There is a common misconception between recovery strap and tow rope and most of the time, these two are marketed as just the same products.
But, even if recovery and tow straps may look very similar, they have defining features and purposes that set them apart from each other.
The main difference between these two is that a tow strap features big metal hooks at both ends that are designed for hooking to the shackles and towing points. On the other hand, you cannot find these hooks in recovery straps.