To quad or not to quad.

[Ridgehunter]

I drew an archery mule deer tag in central Nevada and I won’t be able to scout in person until 2 days before season. I’ll be staying for about 12 days. I’m planning on packing in a few days at a time. I know that once I get there I’ll know what the right decision is but I don’t want to haul it around if I don’t need it. I’ve narrowed down my starting points for packing in within 2-3 miles of roads but I might have to pivot based on pressure or other considerations I’ve overlooked escouting.
Things to consider :
Solo. (Extra vehicle could be good for safety)
No trailer so it must go in my bed.
Off-road Tacoma is heavier and less
maneuverable with quad loaded.
Less room for other gear and coolers with more ice.

For reference I had a rifle elk tag last year and I only used the quad 3 times in that 2 week hunt because I was hiking into wilderness areas. I feel I could have left it at home.

 

[WeiserBucks]

Damned if you do, damned if you don't. You may need it everyday and you may not need it at all. If you don't bring it, you obviously won't have the option of using it.

 

[FlyGuy]

Tough call! I feel like this is one of those occasions that you will likely regret whichever decision you make.

How far is your drive to get to the unit? If it’s less than an eight to ten hour drive then I’d probably bring it, but if it’s any more than that I wouldn’t not bother with it unless it was an absolutely critical component of the hunt plan.

 

[robby denning]

the best would be find a trailer. there's a rental place here.

options are a good thing

 

[Westernduck]

I’d bring it. Better to deal with the hassle of having it and not using it vs the regret and what if of not bringing it.

 

[PNWOutdoors]

I would rent a u-haul trailer and bring it

 

[WRO]

Central NV is rough country, bring spares and a flat kit. Tacoma will get you most places though.

 

[Ridgehunter]

I’d bring it. Better to deal with the hassle of having it and not using it vs the regret and what if of not bringing it.

Yup, I think you’re right.

 

[Ridgehunter]

Central NV is rough country, bring spares and a flat kit. Tacoma will get you most places though.

Yup will do. Flats is the reason I didn’t want to bring a trailer. More tires more risk. But I guess the weight of the quad on the truck might be just as bad. Definitely spares and a kit. Thank you

 

[Ridgehunter]

Thank you all for your advice. I’m bringing it. I’ll post an update after the hunt.

 

[NRA4LIFE]

If it's legal, bring it. That is my look at things.

 

[robby denning]

I took one to Colorado a few years ago. It sat in camp 8 of the 9 days but the 1 day I needed it, it was worth the hassle

 

[Jhaury7]

I always bring it just in case. 4 wheelers are quicker too so I always get it out the truck as soon as I’m off pavement. Plus you don’t have to beat up your pickup

 

[Ridgehunter]

I took one to Colorado a few years ago. It sat in camp 8 of the 9 days but the 1 day I needed it, it was worth the hassle

This is what I’m anticipating.

 

[WRO]

Yup will do. Flats is the reason I didn’t want to bring a trailer. More tires more risk. But I guess the weight of the quad on the truck might be just as bad. Definitely spares and a kit. Thank you

I hunt out of a truck almost exclusively, Make sure you have e rated tires, a spare, with a taco bring atleast 10 gallons of fuel, their downside is a small tank and there isn't shit for gas stations in that country. Have a shovel and if you don't have a winch, a come along. I throw a fence post and and driver in the back as well so you have a pick point. If its dry, you'll be fine but if it rains at all that ground turns to muck.

 

[Ridgehunter]

I hunt out of a truck almost exclusively, Make sure you have e rated tires, a spare, with a taco bring atleast 10 gallons of fuel, their downside is a small tank and there isn't shit for gas stations in that country. Have a shovel and if you don't have a winch, a come along. I throw a fence post and and driver in the back as well so you have a pick point. If it’s dry, you'll be fine but if it rains at all that ground turns to muck.

The tank can definitely be a limiting factor. I have e rated tires and gas cans. Never thought about a fence post though. That’s definitely something I’ll consider. Thanks for the tip.