Comments on: Overlanding Gear Report: Smaller is Better

By: Yeti adVANtures

Yeti adVANtures — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 03:43:46 +0000

These seem a little silly and small. Sometimes a couple extra inches is what it takes to get er’ over the hill. A couple extra inches of traction can make a big difference.

By: CSG

CSG — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 01:31:55 +0000

Not sure I get short MaxTrax but I do get the smaller and lighter is better mindset. As a former backpacker who only does car camping now, I still try to keep that backpacking mindset and keep my gear simple and light where practical.

By: WE ROME

WE ROME — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 23:41:01 +0000

I have successfully avoided purchasing MaxTrax or similar for many years, relying on other means to extricate myself. However in the mud at Overland Expo last fall, the tire tracks into the camping area became so deep I could NOT get my front tires to steer out of the deep valley. Finally a good Samaritan arrived with his MaxTrax and I “walked” right out, eezy peezy. I bought two of them the next day.
Similarly one can often get by w/o a winch; hey it’s easy to justify avoiding the expense, weight, etc, BUT when occasionally you definitely do you need one, you REALLY need one since depending on the circumstances, and there really are no other options in some circumstances.
When it comes time that you need MaxTrax or similar I think short ones are “cutsey” but size does matter in most situations when you need a MaxTrax.
P.S. I probably should have purchased 4 of them!

By: Mike Gaffney

Mike Gaffney — Sun, 20 Jan 2019 16:26:44 +0000

In reply to smritte. Funny how age makes us smarter!

By: tritonl

tritonl — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 05:08:39 +0000

150$ for their carry bag, seriously?

By: Buddabuda

Buddabuda — Wed, 26 Dec 2018 18:16:45 +0000

[QUOTE="Stepsride, post: 281067, member: 7115"]I saw a video by Sir William Goes on YouTube about ActionTrax. I liked the story of them. I have never owned Maxtrax and do not deny they look like they work really well. However I ordered up some of these due to the story.

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I've seen that video and agree. I have had those in my Amazon cart for a few days now. I still wish these were available https://anchormtnoverland.com/collections/recovery/products/amo-anchor-mats

By: James M Doak jr

James M Doak jr — Wed, 26 Dec 2018 16:23:01 +0000

This Very helpful article

By: Stepsride

Stepsride — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 01:56:45 +0000

I saw a video by Sir William on YouTube about ActionTrax. I liked the story of them. I have never owned Maxtrax and do not deny they look like they work really well. However I ordered up some of these due to the story.

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By: EJD

EJD — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 09:31:35 +0000

I’m considering the small maxtrax for my Jeep TJ. Space is extremely limited and I always like the idea of carrying traction boards but could never justify carrying 4 foot ones…this may be the answer! Hopefully half the size means half the cost too.

By: Catdog

Catdog — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 00:56:24 +0000

Great article! I’m always Interested in minimizing with good quality gear