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PREPARATION FOR THE ULTIMATE ATV TRIP

NOTE - Waterproof EVERYTHING! Plastic bags take up little space and will be one of your most prized possesions should you spend a day and a night in the rain.

PART 1 — PREPARATION OF THE ATV

Check over ATV
- Check for loosened nuts and bolts.
- Check all skid plate fasteners.
- Check cables and lines
- Check Radiaotr and hoses
- Check radiator fluid level and change if older than 2 years.

Change oil and oil filter
Clean air filter.

Rejet for the proper elevation (Paiute Trail 5000 to 10,000 foot)

Check over Wheels and Tires
- Check lug nuts
- Check all valve stems for drying or rot.
NOTE: Tires should be a good quality aftermarket tire with more than 50% tread left and hopefully no plugs or leaks!
- Add tire sealant

Fuel Pack(s)
- Be sure to carry additional methods for securing it to the ATV

Water Pack or container(s) for drinking water
- Water filter system
- Nutribiotic (GSE) Grapefruit Seed Extract for water purification

Proper Waterproof boxes or bags for ATV
- Make sure all boxes are fastened on securely (take something along to re-attach if needed)
- Make sure seals are in good condition
- Make sure all bags are able to be fastened securely (take something along to re-attach if needed)
- Get heavy-duty trash bags for inside for added waterproofing.

 

PART 2 — TOOL KIT AND SUPPLIES INSIDE 

Bag or Bags for Tool Kits
NOTE: Put tools in one bag, spare parts in one bag, and tire repair in a bag for easy packing and using along the trail.

Tire Bag
- Tire pump or inflation device (tape ends of all aerosol cans)
- Tire patches and plugs (double-bag plugs and patches each in heavy-duty plastic bags)
- Tire repair glue (double bagged separately)
- Set of Tire repair tools

Tool Bag
- Good multi-tool
- Multiple screwdriver
- Adjustable end wrench
- Channellock type wrench
- Small set of wrenches
- Wire cutters

Spare Parts & Repair Bag
- Spare nuts and bolts in double baggies
- Hose claps (several sizes for fuel lines, radiato hoses, and claping to rack or frame)
- Duct tape
- Eelectrical tape
- Zip ties (an assortment of sizes)
- Tie wire
- Electrical wire

Misc. Tools
- Small wood saw
- Small set of Jumper cables
- Tow Rope
- 3/8” or ½” rope min 25’
- ¼ rope min 25'

 

Part 3
Survival Supplies and First Aid

Small First Aid Kit

Additional Items:
- Bug repellant
- Eye drops
- Sunscreen
- Aspirin or painkiller
- Space blanket
- Baby wipes
- Trash bags
- Extra Baggies
- Flashlight
- Lighter – cigar lighter best
- Matches in sealed container
- Any medication/allergy etc
- Stashed food and liquor

Survival Guide 

Cell Phone
- Battery Charger

GPS Locator (Spot)
Battery charger

Wilson cell-extender

Map (bagged)
Guidebook (bagged)
GPS
- Spare batteries

Binoculars
Camera
- battery, cards, etc. – waterproof container

2-Way Radios
- Spare batteries

 

Part 4 — CAMPING GEAR:

Rain Gear or All-Weather Gear

10” Waterproof boots (make sure you can walk in them all day without problems)

Tarp (12’ x 12’) with ¼”x 20’ ropes attached

Sleeping bag in Bedroll Protector or in waterproof bag

Tent – self-standing

Table and chairs (roll up)

Folding camp shovel

Camp stove & cooking gear
- Fuel in sealed container
- Pot and metal spoon
- Pan and spatula (only if you plan on real meals)
- Paper towels
- Bowl with spoon, fork, and sharp knife

Food & snacks (all in baggies)
- Hard-frozen fish or meat for first night
- Tuna Kits
- Jerky
- Trail Mix and dried fruits and nuts
- Dried soup mixes in cup
- Oatmeal in a cup or pack
- Canned beans/cheese and tortillas

Clothes (wrapped in trash bags)
- Shoes for around camp
- Sweatpants & t-shirt for sleeping
- Extra pair of pants
- Several long sleeve t-shirts
- Over-shirt/sweatshirt
- 1 pair of socks for every day camping + 2 pair for night use

Personal Items (all in baggies)
- Soap  (Kirk’s natural Kastile coconut for all use inc hair)
- *Lavallin deodorant
- Towel
- Toothbrush/toothpaste/floss        
- Toilet paper (use only ½ rolls and bring extra for Kleenex etc.)

Notepad and pen or pencil

Several clothes pins

Cash and credit card

What to make sure you don’t take:
iPod or MP3 player
Radio
Fireworks
Too much canned food (too heavy and too much trash)
Canned drinks (too heavy, too bulky and too much trash)
A sport quad

 

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