Today's hunting SUVs and trucks are more versatile than ever. They offer basic transportation, provide a means to get to your favorite hunting and fishing spots, enable you to haul your game back out, or even let you camp in the area. And with the right accessories, they can do a great deal more.

Sometimes the most important factor is getting back out of a hunting area after you've gotten in. Trucks can become stuck in the mud, or unseen hazards in the road can pop a tire in no time.

Warn Industries has introduced a dual-purpose tool combining the legendary Warn Winch with a robust, on-board air compressor. The Warn PowerPlant will meet a variety of off-road and deer camp needs. In air compressor mode, PowerPlant has a massive 4.6-horsepower motor, a built-in intercooler to reduce air temperature and a high airflow rating of 12 cfm at 0 psi and 5 cfm at 90 psi.

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The PowerPlant winch features a three-stage planetary gear train, a Gen II motor, and an automatic load-holding brake for effective winch operation. The PowerPlant is available in two configurations: 9,500-pound high performance (HP) for enthusiasts who demand faster line speed and 12,000-pound high duty (HD) for longer motor duty cycles ( www.warn.com).

Superwinch also offers a full line of off-road winches. With sleek, compact construction, they are designed for fast and easy installation, with capacities ranging from 1,000 pounds all the way up to 30,000 pounds ( www.superwinch.com).

ElectroMate 400

T-Max Winches offers a wide range of winch accessories including an eight-piece recovery kit with everything you need in a winching situation including a snatch strap, winch strap, tree trunk protector, a pair of gloves, snatch block, bow shackle, D-shackle and a heavy-duty recovery bag ( www.t-maxwinches.com).

Another emergency tool is the Black & Decker ElectroMate 400. The ElectroMate combines a fast jump-starter with a portable household AC/DC power supply and an onboard inflator for vehicle tires or sports equipment. The ElectroMate jump-starts your car (without another vehicle) with 450 amps of instant starting power. An ultra-bright LED emergency work light illuminates dark areas at night when you need to change a tire or work under the hood. The ElectroMate features two 120-volt AC household and two 12-volt DC outlets. It can be recharged from either a household AC outlet or your car's 12-volt DC accessory outlet (www.blackanddecker.com).

Protecting the cargo beds of trucks can not only extend the life of the vehicle by preventing paint damage and rust, but some products can also add to the usefulness of the cargo bed. The BedRug is an easily installed "carpet" liner that is a rugged, weatherproof plastic construction with a hard top and molded foam backing. Your cargo rides on a non-skid surface, yet the BedRug provides a firm cushion for fragile cargo. The product prevents dents and dings and the foam plastic backing is molded to conform exactly to the floor ribs (www.bedrug.com).