I think its a realy smart idea to bring that bolt kit you were talking about. I am 17 and drove my bike (its a small 80cc twostroke with like 25000 miles on it) from Holland almost all the way to Germany witch is almost 100 miles it broke on me half way on the tripp and i had just a few tiny tools with me and a few bolts. The one bolt that sliped out was my gear oil bolt. I was so lucky i had one almost the right size bolt with me that i jammed in there. Walked my way to the closet gas station bought new gear oil and that saved my tripp
Cody, I just want to say that you are such a genuine guy. You never cease to make me laugh with your jokes, you always speak your mind and your ridiculously wise. Thank you for your contributions to my daily life!
I would add some Dielectric grease. I go 4-wheeling a lot and sometimes people's bikes will stall out in water or when it's wet and rainy. I've taken Dielectric grease and put it in the spark plug rubber, then the bike will start up. Also I would suggest before going out put the Dielectric grease all over every electrical component connector on your bike before you go. I do this about every 3 months.
Just wanted to share a tip I learned about getting a tool kit together for a bike/atv or boat in my case. Every time that you go to work on your vehicle only use the tools in your pack. That way at home with no stress you can see if you actually need all the junk you threw in there or if maybe something would have been much easier with the addition of a tool. Hope that helps someone else the way it did me!
That's good things to have, And I'd take my ACR Electronics, ResQLink, buoyant personal locator beacon.. It weighs less than 6 ounces, and it's just 4 1/2 inches long, and with a push of a button it will send help right away .. I think it's a must have if you're an angler, pilot or a back country adventurer..
Yeah good thinking!, I don't usually go out on crazy long isolated rides so I haven't invested in a survival kit..Usually when going far the most we worried about is staying hydrated, some snacks, and extra gas..a friend of mine dumped her bike in the water twice and we couldn't get it going.. some tools would have helped lol.. lucky thing was both times she was close to the road where I was able to get the truck+trailer to pick her up. Only thing that has happened to me in the last few years was when I was riding a trail and was at the furthest point away from my truck was I lost the back end and broke my clutch lever right off...it took me a little bit to get rolling again as I had to run with the bike and dump it into gear...after I was rolling I could shift without the lever.. was a close call but I made it out no problem.. anyway great advice Jake
A lot of motorcycle parts companies make a 1/4 t handle that you can use as a breaker bar or a screwdriver. The T handle really speeds up the process too. Highly recommend. Also Nitro Tape is a good thing to have, you can fix air boots, or coolant lines until you get back home. I’m interested in hearing more about your tow strap process would love to see a how to on that. Another thing that could be useful is some of those glass cleaning wipes to clean your goggles mid ride. Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Also a nice hax for this ram mounts is to place a large tube piece of electrical shrink wrap tubing around the ball so it doesn’t move around as easily when you are riding
A bandanna is awesome for all its normal uses, one thing I picked up from a wilderness first aid class I took (also a great idea for people who don't have all your training and experience) is a bandanna pre-printed with the patient assessment system they use. If you find yourself trying to remember what to do you have it right there and its not an extra thing to carry and you remember to always have a bandanna.
I would recommend two spark plugs not just one because it's a two stroke. A small roll of electrical tape and a mini pump bottle of WD-40 (not an aerosol can that never works) if some connections get wet. I've been there and used it before saved my feet from walking miles. A 2-way FRS GMRS radio with a shared emergency channel that whomever is at home knows. An extra shelter blanket if it rains you have one for the ground and one for overhead that you can tie up with the paracord. A good compass and map of the area you will be riding. Leave a map and the emergency contact information, phone numbers yours and home and the radio channel, posted on the dash of your vehicle and at home. All of this may add two pounds to your kit. I always tried to make sure my stuff that needs batteries uses the same size also but only having to carry two different sizes is not that bad. Don't forget some wet wipes, just saying, way better than leaves!
Add a really small mtb pump. These CO2 Cartridges are really convenient but they have not much volume in them and if they fail you are stuck. Also i would add a 150mm Knipex pliers wrench and a spoke wrench.
You will not be disappointed with tubeless, I run tubeless on my mountain bike and I love it, but FYI with the co2 inflator the co2 will leak out of the tire a lot quicker like 6 hours
Casey Drach in alot of countries riding on the road with any tubeless system is illegal and voids your insurance just to worn anyone thinking of using it go check thise things before using it on a motorbike.
wolfkabal yeah I could see some issues on dirt bikes with really rocky trails, I’m used to mountain bikes and this was the first time I’ve heard of it on dirt bikes but that’s some good information
Wow Cody, just coming back to these vids as a fellow 300 2t dual sport rider. I just have to say 2023 you looks amazing man! I’ve lost over 200lbs in the past 6-7 years, so I really respect it!
If you need an emergency blanket that doesn't take up too much space, I think the SOL blankets are pretty good. They are far thicker than your average cheap $1-$2 emergency blanket and are reflective on the inside and orange on the outside. I recommend having a few of the two-person SOL blankets since they don't take up much space.
I usually hate to leave comments, but I just want to say that I really enjoy your content. With that out of the way, with your bandage and your quikclot, I would recommend a R.A.T.S. tourniquet. They're very light, and if the bandage, or quikclot don't work you can use it in an emergency. They're usable one or two handed. I know a lot of people back home (Maine) would encounter barbed wire fences, and I know that some of them would also recommend this. If you take it, great, if not, that is fine as well. I just wanted to give some food for thought!
Living in Newfoundland, I usually use a small metal coffee can, add some bailing wire and fill the can with emergency/survival gear, wrap the entire can in duct tape (to resist contents getting wet or the can rusting) and add to my snowmobile, atv, boat, truck etc with the other items I figure I need (extra clothes, tarp, etc) that way i can remove the contents, Save the duct tape, and string the bailing wire on the can and I have something I can collect and boil water in as well as boil/cook food.
My Dad used to bring home expired first aid kits ( Government stuff ) and I would take nearly every container I had, Make a "survival kit" and stash them around the yard, and around the neighbourhood. Never once needed them but the kits themselves were totally fun.
I carry 3 tyre levers A adjustable and another spanner that is the right size for taking off my tyre co2 pump kit thing and 6 canisters headlamp first aid kit clutch cable repair kit spare link for a chain various bolts (had a exhaust fall off before it wasnt nice in first gear getting through bog without a exhaust) a spare front tube as a front tube will fit in the front and back Camera batteries and sd cards Spare gloves and bandana Interchangable screwdriver All allen key multitool thing Thats about all i need to take apart nearly the entire bike.
Cody I use the Giant Loop Mojave saddlebags to carry most of my gear. Too hot here to wear a backpack. Then for spare tube and tire repair I have a Moose Racing front fender bag for tire tube and tire changing tools. I ride sometimes 60 miles from help all alone... so I went with an air cooled bike. I miss the power but if I wreck there's no easily damaged radiator. I love your Husky tho and and lust the power to weight ratio. I can ride that like my motocross bike. Gonna be 60 years old soon and its riding that keeps me young.
Carry a few wide (3/4" or so) "rubber bands" made out of an old rear inner tube from one of your bikes. These are great if you have a kickstand spring that fails, or a kick starter that's flopping around, maybe something that you need to quickly hold to the bike or together on the bike...I've even used them when I lost a return spring on a brake pedal.
Cody, I found a RUclips channel you would absolutely love. It's called Northmen and is a guild of traditional craftsman in Nordic countries. Please like so he sees this. Thanks and God bless!
Very nice, well thought out pack but there are a few lightweight items I would add. Length of paracord, superglue for wounds and assorted uses, couple feet of clear plastic tubing, dialectric grease or WD40 too get wet electrics back up and working and some form of tourniquet. Finally I would highly suggest you never wear the pack while riding. Use as a saddlebag over the tank or somehow behind the seat. If you come of the bike, and we all do, and land on your back you can get seriously injured. Even at lower speeds. Police officers can attest to this even wearing smaller items than the pack. I enjoy watching your videos too much to see you making them from a wheelchair. Lol at least until you hit 90 or so.
My survival kit is fairly similar, but want Cody along when I go riding, that tool set is great. The one thing he is missing is a small zip lock bag (find 'em at the dollar store) for those schrader valves; the first time he opens that in the mud they will be lost forever.
All great stuff! Only think I would suggest is swap out the camelbak for the military grade Source Hydration bladders. So much more rugged, also cheap to replace parts and have a better warranty.
Cody, you need to add a zip loc bag to catch oil, in the tool kit. Then to reinstall the oil, you just cut the corner of the bag and squeeze it back in. Hope this helps. God bless you.
I strap my tool kit to the rear seat rather than strap it round my waist, its more comfortable as its quite bulky and heavy which increases fatigue if its strapped to my waist but also its very hard and if you were to be thrown from your bike and landed on it with the small of your back it could cause a lot of damage. I keep my first aid kit and a mobile phone in my rucksack strapped to me because if I am thrown from my bike and I cant get back to the bike then that is what I will need. i'm really likeing the bike videos, i'd also love to see some mountain bike videos in the spring if you get the chance. Adam
Adam Cleminson I cringe when I see anyone carry anything around the small of their back. Knives or anything, one slip and your spine is toast. Alot of police officers have learned the hard way.
Adam Cleminson everyone i know that has ridden with tools strapped to the bike for a long time has regretted it because every one of them has had it rip open at some point not realised and had all their tools gone by the end of the ride. Strapping things to the bike is fine if you are riding desert or somewhere without brambles or any folliage but otherwise not a great idea.
we think VERY similar cody. I put together a dirt bike kit last year. And like you I have multiple kits. Hunting, range bag, dirt bike bag, etc etc etc. I have tried to start adding an inventory to each one to start getting more organized. Robbing peter to pay paul and bring the right gear has always been an issue for me. I may try your system for the flag tape and note for things taken out of a kit. My dirt bike bag is very similar to yours, but I really don't like wearing it as a fanny pack. Need a mounting system for it, but haven't come up with anything yet. I carry the tire repair kit over the front fender, but I'm carrying a spare tube, so I had to have more room than you did. They make a fender bag that works well for that purpose, so all tire repair stuff goes there on my bike. Tusk makes a tow strap kit that I mounted onto my number plate mounting bar on the handlbars. It comes in a package with a Velcro attachment, so its always on the bike. I will go back through my dirt bike kit, and see if I can fill in any holes for ya. Oh..and I really took your advice years ago about "working out of the kit you build. There are times when that is very important...such as your dirt bike repair kit, and my tool kit for my lawn care biz. I have a set of tools dedicated to that work, and Always do maintenance from that kit. If I dig into a different kit, I then evaluate whether or not the task dictates needing to add that particular item to my "dedicated" kit. I may break out my kit over the weekend and compare notes with ya. One add that I can think of right now is a few small pieces of emery cloth. weight nothing, and could be used to clean a fouled plug, clean a electrical connection, etc. Take care!
Good kit. If I may make a suggestion or two. Get a hard case installed on your bike somewhere, there are lots of options from plastic to metal. Mount it to the frame etc, in there I'd pack the spare lever, shift lever, nuts and bolts and the spare chain links etc. Seal it up good so it does not get water in it and it's always on that bike, it is bike specific equipment, and mounting it on the bike will save you packing a lot of extra weight around. Cheers from Tokyo Japan
I like to keep a pair of basic safety glasses in my kit as a back up for my goggles. Great tip to work out of your riding tool kit so that you make sure it has what you need in it. keep up the good work I like the videos especially the enduro dirt bike and van updates.
personally out in the aussie bush the most I carry is a ladder belt with a bright orange knife on one side and a counterweight made out of a chain on the other using heavy duty mountain climbing grade carribinas to secure a few universal spanners and wrenches for repairs and ocasionaly a few water bottles held down with occy straps
One of the best things you can do is to make sure that your boy can mend and maintain his bike himself, you can get small bags that fit the rear mudguard so what i would do is make sure that he has one with some tools in it and a few first aid odds and ends
I usually zip tie my spare levers under my seat somewhere. If I can find a spot I like to do the same with spare cables and some fuel line. I like the fuel line over the tire reamer, never thought of that.
A 6 foot length of clear tubing in the main bag will let you get water from a place you can't reach and can also be used in an emergency to transfer fuel from one bike to another so also good to size it to the fuel line size of your bike. Would it be worth it to get some saddlebags for the bike to carry the tools in so they are always with the bike rather then being on you. Edit: what about adding a NIMH charger into the bikes electronics so you can recharge batteries as you ride? A 2 or 4 AA and AAA charger could be stashed somewhere and let you recharge the GPS and head light batteries if you keep a set of rechargeables.
You could change out any nuts with nuts w/nylon inserts and not worry about them shaking off or loose. Add a couple cheap mylar blankets also to cut an x in and slip over your head in a pinch. Add a 4" or 6" adj Crescent wrench. Add or change out your multi tool with your multi tool Vice Grips . Always - a spare key in your pocket with your lighter and knife.
Great video ! Just a trick for you, I put my zipties strapped on the Bike under the seat, and I have added a 2 inch. ABS tube on the left side that follows the frame in the back, so that the most needed tools are always on the Bike and not on my back.
5 inch or 7 inch Vice grips will work as a shift lever or foot peg. And I’m sure you will find other uses when you’re broke down. Any Spring that is exposed you need a spare
Great video! I do a lot of backcountry snowmobiling, my cabin is 40 miles from the parking lot, and I would look into attaching the bike only items to the machine, and only carry the items you move from kit to kit on your person. Let the machine carry the load for you. Again thank your for the videos.
A roll of self fusing silicone tape would be really useful for so many things. I've used it many times, and the reputable brands (not Chinese) are superb if used as it should be. Once got me home across four countries from Luxembourg to northern U.K wrapped around a 4" split in a top hose on a tour bus when no new hose was available. I did want to put an Amazon link in here but when I pasted it in the link was about 50 lines long. I'm sure X-treme self fusing tape will bring lots of results on a search though, that's all I put in. A timely video for me as I have recently made my mind up to get back on two wheels and get extra enjoyment from my travels, road bike not dirt though.
Throw some dryer sheets in your pack they make it smell nice and double as an anti fog wipe for glasses and goggles has helped me numerous times with foggy lenses!
Cody i have a good friend that is permanently in a wheelchair from wearing a backpack on a dirt bike because he had a wreck when riding and the backpack caught on a tree causing his spine to snap so I would really recommend finding another way to carry the gear like attaching it to the bike it’s self with something like some tank saddle bags. Also I have wonderful news I’m going to be a father.
When your riding anything including horses, a pack becomes a hazard. Use saddle bags. Limit what you have to belt carry. The added weight increases your impact with the ground if you fall.
Congratulations. As a mountain biker there are many similar stories of broken backs from packs and alot of it also has to do with how you pack your gear; keep hard items away from your spine. 1 guy as an example crashed and landed on his pack having his tire pump snap his spine paralyzing him. Good on you for pointing that out.
Hey Cody, great vid bud. I don't ride MC's however, I do own a Honda Rancher 420 ATV used as a tool on my homestead. I have a gang box mounted on my rear rack that has pretty much of the same contents as you do with more goodies. One thing I do carry is a small bottle of quick setting Super Glue, "Bob's" brand to be exact for trauma wounds and general repair purposes. Thanks for sharing your time Cody. Love your channel mate.
I run a Garmin 62 in a RAM mount on my mountain bike, and it has popped out of that holder before. I put a broccoli rubber band around it for piece of mind. For anyone using that mount, I recommend using the lanyard attachment on the gpsr or rubber band or something similar as backup/insurance. Other than that, the RAM mounts are great.
I like the kits so far. That little breaker bar really seams to be a good idea. But I really would ad in a second pair of those gloves, because they always fail on me and I would put the valves and that little adapter (adaptor?) in a small zip lock bag.
2x hose clips & 2x copper or steel bundy tubing to go with that hose you have on that reamer tool & fuel line joiners and duct tape for seat tears or plastic guard repairs etc.
Hey Wranglerstar! I've been trying to decide on a bike to get for some time now and seeing your Husqvarna 300 Te (which I had never seen before) has confirmed my decision to go ahead with one as well. Such great quality! Thanks for the videos as usual. Cheers from Idaho!
David J Woodbury I also live in Idaho and have ridden the big 500cc 2 stroke's and a lot of 4 strokes. And from what I have found the 450cc 4 strokes have just as much power as the big 500cc 2 stroke's! That being said if you plan on doing mostly mountain riding I would really suggest getting a 4 stroke! The 2 stroke's have a tendency of overheating if you don't have your RPM's running high.
Use the pill stile compressed compressed towels for toilet paper and for removing oil from hands. Spare chain links with small breaker and 550 para cord for towing. I ride with others so I can get a little oil from each after sealing a cracked case. I also run a radiator hose from the carburetor to above the handle bars for water crossings. Be sure to seal the case joints as the cold water will suck water into the case. The green slime works well for small leaks as auto balances the tires for high speed.
A tip to every one a Good firestarter are tampons.. just put them on a stick and let them soke gasoline out of the tank. . // Swedish Magnus with bad english
I put the whistle on my backpack chest strap so I can get to it easily. My original thoughts were if I went off a trail and was injured I could use it to signal my riding buddies without having to dig for it. I've never use it for that purpose, but I have used it a few times to get the attention of a buddy that was out of yelling range.
HEY WRANGLERSTAR, LOOK INTO THE SAWYER WATER FILTERS THEY CAN FIT ONTO YOUR CAMELBAK. SO YOU CAN PUT PUDDLE WATER IN THE RESERVOIR AND YOUR GOOD TO GO!
You might want to add a couple of glow sticks to your pack. If you attach one to the para cord, it's great for signalling for help at night (e.g. for helicopter rescue situations). If you swing it around your head, it literally turns 1 spot of light into a bulls eye for help to aim at.
I have a recommendation for you. Instead of the reusable Original Space Blanket that you are using I would suggest you look into the SOL Escape Bivy. Essentially it is similar to the space blanket you have, however, it is sewn into a bivy and you can purchase ones with waterproof/breathable fabric. This system provides superior shelter from the elements and also provides increased warmth over the blankets because it is an enclosed shelter. Check them out and add them to your kit! They make various models ranging from very cheap to nearly one hundred dollars.
I highly recommend a rear fender mounted tool bag, they're the same size and I see no downsides. I know KTM makes a nice one, so I'm sure a matching Husky one is available somewhere.
Heres a link to one: www.ktm-parts.com/27012978000.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9cjz05702AIV3ouzCh2CIggREAQYASABEgK04PD_BwE And as you're on a 2 stroke, an extra spark plug would be the first thing I'd carry
This was amazing :) i ride alot of dirtbike. Most of the time i ride alone, and i Always wonder what i should pack :) havet been im trouble yet "knock knock on wood" now i have a super Nice guide :) i wish you was a snowmobiler to ;) keep up the Good work man :) grettings from Sweden the Home of mora ;) sorry for my bad English// Magnus A
Wranglerstar......must have for the kit! Check out the haywire klamper on you tube. It can be used to make hose clamps, hold the bike together, make crutches and too many other things to list. I made one but you can buy multiple versions of this tool.
check your tires sizes but on my old bike i just pack a front tube for a extra tub that way i can put it in either front of back to get home, also a full roll of electric tap to rap the inside of the rim were the spokes are incase the tub got popped from the spokes
Cody, Maybe consider putting a tail rack and a Kriega (or similiar) bag on it, tools low on the bike in small "bolt to frame" box or tube, food and snacks up on a bar bag or tank bag ... basically, get everything hard or sharp off you and onto the bike leaving just soft items on your back... water, food, clothes etc etc. If you fall off and land on that ram ball mount or tools in your backpack it could be life-changing. Not trying to be a smart, just concerned for you. Take care.
The endurostar trail stand is super handy if you have to do tire repair so that you don't have to lay the bike down on it's side. Rok straps are nice too for strapping stuff down to the back of bike.
I like to carry a small light/holder, something like a license plate alight, to use as a test lamp. It really helps when trying to find a broken wire inside of loom or a failed component.
Cody, one super important item you may want to consider, because you work with machinery, knives, tools, axes, saws, anything that can cut or gouge. Give this a quick google and you will soon see the value. Cayenne red pepper powder.
Johnny Reb true. I was hoping that they would at least explain that... or something. But I'd love some wrangler star parenting tips being I just had a baby girl 3 months ago. Lol.
Very informative. When I rode years ago we carried a chain link and chain breaker for sure. Tylenol, antacid, sunscreen too maybe? Happy trails, I'm jealous!
I too, put a list of contents in all my kits and note where the item is located in the kit (i.e. main compartment, left side pouch, etc.). It's a quick reference if someone else needs to access items.
Hey Cody- making a nice wooden stand for your bike would make a great shop video as the snow gets deeper. And...itll get your pretty bike off of that milk crate :-)
Being in such close proximity to things like the saw, you may want to CYA in terms of water and add something like a metal bottle or nalgene incase the water bladder springs a leak
I like the standard and Phillips drivers you have in the tool kit, but when you were mentioned the spare chain links at the end, I would want something that has more versatility. I think you should add a regular flathead screwdriver. A heavy duty one could even be used as a pry-bar lets say if you bend a foot peg.
The rule in my house is: If you are going to leave home/camp, you will have, at the minimum, the items with you to shelter in place overnight, with an injured person. Can you not replace the boot lace with paracord? No sense doubling up like that if you don't have to. Also, I always print out a description of myself: moles, tattoos, scars, height, weight, hair/eye color, any prescription meds I have with me (including how many I pills I started with) and how many days planned to be out. This can help first responders know what meds might be in your system, or if you forgot to take something, or if you took too much of something. I do this for each of my family and always suggest friends do so, as well. I put it in a baggie and keep[ it in a common place someone would look for my ID. I keep my ID in the same baggie. This can help eliminate incorrect identification in a mass casualty situation
Tyler Weikert I carry a 6inch Crescent wrench as it fits in on the ktm and provides more flexibility for use. Downside is weight but a drill press can fix that.
Great Video - In your tool kit, I think the sockets in that plastic tube, if they are the factory Husky sockets, they are NOT 1/4" drive.. just be aware... I think they drive with 5mm Hex (the grey handle L Shaped tool that you have in there)
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I think its a realy smart idea to bring that bolt kit you were talking about. I am 17 and drove my bike (its a small 80cc twostroke with like 25000 miles on it) from Holland almost all the way to Germany witch is almost 100 miles it broke on me half way on the tripp and i had just a few tiny tools with me and a few bolts. The one bolt that sliped out was my gear oil bolt. I was so lucky i had one almost the right size bolt with me that i jammed in there. Walked my way to the closet gas station bought new gear oil and that saved my tripp
Cody, I just want to say that you are such a genuine guy. You never cease to make me laugh with your jokes, you always speak your mind and your ridiculously wise. Thank you for your contributions to my daily life!
I would add some Dielectric grease. I go 4-wheeling a lot and sometimes people's bikes will stall out in water or when it's wet and rainy. I've taken Dielectric grease and put it in the spark plug rubber, then the bike will start up.
Also I would suggest before going out put the Dielectric grease all over every electrical component connector on your bike before you go. I do this about every 3 months.
It looks like a decent kit, but it'll never be as good as the OSIS survival kit with the haircomb
A. G. 😂
How could he forget that????
LOL good stuff there !!! a comb ! haha
Wow, you’ve been here for awhile. Still amazes me how bad the matches were
So many rides would have been shortened by hours by having a saw. I put that one in my amazon wish list. Great to compare packs! Thanks for the video.
Just wanted to share a tip I learned about getting a tool kit together for a bike/atv or boat in my case. Every time that you go to work on your vehicle only use the tools in your pack. That way at home with no stress you can see if you actually need all the junk you threw in there or if maybe something would have been much easier with the addition of a tool. Hope that helps someone else the way it did me!
We use ram mounts at work in our vehicles and they are great. I highly recommend them.
That's good things to have, And I'd take my ACR Electronics, ResQLink, buoyant personal locator beacon.. It weighs less than 6 ounces, and it's just 4 1/2 inches long, and with a push of a button it will send help right away .. I think it's a must have if you're an angler, pilot or a back country adventurer..
extra spark plug, little bottle of 2stroke oil, extra gas line, clutch lever, break lever. and an extra exhaust spring.
all those things have been life savers on the trails for me. hope it helps
Jake zumberge buy decent bark busters you will almost never break a lever again or buy the bendable levers and then you wont break them.
Yeah good thinking!, I don't usually go out on crazy long isolated rides so I haven't invested in a survival kit..Usually when going far the most we worried about is staying hydrated, some snacks, and extra gas..a friend of mine dumped her bike in the water twice and we couldn't get it going.. some tools would have helped lol.. lucky thing was both times she was close to the road where I was able to get the truck+trailer to pick her up. Only thing that has happened to me in the last few years was when I was riding a trail and was at the furthest point away from my truck was I lost the back end and broke my clutch lever right off...it took me a little bit to get rolling again as I had to run with the bike and dump it into gear...after I was rolling I could shift without the lever.. was a close call but I made it out no problem.. anyway great advice Jake
my son and i mounted speakers and mic in our helmets and strap the beofengs on the pac.....absolutly love it ....just sharing a thought
A lot of motorcycle parts companies make a 1/4 t handle that you can use as a breaker bar or a screwdriver. The T handle really speeds up the process too. Highly recommend. Also Nitro Tape is a good thing to have, you can fix air boots, or coolant lines until you get back home. I’m interested in hearing more about your tow strap process would love to see a how to on that. Another thing that could be useful is some of those glass cleaning wipes to clean your goggles mid ride. Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Also a nice hax for this ram mounts is to place a large tube piece of electrical shrink wrap tubing around the ball so it doesn’t move around as easily when you are riding
You need rubber cement with the sticky tire repair sticks also keep them in a ziplock, they do dry out over time
A bandanna is awesome for all its normal uses, one thing I picked up from a wilderness first aid class I took (also a great idea for people who don't have all your training and experience) is a bandanna pre-printed with the patient assessment system they use. If you find yourself trying to remember what to do you have it right there and its not an extra thing to carry and you remember to always have a bandanna.
I would recommend two spark plugs not just one because it's a two stroke. A small roll of electrical tape and a mini pump bottle of WD-40 (not an aerosol can that never works) if some connections get wet. I've been there and used it before saved my feet from walking miles. A 2-way FRS GMRS radio with a shared emergency channel that whomever is at home knows. An extra shelter blanket if it rains you have one for the ground and one for overhead that you can tie up with the paracord. A good compass and map of the area you will be riding. Leave a map and the emergency contact information, phone numbers yours and home and the radio channel, posted on the dash of your vehicle and at home. All of this may add two pounds to your kit. I always tried to make sure my stuff that needs batteries uses the same size also but only having to carry two different sizes is not that bad. Don't forget some wet wipes, just saying, way better than leaves!
Add a really small mtb pump. These CO2 Cartridges are really convenient but they have not much volume in them and if they fail you are stuck. Also i would add a 150mm Knipex pliers wrench and a spoke wrench.
HVBasti. I am looking at buying some new pliers, How do you like your knipexes, would you recommend them? Thanks👍😉
Clay McCulloch I love my Knipex pliers. I own about 30 of them and they are just pure perfection.
Greets from Germany!
I'll second that. I bought my first pair of Knipex pliers about ten years ago and I've been buying only Knipex ever since, best pliers ever.
You will not be disappointed with tubeless, I run tubeless on my mountain bike and I love it, but FYI with the co2 inflator the co2 will leak out of the tire a lot quicker like 6 hours
Casey Drach in alot of countries riding on the road with any tubeless system is illegal and voids your insurance just to worn anyone thinking of using it go check thise things before using it on a motorbike.
wolfkabal yeah I could see some issues on dirt bikes with really rocky trails, I’m used to mountain bikes and this was the first time I’ve heard of it on dirt bikes but that’s some good information
The co2 is just to get u home and then u change the air
my tyres have had co2 in them for a year and its been no different than normal air whatsoever in ride feel
Wow Cody, just coming back to these vids as a fellow 300 2t dual sport rider. I just have to say 2023 you looks amazing man! I’ve lost over 200lbs in the past 6-7 years, so I really respect it!
If you need an emergency blanket that doesn't take up too much space, I think the SOL blankets are pretty good. They are far thicker than your average cheap $1-$2 emergency blanket and are reflective on the inside and orange on the outside. I recommend having a few of the two-person SOL blankets since they don't take up much space.
I usually hate to leave comments, but I just want to say that I really enjoy your content. With that out of the way, with your bandage and your quikclot, I would recommend a R.A.T.S. tourniquet. They're very light, and if the bandage, or quikclot don't work you can use it in an emergency. They're usable one or two handed. I know a lot of people back home (Maine) would encounter barbed wire fences, and I know that some of them would also recommend this. If you take it, great, if not, that is fine as well. I just wanted to give some food for thought!
*You need a little Ziploc for the small pieces in your tire repair kit!*
Living in Newfoundland, I usually use a small metal coffee can, add some bailing wire and fill the can with emergency/survival gear, wrap the entire can in duct tape (to resist contents getting wet or the can rusting) and add to my snowmobile, atv, boat, truck etc with the other items I figure I need (extra clothes, tarp, etc) that way i can remove the contents, Save the duct tape, and string the bailing wire on the can and I have something I can collect and boil water in as well as boil/cook food.
extra knife. not just a multi tool type one, but a small 3-4" fixed blade. like that blue neck knife you were talking about before.
My Dad used to bring home expired first aid kits ( Government stuff ) and I would take nearly every container I had, Make a "survival kit" and stash them around the yard, and around the neighbourhood. Never once needed them but the kits themselves were totally fun.
extra sparkplug vulcanizing black tape ,extra bolts nuts. i like the jumper wire good idea.good video.
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I carry 3 tyre levers
A adjustable and another spanner that is the right size for taking off my tyre co2 pump kit thing and 6 canisters headlamp first aid kit clutch cable repair kit spare link for a chain various bolts (had a exhaust fall off before it wasnt nice in first gear getting through bog without a exhaust) a spare front tube as a front tube will fit in the front and back
Camera batteries and sd cards
Spare gloves and bandana
Interchangable screwdriver
All allen key multitool thing
Thats about all i need to take apart nearly the entire bike.
With the tire plugs I’d recommend adding a small tube of rubber cement. Acts like a lubricant to insert, then adds to the bond.
Cody I use the Giant Loop Mojave saddlebags to carry most of my gear. Too hot here to wear a backpack. Then for spare tube and tire repair I have a Moose Racing front fender bag for tire tube and tire changing tools. I ride sometimes 60 miles from help all alone... so I went with an air cooled bike. I miss the power but if I wreck there's no easily damaged radiator. I love your Husky tho and and lust the power to weight ratio. I can ride that like my motocross bike. Gonna be 60 years old soon and its riding that keeps me young.
Carry a few wide (3/4" or so) "rubber bands" made out of an old rear inner tube from one of your bikes. These are great if you have a kickstand spring that fails, or a kick starter that's flopping around, maybe something that you need to quickly hold to the bike or together on the bike...I've even used them when I lost a return spring on a brake pedal.
Cody, I found a RUclips channel you would absolutely love. It's called Northmen and is a guild of traditional craftsman in Nordic countries. Please like so he sees this. Thanks and God bless!
Very nice, well thought out pack but there are a few lightweight items I would add. Length of paracord, superglue for wounds and assorted uses, couple feet of clear plastic tubing, dialectric grease or WD40 too get wet electrics back up and working and some form of tourniquet. Finally I would highly suggest you never wear the pack while riding. Use as a saddlebag over the tank or somehow behind the seat. If you come of the bike, and we all do, and land on your back you can get seriously injured. Even at lower speeds. Police officers can attest to this even wearing smaller items than the pack. I enjoy watching your videos too much to see you making them from a wheelchair. Lol at least until you hit 90 or so.
My survival kit is fairly similar, but want Cody along when I go riding, that tool set is great. The one thing he is missing is a small zip lock bag (find 'em at the dollar store) for those schrader valves; the first time he opens that in the mud they will be lost forever.
All great stuff! Only think I would suggest is swap out the camelbak for the military grade Source Hydration bladders. So much more rugged, also cheap to replace parts and have a better warranty.
Cody, you need to add a zip loc bag to catch oil, in the tool kit. Then to reinstall the oil, you just cut the corner of the bag and squeeze it back in. Hope this helps. God bless you.
I strap my tool kit to the rear seat rather than strap it round my waist, its more comfortable as its quite bulky and heavy which increases fatigue if its strapped to my waist but also its very hard and if you were to be thrown from your bike and landed on it with the small of your back it could cause a lot of damage. I keep my first aid kit and a mobile phone in my rucksack strapped to me because if I am thrown from my bike and I cant get back to the bike then that is what I will need. i'm really likeing the bike videos, i'd also love to see some mountain bike videos in the spring if you get the chance. Adam
Adam Cleminson I cringe when I see anyone carry anything around the small of their back. Knives or anything, one slip and your spine is toast. Alot of police officers have learned the hard way.
Adam Cleminson everyone i know that has ridden with tools strapped to the bike for a long time has regretted it because every one of them has had it rip open at some point not realised and had all their tools gone by the end of the ride. Strapping things to the bike is fine if you are riding desert or somewhere without brambles or any folliage but otherwise not a great idea.
we think VERY similar cody. I put together a dirt bike kit last year. And like you I have multiple kits. Hunting, range bag, dirt bike bag, etc etc etc. I have tried to start adding an inventory to each one to start getting more organized. Robbing peter to pay paul and bring the right gear has always been an issue for me. I may try your system for the flag tape and note for things taken out of a kit. My dirt bike bag is very similar to yours, but I really don't like wearing it as a fanny pack. Need a mounting system for it, but haven't come up with anything yet. I carry the tire repair kit over the front fender, but I'm carrying a spare tube, so I had to have more room than you did. They make a fender bag that works well for that purpose, so all tire repair stuff goes there on my bike. Tusk makes a tow strap kit that I mounted onto my number plate mounting bar on the handlbars. It comes in a package with a Velcro attachment, so its always on the bike. I will go back through my dirt bike kit, and see if I can fill in any holes for ya. Oh..and I really took your advice years ago about "working out of the kit you build. There are times when that is very important...such as your dirt bike repair kit, and my tool kit for my lawn care biz. I have a set of tools dedicated to that work, and Always do maintenance from that kit. If I dig into a different kit, I then evaluate whether or not the task dictates needing to add that particular item to my "dedicated" kit. I may break out my kit over the weekend and compare notes with ya. One add that I can think of right now is a few small pieces of emery cloth. weight nothing, and could be used to clean a fouled plug, clean a electrical connection, etc. Take care!
Good kit.
If I may make a suggestion or two.
Get a hard case installed on your bike somewhere, there are lots of options from plastic to metal. Mount it to the frame etc, in there I'd pack the spare lever, shift lever, nuts and bolts and the spare chain links etc. Seal it up good so it does not get water in it and it's always on that bike, it is bike specific equipment, and mounting it on the bike will save you packing a lot of extra weight around.
Cheers from Tokyo Japan
I like to keep a pair of basic safety glasses in my kit as a back up for my goggles. Great tip to work out of your riding tool kit so that you make sure it has what you need in it. keep up the good work I like the videos especially the enduro dirt bike and van updates.
personally out in the aussie bush the most I carry is a ladder belt with a bright orange knife on one side and a counterweight made out of a chain on the other using heavy duty mountain climbing grade carribinas to secure a few universal spanners and wrenches for repairs and ocasionaly a few water bottles held down with occy straps
Spark plug is a must with a 2 stroke. Happy riding!
One of the best things you can do is to make sure that your boy can mend and maintain his bike himself, you can get small bags that fit the rear mudguard so what i would do is make sure that he has one with some tools in it and a few first aid odds and ends
I usually zip tie my spare levers under my seat somewhere. If I can find a spot I like to do the same with spare cables and some fuel line. I like the fuel line over the tire reamer, never thought of that.
A 6 foot length of clear tubing in the main bag will let you get water from a place you can't reach and can also be used in an emergency to transfer fuel from one bike to another so also good to size it to the fuel line size of your bike.
Would it be worth it to get some saddlebags for the bike to carry the tools in so they are always with the bike rather then being on you.
Edit: what about adding a NIMH charger into the bikes electronics so you can recharge batteries as you ride? A 2 or 4 AA and AAA charger could be stashed somewhere and let you recharge the GPS and head light batteries if you keep a set of rechargeables.
Moose Racing Tow Buddy (MSR has similar tow strap) apx. 4"x 2" x 1" light, compact and surprisingly strong. Enjoy your new bike! Love my KTM 300
You could change out any nuts with nuts w/nylon inserts and not worry about them shaking off or loose. Add a couple cheap mylar blankets also to cut an x in and slip over your head in a pinch. Add a 4" or 6" adj Crescent wrench. Add or change out your multi tool with your multi tool Vice Grips . Always - a spare key in your pocket with your lighter and knife.
Great video ! Just a trick for you, I put my zipties strapped on the Bike under the seat, and I have added a 2 inch. ABS tube on the left side that follows the frame in the back, so that the most needed tools are always on the Bike and not on my back.
5 inch or 7 inch Vice grips will work as a shift lever or foot peg. And I’m sure you will find other uses when you’re broke down. Any Spring that is exposed you need a spare
Great video! I do a lot of backcountry snowmobiling, my cabin is 40 miles from the parking lot, and I would look into attaching the bike only items to the machine, and only carry the items you move from kit to kit on your person. Let the machine carry the load for you. Again thank your for the videos.
A roll of self fusing silicone tape would be really useful for so many things. I've used it many times, and the reputable brands (not Chinese) are superb if used as it should be. Once got me home across four countries from Luxembourg to northern U.K wrapped around a 4" split in a top hose on a tour bus when no new hose was available.
I did want to put an Amazon link in here but when I pasted it in the link was about 50 lines long. I'm sure X-treme self fusing tape will bring lots of results on a search though, that's all I put in.
A timely video for me as I have recently made my mind up to get back on two wheels and get extra enjoyment from my travels, road bike not dirt though.
Throw some dryer sheets in your pack they make it smell nice and double as an anti fog wipe for glasses and goggles has helped me numerous times with foggy lenses!
It may not sound the top quality but the composite ratchets from harbo freight would help to save weight
Cody i have a good friend that is permanently in a wheelchair from wearing a backpack on a dirt bike because he had a wreck when riding and the backpack caught on a tree causing his spine to snap so I would really recommend finding another way to carry the gear like attaching it to the bike it’s self with something like some tank saddle bags. Also I have wonderful news I’m going to be a father.
congratulations!
AKF .gaming thanks
When your riding anything including horses, a pack becomes a hazard. Use saddle bags. Limit what you have to belt carry.
The added weight increases your impact with the ground if you fall.
Congratulations. As a mountain biker there are many similar stories of broken backs from packs and alot of it also has to do with how you pack your gear; keep hard items away from your spine. 1 guy as an example crashed and landed on his pack having his tire pump snap his spine paralyzing him. Good on you for pointing that out.
giant loop make the best bike luggage for dirtbikes imho
Fiber Fix is very much like the material used in fiberglass casts mixed with a tape as I understand it.
Hi Cody, GPS is great but if you crash and it gets damaged then a map is a very useful item to have that does not weigh much.
A small pack of hand towels or cleaning wipes is nice addition.
I really enjoy the survival kit videos too.
Hey Cody, great vid bud. I don't ride MC's however, I do own a Honda Rancher 420 ATV used as a tool on my homestead. I have a gang box mounted on my rear rack that has pretty much of the same contents as you do with more goodies. One thing I do carry is a small bottle of quick setting Super Glue, "Bob's" brand to be exact for trauma wounds and general repair purposes. Thanks for sharing your time Cody. Love your channel mate.
You get as excited about dirt bikes as I do. It’s great to get out in the middle of nowhere on some single track or logging roads. 🙂
I run a Garmin 62 in a RAM mount on my mountain bike, and it has popped out of that holder before. I put a broccoli rubber band around it for piece of mind. For anyone using that mount, I recommend using the lanyard attachment on the gpsr or rubber band or something similar as backup/insurance. Other than that, the RAM mounts are great.
Nice kit!
I usually carry lubrication for my chain when motorcycling.
I like the kits so far.
That little breaker bar really seams to be a good idea.
But I really would ad in a second pair of those gloves, because they always fail on me and I would put the valves and that little adapter (adaptor?) in a small zip lock bag.
2x hose clips & 2x copper or steel bundy tubing to go with that hose you have on that reamer tool & fuel line joiners and duct tape for seat tears or plastic guard repairs etc.
Hey Wranglerstar! I've been trying to decide on a bike to get for some time now and seeing your Husqvarna 300 Te (which I had never seen before) has confirmed my decision to go ahead with one as well. Such great quality! Thanks for the videos as usual. Cheers from Idaho!
David J Woodbury get a four stroke
I'm not knocking Husky but do your research especially if you are new to dirt bikes and 2 strokes.
David J Woodbury I also live in Idaho and have ridden the big 500cc 2 stroke's and a lot of 4 strokes. And from what I have found the 450cc 4 strokes have just as much power as the big 500cc 2 stroke's! That being said if you plan on doing mostly mountain riding I would really suggest getting a 4 stroke! The 2 stroke's have a tendency of overheating if you don't have your RPM's running high.
Clyde Acor thank you. Ya I think I will go with the 4 stroke.
Mr Newcomb Gym fanatic ya I’m thinking the same
Mr. W. A must have in any kit, is toilet paper.. You'll thank me later.. lol.. Peace!
but he has a hankie and a beanie plus 2 socks !
what you not heard of using a few leaves or a bit of grass :P
I live in Florida and here you will get chiggers if you do that.. Been there done that, and now i take TP everywhere i go.. lol..
Use the pill stile compressed compressed towels for toilet paper and for removing oil from hands. Spare chain links with small breaker and 550 para cord for towing. I ride with others so I can get a little oil from each after sealing a cracked case. I also run a radiator hose from the carburetor to above the handle bars for water crossings. Be sure to seal the case joints as the cold water will suck water into the case. The green slime works well for small leaks as auto balances the tires for high speed.
A tip to every one a Good firestarter are tampons.. just put them on a stick and let them soke gasoline out of the tank. . // Swedish Magnus with bad english
I put the whistle on my backpack chest strap so I can get to it easily. My original thoughts were if I went off a trail and was injured I could use it to signal my riding buddies without having to dig for it. I've never use it for that purpose, but I have used it a few times to get the attention of a buddy that was out of yelling range.
HEY WRANGLERSTAR, LOOK INTO THE SAWYER WATER FILTERS THEY CAN FIT ONTO YOUR CAMELBAK. SO YOU CAN PUT PUDDLE WATER IN THE RESERVOIR AND YOUR GOOD TO GO!
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YES! Love my Sawyers. I recommend the squeeze and NOT the mini.The design of the mini is more prone to clogging.
Adam: yeah I know but it is better than getting dehydrated.
besides a little hot water rinse with lemon juice or baking soda will clean it right up!
nothing is "ew" if you're in a survival situation! haha
You might want to add a couple of glow sticks to your pack. If you attach one to the para cord, it's great for signalling for help at night (e.g. for helicopter rescue situations). If you swing it around your head, it literally turns 1 spot of light into a bulls eye for help to aim at.
I have a recommendation for you. Instead of the reusable Original Space Blanket that you are using I would suggest you look into the SOL Escape Bivy. Essentially it is similar to the space blanket you have, however, it is sewn into a bivy and you can purchase ones with waterproof/breathable fabric. This system provides superior shelter from the elements and also provides increased warmth over the blankets because it is an enclosed shelter. Check them out and add them to your kit! They make various models ranging from very cheap to nearly one hundred dollars.
I highly recommend a rear fender mounted tool bag, they're the same size and I see no downsides. I know KTM makes a nice one, so I'm sure a matching Husky one is available somewhere.
Heres a link to one: www.ktm-parts.com/27012978000.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9cjz05702AIV3ouzCh2CIggREAQYASABEgK04PD_BwE
And as you're on a 2 stroke, an extra spark plug would be the first thing I'd carry
This was amazing :) i ride alot of dirtbike. Most of the time i ride alone, and i Always wonder what i should pack :) havet been im trouble yet "knock knock on wood" now i have a super Nice guide :) i wish you was a snowmobiler to ;) keep up the Good work man :) grettings from Sweden the Home of mora ;) sorry for my bad English// Magnus A
Wranglerstar......must have for the kit! Check out the haywire klamper on you tube. It can be used to make hose clamps, hold the bike together, make crutches and too many other things to list. I made one but you can buy multiple versions of this tool.
Great video!! I always carry a compass with me also.
If your tool bag gets to heavy you can always hang it from the handle bars or put a small rack behind the seat to hold it ..
check your tires sizes but on my old bike i just pack a front tube for a extra tub that way i can put it in either front of back to get home, also a full roll of electric tap to rap the inside of the rim were the spokes are incase the tub got popped from the spokes
Cody, Maybe consider putting a tail rack and a Kriega (or similiar) bag on it, tools low on the bike in small "bolt to frame" box or tube, food and snacks up on a bar bag or tank bag ... basically, get everything hard or sharp off you and onto the bike leaving just soft items on your back... water, food, clothes etc etc. If you fall off and land on that ram ball mount or tools in your backpack it could be life-changing. Not trying to be a smart, just concerned for you. Take care.
The endurostar trail stand is super handy if you have to do tire repair so that you don't have to lay the bike down on it's side. Rok straps are nice too for strapping stuff down to the back of bike.
I like to carry a small light/holder, something like a license plate alight, to use as a test lamp. It really helps when trying to find a broken wire inside of loom or a failed component.
Cody, one super important item you may want to consider, because you work with machinery, knives, tools, axes, saws, anything that can cut or gouge. Give this a quick google and you will soon see the value. Cayenne red pepper powder.
I too have a Leatherman Wave and agree it is the best.i use it daily!!
Are there any new arrivals you forgot to mention ?
Corey Riley I know I keep watching every video hoping he says something
i keep thinking it'll be the last 2 seconds of a vid. lol
I think that maybe they want to keep that separate from the channel at this point
Corey Riley I know me too. Haha.
Johnny Reb true. I was hoping that they would at least explain that... or something. But I'd love some wrangler star parenting tips being I just had a baby girl 3 months ago. Lol.
A metal cup and a decent knife is always a good idea
Very informative. When I rode years ago we carried a chain link and chain breaker for sure. Tylenol, antacid, sunscreen too maybe? Happy trails, I'm jealous!
No chain link Cody, and something to push broken links out. And a couple of the inner links too in case you really mangle the chain.
Extra plug or two, a small pair of vise grips. (for broken shifter, broken brake or clutch arm.)
I too, put a list of contents in all my kits and note where the item is located in the kit (i.e. main compartment, left side pouch, etc.). It's a quick reference if someone else needs to access items.
Whenever I had a trailbike, I put on bark busters to protect the hands and levers.
Hey Cody- making a nice wooden stand for your bike would make a great shop video as the snow gets deeper. And...itll get your pretty bike off of that milk crate :-)
I always get great ideas from these videos. Thanks for sharing.
I bought the survival shovel because of you! I love it
Being in such close proximity to things like the saw, you may want to CYA in terms of water and add something like a metal bottle or nalgene incase the water bladder springs a leak
Try and get a hold of Kreiga backpack, tailback and fork tow loop. It’s all amazingly made and really tough
I like the standard and Phillips drivers you have in the tool kit, but when you were mentioned the spare chain links at the end, I would want something that has more versatility. I think you should add a regular flathead screwdriver. A heavy duty one could even be used as a pry-bar lets say if you bend a foot peg.
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Instead of the waist pack you can get a wolf man tank bag and a front fender back also a rotopax for gas would be cool too. Just and idea 💡
The rule in my house is: If you are going to leave home/camp, you will have, at the minimum, the items with you to shelter in place overnight, with an injured person. Can you not replace the boot lace with paracord? No sense doubling up like that if you don't have to.
Also, I always print out a description of myself: moles, tattoos, scars, height, weight, hair/eye color, any prescription meds I have with me (including how many I pills I started with) and how many days planned to be out. This can help first responders know what meds might be in your system, or if you forgot to take something, or if you took too much of something. I do this for each of my family and always suggest friends do so, as well.
I put it in a baggie and keep[ it in a common place someone would look for my ID. I keep my ID in the same baggie. This can help eliminate incorrect identification in a mass casualty situation
Put a spark plug and wrench in the kit because sometimes 2 strokes faul out plugs
Tyler Weikert I carry a 6inch Crescent wrench as it fits in on the ktm and provides more flexibility for use. Downside is weight but a drill press can fix that.
IMPORTANT TIP: Run extra brake cable along existing brake cable. Attach together with small zip ties.
Good video. Verry important to have the right luggage with you when you go adventure riding or camping!
Great Video - In your tool kit, I think the sockets in that plastic tube, if they are the factory Husky sockets, they are NOT 1/4" drive.. just be aware... I think they drive with 5mm Hex (the grey handle L Shaped tool that you have in there)