Off-roading is tons of fun. But you know what sucks? Getting stuck out in the trail. Sticky situations are all part of the off-roading lifestyle, regardless of whether you're piloting a rugged overlander, athletic UTV, or go-anywhere ATV. That being said, if you're gonna get stuck, might as well get unstuck in the easiest, most hassle-free way, right?
I recently went on an off-road trip with some really experienced adventurers, and though I was more of a spectator, I certainly learned a lot about what it takes to be prepared for an off-the-grid adventure. Lots of us got stuck, including the Suzuki Jimny I was riding shotgun in. But my friends' rigs were all decked out in the latest and greatest recovery gear, and just one look at their setups made it clear that they spent tens of thousands of dollars to make their rigs the most capable out there.
While that's cool and all, it's certainly beyond the reach of most adventurers' budgets. But you know what isn't, though? The new Rapid Rope kinetic energy recovery rope from AGM.
The firm specializes in all sorts of off-road goodies, but this takes the cake as it’s a quick and easy recovery solution that can quickly get you unstuck from a very sticky situation. For the uninitiated, think of it as a gigantic, badass rubber band.
You strap one end onto the tow bar of the stuck vehicle, and the other end on the recovery vehicle. Once it's in place, the recovery vehicle drives off as the elastic properties of the rope, as well as the grunt of the recovery vehicle, work together to get the stuck vehicle unstuck.
Best of all, it’s lightweight, compact, and doesn’t have any metal parts, so it’s easy to stuff into your utility box or in the glove compartment of your rig. It’s one of those “keep it and forget about it” type deals, and gives you extra peace of mind for adventures big and small. Talk about an irresistible insurance policy for just $89.99 USD.
So what’s the secret sauce of the Rapid Rope? Well, it features AGM's integrated soft shackles which eliminate the need for extra metal hardware which are heavy and tends to scratch things up. Instead, the Rapid Rope makes use of a 10-inch eyelet that secures itself firmly onto the rope making it easy to attach in just a matter of seconds.
From there, it’s just a matter of attaching the other end to your towing vehicle, and going on your merry way. The Rapid Rope’s soft shackles also eliminate the potential danger of metal shackles smacking you in the face in the event of a rope snap.
In the thick of adventure, the simplest tools are usually the best, and AGM's Rapid Rope seems to be the perfect example of this. Who knows, this blue rope might just be what gets you home after a long day of adventuring?
