Which ATV Accessories Bag Do You Need?
ATVing is a fun sport: embracing the nature around you, rippling through dirt on your ATV and feeling the wind pass you by is an exciting thrill. No wonder 16 million Americans ride such all-terrain vehicles all across the country! According to the ATV Safety Institute, around 77% of families who ride ATVs and have kids aged 16 or under do so as a fun family sport. But a lot of people get seriously hurt, or even killed, in preventable accidents. Packing for an all-terrain vehicle outing? Be cautious: besides packing fun, your “ATV accessories bag” needs to include a number of safety items, also.
Speaking of fun, which ATV accessories bag will you need for your next, safe outing?
Backpack
You might be wondering, why pay hundreds for an “ATV” backpack when you could just pick up a cheaper one from an outdoors store? If you’re serious about all-terrain vehicle riding, you should consider an aerodynamic backpack. Such an ATV accessories bag will reduce drag, therefore making your ride a bit more comfortable than a conventional backpack. Although, if you’re an occasional rider and don’t have no one to show off for, a regular backpack might do just as well.
Gear Bags
For all your fun equipment, there’s a backpack; it can carry water bottles, emergency kits, etc. For the more necessary things, such as safety equipment, you’ll need a gear bag. It can either be one of those that can move on wheels, or it can have Velcro handles for a single-hand grab. Always pack your ATV accessories bag with the proper equipment that you’ll need: helmets, gloves, eye protection, long-sleeve jackets, and high boots are all required to ride an all-terrain vehicle. Make sure that your helmet is approved by Snell, or the US Dept. of Transportation. New drivers could always use extra protection – chest protectors, as well as knee, elbow and shoulder pads aren’t mandated, but they’re strongly recommended. If you want one-fits-all ATV accessories bag, consider purchasing a bigger Arsenal Gearbag that will have a separate compartment for all your all-terrain vehicle needs.
If you don’t have a pickup truck, or if your flatbed isn’t large enough to fit your ATV, you’ll need a carrier rack. It attaches to the back of your car, and can hold around 500 lbs, which is usually enough for an all-terrain vehicle, or even a jet ski. They come in all shapes and sizes, so you’ll need to know the approximate dimensions of your vehicle prior to buying one.
A metal or plastic gear box can be used in a shed to store your ATV accessories bag or accessory bags, which is often a good place to keep them – right next to the tools you need to perform regular maintenance of your all-terrain vehicle. Other kinds of bags that you might see at an outdoors store are pit crew bags (for first aid items), boot bags and helmet bags (self-explanatory), and in case you ever get hurt, a neck brace case.