October — 4×4 & Roadside Recovery
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Theme of the Month — October
4×4 & Roadside Recovery
Overland season, and the month people find out what their rig actually carries.
REC Safe Off-Roading
Our R.E.C. Tenets, applied on the trail:
- R — Rigged
rated recovery points, right gear - E — Equipped
kinetic rope, traction boards, comms - C — Considerate
Tread Lightly — stay on designated trails
Top 10 4×4 & Roadside Recovery Safety Tips →
October Weekly Content Calendar
What to Bring
- Kinetic recovery rope
- Rated shackles
- Traction boards
- Full-size spare tire and jack
- Tire plug kit and compressor
- Winch and tree-saver strap, if equipped
- Recovery gloves
- First aid kit
- Radio or satellite communicator
- Extra water, fuel, and food
Related Terrain
Related Activities
- Trip Planning & Navigation (February)
- Roadside & Off-Road Recovery
- Fall-Foliage Scenic Drives & Photography — same season, a lower-key way to cover the same backroads
Test Your Knowledge
Why should you never attach a recovery strap or winch line to a ball hitch?
It can shear off and travel like a projectile.
What should you place over a recovery line while it's under load?
A line damper.
If you're stuck and stranded, should you leave the vehicle to find help or stay with it?
Stay with the vehicle — it's shelter, visible from the air, and holds your supplies.
What should you do before attempting a tricky obstacle on the trail?
Walk it first to scout it.
What's October's suggested alternate activity?
Rock Hounding.
Alternate Activity
Not into 4×4 & roadside recovery? Try Rock Hounding instead — same remote desert driving and BLM-land terrain, minus the recovery gear.