Recovery Gear
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Recovery Gear | Everything You Need to Know
For most 4WDers, the basics are a recovery rope, rated shackles, and a pair of recovery boards. This setup will handle the majority of bogging or sand situations. From there, you can add winches, dampeners, or recovery kits as your trips get more serious.
All recovery gear is rated with a Working Load Limit (WLL). Match this to your vehicle’s GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass) and you’re good to go. Everything we stock is tested and rated for real 4WD conditions, so you’ll never be second-guessing whether your kit can handle the load.
BE SURE TO READ OUR OTHER FAQ FOR CHOOSING THE CORRECT KENETIC ROPE KIT TO SUIT YOUR SPECIFIC VEHICLE
Because your safety matters. Low-quality gear can snap under load, putting people at risk. The gear we stock is designed to perform when it counts, engineered tough, tested to standards, and proven to last. It’s gear you can rely on when you’re miles from help.
Absolutely. Even “easy” tracks or soft sand can catch you out. Having the basics means you’re not stuck waiting for someone else to help. Think of recovery gear as cheap insurance, you might not use it every trip, but the day you need it, you’ll be glad it’s there.
Keep it all together so you can grab it fast when you need it. Many of our kits come with storage bags or boxes, and recovery boards can be mounted to roof racks or rear bars. Easy access means less stress when you’re bogged.
Safety is everything. Always use rated gear, never overload it, and keep bystanders out of the recovery zone. We recommend a recovery damper and gloves for extra protection. If you’re new, start with boards or straps, simple, effective, and safe.
Picking the Right Recovery Kit
1) Check your vehicle’s GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass) – This includes passengers, fuel, and gear. You’ll find it on your compliance plate or in your owner’s manual. (or online)
2) Finding the "Sweet Spot"
- Multiple your cars GVM by 2, this is the minimum size of kit you can use
- Then multiple your cars GVM by 3, This is the Maximum size kit you should use.
3) Choosing the Kit
By Landing in this sweet spot (Range) It will allow the rope to stretch in order to perform the recovery, whilst being strong enough survive it.
4) Use with rated shackles and accessories – The kits include all rated components, so the rope & shackles, work together for a safe recovery.
5) When in doubt, go over – The Kentitc rope is built tough and designed for repeated use. Over-specifying your rope is safer and ensures longevity, but just remember the bigger the rope, the harder and more load it needs to stretch.
6) Peace of mind built in – The kits are ready to use straight out of the bag, giving you confidence on tracks, beaches, or in mud without the guesswork.
3 Reasons for a Carbon Winch
Engineered for serious 4WD recoveries lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and built to perform in the harshest conditions
