Last week at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, WARN released four new products in their Premium Winch Accessories collection. From a redesigned winch hook to an updated tree trunk protector, the new products are built to withstand any trail situation you might encounter in your Jeep. Let's take a look at the four new Premium Winch Accessories from WARN … [Read more...]
A Girl and a Winch
During a temperate spring day on 8,600 acres of non-standard woods in Orange, Virginia, I learned about vehicle self-recovery. I had no idea I would learn so much and actually enjoy myself. A small group gathered around to get the day’s agenda from Garrett and J.B. of Overland Experts (OEX), an off-road and overland training company that offers … [Read more...]
MAXTRAX Vehicle Recovery Device
Using a set of MAXTRAX can eliminate the use for a winch in 99% of situations encountered where a winch would be needed. The MAXTRAX offers grip in all conditions, from snow to sand to hard pack rocks. The MAXTRAX come with a set of instructions but they really are not needed. It is obvious at first look at how to use them. They offer great grip on … [Read more...]
Master-Pull Becomes Official Recovery Gear at Area BFE
Master-Pull Recovery gear is proud to announce it will become the Official Recovery Gear of Area BFE in Moab, Utah. On their last trip to Moab during EJS 2010, they realized not only how important Area BFE is to Moab, but also to the entire off highway vehicle community. Along with this sponsorship, Master-Pull will be outfitting the Area BFE … [Read more...]
Sideways Winching Recovery
Last week we featured a two-part series related to winches and how to operate them. Today we're featuring a follow-up which includes winching recovery techniques from the side of the vehicle with a real-life example of the process. Special thanks to Tom Severin of 4x4Training.com for these videos. … [Read more...]
Winch Kit & Operating Your Winch
This is part II of our winch series provided by our friends from Badlands Offroad Adventures. The subject this time around is more specific to winches and how to properly operate them. … [Read more...]
Off-Road Slide & Winch Recovery
This three and a half minute video does a nice job of exhibiting four-wheeling and wet recovery techniques: … [Read more...]
A Day on Tour at Hi-Lift's Facility
We recently had the opportunity to tour the Hi-Lift factory in Bloomfield, Indiana. The Hi-lift jack company has been around for over 100 years and started out making jacks for the Model A cars. It has since evolved into one of the most recognized accessories seen in the off-highway aftermarket industry today. … [Read more...]