by joe | Apr 28, 2015 | Gear Preparation
Having radio communications between dirt bike or snowmobile riders is like getting a cell phone. You never want to be without one once you see how much it adds. The ability to call up the trail to your buddy when you crashed or broke down behind him on the trail, or...
by joe | Apr 28, 2015 | Gear Preparation
Getting your bike back up on the trail after tossing it down a steep side hill can be a major problem, even ride ending if you are solo. We have developed a small self rescue pulley system that has proven to work in getting your bike pulled back on to the trail, even...
by joe | Apr 12, 2015 | Navigation Preparation
GPS Requirements: The following features are recommended for any GPS used in R’Idaho GRIT Routes: GPS should accept microSD card for loading high volume of map and course information For Finisher Certification, the GPS must support track recording (tracklog of...
by joe | Apr 12, 2015 | Gear Preparation
HERE is my Google Docs packing list with weights from a 2013, 1500 mile Trek. It includes everything I added to my basic bike and naked body. It is a reference point to help your thought process on how to make your gear light while “what if” planning. It...
by joe | Apr 12, 2015 | Gear Preparation
Small and soft saddle bags work great for Trekking. They are light, tough and mount well to dirt bikes. There is good feedback from people who use the tank bags too as a bonus for that bit extra and quicker access. A comfortable, but tough backpack with water bladder...
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