Recovery Gear may seem like a simple subject. One
thing that most people take for granted is if you have a strap,
chain or winch you should be set. Let's start this article off
properly. Proper recovery starts with using your head. Please use
any and all safety equipment either provided or suggested by
manufactures. Read and be familiar with the operating instructions
presented with your equipment. Follow guidelines that have been
established by people using their equipment. If you have a question
or a doubt when performing an extraction. Stop think than act.Ask questions, follow or take into consideration other peoples suggestions. Vehicle extraction is quite possible the most dangerous off highway situation you can be in. Please, when off roading, use common sense, safety equipment and above all, USE YOUR HEAD! (Safety Note: Any Pictures displayed on this site with out proper safety equipment being shown were done so for the picture aspect of the situation only. Any Picture with out a suppression device (blanket on winch cable) were taken off only after tension was removed from the cable, Vehicle hoods lowered after tension was removed. Any individuals appearing near dangerous equipment/situation were permitted near after tension was removed, gloves were always used and proper safety issues abided by at all times.) For safety ideas, please visit: http://www.recoverygear.com/safetytips.html With that said, let's get to business… Recovery Gear. Sooner or later, we're all going to need it. Being either for our selves or a friend in need. Having wanted a 4x4 truck ever since I can remember, having all the modifications planned out well in advance, I knew which direction I wanted to go with my truck when I got it. Lets fast forward 15 years, I now own a very capable 88K5 Blazer, I've accomplished most of the modifications I had hoped to the first few years of owning it, and have made drastic changes to my wish list along the way. Lets face it, back in the late 80's early 90's, chrome and hot pink were HOT. These days, it's shunned. One of the best bolt-on modifications I've done, and anybody could do, is Warn's HS9500i. I could go on, and on about what I think about this winch. The situations it has gotten my friends and I out of. Not including situations it convinced me to get into…) are numerous. One of the key items to remember, just because you have a winch, that doesn't mean you are done. There are numerous other "tools" that should be included in your Recovery Gear. This brings us to Recoverygear.com These individuals offer some of the heaviest duty products on the market. Sure, the products offered by Warn, Ramsey, Mile Marker & Superwinch are pretty inclusive. They seem to fall well short of "Top Quality". Having used Warn's Winch Accessory Kit on a DOD (Department Of Defense) vehicle recovery, I knew I didn't want to depend on this to recover MY truck. At this point in time is when I turned to Recoverygear.com First glimpse at their site, you will know that you are dealing with a top quality, highly reputable industry leading company. The sales representative was more than eager to assist me in my needs. I explained my situation, and he offered some suggestions. I already had an idea as to what I wanted to put into my truck, but Kyle (Sales Associate) helped to assure me that it was what I needed. Plus, being the overkill individual that I am, I went big. After all, if you're going to do it, do it right! Out of all their products, I selected the Patrol III, w/3" upgrade, extra snatch-block (locking) and 2 - 3"x30' Straps. Here is a list of what is included in their Patrol III: 
Every question and concern I placed with the company was answered with a question promptly. My equipment was shipped and received well within the expected time. So, if you feel the urge to never worry about recovery gear, contact recoverygear.com. The sales folks there will be willing to answer your questions, and help you out. It the time arises for me to replace, or equip another vehicle, Recoverygear.com is the company I will contact.
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