ProMark Offroad Blog
ATV Hunting Gear
An ATV rear rack gives you more space
to strap down your hunting gear.
Depending on how much you plan to carry, an ATV drop rack can come in handy. It gives you some extra storage room on the back of your quad. Secure your hunting gear in the drop basket, or lay the gate down to strap down your kill on an open bed. The steel mesh makes it easy to strap down your stuff any way you need to do it.
Once you reach your hunting spot, slip a camouflage ATV cover over your quad to keep it from spooking the deer and to conceal it from other people in the area. You’ll probably want to hide your ATV in one spot and set up your ground blind in another spot just to make sure the deer don’t catch a whiff of gas or oil from your quad. You don’t want your ATV to spoil the hunt!
Outfitting Your ATV: Ride with Pride
These ATV accessories give you the freedom to ride and work in rugged conditions.
1. Front Brush Guard and Rear Bumper
You might say it’s to keep branches and brush from gouging your paint job. You might say it’s a safeguard for the headlights and grill. And it is. But let’s be honest. The real appeal of that front brush guard is all about the looks. Double that up with a rear bumper, and you’ve got a slick ride in the making.
Bolt-on applications make this a quick mod. The Polaris Ranger and Sportsman brush guard and bumper use existing factory holes for quick installation in less than 30 minutes.
2. ATV Rack and Cargo Bag
If you’ve got a lot of stuff to haul around, an ATV rack and cargo bag give you a place to strap down your gear. You can load up with hunting, fishing, or camping gear, extra fuel for long trips, firewood, coolers, and just about anything else you can imagine. Strapping your cargo down keeps it secure and out of your way while you’re riding. Just make sure not to overload the front or rear of your quad.
3. ATV Winch
No ATV would be complete without a winch. Not only does it make you look good, but it can get you (or your friends) out of trouble when you get in over your head. Getting stuck without a winch can turn a day of exploring into a major headache. With the power of a winch, you can be back on the trail in no time.
Hands down, a winch is one of the most versatile ATV accessories you can come by. Not only does your winch come in handy for trail rides, but you can also use it for yard work, lifting your plow blade, dragging brush or fallen trees, and plenty of other demanding jobs.
Hauling Your ATV Luggage
If you use your ATV for hunting or fishing or if you go on overnight trips, you’re going to need space to store your gear on your quad. Backpacks may be fine for shorter trips with light gear, but they can get uncomfortable after just a few hours. They may also shift around while you’re riding and throw off your center of balance. Plus it won’t give you near enough room to store all your cargo for a hunting, fishing, or camping trip.
An ATV rack or bag is a great way to stash your luggage and secure it on your quad without it getting in your way. An ATV bag keeps your equipment dry in the rain and protects it from the water and mud kicked up by your vehicle and other vehicles around you. The padded interior insulates your gear over rough terrain, and the flexible material allows you to strap the cargo bag tight to your quad or rack, keeping your stuff from shifting and banging around.
An ATV rear rack comes in handy on long trips, giving you a place to store a cooler, gas can, and hunting, fishing, or camping gear. A quad rack gives you the flexibility to strap in bulky equipment that won’t fit neatly into a bag.
Make sure that your luggage is evenly balanced and strapped down securely on your ATV rack. Check the maximum rear weight capacity for your quad in your manual, and don’t exceed this capacity.
