I'd describe myself as a solo traveller, ie Wifey and two toddlers.
The paj has a winch however we all know it is as useful as flyscreen on a submarine without a suitable anchor point. So looking for thoughts on the technique of winching off a ground anchor.
An online search brings up the usual "boat anchor" like https://www.sherpa4x4.com.au/collect...d-winch-anchor
Con is its weight at 16kg. Price, meh but wouldn't want to be any dearer at listed AUD$269.
There is also a product called the Lan-cor vis http://www.lan-cor.com/
Weighs in at 9kg but price IMO is horrendous at NZ$465.22 plus P&H.
Then I came across the Deadman Offroad, https://www.deadmanoffroad.com/
Versatile as it can anchor not only to the sand but rock and tree as well.
Lightweight and small pack-down. There is a Ronny Dahl Youtube of him trying it as well as a vid on the website.
US$315 on special at the moment for the full kit which includes two soft shackles or you could just go for the Deadman by itself for US$189.95 and buy your own local soft shackles for less. Incidentally the Deadman can still be used with the conventional rated steel shackles Problem with all things Stateside is the killer shipping (plus GST now too ). Website also says its on backorder for another three weeks
My concern with the Lan-cor is encountering hard terrain. Whilst I think it would be fine in sand for the price I'd be after more surety of it being available in other terrains. But then again if the ground is too hard to drive the screw in what is the likelihood that you'd need it anyway?
So any real-life experiences out there with these or anything else?
The paj has a winch however we all know it is as useful as flyscreen on a submarine without a suitable anchor point. So looking for thoughts on the technique of winching off a ground anchor.
An online search brings up the usual "boat anchor" like https://www.sherpa4x4.com.au/collect...d-winch-anchor
Con is its weight at 16kg. Price, meh but wouldn't want to be any dearer at listed AUD$269.
There is also a product called the Lan-cor vis http://www.lan-cor.com/
Weighs in at 9kg but price IMO is horrendous at NZ$465.22 plus P&H.
Then I came across the Deadman Offroad, https://www.deadmanoffroad.com/
Versatile as it can anchor not only to the sand but rock and tree as well.
Lightweight and small pack-down. There is a Ronny Dahl Youtube of him trying it as well as a vid on the website.
US$315 on special at the moment for the full kit which includes two soft shackles or you could just go for the Deadman by itself for US$189.95 and buy your own local soft shackles for less. Incidentally the Deadman can still be used with the conventional rated steel shackles Problem with all things Stateside is the killer shipping (plus GST now too ). Website also says its on backorder for another three weeks
My concern with the Lan-cor is encountering hard terrain. Whilst I think it would be fine in sand for the price I'd be after more surety of it being available in other terrains. But then again if the ground is too hard to drive the screw in what is the likelihood that you'd need it anyway?
So any real-life experiences out there with these or anything else?
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