Pro tip: That $120 set of recovery boards I got for my old Bronco actually got me out of a mud hole in Oregon last month.

I was pretty sure they'd just be extra weight, but they saved me from a $500 tow bill... what other cheap gear has pulled through for you guys?

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verap522mo agoMost Upvoted

Honestly, why not just learn to drive better? I've never needed boards, and that tarp @diana_king mentioned just seems like extra junk to pack. Sometimes the cheap gear is just a crutch for poor planning.

diana_king2mo ago

Got a cheap tarp that's saved my tent floor a few times.

the_elizabeth1mo ago

@verap52 it's funny how "learning to drive better" usually just means buying more expensive gear later anyway.