Buying a snatch strap is not just a case of buying the first one that you see. Careful research needs to be conducted and it is imperative you purchase a snatch strap with the correct rating. A snatch strap whose breaking strength is light will break under the load it is pulling, whereas a strap that has a heavy breaking strength will be unable to stretch correctly, causing damage and stress to the recovery points and even injury.

A formula needs to be used when buying a snatch strap. This formula determines the correct minimum breaking strength of the strap. The correct strength should be between 2 and 3 times the gross vehicle mass of the lighter of the two vehicles being used in the recovery process. It is important that you only use industry standard equipment when recovering a vehicle and that the snatch strap is of the correct rating.

Never be under the misconception that you will never find yourself in dire straits stuck in mud. If you off road in your 4×4 then chances are you will get stuck. Having the snatch strap as part of your recovery gear will save the day and you will never leave home without one again.