best recovery kit?

[nat]

I need a recovery kit to toss in my 2007 Tacoma, it is getting a M8000 winch this weekend. I was looking at the ARB recovery kit. Any other suggestions?

 

[I Leak Oil]

Honestly I get by with 3 shackles, a tree strap, a pulley block, and a recovery strap in most situations. Most of the time it's ust a tree strap and a shackle though. Here in the Northeast there is almost always something close to hook up to.

Really depends on where you plan on getting stuck!

 

[rshuckfinn]

It all depends on the environment. I am in the desert alot. There is not much to winch off of. So I will be getting a pull pal to add too my basic kit. The ARB is nice. Viking offroad makes a nice one too.

 

[off-roader]

I see you're in Los Gatos... For the Sierra's the winch with a tree saver, pulley (or 2 if you want to get fancy) and shackles will usually get you by. Less if you're with friends when you wheel.

For the desert, the pull pal would be good I think unless you're with others.

While the offered kits are nice, I've come to realize I can put one together with what I need for far less simply because I don't need everything they include... although the bags are nice LOL.

 

[Richietherocket]

Ironman makes a nice basic kit for about $90 or so. You can build a great one for about $150 or the full boat ARB one.
I have the small ARB bag, 2 shackles, recovery strap, Sven saw, foldable shovel, Hi Lift and work gloves. Got a lot of it new from Craigslist. Know your terrain to buy the right parts.

 

[off-roader]

Haven't ever heard of Ironman, probably because it's crap. But I know the basic kit at Dan's Depot has everything you need and more. I wouldn't trust buying stuff from Craigslist, because you don't know how legit they are and if they actually were made from that certain company or just a chinese rip off.

Nothing like SPAM first thing in the morning.

 

[Bennyhana]

I've never heard of Dan's Depot basic recovery kit either.....

 

[rshuckfinn]

Haven't ever heard of Ironman, probably because it's crap. But I know the basic kit at Dan's Depot has everything you need and more. I wouldn't trust buying stuff from Craigslist, because you don't know how legit they are and if they actually were made from that certain company or just a chinese rip off.

if you think i'm spamming you must be mentally retarded. i just replied to this thread because the guy was asking about recovery kits... sheesh, pull your panties out of your butt.

Dude!!! Chill....

People think your spamming because your recommended a product that has NOTHING to do with vehicle recovery.

I don't see any Recovery gear at Dans Depot. I don't think the para cord in the basic kit will pull out a 5000 pound truck. If you've never herd of Ironman how can you call it crap? At least they have things that are made to recover a vehicle.

I would learn what a recovery kit is before bashing one brand and then suggesting another product.

 

[off-roader]

I guess I'm not so retarded LOL...

FWIW, Ironman is a well regarded 4x4 product manufacturer who offers recovery kits among other things like suspension upgrades, etc.

 

[nat]

Thanks for the replies! Yes this is for winch recovery not survival. I am well prepared for the impending zombie apocalypse though.

Regarding recovery kits, I am in a variety of terrains and conditions. I will check out some of the suggestions, thanks!

 

[Warn Industries]

Not to sound like a shill, but we recently came out with a new Medium Duty Recovery kit. Just so you know.

http://www.warn.com/truck/accessories/medium_duty_winching_accessory_kit.shtml

- Andy

 

[off-roader]

Andy,

It that 'Standard Recovery Strap' a kinetic one?

 

[southpier]

i'm gettin' a "Bubba-rope" because ... well, i just like the name.

 

[bfdiesel]

I want a bubba rope too, but I dont want to pay for it.

 

[rshuckfinn]

The bubba ropes are sweet. I will probably get one eventually.