Do you bring a shovel?

[dexter]

Does anyone here pack a small shovel when riding? I really should b/c I ride alone most often. Where are you guys mounting or carrying your shovels? I have an 04 warrior and wondered if there was a preferred spot. Thanks for the ideas.....

 

[grapeape]

always. In my backpack with my axe, saw, probe, extra gloves, food, water, gps, fire starting materials, flashlight, phone, emergency blanket, and assorted necessary items. I plan on staying the night in the woods, but as of yet have not had to.

 

[bdm]

I bungee the blade to the tunnel extension and the handle sits on two clips on the belt guard, saw is in the shovel handle. I don't like backpacks.

 

[dexter]

great feedback guys... I do carry the essentials like grapeape mentioned, but I am really anal about stuff and want to find a nice snug spot for this thing. The handle on the belt guard sounds like a great idea. If I cant find a spot where the blade can sit without scratching etc I may have to resort to the backpack. I just dont like the feeling of one.

 

[srxtwins]

I keep a small fold up type miltary shovel fitted into the nose of the sled. Yes it does fit in the tiny front compartment on an RX1.......just barely.

 

[thinksnow]

I carry a backpack. After a couple trips I am totally used to the backpack being on my back. I feel strange without it now.

 

[dexter]

after reading srxtwins you know maybe I should ask what kind of shovels you guys are using b/c I might be able to find a smaller one... so what are you using and where did you get it?

 

[thinksnow]

I have the BCA shovel/probe combo. Nice little shovel and all aluminum.