teffy Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 I am looking for a cart for rough terrain, including sand, that I can PULL via something attached to my hips (dueto Carpal Tunnel Syndrome). These are close, but I'd have to come up with a scheme for a hip-harness-thingy: Ameristep Backpack Game Cart or Collapsible Game Carthttp://www.cabelas.com Sherpa Carthttp://www.sherpacart.com Something I could ALSO pull behind a bike would be sweet, but a scheme to tow it on foot seems even more difficult. Burley Nomadhttp://burley.com/products/adventure/nomad.cfm Has anyone got suggestions for me? Thanks,Teffy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_salomon Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 I went to an orthopedist and had the operation to fix my Carpal Tunnel problem. Result? No more problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randall ellis Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 If you're just poking around places where the terrain is easy any of these seem fine, but in my experience, no cart will work over anything that can be considered rough terrain. I meet with some people from time to time to head out to photograph around the state who use jogging strollers, but we live in Florida where everything is flat. Anything that the average person would consider rough terrain would stop any of these carts and the effort and strain to portage one over a fallen tree or some large rocks is likely going to be considerable. I went the backpack route for my medium and large format cameras and find this to be both versatile and handy over any terrain. - Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertChura Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Take a look at the cart not her at <a href= "http://www.feisol.com/english/feisolen.htm">Feisol</a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertChura Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 On link above click on new products to see cart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografya Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Yeah I see, the new product is excellent . Marvellous.... MF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew bedo Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 In the past, I have adapted a golf-bag cart to move around a camera bag and tripod. Used backpack frame and hose clamps along with PVC pipe. After 9/11 I gave it up as too...... odd-looking. How about a really light weight rough country kit built around a Polaroid conversion (with Grafmatics) and a carbon tripod. Could you backpack that around? Regards, Drew Bedo www.quietlightphoto.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teffy Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 Randall's point about ability to portage over a fallen tree or large rocks is a good one -thus the light weight of the Feisol (only five or 6 pounds!) is great. But, I think the wheel diameter is too small. Drew, I can't picture what you're describing. Did you attach the backpack frame to the golf cart? Another goal I have is to make access to my gear easier. Taking a backpack on and off every time I want to get some piece of equipment is less appealing than stepping back to a cart and flipping open a suitcase lid. Bob, I am glad your operation was successful. I might go that route myself, but I’ve heard that one’s use of the hand must be reduced to prevent the condition from returning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_salomon Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 I have not had to reduce the use of my hand except while it healed. I have had full use of my hand ever since. I had far less use of it before I had the procedure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew bedo Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Hello Teffy, Yes; the pack frame was stripped of all harness and straps, then attached to the cart with small diameter hose clamps. My LowePro backpack mounted to the frame. An alternate configuration used a length of 8"diameter black plastic pipe to hold the camera while mounted on a wooden tripod. After 9/11 it just looked too suspicious. It towed pretty well and was much more managable than my jogging stroler. How about using a minimal LF kit(Polaroid, Fotoman etc.) in a smallish bagon a set of collapsing luggage wheeles. A heavy duty set would pull pretty well and still allow you to lift it over obsticals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teffy Posted July 31, 2008 Author Share Posted July 31, 2008 Drew, I think the luggage wheels would have to be a fairly large diameter and width to handle sand dunes. Any ideas on where to find some? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankz Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 What cart? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_gingrow Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Check out this site for info on "Ski Pulks" - http://www.skipulk.com/ The "Products & Parts" link has several hip belt and harness systems for sale. There is a PDF download with a lot of info on making your own harness and pole system that may be of interest if you decide to come up with your own design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teffy Posted August 3, 2008 Author Share Posted August 3, 2008 Very nifty, Phil! Maybe I could even use the ski pulk as a sand pulk... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_gingrow Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Teffy, Check out 'sandboarding' - the sand version of snowboarding. You'll need to find a base material that will slide easily on sand. Formica is a common material that is used on sandboards. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandboarding Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_gingrow Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Back to the do-it-yourself option - here are some wheel sets - including a sand wheel add-on: http://www.rei.com/category/4501462 Search for kayak or canoe cart to find others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_mackenzie Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Check out Chariot jogging strollers and bike trailers for kids here http://www.chariotcarriers.com/english/html/conversion_kits.php?conID=5 then look for the CTS Cross Country Ski conversion kit. That kit converts a bike trailer to skis with a hands free body harness. If you leave the wheels on, and add the harness you will have a pretty slick trailer that will handle rough terrain. Last time I checked, they weren't inexpensive but I think it would work nicely. Hope this helps, Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teffy Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share Posted August 6, 2008 GREAT! What a wealth of possibilities. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allen_whittier Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 The local mountain photo group uses converted golf carts. I've looked at the possibility and checked out carts at the local thrift stores. Price, $4-10. I looked at the strength of the wheel axles since they would be the most likely part to fail. They ranged from pitifully frail to built like a tank. Some carts looked easy to modify some more of a challenge. I know these guys attach them to their waists and go everywhere on and off trail over rocks and rough terrain. If I used one I'd be sure of the wheel axles. You want steel (not cast aluminum) shafts and linkage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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