A ‘camping alternative’ to Maxtrax - any good?

[Cuppa]

Has anyone used these? Are they a worthwhile alternative to Maxtrax? I love the idea of their multiple uses other than as recovery tracks (saving carrying a number of items), & as recovery tracks the ability to use them as bridges is a significant bonus.

What do you think ..... a great idea .... or another camping white elephant?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLe71YjrUkI

[Rock Trol]

They look OK but who knows what they will be like. Could be a bit slippery in the wet. Especially if that non slip coating wears out.

[LaughingBeagles]

Have to say, they look like a great idea. I wonder what the prices are....

[Cuppa]

$250 for a set of two,with alumimium legs, chains, & soft covering. $40 delivery. I looked at Maxtrax today $295 a pair.

[Rock Trol]

Not too bad. If you are after Maxtrax wait for a Supercheap 50% off sale and get them for $240. These do look versatile though.
Since I already have Maxtrax I won't be rushing out to get these but I am still interested in hearing reviews from users.

[lucus30]

Looks like Muppet tracks to me. I'll stay with my giantz tracks off eBay. Cost me $100

[Clunk]

I thought it was a piss take ad at first

[Rossco]

That's awesome so many uses. . . I liked the slow mo table cloth throw. Also like her old Landy, pretty cool.

[LaughingBeagles]

I drove the LWB Landies in the Army back in the 80's. Absolutely go anywhere awesome bit of gear. Repair kit consisted of coat hanger wire and olive drab paint. Certainly not the case nowadays with the Merc G-Wagons!!

[threedogs]

Dont like the idea of showing the MAXTRAX fail on something they were not designed to do.
Just more junk to add to your already heavy Ute,
If you get stuck it will take more than those "tracks"to get you out.
But as you said a few ways to use them Thats in their favour
Good to see the series one still going too

[jack]

I've already got a set of TREDS and haven't used them yet. If I didn't have them I would have considered these but only AFTER I have physically seen them first.
Was impressed with the strength when used as ramps.

[skiman]

LMAO..deck chair ftw!

Thanks for sharing this though. Look forward to reading some user reviews when they're put to the test.

[Rossco]

Good to see the series one still going too

Looks like a series 2A lol!!
It is in good nick tho . . .

[Winnie]

Looks like a series 2A lol!!
It is in good nick tho . . .

Looks like you know a bit too much about Landies....... curious

[threedogs]

Looks like you know a bit too much about Landies....... curious

Go figure the grill is also a BBQ plate lol

[Rossco]

Looks like you know a bit too much about Landies....... curious
Ha ha, yeah kinda do have a soft spot for them, they've got character. . . Think I'll stick to the GQ for now tho. . .

[Rumcajs]

I thought I've seen that stuff before..... we used it as non slip flooring inside the workshop and as walkway/gangway on top of tanker trailers.

When will this gouging of fools stop?

Regards

[Hodge]

They used these things ,on the Camel trophy. I'm sure of it. THey were hanging off each Defender. And were yellow too from memory ...

Edit. Sorry they were similar. But I remember them using them as bridges as well...

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=58192&stc=1

[the evil twin]

Those things in Post #1 have been around for, like, forever in England and Europe.

Most common slang name I have heard is "waffle boards" and are essentially the lighter modern version of PSP in the piccy above.
Used to have to make hardstands out of that shit when I was a lad

Waffle Boards don't have anything like the traction of a Max Trax in Sand/Mud but are much better at handling bridging loads when suspended, so kinda two seperate uses really IE a bit like comparing a winch to a snatch strap

[Rock Trol]

Those things in Post #1 have been around for, like, forever in England and Europe.

Most common slang name I have heard is "waffle boards" and are essentially the lighter modern version of PSP in the piccy above.
Used to have to make hardstands out of that shit when I was a lad

Waffle Boards don't have anything like the traction of a Max Trax in Sand/Mud but are much better at handling bridging loads when suspended, so kinda two seperate uses really IE a bit like comparing a winch to a snatch strap

OK. So maybe instead of 4 Max Trax you can go two of each and have a more versatile system? Then again, if you stack the Max Trax you should be able to use them for bridging as well.

[clawrence]

I thought I've seen that stuff before..... we used it as non slip flooring inside the workshop and as walkway/gangway on top of tanker trailers.

I have used what looks like the same stuff at work. We call it FRP grating. It comes in different mesh sizes and thickness depending upon what you need to do with it. I buy it in large sheets from Perma Composites http://www.permacomposites.com then cut it down to size to suit the project I am working on at the time (PS: I have no affiliation with the company. But have purchased materials from them several times and their advice has been really helpful)

[outback]

I have used what looks like the same stuff at work. We call it FRP grating. It comes in different mesh sizes and thickness depending upon what you need to do with it. I buy it in large sheets from Perma Composites http://www.permacomposites.com then cut it down to size to suit the project I am working on at the time (PS: I have no affiliation with the company. But have purchased materials from them several times and their advice has been really helpful)

One of the local vets was looking at something like the FRP grating for his horse float. Reconed it would save cleaning as all the droppings and liquids piddled out would just go through the floor. Also more hygienic.

[threedogs]

I thought I've seen that stuff before..... we used it as non slip flooring inside the workshop and as walkway/gangway on top of tanker trailers.

When will this gouging of fools stop?

Regards

I've seen them before to, drain grates

[LaughingBeagles]

One of the local vets was looking at something like the FRP grating for his horse float. Reconed it would save cleaning as all the droppings and liquids piddled out would just go through the floor. Also more hygienic.

Except for the poor bugger following the horse float... :SNruQWn369624407:

[Cuppa]

Except for the poor bugger following the horse float... :SNruQWn369624407:

I followed a fully loaded cattle truck on a twisty mountain road whilst riding a motorcycle once ......... it’s not the sort of thing you do a second time!