)
BEER BEER BEER BEER
did I say BEER?
 
#14 ·
I'm with the Guys that take as much stuff as you can so I am not stranded in the Woods. As each year goe's by I add to the onboard inventory including things like CVs, brake lines and fittings. We do a lot of night riding. Nothing worce than being broke down in the middle of the Woods in a Valley with no way out but to be towed or fixed. Being towed really sucks!
 
#23 ·
It sounds like most of you guys are set for just about anything. I did not read where anyone has a Spot. It is a hand held that transmits via a satalite your position. You set it up so you can let your friends know you are ok, need some help or it alerts 911 to have the Marines come and get your ugly ass out of trouble or if you are seriously hurt. They can save your life. Pretty cheap too. Around $150.00 for the unit and $150.00 to purchase the insurance to have you air lifted out. Very good deal if are wild and crazy. Good deal if you are safe and sane.
 
#24 ·
Spare gas, tool kit, tow strap, spare tire and tire repair kit, small first aid kit. Glock 23 w/2 spare mags of CorBon DPX. RAT-5 survival knife and firesteel. Tinder. Fenix TK-11 light w/spare battery. 32 gig I-Phone loaded w/multi-media including ZZ Topp music, right-wing podcasts, hard core porn clips and a couple of movies. 12-volt cord for phone. Hand-held GPS.
One slightly deranged Chocolate lab who can catch food and set up a defensive perimeter in case we're stranded overnite. 550 cord and duct tape can do many things, including securing any prisoners who attempt to penetrate my defensive perimeter.
Some cheap shiny trade goods and beads for swindling any natives I come across, and perhaps to buy a wife.
Moon pies and RC Cola to stay well nourished and healthy. Twinkies also keep well for long periods of time.
I may have forgotten a few things, I'm not as young as I used to be. (Hey, that's why they call me Packrat) :rocket1::campfire_flames_md_
 
#25 ·
Helmet (What Good is it to be prepared to fix things if your un-conscious after you break them?)

Emergency ID Cards with any important medical info and Emergency Contact information for Family. (Been into outdoor activities a long time, these little cards can save your life if in a serious accident)

Basic First AID Kit (Lets hope this never gets used)

Cell Phone (Service isn't always available, but its a good thing to have)

Hand Held GPS (Have used it to find my way back a few times, but would also help in giving Emergency Responders Exact Coordinates if needed.)

Pistol (What can I say, I don't ever go anywhere without one, and I think every Responsible, Law Abiding American should have one)

Basic Tool Kit with Metric/Standard Sockets, Wrench's, Multi-Tip Screw driver, Torx Driver, Plier's, Tire Plug Kit, Co2 Tire Inflater, Small Fire Extinguisher, Extra Fuses, Electrical Tape, Zip Ties. Also a small can of WD-40 and a butane lighter. (Basically just enough to change a belt, of fix any other minor problem. This all fits in a small canvas bag about the size of small lunch pail)

On the longer trips where we pack extra fuel in the Lock N' Ride can's, we also take some MRE's and Solar Blanket, just in case we get stranded.

And the one thing we use most....

A Camera!!! Cause on the Trail or in the Dunes you see some Crazy People doing some Crazy Things!!! :redrzr:
 
#28 ·
2 Spare Belts
Air Compressor
Tire Plug kit
2 Tow straps
2 tye rods one for a rzr one for a rzrs
2 large can of fix a flat
Flash Light/Matches/fire starter sticks
Tool kit with fuses and a meter / t handle socket drivers/ t handle Allen set
2 spools wire cold solider kit
smart water for 24 hours for 2
3 packs MREs (military Meals Ready to Eat)
2 way radios with gps ( 2)
Cell Phone with charger
HD Jack
radiator hoses and clamps
spark plugs
2 qts oil
jumper cables
flares
rain gear
survival blankets 2
mess kit
north face tent
large first aid kit
bear spray
Henry survival rifle
sun screen
bug spray
fishing kit ,drop line power bate.
socks /underware
kimber 45
and all that fits in here ......lol.......
 

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#30 ·
Basic tools and a plug kit....haven't had to replace a belt yet but from the smells I been smelling I feel like I should be carrying one. Especially from what everyone else is postin here.
Not sure if anyone said it but I think this is an essential too.....a couple fire extinguishers hahaha
 
#33 ·
Noticed a few of you said Co2 Tire inflaters.. Might want to test those out at the house. I've talked to a few people that said they didn't work very well. Took several canisters to inflate a tire.
 
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