Everyone knows that safety is paramount when pulling a vehicle out of a bog, so makes sure your recovery kit has a Recovery Strap Dampener like this one from Oztrail.

The Recovery Dampener will absorb shock and encourage the cable or strap to drop if it fails in the recovery process. Made from Heavyweight PVC, this dampener has a high visibility exterior for safety purposes. It’s also got an internal pocket for additional weights if you need them, and wide Velcro strips to make it easy to secure. This strap dampener also has a 1.1kg gross weight, which meets competition standards.

• Use for winching or during snatch strap offroad recoveries
• High visibility
• Heavyweight PVC construction
• Internal pocket for additional weights
• Wide Velcro strips for fastening
• 1.1kg gross weight (meets competition standards)