1.5-lb pocket winch manhandles loads over 1,000 x its weight
New Atlas: Technology-Innovation-Outdoor News [Unofficial]
May 13, 2026
Built for the type of fast, remote motorized adventure that can go wrong in a hurry, the new Pocket Winch from startup Dragan Systems aims to be the lightest, most portable come-along out there. It fractionalizes weight while still multiplying muscle enough to move up to 2,000 lb (907 kg) of stuck vehicle, trail-blocking deadfall or whatever else stands in the way of open-ended adventure. Chuck it in your Africa Twin's pannier and have an instant backup plan if things go sideways.
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Category: Gear, Outdoors
Tags: Adventure Bikes, Off-road, Mountain Bikes, Motorcycle Gear
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