Top 10 items on (or off) the trail

[yoopermike]

Paraphrased from Da Yoopers: "I carry a Swedish compass. It's an empty snuff box with a mirror inside. It don't show ya where you're going or where ya been. It just shows you who's lost!"

Yes, Bob, a simple compass is a must. Never know when that GPS is going to run out of juice.

 

[durphee]

I carry an extra key to my sled. I had a buddy lose his key one time after spending some time on a bar stool. It did not make the evening end very well. I wonder if he ever made it home?

 

[cuzzinolaf]

beer and breath mints just incase I get pulled over.
let all have a safe season lol

Vodka in a water bottle works good too. I also keep my GPS updated with every bar in the UP so I can ensure I don't sober up.

 

[cuzzinolaf]

Oh yea, I never leave home without toilet paper.

 

[soxfan3]

Mini screwdriver. Works instead of key (at least on older sleds, haven't had to try it on newer stuff). Just in case you loose your key at the bar like the post a couple above.

 

[slickwilly08]

Vodka in a water bottle works good too. I also keep my GPS updated with every bar in the UP so I can ensure I don't sober up.

No bar too far!

 

[mezz]

gas/ lighter/ dugout/cash cash cash/tow strap/more cash/tool kit / dry under layer in 2 zip locks/led light/food for the #3 on the list.

Nice!!! I'm sure that the dug out thing is the shovel so you can get dug out & the food is to renourish yourself after that exhilarating exercise-Mezz

 

[900RMtanK]

Nobody said a compact folding saw? I used my Snobunjie saw twice to fix sleds on trail. First time was my father who smoked a stump and snapped a trailing arm on his Edge. Found a nice hardwood and cut 2 short branches and duct taped it like a splint. Rode it home 70mi.

 

[lvr1000]

ChapStick, antacids, compass (around my neck), Tissues (muliple uses), liquid lens cleaner, extra head thingy, gloves, jumper cables (used few times on buddies' sleds that lost voltage regulators or stator, better than towing), light, nut/bolt assortment (for buddies' sleds), Belts, siphon ( sled uses more gas towing buddies' sled) earplugs,rope, ducktape (used a few too many times, ditto for the rope) tow strap, REAL octane boost for the modded sled.
Use to carry spare spark plugs for the Cat 4s, till I realized 4 hour job.

 

[lvr1000]

I've given up on keeping track.....between the tunnel bag, backpack and seat storage, I could probably build another sled on the trail!

That use to be me! bogies, chain (case), bearings; compression fittings for brake lines, clutch springs;gear oil, antifreeze; to name a few

 

[cuzzinolaf]

Here is my old list I dug up from the archives. It is more for when I'm out west but will give you some ideas. There is obviously more I could carry but these were the essentials when I created it. I have toyed with the idea of spending a night out in the UP just to see what I might need but don't know if anyone would do it with me. It would be close enough to home where I could head in if it got bad.

Backpack –
1. 2 pairs of gloves
2. Socks
3. 1 pairs of extra goggles
4. Beanie hat
5. Hand warmers
6. Swedish Firesteel (fire starter)
7. Parachute Cord
8. Stainless steel cup
9. First aid stuff
10. Shovel
11. Saw
12. Tylenol
13. Warm weather liner for my Klim helmet
14. Toilet paper
15. Heetsheet
16. Emergency Sleeping Bag
17. Tampons (excellent fire starter if dipped in gas)
18. Torch lighter
19. Flare gun
20. Power Bars
21. Instant Oatmeal
22. Beef jerky
23. Chocolate
24. Extra under garments on those cold days
25. Leatherman Tool
26. Batteries
27. Matches
28. Chapstick
29. Cell Phone
30. Strobe Light

On Sled -
1. Spare gas
2. GPS
3. Snow Bunje
4. Tools
5. Flashlight
6. Compass
7. Tow rope
8. Glow stick
9. Duct tape
10. Different sizes in zip ties
11. Local trail maps
12. Hand warmers
13. Water/Gatorade
14. Red ribbon
15. Bolts
16. Hand warmers
17. Gloves
18. Goggles
19. Wire
20. Pipe Clamps
21. Toilet Paper

 

[polarisrider1]

Here is my old list I dug up from the archives. It is more for when I'm out west but will give you some ideas. There is obviously more I could carry but these were the essentials when I created it. I have toyed with the idea of spending a night out in the UP just to see what I might need but don't know if anyone would do it with me. It would be close enough to home where I could head in if it got bad.

Backpack –
1. 2 pairs of gloves
2. Socks
3. 1 pairs of extra goggles
4. Beanie hat
5. Hand warmers
6. Swedish Firesteel (fire starter)
7. Parachute Cord
8. Stainless steel cup
9. First aid stuff
10. Shovel
11. Saw
12. Tylenol
13. Warm weather liner for my Klim helmet
14. Toilet paper
15. Heetsheet
16. Emergency Sleeping Bag
17. Tampons (excellent fire starter if dipped in gas)
18. Torch lighter
19. Flare gun
20. Power Bars
21. Instant Oatmeal
22. Beef jerky
23. Chocolate
24. Extra under garments on those cold days
25. Leatherman Tool
26. Batteries
27. Matches
28. Chapstick
29. Cell Phone
30. Strobe Light

On Sled -
1. Spare gas
2. GPS
3. Snow Bunje
4. Tools
5. Flashlight
6. Compass
7. Tow rope
8. Glow stick
9. Duct tape
10. Different sizes in zip ties
11. Local trail maps
12. Hand warmers
13. Water/Gatorade
14. Red ribbon
15. Bolts
16. Hand warmers
17. Gloves
18. Goggles
19. Wire
20. Pipe Clamps
21. Toilet Paper

Perfect.

 

[snoluver1]

I have toyed with the idea of spending a night out in the UP just to see what I might need but don't know if anyone would do it with me.

I have often thought about doing the same. I'm game if you want to give it a shot sometime this year.

 

[polarisrider1]

Olaf's list and a block and tackle from snobunje.

 

[doospunk]

Here is my old list I dug up from the archives. It is more for when I'm out west but will give you some ideas. There is obviously more I could carry but these were the essentials when I created it. I have toyed with the idea of spending a night out in the UP just to see what I might need but don't know if anyone would do it with me. It would be close enough to home where I could head in if it got bad.

Backpack –
1. 2 pairs of gloves
2. Socks
3. 1 pairs of extra goggles
4. Beanie hat
5. Hand warmers
6. Swedish Firesteel (fire starter)
7. Parachute Cord
8. Stainless steel cup
9. First aid stuff
10. Shovel
11. Saw
12. Tylenol
13. Warm weather liner for my Klim helmet
14. Toilet paper
15. Heetsheet
16. Emergency Sleeping Bag
17. Tampons (excellent fire starter if dipped in gas)
18. Torch lighter
19. Flare gun
20. Power Bars
21. Instant Oatmeal
22. Beef jerky
23. Chocolate
24. Extra under garments on those cold days
25. Leatherman Tool
26. Batteries
27. Matches
28. Chapstick
29. Cell Phone
30. Strobe Light

On Sled -
1. Spare gas
2. GPS
3. Snow Bunje
4. Tools
5. Flashlight
6. Compass
7. Tow rope
8. Glow stick
9. Duct tape
10. Different sizes in zip ties
11. Local trail maps
12. Hand warmers
13. Water/Gatorade
14. Red ribbon
15. Bolts
16. Hand warmers
17. Gloves
18. Goggles
19. Wire
20. Pipe Clamps
21. Toilet Paper

Ya sure that's it? What about that vintage Hustler magazine you always talk about? lol


On a serious note, mine includes:

zip ties
knife
retractable saw
gloves
goggles
Corn Nuts (for any other lost dogs like Boonie we find in the woods)
lighter
fire gel
tow rope
compass
water
small flashlight
small first aid kit

 

[polarisrider1]

I have often thought about doing the same. I'm game if you want to give it a shot sometime this year.

Keith, I am in.

 

[frosty]

Olaf's list and a block and tackle from snobunje.

You seen Keiths picture of his last snowmobile trip last season. Cat up a tree! A block and tackle isn't enough for Keiths driving Wayne, maybe pettibone!

 

[600_RMK_144]

Lots of great ideas here. Several things I didn't even consider. Thanks!

 

[upsledder]

A buy now pay later card

Good shield scraper in case of freezing rain.

 

[Admin]

I have often thought about doing the same. I'm game if you want to give it a shot sometime this year.

I will offer up the woods in my front yard and then that way if/when you two feel like enough is enough, you can slip into the shop (heated to 52) and watch sled videos on the flat screen the rest of the night. You just have to promise to restock the shop fridge!

-John