Is there a CART for hauling equipment IN THE FIELD ??

[George D.]

When doing our wildlife cinematography IN THE FIELD with our Red-One sometimes we need a lot of equipment to accomplish it.

There is only the two of us and the equipment can weigh a lot and also be quite cumbersome at times, especially when we do a boom shot that requires boom arms and heavy barbell weights, etc. And, my back is not what it used to be.

When shooting like this, we try and stay relatively close to our van, but I was thinking that it would help a lot if we could use some kind of cart to help haul the stuff to the location. It would have to be light, maybe aluminum, and have large wheels so it could travel across rough terrain.

Do any of you, who do extensive shooting in the field, use anything like this, and if so, what do you use and where did you get it?

Any help or advise would be greatly appreciated.

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[Martin Weiss]

 

[George D.]

Uh, yea Martin. I'll just empty our bank account, sell my car, sell my house, then I might be able to afford the down payment on something like that.



Thanks anyway.

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[Mark Phelan]

http://www.inovativcarts.com

 

[George D.]

Thanks guys, but something that will empty my bank account is not too feasible at this time.



I was hoping for a cart a little more practical and a LOT cheaper, and if anyone has used something like that.

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[Mark Phelan]

Thanks guys, but something that will empty my bank account is not too feasible at this time.



I was hoping for a cart a little more practical and a LOT cheaper, and if anyone has used something like that.

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How about a couple of yaks?

 

[Glen Powell]

I can hear the first A.D. now - yelling at the Camera Dept P.A.'s trying to move equipment during a shot, or rehearsals… The noise from that thing is incredible! Pretty cool though.

 

[Meryem Ersoz]

I have something like this and have cam-strapped a lot of gear to it for solo shooting with a lot of stuff, but anything with wheels still limits your access over really rough terrain.

http://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Towing-...?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1349272202&sr=1-12

 

[George D.]

How about a couple of yaks?

"Yakkity yak, don't talk back."

Good idea Mark, but they don't sell those around here.



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[George D.]

I have something like this and have cam-strapped a lot of gear to it for solo shooting with a lot of stuff, but anything with wheels still limits your access over really rough terrain.

http://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Towing-...?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1349272202&sr=1-12

Yes, that is the kind of thing we'll probably end up with, IF we can get one that does not weigh as much as the gear we're hauling.

We won't be going over "really rough" terrain anyway.

Thanks for the info. That is what I needed, and will really help.

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[Mark Phelan]

Colorado is not too far away, if you're serious about your hauling needs. Why follow the crowd? Be a trendsetter!

http://www.theyakranch.com

 

[Ketch Rossi]

Okay, my solution to something super economic and self built pretty much, unless you can't, then you can have it built, is to get massive 18" tires, and keep them at 60% the Air capacity so to render the tires 1/3rd flat, so that this can absorb terrain differences, especially great for rocks and uneven grounds.

Of course the amount of Air will need to be different depending on Total Load, also to note that the Cart will become heavier and a bit harder to pool,/Push when the tires are not fully inflated.

Perfect for Roman roads made out of San Pietrini.

 

[Meryem Ersoz]

Llamas are in greater supply in Colorado, Mark. And better over rough terrain than a garden cart. On the other hand, I don't have to clean up doo-doo from a garden cart....tough call.

 

[Andy Jarosz]

Yaeger cart: http://www.filmtools.com/yaegerandsons.html

 

[Iain Philpott]

I bought one of these in a Miami photo store in 1990ish. It has been going strong ever since. Fantastic on a beach or going over the rough stuff. Been everywhere with me from Iceland to Babados. I had a big cushioned bag made for it that I fly with - never been damaged. Can't speak highly enough of it - oh and we have comfortably carried +100kg in it.


http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...mp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00006LPPJ

 

[Meryem Ersoz]

I like that folding solution, Iain - can add on a bike hitch, that's a big plus...

 

[Dane Henry]

My method: hire a few more guys with big ass packs. We call the position a "mule".

-Dane

 

[rick youck]

these work great in a field, and mountainside terrain. the dimensions fit standard lens, and camera cases quite well. easy to push
http://carts.cartsvermont.com/product.php?productid=16137&cat=0&page=1

 

[Michael Hardwick]

There's also the old standby - the Rubbermaid. Filmtools and Markertek sell them for about $400 -$500 with 8 inch or 10 inch pneumatic casters on there. Can also just buy the cart without casters and then pick your tires of choice and bolt them on later. Have used them on many shows carrying everything from lenses to remote heads and everything in between. Not as sexy or expensive as the Jaeger but cheap, durable and weatherproof.

http://www.markertek.com/Furniture-...ssories/Unique-Product-Solutions/RMCC-1.xhtml

http://www.filmtools.com/rucacaru8.html

 

[john jeffreys]

Hire some assistants to help you carry stuff I guess?