ATV Ride Preparation Checklist
 

1. Put your ATV keys where they will not be forgotten (It is a real bummer to arrive at your ride trailhead only to discover that your ATV keys are in the other car) - the voice of experience
2. Map of area where ride is to take place.
3. GPS tool (optional but highly recommended.  It is not hard to miss a turn on your return route only to discover you are dead lost)
4. extra batteries for GPS
5. Rider to rider communication - FRS Radios
6. Extra batteries for FRS Radios.
7. Cell Phone for emergency contacts
8. Called agency(ies)/individual who manage/own land to ride to clarify permission to ride.
9. Sunscreen lotion
10. Riding boots
11. Long Sleeve Shirt/Jacket/Coat
12. Rain Poncho
13. Helmet for all riders
14. Gloves
15. Goggles for all riders
16. Review Safety Handbook
17. Fill Gas Tanks on ATV's
18. Fill Gas extra gas cans
19. Check Brakes
20. Check Cables (free from mud have full range of motion, no cracks or breaks)
21. Check front and back lights
22. Check tires and wheels. (cracks splits, holes, foreign objects, pressure too high or too low.
23. Check starter motor
24. Check throttle
25. Check Foot Shifter
26. Check Chain drive or drive shaft
27. Check Oil level- if oil appears dirty or dark, change the oil.
28. Bring along an extra quart of oil. (Some machines will loose their oil if turned over)
29. Have toolkit on board:
• Pliers, wrenches,
• screw driver,
• spare light globes,
• sparkplug wrench,
• spare spark plug (be sure you have one that fits each machine)
• electric tape,
• tire repair kit(s)
• spare tire inflation can.
• mechanic's wire
• two to three feet of 1/4" hose & 2 clamps
• flashlight
• spare batteries for flashlight (GPS, FRS Radios etc)
• tow strap or rope
• knife
• signal flare
• hand axe
30. Waterbottle
31. Water purification pump
32. Trail treats & food
33. privey shovel
34. Toilet paper
35. First Aid Kit
• six bandaids
• 2 two inch compression bandages
• 4 four inch compression bandages
• 1 roll of adhesive tape
• 1 roll of one inch gause
• 1 roll of four inch gause
• 4 ace wrap bandages.
• 4 triangle cravats (shoulder/arm sling)
• Airway tube
• First Aid instruction book
• lighter or fireproof matches
36. Pencil/Pen, Paper
37. Written travel plan (Send an e-mail to your spouse or other loved one listing your plans.)
38. Notify/copy of travel plan to someone who will know when you will return or call out the search and rescue team.
39. Re-Review Safety handbook
40. Review Ground to Air Rescue Signals & trail signs
41. Review Laws and Regulations
42. Camera
43. spare batteries for camera
44. Film
45. Voice recording system/tape recorder
46. Food for emergency use (that can be stored for long periods and still be consumable.)
1. Beef Jerkey
2. Granola Bars
3. Trail Mix
4. Dried Fruit