Twenty millimeter 'D' shackle is invaluable when off-roading

David uses a Brano hand winch to recover a Range Rover

Also carry a bow shackle which is handy for towing and attaching. If you've checked your off-road route out beforehand these few items should suffice. As my colleague Keith Hart always joked in the classroom, all you need to travel around the world is a high lift jack, a tow rope and a shovel! There's a lot of truth in that statement if you always read the ground ahead.

The more adventurous you get, the more items you can acquire: a Tirfor or Brano hand winch or even a vehicle-mounted winch. Enjoy the progression of getting more adventurous and you will undoubtedly appreciate your vehicle and your minimum recovery gear more.

A reasonably comprehensive tool kit is also a good idea to carry, and depending on the vehicle and its age, perhaps some sundry spares wouldn't go amiss. If you intend to travel abroad, carrying essential items of spares is very important.

Invest in a good tool kit before you venture off the beaten track

Aply the silicon grease to the rebate with a syringe

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