I carry most of what others have mentioned plus a few other things. Couple 'dog bone' wrenches. Small roll of heavy bailing wire along with zip-ties and my favorite......couple tubes of super glue. Why super glue? I learned from work long ago that instead of getting medical stiches for gashes I just use super glue and it works better. You'd be surprised out in the middle of nowhere how handy that becomes if you get cut/gashed.
For anyone above the border watching in Canada, the government has a free map called "Canada topo" it is free, doesn't need service also. You can track your routes, find your location, and send pins on your location. This can all be done by your cell phone :) . Things that I always carry on my sled. 1. Snowshoes 2. Axe 3. Lighter or matches 4. Water 5. Spare plugs and belt 6, a map or GPS system of going into new areas.
@@SwankyCatProductions I spend most of my time off trail, breaking into lakes and whatnot. Snowshoes have saved my life I'm sure by this point. Being able to pack a run , pack areas around the sled when stuck, use them as a snow shovel, and just getting me out when I needed to walk . Probably best piece of kit I've slung on the sled.
The VVmapping is a game changer riding in Michigan! Me and my dad can’t ride without it now. Because if a section of trail is bad you can see alternative routes to take on side roads. And for me I rarely ride alone and if I do I tell someone where I go and my wife has my find my friends on iPhone. But my things I always keep on my sled are a ratchet strap, spare belt, flashlight, spare gloves, multi tool, paracord, zip ties, and some clear fuel tubing for siphoning gas. Now the one thing I highly recommend is carrying a road side flare! Because that will get you a fire started no matter what if you gotta go into the night or stay warm. And I’ll bring a small wash rag to wipe off or clean your hands or soak in gas just in case you gotta start a fire.
Not silly at all !! you break down way out in the boonies, you really get a sinking feeling LOL. Just happen to notice, I know you have helmet communicators and that is awesome. Mirrors on the sled are a big help. Saves your neck and no one can come up right behind you and not know it. If you bring a ratchet strap, just make sure its a big enough one. You might have to have someone pull your sled back home. Good vids Ben. keep it up.
Thanks Todd! We love the communicators! That's a good point, bringing a ratchet big enough to do the job is definitely important, wouldn't want to bust it while trying to get yourself out!
I have a snobujie and ratchet strap and built a fluke. I carry, I've used it many times! I bury the fluke dig small trench to fluke center hook up strap bury it back up run it to snobujie come along and tighten the ratchet until snobujie is stretched out. Normal I make it move the sled a half inch so I know it's ready to come out. Then I jump on the sled and drive it out. Works really well. No more back aches for me
Bring a means to start a fire. I had a sled lock up at minus 36 Celsius. I keep a fire log matches and 2 lighters. My buddy laughed that I brought it. But he was the one warnings hands in it while I removed the drive belt. You can cut them to size.
You forgot a few things that are common sense but for the new cats out there. Start your day off with full gas and oil. Extra spark plugs and a basic tool kit. A strap to wrap around the drive clutch for when the rope brakes. Two wrenches to adjust track tension and learn how to do it in your garage. I’ve lifted one sleds bumper on top of another to get it off the ground in the woods. For older carbureted sleds that can be a pain to start a can of starting fluid. A shot of ether and new plugs will get that cat purring down the trail after a late night pit stop 🍻
Thanks! What the heck I didn't realize they gave me a link with an expiration date... Sorry, I've got links to the small and larger version now. The small one can jump up to a 6L gas engine so that should be more than enough for a sled if that's what you want it for haha.
As others have said...VV mapping is a game changer for sure. Just got back from the UP and the turn by turn was spot on but even better was the "points of interests" showing fuel spots on the trail. A fuel stop in Brevort on the map that wasn't listed on a downloadable app saved my trip as VV showed fuel while others did not.! Also what mount are you using with your garmin. Appears to be pretty stout.
Nice! Yeah I've used the directions a few times, pretty cool not to have to stop and figure out which way to go at every intersection. If you search for Swanky Cat GPS I've got a few videos on it. Basically some action camera brackets, works ok.
A Little trick I’ve learned is if your hands get really cold put them on your stomach under your coat they will warm up a lot faster then anything else
Sorry about the branches at the end of the video. A couple of us went out last week to better clear that section of the Y-trail but obviously missed some. There was a lot of wind damage through there this year. Also, let me know if you want to take a ride in the groomer someday.
My guess is you were in there after this was filmed... I don't remember when exactly this was but I've got a bit of a backlog of footage I'm trying to burn through so I'd bet you already took care of it. I'll definitely have to do that, thanks!
Honestly the trails around my place are some of my favorite but I would like to get up into the national forest near Wabeno or out west near Perkinstown just because I like the woods there.
I carry most of what others have mentioned plus a few other things. Couple 'dog bone' wrenches. Small roll of heavy bailing wire along with zip-ties and my favorite......couple tubes of super glue. Why super glue? I learned from work long ago that instead of getting medical stiches for gashes I just use super glue and it works better. You'd be surprised out in the middle of nowhere how handy that becomes if you get cut/gashed.
New subscriber here! Loving your snowmobile content after just 2 videos. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Welcome Mitch! I'm glad to hear that!
For anyone above the border watching in Canada, the government has a free map called "Canada topo" it is free, doesn't need service also. You can track your routes, find your location, and send pins on your location. This can all be done by your cell phone :) . Things that I always carry on my sled. 1. Snowshoes 2. Axe 3. Lighter or matches 4. Water 5. Spare plugs and belt 6, a map or GPS system of going into new areas.
Very good info, thanks!
@@SwankyCatProductions I spend most of my time off trail, breaking into lakes and whatnot. Snowshoes have saved my life I'm sure by this point. Being able to pack a run , pack areas around the sled when stuck, use them as a snow shovel, and just getting me out when I needed to walk . Probably best piece of kit I've slung on the sled.
The VVmapping is a game changer riding in Michigan! Me and my dad can’t ride without it now. Because if a section of trail is bad you can see alternative routes to take on side roads. And for me I rarely ride alone and if I do I tell someone where I go and my wife has my find my friends on iPhone. But my things I always keep on my sled are a ratchet strap, spare belt, flashlight, spare gloves, multi tool, paracord, zip ties, and some clear fuel tubing for siphoning gas. Now the one thing I highly recommend is carrying a road side flare! Because that will get you a fire started no matter what if you gotta go into the night or stay warm. And I’ll bring a small wash rag to wipe off or clean your hands or soak in gas just in case you gotta start a fire.
Yeah they are nice! Huh looks like I need to add a few things to my list, good info thanks!!!
Not silly at all !! you break down way out in the boonies, you really get a sinking feeling LOL. Just happen to notice, I know you have helmet communicators and that is awesome. Mirrors on the sled are a big help. Saves your neck and no one can come up right behind you and not know it. If you bring a ratchet strap, just make sure its a big enough one. You might have to have someone pull your sled back home. Good vids Ben. keep it up.
Thanks Todd! We love the communicators! That's a good point, bringing a ratchet big enough to do the job is definitely important, wouldn't want to bust it while trying to get yourself out!
I have a snobujie and ratchet strap and built a fluke. I carry, I've used it many times! I bury the fluke dig small trench to fluke center hook up strap bury it back up run it to snobujie come along and tighten the ratchet until snobujie is stretched out. Normal I make it move the sled a half inch so I know it's ready to come out. Then I jump on the sled and drive it out. Works really well. No more back aches for me
That's awesome!!!
Bring a means to start a fire. I had a sled lock up at minus 36 Celsius. I keep a fire log matches and 2 lighters. My buddy laughed that I brought it. But he was the one warnings hands in it while I removed the drive belt. You can cut them to size.
HOW about a half roll of toilet paper? Tree bark or pine needles NOT GOOD
Yep have at also!👍🏼
Lmao, good call!
As a farmer I have a roll of TP in every piece of equipment we use.
You forgot a few things that are common sense but for the new cats out there. Start your day off with full gas and oil. Extra spark plugs and a basic tool kit. A strap to wrap around the drive clutch for when the rope brakes. Two wrenches to adjust track tension and learn how to do it in your garage. I’ve lifted one sleds bumper on top of another to get it off the ground in the woods. For older carbureted sleds that can be a pain to start a can of starting fluid. A shot of ether and new plugs will get that cat purring down the trail after a late night pit stop 🍻
All very good info thanks!
Your getting in some sledding this year :-)
Ever chance I get!
Cool video, as always! Hey what's that jump pack link again? Looks like the link has expired to check it out. Thanks!
Thanks! What the heck I didn't realize they gave me a link with an expiration date... Sorry, I've got links to the small and larger version now. The small one can jump up to a 6L gas engine so that should be more than enough for a sled if that's what you want it for haha.
@@SwankyCatProductions That's it! Thank You so much.
As others have said...VV mapping is a game changer for sure. Just got back from the UP and the turn by turn was spot on but even better was the "points of interests" showing fuel spots on the trail. A fuel stop in Brevort on the map that wasn't listed on a downloadable app saved my trip as VV showed fuel while others did not.!
Also what mount are you using with your garmin. Appears to be pretty stout.
Nice! Yeah I've used the directions a few times, pretty cool not to have to stop and figure out which way to go at every intersection. If you search for Swanky Cat GPS I've got a few videos on it. Basically some action camera brackets, works ok.
A metal water bottle will freeze to your lips in the cold
True
A Little trick I’ve learned is if your hands get really cold put them on your stomach under your coat they will warm up a lot faster then anything else
I usually put them in my armpits! Haha
Sorry about the branches at the end of the video. A couple of us went out last week to better clear that section of the Y-trail but obviously missed some. There was a lot of wind damage through there this year. Also, let me know if you want to take a ride in the groomer someday.
My guess is you were in there after this was filmed... I don't remember when exactly this was but I've got a bit of a backlog of footage I'm trying to burn through so I'd bet you already took care of it. I'll definitely have to do that, thanks!
If you could go tomorrow anywhere in Wisconsin to snowmobile, where would it be? I use travel wi for snow reports but it isn’t updated enough..
Honestly the trails around my place are some of my favorite but I would like to get up into the national forest near Wabeno or out west near Perkinstown just because I like the woods there.
What comm system are you using? Fine for the elements I gather?
BT-S2 - Link in the video description. Yeah they work for hours with no issues in the cold!
@@SwankyCatProductions Awesome. Thanks. 👍
What kind of headsets are you using for communication?
BT-S2 communicators www.amazon.com/gp/product/B088ZH2V1P/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=swankycatprod-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B088ZH2V1P&linkId=9ff73e47d97a01a215893f15e7400789
What kind of cam are you using on the front of your sled?
360, link is in the description for it and the rig.
What garmin are you using? I have an older garmin that I am looking at figuring out how to upload the map system.
60LM, if yours has an SD slot it should be able to take maps.
Appreciate the video but alot of gibberish at the beginning. Of course I won't have cell reception in the mountains. I'm not snowmobiling in town
I appreciate the feedback, thank you. I wish we had mountains here!