Loadouts

ATV gear loadouts by trip type

What to carry for six kinds of ATV trip, built from our printable checklists and the products in our roundups, and kept inside typical rack ratings.

Quick answer

Start with the shared kit (helmet, repair, first aid, messenger), then add the trip layer. Weigh your load and compare it with your own machine's rack rating: racks are limits, not targets.

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Loadout · 1 day

Day-ride loadout

A light, quick-to-pack kit for a day on Utah ATV trails: protection, water, a repair and recovery pouch and a way to call for help.

Loadout · 1 night

Overnight ATV camp loadout

A one-night, ride-in camp kit that stays under typical ATV rack ratings: backpacking-weight shelter, sleep, stove and water.

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.

Loadout · hunting

Hunting-trip ATV loadout (transport only)

How to carry hunters, camp and game by ATV: gun boots and quarter bags, with the Utah transport rules, and nothing about firearm operation.

Loadout · desert / dunes

Desert and sand loadout

Gear for Utah dunes and desert: whip flag, water, tire pressure, soft-sand recovery and sun and heat protection.

Loadout · mountains

High-alpine loadout

For Utah mountain trails near 8,000 to 11,000 ft: cold-weather layers, heated grips, storm gear, altitude cautions and early snow.

Rack ratings by class

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.