Recovery question

[NYCTRD]

Hey all you "seasoned" 4x4'ers!!

I'm a "medium duty" 4x4 guy (no HEAVY mods, only hit a callenging trail about 3 to 4 times a year).

I've got a HEAVY duty 30' ARB snatch strap that I may use to get MYSELF out of a jam one day and have already "snatched" two SUV's from snow banks....

My question for you more experienced 4 wheelers:

For a guy like me, do you think that's adequate or would you also recommend a tow starp?

My reasoning is the heavier snatch strap with lighter vehicles will have enough flex to "semi-snatch" yet rigid enough for short recovery "tows". I also have a tree saver and a 60" Hi-lift (the later I use more for light houshold construction than automotive use so far).

In a nutshell, if you had to carry just ONE strap, you think I made the right choice?? I have an air compressor, some Hi-lift attachments, cooler sized container of tools and some other gear. I'm not one to go all out and carry spare axle shafts, rear diffs and cranes!!!

 

[Manhattan]

Your strap should be more than adequate. I have used lesser on more modified rigs in more (assuming) difficult terrain. Your truck is relatively light. You'll likely not be burying it up to the doors in mud (right?). So, any recoveries/extractions should be fairly "light". Just don't voluteer to pull/snatch an F350s on 44s out of any ponds... the strap will probably be fine... but your frame/bumper may not enjoy it.

 

[DEWFPO]

I carry two straps. Many roads around here have no shoulder and/or drop offs. If a stuck vehicle looks like it might slide sideways down a slope when it's being pulled out, I might use the second strap to try to stabilize it if there is a good attachment point available.

DEWFPO