Loadout · 3-5 days
Multi-day trail-ride loadout (Paiute-style)
What to carry for a multi-day ride on a long Utah route such as the Paiute Trail: fuel range, repair, recovery and comms for remote riding.
Quick answer
On a multi-day ride the limit is range and repair: plan fuel from known stops, carry extra fuel only in rated containers on a rated mount, bring a model-specific spare kit, and put a satellite messenger on every machine group. Pack the camp kit from the overnight loadout and add the items below.
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Weight and rack limits
Goal: re-pack every night so the heaviest items ride low and centered; check both rack ratings in the table below, and consider a second machine or a trailer rather than overloading racks.
Rack ratings are per rack and are a limit for the rack, not a target. Add up everything on each rack, including the box or bag itself, and keep it well under the rating; weigh your loaded kit with a bathroom scale and use the running total on the printable checklists.
| Class in our database | Models | Front rack rating (lb) | Rear rack rating (lb) | Towing rating (lb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (<500cc) | 9 | 66-90 lb | 133-180 lb | 802-1350 lb |
| Mid (500-649cc) | 15 | 75-121 lb | 100-242 lb | 661-1830 lb |
| Mid-large (650-899cc) | 14 | 88-120 lb | 176-240 lb | 848-1830 lb |
| Big bore (900cc+) | 10 | 120-200 lb | 240-300 lb | 1500-1830 lb |
| 2-up touring | 23 | 44-121 lb | 77-242 lb | 772-1830 lb |
Ranges across the models in our database for each class; blank cells in a source are skipped, and some front ratings are not published. Your own machine's rating is on its model page and in the owner's manual and is the number that counts.
Every loadout starts here
- Helmet and eye protection (a helmet is mandatory under 18 in Utah, and wear one regardless): Bell MX-9 MIPS helmet, Oakley Airbrake MX goggles
- Gloves: Mechanix Wear M-Pact leather work gloves
- Satellite messenger or beacon for anywhere with no cell service: Garmin inReach Mini 2 satellite communicator, ZOLEO satellite communicator, ACR ResQLink 400 personal locator beacon
- First-aid kit: Adventure Medical Kits Mountain Series Hiker first aid kit
- Tire repair and air: Slime 20503 tire plug kit (40 piece) plus a 12 V compressor such as VIAIR 88P portable air compressor or Kensun 12V compressor for ATV tires, and a low-pressure gauge such as JACO Elite 0-15 psi tire gauge
- Multi-tool and a small socket/wrench set: Leatherman Wave+ multi-tool, TEKTON 45-piece socket set (SKT95301)
- Water, food, headlamp, paper map or offline map, tell someone your route and return time.
Add to the overnight camp kit
- Fuel: RotopaX 1.75 gal gasoline pack (RX-1.75G) with a mount (RotopaX pack mount (RX-PM)) if your range between pumps needs it. Fuel stops between towns are not verified on our trail pages, so confirm with local shops.
- Extra clothing for cold and rain; food for one extra day.
Repair and spares
- Socket set and wrenches (GEARWRENCH 68-piece socket set (83000), Crescent 13-piece combination wrench set), hose clamps (Glarks hose clamp assortment), zip ties, tape, spare plugs.
- Second plug kit and a spare inner-style repair as needed; jump pack NOCO Boost Plus GB40 jump starter; a battery tender at home (Battery Tender Plus).
- Model-specific spares from your service manual: drive belt (CVT), brake pads, levers, axle boot kit, wheel bearing.
Recovery
- Tree saver, soft shackles, snatch block (WARN 15640 heavy-duty snatch block), damper (WARN 91575 winch line damper), recovery boards (MAXTRAX MKII recovery boards) for soft sand or mud, gloves and shovel.
- See the trailside recovery guide before you rely on any of it.
Navigation and comms
- Maps: onX Offroad membership with downloaded areas, Garmin GPSMAP 66i handheld GPS + messenger or Garmin inReach Messenger Plus; GMRS radios (Midland MXT275 15 W GMRS mobile radio, Midland GXT1000VP4 GMRS handhelds (2-pack)) for the group.
- Helmet comms: Sena 50S helmet communication system or Cardo PACKTALK Edge (KTM edition) (check that you can still hear traffic and other riders).
Power and lighting
- Nilight 20 in 126 W LED light bar with harness or Nilight 3 in LED pod lights (20 W, 2 pack) lights, 12 V USB charger (BlueFire 30 W USB 12 V charger).
Printable checklists and roundups
- Overland exploration checklist
- ATV camping checklist
- Tools & spares checklist
- Recovery checklist
- Best ATV trail repair kit: tire plugs, compressors & tools
- Best satellite messengers, GPS & radios for ATV trips
- Best ATV recovery gear: winches, straps & shackles
Guides
- Comms, GPS & navigation
- Auxiliary fuel: RotopaX and range planning
- Trailside recovery and repairs for ATVs in Utah
Trails this suits
- Paiute ATV Trail
- Arapeen OHV Trail System
- Fishlake NF: Gooseberry & Parker Mountain
- Great Western Trail (Utah segments)
Sources
- Dairyland Insurance: Paiute ATV Trail Guide, Dec 9, 2025 (insurer; secondary source)
- Fishlake National Forest: OHV page (updated Mar 9, 2026)
- NPS: Hiking at Canyonlands (water guidance)
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