Guys, I need some ideas here. I like to be prepared when I am on the trail to take care of any problem that might arise. I like to be able to fix flats, repair anything broken, and so on. My problem is how to store all the tools to do this. I have seen all the usual things like small tote tool boxes bolted down on the rear rack and ammunition boxes as well. I have see a section of PVC pipe with a cap on one end and a threaded cap on the other. These are all good ideas and work great, and I am about to head out and pickup a couple tote boxes to bolt to the rear rack. I was just wondering, do any of yall have suggestions on storage or tools that should be carried? I have the 3500lb winch on front and soon to be another on the rear. I also have a ****** block to go with them. Come on guys, lets hear some suggestions and better yet, see some pictures. Thanks for your help.

Patrick.

 

12V air compressor, tire patch/plug kit, little tool kit from Home Depot/Lowes etc that has a good assortment of sockets, 1 screw driver that has multiple interchangeable tips (found a decent one at Home Depot), zip ties, electrical tape, crimp type wire connectors, pair of pliers, dykes, first aid kit, toilet paper...

~Rob

 

Sorry, new PC no pics on it......
Firstaid Kit is a must.....
Skeeter Dope....
****** Rope...
Hatchet...
Fishin Rod...
Gun, Ammo...
Tire repair kit and Pump...
Compass and Gps, Battaries...
Mirror/Flare/fire stater kit...
Fusses...
Camera...
Water purifier...
A small camp set..and couple MRE's
Flashlight/headlamp...
Tent/sleepbag...

Remember if you go riding don't/never go by yourself, and if you do don't go farther than you can crawl back. Know where you are headed, and the closest safe place in case of trouble, I know its hard to not just take off riding, but things can happen pretty fast.

 

Dang....did I forget the TP
I Second the mulitool and Elec Tape.......

 

Thanks guys. Yall just helped me add some additional things to my inventory. I have pretty much all that stuff mentioned with a couple exceptions. I love to ride where I have never been before. I like the adventure I guess. I love to ride in the mountains. I know I dont do it right, usually by my self and never carry a GPS, but I like that element of adventure. I would almost like to be lost for a few days it seems at times. If I am lost myself, that means nobody can find me to ask me to do something for them!!!

 

Oil and a spare filter

~Rob

 

Everything mentioned above, plus a very loud whistle and a compass. If you're going to ride alone, schedule a check in time with at least two people. Let them know where you are going and where you plan to off load your quad. Leave a note in your truck with the date and time you're writing the note, who you are, a contact number (preferably one or both of your check in people), the direction you left in and the time you intend to return. Ideally, an ELB would be nice! And Patrick, don't forget your LWAT, I like Silver!

 

I don't know about Robs polaris but my ATP has gobs of storage from the get go. I have a front box that doubles as a ice chest and it on top of it has I believe four anchor points. Then it also has two really deep side saddle boxes on the rear fenders and of course being the atp I got lots of room for what ever in the bed

 

carry a leatherman or other multi tasking tool and you can eliminate a few other things that this tool does and saves space, Also somebody mentioned sleeping bag which is cool if you have the space. If not you can take one of those emergency space blankets

 

I'd carry some electrical wire as well, cuz numerous times Ive needed to bypass some switches or relays for whatever reason, No lights, overheat do to fan relay, etc.

 

The 2 things I always have with me on the trail are an LED clip-on light and a 'child proof' BIC lighter. The child proof part prevents it from draining if it gets wedged against something in your pack. Without the light you are pretty much going to sit until daybreak if you have to spend the night out on a moonless night. A can or two of Sterno will keep you warm if you put it under your poncho and hunker down over it. A rag dipped in the gas tank makes for a great fire starter even on evergreens. Oh yeah, make sure you take plenty of water along.

 

Wow, thanks guys. I have a few more things to carry with me now. Now I need to know how do you guys store all this stuff on the ATV. I have two 19"
steel boxes mounted on the rear rack and the dry storage that came with the quad and thats it now. Anyone have any cool ideas about additional storage compartments and what not now?

Trad, that is a great idea there. I am planning a trip this summer that will take me about a 1 and 1/2 days away from my starting point and I will have to haul the atv to my starting point. I wont be able to check in and cell phones, im talking deliverance country baby, cell signals dont exsist!!! I really should get a GPS but that takes the fun out of it for me. I am my own compass Stars and sun baby!!!!

 

Well, don't forget the banjo then

Gonna need gas,
~Rob

 

It sounds like you have most items that you might need for trail riding, but want a good place to put them... Finding the right cargo box is indeed a challenge. Most manufactures offer cargo boxes, so if your brand does not have what you want, look at other's. I have a Polaris ATV, that has a built in front cargo area, where I keep all my "recovery gear". I have the lock n ride rear cargo box. I also have a Kolpin flat fuel pac on the front. Most important is that it should be weather proof to help keep out dust & moisture.
On my previous Polaris I had the aluminum diamond plate "large" rear box which was made for the Polaris. This was a very nice, weather proof, lockable box that held "everything". If you "surf" the net for "atv cargo box" you will most likely find exactly what your looking for.

Good luck, and enjoy the ATV.

Jim

 

i keep two ammo boxes u-bolted to the back of the rear rack, so that they do not take up any rack space. i keep all my junk in there. they are waterproof, though, and just silicone any holes you may drill in them.

they also help keep the quad from tipping all the way over backwards when i stand er up on the rear wheels.