What to pack for a day on the mountain

[16t3]

I'm a flat lander that is somewhat new to the mountain riding,only go once maybe twice a year for the last few years. What all should be packed for the day. We have always had shovels probes and rented beacons,now recently purchased beacons and air bag. What does everyone take along for the day, thanks

 

[snowcannon]

I'm a flat lander that is somewhat new to the mountain riding,only go once maybe twice a year for the last few years. What all should be packed for the day. We have always had shovels probes and rented beacons,now recently purchased beacons and air bag. What does everyone take along for the day, thanks

Toilet paper...

 

[CatMan16]

Toilet paper...

In a zip lock bag. With spare socks.

 

[catinthehat]

I'm a flat lander that is somewhat new to the mountain riding,only go once maybe twice a year for the last few years. What all should be packed for the day. We have always had shovels probes and rented beacons,now recently purchased beacons and air bag. What does everyone take along for the day, thanks

You have your work cut out for you picking the valuable info out of the responses. I carry at least two ways to light a fire, some form of space blanket, a packet of instant soup; hot chocolate, basic minimum to survive a night if needed.

 

[52weekbreak]

Enough food and water for two days. Also extra socks, gloves and a I am thinking of picking up an emergency bivy bag https://www.trekkinn.com/outdoor-mountain/lifesystems-survival-shelter-4/136487886/p Always have a basic first aid kit handy.

I also carry a ratchet strap and snobungee. As pointed out, communications is important so Spot and Inreach should be in your group.

 

[RXN]

Here's what I pack
Knife
Saw
Fire start
Matches
Extra gloves
Small tool kit
Pull cord to start off the clutch
Flash light
GPS
Extra batteries
Toilet paper
Flares
Radio
Cell phone with SPOT connect
I don't eat a lot when I ride but I still pack extra food.
Extra water
Extra shovel
Whistle
Hot packs
Goggle antifog wipes
1st aid kit
Leather man
Crescent wrench
Extra balaclava
Extra goggles
Extra socks.
Beer stays back at the room

 

[snowcannon]

Here's what I pack
Knife
Saw
Fire start
Matches
Extra gloves
Small tool kit
Pull cord to start off the clutch
Flash light
GPS
Extra batteries
Toilet paper
Flares
Radio
Cell phone with SPOT connect
I don't eat a lot when I ride but I still pack extra food.
Extra water
Extra shovel
Whistle
Hot packs
Goggle antifog wipes
1st aid kit
Leather man
Crescent wrench
Extra balaclava
Extra goggles
Extra socks.
Beer stays back at the room

Which of the items do you carry on your sled and which in your backpack? What size is your backpack?

 

[RXN]

Which of the items do you carry on your sled and which in your backpack? What size is your backpack?

Most everything is in my backpack. Which is huge and heavy. Luckily I am fairly big.
The tools for the sled stay on the sled as does the extra shovel.
Couple bottles of water on sled. A few in my pack.
Food is in both sled and pack.
1st aid kit is in pack.
Saw is in sled. (Need a smaller on for pack)
Extra gloves in pack.
GPS in handle bar bag.
Phone and spot and radio in pack.
Matches and Fire start in both.
One shovel in pack. Probes in pack.
Diabetes kit in pack. Pretty much everything else is in my pack.
In the sled i have mechanics wire. Zip tires. Pink ribbon.
Basic tools for minor sled repair.

 

[pano-dude]

That's pretty close to what I carry. I have moved most of it off my back to the sled. Tunnel bag, bar bag seat bag. A full 40l pack wears a guy down.
Extras I have are a down jacket, rope, belay device, 2 pullys and a harness, duct tape and a tin coffee can to heat water for soup/hot chocolate.

 

[snowcannon]

That's pretty close to what I carry. I have moved most of it off my back to the sled. Tunnel bag, bar bag seat bag. A full 40l pack wears a guy down.
Extras I have are a down jacket, rope, belay device, 2 pullys and a harness, duct tape and a tin coffee can to heat water for soup/hot chocolate.

That's why I asked about pack size. I have a 32L and it already feels heavy...

 

[RXN]

I can't recall my pack size. I think it's over 40. But it is not an avy pack.

I carry most In my pack incase I get separated from my sled.

 

[~Rowdy~]

I'm a flat lander that is somewhat new to the mountain riding,only go once maybe twice a year for the last few years. What all should be packed for the day. We have always had shovels probes and rented beacons,now recently purchased beacons and air bag. What does everyone take along for the day, thanks

Check out this thread.

https://www.snowandmud.com/snowmobile-chat/114868-carry.html#post2463884

 

[16t3]

Thanks for all the posts,lots of great ideas and looks like I need to go shopping. What is the difference from the spot and in reach

 

[Rbrduk]

In reach has two way communication.

 

[Zacs Avy Crew]

We feel the In Reach is a better tool for your tool box. It has the ability to pre-program some text messages such as "Going to be late, just having fun", "Going to be late engine trouble", "Need help send with gas/tools" up the the worst ones "Need medical/SAR help pass location on, medical emergency" etc. With these kind of tools it's really easy to send out a quick message to your back up so they can get the ball rolling. If you get an In Reach put it on a year plan so if you do not use up your minutes they will roll over to the next month instead of losing them completely. Feel free to check our website for a guide to what the Zacs instructors carry personally and a few in the group will carry. They have chosen each item for durability, pack ability and usability versus the cost. Rule of thumb is "If you need it to survive it should be on your back" a good fitting backpack (regular or avy bag) makes carrying it pretty easy.

http://zacstracs.com/backcountry-gear/

 

[Dooitorbust]

I have a 30 liter ABS bag. On my back:
Jet boil
First aid kit
Bivvy sack
Fire starter kit with 3 different ways to start a fire.
Pencil flares
STIHL pruning saw.
Zip ties
Headlamp
Flashlight
Spare AAA
spare AA
Pocket knife
Leather man
pencil and note pad (in first aid kit)
Bca link radio
Small cobra radio (Incase someone in my group forgets a radio)
Complete change of clothes from head to toe, including wool socks, wool long underwear, wool mid layer, heavy mitts, spare toque, heavy gloves and balaclava all vacuum packed together.
Shovel
Probe
Hot pockets
Fully loaded it’s 20 pounds. I’d rather have it and not need it.

 

[Ballzdeep]

I have a 30 liter ABS bag. On my back:
Jet boil
First aid kit
Bivvy sack
Fire starter kit with 3 different ways to start a fire.
Pencil flares
STIHL pruning saw.
Zip ties
Headlamp
Flashlight
Spare AAA
spare AA
Pocket knife
Leather man
pencil and note pad (in first aid kit)
Bca link radio
Small cobra radio (Incase someone in my group forgets a radio)
Complete change of clothes from head to toe, including wool socks, wool long underwear, wool mid layer, heavy mitts, spare toque, heavy gloves and balaclava all vacuum packed together.
Shovel
Probe
Hot pockets
Fully loaded it’s 20 pounds. I’d rather have it and not need it.

I don't pack half of that stuff, but i will be from now on. hearing to many bad story's and i don't want to be the next one...so thanks for this. One question, what is Leather man?

 

[Dooitorbust]

I don't pack half of that stuff, but i will be from now on. hearing to many bad story's and i don't want to be the next one...so thanks for this. One question, what is Leather man?

Basically the MacGyver of multi tools.
You don’t have to pack absolutely everything either, you can split it up the big stuff among your group. Best to prepare as if you were going to spend a night alone on the mountain, separated from your sled and injured. It sounds unlikely, but it’s entirely possible. Another item I would like to invest in is an InReach or a Spot.

 

[SLEDBUNNYRACING]

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Basically the MacGyver of multi tools.
You don’t have to pack absolutely everything either, you can split it up the big stuff among your group. Best to prepare as if you were going to spend a night alone on the mountain, separated from your sled and injured. It sounds unlikely, but it’s entirely possible. Another item I would like to invest in is an InReach or a Spot.

I always prepared for a night alone on the Hill. There was the guy last year who got separated from his group and spent the night. It happens.
And Multitools are the best.

 

[16t3]

Thanks for all the replies. We went to fernie last week and before we left I loaded up my avi pack thinking it was pretty heavy but after we road the first day I never even noticed the weight