Paramotor Gear Tote
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There’s nothing worse than getting out to your favorite flying location and finding out you left something important behind. To make things easy and keep my gear organized I decided to put together a “Paramotor Tote”!
[My Paramotor and tote fully loaded and ready to go flying!]
Paramotor Gear List
Paramotor Tool Kit
My Paramotor Tool kit came with my Paramotor (Parajet Maverick), in a handy little pouch. I keep this kit in my tote but I take it with me if my flight plan is going to take me out of the immediate area. If you’re flying the popular Vittorazi Moster 185, Sky Sports USA offers a solid “Field Tool Kit”. I added a Mini T handle Torque Wrench to my kit with common size bits for prop adjustments as needed.
A set of the most commonly used tools in a handy Velcro secured pouch, to keep on or near your paramotor to get you out of a pinch.
Adjustable 3-10 Nm Includes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8mm Allen Wrenches, T25 T30 Torx - 1/4 Inch Hex Driver.
Spark Plugs
I keep between 2 and 4 spark plugs in my tote at all times. Spark Plugs are very inexpensive, easy to change, and recommended for routine maintenance.
Specifically Recommended by Vittorazi for use with all Vittorazi Moster motors. (Use a gap of .8 mm - .9 mm)
Oil Bottles
Premeasured oil is nice to have at the ready in case the flight is kind of a last minute thing and I need to fill the gas can on the way. Instead of messing with oil, I can just grab my bottle which is premeasured for a 5 gallon gas can. This comes in handy for road trips or when on the move for a multiday adventure. I keep two premeasured oil bottles in my Paramotor Tote.
High quality HDPE plastic leak proof containers.
Synthetic Off Road 2-Stroke Engine Oil
Funnel
A funnel is nice to have for filling Paramotors. Fuel access varies by company and model, so it may not always be needed, but the more you fly with others, the more handy it can become! The Parajet Maverick comes with a siphon that can be handy for these situations as well.
Long flexible pipe enables funnel to access difficult to reach areas.
Tie Down Straps
Extra tie down straps are always nice. You never know how things are going to go down. One minute your loading up your Paramotor to go for a flight, and the next thing you know your taking your buddy and his motor too! I like to keep several extra straps in my tote for those unpredictable occasions.
Cam buckle tie down straps are 16 feet long, 1 inch wide, long enough and suitable for fixed cargo.
Wind Meter
An anemometer is always great to have on hand to track the current wind conditions and measure gusts. I really like this one because it’s small, lightweight, has good battery life, and has multiple speed settings including MPH.
MULTIFUNCTION WIND METER: designed to measure wind speed (0-30 m/s, 0-5860 ft/min, 0-55 knots, 0-90 km/hr, 0-65 mph)
Wind Sock
A wind sock is a major asset for takeoffs on very low wind days, and especially nice for landings. The windsock doesn’t take up much room in the tote and is great to have available!
Rip-stop Outdoor Wind Measurement Sock with Reflective Belts
Retractable Fiberglass Outdoor Telescoping Flag Pole.
Gloves
Like the windsock, gloves don’t take up much room or weight. I like to keep two sets with me. One is a maintenance set for those times when the motor needs some adjustments in the field. They are also nice when fueling up to keep your hands clean… just in case! The other set is great for kiting or as a backup.
Perfect for Paramotor maintenance, kiting, and flying.
Wing Repair Tape
We don’t want it to happen, but if you fly enough, eventually you are probably going to get some damage to your wing. I keep my wing repair tape in my tote and at the ready to tackle the smaller repairs on the fly if needed.
Repairs rips and tears up to 6 in. long.
Strobes
Squeaking out that extra 30 minutes of flying is epic! I currently use the wing tip strobes from Aviator PPG. I have had good success with them so far. I have clips on them for quick setup and removal from my wing. I keep my strobes in the tote and charge them every time I charge my helmet to ensure they are always at the ready!
High intensity strobes, exclusively designed to work in Paraglider wingtips.
Chase Cam
Chase cams are fun for getting really unique pictures and videos of flights. I am using the Wing Thing from Boise Paramotors which I am a pretty big fan of because its unique design is easily storable!
Ready to fly , compact, lightweight Paramotor & Paragliding Chase Cam.
Paramotor Cover
I cover my Paramotor when it’s going to be sitting or stored for a period of time. If you’re flying a Parajet Maverick, the Parasock is a nice option to have and packs down very small.
Stretchy fabric that fits the Maverick and/or Zenith Paramotors like a glove.
Radio
Radios are great to have for communication between pilots especially if there are 3 or more. The aviation radios are also beneficial if there is air traffic in the area that you are flying. The Icom A16B is a popular aviation radio that is great for Paramotoring. It has Bluetooth capability and can pair with Sena. A radio isn’t something you’ll take on every flight necessarily, but it’s great to keep charged and ready to go in the Paramotor tote!
VHF Air Band Handheld Transceiver Radio with Bluetooth.
Helmet
My helmet takes up the most room in my tote, but it does fit! Being the most important piece of gear, it’s imperative that it not be left behind. Keeping it with the rest of my gear prevents that from happening. The tote setup is also a nice option for giving it a little protection if you don’t have or use a helmet bag.
Skateboarding, Cycling helmet is a great & inexpensive base to build a Paramotor helmet from.
Great bump protection, ARC and NVG mounts make it easy to install Ear protection, comms, and GoPro for Paramotoring.
Zip Ties
Zip ties are very handy and great to have on standby for quick paramotor field repairs. You never know when an issue may crop up like an emergency repair on your net, or some other motor component. I like to keep an assortment of sizes in my tote.
500 Packs Self-Locking 4+6+8+10+12-Inch Width
Final Thoughts
Keeping all your gear together keeps things from getting lost or left behind. By using a tote, I am able to put pretty much everything except my Paramotor in one place. When its time to load up and go, I only need to grab my Paramotor, wing, and the tote and I know that I have everything I need!
[My Paramotor tool kit with assorted Allen Wrenches, Spark Plug Wrench, Torque Wrench, etc.]
[Spark Plug Wrench, Collapsible Torque Wrench, and Spare Spark Plug]
[Pre-measured oil bottle ready to mix with 5 gallon gas can]
[Assortment of Zip ties for rapid Paramotor field repairs]
[My Paramotor Helmet stores nicely in my tote with the rest of the gear keeping everything together and providing the helmet with some protection in transit and storage]
