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Hi all,
My wife and I just started snowmobiling last year. Our first trip out we had a rental unit breakdown about 25 miles from our truck but were able to double up on our Yamaha Rage and return. We then decided to get a second snowmobile (2011 Arctic Cat M8) and keep them well maintained.
This year as we wait for snow, we are getting together a kit that will allow us to survive 3 to 4 days stranded in the mountains, or hike out. We are 99% likely to only ride groomed trails, but I want to be very prepared and also get in practice for future trips. At first I was not going to get avy stuff, but reading more about it on here, I have just ordered two Backcountry Access Tracker 2 beacons and two Black Diamond Quickdraw 300 probes. We each carry a snow shovel already.
Here is our kit so far:
First aid kit: splint, ace bandanges, burn cream, antibiotic cream, butterfly bandage, assorted bandaids, assorted guaze pads, scissors, surgical clamp, pain killers, tape, antibiotic wipes, tweezers
Bivy tent with snow stakes
100 ft reflective cord
Bright orange ground tarp (8ft x 8ft)
Heavy duty foiled emergency blanket
Polartec polarweight base layers (sealed in bag)
Extra length wool socks (sealed in bag)
water purfication tablets
small kettle
esbit camp stove with six solid fuel tabs
three boxes waterproof matches
5 inch candle in glass jar (wrapped in bubblewrap and vacuum sealed)
two Bic lighters
six Cliff bars
three 3600 calorie Mainstay ration blocks (vacuum sealed)
four 20oz bottles water
two Maglite LED flashlights with four extra batteries
Garmin GPS
Cellphone with standalone GPS app. (oruxmap)
Compass
Paper topo map
two whistles
Duct tape
100 feet Amstel Blue 1/4" synthetic winch line (~8000 lb break strength, very low stretch)
12000 lb snatch block
two 6 foot tree saver 2 inch nylon straps
two SS shackles 4000 lb rated
FRS/GMRS radios
gas siphon bulb with hose
1.5 gallon extra fuel container
axe
knife
snowmobile tow straps
snowbungie
tool kit for both snowmobiles
extra belts and spark plugs
small can starting fluid
two snow shovels
two Backcountry Access Tracker 2 beacons
two Black Diamond Quickdraw 300 probes
edit: We also carry 2 pair of snowshoes
edit: Adding zip ties, toilet kit, electrical tape
Thinking about a ham radio, but haven't made up mind yet...
Well, that is about all I have put together so far. In addition we obviously wear full winter gear and helmets with bluetooth transcievers (hey, maybe these could also help in avalanche recovery!). If you notice anything glaring that I have forgotten, please post a reply. Thanks!
My wife and I just started snowmobiling last year. Our first trip out we had a rental unit breakdown about 25 miles from our truck but were able to double up on our Yamaha Rage and return. We then decided to get a second snowmobile (2011 Arctic Cat M8) and keep them well maintained.
This year as we wait for snow, we are getting together a kit that will allow us to survive 3 to 4 days stranded in the mountains, or hike out. We are 99% likely to only ride groomed trails, but I want to be very prepared and also get in practice for future trips. At first I was not going to get avy stuff, but reading more about it on here, I have just ordered two Backcountry Access Tracker 2 beacons and two Black Diamond Quickdraw 300 probes. We each carry a snow shovel already.
Here is our kit so far:
First aid kit: splint, ace bandanges, burn cream, antibiotic cream, butterfly bandage, assorted bandaids, assorted guaze pads, scissors, surgical clamp, pain killers, tape, antibiotic wipes, tweezers
Bivy tent with snow stakes
100 ft reflective cord
Bright orange ground tarp (8ft x 8ft)
Heavy duty foiled emergency blanket
Polartec polarweight base layers (sealed in bag)
Extra length wool socks (sealed in bag)
water purfication tablets
small kettle
esbit camp stove with six solid fuel tabs
three boxes waterproof matches
5 inch candle in glass jar (wrapped in bubblewrap and vacuum sealed)
two Bic lighters
six Cliff bars
three 3600 calorie Mainstay ration blocks (vacuum sealed)
four 20oz bottles water
two Maglite LED flashlights with four extra batteries
Garmin GPS
Cellphone with standalone GPS app. (oruxmap)
Compass
Paper topo map
two whistles
Duct tape
100 feet Amstel Blue 1/4" synthetic winch line (~8000 lb break strength, very low stretch)
12000 lb snatch block
two 6 foot tree saver 2 inch nylon straps
two SS shackles 4000 lb rated
FRS/GMRS radios
gas siphon bulb with hose
1.5 gallon extra fuel container
axe
knife
snowmobile tow straps
snowbungie
tool kit for both snowmobiles
extra belts and spark plugs
small can starting fluid
two snow shovels
two Backcountry Access Tracker 2 beacons
two Black Diamond Quickdraw 300 probes
edit: We also carry 2 pair of snowshoes
edit: Adding zip ties, toilet kit, electrical tape
Thinking about a ham radio, but haven't made up mind yet...
Well, that is about all I have put together so far. In addition we obviously wear full winter gear and helmets with bluetooth transcievers (hey, maybe these could also help in avalanche recovery!). If you notice anything glaring that I have forgotten, please post a reply. Thanks!
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