Off-road recovery gear refers to a set of equipment that is used to recover a vehicle that has become stuck or stranded in rough terrain. Some common types of off-road recovery gear include winches, tow straps, snatch blocks, and recovery boards.
Winches are one of the most important pieces of off-road recovery gear. They are electric or hydraulic powered devices that are used to pull a vehicle out of a difficult situation. They can be mounted on the front or rear of a vehicle and can be used to pull a vehicle out of a ditch, mud, or other obstacles.
Winches – Offroad Recovery
Smittybilt XRC GEN2 9.5K Waterproof Winch with Steel Cable
The new Gen2 series of Smittybilt XRC winches have been thoroughly updated with heavy-duty features for enhanced performance and durability. Ranging from 9,500–17,500 pound, the XRC winch is a complete recovery system with the muscle and reliability to bail you out of any situation.
STEGODON New 9500 lb. Load
he powerful 5.5 HP Series Wound Motor combined with a 265:1 gear ratio and 3 Stage planetary provide you with exceptional pulling power and speed.
* 9500Lbs tension series winding motor, you can use this winch to recycle your vehicle, your friend’s pickup truck or your brother’s SUV.
* Synthetic rope has good bending fatigue resistance, abrasion resistance and chemical resistance.
BOAR 13000-lb. Load Capacity Electric Winch
BOAR truck winch has excellent reliability and value. The low-profile design allows multiple installation options, making it ideal for most trucks, jeeps and SUVs. It is a compact, efficient and robust kit, which has a powerful 13000Lbs tension series winding motor.
ZEAK 12000 lb Electric Truck Winch DC Synthetic Rope
12000lb. pulling capacity
special dedsign control pack
circuit breaker
synthetic rope
wirless remote
Tow straps are another essential piece of off-road recovery gear. They are strong, durable straps that are used to tow a vehicle out of a difficult situation. They can be used in conjunction with a winch or on their own to pull a vehicle out of a ditch, mud, or other obstacles.
Rhino USA Recovery Tow Strap
The Rhino USA Tow Strap was created with adventurers in mind. It is the ultimate piece of off-road recovery gear designed to get you out of mud, sand, snow, and any situation that arises.
ARB 4×4 Accessories ARB705LB Recovery Snatch Strap
Min. breaking strength: 8,000kg / 17,600 lb Specifically designed to stretch under load for maximum performance, an ARB snatch strap is a very effective method of extracting a bogged or immobilized 4wd when a second vehicle is present
Sunferno Recovery Tow Strap 35000lb
Sunferno strap will make your off-road journey a breeze. You can pull out a stuck car with the help of stretch and pull action. The strap has reinforced eye loops for strong shackle grip, single-ply strap for heavy duty and protective sleeve for injury protection.
ALL-TOP Extreme Duty Tow Strap Recovery Kit
Breaking strength: 46,500 lb. Lab-Test Report available.
Reinforced Loops + Neoprene Protector sleeves. For vehicle recovering situation, a snatch/recovery strap with high elasticity
Snatch blocks are also an important piece of off-road recovery gear. They are used to change the direction of a winch cable and can also be used to increase the pulling power of a winch. They are especially useful when a vehicle is stuck at an angle or in a tight spot.
TICONN 10 Ton Winch Snatch Block Towing Pulley
Heavy Duty: double the winch pulling power to easily drag truck tractor ATV or UTV out of snow or anywhere that needs recovery
Offroad Saver: rotate the two rings for angled pulls and anti-corrosion coatings making it a reliable offroad accessory
BPA-RACING 10-Ton Snatch Block
Pulley Block With Easy Grip Handle | Works With 3/4 D-Rings & Synthetic Rope up to 15/32”
AyA Gear Multi-Function Premium Snatch Blocks 66,000 lbs
Heavy Duty Design, Enforced Design. Increases Working Load To 22,000lbs.Effortlessly recover any stuck vehicle by changing the direction of your pull; perfect for navigating around trees or other obstacles and getting your ATV, UTV or 4×4 back on the trail Ease the Strain and Increase.
Rhino USA Snatch Block for Winch Recovery – Heavy Duty 13.5 Ton
Revolutionary two-piece pulley design for extreme off-road recovery performance and reliability. Cutting Edge Aerospace Polymer Pulley & 6mm Powder Coated Drop Forged Steel
Recovery boards are an often-overlooked piece of off-road recovery gear, but they can be a lifesaver. They are used to provide traction and a solid surface for a vehicle to drive on when it is stuck in mud, sand, or snow. They can be used to help a vehicle get out of a difficult situation without the need for winching or towing.
Rhino USA Recovery Traction Boards (Black)
Ultimate Offroad Tracks Board for 4×4 Vehicles – Best Off-Road Accessories for Sand, Mud & Snow – Heavy Duty Zipper Carry Bag Included
X-BULL New Recovery Traction Tracks Sand Mud Snow Track Tire Ladder 4WD
Raised tracks help prevent vehicle tires from spinning on snow, ice, mud, or sand – The ergonomic handles are designed for easy transporting. Cleats sink their teeth into tire tread and terrain under your 4WD vehicle to prevent it from slipping back into mud, snow, or sand and make vehicle recovery quick and easy
MAXTRAX MKII Vehicle Recovery Board
The original, Australian-made recovery board with a lifetime warranty! Cleats sink their teeth into tire tread and terrain under your 4WD vehicle to prevent it from slipping back into mud, snow, or sand and make vehicle recovery quick and easy
ORCISH Recovery Traction Boards Tracks Tire ladder for Sand Snow Mud 4WD
Suitable for all terrain,get out of trouble easily: Can be used in complex off-road terrain such as desert, snow, mud, mountain roads, etc. Designed Teeth Pattern enhance Tire Traction in order to do Recovery effectively. The unique U-shaped strengthening design on the surface increases the stability of the product.
In addition to these main pieces of equipment, there are also many other accessories that can be used to enhance off-road recovery efforts. These include things like tree savers, which are used to protect trees from damage when a vehicle is winched off of them, and D-rings, which are used to attach a winch cable or tow strap to a vehicle.
Rhino USA Tree Saver Tow Strap
Lab Tested 31,518lb Break Strength – Heavy Duty Draw String Included – Triple Reinforced Loop Straps – Emergency Off Road Recovery Rope
GearAmerica Off-Road Recovery Kit
Tow Strap + Tree Saver + Heavy Duty Snatch Block Pulley + Black D-Ring Shackles + Winch Line Dampener Bag + Recovery Gloves
AUTMATCH D Ring Shackle 3/4″ Shackles (2 Pack) 41,887Ibs Break
trength with 7/8″ Screw Pin and Shackle Isolator Washers Kit for Tow Strap Winch Off Road Vehicle Recovery
Rhino USA Shackle Hitch Receiver
Best Towing Accessories for Trucks, Jeep, Toyota & More – Connect Your Rhino Tow Strap for Vehicle Recovery
KLEVIRO Synthetic Soft Shackle Recovery Rope 7/16” X 20 inch in (41,000 lbs) Breaking Strength with Lab Tested
Soft shackle is made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene while some cheap soft shackles are made of nylon This product is strong enough to handle any SUV, TRUCK or ATV recovery mission.
AMBULL Shackle Hitch Receiver & Towing Hitch Lock
AMBULL shackle hitch receiver is suitable for any 2″ Receiver, adopts heavy-duty forged steel, has a workload of 11000lbs and breakpoint of 45,000 lbs. It has an outstanding performance in actual use.
Hi-Lift Jack HL484 48″ Hi-Lift Black Cast and Steel Jack
The Hi-Lift Jack is a rugged, highly versatile jack that puts you in command of situations requiring lifting, pushing, pulling, winching and clamping.
Seven Sparta Base Stand & Handle Keeper Compatible with Hi Lift Jack Accessories Handle Bar Protector
ALLEVIATE JACK SINKAGE ON SOFT GROUND: Used on soft ground like sand, mud, grass. Give the Off-Road Base better footing and greater stability during the lifting process
TR Industrial Portable 4-Ton Dual Gear Power Puller
Dual gear and dual locking pawl system distributes force evenly so you can enjoy easy and consistent pull.
Spare Tire Trash Bag, JoyTutus Fits 40″ Tire Overland Series Large Capacity Spare Tire Bag
Cargo Storage Bag, Tool & Gear for Outdoor Off-Road Recovery Gear – Universal fits
Heavy Duty Rapid Tire Deflator & Molle Pouch
Precision Release Button Air Down Offroad Kit – Glows in Dark, Bonus: Valve Caps, Cores, Repair Tool | Quickly Deflate 4×4 Off Road Tires
Hi-Lift HA-500 Handle-All Multi-Purpose Tool
Convenient telescoping implement handle for compact storage
Full size shovel head
Full size sledge hammer head
Full size axe and pick axe heads
Durable, branded nylon gear bag included
Powerbuilt 3 Ton All-in-One Hydraulic Bottle Jack and Jackstand in One Unit, Compact, Wide Base
Safely lifts and holds unibody and body-on-frame vehicles, 3 ton capacity. Wide flat base adds stability and reduces “sinking” on softer surfaces
TRACGRABBER Tire Traction Device for Trucks & Large SUVs
Set of 4 -Easy to Install Anti Skid Emergency Tire Straps to Get Unstuck from Snow, Mud, & Sand -A Snow Traction Mat or Tire Chain Alternative
Smittybilt 5.65 CFM Air Compressor
or the added convenience of being able to air-up or air-down your tires to accommodate various types of terrain, a Smittybilt Air Compressor is the most powerful compression unit in its class with a 1/3 horsepower oil-less direct drive motor and a 30 amp inline fuse.
Spot Flood Combo LED Light
Super bright white light dispels darkness, ensuring safety of your trip
It’s essential to have a good quality and appropriate off-road recovery gear for your vehicle and use them in a safe and responsible manner. Always make sure to read the instruction manual for each piece of equipment before using it and practice using them in a safe area before you need to use them in an emergency situation. It’s also important to have a plan in place in case of an emergency and to always tell someone where you’re going and when you expect to return before heading off-road.
