"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." They go by many names: traction boards, traction mats, recovery tracks, recovery boards—whatever you call ...

The desert is full of great trails to explore, but it is also full of terrain that can get you stuck in the blink of an eye. We usually go prepared on our adventures with a load of recovery gear such ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Being an adventurous driver doesn't necessarily mean being an ill-prepared one, especially if you like to challenge yourself by zooming ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you ever find yourself in a situation where you’re driving on snow-covered roads or muddy trails, ...

Getting stuck while off-roading is never a pleasant experience, particularly if you're soloing off the beaten path. There are a number of tips and tricks to get one's vehicle unstuck from such ...

After several rounds and seasons of testing traction boards, we can say for certain they'll get you out of a slippery spot.

Developed in Australia in 2001 after Brad McCarthy watched as his Land Cruiser was nearly overtaken by the tide while stuck on a beach, Maxtrax recovery boards have become synonymous with ...

If you’re going to play around off-road, you can plan on getting stuck—even with an awesome set of tires. That’s especially true this time of year when a blanket of snow or ice is making things ...