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The Most Underrated Piece of Recovery Kit Ask any recovery operator what the most useful single item in their kit is and you will get a few different answers, but the snatch block belongs somewhere near the top of every list. It is a simple pulley, usually mounted between two steel side plates with a hinged opening so you can drop a winch rope into it without unspooling. There are no moving parts beyond the central wheel, and nothing electronic about it. Yet a snatch block can take a winch that …

Why a Recovery Kit Matters More Than You Think If you run a recovery truck or a car transporter, your kit is your livelihood. The wrong strap, a missing shackle, or a frayed rope does not just slow you down. It puts vehicles, people, and your reputation at risk. A proper recovery kit does not need to break the bank, but it does need to be thought through. Every item should earn its place on the truck. This guide walks through what belongs in a well-stocked recovery and transport setup, from the …

We sell a lot of gear at Recovery and Winch — winches, hoists, recovery equipment, lighting — and we're choosy about what gets on the shelves. Every brand we stock is one we'd use ourselves. Champion Power Equipment is no different. We've been selling Champion generators for a while now, and the more we work with the brand, the more we rate it. Here's why we back them — and why we think they're the right choice if you're looking at a portable generator this summer. We've Spent …

Stealth winches have built a strong reputation with recovery operators across Ireland for one simple reason: they’re dependable, straightforward, and built for real work. We’ve got an important update to share. Stealth is now officially the entry-level winch range within Warrior Winches, rather than being positioned as a standalone product brand. That means Stealth now sits clearly inside the Warrior family — with refreshed branding — while keeping the same proven perform …

Storm Amy Is Gone | But Not Forgotten Storm Amy may have passed, but it left its mark – fallen trees, flooded roads, power outages, and a whole lot of calls for roadside help. For recovery crews, it was a rough week. Gear got pushed to its limits. Some bits held up well. Others didn’t. At Recovery and Winch, we’ve seen this all before. But what stood out this time was just how many people got caught out. Straps that were fine last month suddenly gave way. Jump packs weren& …