[Omega]

I've never had an opportunity to use a dead sled or game cart before but I wanted to pose this question and see if anyone had some perspective.

Lightweight, compact, easy to shoulder! OK, so you bagged Mr. Big Antlers in the boonies. Now you can transport your animal out with little effort.

* Rolls up like an archery quiver
* Unrolls in a jiffy to form a 24 x 72" pull Sled
* Made of tough, easy to clean plastic
* 3 tie-down straps and self-locking buckles
* Has hunter orange tether for pulling / dragging or use as a waist harness for hands-free transport
* Weighs 3 1/2 lbs., comes with carry bag and shoulder strap.



Source: http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/c....aspx?a=210605

Would it be feasible to use something like this for carrying around extra gear so that its not all up on your back? Seems like it might be alot easier to pull it using the waist harness hands-free.

[Unswydd]

Originally Posted by Omega

I've never had an opportunity to use a dead sled or game cart before but I wanted to pose this question and see if anyone had some perspective.



Would it be feasible to use something like this for carrying around extra gear so that its not all up on your back? Seems like it might be alot easier to pull it using the waist harness hands-free.

Oooooh!!!!! I LIKE this! I bought a sled just for this purpose
My Bug Out Tote for the Car!
But mine is a hard plastic. Useable of course but bulky. I do like yours much much much better!

[Omega]

Do you think this could slide pretty easily over most surfaces?

[Foxfire]

Sleds & Toboggans

BackpackGearTest.org - Owner Review by Ray Estrella

http://www.kifaru.net/sleds_indesign.pdf

[url=http://www.skipulk.com/links.html]links to commercial ski pulks[/url

Build yourself an arctic sled this one is a good DIY

Polk Sled Assembly
alaskatroop26.org/Resources/Polk%20Sled%20Assembly.doc

[kevin]

foxfire, those are some great links. I'll be braking my DIY setup out soon. I'll post a pic. Its been great for getting the kids out on the trails in the winter. I used a utility sled from Walmart, very durable and over 1' deep. I used PVC poles from home depot. I also used an old leather weight lifting belt so it can be attached regardless of whether I've got a pack or something else to clip to. I used to just tie rope around waist but so uncomfy hauling 3 kids up hill. for lateral resistance I just cross the poles before attaching to the waist. works great.

[Omegaman]

I have used that dead sled to haul bear and whitetail in the fall and in the winter we use to use it to haul hay out to the llamas in ths pasture. It makes a huge differance and ours is about 8yrs old and still going.

[snowshoe67]

Omegaman, I use a Half of a Canoe. Works Great!!! I use it Ice Fishing, also a great quick wind block too.

[snowshoe67]

Originally Posted by Foxfire

Sleds & Toboggans

BackpackGearTest.org - Owner Review by Ray Estrella

http://www.kifaru.net/sleds_indesign.pdf

[url=http://www.skipulk.com/links.html]links to commercial ski pulks[/url

Build yourself an arctic sled this one is a good DIY

Polk Sled Assembly
alaskatroop26.org/Resources/Polk%20Sled%20Assembly.doc

Firefox Thanks for that Post . Great Idea on the Arctic shed and yes a great DIy.

[LaRemnant]

Sounds like a really good idea, especially if you have kids that are too young to have enough strength to carry their own pack, or to carry heavy canvas semi-permanent shelter halves for a tent big enough for your family, with a few odds and ends strapped down on top of it, or better yet, below it, because that way, whenever you have to stop to set up camp in SHTF scenario, you would grab the tent first, put it up and THEN grab the stuff below it to do what you will with it. The tent will also protect what is below it from the elements somewhat.

Heck, if you can rig it, perhaps just make a simple wagon with only one set of rugged lawn mower wheels in the back, with two handles to hold sort of like an Oriental taxi.

[Foxfire]

Here you go. You can build on this idea.

DIY bicycle trailer