If you could pick just one...(for now)

Recovery strap. Or Tow strap?

It has to be a strap, I feel a kinetic rope you definitely can't attempt to tow with (too stretchy) and it's too expensive to drag for miles.

Need one as I lost my other tow strap and I'm going to CO in Oct. I don't think jerking vehicles around up there is very wise either. I could be wrong but a slower, more controlled pull seems proper for up there.

 

Kinetic recovery strap for sure. I think you’re more likely to need a tug out of a tough spot than a tow to a mechanic that doesn’t require a real tow truck.

You can tow with a kinetic strap in a pinch but you shouldn’t recover with a tow strap

 

I see your point. Thanks for the help.

 

Get the ARB strap. It's like $60 free shipping from Headstrong.

 

I went with this USA made 3"x30' strap from US Cargo Control for $58 WLL 12,000 BS 24,000

https://www.uscargocontrol.com/Recovery-Straps-W-Cordura-Eyes-3x30

And these Crosby shackles. WLL 7 Ton, safety factor of 5.1. So a break strength of 71,400 lbs?

https://www.uscargocontrol.com/Crosby-Anchor-Shackle-Screw-Pin-3-4-G-209A-7-Ton

These 7 Ton shackles were $5 more than the 4.5 Ton Crosbys. Why not right?