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Maxtrax MKII

Shipping · Apr 15, 2022long term

Last updated

$280
2 retailers
Maxtrax Maxtrax MKII — Recovery
At a glance4 specs
colors
orange, olive, gunmetal
material
reinforced nylon
weight
7.7 lbs
load rating
10000 lbs
Ordealist verdict

The category-defining recovery board. Pricey and bulky. Worth every penny when you bury yourself in sand 40 miles from pavement.

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Description

Last reviewed May 15, 2026

The MKII is Maxtrax's full-size traction board, sold in pairs at 7.7 lbs each. Reinforced nylon construction rated to a 10,000-lb static load. Ramped teeth on top, locking nubs on the bottom, and integrated handles that double as shovels in deep mud or snow. Made in Australia. Available in orange, olive, gunmetal, and other colors; around $280 a pair at REI.

Full specifications

4 fields
colorsorange, olive, gunmetal
materialreinforced nylon
weight7.7 lbs
load rating10000 lbs