Modern electric vs old school winching

An electric winch is great until your battery dies or the solenoid fails. In this video, I’m using my Mitsubishi Delica to demonstrate three essential winching techniques: from the convenience of a modern electric winch to the "old school" manual backups that can save your life in the backcountry. Whether you're a seasoned overlander or just starting out, you should always have a plan B for recovery. In this video, we cover: The Modern Electric Winch: Fast, powerful, but reliant on your vehicle's power. The Hand Winch (Tirfor Style): The ultimate manual backup that never runs out of battery. The Emergency Method: Hi-Lift Jack winching Gear Featured: Vehicle: Mitsubishi Delica 4x4 Electric Winch: Manual Backup: Tirfor