Buyer’s Guide

01 ARB/Weekender Recovery Kit

HIGHLIGHTS: So you don’t have the space or want to haul around every recovery tool known to mankind, but you still want to be able to get yourself out of a bind, if required. This is where the Weekender Recovery Kit comes in. ARB’s basic kit can get the job done and you on your way without getting too complicated. The simple Weekender Recovery Kit gathers components together for you to accomplish snatch recoveries.

INCLUDES:

- Cotton Canvas Bag - 17,600lb. Snatch Strap - Two 4.75t Bow Shackles - Pair Of Gloves

MSRP: $131

URL: arbusa.com

02 ARB/Essentials Recovery Kit

HIGHLIGHTS: If you’re looking for a useful recovery tool kit that can handle common recovery situations, ARB has you covered. The aptly named Essentials Recovery Kit contains the essentials of what you need to get back on the trail, including a tree trunk protector, snatch strap, bow shackles and snatch block. The kit is contained in a brightly colored, easily transportable bag.

INCLUDES:

- 17,600lb. Snatch Strap - 26,000lb. Tree Trunk Protector - 19,800lb. Snatch Block - Snatch Pack Storage Bag

- Two 4.75t Bow Shackles

MSRP: $280

URL: arbusa.com

03 Rugged Ridge/Kinetic Recovery Rope Kit

HIGHLIGHTS: The Rugged Ridge Kinetic Recovery Rope isn’t just any old rope. It’s one of the most e ective products for vehicle recovery that you’re likely to encounter. The defining di erence is in the rope’s elasticity. It has a slight stretch to it that gives the pulling vehicle a growing momentum before transferring the pulling energy to the stuck vehicle. The Kinetic Rope allows for a smooth, gradual transition of load and a 30,000lb. breaking strength for convincing pulling power in even the most unstable of terrain.

INCLUDES:

- 30’ Kinetic Recovery Rope - Rugged Cinch-Style Storage Bag

MSRP: $111

URL: ruggedridge.com

04 TJM/ recovery Kit

HIGHLIGHTS: If you’re looking for a kit that can handle a wider variety of recovery situations, TJM’s Recovery Kit – Large can answer the call. The kit comes with plenty of tools that can get you out of a jam and is housed inside a sturdy multi-purpose bag. Recovery blanket is included to hang over the winch line to help dampen it in case it snaps. If you’re looking for even more gear, TJM also o ers a heavy-duty version of this kit as well.

INCLUDES:

- Two 19mm Bow Shackles

- 4,000kg Winch Extension Strap (20m) - 8,000kg Snatch Block

- 8,000kg Snatch Strap (9m)

- 8,000kg Tree Trunk Protector (3m) - Heavy Duty Leather Gloves

- Recovery Blanket

- Carrying Case

MSRP: $267

URL: tjmusa.com

05 Rugged Ridge/ Premium Recovery Kit

HIGHLIGHTS: Be ready for any eventuality on your next o -road adventure by packing the essentials needed for vehicle recovery. With their Premium Recovery Kit, Rugged Ridge has made it simple to gather what you need for most any recovery scenario. Each kit includes enough gear to get successful recoveries done e ciently and safely. The kit comes with a 30-foot kinetic recovery rope that is rated with a 7500 load limit that makes quick work of even the stickiest of situations, a 20,000 pound snatch block pulley and more. With this kit in hand, you can hit the trails with the confidence in knowing you’re prepared for almost everything.

INCLUDES:

- 30’ Kinetic Recovery Rope

- 20,000 Pound Snatch Block Pulley

- 3” Tree Strap

- One Pair Of 7/16” Soft Rope Shackles - High-Visibility Winch Line Dampener

- One Pair Of Rugged Leather Work Gloves - One Lightweight Mesh Recovery Gear Bag

MSRP: $255

URL: ruggedridge.com

06 ARB/Recovery Soft Shackle

HIGHLIGHTS: For a few years going now, we’ve seen the steady rise in popularity of soft shackles. Soft shackles are now oftentimes preferred over steel shackles because of their light weight, incredible strength and easy to use nature. Unlike steel shackles that require a dedicated mount for their use, soft shackles can be wrapped around any hard point without causing damage or scratching paint. Rated at 14.5T breaking strength and suitable for vehicles up to

3.5T, the ARB Soft Connect Shackle is engineered to float in water and provide superior strength during recoveries.

INCLUDES:

- Soft Shackle - Storage pouch

MSRP: $49

URL: arbusa.com

07 Smittybilt/ Premium Winch Accessory Bag

HIGHLIGHTS: If your Jeep or other o -road vehicle has a winch on it, it’s a good idea to also invest in tools that can help you get the most out of your winch. Smittybilt's Premium Winch Accessory

Bag contains fundamental winch rigging tools needed for recovery and performing other winch operations. Inside the bag, you’ll find just about everything you’ll need to get out of the most common, and sometime uncommon, o -road jams.

INCLUDES:

- 4"X 8' 40,000lb. Tree Trunk Protector - 3” x 30’ 30,000 Recovery Strap - 17,600lb. Snatch Block

- Two 3/4” D-Rings

- 5’ of 5/16” Chocker Chain with Hooks - Premium Work Gloves

- Heavy-Duty 600-Denier Bag With Strap

MSRP: $130

URL: smittybilt.com

08 Warn/Epic Hyperlink

HIGHLIGHTS: If you’ve never seen something quite like this, it’s because this is an all-new design by Warn. The Epic Hyperlink is a shackle reimagined with a forged aluminum body with two forged steel pins that give it unmatched strength. Its smart design allows it to quickly and easily connect to other recovery accessories such as hooks, straps, snatch blocks, rope extensions, shackle mount links and thimbles, shackles, and soft shackles. A unique multipurpose dual-pin shackle allows for direct attachment to other recovery accessories for fast, easy rigging. It is compatible with winches up to 18,000 pounds and has a 36,000-pound working load limit with a minimum 72,000-pound ultimate breaking strength.

AVAILABLE IN: Polished, Type III Hard Anodized Black, and Gunmetal Corrosion Resistant Finishes

MSRP: $100

URL: warn.com

09 Warn/Epic Sidewinder

HIGHLIGHTS: Warn wants you to reconsider what you’re accustomed to when it comes to traditional hooks and shackles. Is there a better way? Warn thinks so, and we’d be hard pressed not to agree. The all-new Epic Sidewinder is intended to replace old-fashioned hooks and shackles for faster, easier and a more direct linkage to recovery points. Built with an ultradurable forged aluminum body and forged steel pins, this direct-connect rigging system is easy and fast to set, giving you a modern take on secure anchor-point attachments. It is designed to quickly attach to most bumper recovery points, D-ring shackles, recovery straps, rope extensions, and soft shackles and directly attaches to bumper D-ring mount tabs with at least 1-3/8-inch clearance from face to center hole. It is compatible for winches up to 18,000 pounds and has a minimum 64,000-pound ultimate breaking strength.

AVAILABLE IN: Polished, Type III Hard Anodized Black, and Gunmetal Corrosion Resistant Finishes

MSRP: $140

URL: warn.com

10 Warn/Heavy-Duty Epic Recovery Kit

HIGHLIGHTS: When the going gets tough, the tough reach for a well-appointed recovery kit. This Warn Industries Epic Winch Rigging Kit includes an 18,000-pound capacity snatch block, premium recovery strap, tree trunk protector, two 3/4-inch Epic Shackles, a pair of gloves and black backpack. The equipment fits neatly inside the modular backpack, which also acts as a winch line damper. If this kit is overkill for your needs, Warn also o ers a similar recovery kit geared for medium duty applications (for winches 12,000 pounds and under).

INCLUDES:

- Two Forged 3/4" Epic Shackles (For 18,000lb. Winches And Under)

- Epic Tree Trunk Protector (4" X 8'; Rated To 30,000 lbs.)

- Epic Snatch Block (For Winch Capacities Of Up To 18,000 lbs.)

- Premium Recovery Strap (3" X 30'; Rated To 21,600 lbs.)

- Winching Gloves With Kevlar Reinforcement And Synthetic Leather

- Backpack Carrying Case: Made From Ballistic Material With Modular Interior. Doubles As Line Damper.

MSRP: $585

URL: warn.com