What do you guys carry in your trail pack?

GREAT topic. Matt, any fix is only temporary, unless it works :D

"Quicksteel" has saved us numerous times, more than any single "tool" we carry (3 riders).

Once fixed a large hole in a rim on an ATV, 4 years ago-ish, never fixed it right because it doesn't leak. LONG way from truck. Glad we didn't have to tow that with a bike LOL (that ATV rider now rides a 2011 GG EC300)

Once fixed a hole in a 4T crankcase from hitting a rock. Oil leaking everywhere, laid on its side, dried and buffed with sandpaper, applied
Quicksteel, 15min later riding again. NEVER replaced the ignition cover because it never leaked.

Once fixed a broken radiator (again LONG ways from truck) where the nipple broke off the lower part of the radiator (yes the lower aluminum nipple sheared off from hitting a large fixed tree branch, which passed right under the scorpion rad guard and hit the nipple/rad hose connection). It still doesn't leak, and my buddy has been riding it like that since March this year.

etc etc. you get the idea. I don't leave home without it.
 
This is a good thread. Too many times we see riders out on the trail with a 50 pound fanny pack full of junk tools that don't even fit the hardware on his bike, or that guy that carries nothing and depends on the kindness of strangers to bail him out when things go wrong!
 
I've also fixed a few engine cases with quick steel. Great stuff. Alumaseal is nice to have for radiator punctures as well. Just pour it in and go. I carry some 5 min JB weld too but the quick steel typically beats it. I've used the JB weld to put a sole back on a boot out in Moab for a friend. That was a few years ago and he's still riding on it. I also put a few stitches in it with some safety wire.

Just yesterday we were in Green River UT and a friend blew out his knee down in a wash. We were able to use a tow strap and duct tape to wrap his knee up enough for him to ride back to the truck.
 
Rod Overstreet said:
This is a good thread. or that guy that carries nothing and depends on the kindness of friends to bail him out when things go wrong!
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This was me on a tough dual sport ride a couple weeks ago.

I thought we were heading out on a typical jeep rd/gravel road d/s ride, but turned into a miles long, rock infested, uphill feathering the clutch in 1st gear ride.

I dropped my Orange 450 4 stroke once. I just stepped off the bike when I got wedged in between a couple big rocks. Picked the bike up while it was still running and all seemed fine.

A little farther up, I was waiting for my friends to pick their way through a really rough section and the dreaded steam started coming up between my legs.

I had bent one of the tabs on the rad, causing the air scoop to press against the fan shroud & causing the fan to hit the shroud and blowing the fuse.

I had zero tools with me, I'm embarrassed to admit. I was going to let the bike cool , fill the rad from my camelback and head back the way I had just came.

My friends, who were now past the rough section and waiting for me, walked back down to check on me. Long story short, One of them whips out a 8mm t wrench and we had the seat, tank and shrouds off in no time. A pair of 6"vice grips came out of nowhere and the tab on the rad got straightened.
My other friend pulls out a short section of 14 gauge wire to jump the fuse and some electrical tape to seal it up.

We re-installed everything, filled the rad from the Camelback, bled the system after letting it run for minute or two. And we (I) were back in business, like nothing had ever happened. I managed to complete the days ride, thanks to my well prepared friends.

I will be wearing my fanny pack from now on.

RB
 
RBrider said:
This was me on a tough dual sport ride a couple weeks ago.

I thought we were heading out on a typical jeep rd/gravel road d/s ride, but turned into a miles long, rock infested, uphill feathering the clutch in 1st gear ride.

I dropped my Orange 450 4 stroke once. I just stepped off the bike when I got wedged in between a couple big rocks. Picked the bike up while it was still running and all seemed fine.

A little farther up, I was waiting for my friends to pick their way through a really rough section and the dreaded steam started coming up between my legs.

I had bent one of the tabs on the rad, causing the air scoop to press against the fan shroud & causing the fan to hit the shroud and blowing the fuse.

I had zero tools with me, I'm embarrassed to admit. I was going to let the bike cool , fill the rad from my camelback and head back the way I had just came.

My friends, who were now past the rough section and waiting for me, walked back down to check on me. Long story short, One of them whips out a 8mm t wrench and we had the seat, tank and shrouds off in no time. A pair of 6"vice grips came out of nowhere and the tab on the rad got straightened.
My other friend pulls out a short section of 14 gauge wire to jump the fuse and some electrical tape to seal it up.

We re-installed everything, filled the rad from the Camelback, bled the system after letting it run for minute or two. And we (I) were back in business, like nothing had ever happened. I managed to complete the days ride, thanks to my well prepared friends.

I will be wearing my fanny pack from now on.

RB
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You bled the radiator of trapped air...AND the head I hope?
 
For tools I carry a T handle with 8, 10, and 12mm sockets. 8, 10, 12 combo wrenches, a few loose allens, A leatherman, some small 6" channel locks, a combo screwdriver, Zip Ties of various sizes, JB Weld, a few odd and end bolts, some safety wire, electrical tape, and a few butt connectors.

The rest of my trail pack consists of a small first aid kit, a cheap tow rope (great for pulling bikes up tough hills), some GU packets, and other trail snacks for long rides.


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There is ALWAYS that guy....In my case a couple of years ago at the LBL 200, this guy held me up for over an hour, because he didn't have a wrench to remove the valve stem nut and rim lock nut. It's my fault for loaning him the wrench but I felt bad after watching him go from rider to rider, and nobody offered him the tool.

In short...if your going on any ride, take the tools with you to do the basics.

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My trail riding pack is much more extensive, but here is my race pack for enduro....I carry the most common tools needed for quick adjustment or minor repair as you can see, in addition to a paper towel (I use this instead of a panty shield in my helmet to stop sweat from running into my goggles, and change to a fresh one at the gas stop or as needed) A surgical towel and a pair of surgical gloves. I have found the gloves very useful in several different situations.

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Rod Overstreet said:
My trail riding pack is much more extensive, but here is my race pack for enduro....I carry the most common tools needed for quick adjustment or minor repair as you can see, in addition to a paper towel (I use this instead of a panty shield in my helmet to stop sweat from running into my goggles, and change to a fresh one at the gas stop or as needed) A surgical towel and a pair of surgical gloves. I have found the gloves very useful in several different situations.

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:eek: no zip ties ?
 
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