Who is rolling west this winter? What to pack?

[jmom]

With the lack of snow in the mid-west I am sure plenty of guys are thinking about rolling out west this winter.

The number 1 question is I get is..."what should I bring?"

Here is a list I assembled of the things I carry. What do you carry in addition to these items?

Yes, you should have a back pack, and fill it with safety and survival goods in the event you are separated from your snowmobile.

Recommend Safety and Survival Gear Check List
Remember, some items are available for renting through local outfitters or online sources.

Back Pack to carry your supplies
Avalanche Air Bag Back Park or Vest
Avalanche Beacon
Shovel 1 in your pack, 1 on your sled
Avalanche Probe
Hand Saw
First Aid/Survival Kit
Bivy Sack
Snobunje
Snobunje Rope Ratchet
Fire Starter
Orange Flagging Tape
Light/Headlamp
Food/Water
Communication Device, 2-Way Radio, BCA LINK
Spot Personal Locator GPS

Here is a short video with all of the things you should carry in your back pack



Find the entire Avalanche and Backcountry Skills video from Mike Duffy DVD 1 and installment 2 here http://www.firstplac...country-skills…



Always check the Avalanche report at Avalanche.org

 

[dakotalloyd]

Beer

 

[Pro-8250]

High quality knife, water proof matches, fat round candle, vinyl electrical tape (3M 33+),
toilet paper for the obvious which also is a great fire starter, small snickers bars, beef jerky. This is just a minimum.

 

[xfiredude]

Sam splint
aluminum water bottle

 

[wideopenbeau]

I carry an MSR stove with fuel and a pot to melt snow for drinking water.