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    Trip Sheet

    Ruby Mountains Backcountry

    Hard
    Elko, NV

    Trail

    Length
    60+ miles
    Elevation
    5,500 - 11,387 ft
    Best Season
    June - October
    GPS
    40.6234, -115.4789

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    Packing Checklist(tuned for hard terrain)

    • Full tank of fuel and a backup fuel can
    • Drinking water: 1 gallon per person per day
    • Two days of food (even for a day trip)
    • Paper map and offline GPS (Gaia, OnX, or Garmin)
    • First aid kit
    • Tire pressure gauge and 12V air compressor
    • Basic tool kit
    • Headlamp with spare batteries
    • Layered clothing for the forecasted low
    • Fully charged phone and a backup battery
    • Recovery boards (MaxTrax style)
    • Tow strap rated for your GVWR (kinetic preferred)
    • D-ring shackles or soft shackles
    • Spare tire checked to spec
    • Trash bag (pack it out)
    • Winch with synthetic line and tree saver
    • Hi-Lift or bottle jack with base plate
    • Tire plug kit
    • Spare hub, U-joints, or driveline parts for your rig
    • Two-way radio (GMRS or HAM)
    • Run with at least one other vehicle