The Best Gift for Off-Roaders

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Every off-roader has a story about the day they got stuck. Maybe it was a snowdrift on a two-track, a mud hole that looked shallower than it was, or a sandy wash that swallowed a tire. The ones who got out fast had the right gear. The rest spent a long, cold afternoon waiting for help.

That's what makes a recovery kit the perfect gift for the trail rider in your life. It's practical, it's something most people put off buying for themselves, and the first time they need it, they'll think of you. Here's how to build a complete kit, plus ready-made bundles for every kind of rider.

What Goes in a Complete Recovery Kit

A solid kit covers the two ways people get unstuck: digging themselves out, and getting a pull from a buddy.

• A real recovery shovel. Most stuck vehicles can be dug out. A Krazy Beaver shovel is made in the USA and built to bite into packed snow, mud and rocky ground, where a folding camp shovel would bend.
• A kinetic recovery rope. When digging isn't enough, a Yankum kinetic rope stretches and snaps back for a smooth, powerful pull that's much easier on both vehicles than a tow strap. Also made in the USA.
• Soft shackles. These connect the rope to recovery points safely, without heavy metal hardware that can become dangerous if something fails.
• A rated recovery point. If their rig doesn't have frame-mounted recovery points, a hitch receiver recovery point gives them a safe place to attach.

To pick the right rope size, you'll need to know what they drive. A side-by-side, a midsize truck and a full-size pickup each need a different rope rating.

Recovery Kit Bundles for Every Rider

The Side-by-Side Kit

For: Polaris RZR, Ranger and General riders, Arctic Cat side-by-side owners, and anyone who rides UTVs

• ATV/UTV Krazy Beaver Shorty Shovel: $187.99, sized to fit a side-by-side
• Yankum SxS Off-Road Recovery Kit: from $303.99, a complete rope kit sized for UTVs

Kit total: from about $492

The Midsize Truck and SUV Kit

For: 4Runner, Tacoma and other midsize rigs

• Krazy Beaver Shovel, Black Edition: $189.99
• Yankum 5/8" "Viper" Kinetic Recovery Rope: from $145.99
• Yankum 2" Hitch Receiver Recovery Point: $129.99
• Yankum 7/16" "Double Loop" Soft Shackle: $104.99

Kit total: from about $571

The Starter Kit

For: New off-roaders, lighter vehicles, or a gift on a tighter budget

• Krazy Beaver Mini Shovel with Guard: $189.99
• Yankum 1/2" "Racer" Kinetic Recovery Rope: from $117.99

Kit total: from about $308

Rope prices vary by length. Check Yankum's sizing guidance against the weight of the rider's vehicle before you buy, and if you're unsure, contact us and we'll help you pick.

Add-Ons and Stocking Stuffers

Already got the big pieces covered, or want to round out the kit? These make great smaller gifts:

Prices are current sale prices at the time of writing and may change.

Gift-Giving Tips

• Find out what they drive. Check the vehicle's make and model (and whether it has front recovery points) before choosing a rope size.
• Check what they already have. Peek in the truck bed or garage. If they already own a shovel, go all in on rope and shackles.
• Add a safety note. Tuck a card in with the gift pointing them to our guide on getting unstuck in snow, which covers safe kinetic rope use.
• Not sure? Go with a gift card. A Goats Trail gift card lets them pick the exact rope and shovel for their rig.

Order Early for Christmas

Shovels and ropes are some of our most popular holiday gifts, and sizes can sell out. Every order ships within 3 business days, and standard shipping is free on orders over $69, which every bundle above easily clears. Check our holiday shipping page for this year's order-by dates.

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