Maxtrax vs TRED vs Tracmats vs X-Trax vs X-Jack
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Subspd
Adventurer
Anyone using these? MAXSA Innovations 20333 Escaper Buddy Orange Traction Mat https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AV2HONS/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_sa2Mub13R4573
pdxfrogdog
Adventurer
No idea about consensus... there probably isn't any. FWIW, here is my personal experience:
I needed some self recovery equipment and MAXTRAX or TREDs looked like a reasonable way to go. Less expensive then a winch, no install needed, low tech and probably less likely to hurt myself during a recovery. As I started doing research, it seemed like MAXTRAX have an edge in mind share, but TREDs looked really good also and are half the price. Ordered up while on special from Sierra Expeditions (great customer service, highly recommended) and I was not disappointed when they arrived... burly, seemed really tough. I went with the smaller ones, the TRED 800s, two pair (I drive a JKU)... the price would have gotten me 1 pair of MAXTRAX. Within a month of arrival, they earned their keep twice. First time saved me (actually my buddy) some serious digging out of deep sand. He was pretty damn stuck. Place the TREDs in front of each tire and boom he was up and out. I did have to dig around to find one of the TREDs, but that is what a leash is for. The second time, again soft deep sand. I was too close to the edge of the trail and I just kind of sank into a tree. Oops. 1 tire had no contact, jeep was pinned against the tree so we placed the TREDs down under the 3 tires that could benefit and I was out in a snap. Didn't even thrash my paint (though I did lose a tail light). I'm really confident that TREDs are a great tool for the conditions I'm likely to encounter: sand, mud and snow. I don't leave home without them. I'm equally confident that MAXTRAX would have done the job also. I prefer the design of the MAXTRAX as they stack (nest) together more compactly, but it just wasn't enough for the cost of entry.
LexusAllTerrain
Expedition Leader
TRED will replace, when you purchase just register on line and keep your proof of purchase!:sombrero:
cactusjk
Explorer
Sounds good. After a long wait I will try them out.
pdxfrogdog
Adventurer
Never thought to register mine online. Just did, thanks. BTW, there is an offer for free leashes when you register online.
LexusAllTerrain
Expedition Leader
Yes indeed!
Subspd
Adventurer
Any updates on these?
Kmrtnsn
Explorer
Used once, worked as advertized. They did not self destruct, implode, cause the end of the free world. For mounting I ended up getting a net shelf for the rear, the Maxsas sit on top, easy to get to and easy to re-stow. For the price for a pair, I don't think they can be beat.
DaVikes
Adventurer
Any idea how well they will work as a ramp/bridge? Were you stuck in sand or somewhere rockier? The Maxsas look like they would be fine in sand, I'm just not sure how they would do in rockier areas where I travel. The website doesn't shed much light. Thanks