recovery bag

Beeker356 · 11-23-2006, 07:27 PM

i have seen recovery bags on different off-road sites with tow straps and such in them, and was thinking of making my own. i do not do too much wheelin but want to have it incase, when i go i carry a 20,000lb lug-all and would nost likely use that, or call someone to pull me out. so my question is what would you guys put in you recovery bag(tow straps, shackles, etc...)?

thanks
josh

sc0872 · 11-23-2006, 09:20 PM

Warn has some nice kits that has everything you need in them.

**sharpie** · 11-23-2006, 09:22 PM

I just keep my tow strap, a reciever tow hook, my D-ring shackles, and my tools in my bag

ddeadserious · 11-24-2006, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharpie1k

I just keep my tow strap, a reciever tow hook, my D-ring shackles, and my tools in my bag

x2

10char

badron · 11-24-2006, 03:48 AM

A high boy jack, flash light, piece of plastic, toilet paper, beer, strap, I have a come-a-long.

jester1341 · 11-24-2006, 06:19 AM

peice of plastic???? condom or a rain poncho??? might need both in the woods man

anybody shop for recovery gear at tractor supply?? saw a 100,000 tow line!!!!!!!!!! like i'd ever need it, but they have all kinds of cool crap there.... like the 18 dollar 5lb air tank i'm gonna use for my OBA

john

law.74 · 11-24-2006, 08:51 AM

Don't use tow straps for recovery. Even if the rating is adequate the stretch is not, and you will likely break something. Towing with a recovery strap on the other hand will shorten its usefull lifespan by keeping it under constant stretch.

One might assume when most of you mention "tow straps" you mean "recovery straps", but considering how much more money good straps tend to cost I'm not so sure.

A good recovery kit will have both tow and recovery straps.

creature · 11-24-2006, 09:15 AM

I carry alot of stuff.

Tow strap
D-rings
Hi-lift
hi-lift winch kit
one of those hi-lift pieces so you can lift one wheel up
shovel
20~ feet of chain
A sturdy piece of plywood
oh, and the stock bottle jack, because you never know.

JwlmanWu · 11-24-2006, 09:22 AM

I carry

-Tow strap
-Shovel
-d-rings
-hilift jack
-and I have my winch

Mr.Crowley · 11-24-2006, 05:38 PM

I carry
recovery strap
two 3/4 shackles
gloves
high lift
2'x2' peice of plywood doubled up..For jack base in sand or mud
ziplock bag of hand cleaner and a few rags
a old sweat shirt to throw over the winch line
and a assorted bunch of tools in a ammo box for trail repairs

**newracer** · 11-25-2006, 01:00 AM

In a bag I have two straps, a 12' chain, gloves, shackle, and a snatch block.

Two shackles on rear bumper, ax and shovel on rear rack, highlift on rear rack, winch on front bumper.

Beeker356 · 11-25-2006, 08:05 AM

what is a snatch block and what is its porpose?

CNY · 11-25-2006, 08:27 AM

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f27/snatch-block-theory-205210/

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f27/snatch-block-tree-saver-209137/

Quote:

Originally Posted by k8ysv

'tis a pulley!

Like so:

11-23-2006, 09:20 PM	#2
sc0872 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 80 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Warn has some nice kits that has everything you need in them. __________________ 1992 XJ 6" Skyjacker Rock Ready Kit Reflex Spray Liner on Rockers and Fender Flairs AFE Intake, Jet Chip, 4.10 gears Warn Front and Rear Bumpers Warn XD9000i Winch

11-24-2006, 03:48 AM	#5
badron Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 456 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	A high boy jack, flash light, piece of plastic, toilet paper, beer, strap, I have a come-a-long.

11-24-2006, 08:51 AM	#7
law.74 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Too far from Moab Posts: 546 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Don't use tow straps for recovery. Even if the rating is adequate the stretch is not, and you will likely break something. Towing with a recovery strap on the other hand will shorten its usefull lifespan by keeping it under constant stretch. One might assume when most of you mention "tow straps" you mean "recovery straps", but considering how much more money good straps tend to cost I'm not so sure. A good recovery kit will have both tow and recovery straps.

11-25-2006, 08:05 AM	#12
Beeker356 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 147 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	what is a snatch block and what is its porpose?