"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." They go by many names: traction boards, traction mats, recovery tracks, recovery boards—whatever you call ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you ever find yourself in a situation where you’re driving on snow-covered roads or muddy trails, ...

Developed in Australia in 2001 after Brad McCarthy watched as his Land Cruiser was nearly overtaken by the tide while stuck on a beach, Maxtrax recovery boards have become synonymous with ...

If you’re going to play around off-road, you can plan on getting stuck—even with an awesome set of tires. That’s especially true this time of year when a blanket of snow or ice is making things ...

Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. No matter where you go off the pavement, having proper vehicle recovery gear ...

Are you shopping for an off-roader, overlander, or just a plain ole outdoorsy person? Recovery gear always makes a great gift. It’ll save them a lot of frustration on the trail. I’ve got you covered ...