Backcountry hunters know the truth: most "ultralight block and tackle" systems promise the world but fold under real meat weight. A 4 oz palm-sized gadget might feel great in your pack, but when you're staring at 80+ lb elk quarters hanging off a ridge at 10,000 feet, you need more than clever marketing. You need engineering that delivers real mechanical advantage, zero tangles, bombproof materials, and the confidence to get your harvest out before dark—or before bears find it first.
That's why we built the Raven Equipt Game & Gear Hoist (standard and HD models). This isn't another generic micro-pulley. It's a patent-pending, American-engineered single-line pass-thru system that gives you true 5:1 or 6:1 mechanical advantage in a compact, pocket-ready package. At just 7.65 oz for the HD version, it lifts estimated 1,000-2,500+ lb loads in lab testing while staying light enough for multi-day elk hunts, high-country mule deer packs, or remote trout stream recoveries.
Born to Innovate. Built to Endure. That's not a slogan—it's how we approach every piece of gear we make.
The Problem with Most Ultralight Block and Tackle Systems
You've seen them: big, bulky and heavy pulley systems meant for the truck bed, not the gear pouch. We've solved the two biggest issues with off-grid rigging. Efficiency and weight. No more messing with oversized contraptions. Our patent-pending design is meant for quick execution and tireless work. Here are some things to point out about the mainstream hoists and systems:
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Friction eats efficiency — many top out at 2:1 or 4:1 effective MA after rope drag.
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Knots and tangles waste time when you're exhausted and losing light.
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Extreme working load limits. Often you don't need the 25,000 lb. option. Calm down big-rigger!
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Cheap materials shear pins or crack under side-load or shock.
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No versatility — they're one-trick ponies that can't handle snowmobile pulls, horse-pack lifts, or quick angling gear hauls.
How the Raven Game & Gear Hoist Changes the Game
Our patent-pending design uses a precision-machined 6061-T6 billet aluminum or a glass-filled Nylon body paired with 304 stainless steel pins and a low-friction sheave system. The single-line pass-thru eliminates knots in the main lift line—no more tying Prusiks, no more fumbling with figure-8s. Just feed your rope (¼"–⅜" UHMWPE/Amsteel recommended) through once, clip in, and pull.
Key specs that matter in the mountains:
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Weight: 7.65 oz (HD model) – lighter than many "heavy-duty" options yet far stronger.
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Mechanical Advantage: True 5:1 standard / 6:1 optimized rigging (minimal friction loss).
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Capacity: Lab-tested to handle 1,000 to 2,500+ lb breaking strength; safe working loads far exceed typical hunting needs (always match rope rating).
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Materials: Aerospace-grade aluminum + stainless — corrosion-resistant for wet Colorado elk hunts or coastal steelhead trips.
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Rope Compatibility: Accepts 7/64" to ⅜" Dyneema/Amsteel/UHMWPE — the ropes backpack hunters already carry.
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Redesigned Features: Oversized tether loop for big carabiners/hooks, tangle-free feed, pocket-sized profile with included stuff sack.
Reviews
I like the product idea, and will buy it once I have all the data.
Question?
I see the dimensions, & Weight, but do the pins rotate like a pully to eliminate drag?