I found a Trolly Dolly on Amazon. It has wider wheels to get through the terrain and can easily hold my tripod, camera bag, chair, water bottle and whatever else I think I’ll need. This is for local shooting only. I would not bother to bring it on a trip where any flights are involved. Then I just pack less and bring my camera bag and backpack.
Vinosity wrote:
I want to pick the minds of UHH experts! I am looking for suggestions and advice on what you may utilize as a "rolling cart" to transport gear when at a location with good enough surfaces to do that. I have looked at tool caddies, grocery carts, and rolling beach coolers, all of which may be an option, but there must be some great ideas from the photographers posting here. Thanks for the help!
I have made several of my own design - but this commercial one just came out and I am very impressed with it ! has O-ring seal at the top and handle collapses....
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Milwaukee-48-22-8426-PACKOUT-Rolling-tool-Box/372417989005?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649I would put a large form fitting softcase inside.
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I have a collection of carts with various wheel sizes and configurations. Some are grocery carts, and some are strollers that I have converted to carrying cameras. These are great for zoo outings, BTW.
stanikon
Loc: Deep in the Heart of Texas
Last year I talked with a photographer who told me that he frequently takes two FF bodies with a 400mm f2.8 lens and a 600mm f4 lens.
His solution was to purchase a used jogger-stroller. I would think you would want to find one with wider tires to deal with gravel and pebble-like trails, etc.
cjc2
Loc: Hellertown PA
Thanks for the info. Even though I have several roller bags, I just ordered this. Best of luck.
I use a jogger-stroller with pneumatic ball-bearing wheels (3) and it goes thru gravel, grass, mud, sand and anything else I can throw at it. I hauls my 600mmF:4, 2009-500 and 2 full frame bodies and flash equipment and also a camp chair and cooler. Only cost me $30.00.
These wagons are a staple for Travelling Athletics families who bring a day's worth of chars, windscreens and what all else in addition to lunch, athletic gear and toys and photo gear and more LUNCH. It makes the entire parking lot trek a one-tripper. I think for an on site shoot this would be a godsend--especially for BIG lighting, stands, modifiers, wardrobe and a change booth or background tent, etc.
At the end of a day, I'd RENT one for $50.
I bought a folding shopping cart at Aldi for a great price. I primarily use it to bring my lighting gear on outdoor photo shoots. I have even rigged a big beach umbrella to it so that I have instant shade at midday!
For several years I have used a regular carry on luggage piece that my camera bag, along with a couple of large lens, will fit. The bag fits under the seat on a plane and rolls through the airport or the park equally well. That way, when I get to where I'm going and want or need to carry a camera bag, I just take it out of the rolling bag and go on my way. When you use a regular rolling camera bag, you're stuck with it throughout the trip or expedition. I just like the idea of being able to carry if I want/need to . . . works for me.
Take your camera bag with you when shopping for a carry on bag to be certain it is large enough to hold the camera bag plus I always suggest a "spinner" - much easier to roll.
Vinosity wrote:
I want to pick the minds of UHH experts! I am looking for suggestions and advice on what you may utilize as a "rolling cart" to transport gear when at a location with good enough surfaces to do that. I have looked at tool caddies, grocery carts, and rolling beach coolers, all of which may be an option, but there must be some great ideas from the photographers posting here. Thanks for the help!
I use a backpack for normal gear and if I want to pull it behind me I use a folding luggage cart. I think they're about 20-25 bucks now.
I picked this collapsible cart a few weeks ago from Fry's Electronics, with transporting photo and lighting gear, in mind
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