/HOW TO CHOOSE
Trail is the kit for when the pavement ends and something goes wrong.
/RECOVERY
A kinetic rope stretches under load and turns the pulling vehicle's momentum into a smooth tug, for a truck stuck in mud or sand. The Carbon TAC kit's rope stretches 30% and comes with two soft shackles. A static rope like the 16 ft TAC rope does not stretch: use it as a bridle, a short extension or a tow rope. The Carbon 12K winch is for when nobody is there to pull you, and the 82 ft extension reaches anchors the winch line can't. Our guide Kinetic Recovery Rope vs Tow Strap covers when to use which.
/AIR
Air down for traction off the pavement, air back up before the highway. The ARB Twin has a 100 percent duty cycle and runs air tools and Air Lockers. The Brushless Twin puts out 50 percent more air, for faster fills.
/COMMS
GMRS radios work where phones don't. The GME XRS Connect Outback Pack is a complete in-vehicle setup: radio, speaker mic and antenna. The fold-down bracket keeps the antenna clear of garage doors and branches. You need an FCC license to transmit, and our guide How to Get a GMRS License walks through it.
/STORAGE
Colfax bags keep small, dirty gear out of the cab: an 80 L tire bag for the spare, two pouches that join into one module, and stretch straps for loads that shift.
