Get Off-Road (And Home Again) with Rugged Ridge Recovery Gear

In 2012, the Southern-American philosophers of the pop-country duo Florida Georgia Line summed up the true intentions of the off-roading community every time they hit the trails in their crossover smash hit, Cruise. “Fire it up,” says the shapely young passenger riding shotgun, climbing into a lifted Chevrolet, “Let’s go get this thang stuck.”

Okay, so getting stuck out on the trail isn’t always the point, per se. But if you’re out there enough, it’s certainly an inevitability. That’s why it’s important to have the right equipment, so that you and your wild-eyed buddies can get un-stuck ASAP, and back to doing whatever it is you love to do. That’s where Rugged Ridge’s line of top-quality, affordable recovery gear comes into the picture. Because you ain’t gettin’ unstuck without a little help.

They say an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. So wouldn’t it be great to have the cure for that mud bog already on hand when you need it?

Rugged Ridge Recovery Gear

Ever since Rugged Ridge and its parent company Omix-ADA arrived on the aftermarket scene, the company showed a commitment to providing a vast array of products for Jeep enthusiasts that were both durable and reasonably priced. And since joining the Truck Hero empire of products in 2017, it seems to have doubled down on these intentions, with the Rugged Ridge logo seen on rigs crawling every trail in North America. (As well as a bevy of exciting new products with extra fresh styling.)

Rugged Ridge recovery gear offers peace of mind that your day won’t be ruined because someone has to hoof it back to civilization to get help. Whether it’s a winch, a recovery strap, some sturdy D-rings, or a smart solution for storing all your recovery gear, Rugged Ridge has 15 years experience in the business of getting back out on the trail.

With everything you’ll need, and even the bags to store it properly, here’s just a few essentials to make sure you stay on course.

Winches

With a line of winches that are lightweight, durable, and affordable, Rugged Ridge boasts a number of options that are sure to have the right fit for practically every Jeeper’s rig, and every Jeeper’s budget.

Just to name a few, the Rugged Ridge Trekker winches have an IP68 rating, are equipped with either cable or synthetic rope, and some even feature a wireless remote. The Rugged Ridge Spartacus Heavy Duty Winch has an ample 94 feet of 3/8 inch steel cable, a remote, and a roller fairlead. And perhaps most popularly, the Spartacus Performance Winch features prominently in the Rugged Ridge recovery gear world.

Constructed with a durable HP series wound motor for long life and extra pulling power, it offers more features than any other in its price range. Sporting a tough 3-stage planetary gear box, aluminum hawse fairlead, 100 feet of 7/16 inch diameter synthetic rope, and corrosion-resistant, stainless-steel exterior hardware, it might just outlast the vehicle it’s mounted to.

And of course, if you need a winch mounting plate, D-ring shackle kit (in just about every size and color you can think of), or some replacement winch line, Rugged Ridge has covered all the bases for you.

The Whole Kit ‘n’ Kaboodle

The Rugged Ridge recovery gear catalog reads like a comprehensive list of anything you might need to get your Wrangler out of a jam.

There’s a Traction Recovery kit, complete with a pair of sand tracks and the much-beloved Rugged Ridge folding shovel. Jack mounting brackets, winch line dampeners, cable stoppers, safety straps, and plenty of other useful odds and ends are also available. And perhaps the most popular (and most economically sound) option that Rugged Ridge offers is the XHD Recovery Gear Kit.

Available in 20,000-pound and 30,000-pound versions, each kit contains D-rings, a snatch block pulley, a recovery strap, gloves, and much more, at a fraction of what it would cost to purchase each of these useful products individually. If you’re really hitting the trails, you can’t afford not to own a kit like this.

Storage

Alright, you finally made a sound investment and picked up all the Rugged Ridge recovery gear you’ll need. Great. Now, where the hell are you gonna store all of it in the meantime?

Rugged Ridge has you covered here, too. Because none of this gear will do you a lick of good if you don’t have it with you, and you can’t just heap it all in a pile in the backseat. The Triangular Storage Bag for Rugged Ridge Tire Carriers if a convenient way to keep all your gear out of sight until the right time. The Spare Tire Tool Rack System mounts to lug-mounted rear tire carrier systems, and is a brilliant solution for storing larger tools that you may need along the way completely outside of your vehicle, making room for more fun cargo, like loved ones. (And beer coolers.)

If you’re looking for something a little more stealthy, check out the XHD Bumper Storage End Kit for XHD Modular bumpers. Bolting onto the bumper, these lockable storage ends create a watertight storage vault for recovery gear, small equipment, and other valuables. “Beefy steel construction, a watertight seal, and lockable lid help keep mud and water out and your gear in,” explains Rugged Ridge.

There are also Cinch Bags for Kinetic Rope, Premium Recovery Gear Mesh Bags, and a Heavy Duty Recovery Gear Bag that acts like a gym duffel, complete with reinforced handles and a detachable shoulder strap.

Remember, cover the problems most likely to happen and keep the appropriate recovery gear on hand—those trails don’t stand a chance.