Comments on: Vehicle Recovery Kit Basics: What Should You Pack?

By: Haust

Haust — Sun, 13 Oct 2019 17:16:15 +0000

These are recovery basics and not “third world” overlanding equipment. If you don’t off-road with these that is your choice, but these are the basics that anyone traveling off road should have with them.
It’s also not a first aid list. That need was addressed very clearly under “Medical Kit”.

By: Billiebob

Billiebob — Sun, 06 Oct 2019 02:37:28 +0000

In reply to Billiebob.

I’m not sure all those products are a requirement but the article hits the plusses, and pitfalls of picking the wrong ones. I live in the forest and I don’t overland in the third world so my needs are simpler. Something to always consider before building that must have list??? Where are you, what do you need? AND it misses “what if you don’t have a splint for a broken forearm”…. Include courses in First Aid, Recovery, Swimming, CPR !!!! Beyond spending on products…. Spend on EDUCATION, get experience.

By: Billiebob

Billiebob — Sun, 06 Oct 2019 02:27:34 +0000

excellent write up!!

By: Robert OB 33/48

Robert OB 33/48 — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 20:56:46 +0000

Thank you all for a good article.
However, I have some points I would put into a recovery pack.
First of all.
A Shovel.
Why? Because a lot of moments of being bogged the solution is just simple start digging.
And when you are towing, kinetic or else, and you have a “wall” in front of your tires, it is having more stress to the car.
Making a ramp with your shovel makes the recovery go lighter.
When in shallow water, try to let the water flow away. Therefor easier acces to the reason of getting bogged.
Recovery boards.
Very important as they make again a recovery possible or at least much lighter.
Especially when you out on your own.
And most importantly!!!!
Patience, a good view, a plan, and no rush if possible.
I did once a recovery on my own, with winch, shovel, and such and due the fact that I made the whole situation relaxed, I managed on my own without any problems, and damage to the Rig what so ever.
Think we should need a recovery lesson in Europe. At least once a year. Just to keep in good shape.