I was hoping to get some practice using this thing in the yard because it looks a bit complicated at first, but very well made. Last week after working a 12 hour shift I decided to explore some trails near my home on my Honda 300l rally. I slid around a downed tree on the river's edge, only to discover the ground was too soft & slick for me to get up a small embankment. I walked home 2 miles in motocross enduro boots to retrieve my green chili. I couldn't remember how the girl in the video got herself out but the instruction card in the bag was enough to get it somewhat figured out & I was able to get it up to dry ground myself! At home I did it like she did I believe, hooking the bag to the tree & pulling myself towards it while sitting on the bike. I feel it's money well spent when you really don't have anyone available to help you out of a mess &'will keep it on the bike from now on.