Anyone else using an ATV to get in "deeper"? I finally bit the bullet and bought a ATV to help me access some of the more remote areas close to home. But I'm still trying to work out all the details of how to properly protect my gear while having it available for a quick grab when needed. Right now I'm tying down my backpack camera bag but it takes a bit of time to then access the gear. If anyone else doing this and if so I'd like to hear your solutions.

I personally am thiking a padded bag or or soft case with an easy access zippable top lid. It will need tiedown points from the sides though. I'm also thinking about a quiver to hold a tripod for easy access while protecting it from mud, flying debris, branches, etc.

I've also go to get a silencer on the machine as it is way too loud for me. I grew up riding horses in the mountains of Virginia and miss the quietness of that form of mountain transportation. I never was a big fan of these machines and I sort of feel like I've sold my soul to the devil now. Still, I can be way up in the mountains (on approved trails) in no time and that is a great advantage.

Is anyone else doing this and if so I'd like to hear your solutions.

thanks,
Jim