Tools on ATV... WHat do you keep handy?

[dfv87]

OK went riding with Brother in law and ran across several trees/branches down on our trails, B-I-L hops off and pulls "saw back" machete out of the back on his ATV and goes all Jason (Friday 13th) on it and clears the trail in 5 mins... he throws it back in the back and we roll on. Later we need some pliers and a small wrench, he again runs to the ATV and comes back with what we need... I of course had nothing to help in either case. I have decided to outfit my ATV also? I do have a nice plastic 2up with plenty of storage but never outfitted it with anything... What are the NEEDS and what are some nice extras?

[hoppe56307]

Folding limb saw, couple different styles of pliers, couple different size crescent wrenches is what I have in mine. And usually a spare hitch pin and tow hook.

[leech~~]

I guess you want to get it ready on your own without asking the Bro-in-law for a list? Vise-grap #1, duct tape #2. Make sure you have Metric wrenches if needed.

Air pump, stem remover and bottle of green slime for flats. Tow strap.

[Getanet]

jumper cables for an ATV wouldn't be a bad idea. They sell ones that come in their own small little zip pouch.

[BoxMN]

I keep similar to above.

Flashlight

Two crescent wrenches (one propane tank size, one small)

Small vise grip

Combo screwdriver

Stiffer slot screwdriver (prying)

Longer phillips

Whatever it takes to remove a battery

Utility knife

Electrical and duct tape

bungie cords

Ratchet strap(s)

Extra hitch pins

A decent clevis

Quart of oil (never needed...)

Tow strap

Trash bag

Rags

I would carry a saw if on the trail, but my usual riding is pretty close to home, and I grab the chainsaw but only if needed.

Often I have a cordless screwdriver with, and of course can coolers

Seems like a lot, but have you seen my pack mule? haha!

[ClownColor]

wow...I feel naked now. I have a tow strap, cresent wrench, plyers, screw driver with both heads, and knife. Winch and ball hitch are always on the ATV.

oh...and my cell phone.

edit: Toilet paper and some red trail tape...red tape is for when I see a nice area and want to scout around for potential deer spots.

[Notime]

Bungees, pliers, zip ties, wire, tp, paper bag, batteries, and extra fuses. The receiver doubles as a hammer. I usually have a folding saw with as well. Most times when we go in a group I will pack extra stuff as well. This is just the stuff that I have in the front storage right now.

[dfv87]

I guess you want to get it ready on your own without asking the Bro-in-law for a list?

YEP!

I already am adding the MAchete because well its a Machete and then I am ready of any zombies attack me in the woods... the tools, I have some assembled Pliers, crescent wrench, scredrivers, the tow strap (looking into this) Garbage bags (great idea!) CAn coolers (Yep-LOL)Now I need a bag or something to hold all the stuff in the storage area tight or it will bounce around and rattle.

[Macgyver55]

I've been told I carry more than I need? Cant imagine why...

Led flashlight

crescent wrench

Small vise grip

Electrical tape and duct tape

extra bungies

Ratchet strap

2 Quarts oil and filter

Large Garbage bags

a few Zip-Lock bags

small towel

emergency water 1 quart

First Aid Kit, eye wash cup, hand sanitizer, cheater glasses and a small mirror

Advil, Viseen, Benadryll, Tums & Epi-pen

Tire repair kit

Air compressor

15 Ft tow strap

Snatch Block

Factory tool kit

sockets and wrenches

wire and assorted crimp connectors

super leatherman

side cutters

small hack saw

assorted nuts & bolts

short lengths of strap metal (with holes)

axle boot, clamps and grease

Zip ties

GPS

extra AA batteries for GPS and 2 way radios

Cell phone

Space Blanket

propane torch

lighter

fire starter block

folding saw

18 inch loppers

twine

toilet paper

spare fuses

spare spark plug

dry socks & undies

mess kit

1 burner propane stove

extra gloves

8 X 10 Tarp

Hammer & nails

Bug Spay

Jumper Cables

And probably a few things I forgot to mention.....but in 10s of thousands of miles on ATVs we've helped several stranded riders and never had to drag one of our own home.

[derbier122x]

How do you fit all that? I just tow my 2 bay mac box around...

[Macgyver55]

How do you fit all that?

I dont know, efficient packing?

Actually it doesnt take up that much room because many of the items are small amounts that are in a tool box that has small individual compartments. Most of it fits in my rear pack fairly easily and I have a water tight compartment on the ATV for the first aid stuff.

[Dave]

I KNEW you would get into this thread!

[PRO-V]

In addition to all the stuff already mentioned I carry a small digger/sand type boat anchor. You can kick it into the ground or a beaver dam or snag as a winch anchor when there is nothing else in reach. Very light and fairly flat.