Getting stuck can happen to anyone, no matter how cautious you are behind the wheel. Don’t mash the gas pedal when you sense that your wheels are slipping and your vehicle isn’t moving—that will only ...

Using recovery hooks and winches to get out of a tricky spot while off-roading is fine, but there are good reasons why you ...

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Adding a winch to your vehicle is a great idea. There are lots of reasons to do so, too. It gives you a self-contained way to recover your vehicle from a traction-loss incident, also known as getting ...

We talk about some of the do’s and don’ts of winching with a few tips and tricks thrown in for good measure. Winches can be dangerous when they are used improperly or without regard for the proper ...

Recovery straps—sometimes referred to as snatch straps—are one of many interfaces you can use to yank your vehicle out of a sticky situation. Many recovery straps look identical to tow straps. However ...

I've used my tow strap three times in the past year. It's a yellow 20-footer from Safeway Sling, rated for 10,000 pounds, with loops on either end. A tag on one end suggests throwing the strap away ...

Off-roading might take place at lower speeds than a track day, but the activity is not without its risks. Rough terrain or improper technique can leave you and your vehicle stranded with few options ...

There’s no way around it—no matter where it happens, getting stuck sucks. It’s an embarrassing situation made all the more painful by the fees you’ll incur from a professional tow service with the ...