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 ...

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"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 ...

Wes Siler is your guide to leading a more exciting life in the great outdoors. As Outside’s outdoor lifestyle columnist, he writes about the intersections of science, news, politics, gear, vehicles ...

If you ever find yourself in a situation where you’re driving on snow-covered roads or muddy trails, there’s a chance your vehicle may lose traction and become stuck. If that situation presents itself ...