Winter Fun Survival Guide

Having a durable and properly mounted winch, and knowing how to use it safely, can mean the difference between sleeping in your own bed, or the front seat. 10 / ORA DECEMBER 2009 Recover With Ease: Our basic recovery gear includes a heavy-duty strap, tree saver, winch line extender, two snatch blocks, gloves and four D-shackles. night or two, or three in sub-freezing temperatures and blizzard conditions? And if help didn?t come, would I have the gear, know-how and bravado to get out on my own? Prior to WFF, I pulled everything out of the Project Tacoma, dumped the contents out in the driveway, and took inventory. From behind and under the seats, the home-brewed carpet kit, and from the cubbyholes under the Extra- Cab?s rear seats, I retrieved stuff I didn?t? know I had, and a few things I wish I hadn?t found. Because I have several 4x4s, items such as my ditch bag and personal gear go from rig to rig. But both vehicles have their own sets of recovery and emergency gear. Airing down your tires provides a larger tire footprint, enhancing floatation and traction. In soft snow, though this magazine and all manufacturers strongly advise against it, pressures as low as 8psi on a non-beadlock wheel will make a world of difference. Caution: This should only be at low speeds (>10mph) and extreme care should be used when turning, as the tire can easily come off the rim.

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