I keep finding more options for everything I buy, so I figured I'd ask some questions this time. Getting my 2015 GX ready for some camping this summer. It's a significant upgrade from my 2005 Forester, and my main goal now is to be able to drive trails/forest service roads that I should not have been on in the Forester. I need some "basic" recovery gear and I'm looking for US made options. Several companies seem like they make essentially the same things for about the same prices, I'm hoping for any real-world experience. Looking at pre-made kits, I'm thinking tow hitch recovery point, a few steel shackles, soft shackle, static tow strap, a kinetic rope and some traction/recovery boards. The "kits" don't seem to include everything, but they do all seem to have a $100-$150 bag as part of the cost.
I have an Agency 6 tow hitch recovery point/shackle on the way. I have a Bubba Rope kinetic rope and soft shackle in my cart.
Any reason to go with another kinetic rope/soft shackle option?
Recommendations for the tow strap, steel shackles, or anything else?
Should I stop looking at other recovery board options and just go with the MaxTrax?
Do I need to upgrade the front recovery/tow points?
What would you all do if you were starting from scratch?
I have an Agency 6 tow hitch recovery point/shackle on the way. I have a Bubba Rope kinetic rope and soft shackle in my cart.
Any reason to go with another kinetic rope/soft shackle option?
Recommendations for the tow strap, steel shackles, or anything else?
Should I stop looking at other recovery board options and just go with the MaxTrax?
Do I need to upgrade the front recovery/tow points?
What would you all do if you were starting from scratch?