Here’s What We Think About This Spare Tire-Mounted Recovery Gear Box

Adam Greuner, owner of Off Road In Mind, needed a place to store his recovery gear. It seemed that every time his pals needed to be extracted, his recovery materials were buried deep inside his rig, where they were difficult to access. His solution? The Recovery Gear Box—a lockable storage unit that attaches to the spare tire of most vehicles (or racks, ladders, etc.) that can house recovery gear and other itemsoutsidethe vehicle.

Here's Why It's Cool

• Store dirty/wet/snowy recovery straps and ropes outside your rig
• Keep your gear shackled to the bumper while stored!
• Fits virtually any spare tire
• Lockable

Installing the Recovery Gear Box

The Recovery Gear Box (RGB) ships with the RGB itself, two ratchet straps, and enough hook-and-loop (we'll call it Velcro) webbing to attach your gear to the box. Note: You must purchase the bolt lock separately.

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Keep in mind, attaching the RGB to your spare tire adds one more step should you need that tire on the trail (ask us how we know). Good thing is, unlatching the two ratchet straps should be a breeze, and the RGB should still attach to a deflated or damaged spare tire (again, we

Recovery Gear Box Review

We pull lots of vehicles out of the mud and snow—a lot. And having that gear on hand without digging through your 4x4 is definitely a plus—especially since it has provisions to store and secure a rope or strap while it's still shackled to your hitch or bumper. Remember, the Recovery Gear Box, although resistant to dust and water, is not waterproof. Also, the Velcro straps included in the package get the job done, but for fabric items (our recovery strap, for instance), bungee-type straps (the ones with a plastic ball on the end) might simplify the attachment process. Want one for your rig? Check out offroadinmind.com.