{"id":1572,"date":"2018-11-08T22:45:16","date_gmt":"2018-11-08T22:45:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=1572"},"modified":"2026-03-24T16:08:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T16:08:59","slug":"recovery","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=1572","title":{"rendered":"Recovery kit."},"content":{"rendered":"

Synopsis.<\/strong>
Like the tool kit, the recovery ( self-help) equipment is still being assembled, so the list is certainly not complete and is growing as we learn more about what we need. Listed below are the items currently available. How much of the kit is carried will also depend on the intended trip.
Some of the items will no doubt get used for more than just recovery.
A comprehensive list of what we believe we need, including items we currently lack, can be found in the “Maintenance, spares & recovery” section of the work-in-progress section. The individual headings below (when opened) also include items that we think may be useful, in some cases, for more than just recovery.<\/p>\n

The headings in \u201cBlue<\/span>\u201d provide a link to related items from all categories & include the items we intend to make, modify or buy.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Items in \u201cblack\u201d are completed. (some with links to more information).<\/span>
Items in \u201cmauve<\/span>\u201d need to be replaced, upgraded, or we need more ASAP.
<\/strong>Items in \u201cbrown\u201d<\/span> are under construction or on order.
<\/strong>Items in \u201cGreen<\/span>\u201d are almost completed.
<\/strong>Items in <\/strong>\u201citalics any colour<\/span>\u201d<\/strong><\/em> are listed in another category. <\/strong>(see links).<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n


<\/strong><\/em>
I will add links to reviews and more information about individual items ASAP.<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

      Safety equipment.<\/a><\/span>
<\/em>First aid kit <\/a>permanently in the van.
<\/span><\/em>Fire extinguishers<\/a>.
<\/em>Belay rope<\/a>. (see off-road addition<\/a>).<\/span><\/em>
Harness <\/em>& carabiners<\/a>. (see off-road addition<\/a>).<\/span>
Waders chest high<\/a>. <\/em>(see off-road addition<\/a>).
<\/span><\/em>Inflatable life jackets<\/a>. (<\/span>see for use with the van<\/a>).<\/span>
<\/em>Leather gloves<\/a>. ( x2 additional to those in the van).
<\/span><\/em>Wading pole<\/span><\/a>.<\/span> (Himalayan walking stick, see off-road additions<\/a>).<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n

      <\/span>Ground anchor kit<\/span><\/a>
Ground anchor plates<\/a>. (x4 two sets).<\/span> (2 plates still to complete<\/em>).<\/span>
Ground anchor pins<\/a> (x12).<\/span> (6 per anchor plate set).
Lightweight ground anchor pins.<\/span> (under construction).
<\/span>Sledgehammer<\/a>. (see recovery tools<\/a>).
<\/span><\/em>Ground anchor pin extractor<\/a>. <\/span> (Mk 1).<\/span>
<\/span>      <\/span>(Attaches to the 3\/4\u2033 breaker bar permanently stored in the van).<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n

      Ropes, straps & bars.<\/a><\/span>
Tow rope<\/span><\/a>. <\/span>(need to splice eyes in a new one, normally <\/span><\/span>stored <\/span><\/em>in the van).<\/em><\/span>
Hauling ropes<\/a>.<\/span> (static, may <\/span><\/span>need more).<\/span>
<\/span>Snatch rope<\/a>.  (30m rated @ 10 ton),<\/span> (dynamic).
<\/span><\/span>Winch & cable<\/a>. (steel).<\/span>
Tree\/towing straps x 5<\/a>.<\/span>
Ratchet straps x 4<\/a>.<\/span><\/span> (2 @ 1\u201d + 2 @ 2\u201d).
Belay rope<\/a>. (<\/span><\/em><\/span>dynamic, part of safety equipment<\/a>).<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n

       <\/span>Pulleys & shackles.<\/span><\/a>
<\/em>Pulleys single sheave<\/a>. (may need more).
Pulleys double sheave<\/a>. (may need more).
Multi (5)sheave 10-ton pulleys<\/a> x4.<\/span> (will need to be homemade).<\/span>
Soft shackles<\/a>. <\/span>(need more).<\/span>
Hard shackles and or maillons<\/a>.<\/span> (prefer soft shackles, may <\/span><\/span>need more).
<\/span>Jate-rings<\/a>.  (for the front winching points,<\/a> <\/span>x2, normally stored in the van).
<\/span><\/em>Jate-rings.<\/span> ( for the rear winching points, x2, normally stored in the van).<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n

   <\/em><\/span>Winch systems.<\/span><\/a>
Multi-sheave pulleys and rope system<\/span>.<\/span><\/span> (block and tackle).<\/span>
Winch & cable<\/a>. (manual portable Tirfor TU16 Winch)
<\/strong>Front winching points<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> (see off-road additions<\/a>).<\/span>
Rear winching points<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>. (see off-road additions<\/a>).<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n

      <\/span>Jacks & stands.<\/span><\/a>
Bottle jack<\/span><\/a>.<\/span> (<\/span><\/span>normally stored in the van<\/span><\/em>).<\/em>
<\/span>High lift jack<\/a>.<\/span><\/span> (may replace Bottle jack depending on the planned trip).
<\/span>A stronger version of the original jack.<\/span> (homemade, the original broke, lifting the van).<\/span>
Axel stands<\/a>. (depending on the planned trip).
<\/span><\/span><\/span>Jack & axle stand footprints<\/a>. <\/strong>(normally stored in the van).<\/span><\/h4>\n

      <\/span>Wheel & tyre maintenance equipment.<\/span><\/a>
Compressor.<\/span> (high power and air tank, see off-road additions<\/a> to be fitted in van).<\/span>
Tyre pump<\/a>.<\/span> (manual until the electric compressor is fitted, permanently in the van).<\/span>
<\/span><\/em>3\/4\u2033 drive breaker bar<\/a>. (stored <\/em><\/span>in the van).<\/span>
<\/em>3\/4\u2033 Drive, thin-walled wheel nut socket<\/a>.<\/span> (under construction, stored in the van<\/em>).<\/span>
3\/4\u2033 Drive F to 1\/2\u2033 drive M adaptor<\/a>. (spare adaptor, stored in the van<\/em>).<\/span>
<\/em>1\/2\u2033 drive wheel nut socket<\/a>. (backup for homemade, <\/span>stored in the van).<\/span>
<\/em>1\/2\u2033 drive locking wheel nut socket<\/a>. <\/em>(<\/span>stored in the van).<\/span>
<\/em>1\/2\u201d Ratchet drive bar<\/a>. (in addition to the one in the tool kit, <\/em>stored in the van).<\/em><\/span>
<\/em>Tyre pressure deflator & gauge.<\/a><\/span> (stored in the van).
<\/span>Emergency puncture repair aerosol.<\/a> (stored in the van).<\/span>
<\/span>Tyre valve puller \/ mounting tool.<\/span>
Tyre levers.<\/span>
<\/strong>Tyre bead breaker.<\/span> (under construction, attaches to the 3\/4\u2033 breaker bar).<\/span><\/span><\/span>
Tyre repair kit.
<\/span><\/span>Tyre bead sealer.
<\/span>Tyre paste\/soap and b<\/a>rush.
Inner tubes. (requires the correct type of tyres).<\/span><\/span>
Inner-tube repair kit.<\/span><\/h4>\n

      Traction.<\/a><\/span>
<\/span>All-terrain tyres<\/a>.  (see suspension & wheels<\/a>).
<\/span><\/em>Snow chains<\/a>.<\/span> (A legal requirement in some countries, places or times of year).
<\/span>Sand ladders, two @ 1.5M x 440mm. <\/a>(4mm parallel reinforced aluminium).<\/span>
<\/span>Waffle boards x4.<\/a> <\/span>(38mm fibreglass)<\/span>
Waffle boards x4.<\/a><\/span> (50mm fibreglass).
<\/span><\/span>Grip mats x4<\/a>. (plastic).<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

      Recovery tools<\/a><\/span>.
<\/span>Jump leads<\/a>. (normally stored in the van, see basic tool kit<\/a>).<\/span>
<\/em>Club hammer. (<\/span>normally stored in the van<\/span><\/em>, see basic tool kit<\/a>).<\/span>
<\/em>Small sledgehammer<\/span><\/a>. (may get stored in the van<\/span><\/span><\/span>, see basic tool kit<\/a>).<\/span>
<\/em>Entrenching tool<\/a>. (small pick & shovel<\/span><\/em>, normally stored in the van, <\/span><\/em><\/span>see wild camping<\/a>).<\/span>
<\/em>Picks axe with removable handle<\/a>. (3\/4 size 26″).
<\/strong>Mattock head<\/a>.<\/span> (for pick handle).
Axe head.<\/span> (for pick handle).
<\/span><\/span><\/span>Axe<\/span>.<\/span> (hand, or billhook).
Machete.<\/span>
<\/span>Snow shovels<\/a>. <\/span>(see winter walking kit<\/a>, & lightweight camping kit<\/a>).<\/span>
<\/em>Snow shovel handles.<\/span> (needed if the ice axes<\/a> are not carried<\/span>).
<\/span>Spade<\/span>.<\/span> (from home at the moment).
<\/span>Folding hand saw. (see wild camping<\/a>).
<\/span><\/em>Telescopic pole saw & branch trimmer<\/a>. (manually operated, quiet & lightweight<\/span>).<\/span>
<\/span><\/em>Leather gloves<\/span><\/a>.<\/span> (x2 additional to those in safety equipment<\/a>).
Goggles.<\/span> (see spares & tools in the van<\/a>, & safety equipment<\/a>).
<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span>18V Portable LED floodlight.<\/span> (needs batteries & charging facilities).<\/em><\/span>
<\/em>18v\/20v. batteries. (requires charging facilities).<\/span>
<\/em>        For specific needs or planned jobs, (available from home if needed).<\/span><\/span><\/em>
<\/em><\/strong>Chain saw.<\/span> (18v, battery-powered, requires charging facilities).<\/span>
<\/em>Pole saw. <\/span>(18v, battery-powered, requires charging facilities).<\/span>
Reciprocating saw. (18v, <\/span><\/span>battery-powered, may replace chainsaw<\/span><\/span>).<\/span>
<\/span>SDS drill. <\/span>(needs replacing,<\/span> 18v, battery-powered, requires charging facilities).<\/span>
SDS drill bits. (selection & possible chisel bits)<\/span>
Metal drill bits. (& SDS chuck).<\/span><\/span>
Rock bolting\/splitting kit.<\/span> (needs SDS drill & bits).<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

       Fuel<\/a> <\/span>
<\/em>Spare fuel containers.<\/span><\/span><\/a>
<\/em>Tecno weld. (emergency repair kit for under-slung fuel tanks<\/a> “when fitted”).
<\/span>Easy-start. (not good for the engine, so last resort).<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n

 <\/p>\n

    Break down recovery<\/em><\/span>
Break down cover, currently AA. (info & phone numbers, see our essentials<\/a>).<\/span><\/h4>\n

 <\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n

To be continued.<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n

 <\/p>\n

Categorie link pages:-<\/strong>
    Reviews<\/a>.
           Maintenance, spares & recovery. <\/a>
                                        Recovery kit.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thanks for reading.
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