In described embodiments, the present invention is a collapsible tree stand hoist having a support structure having a ground end and a frame end. The support structure is formed from a plurality of assembled members. A generally U-shaped frame is attached to the frame end of the support structure. A plurality of teeth extends outwardly from the frame. The frame includes a flexible member releasably secured to at least one end of the frame. A pulley is attached to the flexible member.

In described embodiments, the present invention is a collapsible tree stand hoist having a support structure having a ground end and a frame end. The support structure is formed from a plurality of assembled members. A generally U-shaped frame is attached to the frame end of the support structure. A plurality of teeth extends outwardly from the frame. The frame includes a flexible member releasably secured to at least one end of the frame. A pulley is attached to the flexible member.

In described embodiments, the present invention is a collapsible tree stand hoist having a support structure having a ground end and a frame end. The support structure is formed from a plurality of assembled members. A generally U-shaped frame is attached to the frame end of the support structure. A plurality of teeth extends outwardly from the frame. The frame includes a flexible member releasably secured to at least one end of the frame. A pulley is attached to the flexible member.

In described embodiments, the present invention is a collapsible tree stand hoist having a support structure having a ground end and a frame end. The support structure is formed from a plurality of assembled members. A generally U-shaped frame is attached to the frame end of the support structure. A plurality of teeth extends outwardly from the frame. The frame includes a flexible member releasably secured to at least one end of the frame. A pulley is attached to the flexible member.

A brake/clutch device for a manual hoist provides an externally-viewable indicator showing the wear status of friction elements within the hoist. The brake/clutch device has a brake block, a brake ratchet, a reversing ratchet, a torsion spring block, a hand wheel and a fastener mounted onto a main shaft of the manual hoist. Friction elements on the brake ratchet provide braking against sudden drops of a load. Ball and spring devices mounted in the hand wheel contact detents and grooves that gradually increase in depth in the torsion spring block depending on the relative positions of the hand wheel and the torsion spring block. The hand wheel has an indicator mark that may align with indicator areas of the torsion spring block to indicate an extent of wear of the friction elements.

A wilderness lifting system includes a first wall that defines a first ball socket and a second wall that is spaced from the first wall. The second wall defines a second ball socket. The wilderness lifting system also includes a neck portion that connects the first wall and the second wall together, and a ball rotatably received in the first ball socket and the second ball socket.

A wilderness lifting system includes a first wall that defines a first ball socket and a second wall that is spaced from the first wall. The second wall defines a second ball socket. The wilderness lifting system also includes a neck portion that connects the first wall and the second wall together, and a ball rotatably received in the first ball socket and the second ball socket.

In described embodiments, the present invention is a collapsible tree stand hoist having a support structure having a ground end and a frame end. The support structure is formed from a plurality of assembled members. A generally U-shaped frame is hingedly attached to the frame end of the support structure. The frame includes a flexible member releasably secured to at least one end of the frame. A pulley is attached to the flexible member.

A hanging hand-driven chain hoist, is able to lift, sustain and lower a load hanging on a chain and a hook, by employing a sprocket built in a spherical helical gear driven by the rotational movement of a ring with internal spiral thread, coupled to a drive gear engaged by an drive chain pulled by an operator. An overload prevention and detection system provides safety against operator attempts to lift loads having weights over the capacity of the system.

A hanging hand-driven chain hoist, is able to lift, sustain and lower a load hanging on a chain and a hook, by employing a sprocket built in a spherical helical gear driven by the rotational movement of a ring with internal spiral thread, coupled to a drive gear engaged by an drive chain pulled by an operator. An overload prevention and detection system provides safety against operator attempts to lift loads having weights over the capacity of the system.