UTV Gear Checklist

Heading out for a quick day trip? Maybe your packing for a week-long epic traverse through state borders? No matter the distance, time of year or style or riding you prefer, we put together a list so you can have when you need to be prepared.

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Clothing/Wearables

Safety-certified helmet
Proper riding gear (technical layering apparel)
Quality off-road ready gloves
Rain or wind jacket
Quality shoes in case you need to huff it off the trail for help
Sunglasses

Tools/Parts

Regular and philips screw drivers
2-way or intercom radio
Hex and/or SAE set
Zip ties, small roll of flexible wire and duct tape
Tire plug kit
Tire air Pressure gauge
Tow strap
Accessory hitch
Extra Fuel
Spare (wheel and tire) - Don't forget the V02 fits almost anything so you can carry one wheel to get you, or anyone in your party, out of a pinch
12-volt air compressor
Spare drive belt
Spark Plugs
Glow in the dark keychain (never lose your keys)
Jumper cables or jump box
Lug wrench
Portable or compressed air jack (We recommend ProEagle)

ProEagle Jack System for UTV

Rugged Radio UTV Communication

Have Valor Offroad Beadlock Wheels?

Make sure you bring 13mm socket for bolt retightening
Don't forget air pressure gauge so you know your pressure at all times

Food/Drinks

TONS of liquids (water and electrolyte drinks), more than you'll need
High caloric foods like trail mix, nuts, bars or jerkey
Best trail sandwich: PB&J(H)

REQUIRED ITEMS

Flashlight (remember to charge or bring extra batteries)
A small fire extinguisher (see below)
Mobile phone
Pocket knife
Maps or GPS
First aid-kit

UTV On fire fire extinguisher

Trailer Essentials

Always carry a spare trailer tire when towing
Bring a portable fire pit and firewood if permitted
Portable speaker
Camp chairs - bring extra
Extra tie down straps - Just in case
Extra Gas
Spare wheel and tire for UTV or ATV

Winter UTV Gear List

RULE#1 - NEVER, EVER, RIDE ALONE

Learn

What is a tire bead gap

There is more than meets the eye when you dissect how a tire and wheel combo inflates, stays inflated and why some wheels and tires shouldn't be matched together. We take a deep dive into what makes certain wheel engineering superior when deciding your next combo.

Fitment

What is a Dual-Drill UTV Wheel?

A dual drilled wheel is a wheel that is drilled with two sets of bolt holes. With this additional set of holes, dual drill wheels can accept two different bolt patterns. On all dual-drill wheels, the larger hub bore of the two bolt patterns is used to ensure proper fitment.

Backspacing

Wheel Backspacing vs. Offset

4+3? 6+1? 25mm? We put to bed the UTV industry debate on what measurement is better, why we use wheel offset and wheel backspacing in the powersports industry, and we do a deep dive into why each measurement matters.

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