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Tree Saver Straps
Holloway Houston manufactures BOA and BOA-C tree saver straps for off-road recovery, built with polyester webbing and Cordura protection. Available in 3 to 20 foot lengths with WLLs from 6,200 to 11,000 lbs for dependable anchor protection.
Tree Saver Straps for Off-Road Recovery
You are rigged to a tree at the edge of a muddy two-track, the winch is spooled out, and the last thing you want is bark damage or a failed anchor point snapping back at your vehicle. The tree saver strap is the mandatory barrier between your steel winch hook and the live anchor. Holloway Houston manufactures the BOA and BOA-C tree saver straps right here in the USA, both built with doubled Cordura sleeve protection to take the severe abrasion where the strap wraps the bark, protecting the underlying load-bearing webbing.
The BOA line provides targeted protection at the eyes, while the BOA-C adds full-body Cordura coverage for the most demanding, rough-bark anchor setups. Both series run from 3 to 20 feet and carry Working Load Limits (WLL) of 6,200, 9,300, and 11,000 lbs, matching single-leg, doubled, and high-angle recovery configurations. With 48 SKUs across both series, you can perfectly match the strap to your vehicle's gross weight and winch rating before you leave the trailhead.
About Off Road Rigging Recovery Straps
A tree saver strap is a flat, non-elastic webbing strap featuring reinforced eyes. It wraps around a tree trunk, rock, or stump to give the winch line a clean, secure anchor point. Wrapping a bare wire rope or synthetic winch line directly around a tree damages the line, kills the tree by stripping its cambium layer, and creates a highly dangerous slip hazard. The flat web profile of a tree saver spreads the massive load across a wide surface area, generating friction that prevents the anchor from sliding down smooth bark.
The Polyester Advantage
Holloway Houston manufactures the BOA and BOA-C lines at our Houston facility using high-tenacity Polyester webbing. In vehicle recovery, utilizing the correct material is vital. Nylon webbing stretches up to 20% under load, which is excellent for kinetic snatch straps, but dangerous for static winching. Polyester is non-elastic. It transfers 100% of the winch's pulling force directly to the anchor without storing kinetic energy. Furthermore, polyester retains its full rated WLL after water exposure, whereas nylon loses significant strength when soaked.
Types of Tree Saver Straps
Holloway stocks 48 distinct tree saver strap SKUs across two highly engineered series.
1. BOA Tree Saver Strap (Eye Cordura Protection)
The standard BOA series features heavy-duty Cordura sleeve jacketing at both eyes. The eyes are the highest-wear contact points where the strap loops through itself (in a choker hitch) and where the metal anchor hook or shackle seats. The main body utilizes standard exposed polyester webbing.
- Application : Keeps weight and cost lower for routine recovery setups where the tree surface is relatively clean and smooth.
2. BOA-C Tree Saver Strap (Full-Body Cordura Protection)
The BOA-C takes the eye protection of the BOA and adds full-body Cordura jacketing. The entire strap length is sleeved, completely shielding the load-bearing polyester from rough bark, jagged rocks, and trail debris.
- Application : The absolute requirement for high-abrasion anchor points, repeated-use recovery setups, or environments where the strap drags across sharp terrain features.
WLL, Sizing, and Capacity Guide
Holloway tree saver straps scale to your specific recovery requirements. Every strap features a 5:1 Design Factor, meaning the Minimum Breaking Strength (MBS) is five times the rated WLL.
Working Load Limits (WLL):
- 6,200 lbs WLL : General-duty single-anchor recovery for Jeeps, mid-size SUVs, and ATVs. (Confirmed MBS: 31,000 lbs).
- 9,300 lbs WLL : Mid-range recovery for full-size trucks and high-angle anchor configurations. (Confirmed MBS: 46,500 lbs).
- 11,000 lbs WLL : Maximum-capacity setups for heavy overland rigs, commercial vehicles, and complex multi-leg anchors. (Confirmed MBS: 55,000 lbs).
Length Selection:
- 3 feet : Close-in anchor wrap, tight to the trunk.
- 6 to 8 feet : Standard single-tree wrap accommodating most trail-side trees and stumps, leaving room for a clean eye connection.
- 10 feet : Ideal for multi-anchor equalization or double-wrap setups.
- 12, 16, 20 feet : Extended reach configurations, bridging between distant anchor points, or high-anchor tree setups to adjust the pull angle.
Applications by Industry
- Vehicle Winch Recovery : Anchoring the winch line during single-vehicle or assisted pulls on off-camber terrain and muddy trails.
- Overland and Expedition Travel : Standard kit for solo vehicle travel where natural, unassisted anchors are the only option along the route.
- Agricultural and Farm Towing : Pulling stuck tractors or equipment around field margins where fence posts or large trees serve as convenient anchor points.
- Trail Riding and Event Recovery : ATV, UTV, and side-by-side recovery in wooded terrain where wire rope would quickly destroy the environment.
- Search and Rescue (SAR) : Fast anchor establishment in wilderness environments where operators carry recovery rigging in their mobile kits.
Safety and Rigging Awareness
Tree saver straps are load-bearing components subjected to extreme dynamic forces.
MBS vs. WLL : The MBS (Minimum Breaking Strength) is the load at which the strap fails in a controlled laboratory environment. It is never a field operating rating. The WLL (Working Load Limit) accounts for the necessary safety margin. Always match your strap's WLL to your winch's maximum pull rating.
Hitch Capacities : Working load limits apply to straight pulls. Your rigging geometry changes the strap's capacity.
- Basket Hitch : Looping the strap around the tree and attaching both eyes to the winch hook. This doubles the strap's capacity (e.g., the 6,200-lb strap yields a 12,400-lb basket capacity).
- Choker Hitch : Passing one eye through the other to cinch the strap tight against the tree. This reduces the strap's capacity (e.g., the 6,200-lb strap yields a 4,960-lb choker capacity).
Inspection : Inspect straps for cuts, abraded webbing, broken stitching, or UV bleaching before every pull. Cordura protection absorbs abrasion so the underlying webbing stays intact, but severe Cordura wear dictates a thorough inspection of the core material.
Frequently Asked Questions
A tree saver strap is a flat polyester webbing strap with reinforced eyes that wraps around a tree trunk to create an anchor point for vehicle winching. The flat profile distributes the load across the bark, protecting the tree and giving the winch line a secure, non-slip attachment point.
Both series use polyester webbing and carry identical WLL ratings. The BOA features Cordura sleeve protection at the eyes only. The BOA-C extends that Cordura coverage to the full strap body, making it the choice for rough bark, high-abrasion anchors, and frequent use.
Holloway manufactures tree saver straps at 6,200 lbs, 9,300 lbs, and 11,000 lbs WLL. The 6,200-lb strap has a confirmed MBS of 31,000 lbs. All three ratings are available in both series across seven lengths, totaling 48 SKUs.
Lengths include 3, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, and 20 feet. The 6 to 10-foot range covers most standard trail trees. The 12 to 20-foot range applies to massive trees, double-wrap configurations, or extended reach setups.
Yes. Polyester maintains its rated working load limit after water exposure without the severe elongation that nylon introduces. This delivers a consistent, static anchor regardless of rain or creek crossings.
No. The BOA and BOA-C tree saver straps are designed strictly for off-road recovery and horizontal vehicle anchoring. They are not rated, marked, or tested for overhead lifting service.
The eyes accept standard steel D-shackles, soft shackles, direct hook attachments from the winch, or extension lines. Verify that your connection hardware fits through the eye opening without binding before applying tension.
Complete Your Recovery Kit
Holloway Houston manufactures and stocks a comprehensive lineup of off-road recovery gear. Build your complete kit directly from the manufacturer:
- Soft Shackles : Connect your tree saver eyes to the winch line with our HHIppo Link soft shackles. Lightweight, devoid of dangerous heavy metal, and available in 15+ colors.
- Synthetic Winch Lines : Upgrade from heavy, dangerous wire rope. Our synthetic lines offer the same pull capacity at 75% less weight, with MBS ratings from 5,500 to 92,600 lbs.
- Winch Lines with Eye/Sling Hook : Pre-spliced lines terminated with heavy-duty hooks, ready for immediate connection to your tree saver assembly.
- All Off-Road Rigging : Browse our entire off-road catalog, including kinetic ropes and heavy-duty tow straps.
Need Custom Lengths or Fleet Fulfillment?
Because Holloway Houston manufactures the BOA and BOA-C lines in our Texas facility, we can source custom configurations and provide rapid fulfillment for commercial fleet buyers, off-road outfitters, and emergency response teams. Call our recovery specialists directly at 1-888-496-4700.