Driving & Recovery Techniques

Guide To Gearing Up For Offroad

February 11, 2018 Offroaders Staff Editor

From Basic Equipment to Well Equipped. The following links take you down to Checklists below.The Basic ListSafety and SurvivalBeyond the Basic Offroad ChecklistVehicle Recovery ItemsTools ChecklistVersatile ItemsFor the VehicleFor the Serious OffroaderBasic Camping / Extended […]

Knowing the Terrain of Offroad Driving
Driving & Recovery Techniques

Knowing the Terrain

March 10, 2017 Offroaders Staff Editor

Most offroad driving is a matter of common sense and, often, seat of the pants intuition. The first rule is never to drive faster than is absolutely necessary, and to take obstacles at a slow […]

Snatch Recovery with a Tow Strap
Driving & Recovery Techniques

Snatch Recovery — What is a Snatch Recovery?

February 20, 2016 Alan Cray

A Snatch recovery is where a bogged vehicle is recovered by using a mobile vehicle to pull the stuck vehicle free.A Snatch recovery differs from a normal tow recovery because the line connecting the two […]

Offroad Diving Techniques
Driving & Recovery Techniques

Common Offroad Driving Techniques

February 20, 2016 Alan Cray

The following are some general offroad driving techniques that are used in all types of terrain. These general tips can help to improve your ability to navigate safely and efficiently.Safety & Hand PositionWhen driving off […]

Driving & Recovery Techniques

Off-Road Driving Techniques & Safety

February 20, 2016 Alan Cray

 It’s important always to drive within your ability. There are times when in soft sand, like beaches and washes, speed needs to be moderate and flotation through mud and snow needs to be kept up, […]