Editor’s Note: In this second article of a three part series, contributor Derek Gill covers how to safely use a Hi-Lift jack and explains some of the hazards behind these tools. He also offers a look at different points to lift on a vehicle with a Hi-Lift. Now that you have your farm jack mounted properly, you’ll do well to… Continue reading Off-Road Staple: Using a Hi-Lift Jack and the Associated Hazards
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Off-Road Staple: Selecting and Mounting a Hi-Lift Jack On Your Rig
If there’s one piece of kit I’d say you absolutely shouldn’t be off-roading without, it’s a shovel. Hands down, a good shovel will get you out of almost anything. Tantamount to the shovel though, is the farm jack (synonymous with “Hi-Lift” or “High-Lift”). With this piece of kit, you’ve got a means to reset your truck… Continue reading Off-Road Staple: Selecting and Mounting a Hi-Lift Jack On Your Rig
Off the Road Again: Recovery Equipment, Methods and Techniques
I have to admit, this is the second “first draft” of this article. I’ve seen so many awful attempts at recovering stuck vehicles that it was blindly infuriating. Any of you SCUBA divers here know that I have an affinity for hobbies that require extreme variances in opinions and at least a little product bias… Continue reading Off the Road Again: Recovery Equipment, Methods and Techniques
On the Road Again: Skills to Make Your Next Road Trip More Enjoyable
Road trips are a great American past time and whether you’re just heading to a neighboring city or traveling across the entire country, there’s some things you should consider before you hit the road. Today, we’ve gathered a collection of articles to help you prepare to hit the open road! An Introduction to Off-Roading When traveling to… Continue reading On the Road Again: Skills to Make Your Next Road Trip More Enjoyable
Summer’s Almost Here: Freshen Up Your Skills Before Heading into the Great Outdoors
Summer’s just around the corner and for many of us, that means heading out into the great outdoors in search of adventure. Whether you’re camping, overlanding, hunting, fishing or just hiking into the wilderness, being prepared and having the skills to handle the outdoors is paramount. Below, we’ve gathered a collection of past articles to help you freshen up… Continue reading Summer’s Almost Here: Freshen Up Your Skills Before Heading into the Great Outdoors
MAXTRAX: Self Recovery Made Simple without Winching, Snatching or Towing
When it comes to overlanding, off-roading or whatever your nomenclature is for being away from civilization on the trail, getting stuck is a concern for everyone. When we leave the concrete jungle and push our vehicles into off-road or even off-trail situations, it’s hard to argue that being able to get your vehicle unstuck is… Continue reading MAXTRAX: Self Recovery Made Simple without Winching, Snatching or Towing
Gear Tasting 30: Muddy AAR, Battery Clips and BUD/s Prep
This week, Bryan showcases gear used during the testing of MAXTRAX Recovery Equipment, including Boots, Overboots and Gloves. He also discusses Battery Clips and his experience in the Navy at BUD/s (Basic Underwater Demolition / SEAL) training. There’s also one book he recommends for anyone heading into the SEAL pipeline. If you’re enjoying Gear Tasting… Continue reading Gear Tasting 30: Muddy AAR, Battery Clips and BUD/s Prep
Keep Track of Your Recoveries with the ITS Vehicle Recovery Tally Sticker Sheet
Here at ITS HQ, we’re no strangers to vehicle recovery and pulling out a stuck vehicle that’s strayed off the beaten path. In our quest to develop a way to tally the number of recoveries a vehicle had performed, the ITS Vehicle Recovery Tally Sticker Sheet was born. Simply apply a tally sticker each time… Continue reading Keep Track of Your Recoveries with the ITS Vehicle Recovery Tally Sticker Sheet