Tips and Tricks — Tips

What is the strongest recovery point on your vehicle?

Posted by Chris Jurden on October 3, 2022

A true recovery point is a spot on a vehicle that can support the weight of the vehicle when being towed or pulled. These points are usually frame-mounted, like a shackle mount on a steel bumper, or a tab underneath the front or rear end with a solid hook or loop. Most vehicles have a spot somewhere...just in case they need a tow or basic street recovery. But what is the strongest, safest spot?

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Winching with no anchor in sight!

Posted by Chris Jurden on June 3, 2022

Here at GearAmerica, we put on recovery gear classes locally, and there's always common questions that people ask. One question comes up quite often when we are talking about winching, and that is, "What happens if I need to winch but I don't have an anchor point?" Well, today we will talk about creative thinking when it comes to a winch anchor. PLEASE BE CAREFUL. Winching and recoveries use heavy duty gear under extreme loads. This post is for demonstrative purposes only. Please use common sense and caution when attempting. What is a Winch Anchor Point? Let's start at the beginning. ...

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Gear Up and GO! Organize and Lead an Off-Road Adventure

Posted by Chris Jurden on May 10, 2022

Have YOU ever wanted to lead a trail run? Here's some tips for a fun and successful day. Set a Time and Place The first step to hosting a successful trail run is to know when and where you are going. Decide on a trail or event of your choice. Present a few options for available days, get feedback, and schedule it! Many people use social media calendar options to create an event so people can reply or RSVP. Include information like trail difficulty, radio channels, gear to bring, and time frame. Be sure to schedule a meetup time and a...

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Recovery Gear Care: How to Disassemble and Reassemble your Snatch Block

Posted by Chris Jurden on March 21, 2022

Snatch Block Maintenance: A Little Care Goes a Long Way We are off-roaders. Everything gets dirty. Whether you are in the desert dust, forest mud or snowy mountains, you can count on dirt, grit and grime getting all over your Recovery Gear. Here at GearAmerica, we offer a Lifetime Warranty on everything we make, so you know it's built right, but cleaning and maintaining your gear makes it work perfectly for ages. One of the only pieces of gear with moving parts is the Snatch Block. Let's walk through the disassemble process for when it gets REALLY dirty! It's...

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Tree Saver Q&A with GearAmerica: What is a tree saver strap?

Posted by Chris Jurden on February 8, 2022

A tree saver strap, also known as a tree trunk protector, is probably the most underappreciated, yet most useful part of any recovery gear kit. It has many uses, and is many times overlooked when people put together their gear. With its many uses, you need at least one. Let's talk about all things Tree Saver!

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Tips and Tricks — Tips

What is the strongest recovery point on your vehicle?

Winching with no anchor in sight!

Gear Up and GO! Organize and Lead an Off-Road Adventure

Recovery Gear Care: How to Disassemble and Reassemble your Snatch Block

Tree Saver Q&A with GearAmerica: What is a tree saver strap?

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