As you know, it's important to respect the land when we take our vehicles off road. If we don't, it can lead to more trail closures and fewer places to take our vehicles off the highway.
In this video, Mona Drake, of Deschutes County 4-Wheelers, shares some info about another way to keep our trails clean: spill kits. These simple, effective kits can contain items, such diapers, cat litter, bags, buckets, etc., allowing you to clean up liquid messes your vehicle might spill when on the trails. They're a great idea and something you should have in your vehicle when off the pavement. As Mona mentions in the video, it's another way to keep our trails clean, and protect access to our trails.
DIY Spill Kit
(1) 5 gallon bucket with lid
(5) pairs of nitrile gloves
(1) 1 gallon zip lock bag of kitty liter
(3) garbage bags
(1) role of shop towels
(5) oil absorbent pads
Nice!! I always carry spill kits. We had a local bearing shop (Motion Canada) supply them to us for the Jamboree so everyone got one.
Keep it beautiful!
#3
Mike
says
July 20, 2011 at 06:17 AM
One word for you guys; Peatsorb. Spread it on until it covers the spill or put a layer down and shovel the contaminated dirt onto it and cover it up with a little more. Left in place it will naturally break down the spill. We've been using it for a while now on the trails and at the rock courses with fantastic results!
