We ll we pulled the trigger on the self contained one. Also ordered 600' of 1/2" tugging rope. The minimum breaking strength is #7500 with a working of around #800. Keeping the rope stowed will definitely be the issue. I suppose a big duffel might work but I guess we'll see.

I heard mule tape slips to much and anything nylon will slip enough to get hot and start melting in spots.

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