Mountain must haves?

[dooski]

Speaking of Firstaid, I think everyone should have their firstaid and/or cpr also . It would be nice to know that your buddies know what to do if you're hurt in case you can't help yourself.

[Slamnek]

I also carry a GPS with the cabin marked on it as well as those LED flash lights that don't take batteries. you shake them. Not the greatest light but you don't have to worry about batteries.

[Grubby]

definitly dynamite!

[jeepchic]

WOW....To a new rider all the stuff these guys are talking about sounds like a massive amount to pack. Dont be alarmed though...go to a buddies place and look first. With a back pack and sled bag it does actually all fit and you dont need a trailer!!LOL Good Luck!

[senorjeem]

Take some Bum Buffer....or else you'll be wipin yur butt with a cotton poly blend. Helps for fires as well. On a more serious note, if you are new to this, don't underestimate the need for quality gear. A great number of us are wearing Klim gear for a reason. If you get all sweated up wearing lesser quality gear, and then do have to spend the night, you will be battleing hypothermia, as soon as you stop moving. Can't stress the need for gear that breaths, and is tough. Klim seems to have this sewn up. If you can't, or won't pay for that kind of gear, do yourself a favor, and pack a small drybag with a small amount of dry undergarments. Oh, and HAVE FUN!!

[senorjeem]

Seen it mentioned in here a couple of times in a joking kind of way, but a 10 or 12 foot long 1" wide towrope will not only pull out a (insert whichever brand you like to slag) but will help in making a shelter.

[sirzones]

spare belt is a must or even two

raid the wifes tampon supply!DIP in gas tank, great fire starters.also nose bleeds hehe!just hide from your buddies lol

[koby]

Good this thread got started.
Got the pack inventory done and got some ideas for a couple more things.
Hope this helps somebody get ready

Beacon.............on me not in my back pack

In the SOS back pack....would like to upgrade to avy pack when I can
Probe
Shovel.....Saw in Handle & duct tape wrapped around handle to save space
Electrical Tape
Orange flagging tape
Mountain Money in a zip lock bag (azzwipe)
Vacuum packed socks & gloves
#9 Avenger lite weight First Aid Kit
(2) Emergency Blanket, (the little foil ones, Coleman)
(4) large hot packs
(2) box water proof match, (in zip lock)
Compas / Whistel
(2) good quality small carabiner
leatherman
(2) light sticks
(1) led light, (the one that goes on your head)
(4) Vector energy bars - I think I'll switch these for some fresh ones
(6) power aid crystal backs.
4' peice of tin foil, (new a couple times a season)
Lots of batteries

thanks to VALHALLA PURE OUTFITTERS for allot of these items

I know somebody is going to ask & without lunch the backpack weighs 18 lbs

Gaterade & Water and lunch for day

In the sled handle bar bag, (another SOS tidbit)
SIDE NOTE: Be nice to find an after market heated handlebar bag like SKUD has. They work very well at saving the camera / GPS battery
Camara
GPS
More water and gaterade
More batteries
lighter
pen & note pad

In The Sled
spare belt
stock tool kit
tow strap, tied togeather with hay wire
Extra Fuel

Going to add some 3/16 good quailty rope and a torpedo, (tampoooon)

This may be much sometimes, but I'd rather have it and not need it then need it and not have it.

Take any avy course
Be prepared

and burn a chit load of fuel this season

[Summiteer]

Originally Posted by koby

SIDE NOTE: Be nice to find an after market heated handlebar bag like SKUD has.

I read somewhere of a guy that just got a couple of small pieces of aluminium and sandwiched a thumbwarmer element between them, wired to plug and there you go, heated handlebar bag.

[Shredder]

I also carry an LED headlamp in my backpack. Comes in real handy when you're trying to do something in the dark that requires both hands.

[sledbunnyracing]

Now I've added the SPOT SATELLITE MESSENGER to our bag...just in case

SPOT **LINK**