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Proper Clothing

• Start with thermal under layers that release moisture and retain heat
• Add extra heat retentive layers depending on temperature
• Outer layers to resist moisture and wind
• Avoid cottons and sweat shirts, they hold moisture
• Consider a buoyant snowmobile suit
• Snowmobile suits & helmets should have reflective material for night riding
• Insulated boots rated to necessary temperature
• Proper mitts for warmth and wind protection
• Extra socks, clothing, boot liners, and mitts for layering
• An approved helmet and face shield

Survival Kits

You can easily snowmobile beyond immediate help, so basic repair and survival kits, expandable for longer tours are essential.

The Repair Kit should contain:	An Emergency Kit should contain:
Spare belt	First aid kit
Spare spark plugs	Sun block
Manufacturer's tool kit	Sharp knife / Saw / Axe
Extra wrenches	Map
Nuts & bolts sized for your sled	Compass
Tow rope	Mirror
Pry bar	Waterproof matches or lighter
Duct tape	Flashlight
Wire	Whistle
Extra ignition key	Aluminized blanket
Work gloves	High energy snacks
	Extra clothing/socks/mitts

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