One of the worst feelings is laying on the throttle pedal, but going nowhere. Yep, you and your convoy’s butts are stuck. And while you were having fun deep into the woods/dunes/snow/mud hollow, cell ...

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 ...

Off-roading is one of life’s simple pleasures. The sun, the sand, the mud, and the great outdoors are available to you in the comfort of your SUV, truck, or side-by-side. It’s peaceful and offers ...

Wes Siler is your guide to leading a more exciting life in the great outdoors. As Outside’s outdoor lifestyle columnist, he writes about the intersections of science, news, politics, gear, vehicles ...

Kinetic recovery ropes are a game changer for serious off-roaders. Unlike flat tow ropes, they harness the unique power of kinetic energy to smoothly pull stuck vehicles out of tough spots with ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. Tow straps and recovery straps aren't the same thing. We'll go through the differences and help you pick the best ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you think of a vehicle being towed on the road, you'd probably think of the way a traditional tow truck does it: with a large, suspended ...

Getting stuck is a fait accompli when venturing off-road. Even the most experienced off-road adventurers find themselves immobilised from time to time. When digging, cursing and pushing prove ...