Best 4x4 Recovery kits, which do you need? 

I've carried one for 25 years and never used it. And I'm sure if I did now it would probably snap!

I always use a long handled shovel since the doctor gave me a medical certificate to “stay away from work”. 😜😂😂👍

You can use a hi lift as a come along. It’s certainly not as effective but being that they both weigh a lot and take up loads of space, I’d stick with a hi lift

luciqueiroz just use common sense

If you do snow put in chains

@Graeme Yamaha if you need more then a shovel tracks and a snatch strap on the beach tell me why? What else do you need bar the above add a winch and extra recovery straps for the bush? Would be interested to know

I think its time for Ronny and Andrew SPW to be volunteered / voluntold to do another joint video, this time with the State Emergency Services SES and the Australian Royal Flying Doctors. A summary at the start that rolls up Ronny's previous advice on first aid and snake bite kits would be nice. I rather like .Jack Absalom's The Road To Survival'

@@howardp6682 I seconded that. State Emergency Services SES and the Australian Royal Flying Doctors could tell some stories of what and what not to do. Jack Absalom is why I got into overlanding. Who needs a 4X4, old Sigma Wagon would do the trick😊 .

Jim, maxtrax and red winches do them (drifta sell the red winches version)

@@LockyourHubs4WDing Thanks

Yeah and technically not allowed in the high country... oh Parks Victoria... you've done it again! Also a drag chain is a necessity.

@@MrFastFarmer yep I have a long chain

if you are being chased by an incoming tide and only have the hi lift doing the work of a winch you are going to be in serious trouble

@@michaelblake4442 Agreed. That's a situation I'd have on my list too. I did say "if you're in a hurry." Although it is arguable whether one should venture into tidal flats solo and if you have other vehicles around, a shovel and snatch straps will probably get you out of the danger zone quicker than setting up a winch pull. I'm not trying to say a high lift is a perfect replacement for a powered winch. I'm just trying to encourage out of the box thinking a bit. More than one way to skin a cat.

@@sethwilliamson Yes i have been travelling solo for over 30 years now and have skun my fare share of cats, i even got my 40 series around the world in the early eighties with only a hi lift, a few shackles and some straps before moving to a Tirfor Hand winch, but these are both tools i would recommend for a young man and being in my late fifties and more cash positive i wouldn't travel solo these days without my winch. Safe travels.

@@michaelblake4442 Same to you brother. :)

That’s for when the recovery goes good.. or for when it goes bad.

Can't agree more it's always strapped to the rig

Graeme Yamaha that’s true. I was watching an episode with a convoy of several vehicles. I would figure if your going on some of the crazy trips they go on then it would be wise for each vehicle to have their own recovery gear. Just my opinion.

Oops. I'm new at posting. The ropes are also available to be employed as a Spanish windlass/flip flop winch, should a sideways pull be necessary, say in a rollover situation- God Forbid.

2nd this!

Thats right. Do not join extension strap and snatch strap together. Also, if you join an extension strap to bridle or another extension strap I insert a 1 inch dowl ( about 8 inches long) instead of a magazine (your suggestion), that way its easy to undo. Simply pull dowl and it releases the knot.

As long as the extension strap/rope has a MBS in excess of the strap and they're joined properly. I don't have an issue, and have done it previously.

@Graeme Yamaha some of the best recovery techniques are devised and argued around a campfire when travelling and obviously on channels and forums like this one. Everyone's experience in a recovery situation can vary greatly, as does the terrain they find themselves in. The most important thing to consider is the safety of those involved in the recovery, as well as the vehicle's. That is why I said "recommend". It doesn't mean you shouldn't if the necessity arises and there are no other options to recover a vehicle. If you are going to offer a counter argument, it should be done in a civil and constructive manner. The tone of your reply wasn't either. Now, I will give you some FACTS: Manufacturers of recovery straps use different materials and webbing weaves to produce a strap of the correct strength, and an understanding of the differences between a snatch strap and a winch extension strap is important for safety. Snatch straps are typically manufactured from nylon webbing. The thickness, width and weave all play a part in allowing the strap to stretch and absorb the energy involved in a recovery. What is important is that by the simple nature of stretching, shock loads on recovery points are reduced, and the stored kenetic energy helps recover the vehicle. Snatch straps are typically designed to stretch by at least 20%. The more they stretch the less shock is placed on the recovery point. Winch extension straps, however, are usually made of polyester fibre and use a weave that produces minimal amounts of stretch (typically under 5%). When winching, you want little or no stretch for two reasons: a) because any stretch requires the use of more cable before the vehicle begins to move; and b) because in the event of failure of the strap or cable, less elasticity reduces the likelihood of dangerous projectiles injuring people and property. But with little or no stretch, a winch extension strap is more susceptible to damage from shock loads. So, should we use winch extension straps in conjunction with a snatch strap ? If we put safety first and the recommendations of the manufacturer, then the answer is NO.The issue is that the winch extension strap is not designed to handle shock loads. One could argue that the snatch strap would stretch and reduce any shock load on the winch extension strap (as you have stated), but the thing to keep in mind is that the minimum rated sized snatch strap is typically 8000kg and can be as high as 15,000kg, whereas winch extension straps (such as ARB's) are rated 4500kg or 8000kg. So there is a good possibility that if the forces are strong enough, the winch extension strap will be a weak link and may break, with the possibility of causing damage or injury. So with safety in mind, always use a strap for its intended use only, UNLESS no other option is available. Blue warning labels with the strap's minimum breaking strength rating and its intended use can be found sewn into the eye at one end of the strap

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Watch the previous video mate, we tried them and they are an absolute waste of time and money in our experience

Ah ok thanks I missed that one!

I think they're just different terms, maybe different lengths, but same physical features. They don't stretch. A recovery strap is completely different from a tow strap since it stretches like a bungee chord during the first initial impact during a vehicle to vehicle extraction. Check out Matts Recovery channel, he uses them all the time to get a run with the towing vehicle and the recovery strap stretches and the stuck vehicle pops out like Champagne cork with no damage to the drivetrain. Cheers.

I think Ronny came to a similar conclusion. I am not a lawyer: but when you are standing in the dock at your trial you need to be able to say you followed all of the procedures and best advice, because even if you know some of that advice is worthless the Judge and so called 'expert witnesses' don't.

@Graeme Yamaha weighted or weighted, position doesn't matter. They either get shredded (weighted) or don't do anything worthwhile (unweighted).

@Graeme Yamaha I've been in a situation where I had to use my high lift with some straps and you can do it with straps it's just really sucks when you have to reset your strap after learning the hard way I ended up grabbing some square steel tubing couple 3/8 bolts and some 3/8 chain hooks so that way I didn't have to reset my strap it actually seem to work a lot smoother I will still say is the ranch is the best way to go and a flip-flop winch will actually get you by a long ways when you don't have either