We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. Tow straps and recovery straps aren't the same thing. We'll go through the differences and help you pick the best ...

When out mudding or tackling tough terrain in your vehicle, you might need one of two kinds of straps: the towing kind or the recovery kind, and there are significant differences in structure and ...

Having the right tools for the job is essential, no matter what you're doing. In some cases, not having them is merely a nuisance. It may slow you down or even ruin the fun. However, in others, using ...

The Ramsey Patriot 9500 UT Winch has a unique feature that saves time for self-recovery with Ramsey's patented semiautomatic clutch. Simply rotate the disengagement handle, pull out the cable, attach ...

Getting stuck can happen to anyone, no matter how cautious you are behind the wheel. Don’t mash the gas pedal when you sense that your wheels are slipping and your vehicle isn’t moving—that will only ...

The desert is full of great trails to explore, but it is also full of terrain that can get you stuck in the blink of an eye. We usually go prepared on our adventures with a load of recovery gear such ...

Join wrecker Rick and the Mrs. as they tackle their first off-road recovery mission with a Toyota Prius. This challenge quickly escalates into a demonstration of essential off-road recovery strategies ...

One of the worst feelings is laying on the throttle pedal, but going nowhere. Yep, you and your convoy’s butts are stuck. And while you were having fun deep into the woods/dunes/snow/mud hollow, cell ...