RossO Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 (edited) Alright all, a buddy and myself are wanting to go winter exploring the 1000’s of acres of state land in northern Minnesota. We both have defenders, his being a HD10 XT Cab and mine a HD10 Xmr with a cab and heater. He is running Apache tracks and I’m running Camso. My question is, what do we absolutely NEED to bring with to help get us out of any situation we find ourselves in. Thanks Edited January 24 by RossO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticHD8XTCab Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 A few things I keep in my machine when running tracks: Rubber mallet 24"pinch bar These are for breaking ice build up around the tracks and CV boots Folding Shovel Breaker Bar Spare Tire Small Toboggan If your tracks come off or break you can put the assembly on top of the toboggan. 200 piece stanley tools kit make sure you have torq drives & metric in whatever kit you bring. 2 x 30ft tow strap Jerry Can of Gas Tarp Coolant Off road jack or bottle jack with lots of 4x4 blocks Coleman Single Burner Dual Fuel Knife/Leatherman GPS with InReach w/charger Phone Charger 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossO Posted January 24 Author Share Posted January 24 Thanks for the reply! You listed all great things and most of the things listed I would have never even thought of. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honda400ex2003 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 i would also add: dry socks and gloves some dry food pouches/bags in case of over night staying somewhere zip ties wire rope not just tow ropes but kinetic ropes so that you can get a little momentum to help pull and no initial shock of the pull. a striker, lighter, matches or flint for lighting a fire towels, paper and cotton. can be used to wipe hands, start fires, etc. flares would be helpful flags to stick in the ground would be helpful if needing to mark something or a path out flash lights dry bag or a heat bag, the aluminum reflector style ones carabiner clips just a few more things i carry steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A hunt 2 remember Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Is there no need for a chainsaw/axe in Northern Minnesota? As for the GPS... I've mounted a Garmin base unit on my dash that powers my Montanna and allows me to run it.... AND keep it powered..... also remember.... a 30 minute flare will damn near start a sunken log..... I've also added a couple accessory plugs for odds and ends.... plus a come along.... and BE SAFE!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossO Posted January 24 Author Share Posted January 24 I do usually carry a hatchet and machete, but I think I'll definitely be bringing the chainsaw as well. I really appreciate every ones comments! Makes me feel a little bit better about going into the snow covered wilderness with 2000lb machines on tracks that were never intended to be on tracks haha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honda400ex2003 Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 m12 hatchet from milwaukee or something similar is a sweet little setup for carrying. I carry one in the summer on the defender. steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booter Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Not much to add other than a battery jumper like a NOCO. The standard batteries in the Canams are not the strongest for their size and in really cold conditions might need a bit of oomph if they have to be started cold. I live near International Falls, it does get kinda cold here….. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossO Posted January 28 Author Share Posted January 28 16 hours ago, Booter said: Not much to add other than a battery jumper like a NOCO. The standard batteries in the Canams are not the strongest for their size and in really cold conditions might need a bit of oomph if they have to be started cold. I live near International Falls, it does get kinda cold here….. yup, definitely carry a NOCO jumper with me at all times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelslinger Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 On 1/23/2023 at 7:09 PM, RossO said: Alright all, a buddy and myself are wanting to go winter exploring the 1000’s of acres of state land in northern Minnesota. We both have defenders, his being a HD10 XT Cab and mine a HD10 Xmr with a cab and heater. He is running Apache tracks and I’m running Camso. My question is, what do we absolutely NEED to bring with to help get us out of any situation we find ourselves in. Thanks Just so you know, in Minnesota, an ATV (class 1 or 2) is no longer classified as an ATV when tracks are installed. They become ORVs (think Jeeps and trucks) and are no longer allowed on ATV trails. Basically only private land, frozen lakes or ORV trails/roads. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallace Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 These lists are great, I would add a snatch block, recovery strap and a signal mirror. You'd be amazed at how far that reflected light will carry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMax Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 I saw a gizmo for about $150 that turns your cell phone into a Sat phone. I was surprised that monthly plans were fairly cheap with no contracts, pay as you go. I think one would be handy out in the back country, especially this time of year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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