Recovery Gear bag - what would you want in one?

[VladTepes]

It would be handy, no doubt, to have a recovery gear bag so when you've used a snatch strap and such, and it's all covered in muck or wet, you don't have to put it back with your dry stuff. A 'waterproof' bag would be ideal for this sort of thing. And/or also to carry the gear in, in the first place.

I know a bloke who can manufacture items to order and am trying to work out what would be good as far as dimensions / design / compartments etc.

Be interested in people's thoughts on this please.

Cheers

[DiscoMick]

I have a recovery kit in a bag and for the dirty stuff I just put it in the garbage bag I have fixed to the spare wheel on the back door until I get home and clean it.

[Homestar]

I have an ARB recovery kit. Fits the snatch strap, winch extension, tree protector, a few shackles, pulley and my tow bar recovery thingy.

I have a garbage bag in there as well to put muddy stuff in should I need it, which I haven't so far.

The bag it comes in is great as it is strong, has a handle and shoulder strap and can be easly moved between vehicles. I chuck it in whichever vehcile I'm in - not much chance of needing it where I go, but you never know and I would never ask to use someone elses snatch strap if I got stuck.

[steveG]

I've got a small bag containing shackles, gloves and a snatch strap and towbar hitch recovery point - think its an Ironman one.
Trouble with making a bag that normally has the unused gear in as well as being able to take dirty gear is the 2 scenarios require different sizes and ideally need to be kept separate IMO. Its nice to have a small bag to grab and throw in the vehicle, but you need a bigger space to throw the dirty/wet unraveled straps etc into after use.
If you've got more than a snatch strap (ie tree protector, winch extension strap etc) its unlikely you'll use it all at the same time unless you're having a really fun day..

My dirty stuff currently goes into the spare wheel rubbish bag thingy.

Something that might work is like a sports bag I got years ago. It had an inner waterproof compartment for wet/used gear, so your other stuff stayed dry. A recovery bag with an extra expandable compartment on the side might be a workable solution.

Dimension and shape-wise. My current bag has a single zip across the top. Its a PITA - strap only goes in easily flat, shackles always fall to the bottom, and if you have more than one strap you inevitably want the one underneath.
A zip around 3 sides like a cooler bag and compartments that allow the rolled up straps to be stored vertically would be much better. Maybe strap size compartments for the straps themselves then a general compartment for shackles gloves and other stuff.

Steve

[cripesamighty]

If you don't want to go the plastic bag method, you can always find yourself a cheap 10 or 20L dry-bag. That's what all my wet, muddy, climbing/caving/diving gear goes in before I go home to wash it. Should fit the bill.

[Toxic_Avenger]

The rubberized canvas type?
I've seen the poly ones (like a parachute type material) and I reckon a shackle would fall straight thru it!

I've got an arb bag.
It sometimes doubles as a tool bag.
But most of the time I just chuck it all in the back of the 90 and call it a day, mud and all... Worst case I can Gerni it out!

[cripesamighty]

Yep, the rubberised type. Works a treat.

[DiscoMick]

Anaconda sells waterproof bags for keeping valuables dry in canoes.
But I'm happy chucking my wet stuff in the spare wheel rubbish bag, which has a plastic garbage bag inside.

[cripesamighty]

Or you can try these with a Land Rover flavour!

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/gympie/sports-bags/land-rover-dry-bags/1140485639

[VladTepes]

This fella can make ARB style bags for less than ARB charges (wouldn't be hard)out of denier fabric or that plastic pvc stuff, like the dive bags he does. Seems the demand may not be there though?

Does anyone know if the army Perenties had any special bags etc fitted that people would need copies / new ones of? This bloke has done a heap of mil spec stuff.

He didn't ask me to post here, I was just curious.

Thanks all for your input.

[crash]

I use a tool bag sourced from Aldi for all my recovery gear. Does not fit one of my snatch straps - but I usually have that one out, and in an easy to get to spot in the vehicle.
I try to avoid muddy / wet situations, but the used gear usually just gets thrown into the back of the Disco.
Thinking about getting a dry bag to put the wet gear into.

[Eevo]

i have a disco 2. dont need no recovery gear.

[VladTepes]

i have a disco 2. dont need no recovery gear.

HAHAHA Famous last words !
You are bound to get stuck now.

[Ranga]

I use my old chook food bags for rubbish when camping - very tough, mostly water resistant, and disposable. All my recovery gear is stored in an undertray mounted toolbox, but if it wase to get muddy, I'd put it in a feed bag until I got home.

I've got heaps, you can have some if you want.

[crash]

I use my old chook food bags for rubbish when camping - very tough, mostly water resistant, and disposable. All my recovery gear is stored in an undertray mounted toolbox, but if it wase to get muddy, I'd put it in a feed bag until I got home.
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That is a good idea, will have to do that next trip.
Just do not leave them in the sun for extended periods as the they break down and disentigrate over time.
Another use I have heard is if you get bogged is fill them with dirt or sand and use them as traction matts.

[Ranga]

Another use I have heard is if you get bogged is fill them with dirt or sand and use them as traction matts. I've heard of that for hessian bags, but not sure the plastic feed bags would hold up to tyres?