The worst is when you go riding and someone expects you to have the tools for their bike and parts. They breakdown and ask if I have an 11mm or something odd and I only carry what my bike requires. People need to watch your video and ride prepared. Good video as always.
As an off-road enthusiast, you should not be using Camelbak products. Camelbak supports groups like the Sierra Club which actively works to close public land to motorized use. Throw that backpack in the trash and buy something from Klim or other off-road supporting company that fights to keep trails open.
Ah man really?!? Thats sucks, i ride in California with all the red and green sticker bullshit. The number of trails are sparse around here already. We don't need people closing down trails, a few dirt bikes riding around isn't going to destroy the planet. But of coarse nobody is worrying about big company's bellowing out gallons of toxic shit into our atmosphere every second. :)
+Kyle Riggs Guess what...every time you register your bike, you are paying the people that shut down trails too... doesn't mean you don't register your bike. I see your point though. I got a good deal on a great pack and bought it. Certainly not going to throw it in the trash, but I do see your point.
I always carry a couple of $5 or $10 bills for whatever... emergency gas money, oil or just be nice to someone who tows me back to the truck if needed. Make good to those who help you in need. Another thing I have had to use at least once was a tow strap that can be used to lower a bike over a ledge (long enough). If you ride in the mountains and like to be off the beaten path, you can get in trouble where you can't get back up the hill for whatever reason. I have indeed belayed two bikes over a 25ft "rock band" which allowed us to keep going down a gully until we found an actual trail again. This is an exception of course but it is something to think about when you choose your tow strap. If it's short, make sure your buddy carries one too. It doesn't have to be climbing rope or whatever, just a strap will do. I have ridden with people who hate to carry stuff. In the real world of trail riding, that can spell trouble if everyone "travels light". Be prepared and most importantly, take care of your bike and don' t just show up for the annual trail ride with a bike you haven't looked at since last year when it broke down. I've met plenty of those on my rides...
I carry one spare master link....along with 4 CO2 cyls, a tow strap, a small curved jaw Vice Grip, a Motion Pro 1/4" dr socket/bit set, flashlight and a headlamp style flashlight in addition to most of what you already listed.
This would have saved us an entire day of riding drove an hour to get there and didnt make it 500 ft into trails on sunday no stores open or had anything in stock. Very over looked part!
Thank you so much for doing this. i just picked up my first bike yesterday and having a good starting point in what to bring with me is incredibly helpful.
thanks for the vid. What I have started to do is to take some of the weight off me & onto the bike. Tools & essentials that I use or take on every ride go into a little pack secured to my rear fender. It makes a huge difference letting the bike carry some of the load. one of the 'essential' items in my bike pack is JB weld (or weld putty)... has saved us on rides numerous times. other useful items (that weren't mentioned) I always carry include: spare master link & mini chain press; weatherman or decent multi tool; tow strap; spare shifter; safety wire & pliers; some cash & medical insurance card. What we used to do in our riding group when I lived in South Africa, was have little decals made with our name, blood type, & emergency contact numbers on....we used to stick them on our helmets. cheers
leatherman muliti tool are great for cutting wire out of bikes tyre if that were to happen, they also contain a knives and act as needle nose pliers if needed. FYI great video, keep it up mate
And another good idea is to install your clip on the inside of your chain (the side facing the tire) helps to avoid knocking it off on a big rock or whatever.
When I ride off road, i ride mostly in National forests so I bring a water filtration device. Just in case I'm stuck out in the woods or run out of water. I carry the water filtration straw, in addition to most of the things you mentioned.
Camelback is a huge tree hugger company who are not friendly to us off road types! Buy your hydration/back pack from a company who are moto friendly! Leatt and Ogio are two companies who make a superior product to the Camelback.
I do a lot of solo riding and carry a spot personal gps tracker to send for help if I need to. You can set them up to send for help from friends/family, and you can always press the SOS button to send for emergency services if you really mess up. Handy since there is no cell service in most of the places I ride, 4x4, hunt and fish, etc. I also keep a trace device mounted in my airbox so I can find the bike if it "goes missing" out of the back of my truck.
Good video. Years ago I had a bad day in Moab UT not bringing enough water. I wasn't just thirsty but shaking from dehydration. Water purification tablets or a water filter would be critical in the desert. Also an ace bandage for a broken hand, torn acl, etc is important. I bring a slightly bigger pack to carry a fleece or water proof garment. If you have to stay the night it gets very cold. Even in the desert. Especially in the mountains. Your videos are awesome. Learned a lot. Thanks.
Stefan C it's also not a bad idea to take a lose dose aspirin. never know when u or someone with you as a riding buddy could have a minor or major heart attack for prolonged or aggressive riding. better to be safe than sorry to save a life long enough for first responders to arrive.
Drill a small hole in you clutch and brake levers about 2 inches from the end . They will break there 1st and it will leave you enough to use until you replace it.
Both of my KTMs also have that . ( XCW-300/13 & XCF-W-250/13 ) I also use cycrapro-bend hand guards .( love not having my fingers wacked in tight north eastern type terrain) if you break a leaver your handle bar is probably in 2 pieces :) . I enjoy your videos ! Keep up the good work! marty
Where we ride can be quite hilly, and if you snap a chain you are stuffed! or just break down. I carry a block and tackle and light rope. It's a climbers pulley system and are less then a couple hundred grams. Means we can pull our bikes up the steepest of hills if ever needed.
Maybe I missed it but food like beef jerky or something. Anything. Always be prepared for an unexpected night out. It's a worst case scenario but I try to be as prepared for the unexpected as possible as I ride alone. Stay safe👊
I would add a small tactical flashlight or headlamp, safety whistle and bug spray if you're riding in a place that has mosquitoes. Another tip is to always let someone know where you will be riding in case you become incapacitated.
Good video. I usally bring: 2 bottles of water and 1 energy drink(gatorade-pepsi), chocolate, that same KTM tool kit + vice grips, couple tie wraps, spark plug, phone, cash, clutch lever. I try to save weight with the tire kit, been lucky since I've put heavy duty tubes, but it's a gamble... You're right, never enough water!
Great message... Myself I keep my tools separate from my survival kit.. and I carry a bunch of stuff.. also a good tow line wich I have used before with my buddy, twice so far.. even Paracord doubled up has worked for me..I towed a drz 400 out of the woods and he has towed me once.. Paracord is awesome.. Robert Jr NJ here and xr650 owner
Found a must have in the first aid kit. EYE DROPS!! found these to be extremely helpful when a buddy gets something in the eye. instead of rubbing it or digging it out making things worse or ruining a ride flush it out with some eye drops. Saves water too
I know this is an old video but I'd also like to add taking aspirin. A buddy of mine had a heart attack on the trail and the aspirin did help until he could get medical attention.He's doing fine, as well. Thanks for the videos, Kyle!
Fastenal has a rock solid small first aid kit. I don't work for nor support them like that, but it's in my fishing bag, another in my k5. Good kit. Real good.
I bring an anti gravity jump starter every ride I do (especially at night). I had a bad experience with my light draining my battery in a 24 hour race, and had to ride a whole lap in total darkness going up vertical hill climbs, a motocross track, bark busting trails, and sketchy fire roads. Absolutely the scariest thing to have clear visibility from a good headlight to absolutely nothing. Also a flashlight of some sorts ofcourse)
Hey, I love your channel man keep up the great videos. I have gotten lost riding down in Panguitch Utah, (It got dark fast) almost ran out of gas before I found a gas station in the middle of nowhere and didn't have any money on me. Now, among other things, I carry cash with me everywhere I go!
I ride my Beloved 1996 RM250 and it’s absolutely my baby anyway. I ride by myself 100 percent so I always carry a small thing of Pepper spray. Just in case. By the way, great Video. The small bottle of Premix is brilliant!!!!!! I never even thought about that. That’s going back n my backpack Today!!!!
REI makes a few GREAT first aid kits that are small enough to fit into small packs but carry all the essentials. I bring the Backpacker Mountain Series Medical Kit when I go backcountry snowmobiling in the winter and I have the Ultralight Watertight 0.7 Medical-kit for when I take my bike out. I have added some things to both kits but both kits are great bases for a kit.
Awesome job with these videos!!! They're much appreciated!!! One thing I'd suggest carrying (and not to cut down on clean packed water) would be a Lifestraw brand water filter. They're light, small, and work great. I've used mine a number of times on long hot rides when I've used up what I packed.
I like to carry a tow strap, epoxy putty to fix a cracked case, wire ties , a leatherman , several common bolts , nitrile gloves in addition to the minimum tools . I try to keep it light .
Hi mate, other things to consider are 2 part metal putty, (great for fixing holed radiators...don't ask how I know this..) a compression bandage, good old duct tape and a small selection of 6-8mm nuts and bolts ect... If you ever make it to Brisbane Aust hit me up and I'll show you some great trails...
+Matt Nelson Awesome, I didn't know they were doing that! I'm planning on releasing a Lectron review video today or tomorrow. Just putting the finishing touches on it.
This is fine for big city types who just go play for a few hours not too far from a highway. Here in the Northern ROckies we carry full survival gear. If someone is injured they may have to spend a night in summer temps that can go to 0 degrees. I highly recomment SPOT or INREACH...plan for thw WORSt and you will usually be pleasantly surprised. If things do go south you will be ready
The 2 additional items I carry are a Spot tracker GPS (very handy especially if you ride alone). Second is a 10" folding hand saw. It's quite light and allows me to do a little trail maintenance after a good wind storm.
I have added fuses 10A to be exact to my riding tool kit as last ride I blew one on my 200EXC resulting in no electric start, but I'm sure other bikes have fuses for FI and other electrical systems which if the fuses blow could be quite a pain.
Don't know what's in your med kit now but one good source of advice is RUclips paramedics. The best advice I got is lots of tape and pads, because you're not going to be breaking into the kit for bumps and scrapes, when you go into the kit is usually for something very serious only to find that what's supplied won't do the job. That's not when you want to find out. Tape and pads, and for crush and break injuries be willing to sacrifice your jerseys for slings.
Our family has ID tags on our camelbacks with insurance, allergies, phone numbers etc, in case one of us crash & no other family member is around. Paramedic & doctors dislike mystery meat! also some change for a drink or phone & some 550 cord (just in case)
Personally I feel a spare chain and chain breaker are important. Been riding with a lot of friends on anything from dirt bikes to modified chain driven lawnmowers and needed a chain repair.
Hi when I was riding 30 years ago I always had a spare chain link stored on my clutch cable also the lever you had as spare has the ball smashed off, Please don't make the mistake I made after changing a broken lever to my spare with ball missing I landed on it, it penetrated my chest protector and punctured my left lung it made a difficult ride to hospital
Contrary to the keypad warriors! You did a good job! If u maintain yr bike u don't need "anything" but that is usually not the case! KTM has a great emergency kit, 1 of the best in the industry (I have had 6 bikes of all flavours!) U supplemented it very well! 1st Meeting the biological needs of the rider (light weight food and water) and then 2nd the mechanical needs of the bike is the priority? Everyone has their own ideas on what u should carry. Get on RUclips, and learn what u r comfortable with? I tend to carry a lot of gear to help other people (& bikes) I ride with. I am old and don't ride aggressively, but I can keep up with all the young people! Plus they r more than happy when I ride up when the chips r down (bikes r broke or injuries have happened). I digress, good job.
I take a small can of WD40 as ride in wet conditions also spare fuel line for fuel transfer,circlip for front sprocket,chain link joiner,and metal putty to fix holes in gearbox casings...all pretty lightweight
Great ! when are we going riding! Lol. have a great holiday! Hope Santa bring you a yz 250 x to review . Looks like from the past reviews you done......I will get a honest one.!!!
get some wrap around brush guards and you don't need the extra clutch/brake lever. get a co2 kit and you don't need the big hand pump. a tow rope is a must.
One note on ibprofen. It is a vasodilator. Meaning that it thins the blood. It might be good for swellings but there is no guarantees you won't have anything more serious in the rest of the trip and if you were to have something more serious like internal bleeding, last thing you want is a vasodilator. If we are talking about the worst of the worst, it might make the difference between like and death. You should ask your pharmacist or your doctor which painkiller is best for your first aid needs.
Thanks Dirt Brother. I've been considering the tubliss system for the rear tire of my woods bike (several punctures of rear tire)now likely to do both! Good show!
Great info! Thank you. On the video that followed this you are washing your bike with a nifty brush. You mentioned purchasing it from Amazon. Can you provide the info for it? We can use your amazon link and purchase it. BTW, I just used your RockymountainATV link to purchase boots. I hope it helps you keep these great videos coming!
Here in CA BCM rifles are not on the roster for legal weapons to purchase. We can only buy Uppers and parts from them. Good ole CA keeping us safe from ourselves, gotta love it... Another reason I love UT and ID, you can CCW, buy supressers, SBRs...pretty much anything. Take care
A water bottle full of 93 octane that's just what I run but all the other stuff you said minus the first aid kit. I'm just not going to bandage myself up I have a full set of gear and if I ever do come in a situation where I would need a first aid kit I'm running back to the truck haha.
I ride Ocala National forest. There are about 80 -100+ miles of trail systems. Bear spray or a gun( if law permits) to defend against Florida panther or bear in an emergency situation (rare) . The bear here are use to loud dirtbikes and quads. Some stand in the dead center of the trail, look at you and go on about their way. ALWAYS carry candy or something high in sugar. My in laws blood sugar drops sometimes and a star burst or piece of chocolate under the tongue will balance things out for a little when we're a few miles in. Those are probably some of the things I'd add to your already superb list.
If you use the ARC Memlon Composite unbreakable levers there is no need to ever carry extra levers in your pack. They are made out of a bendable composite material and will bend instead of break like metal levers. If you crash and bend them you can easily bend them right back into place and keep going. I have had some nasty wrecks on mine over the years and I just bend them back into place. They are expensive but, they will be the last levers you will ever buy. They are used by tons of MX and almost all Endurocross pros. Also, they use a different leverage point so they are buttery smooth to pull.
Love the channel Kyle - your comments on concussions are completely inaccurate however. First, ibuprofen slows clotting time, but its not an incredibly material thing. Second, and more importantly, a concussion does *not* involve a brain bleed. A brain bleed is something far more severe, and something that likely will require search and rescue to help with. In the event of a concussion, the goal should be to get the person out *without* another head injury. NSAID's are not going to materially change the healing of a concussion either way (pulling inflammation off may actual prove to be a good thing for preventing cell death). Anyway, just had to comment on this one!
+Dirt Bike Channel yeah $9K is a waste on a similar bike. Would you really like to buy another 300 for your garage? I'd rather have a 500 4T, would you? Would be great if you could borrow a Beta to test ride! Can't wait till manufactures start making 2T fuel injection bikes!
Gowen Getter When I owned 2 300's at the same time, it was a little redundant. I'd like to try the 500, or a 200. I'm not excited for the extra weight and cost that 2t fuel injection is sure to bring with it.
bailing wire, spot or Delorme tracker and look into the uswe or kriega hydration packs my uswe f6 is so comfy you won't realize how much that camelbak will fatigue u.
Nice video. Last ride a nail punctured my tire and my tubliss.it ruind my say What can you do in that situation? Ive rode my way back on the tank and changed the tubliss with a tube.
Cotton balls covered in vaseline to start fires, a metal match fire starter, iodine tablets or survival straw and a solid water container to hold water. Maybe even a heavy duty extra large trash bag or a small 5'x7' tarp. If you ever get injured way out on the trail and the weather sucks you have to be ready to hold out until help arrives.
paper towels and shoe sting are good to have clipped a tree and ripped the end of my finger off used paper towels to cover and a shoe string to tie it off rode 10 miles out the woods like that
Your riding pack is great just add some money in case you need to fill up on gas where i live i just get my pack and hop on my bike then ride about 10 mile s fown the rode to where we meet up we often go to eat and stop to get gas
Is nobody here a Boy Scout? A paper map and compass are essentials for me. They don't require batteries and always work in a pinch. In regards to fire you can also stuff a grip of dryer lint into a ziplock with your lighter to start a fire. It weighs nothing and compresses flat and burns like mad.
Coyote Moto, riding in the backcountry out west is much different than other areas of the US. Grew up riding east coast barely carrying anything. Usually could walk out in less than an hour or so to a road and probably run into someone on the trail. Now live and ride in Colorado and carry more than what’s in this video. I’ve been on single/double track in the Rockies for 125 miles between towns and not seen a single person other than my riding buddy. No cell service. The aggressive terrain and rapidly changing weather in sparsely populated areas can put you in a bad spot really quick even without mechanical problems.
The worst is when you go riding and someone expects you to have the tools for their bike and parts. They breakdown and ask if I have an 11mm or something odd and I only carry what my bike requires. People need to watch your video and ride prepared. Good video as always.
+Bryson Stafford Those dudes are the worst!
sledding in the winter I carry a couple tampons . dip them in the gas tank and you have a Firestarter that burns for ever !!
that isn't where I thought you were going with the tampons :)
+Dirt Bike Channel LOL..... but they are a sweet Firestarter. .you'll have to try it
Chris Ian Roberts no they are not, that’s bad information and I’m pretty sure you’ve never stopped a real bleed.
😂😂😂 I thought you was a fellow female at first I was like “yes gurl we gotta stay strapped” then I was like “oh dang...a fire starter huh?” 😂
Derek Hayes seriously, it actually would work against clotting
As an off-road enthusiast, you should not be using Camelbak products. Camelbak supports groups like the Sierra Club which actively works to close public land to motorized use. Throw that backpack in the trash and buy something from Klim or other off-road supporting company that fights to keep trails open.
Ah man really?!? Thats sucks, i ride in California with all the red and green sticker bullshit. The number of trails are sparse around here already. We don't need people closing down trails, a few dirt bikes riding around isn't going to destroy the planet. But of coarse nobody is worrying about big company's bellowing out gallons of toxic shit into our atmosphere every second. :)
+Kyle Riggs Guess what...every time you register your bike, you are paying the people that shut down trails too... doesn't mean you don't register your bike. I see your point though. I got a good deal on a great pack and bought it. Certainly not going to throw it in the trash, but I do see your point.
I always carry a couple of $5 or $10 bills for whatever... emergency gas money, oil or just be nice to someone who tows me back to the truck if needed. Make good to those who help you in need.
Another thing I have had to use at least once was a tow strap that can be used to lower a bike over a ledge (long enough). If you ride in the mountains and like to be off the beaten path, you can get in trouble where you can't get back up the hill for whatever reason. I have indeed belayed two bikes over a 25ft "rock band" which allowed us to keep going down a gully until we found an actual trail again. This is an exception of course but it is something to think about when you choose your tow strap. If it's short, make sure your buddy carries one too. It doesn't have to be climbing rope or whatever, just a strap will do.
I have ridden with people who hate to carry stuff. In the real world of trail riding, that can spell trouble if everyone "travels light". Be prepared and most importantly, take care of your bike and don' t just show up for the annual trail ride with a bike you haven't looked at since last year when it broke down. I've met plenty of those on my rides...
UtahRiders True you can easily crash so I would bring a wallet and money
I carry one spare master link....along with 4 CO2 cyls, a tow strap, a small curved jaw Vice Grip, a Motion Pro 1/4" dr socket/bit set, flashlight and a headlamp style flashlight in addition to most of what you already listed.
This would have saved us an entire day of riding drove an hour to get there and didnt make it 500 ft into trails on sunday no stores open or had anything in stock. Very over looked part!
Thank you so much for doing this. i just picked up my first bike yesterday and having a good starting point in what to bring with me is incredibly helpful.
thanks for the vid. What I have started to do is to take some of the weight off me & onto the bike. Tools & essentials that I use or take on every ride go into a little pack secured to my rear fender. It makes a huge difference letting the bike carry some of the load. one of the 'essential' items in my bike pack is JB weld (or weld putty)... has saved us on rides numerous times.
other useful items (that weren't mentioned) I always carry include: spare master link & mini chain press; weatherman or decent multi tool; tow strap; spare shifter; safety wire & pliers; some cash & medical insurance card. What we used to do in our riding group when I lived in South Africa, was have little decals made with our name, blood type, & emergency contact numbers on....we used to stick them on our helmets. cheers
+Rob Botes Got any decent ways of securing them to front or rear fender and ideas of bags to hold the gear?
+Rob Botes Cool ideas. The pliers are in the took kit most of the time, but you've got come cool ideas here.
leatherman muliti tool are great for cutting wire out of bikes tyre if that were to happen, they also contain a knives and act as needle nose pliers if needed. FYI great video, keep it up mate
You should pack some clip-style chain links if you dont run a riveted chain! Those can save your day!👍🏻
+slopestyler95 Good idea.
+Dirt Bike Channel Friday Dec. 18 @ 3:30 were you in Eastern Oregon?
+MuTe Nope.
And another good idea is to install your clip on the inside of your chain (the side facing the tire) helps to avoid knocking it off on a big rock or whatever.
When I ride off road, i ride mostly in National forests so I bring a water filtration device. Just in case I'm stuck out in the woods or run out of water. I carry the water filtration straw, in addition to most of the things you mentioned.
I always carry my phone, gopro battery, a power bank just to be able to charge my phone up again ,zipties and sometimes maybe duct tape.
+NTKLife Duct tape should have been on my list!
Discovery channel made a great episode where they tried out duct tape survival :) You should check that out
Camelback is a huge tree hugger company who are not friendly to us off road types! Buy your hydration/back pack from a company who are moto friendly! Leatt and Ogio are two companies who make a superior product to the Camelback.
I do a lot of solo riding and carry a spot personal gps tracker to send for help if I need to. You can set them up to send for help from friends/family, and you can always press the SOS button to send for emergency services if you really mess up. Handy since there is no cell service in most of the places I ride, 4x4, hunt and fish, etc. I also keep a trace device mounted in my airbox so I can find the bike if it "goes missing" out of the back of my truck.
+TRX250r08 Pretty good idea.
Good video. Years ago I had a bad day in Moab UT not bringing enough water. I wasn't just thirsty but shaking from dehydration. Water purification tablets or a water filter would be critical in the desert. Also an ace bandage for a broken hand, torn acl, etc is important. I bring a slightly bigger pack to carry a fleece or water proof garment. If you have to stay the night it gets very cold. Even in the desert. Especially in the mountains. Your videos are awesome. Learned a lot. Thanks.
Quick-Clot and tourniquet aren't a bad idea too.
Stefan C have it in my bag
Stefan C it's also not a bad idea to take a lose dose aspirin. never know when u or someone with you as a riding buddy could have a minor or major heart attack for prolonged or aggressive riding. better to be safe than sorry to save a life long enough for first responders to arrive.
Maybe add an emergency blanket? Shade in the summer and warmth in the winter plus super light weight and cheap.
Not a bad idea.
Also.. carry a nice pillow..
Drill a small hole in you clutch and brake levers about 2 inches from the end . They will break there 1st and it will leave you enough to use until you replace it.
KTM has a stress point designed into the lever, so I don't need to do it on my orange bikes.
Both of my KTMs also have that . ( XCW-300/13 & XCF-W-250/13 ) I also use cycrapro-bend hand guards .( love not having my fingers wacked in tight north eastern type terrain) if you break a leaver your handle bar is probably in 2 pieces :) . I enjoy your videos ! Keep up the good work! marty
Or get asv levers
Where we ride can be quite hilly, and if you snap a chain you are stuffed! or just break down. I carry a block and tackle and light rope. It's a climbers pulley system and are less then a couple hundred grams. Means we can pull our bikes up the steepest of hills if ever needed.
+Enduro Trail Riding Nice!
I love riding on a trail.. I never forget my backpack ...
You forgot to mention that the water can double as coolant in a bad situation
Lol unfortunately been there done that
Maybe I missed it but food like beef jerky or something. Anything. Always be prepared for an unexpected night out. It's a worst case scenario but I try to be as prepared for the unexpected as possible as I ride alone. Stay safe👊
I would add a small tactical flashlight or headlamp, safety whistle and bug spray if you're riding in a place that has mosquitoes. Another tip is to always let someone know where you will be riding in case you become incapacitated.
Small vise grips and an extra chain link are good too have. Use the vise grips to remove/install the clip.
Good video. I usally bring: 2 bottles of water and 1 energy drink(gatorade-pepsi), chocolate, that same KTM tool kit + vice grips, couple tie wraps, spark plug, phone, cash, clutch lever. I try to save weight with the tire kit, been lucky since I've put heavy duty tubes, but it's a gamble... You're right, never enough water!
+mark grenon Thanks for chiming in.
Great message... Myself I keep my tools separate from my survival kit.. and I carry a bunch of stuff.. also a good tow line wich I have used before with my buddy, twice so far.. even Paracord doubled up has worked for me..I towed a drz 400 out of the woods and he has towed me once.. Paracord is awesome.. Robert Jr NJ here and xr650 owner
You should add a tube of aluminum JB weld to your pack. I've used this a few times with cracked cases etc on the trail.
Found a must have in the first aid kit. EYE DROPS!! found these to be extremely helpful when a buddy gets something in the eye. instead of rubbing it or digging it out making things worse or ruining a ride flush it out with some eye drops. Saves water too
+Cowboy2659 Good idea.
I know this is an old video but I'd also like to add taking aspirin. A buddy of mine had a heart attack on the trail and the aspirin did help until he could get medical attention.He's doing fine, as well. Thanks for the videos, Kyle!
Fastenal has a rock solid small first aid kit. I don't work for nor support them like that, but it's in my fishing bag, another in my k5. Good kit. Real good.
I bring an anti gravity jump starter every ride I do (especially at night). I had a bad experience with my light draining my battery in a 24 hour race, and had to ride a whole lap in total darkness going up vertical hill climbs, a motocross track, bark busting trails, and sketchy fire roads. Absolutely the scariest thing to have clear visibility from a good headlight to absolutely nothing. Also a flashlight of some sorts ofcourse)
+Gunnar Kranenburg Not a bad idea to have a flash light.
Hey, I love your channel man keep up the great videos. I have gotten lost riding down in Panguitch Utah, (It got dark fast) almost ran out of gas before I found a gas station in the middle of nowhere and didn't have any money on me. Now, among other things, I carry cash with me everywhere I go!
+Chantelle Atkinson Good idea.
I ride my Beloved 1996 RM250 and it’s absolutely my baby anyway. I ride by myself 100 percent so I always carry a small thing of Pepper spray. Just in case.
By the way, great Video. The small bottle of Premix is brilliant!!!!!! I never even thought about that. That’s going back n my backpack Today!!!!
I always take my Glock obviously.
hahaha
REI makes a few GREAT first aid kits that are small enough to fit into small packs but carry all the essentials. I bring the Backpacker Mountain Series Medical Kit when I go backcountry snowmobiling in the winter and I have the Ultralight Watertight 0.7 Medical-kit for when I take my bike out. I have added some things to both kits but both kits are great bases for a kit.
love your channel man.. great stuff! currently overseas in south korea missing riding time.. your vids keep me grounded. thank you!
South Korea! Hopefully you make it home soon.
I'm digging the BCM T-shirt! I have a 14.5 myself. Great video as always.
+Hulley29 I love my 16 inch BCM upper. I've got the 15 KMR on there too. Really nice upper.
Awesome job with these videos!!! They're much appreciated!!!
One thing I'd suggest carrying (and not to cut down on clean packed water) would be a Lifestraw brand water filter. They're light, small, and work great. I've used mine a number of times on long hot rides when I've used up what I packed.
+Ted Tuttle Good plan.
I like to carry a tow strap, epoxy putty to fix a cracked case, wire ties , a leatherman , several common bolts , nitrile gloves in addition to the minimum tools . I try to keep it light .
Hi mate, other things to consider are 2 part metal putty, (great for fixing holed radiators...don't ask how I know this..) a compression bandage, good old duct tape and a small selection of 6-8mm nuts and bolts ect... If you ever make it to Brisbane Aust hit me up and I'll show you some great trails...
+Matt Graham Very good suggestions.
Great video and channel kyle. I ordered a lectron the other day. They must love you cause your video is one that they sent out with their info.
+Matt Nelson Awesome, I didn't know they were doing that! I'm planning on releasing a Lectron review video today or tomorrow. Just putting the finishing touches on it.
This is a very nice topic to make videos about, very nice, I have been watching some of your videos.
Thanks!
This is fine for big city types who just go play for a few hours not too far from a highway. Here in the Northern ROckies we carry full survival gear. If someone is injured they may have to spend a night in summer temps that can go to 0 degrees. I highly recomment SPOT or INREACH...plan for thw WORSt and you will usually be pleasantly surprised. If things do go south you will be ready
A good idea for the med kit would be a small but loud whistle, silver emergency blanket, snake bandage. Thanks
The 2 additional items I carry are a Spot tracker GPS (very handy especially if you ride alone). Second is a 10" folding
hand saw. It's quite light and allows me to do a little trail maintenance after a good wind storm.
+GPR Enterprises Both are great items to have!
I have added fuses 10A to be exact to my riding tool kit as last ride I blew one on my 200EXC resulting in no electric start, but I'm sure other bikes have fuses for FI and other electrical systems which if the fuses blow could be quite a pain.
Don't know what's in your med kit now but one good source of advice is RUclips paramedics. The best advice I got is lots of tape and pads, because you're not going to be breaking into the kit for bumps and scrapes, when you go into the kit is usually for something very serious only to find that what's supplied won't do the job. That's not when you want to find out. Tape and pads, and for crush and break injuries be willing to sacrifice your jerseys for slings.
Our family has ID tags on our camelbacks with insurance, allergies, phone numbers etc, in case one of us crash & no other family member is around. Paramedic & doctors dislike mystery meat! also some change for a drink or phone & some 550 cord (just in case)
great vid, keep up the good work... ill add extra oil, just enough to dump in fresh ones if needed due to water intake.
Personally I feel a spare chain and chain breaker are important. Been riding with a lot of friends on anything from dirt bikes to modified chain driven lawnmowers and needed a chain repair.
Hi when I was riding 30 years ago I always had a spare chain link stored on my clutch cable also the lever you had as spare has the ball smashed off, Please don't make the mistake I made after changing a broken lever to my spare with ball missing I landed on it, it penetrated my chest protector and punctured my left lung it made a difficult ride to hospital
With long distance, tiers and oil also, extra light when main light have issue.
Contrary to the keypad warriors! You did a good job!
If u maintain yr bike u don't need "anything" but that is usually not the case!
KTM has a great emergency kit, 1 of the best in the industry (I have had 6 bikes of all flavours!)
U supplemented it very well!
1st Meeting the biological needs of the rider (light weight food and water) and then 2nd the mechanical needs of the bike is the priority?
Everyone has their own ideas on what u should carry.
Get on RUclips, and learn what u r comfortable with?
I tend to carry a lot of gear to help other people (& bikes) I ride with.
I am old and don't ride aggressively, but I can keep up with all the young people!
Plus they r more than happy when I ride up when the chips r down (bikes r broke or injuries have happened).
I digress, good job.
I take a small can of WD40 as ride in wet conditions also spare fuel line for fuel transfer,circlip for front sprocket,chain link joiner,and metal putty to fix holes in gearbox casings...all pretty lightweight
Excellent video. Thank you!
I'd add a skull light, strap it on your helmet if your bike doesn't have a headlight.
Extra master link! good idea! The best is having a friend that has enough stuff for the two of ya! LoL
+singletrackfun34 I'm usually that guy...
Great ! when are we going riding! Lol. have a great holiday! Hope Santa bring you a yz 250 x to review . Looks like from the past reviews you done......I will get a honest one.!!!
get some wrap around brush guards and you don't need the extra clutch/brake lever. get a co2 kit and you don't need the big hand pump. a tow rope is a must.
Very good video. Thank you.
One note on ibprofen. It is a vasodilator. Meaning that it thins the blood. It might be good for swellings but there is no guarantees you won't have anything more serious in the rest of the trip and if you were to have something more serious like internal bleeding, last thing you want is a vasodilator. If we are talking about the worst of the worst, it might make the difference between like and death. You should ask your pharmacist or your doctor which painkiller is best for your first aid needs.
Thanks Dirt Brother. I've been considering the tubliss system for the rear tire of my woods bike (several punctures of rear tire)now likely to do both! Good show!
BCM and KTM! you have good taste sir!
Great info! Thank you. On the video that followed this you are washing your bike with a nifty brush. You mentioned purchasing it from Amazon. Can you provide the info for it? We can use your amazon link and purchase it. BTW, I just used your RockymountainATV link to purchase boots. I hope it helps you keep these great videos coming!
Great vid. BCM makes great weapons too.
+christian seely Yeah, I'm a BCM fan for sure.
Here in CA BCM rifles are not on the roster for legal weapons to purchase. We can only buy Uppers and parts from them. Good ole CA keeping us safe from ourselves, gotta love it... Another reason I love UT and ID, you can CCW, buy supressers, SBRs...pretty much anything. Take care
at work sizing propellers....cant wait to get home and watch the last two vids....upping your upload game!! Yipee!! liked without watching!
+Cogerino86 Thanks a bunch.
Get a med glue it can replace stitches for a short period of time and some rolled up bandages
i really like your videos, i find them really interesting!
+loreighter888 Thanks brother!
About a foot of coiled up baling wire.
A few large zip ties.
Some Gorilla tape wrapped around water bottle.
A water bottle full of 93 octane that's just what I run but all the other stuff you said minus the first aid kit. I'm just not going to bandage myself up I have a full set of gear and if I ever do come in a situation where I would need a first aid kit I'm running back to the truck haha.
I ride Ocala National forest. There are about 80 -100+ miles of trail systems. Bear spray or a gun( if law permits) to defend against Florida panther or bear in an emergency situation (rare) . The bear here are use to loud dirtbikes and quads. Some stand in the dead center of the trail, look at you and go on about their way. ALWAYS carry candy or something high in sugar. My in laws blood sugar drops sometimes and a star burst or piece of chocolate under the tongue will balance things out for a little when we're a few miles in. Those are probably some of the things I'd add to your already superb list.
+Belicose777 Thanks for the additions to the list.
If you use the ARC Memlon Composite unbreakable levers there is no need to ever carry extra levers in your pack. They are made out of a bendable composite material and will bend instead of break like metal levers. If you crash and bend them you can easily bend them right back into place and keep going. I have had some nasty wrecks on mine over the years and I just bend them back into place. They are expensive but, they will be the last levers you will ever buy. They are used by tons of MX and almost all Endurocross pros. Also, they use a different leverage point so they are buttery smooth to pull.
+TasteDeathLiveLife I have one of the unbreakable levers. Not completely sold on any one brand of them yet.
If your riding in remote areas a GPS tracker/SOS device like a Spot3 is a good idea.
Maybe on the electric start only bikes one of those mini jump starter packs :)
+daniel bon That is a funny one!
Love your vids! Thanks for uploading. BCM shirt but no CCW with you on rides??
+Chad Sullivan I leave my guns at home. Too heavy :)
+Dirt Bike Channel this would be the best channel if you added gun videos as well
+lifetime13 ruclips.net/video/Z3FnOAc1Kf8/видео.html
Two 6 inch vice grips , two dozen 8 inch zip strips , twelve squares of chux wipes . (Besides the stuff Kyle brings)
Maybe to much??? I need KTM tools - kit and duck tape and of course water. Great video like usually.
Love the channel Kyle - your comments on concussions are completely inaccurate however. First, ibuprofen slows clotting time, but its not an incredibly material thing. Second, and more importantly, a concussion does *not* involve a brain bleed. A brain bleed is something far more severe, and something that likely will require search and rescue to help with. In the event of a concussion, the goal should be to get the person out *without* another head injury. NSAID's are not going to materially change the healing of a concussion either way (pulling inflammation off may actual prove to be a good thing for preventing cell death).
Anyway, just had to comment on this one!
Great video as usual. If you could do the Beta 300 2016 that would be great... I'm I terraced in the electronic oil injection :)
+Gowen Getter If only I had an extra 9 grand laying around! I have to buy my own bikes, so it's tough. I hope to get a chance to try on though...
+Dirt Bike Channel yeah $9K is a waste on a similar bike. Would you really like to buy another 300 for your garage? I'd rather have a 500 4T, would you? Would be great if you could borrow a Beta to test ride! Can't wait till manufactures start making 2T fuel injection bikes!
Gowen Getter
When I owned 2 300's at the same time, it was a little redundant. I'd like to try the 500, or a 200. I'm not excited for the extra weight and cost that 2t fuel injection is sure to bring with it.
Merry Christmas bro
I always carry some mixed gas on long rides in something like a water bottle then I put them behind my number plate or in my bag
That is a good idea.
Great Vid, useful too!
bailing wire, spot or Delorme tracker and look into the uswe or kriega hydration packs my uswe f6 is so comfy you won't realize how much that camelbak will fatigue u.
I agree after switching from camelback to uswe....night and day. Love the uswe setup.
No you probably carry some either 33 vinyl tape or the silicone tape you mentioned when you had the radiator problem.
Can I get a dirtbike?
Nice video. Last ride a nail punctured my tire and my tubliss.it ruind my say What can you do in that situation? Ive rode my way back on the tank and changed the tubliss with a tube.
Cotton balls covered in vaseline to start fires, a metal match fire starter, iodine tablets or survival straw and a solid water container to hold water. Maybe even a heavy duty extra large trash bag or a small 5'x7' tarp. If you ever get injured way out on the trail and the weather sucks you have to be ready to hold out until help arrives.
+MrRickyrecon Good ideas.
paper towels and shoe sting are good to have clipped a tree and ripped the end of my finger off used paper towels to cover and a shoe string to tie it off rode 10 miles out the woods like that
Your riding pack is great just add some money in case you need to fill up on gas where i live i just get my pack and hop on my bike then ride about 10 mile s fown the rode to where we meet up we often go to eat and stop to get gas
Personally I think the most important thing for a bag is a strap keeping it on because they will slide down your arms and try to fall off
Pretty good preparation dude
Very good
I think ducktabe is a must
Not a bad idea. Just hard to carry it without the roll.
Is nobody here a Boy Scout? A paper map and compass are essentials for me. They don't require batteries and always work in a pinch. In regards to fire you can also stuff a grip of dryer lint into a ziplock with your lighter to start a fire. It weighs nothing and compresses flat and burns like mad.
How far into the woods is this guy going?!
Coyote Moto, riding in the backcountry out west is much different than other areas of the US. Grew up riding east coast barely carrying anything. Usually could walk out in less than an hour or so to a road and probably run into someone on the trail. Now live and ride in Colorado and carry more than what’s in this video. I’ve been on single/double track in the Rockies for 125 miles between towns and not seen a single person other than my riding buddy. No cell service. The aggressive terrain and rapidly changing weather in sparsely populated areas can put you in a bad spot really quick even without mechanical problems.
I take a couple survival blankets and waterproof matches
How do you not foul a plug?? That my number 1.. Along with some visegrips(a plug socket is damn near impossible for a 01 KTM 300 exc
Go to skinny medic's channel or order the amp 3 edc med kits
paper map of where you are going is a must as well. Drop and smash your phone ....
Kyle, Why the tire pump versus C02 Cylinders? Do you run slime in your Tubliss wheels?
Get one of those waterproof cases for your spark plug. If you swamp yourself and your bike your plug will be dry.
You forgot the beer!!
+Full Throttle495 Crap!
I’ve been wondering how you carry gas and in what sort of container. I’ve heard you say that you do.