I searched and I KNOW there are a ton of threads but for the life of me I couldn't find any so let's make a new one!

What are some brands you recommend? I know ARB is well respected but wanted to know if there are any others I should consider?

Also, I'm looking for recommendations on what to carry with me.

I'm thinking a tow strap, shackles, receiver hitch shackle, and possibly a snatch strap. Is this a good starting point?

I already have basics like jumper cables, etc.

Thanks!

have you looked in the off roading section, there was a recent discussion on recovery gear

I have used two Rhino straps for recovery with no issues at all. For the price point I have no issues with ordering more of them. They have held up just fine for me for years now without the price hit of ARB.

Recovery Gear — Rhino USA

Add to the list:
Couple of snatch blocks, mil-surp folding pick/shovel, short sharp axe, tree limbs come in handy. Have several straps, H/D ratchet straps, gloves.
Depends on where I'm going, you hit the beach I don't, beach require anything special ?

+1 on the shovel. Especially for sand.

Daily driving I carry a tow strap(15k), a few lift slings, a tree strap, 3 or 4 shackles (that fit recovery points), receiver hook, short shovel, and a small axe.

I’d like to add some soft shackles but haven’t yet.

I use WLL rated shackles (Crosby)
Axe is Gransfors bruks small forrest axe.
Don’t recall the strap brands. Tree strap is harbor freight I think.
Just get large quality straps, not the little yellow ones with hooks on the ends they sell at auto parts stores.
I keep my straps and shackles in cordura tool bags.


The list can vary depending on if you have a winch, hi-lift jack, grip hoist, or no puller.

Traction boards seem to be popular.

What kind of places do you off-road in? Start your kit based on the types of situations you may get into. If you're mainly in the sand, tree straps probably aren't as necessary.

Doesn't matter what you have unless you have good recovery points, make sure you have a good, safe way to attach to the vehicle. A shovel will probably be the best simple tool, long handled if you can carry it (if you've ever actually tried digging out with one of those folding pieces of crap you'll agree). A snatch strap would be a good place to start, along with a couple of quality shackles. Without a winch, you don't need to worry about any type of anchoring or snatch blocks yet.

Get yourself a small portable compressor and air down your tires. Better to not need recovery in the first place.

I think tree straps are used to hitch to frames, receivers, bumpers, spare tires, ect... far more than actual trees.

They should be called “sacrificial chaffing strap”. Tree straps just easier.

4Runner Recovery Gear Setup, Off-Road Recovery Gear & Accessories