Anyone else use this? http://www.sportsmansguide.com/1/3/reel-a-strap I have one, and like it - but am not sold on it. It's just too noisy and plasticy (if that's a word). It's better than just a rope, but not perfect. I reviewed it, here on my blog - http://www.outdoorfreaks.net/reviews/strapper-gear-retriever-review/ What do you use for pulling your gear up?
Been using one for 6 seasons now. You're right, its not perfect, but it doesn't work too bad either. I actually took mine apart, drilled four small holes in the back plate and zip tie it to my seat section of my climber. No rattling around, always there and easy to reel up when I pull my gear.