Backcountry spare parts, tools, ETC

[Rprecision]

So what do you guys and gals carry when you venture into the backcountry. I’m talking spare parts, tools, ETC

No I’m not trying to make fun of the skidoo guys. Seriously, if you spend any time riding your going to have some sort of difficulty at some point. Face it these things will breakdown no matter what color they are.

Barring any sort of machine specific tools this is what I carry.

Tools

-Vice Grips
-Universal Screwdriver (multiple tips)
-Channel Locks
-Spark Plug Socket
-A few open end wrenches
-Flashlight
-Multi tool
-Ratchet type tie down ( This can be wrapped around the clutch for emergency starting !)
-Avalanche type collapsible aluminum shovel

Parts

-Spare hose clamps
-Spare fuel line
-spare mechanical fuel pump (I kept my old one which worked)
-Spare Qt. oil
-Spare Qt. 50/50 Anti freeze
-Spare belt under the hood
-Set of pre gapped plugs
-Zip ties


I need to add Duct Tape, and some sort of bailing wire. I’m sure I forgot something ?

 

[Timber700RMK]

Duct tape & bailing wire is a must under tools. I won't carry antifreeze. Can melt snow for water if needed. I also carry a allen wrench folding set. Shovel is a part of the safety / survival equipment list. I also carry a small (6ft) pc of picture hanging wire. Great for fixing throttle or oiler cable in a pinch. I carry just enough tools to make emergency repairs

 

[AKSNOWRIDER]

I also carry a handful of the most common nuts, bolts and washers just in case.on the older edge chassis we used to carry a spare heim joint and upper and lower radius rods(taped or wire tied to a hose under hood) just in case you hit something.......tool wise most all the new sleds use torx so a set of torx bits for the screwdriver handle(can also be used with a 1/4 wrench on tighter things)we also carry a pint bottle of chaincase oil (taped shut and wedged in underhood where it is out of the way)..hose clamps we carry 6-8 medium sized ones that will screw down to a small size or be hooked togeather for bigger diameters..have used them with a couple of sticks to straighten and clamp a busted trailing arm before...(just screw them up snug on an out of the way hose underhood and they are there when you need them..lots of other little tricks as well...small roll of duct tape is handy for lots of things including closing vents on deep pow days..securing broken plastic, fixing a leaking hose....

 

[theultrarider]

Here you go. Check out this sticky thread in the Alaska section!http://www.snowest.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48059

 

[AKSNOWRIDER]

Here you go. Check out this sticky thread in the Alaska section!http://www.snowest.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48059

bought time you got up lazy..lol.morning tim...get spike up he has a sled to change tracks on....

 

[theultrarider]

Hey Mike shouldn't you be out modding the ol' dragon so you can keep up with the kids this year? Get in your wheelchair and get at it!!!

 

[Rprecision]

I also carry a small (6ft) pc of picture hanging wire. Great for fixing throttle or oiler cable in a pinch.

Thats a good idea

 

[rotax]

I carry a lot fewer tools in the truck now that I'm on a Yamaha..
No tool bag, tool box, and 100 pc socket set each time I go anymore!

But I still carry the same stuff on the sled.

Duct Tape
Wire
Electrical Tape
Zip Ties
Stock Tool Kit
Leatherman
Rope
Some misc allen wrenches for the lefty..

 

[Watson777]

I carry lots of stuff! My back is hurting after a long ride but it will be worth it if I ever need it!
Tools
several open end wrenches, screw drivers a little socket set, plug wrench, grip wire, extra belt, flash light, trail maps, gps, extra plugs, flare gun, fire sticks, waterproof matches, extra batteries, duct tape, small container for melting snow or what have you, and a shovel
Other stuff
Water, lots of little snacks, extra socks, gloves, beanies ect... small 2 person tent good to -20, down sleeping bag good to -30, first aid kit, extra goggles, ace bandages (incase of needing to support something out of place), a crap load of hotties.... I know I am missing some stuff but thats the bulk of it & I do mean bulk!

 

[flying pig]

lots of stuff.

chaincase oil.
jug of antifreeze.
haywire.
spare chain
chaincase cover torx whrench
allan keys
fuel line
small hose clamps for fuel line
duct tape
at least one spare belt
multi tool
long thin flat screwdriver
bore light
small cresent wrench
7/16, 1/2, 2 9/16, 11/16, 12 mm, 14mm, 8mm, 10mm wrenches and sockets
snap ring pliers
idler wheels on skid with 6205 bearings (same as chaincase and in a pinch drive axle and jacksaft bearings)
spark plugs
spare plug wire
JB weld
water
silicone
red loctite
zip straps
some clutch tools and weights, springs
tow strap
jets

think thats everything. Basically we can rig almost anything to get it out except for major failures, sled has tools to take anything apart that doesn't rivet on on it so we don't have to take tools back in on a retrieval mission. Can take it apart on the hill incase it has to be left so its doesn't get stripped of some of the expensive stuff.
At the truck I keep a spare top end, spare fuel cap (its like 3am when we're fueling up sometimes, I've fogotten to pu the cap on before and drove away). Spare coil, airshock pump, enough gaskets to rebuild the whole sled, motor mounts, fuel pumps, more belts, spare sled, Numerous nuts and bolts, gears and another chain, spare primary clutch, rest of the clutch tools, about anything else I can fit. Can never be too prepared. I also have my 1200 drilled so that my escapes skid will bolt right in if something were to happen to my m-10, the LA slides look suspect to me...
That enough for ya?

 

[WYO312]

Tow Strap
Tools
Wire
Duct Tape
Zip Ties
Shovel / saw combo
snacks
Water
survival goodies (matches, lighter, etc...)
extra gloves
GPS
Small 2-way radios
Sno-bunji


My trailer has about everyting else, hence the tow strap. I just gotta get back. I try to have what I need, but remain light as possible.

My brother and I are going to spend a night out with the stuff we carry, just to see if we have what we need.

 

[0neoldfart]

What to carry...

On my sled and/or backpack: Water, provisions to last 2 days, Bivvy sack, Shovel, beacon, probe, 1st aid kit, hand sanitizer (works as firestarter), matches, flint & steel, compass, signal flares,spare gloves, socks, balaclava,rope, block & tackle, 2 person tent, saw, leatherman. For tools / parts: springs and puller, marine goop, silicone, loctite, spare weights and springs, fuel line, fuses, tape, wrenches, crescent wrench, screwdrivers, plug wrench, plugs, folding allen keys, air pump,zip ties, safety and mechanic's wire - I'm likely forgetting something...but I pack heavy just in case.