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Mitigating Risk Off-Road
Posted by Chris Jurden on
GearAmerica is an off-road recovery gear company. Our products are designed to be tools to safely help in potentially dangerous situations. We understand that situations can get out of control in a heartbeat, so having the toughest, safest gear is the only option. Recovery gear should always be in your kit, but there are many moving parts to off-road adventures when it comes to safety. As we come to the end of another summer, there have been a rash of off-road accidents that, for the most part, were completely preventable. Now, I understand that some situations have variables outside of...
Protect Your Most Valuable Assets...YOUR HANDS!
Posted by Chris Jurden on
Tools and Gear We all agree that having at least the minimum of necessary tools, as well as GearAmerica Recovery Gear is important for any off-road excursion. This goes for short trips or long outings, because you never know when a recovery will pop up. It's easy to remember the straps, shackles etc, but there's something that often gets overlooked...GLOVES! Gear Maintenance In a previous post, I talked about Gear Maintenance. We like to take care of our gear so we can get years of good use out of it. Well, that same statement is true for your hands. If...
What Do You Do When Your 4x4 Begins to Slide?
Posted by Roger Bobrock on
Depending on where and when you go off-roading, the terrain can change dramatically in a matter of moments. If, and when, you find yourself on slippery terrain, you’re probably going to slide from time-to-time. Sliding can be a nerve-wracking experience if you don’t know how to respond. Luckily, there is a way to handle the slide and get yourself back in control. There are a few different types of slides you can experience when offroading, including uphill, downhill, and driving on a side slope. Below is a brief explanation from your friends at GearAmerica on how to control each type...
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