GrizzlyGriff Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 After 13 years of sledding since I moved up here, I have added stuff to my sled that came in handy. Just wondering what other people pack as "essentials". I pack a flashlight (doh), pruning saw(helps if you have to cut wood for a fire or to clear passage), starter firelog(handy to start a fire), box cutter ( to cut kevlar windings off the clutch if a belt breaks), handlebar muffs and an extra layer. Storage sucks on a sled so I find my long track can sport a bag on the back which I couldn't do without. Oh yeah, a bit of coffee in a thermos for the breaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Re:Leaf Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 I'm going to wait for my friend SJ to respond to this post. I've always wanted to know what he carries on his sled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidooboy Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 tool kit (more than the factory crap), saftey wire, duct tape, electrical tape, zip ties, multi tool, gps, frs.gmrs radio, batteries, rope, toilet paper, fire starter (multiple styles), sandvik (canadian bush axe), shovel, hand chain saw, food, water, first aid, tarp, real bivy bag (think travel sleeping bag), towel, stainless cup to melt snow, sled to sled tow straps, sno bungie (gets sleds unstuck, think 4wd snatch strap), shop rags, spare goggles, balaclava, and gloves.... and lots lots more. i try to have enough saftey gear to spend 2-3 days in the bush if neccesary. ask Luc and Reg.... they say if they have to come find us, i will have a cabin built with cable tv and running water, by the time they get there. my back pack weighs close to 30 lbs, not including what is on the sled, not on me. Ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sledjunk Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Rather than try to put together my list again, here is a link to a very similar thread from a couple of years ago. http://ontarioconditions.com/forums/index.php?/topic/8815-what-do-you-carry-in-your-emergency-tool-kit/?hl=%20chain%20%20saw,%20%20fuses There are a number of great ideas in there and I probably carry most of the items. However, when we rode with Canuck's buddy last year in Cochrane, I think he had a few days supply of food in his pockets. Never thought of that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrafrozen Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 - Flexible gas line and collapsible water bottle for emergency fuel transfer in case someone else needs a little fuel. - two-hook Y strap and 20ft tow strap in case someone else... - hand warmers - folding saw - spare fuses - utility tool, leatherman style - Litre of engine oil just in case - factory tool kit - owner's manual - LED flashlight - Big leather sledding mitts or lighter sledding gloves, which ever I'm not wearing - rubber palmed cotton work gloves for emergency repairs or adjustments on the trail - GPS with RAM mount on handle bar - toque for smoke breaks - spare balaclava - small first aid kit (Ducks Unlimited) - roll of electrical tape - probably more but this is all I can remember Edit: almost forgot the booster cables jammed in the nose cone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildbill Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 I'm going to wait for my friend SJ to respond to this post. I've always wanted to know what he carries on his sled. It will sound like the inventory of a medium sized TSC store Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Re:Leaf Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 This is a good topic GG. I'm going to start being more prepared for emergency situations. Thanks for sharing some of the things you carry ski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrizzlyGriff Posted December 19, 2013 Author Share Posted December 19, 2013 OMG. gonna have to get a trailer.....LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrizzlyGriff Posted December 19, 2013 Author Share Posted December 19, 2013 Oh yeah..my wife says " shut up.you gotta have ice picks!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500ssman Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 I keep it simple. In my backpack I carry a extra sweater,pocket knife,spare socks,a bottle of water and something to snack on because I get an appetite on the trail at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrhz06 Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Tool kit, flashlight, lighter, knife, tape, zip ties, GPS, tow strap, siphon hose, spare belt, antigravity battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrizzlyGriff Posted December 19, 2013 Author Share Posted December 19, 2013 What's an antigravity battery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aar0n Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 ice picks, balaclava, spare belt and an extemely primitive tool kit. I guess you could say Im lacking lots of suff but where I ride if I break down some one will be by to help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrhz06 Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 http://antigravitybatteries.com/microstartxp1/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrizzlyGriff Posted December 19, 2013 Author Share Posted December 19, 2013 Wow cool...a must for every Apex in cold weather! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Re:Leaf Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Wow cool...a must for every Apex in cold weather! X2 where can I buy that antigravity battery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossy Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Rather than try to put together my list again, here is a link to a very similar thread from a couple of years ago. http://ontarioconditions.com/forums/index.php?/topic/8815-what-do-you-carry-in-your-emergency-tool-kit/?hl=%20chain%20%20saw,%20%20fuses There are a number of great ideas in there and I probably carry most of the items. However, when we rode with Canuck's buddy last year in Cochrane, I think he had a few days supply of food in his pockets. Never thought of that! You just didn't want to type everything on you sled because the list is a long one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slomo Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 -isopropyl gas line antifreeze -marine stabil - keep each tankful at storage ratio - 40 ml to 25 liters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sledjunk Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 You just didn't want to type everything on you sled because the list is a long one! Yeah, it is. The real problem is that I don't even know if I could list it all Let's see? Fues Spare Plugs Spare bulbs Wire Ties Chain Saw Gloves (Mechanics) Black Tape Duct Tape Flashlights Camera Phone SPOT GPS Spare toques Spare Balaclava Multi Tool (Leatherman type) Spare visor cables Cable tester Fire starter lighter torch aspirin first aid kit SnoBunge tow straps rope falls siphon hose SlickTape tow strap handlebar muffs spare gloves spare batteries for camera, SPOT, phone, and flashlight spare GPS Tools for sled Tools for electronics Emergency shovel Caution Tape Wire Crimp Connectors Probably more, but the CRS is kicking in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledguy74 Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Handlebar Muffs Safety Kit mechanics wire electrical tape duct tape 2 different multi tools LED flasklight space plugs spare belt factory tool kit paper maps wire ties phone phone charger work gloves Tylenol compass lighter tow rope toque spare ear plugs gas line antifreeze octane booster this year I will be adding test light fuses siphon hose shock key (for spring preload adjustments) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrhz06 Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Got mine at Northland Marine in Carnarvon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redfisher Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Some of you guys carry a lot of stuff, Good info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Sled Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 I'm going to wait for my friend SJ to respond to this post. I've always wanted to know what he carries on his sled. probably easier to ask what he doesn't carry. If I were to break down I would want him with me though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sledjunk Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 I have to admit that the downside is the saddle bags and tank bag are always on the sled. For an actual saddlebag trip, I have to add a rack and use another bag It does feel good to have the peace of mind, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redfisher Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 I need to get with it, I only carry the stock tool kit,belt and plugs. I have always been able to catch the trail within a few hundred feet of my house so for some reason never felt I needed a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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