Mountain must haves?

[tundra twin track]

Avypack in the high country for sure,was in 2.5 avy last spring pulled the bag got slammed into my sled blacked out,come to slide had sucked my legs under,with the slide pushing on the bags would not engulf me.

Did the overnight thing up the North Thompson ,scouting out new terrain, the previous threads have good list what you will need.Have a safe winter!

[Powder Puff]

Didn`t read all the last 6 pages but if it hasn`t been noted a large orange plastic bag, doesn`t take up a lot of room or heavy and is useful as a signalling device or snow/wind protection.

[snochuk]

Originally Posted by Rucky

I walked in there once wearing a Polaris t-shirt.... MAN did I get a lot of dirty looks lol

Tell them a story of how you whack seals on the head and load them in a skidder behind your Polaris as you think about the caribou steaks you're gonna have for supper!! The girls behind the tills will fall over. M.E.C. IS THE ENEMY of all motorized sports Sorry off topic but i hate M.E.C.

[RevBlk]

Not to HiJack but i walked in that place with my leathers on and my Harley parked in their lot. I was looking for rain Gear 'cause it was pouring. The looks I got I hadn't seen since I tooted in church when I was 7. Now I know why. Glad to say they didn't have anything that fit me. Nor will they ever now. Thanks for the info & I will spread the word.
Rev

[snochuk]

Good cloths to protect you from the elements(extra dry stuff), food for extra day if things head south, tools for minor repairs, and a major first aid kit as people need to be repaired emediatly when they break. As per itemized list its a preferance thing for each person. Cat riders are usually heavier on the parts list.

[amunro]

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[Work2Ride]

Originally Posted by amunro

bump bump bump

Great bump, people can go over this when packing there gear this season. Tundra Twin Pack shared a real life experience of how his pack kept him above surface.

[BC Sno-Ghost]

Survival blanket is mentioned several times but make sure you get the $15 type.....not the $3 type. Those tin foil kleenex don't do squat! A lot of good items mentioned in here. Don't only carry these items but know how to use every single one of them. Beacon, GPS, first aid kit, fire starter...all important items..... but only if you know how to use em.

[ferniesnow]

Originally Posted by polcatamadoo

Wondering what you all think are some of the must haves to get for sleddin in the mountains and backcountry or even just trail ridin?Pickin up sled tomorrow wondering what I should try to get a deal on from the salesman.

Most of the items listed would be better off bought at places other than dealers (beacons, first aid kits, fire starter, space blankets, etc.). Your question appears to be two fold: what do I need and what should I get the salesman to give me a deal on or throw in!

I'll go the salesman route as the other guys have pretty much covered the emergency items. Try for a belly pan, scratchers, spare belt/plugs, quick release for goggles, maybe goggles, a cover for trailering, spare gas can and harness.

If you don't ask you won't know. Have a great winter and be safe out there.

[moyiesledhead]

Some good ideas here. I pack alot of the stuff already mentioned, but I probably use my snowshoes more than anything else. From getting to a buddy to help get him unstuck, to packing down the snow to ride a stuck sled out on, or even just for a spot to build a fire. I bet i use them for something or other almost every time I go out. I never ride without them.

[ardypol]

Some really great suggestion here!

[lilduke]

Most everything has been covered,but going out with a tow rope and a few
experinced guys that really know an area is your best bet. It's harder to get
in trouble in your own back yard. Don't get me wrong it's good to be prepared for the worst.

Spare keys for your truck is good idea,,my dad lost his in the
snow bank at silent pass many years back on a bumpy ass trail(pre grooming days) truck and sleds spent the night in the bush....


Morphine would be a good one,,I saw this guy on Boulder in 97 bust both
his femurs. Slamed into a creek bed by the cabin...(sorry to say but pinning it around in the fog like an idiot)
It was too socked in to land a chopper, so they(paramedics) hauled him down the mountain on a tobogin, behind
a sled,,no groomed trail...that guy was in some pain...

Newbies riding busy areas like boulder is a good idea also,,you get in trouble
back there someone will probably find you. Head into the real boonies
where nobody goes,,you could find yourself in more trouble....

Oh and watch out for cliffs....Pay attention to the weather....Have some common sense.