Another thread discussing the purchase of a Winch Accessory Kit has brought up the question:

What do YOU carry for recovery gear?

Scott at Rockstomper.COM replied with this:

Actually physically in my truck:
2 2x30 tow straps
1 3x6 one-ply treesaver
1 3x10 two-ply treesaver
6 shackles
1 snatch block
3 10-15 foot winch extensions (they're actually spotter straps, but made from leftover winch line)
1 60" HiLift
Gloves (probably two or three pair)
I think there's a 3/8x10 chain in the bottom of my toolbox, but I never actually use it, so I'm not entirely sure if it's even there. I use the two-ply treesaver as a frame wrap for vehicles that don't have hooks. I also use the two-ply strap as a rock strap when I have to anchor to a big rock.

Other thoughts on recovery gear:
If you're doing really nasty recoveries, a second snatch block comes in handy. Mostly for bizarre angle-pulls.
You can't have too many shackles.
I rarely see an instance where chain is useful.
Creative use of the HiLift can mean the difference between getting home today with your ride intact, or tomorrow with it on the trailer. However, it can also mean the difference between going home with all your fingers, or minus a couple. Safety first.

And I do think this would make a good topic.

Scott Sells Recovery Kits (http://www.rockstomper.com/catalog/recovery/kits.htm)

Brian at IH8MUD.COM replied with this:

-1 30-foot 4" strap
-1 10-foot 3" pulling/lifting/tree-saver strap
-1 4-foot tree strap
-2 snatch blocks
-2 18-24 inch lengths of HD chain with grab hooks - great for wrapping around a frame rail for winching, or for those morons who don't have tow hooks (lots of morons around here...)
-3 or 4 screw-type clevises
-1 pair leather gloves
-1 high lift

optional: I have three 50' sections of spare cable I can bring along, as well as a second highlift, and a 8000# 5' reach (4000# @ 10') come-a-long. Usually only grab those when on a dedicated recovery mission, or running power-line trails. (power lines are usually in the 300' apart range...and I've been stuck once sitting next to the pole...never again)

I think that's it....all the heavy stuff is in a ammo can behind my seat, the straps are shoved under the seat, and the long strap is wedged into the tire-carrier spinner. I honestly don't know why I carry the 30' strap, I always winch anyways...or it's too long for tight trails...

So what do YOU carry?

there was a multi-page thread on this exact topic within the last week.

-steve

I like to carry a second truck, 2 chains and a used tire.

If you had looked be starting this thread you'd have found this one.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=71527

I drive a jeep, no recovery pieces or spares are needed....

I drive a jeep, no recovery pieces or spares are needed....
you drive a jeep and you carry no recovery gear? does you buddy that always seems to go ahead of you when you back out carry it? so he can pull you through? :flipoff2: :flipoff2:

70~K5--

I had originally asked the question in another thread (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=71243) and did not think to look if someone else had STOLEN my question and started their own thread.

:flipoff2: :flipoff2:

My bad...

:D

Originally posted by Keith
I drive a jeep, no recovery pieces or spares are needed....

Oh Please,

You don't have to carry spares 'cause the trails are littered with Heep Parts!!
:flipoff2:

Originally posted by Keith
I drive a jeep, no recovery pieces or spares are needed....


OH CRAP.... MEMBER #52 HAS GONE FULL BLOWN MALL-CRAWLER.