Recovery Gear Storage
- Thread starter JCTex
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I may be missing your point; and if I am, I'm sorry. But "lame" sounds derogatory. I doubt the young lady who was drowning didn't think their efforts were bad. That article sums up one of the reasons I started this thread.
I figured lots of pre-planning and practice needs to accompany all this gear. Otherwise, I'm just carrying dead weight. I want put my stuff in various places and in the most efficient containers so I can react to what's needed. I don't want to carry the whole shebang in one, big, bloody, bag first step out of the chute. That's why I hope to put my "right now/suffient to get started" bag right behind me in the split between the seats. Other heavier gear can live elsewhere so,long as I can get it, even if my Jeep has doors closed off.
I'm taking the liberty to read a lot into the report of this rescue; but I'll bet this was not the first recovery rodeo for at least one of those hero motorists. For example, they didn't take time to position and rig a winch. They didn't stop and take a poll or recruit LEO help and they didn't fill out any permission forms. They're probably did their planning on the run. One surfaced as the best leader and the other let that person lead. The leader probably did what leaders, even brand new ones, do: they used their resources, communicated the plan, and got 're dun. Also, while a chain is no one's best choice in a pull like this, it's probably what they had; and they adapted and used it.
I want my kit to be that quick to go into action and adaptable. My best friend and former high-angle fire rescue instructor told me, "The first rule in rescue is it has to done TODAY."
Jerry
I figured lots of pre-planning and practice needs to accompany all this gear. Otherwise, I'm just carrying dead weight. I want put my stuff in various places and in the most efficient containers so I can react to what's needed. I don't want to carry the whole shebang in one, big, bloody, bag first step out of the chute. That's why I hope to put my "right now/suffient to get started" bag right behind me in the split between the seats. Other heavier gear can live elsewhere so,long as I can get it, even if my Jeep has doors closed off.
I'm taking the liberty to read a lot into the report of this rescue; but I'll bet this was not the first recovery rodeo for at least one of those hero motorists. For example, they didn't take time to position and rig a winch. They didn't stop and take a poll or recruit LEO help and they didn't fill out any permission forms. They're probably did their planning on the run. One surfaced as the best leader and the other let that person lead. The leader probably did what leaders, even brand new ones, do: they used their resources, communicated the plan, and got 're dun. Also, while a chain is no one's best choice in a pull like this, it's probably what they had; and they adapted and used it.
I want my kit to be that quick to go into action and adaptable. My best friend and former high-angle fire rescue instructor told me, "The first rule in rescue is it has to done TODAY."
Jerry
matthewp
Combat Truck Monkey
I agree with JCTex. Please explain your response? I don't think the bystander rescue was lame at all.
Comanche Scott
Expedition Leader
JCTex,
you bring up a good point. Recovery gear storage should be dynamic, based on the situation. If I'm stuck in the middle of a deep water crossing or mud pit I certainly don't want to open a door to dig out gear. Rather have the co-pilot climb out the window and brave the cold water or mud, while I stay clean, dry and comfortable inside...
To help with this, weaving a tow strap or a bit of winch line around the stinger/bull bar, and in the rear, having a tow strap connected to the pull point and wrapped around the spare helps.
Then a high pressure water hose and a couple of towels, for the co-pilot to clean up with before getting back in helps keep the interior clean.
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Chain is great for recovery connections under a vehicle. So many moving components that it is easy to kink, or cut, a wire or synthetic rope. I keep a 10' length, and that seems to do me...er... the copilot well.
BTW: I'm interviewing for co-pilot for the next adventure. So far nobody has responded. :elkgrin:
you bring up a good point. Recovery gear storage should be dynamic, based on the situation. If I'm stuck in the middle of a deep water crossing or mud pit I certainly don't want to open a door to dig out gear. Rather have the co-pilot climb out the window and brave the cold water or mud, while I stay clean, dry and comfortable inside...
To help with this, weaving a tow strap or a bit of winch line around the stinger/bull bar, and in the rear, having a tow strap connected to the pull point and wrapped around the spare helps.
Then a high pressure water hose and a couple of towels, for the co-pilot to clean up with before getting back in helps keep the interior clean.
.
Chain is great for recovery connections under a vehicle. So many moving components that it is easy to kink, or cut, a wire or synthetic rope. I keep a 10' length, and that seems to do me...er... the copilot well.
BTW: I'm interviewing for co-pilot for the next adventure. So far nobody has responded. :elkgrin:
James Pierce
Adventurer
I keep my recovery gear in a SoCal drawer. This makes it very easy to access. There's nothing worse than having unload your gear to find what you need.
I also use Adventure Tool Company bags to keep various items within the drawer organized. One contains recovery gear, one has air tools, and another tool roll houses everything except end wrenches, sockets and ratchets which are in a Blue Point case at the bottom. ATC's quality is outstanding. I would highly recommend their products.
I also use Adventure Tool Company bags to keep various items within the drawer organized. One contains recovery gear, one has air tools, and another tool roll houses everything except end wrenches, sockets and ratchets which are in a Blue Point case at the bottom. ATC's quality is outstanding. I would highly recommend their products.