Primitive tent camping has been a great outdoor performance for hundreds of years. Atvs have only been nearby for about eighty years. Atv stands for All Terrain vehicle and the first Atv was developed back in the 1930's. It was a six-wheeled amphibious vehicle with three tires on each side. These first Atvs had no suspension other than what the tires offered and turned by disengaging the drive from one side or the other. The first utility 4 x 4 Atv was developed by Honda in 1986, the FourTrax Trx 350. The other manufacturers speedily followed suit, and the 4 x 4 utility Atv has remained the most favorite type of Atv ever since. Citizen speedily realized they could load their camping gear and supplies on the attached racks and head into the deep wilderness for an Atv camping adventure. First it was in general hunters but soon others realized this intelligent new camping adventure.
The first utility 4 x 4 Atvs had very harsh suspensions by today's standards and very small load capacities. As technology improved, the suspensions got good and with the potential to handle the engine better, the engine sizes started to increase. When the 4 x 4 independent suspension was developed, the "Big Bore" engines speedily followed. The "Big Bore" utility 4 x 4 Atvs range from 500cc up to 960cc. These bigger Atvs have much larger load capacities than the former utility Atvs, enabling more camping gear and supplies along with extra fuel. With the extra capacities, campers can go additional into the wilderness. As technology has improved, the side by side Utvs (Utility Terrain vehicle where the riders sit side by side) have improved and these allow even more load capacity.
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One of the most unavoidable trends is the increased interest in Atvs and primitive tent camping. So when you merge the two you have Atv camping. With utility 4 x 4 Atvs Citizen can get to deep wilderness camping sites faster and easier than full size vehicles. Utility 4 x 4 Atvs can carry more camping gear and supplies than backpacking and properly equipped can go additional distances.
With this increased interest in Atvs comes increased carelessness. Statistics released by the consumer goods safety Commission show that in 2005, there were an estimated 136,700 injuries linked with Atvs. According to these statistics, the risk of injury in 2005 was 171.5 injuries per 10,000 four-wheel Atvs in use. The risk of death in 2004 was 1.1 deaths per 10,000 four-wheel Atvs in use.
In 1988, the All-terrain vehicle safety create (Asi) was formed to furnish allowable training and education for Atv riders. The cost of attending the training is minimal and most manufacturers offer the training with the purchase of new Atvs. Some states wish thriving completion of this type of training by minor-age children before they are granted permission to ride on state land. Increased awareness of helmets and safety gear has had a unavoidable effect.
Wilderness areas are shrinking by almost 100,000 acres every year by the unmitigated growth of single-family housing and industry. Subsequently, Environmentalists criticize that excessive use of Atvs in the remaining wilderness areas is causing excessive erosion to the landscape. Others complain that Atvs produce excessive noise. Atv advocacy groups have been organized to purchase property or collect permission of landowners, or both. Many Us states now work with clubs to build and vocalize trails suitable for Atv riding and educate Atv riders about responsible riding, safety gear and maintenance of their machines. Many states wish Atvs to be registered and display proof of registration on the Atv. The earnings generated from gas taxes and registrations are used to create more trails and to perform grooming and maintenance of existing trails.
Like all things else, Citizen have to take responsibility for their own actions and not rely on the government and others to pick up after them. It only takes one bad apple to ruin the bunch. One person riding carelessly without the allowable knowledge, safety gear, or respect for the environment, ruins the sport for everyone. And when this same person gets hurt, they are ordinarily blaming (suing) the manufacturer, the government or person else. Everybody need to take responsibility for his or her own actions!
This applies equally to camping, Atving, and enjoying our wilderness areas. Leave No Trace® and Tread Lightly!® means picking up after yourself and others. Leave your camping site the way you found it preferably better. Respect hidden property as well as nature itself. The message is simple: conserve our environment! Doing this ensures Everybody will be able to enjoy Atv camping and the great outdoors for many years to come.
Education on Atvs and the allowable selection of camping gear, supplies, and accessories for your application means a issue free and enjoyable Atv camping experience. Each trip is unique and should be prepared as such. Take only what is required to be prepared for the occasion. When loading an Atv for a camping adventure pay close attentiveness to the load capacities of the unit, load the unit effectively between front and rear racks without exceeding the manufacturers rated load capacity. Overloading your Atv can cause a tip hazard as well as possible damage to the unit. Try to keep your load as low as possible as this will help keep the center of gravity of the unit as low as possible. There are some nice aftermarket rack packs ready that help keep things organized and waterproof.
Atv camping gear and supplies needs to be as lightweight as possible to minimize the wear and tear on the Atv, but most importantly for safety due to the more weight on the Atv the more the unlikeness in handling the Atv is. The rider needs to understand the weight unlikeness and the supervene the extra weight has on handling, controlling and stopping the Atv. Freeze-dried food or Mre's (Meal Ready to Eat) are great for Atv camping, as they are light and ageement (don't taste that bad either). Atv camping does not mean you cannot cook connoisseur meals. There are many lightweight stoves and cooking utensils ready along with some easy great tasting camping recipes.
Along with camping gear and supplies each Atver should have at least a basic survival kit and a basic tool kit that should be carried at all times when riding. It is spectacular, what can be fixed with basic tools (adjustable wrench, combo screwdriver, multi-tool, small Vise-grips, safety wire, tire plug kit, and electrical tape).
Atv camping is categorically an additional one version of primitive tent camping and one of the great things about Atv camping is the encampment location because with an Atv you can categorically get into the deep wilderness quickly. No crowded campgrounds out there. Just remember you are a visitor to the area, so minimize your impact on the environment and stay on existing trails. Plan your trip in develop and have maps of the area. Portable handheld Gps (Global Positioning System) units are great especially if you get lost. Always tour with a group, never alone. Breakdowns, flat tires, getting stuck, and accidents are all possibilities with this sport and having the extra help is a comforting feeling. Also there is Always person to tell the story.
Once you find the excellent wilderness encampment unload your camping gear and supplies. Setup your camp on durable surfaces and cooking areas on a non-vegetated area. Make sure you are aware of any fire restrictions for the area. Be aware of the wildlife that may be in the area. Make note of any landmarks nearby the encampment so you can find the encampment again after a ride or hike. With your encampment setup, you are free to ride your Atv, hike, fish, hunt (if in season), or just relax, after all this is camping, Atv style.
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