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I've used some of my recovery gear. Almost everything can be done with a recovery strap and appropriate attachment points.
Out of the list above, some of that I would carry anyway. For example, if I'm camping, I always carry a shovel and saw. It's a matter of fire safety. I always have a tool kit, regardless of traveling on road or off. I always carry a compressor and tire repair kit and my truck was purchased with skid plates. I put larger tires on the truck, which are heavier, but it is unsprung weight and the traction advantage can't be accomplished any other way.
I have been out a couple times when people used their winches, but it was because they wanted the practice, not because they couldn't get unstuck with a strap.
Out of the list above, some of that I would carry anyway. For example, if I'm camping, I always carry a shovel and saw. It's a matter of fire safety. I always have a tool kit, regardless of traveling on road or off. I always carry a compressor and tire repair kit and my truck was purchased with skid plates. I put larger tires on the truck, which are heavier, but it is unsprung weight and the traction advantage can't be accomplished any other way.
I have been out a couple times when people used their winches, but it was because they wanted the practice, not because they couldn't get unstuck with a strap.