Nilight Synthetic Soft Shackle & Recovery Ring Kit 1/2inch x 24inch Soft Shackle (56,000 LBS Breaking Strength) with Ring (46,000 LBS MBS) for 4x4 Truck SUV ATV Off Road, 2 Years Warranty

I like that this comes in a bag - and - that it goes back in the bag easily after you have taken it out and unwound it.It seems strong and looks long enough to use in most average situations - pulling a car out of a ditch etc. We tend to go though a lot of straps pulling out trees from our pond after storms, fallen tress in the edges of the woods, pulling trees into a more upright position, strapping rocks and boulders that are a bit to big to roll into position etc. (The trees especially are a lot heavier than they sometimes look!) and I think this should hold up very well.The stitching is well done and the strap itself seems to be a good quality, although it is softer than other straps I have. It says it has a 10,000lb break point and a maximum vehicle weight of 3,333lbs. Now, I don't know how much a car weighs so I looked it up and the average is 4,100lbs according to G. So, maybe it is not enough to pull a car out of a ditch. I still give it 5 stars though as this strap can be used in a lot of other situations.I am sure that its going to be great for around our property helping us with rocks and trees etc. and as mentioned, I really like that it came in a bag and it fits easily back in that bag - if i keep it in my car and it gets dirty, dirt is not all over my car.

So about a decade ago, I picked up a typical 10K-lb. break (~3.3K WLL) yellow tow strap from HF, threw it in the back of my GMC Envoy (SUV) as a precaution, and didn’t think much else of it. The about a year later, after a deep Ohio snow, my buddy and I were out and about, and I decided to do some “tactical drifting” in a large parking lot…you know, just to see how she handled and tracked! Well, I got a little too bold and ended up stuck on a raised sewer obscured by the snow. A few minutes later a good Samaritan in a truck pulled over and offered a pull. He grabbed his strap, hooked it to our hitches, and pulled me out (He: D-shackle, Me: tow hook...don't use tow straps on a ball hitch unless you want to play steel dodge ball!). Since his strap was wet and muddy, I just gave him my new strap in exchange. (Fortunately, somehow no damage to my SUV from the sewer).Once I got home, I noticed that his strap was rather used, abraded, and even had a one-inch cut on one side. But I rolled it up, threw in the back of the SUV, and again, didn’t think much of it; until recently. About six months ago, I was randomly watching some off-road videos, those videos induced me to re-inspect that old tow strap. And though it pulled my SUV just fine off the sewer, I decided that a two-inch strap with a one-inch cut should be considered unserviceable for vehicle recovery.So down the rabbit hole of tow straps and kinetic “snatch” recovery ropes I went…and also shackles…size…steel vs. soft…..techniques…and lotsa “fail” videos.Well, kinetic recovery ropes look to be better to absorb the shock and leverage the kinetics for better pull, but they are far too costly to me for something that just sits in my SUV as a precaution..So I bought one of the cheaper 10K tow straps and noticed that it was a little thinner than my old strap. So I bought a second one, and noticed that it was just like the other, so I returned one them, and threw the other in my SUV. (…and I also bought a pair of soft shackles.)Then Vine recently offered this product to me. Sure…after all my research, I’d love to have another strap! (Thanks Vine and Seller.)I obviously haven’t load tested it, or even used it yet, but based on the build quality, it seems as capable as other 10K straps I’ve handled.Other Notes:- This 10K strap seems to be made and stitched well.- It comes in a plastic storage bag to keep it rolled and protect it from dirt.- Straps seem to compact better for storage than ropes.- I prefer loop-end over hook-ends because I think that the loops provide more versatility, and less chance of projectile. But when used safely, and considering the additional the cost of shackles, hook-end straps offer a good value if you’re just getting precautionary something for the trunk, or general use. As the label states, attach to chassis/frame parts only, and robust ones at that.- A 10K (3300 lb. WLL) is good for cars, but you should consider a higher rated strap for trucks and full-size SUVs.- There is no independent test report, ANSI rating, etc., nor even a details tag on this strap.- This strap does not have elasticity to absorb shock. It is not a “snatch” strap, and absolutely should not be used for kinetic recoveries…just gentle pulls and tows.Bottom Line:Quality made “10K” strap. A testing report or ANSI certification would be nice though.

Really happy with the recovery ring and soft shackle. Packs light, easy to use, and is holding up to the abuse I have put it through. Great value.

I keep a tow strap in the trunk of every vehicle I own. You never know when you might need it to help somebody else out or need dragging out of a ditch yourself. This one appears well-made and comes in a tidy little nylon bag. Note that the hooks have spring-loaded latches which may not be compatible with all types of tow situations. This is perfect for the tow rings on my older Honda Civic though. Tow traps are a cheap insurance policy and are way cheaper than waiting for/paying for a tow truck

Here are my thoughts on the Nilight Tow Strap Heavy Duty with Safety Hooks .As listed, it's 2” wide x 20’ long and is rated at 10,000LBS Breaking Strength.This is a really nice strap and carry bag. If you've ever needed a tow strap to help recover anything, you know how handy and helpful they are.The strap material is strong and well made. It's actually sort of soft compared to other ratchet type straps I have. Bright orange and easy to see as well.I would think the softer material is better if you're concerned about leaving marks or scratches in your equipment.Each end of the strap has hooks with spring catches for secure connections. The hooks fit pefectly through my trucks built in recovery hooks, as pictured. They are big enough, but still sized properly so you can work with them.All in all, this strap is great to have along for trail rides, whether using a truck, SUV, Jeep, UTV, ATV, tractor, etc. Pretty much any vehicle you use in places that you could get stuck in. Plus unlike a chain, it won't cause as much contact damage to whatever you're using on the other side.Definitely you want to keep one of these handy for off road, or on road, trips for emergency purposes. It wraps up and fits in the nice case that it comes in.