I broke 3 ribs in my back 6 years ago. Pain was horrible for the first week. But it subsided quickly after that. I found sleeping on my back was best. Side put a lot of pressure on them.
These sleds go a long way on Zero bars. A couple years ago I was Zero bars and fuel light on 5 K from renshaw cabin in headlight deep snow. I drove back to the cabin and was going to dump my Jerry in there, but decided not too cause I wanted to know how far the sled would make it on fuel...
First accessory I bought for my sled was a spare key. I have never ridden without. I have also never needed it. But better to have and not need then need and not have.
That's not surprising with his stupid spending. It would be nice if we could one day get rid of the tax and spend politicians who don't know the meaning of fiscal restraint.