Best Recovery Gear
Self reliance is one of the most important aspects of overlanding as well as finding nice offroad trails. Combine the two and you will need to be prepared for getting yourself unstuck. These are the essential items you will need and the best on the market today.
US$ 92
Best Recovery Strap
ARB Recovery Strap
Also called a snatch strap, a recovery strap is used to pull your car from a gnarly situation where you are stuck. The difference between this and an ordinary tow strap is that this one has a little stretch in it which makes it very effective at snatching your car out of the ditch. ARB makes quality products best for overlanding.
Rated recovery point
ARB Recovery Point
Having a towing strap is not enough, you cannot put the strap on the standard tow hook because they are only engineerd for towing a vehicle on the road. If you plan to go offroad then you need to attach a rated recovery point on your vehicle. With ARB you cannot go wrong. Make sure to find one that works with your vehicle.
US$ 290
US$ 239
Best Recovery boards
ARB TRED PRO
Getting stuck in loose sand or mud can be a nightmare for some, so make sure to pack these recovery boards if it is yours too.
Best Overlanding Spade
Gerber E-Tool Folding Spade
You should carry a shovel or spade to dig yourself out of a ditch. Having a folding one saves to critical space. Gerber makes the best outdoor survival gear.
US$ 96.95
US$ 49.99
Best Overlanding Axe
Gerber 17.5-Inch Freescape Hatchet
A well prepared overlander brings an axe for chopping a fallen tree up to clear the road or chop some firewood. Whatever you need it for, the Gerber Hatchet is a great tool to have.
Best Gloves for Overlanding
Ironclad Ranchworx Work Gloves
Trying to dig yourself out of a ditch or chopping away a branch over the trails is hard work and to prevent yourself from getting injured you need to wear work gloves. These are great for any work so also for overlanding.
US$ 39.25
US$ 49.99
Best Tire repair kit for overlanding
Boulder Tools Heavy Duty Tire Repair Kit
Fixing a tire on the road can be daunting but having the right tools helps, this tyre repair kit is a great help. It has all the things you need and the tools are of high quality.
Best air compressor for overlanding
Smittybilt Universal Air Compressor
A flat needs to be pumped and therefor you want to have an air compressor on board. This Smittybilt is one of the best on the market.
US$ 165
US$ 19.90
Best Pressure Gauge for Overlanding
JACO ElitePro Tire Pressure Gauge
Airing down your tires for the offroad sections improves the abilities of you vehicle greatly. This Jaco ElitePro tire pressure gauge is a simple but high quality device with an airing down option so you can get the job done quickly.
Best Fire Extinguisher for Overlanding
First Alert Fire Extinguisher FE5GR
Hopefully you will never need it, but it is best to have it onboard.
US$ 20.98