Bought it about 30 years ago, it's been in three of my rigs, but the Hi-Lift has only been used once to get a Dodge pickup un-stuck. Otherwise it just rides around, heavy and taking up space. I'm glad I've got it, I've used it around the place, to move and lift stuff, but I've been surprised that I used it so little for the vehicles.
A good winch doesn't cost much these days. Yes, a Warn would be real nice, but I was on a budget and bought a Chinese made Engo 8 years ago. It's a 10k winch, and my goodness, it's pulled my Jeep out of a few bad places! Any decent winch. Yes I'd be happier if I had a Warn again, but I've been awfully thankful to just have the Engo, it's a bit of a brute when it comes to pulling power.
Got a set of "Max Trax" recovery boards a few years back. Those things have dramatically reduced my winch usage. The real things are much better than the inexpensive copies. I've seen guys break the less expensive ones, but the Max Trax boards just keep on working. They're terrific in snow.
Tire chains... Get the heavy-duty ones. Either old style or that newer diamond pattern. Both work great. Big heavy links. Maybe even V-Bars on them. I don't have the V-Bars.
I've used them just in front. Just on the rear wheels, and on all four. Wow - all four is like turning your 4wd into some kind of go-anywhere tank. It's amazing. Either up front or out back just a single pair works wonders too. I'd avoid the cable chains and such for heavy 4wd use. They're okay for use on highway.
A good shovel is great. Someone young and strong to use it is even better.
A saw! Yes, it's all too common to have a fallen tree block the route - maybe that route is your way back to the highway? Bring a good saw.
Regards, Guy