RossO Posted Tuesday at 01:09 AM Share Posted Tuesday at 01:09 AM (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 Tuesday at 01:13 AM by RossO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticHD8XTCab Posted Tuesday at 01:25 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 01:25 PM 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 Tuesday at 01:45 PM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 01:45 PM 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 Tuesday at 05:54 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 05:54 PM 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 Tuesday at 09:49 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 09:49 PM 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 Tuesday at 10:03 PM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 10:03 PM 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 Wednesday at 07:07 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 07:07 PM 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 10 hours ago Share Posted 10 hours ago 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….. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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