I recently bought a Rivian R1T and really wanted to order the Rivian recovery kit, but I have a long list of things to buy for the R1T and decided to put together my own kit to be a little frugal while still ensuring I have the right off-road recovery gear on hand should I need it.

Building a Budget-Friendly Off-Road Recovery Kit for Rivian R1T Link to heading

If you own a Rivian R1T or R1S and enjoy off-roading or overlanding, having the best recovery gear for Rivian vehicles is essential. However, the official Rivian Off-Road Recovery Kit costs $650. Instead of paying full price, I decided to build my own DIY Rivian off-road recovery kit for just $204. Below is a comparison of the best budget recovery kit for Rivian and the official version.

Official Rivian Off-Road Recovery Kit ($650) Link to heading

This kit includes seven essential recovery tools, all organized in a heavy-duty CORDURA® zip-up bag. The components are:

  • 30’ (9m) tow strap (essential for vehicle recovery)
  • 8’ (2.4m) short strap (for various recovery scenarios)
  • Two soft shackles (lightweight and strong)
  • 3/4" (19mm) bow shackle
  • Hitch link and hitch pin
  • Recovery gloves (for hand protection)
  • Heavy-duty CORDURA® storage bag

Buy the Official Rivian Off-Road Recovery Kit on rivian.com

This kit is designed to handle the weight of Rivian’s R1T and R1S off-road adventures and weighs approximately 22 lbs. However, you can put together a similar off-road recovery kit for Rivian at a fraction of the cost.

DIY Budget Rivian R1T Recovery Kit ($204) Link to heading

1. 20’ Rhino USA Recovery Tow Strap - $37 Link to heading

2. 10’ Rhino USA Kinetic Bridle Rope Recovery Kit - $80 Link to heading

3. Rhino USA Shackle Hitch Receiver - $49 Link to heading

4. WARN 88895 Synthetic Leather Winch Gloves with Kevlar Reinforcement - $38 Link to heading

Additional Considerations for Rivian Recovery Gear Link to heading

  • Soft Shackles Only: If you want additional soft shackles, the Rhino USA Synthetic Soft Shackle (2-Pack) are available for $60.
  • Storage Bag: The Rivian kit includes a CORDURA® bag, but you can store your DIY recovery kit in a waterproof gear bag to keep everything organized. I’m still deciding on the final bag to use, and am trying out a few that I have. I’ll update this post when I’ve decided which one I am going with long term.

Final Thoughts: Should You Buy or Build Your Own Rivian Recovery Kit? Link to heading

By selecting these budget-friendly off-road recovery gear options, you can assemble a DIY Rivian R1T recovery kit tailored to your needs at a fraction of the cost. Whether you’re tackling tough terrain, overlanding, or just want to be prepared for unexpected situations, having the right gear on hand is essential.

Would you build your own DIY off-road recovery kit for Rivian or buy the official Rivian kit? Let me know in the comments!

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