It’s been said some of the best vehicle recovery “tools” you have are your own two hands. While protecting your rig is important, protecting your hands when rigging and using a winch is crucial. Whether using steel or even synthetic rope, having a good set of winch rigging gloves is a must-have for anyone using winch line. Another Layer of Protection Talk to any vehicle recovery trainer and they’ll tell you to wear gloves when working with a winch. They provide another layer of protection between the winch line and your bare hands. Perhaps the question is why wouldn’t...