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There's A Piece Of Recovery Equipment With Your Name On It

Photography by Courtesy of the manufacturers, James J. Weber

When using a winch, usually the farther away from it you are the safer you are. With MileMarker's wireless winch-control interface unit, you are able to operate your winch from as far away as 12 feet. A retractable antenna delivers the signal to the unit and provides optimum performance. The remote-control works with a multitude of winches, and its easy installation and numerous built-in safety features make this unit a quality product.

Hi-Lift jacks are a part of many an off-roader's arsenal of recovery items; however, many trucks and SUVs have larger tires and/or lift kits that require extensive lifting-height ability from the bumper jack. The Lift-Mate is designed to operate in a manner that allows the vehicle to be lifted directly from the wheel, greatly reducing the amount of travel up the jack bar needed to lift the wheel to an adequate and safe height. The Lift-Mate can raise 5,000 pounds and has rubber-coated hooks and rubber pads to protect the tires and wheels.




When it comes to legendary off-road equipment, it doesn't get any better - or any faster - than the Warn M8274-50. A winch that is sure to outlive us all, this tried-and-true performer features a no-load retrieval speed of just 73.4 feet per minute. The standard-issue 150 feet of 5/16-inch cable has a very long line capacity which makes it an ideal contender for those times when you need all the cable you can get. Powered by a unique spur-gear drivetrain, the upright design and smooth braking system provide for optimum performance. A roller fairlead, 12-foot-lead remote control, free-spooling clutch, and power cables are included with each unit.

In some situations, you may not have the ability to use electric winches or other powered devices for extrication. When all else fails, ARB's heavy-duty Magnum hand winch provides the same amount of pulling power as some of today's popular electric winches. With a pulling capacity of 6,000 pounds, this item is a must-have for those "just-in-case" situations. The unit is easy to set up, requires no permanent vehicle installation, and may be easily adapted to fit any recovery effort in any terrain.

Sometimes even if your vehicle can be driven, you may still be stuck as far as knowing which way to go. That's when having a GlobalMap 6600C HD GPS comes in very handy. Each unit contains a 7-inch, 256-color, 480x640-pixel LCD screen for excellent, glare-free viewing. The built-in, shock-resistant 20GB hard drive is preloaded with millions of points-of-interest and allows you to track your progress on a trail by plotting waypoints which may then be reversed to get you back home. Reception is achieved via an external LGC-2000 Baja receiver/antenna for super-fast satellite lock-ons and enhanced position accuracy to 3 meters.

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