wpsfan
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I've read the review on here about the Smittybilt's being junk, but there are a few other alternatives that I've seen mentioned on Expo forum. Anyone tried any of these? Reviews are extremely positive on Amazon and I didn't read anything negative on Expo.
http://www.amazon.com/Innovations-20333-Escaper-Orange-Traction/dp/B00AV2HONS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450830582&sr=8-1&keywords=maxtrax - Definitely a knockoff, less than half the price. Overall great reviews on Amazon. Haven't checked elsewhere online for reviews.
http://www.amazon.com/GoTreads-Emergency-Automotive-Traction-Tool/dp/B00LGXH5OY/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1450830838&sr=8-17&keywords=traction+mat - Made in USA, one Expo member has used these in almost every environment with success and has spoken to the company owner who's also an off-roader. Company owner says they are not a replacement for Maxtrax but do well and great for someone looking for something smaller to stow under their seat or so.
http://www.amazon.com/RUSTIK-4x4-EBUDDY19-Universal-Lightweight/dp/B00VRZG1ZU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1450830640&sr=8-4&keywords=traction+mat - Another knockoff. Just found these, know nothing about them. The 2 reviews on Amazon are 5*, can't find anything else online about them though. These have carrying handles like the Maxtrax.
Feel free to post others you find or share reviews of your own. I know some people are partial to the "originals", nothing wrong with that but doesn't hurt to discuss alternatives.
http://www.amazon.com/Innovations-20333-Escaper-Orange-Traction/dp/B00AV2HONS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450830582&sr=8-1&keywords=maxtrax - Definitely a knockoff, less than half the price. Overall great reviews on Amazon. Haven't checked elsewhere online for reviews.
http://www.amazon.com/GoTreads-Emergency-Automotive-Traction-Tool/dp/B00LGXH5OY/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1450830838&sr=8-17&keywords=traction+mat - Made in USA, one Expo member has used these in almost every environment with success and has spoken to the company owner who's also an off-roader. Company owner says they are not a replacement for Maxtrax but do well and great for someone looking for something smaller to stow under their seat or so.
http://www.amazon.com/RUSTIK-4x4-EBUDDY19-Universal-Lightweight/dp/B00VRZG1ZU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1450830640&sr=8-4&keywords=traction+mat - Another knockoff. Just found these, know nothing about them. The 2 reviews on Amazon are 5*, can't find anything else online about them though. These have carrying handles like the Maxtrax.
Feel free to post others you find or share reviews of your own. I know some people are partial to the "originals", nothing wrong with that but doesn't hurt to discuss alternatives.