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Recovery kits are recommended for primary rescue and recovery vehicles. You can find both simple kits that contain standard tools to work with winches and kits designed for higher capacity winches for those that often perform winching operations. Typical recovery kits may contain equipment such as snatch straps, pulley blocks, and choker chains.

For vehicle recovery in harsh conditions, a four-wheel drive recovery kit is essential. These kits usually contain a snatch strap, a tree trunk protector, and a pulley block. All straps in the kit should have leather wrapped eyes for abrasion resistance from tow hooks and shackles. The pulley block in recovery kits allows the user to double the load capacity while winching and only requires a greasable zerk fitting. Other pieces of equipment in recovery kits may include heavy duty shackles for multiple rigging options.

Towing Recovery Kits
There are recovery kits available for towing a disabled vehicle long distances. Even through difficult terrain, recovery kits allow you to tow vehicles without fear of dragging or running the tow strap. Items in this type of recovery kit might include bungee cords, chains, and snatch straps.

Bungee cords are standard in many towing kits. They are usually placed inside a protective sheath that allows the tow strap to expand and contract as the tow vehicles move farther or closer apart. The sheath protects the tow strap from abrasions in case it drags on the ground. This feature is also helps avoid dangerous situations where the tow strap may wrap around the brake lines