How do you carry gear on a mobility scooter? Having finally got a mobility scooter, I'm just uber-thrilled to be able to go places that I could not for a couple of years. :sm02: What...

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Aug 21, 2018 15:08:13 #

OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR

Having finally got a mobility scooter, I'm just uber-thrilled to be able to go places that I could not for a couple of years.

What have other scooter users found to be a good way to carry photo gear? I usually go out with a couple of bodies, D850 and D500, with several long telephoto zooms, 70-200mm, 200-500mm, 150-600mm and a 24-120mm. What works for you that will let the gear survive long bumpy rides?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Gets me to my neighborhood bar in 4 minutes! ;)

Aug 21, 2018 15:12:26 #

BebuLamar

I would say put that basket behind the handle bar closer to you.

Aug 21, 2018 15:17:57 #

OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR

Thanks, Bebu, but that basket cannot be repositioned, it's too small and no buffering for impact. Thanks anyway.

Aug 21, 2018 15:34:50 #

kenievans Loc: Dallas

Sounds like what you need with all that gear is a trailer. Here is a reasonable option that can be padded for gear protection. I don't know how secure it is but I wouldn't think you would be leaving it for any length of time.

http://www.topmobility.com/scooter-trailer-p2527.htm

Aug 21, 2018 15:36:06 #

Strodav Loc: Houston, Tx

Recommend you put a strap with a carabiner at the headrest and another at the base of the seat to hold a photo backpack.

Aug 21, 2018 15:36:17 #

rjaywallace Loc: Wisconsin

Lets see...the 70-200mm goes on the D850, the 24-120 goes on the D500, the two long zooms go in the basket, the D850 goes on your neck, you sit on the seat, the D500 goes on the blonde and the blonde rides on your lap. Doesn’t seem very complicated to me.

Aug 21, 2018 15:37:23 #

Daryl New Loc: Wellington,New Zealand

24-120 lens and one body,you could almost carry around neck.

Aug 21, 2018 15:46:33 #

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

The HoverRound brand has backpacks with straps designed to hang on the seat back. You might be able to cobble together straps for a photo backpack to do that with this scooter. Amazon has a lot of choices but they are just backpacks, not photo back packs. Some come in a kit with a canopy for shade that extends over the rider. It will be behind you and you will have to stand up to get to it but you will have it with you. I would hang my "ready" camera with lens around my neck and put the other stuff in the backpack.
I have a photo backpack I haven't used in a while and checked it against the seat back of a HoverRound. A couple of generic nylon belts/straps or even heavy bungee cords should hold it on the back of the chair.
Don't forget the scooter's weight limit so both you and the pack of photo gear will count towards that weight.

Aug 21, 2018 15:47:37 #

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

I have a three-wheeler (yes, it has tipped over, but is very mobile). Did you get it from VA? Mine has extended range batteries (uptown 18 miles). I pad underneath or inside the bag and carry it on the floor, between my feet. A carabineer on a hunting cord provides added security. A cane/umbrella holder will accommodate a compact tripod (I use a MeFoto). Extra batteries and cards go into pouches in a bag with a carabineer attached to the pouches mated to one securely mounted to the read of the basket. Incidentally, my charges is security strapped inside the basket also. I would dearly love to find a cover to hook on to keep the entire contents from spilling in case of a fall. BTW, I can carry my Leica, extra film, two digital compacts and a large Gossen Luna-Pro in the basket. Good luck and stay safe.

Aug 21, 2018 16:44:23 #

Steve DeMott Loc: St. Louis, Missouri (Oakville area)

I would put a removable type saddle bag hanging off one or both arms. Just big enough to hold a few lens and accessories needed for a particular shoot. you can also put extra items in a back pack that fits on the back of the seat for stuff that's not immediately needed on every shot but needed later.

Aug 21, 2018 19:05:43 #

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

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Aug 22, 2018 06:06:37 #

StewG Loc: Central Florida

For what I like to shoot, I cannot sit in my scooter comfortably nor pivot and be steady. I put a large metal basket (Ebay-$60-$90) that slides into the hitch on the back of the seat to hold my bag. I hang my walker with a seat over the basket and strap my Bogen tripod on the basket, strapping them to stay. I do not rely on the plastic basket that clips on the front--it can safely haul my water bottle and towel, so I use a soft padded cooler to hold camera and lens on the floor (and keep it dry in bad weather), sitting it between my feet if hoping to shoot from the scooter. Usually I use my cane to get my walker down, set up my tripod and camera, and plop into the seat of the walker--much of what I shoot is around lakes and ponds or in the bog out back, so if I wait--they will come. Works well with my micro lens and my 200-500mm.

Stew

Aug 22, 2018 07:21:51 #

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

kenievans wrote:

Looks like a nice piece of equip. But how many people can backup with it? I think a two point connection at the scooter and caster wheels on the rear of the cart would be better. This would eliminate the problem of backing up since the "trailer" would be an extension and turn the same way as the scooter. They made small trailers like this for cars in the 1950s .

Aug 22, 2018 07:23:10 #

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

OddJobber wrote:

Having finally got a mobility scooter, I'm just ub... (show quote)

Kewl!!! but does it know the way home from the bar?

Aug 22, 2018 07:30:31 #

ngrea Loc: Sandy Spring, Maryland

Have you thought about wearing a vest?

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