I really appreciate everyone chiming in with their experiences and photos. I have never used a winch and my wife and I are usually out without other vehicles with us. We have been "pickled" too many times to count by fallen trees,etc. that we could have moved with a winch. Also, we have purposely avoided routes where we may have to winch ourselves. I definitely think we’ll use it. I have thought about getting a come-along and have used one at work for various reasons but never for vehicle recovery. I just feel like a winch on the bumper would be so much easier and would probably reduce some arguing between us if we need to do a recovery on a trail when we’re tired.
I really like the LFD and I’m strongly considering it.
-Ryan