| Taking your ATV for an overnight camping trip is a | | | | - Matches or fire starter |
| great way to get away from it all. With your | | | | - Clothing and toiletries |
| all-terrain vehicle, you can avoid the crowded | | | | - Rain gear |
| campgrounds and find hard-to-access camping sites | | | | - Garbage bags |
| that offer one-of-a-kind views and a total escape | | | | Pack heavier items towards the bottom of the ATV |
| from civilization. With an ATV drop rack and bag, you | | | | rack as a base; then pile lighter items on top. |
| can do just that. | | | | Lightweight, bulky items (like sleeping bags) you can |
| The best way to pack your utility quad for a | | | | strap down on top of the load with bungee cords, |
| camping trip is to use ATV front and rear racks and | | | | but seal them in a plastic garbge bag first in case of |
| a rack pack. Tailgate style or drop racks make for | | | | rain. Try to include items that can serve more than |
| easy loading and unloading and give you extra space | | | | one purpose in order to cut down on extra luggage |
| to stash your cargo. An ATV luggage bag fits nicely | | | | and weight. Also, keep items that you need to |
| on the front or rear of your quad and helps keep | | | | access frequently at the top of your ATV bag. |
| your cargo clean and dry. Make sure your rack bag is | | | | Balance the load out from the front rack to the rear |
| waterproof to seal out rain, water, mud, sand, and | | | | rack and from side to side. Check your owner's |
| dirt. | | | | manual for the manufacturer's rated load capacity. In |
| Pack items that are as lightweight as possible. The | | | | some ATV models, the rear capacity is double the |
| following list will give you a basic idea of what to | | | | capacity for the front of your quad. Check the load |
| pack. Depending on how much you like to rough it, | | | | capacity of your ATV racks as well. Try not to stack |
| you may want to leave some of these items behind. | | | | the load too high. You want to keep the center of |
| - Lighting (flashlight and batteries or lantern and fuel) | | | | gravity as low as possible. |
| - Shelter (tarp or tent and sleeping bag) | | | | Place the rear cargo as far forward as possible on |
| - Emergency supplies (first aid kit) | | | | your ATV drop rack, and keep the front cargo clear |
| - Repair kit for your ATV (tire repair kit, basic tool | | | | of the handlebars. Leave enough room to easily turn |
| kit, etc.) | | | | the handlebars. With a heavier load, your ATV may |
| - Shovel | | | | handle differently, so drive with caution until you get |
| - Recovery gear | | | | a good feel for what your quad can handle under |
| - Extra fuel | | | | load. Avoid steep grades and uneven terrain that |
| - Cell phone | | | | could cause your quad to tip. |
| - Maps and GPS unit | | | | With an adequate amount of planning ahead, you'll be |
| - Food and water (including a water purification | | | | able to relax and enjoy your trip in the back country. |
| system for emergencies) | | | | Remember to pack out what you pack in, and leave |
| - Cooking supplies | | | | your campsite cleaner than you found it. |