Tire chains

[Rifleman86]

I need a set of chains before I head out to SW Montana for general Elk. If you’ve ever been out there, the roads are extremely slick when it rains. I got lucky and didn’t get stuck last year going solo, but I’ve realized I need a set of chains. Had too many close calls for comfort.

What do you guys recommend? Front and rear chains for just rear? Any other recovery equipment? (I was thinking shovel, come along, tow strap.)

Vehicle is a 4x4 2016 Tundra btw.

 

[realunlucky]

I need a set of chains before I head out to SW Montana for general Elk. If you’ve ever been out there, the roads are extremely slick when it rains. I got lucky and didn’t get stuck last year going solo, but I’ve realized I need a set of chains. Had too many close calls for comfort.

What do you guys recommend? Front and rear chains for just rear? Any other recovery equipment? (I was thinking shovel, come along, tow strap.)

Vehicle is a 4x4 2016 Tundra btw.

If I only had a single set of chains and 4 wheel drive I'd put them on front so I could steer and brake. Two sets give you more control for sure. Stopping can be more of a issue than going when your on a grade. A shovel is a necessity if you have to try and try a self recovery and a tow strap should be carried because who know what the next guy down the trail is carrying.

 

[Back Country Hunter 2]

For hunting I always have chains for all 4 tires, a shovel, a come along, and a jack.

 

[wilydawg]

It's not recommended to run front tire chains on Tundra's. There are clearance issues...

 

[LandYacht]

It's not recommended to run front tire chains on Tundra's. There are clearance issues...

Ran them all the time on mine. Fit them before you need them to make sure they clear.


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[Wmmichael20]

I'm a proponent of a front receiver and multi- mount winch and the proper wireing at both ends of the truck.

 

[Mike 338]

Not Colorado but I've hunted mountains in September and got 6" of snow on numerous seasons. I think your taking a big chance by not having chains. Even with chains it can be a white knuckled affair.

 

[Napperm4]

I spend a lot of time in the Canadian Rockies.

For late season I carry a full recovery kit and at some point have used all of these.

Chains - front and rear, of only one set I would use front for sure. Doesn’t help much when the ass is pushing and the front can’t turn.

Come along and an anchor - never seems to fail that anything to latch to is out of reach.

Receiver winch, tree strap and 2 snatch blocks

Hi lift jack - can double as a come along with a chain

20’ chain

30’ tow strap - always carry your own. You never know if the next guy has one and it’s a general courtesy to others if you hook up your own truck, get your own tools dirty and tangled and deal with the clean up to fix your problem. I’ve gotten to a point where if I pull you out with my strap I’m asking for $20

30’ recovery strap - not the same as a tow strap. Tow straps are static where as recovery straps stretch and rely on elasticity and inertia to pull you out.

Receiver mounted shackle

2 spare shackles - for attaching to tow straps or linking the recovery and tow strap

A real full sized shovel

Pick axe

Axe and Bow saw - many times I’ve cut logs, boughs, branches etc to get traction after jacking up a wheel out of a hole.

Traction pads

Bag of kitty litter

Most importantly is a method of communication and a dedicated buddy to pull me out if I can’t self recover. If you can’t tell - I spend a lot of time deep off the beaten path as well as on the path. They’re not well traveled areas during late hunting season however and there’s a good chance I won’t see any other traffic for days. All the gear in the world doesn’t help if you’re missing a critical piece

 

[All American Boy]

I live and hunt in CO. Chains front and rear, hand winch, hi lift jack, tow chain, tow strap, shovel, anchor (use 4 ft concrete stakes hammered in ground or dig a trench), heavy duty D shackles, sledge hammer, tarp, boards for under hi lift, flashlights, and gloves. If ugly, go with another truck or hunt from camp. Hunting is fun and exciting, until your expensive rig is horribly stuck and you spend 8 hours trying to dig it out.

Biggest thing is knowing your limitations and understanding how bad things can get. Everyone that has had a significantly bad experience always says the same thing..."I had no idea...". Its all good, until it's not.

Ask me how I know...