Getting recovery gear is always exciting. For the next step in my equipment preparation I concentrated on recovery straps and shackles.
The length, gauge, and weight will depend on your vehicle. Mine weighs in just under 4,000 pounds so my tow ropes and shackle choices were guided by that. I also chose to buy local. The community where I live has a strong, active off road culture. Everything from motocross, rock crawling and over-landing, therefore a few local companies from off road gear are right in my neighborhood.
I chose RhinoUSA to purchase the gear. They are in my zip code and judging by past purchases. ( see blog on shovel) the quality is excellent.
The haul included a: tow strap, kinetic rope and soft shackles. Each item came with a sturdy storage bag, coupon for future purchase and brand stickers – nice touch.
Kinetic Recovery Tow Rope – Heavy Duty Off Road snatch Strap (5/8”x20)
loops
Recovery Tow Strap- 3”x30” tested for 31,598 pounds. Triple reinforced loop straps –
Synthetic Soft Shackle-49,050 pounds guaranteed max breaking strength (7/16” 2 pack)
These are essential parts of recovery gear. Each one with a purpose. I went with the soft shackles because my vehicle is not heavy. The heavier you ride is the higher rating you should look for and the metal shackles become more necessary.
The tow strap is also called a tree saver or a bridle. It’s a strap that you secure to your vehicle and then to a kinetic rope, or a winch. the kinetic rope has spring in it that helps ‘yank’ a vehicle out of a tough spot.
I’m very happy with my Recovery Haul . Check out RhinoUSA or a local business near you for your off road equipment.
Keep Driving
NadiaM
