rockwind1...........................
anyone have a favorite 'good'.... yet reasonably priced place to buy recovery gear online? ....................... "Amazon for reviews, and some price shopping"................
MY OPINION:........For sure .... one 6 ton. If another is needed, then a smaller 4 ton bottle jack.
for guys used to the southwest, what gear is good to have in our specific area, southern nevada to be specific.
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Living in the same area as you, trees are not the option, that other OB members have in their geographic areas to fall back on, and that we can get to unless we head into higher elevations. For basics, you will need a shovel or two (full size or shorter D-handle, and a military folder), 3-4 D-shackles-steel, (option with new rated for size synthetic shackles), a 8 ft tree saver/tow strap(static), a snatch strap 20 or 30 ft (dynamic)**, and a tow strap 30 ft(static). The static ones can be used as line extensions if needed. This is the most basic. Learn how to thread the loops or use a synthetic shackle. Do not use the steel ones to attach the 2 of them. THERE ARE SOME GREAT YOU-TUBE VIDEOS ON THIS. Ronnie Dahl, Micheal from 'Seek Adventure" etc.
A upgrade would be a set of recovery boards for silt beds.....'think Jean Roach dry lake bed....north end of it', a winch, where those line extension straps might come in handy. Gloves and winch/strap blanket damper. Make sure your straps are over a 1.5 minimum or a 2.5 safety margin vs your vehicles wt. Make sure to factor your truck being at or near the frame-rails being in the dirt, or the rare mud.
If you carry a High Lift Jack, invest in a base stabilizer or a solid piece of wood, to keep from sinking. A wheel lift ( Hi-Lyft jack accessory) to jack a tire and rim up to stuff rocks or shovel dirt back under can be helpful also. It is easy to see investment money climb quickly. If your in the habit of wheeling with others, a winch is not necessary, but that recovery strap/shackles are! One other thing........a rear receiver D-Ring 'stinger, and a front recovery set of hooks are greatly recommended. After all you need a place to attach those straps
There are some other threads on gear selection and options. Start with the minimum and gradually add to it as needed,,and as situations manifest themselves....your wallet will appreciate that.
PS: having a couple of short pieces of wood can come in handy (2x6) for unexpected situations. Hope that helps, and gets you in the right direction. Hope to see you in the future.
