Sand ladder, traction aid, recovery board: probably the most common names for this kind of off-road helper. We tested a few common models, but more by European standards. Not in sand, but in mud, uphill and as a bridge.
The MAXTRAX MKII recovery boards from Australia are made of reinforced nylon, withstand up to 4,500 kg, weigh 6.8 kg per pair and come with a lifetime warranty.
A guide to off-road jacks: bottle, scissor, trolley, High-Lift, hydraulic, lifting bags and exhaust jacks, plus accessories, use in recovery and safety tips.
horntools grabbed a winch and packed it into a box. The result is the Winch Box, a mobile, flexible winch solution for the workshop, the trailer and smaller 4x4s.
The horntools recovery kits hold everything you need for a simple vehicle recovery, sorted by winch type. Plus the six stages of recovery, done in the right order.
A close look at the horntools Recovery Kit+ for winches with synthetic rope: tree strap, 12 t rope, snatch ring and soft shackles in a waterproof bag, plus recovery technique tips.
WINCH Industry brings its first own winch brand to market: ANTWINCH, as tough and tireless as an ant. Three series and five winches, from the value RAW FORCE to the competition TORQX BLITZ.
Every well-equipped off-roader carries shackles. But where are the differences between the shapes, can they be used wrongly, and what do the numbers mean? The little ABC of steel shackles, so your next recovery goes safely.
The Relleumdesign Hooist is a hand puller with a built-in block and tackle: up to 3 t of pull from just 20 kg of hand force, at only 2 to 4 kg of weight.
Which tyres do you really need on an off-roader in winter? An overview of winter tyres, the Alpine symbol, legal rules across Europe, snow chains and spikes.