An affordable cart for your 8x10 camera?

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I have this Ansco 8x10 wooden camera that I've had for a while. I took it to a couple of road trips and transporting it is a nightmare. I had a folding cart that I used for years to transport equipment cases from my car to a shooting location nearby. The cart isn't good for trails because it had hard plastic wheels and was like a hand truck.
I found a cart that is less than $80 with pneumatic tires. It's a cart to carry plastic buckets used to muck barns. It came yesterday. After assembly, I put a plastic tub in it and it will hold my camera and tripod. I haven't tested it out yet, this might do the trick for dirt trails and sandy beaches.

https://shop.coolhorse.com/store/product/8436915345
 

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That muck cart looks like it could work well.
I've heard of people using one of those 3 wheel jogging strollers too. They show up at our town swap once or twice a year, but I've not grabbed one yet.
 
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juan said:
I use a jogging stroller. I found mine at one of the consignment shops for baby stuff.
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Very resourceful. How does it handle hiking trails?
 
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Mainecoonmaniac said:
My Ansco 8x10 is in a Lowe Pro back pack. It weights 22lbs. If I hiked with it, I wouldn't get too far if I also carried the tripod. You're camera looks modern and lighter. But I'm sure it's still heavy. Your back is stronger than mine.
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One thing about where I usually photograph; There are usually roads close to where I want to go. So my hikes are always close to the car. So, in a way my car functions as the "cart" to haul everything.
There was a member of our local group that did 7x17 inch format and used a jogger/stroller to carry everything.
 
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That camera sounds heavy. I do the same thing using my car as a cart. I discovered an area where I live in California where there is parking, but there are lots of interesting areas accessible though foot paths only. That's what inspired me to look for a solution. A lot of Ansel Adam's 8x10 camera work is done with mules lugging his gear so it's a problem with various solutions.
 

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I want a bicycle trailer to tow behind my Ebike.
I wouldn’t go far, definitely stick to an improved trail. The bike I have is huge. 750 w motor. When I was young I could ride 40 miles on pavement, no sweat. Not any more.
This is nice as it has a twist grip throttle, makes starting out easier, and safer.

 

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I am using a modified golf trolley with a wide track (60 cm). It is collapsible, features pneumatic tires, a break/lock, a pad to take notes and fits folded onto a single seat in my car.
 

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Alan Gales said:
This is what I use for my 8x10 Wehman. I also have a little vinyl cooler that I can add to the top of it when needed.

https://www.amazon.com/Klein-Tools-...ocphy=9022879&hvtargid=pla-316285031515&psc=1
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I also use Alan's approach of a rolling tool box with larger wheels. Strong and usually weatherproof. You can often find a decent selection at Home Depot and Lowe's. The advantage of buying in person is that you can check out whether it will actually work for you in reality as opposed to merely looking good on paper.
 
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Yours is now field tested! For trails, I prefer pneumatic tires. I took it out twice and so far so good.
 

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Mainecoonmaniac said:
Yours is now field tested! For trails, I prefer pneumatic tires. I took it out twice and so far so good.
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There's no question that big wheels are best for rough trails. The problem is finding anything suitable and weatherproof that uses large tires. Most of the carts that do have large penumatic tires are configured to be towed behind a bicycle. Most of the lawn carts with two large tires are large and unlike the current tool box with largish tires, are designed to be pushed on a mostly level surface. A pulled device would be easier going some distance on a rougher trail. I have not yet found anything more suitable, so I am considering replacing the wheels on the tool box with a new axle that included 20 inch tires. The downside is that this would be the opposite of compact and easily storable.
 
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I just made my own by modifying a collapsible trolley.
I need something that can handle rough terrain and can packed away for travelling.
I fitted a longer axel and large diameter wheels
I'll give it a test run today and see how it goes.
 

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35mm shooter: Hey guys check out this awesome japanese silk chord strap I'm using for my Konica!

8x10 shooter: Yo, check out what was on sale at Tractor Supply!
 
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Wow. It’s brilliant. My cart is made to hold a bucket used for mucking stalls. It will fold into a compactly. The bucket unfortunately, won’t collapse.
 
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Auer said:
35mm shooter: Hey guys check out this awesome japanese silk chord strap I'm using for my Konica!

8x10 shooter: Yo, check out what was on sale at Tractor Supply!
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I could put a little hook on the trolley to carry my weeny cameras.
Maybe just compensating for something.

 

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Mainecoonmaniac said:
Wow. It’s brilliant. My cart is made to hold a bucket used for mucking stalls. It will fold into a compactly. The bucket unfortunately, won’t collapse.
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Actually I would get what you have, but they didnt have anything like that. The trolleys that had trays weren't collapsible and huge. I use one at work to carry my tools around, fine for throwing into the back of a pick up, but I usually travel in a sedan, so need something compact. Wide axel and big diameter wheels are my main necessity as far as getting the stuff around. Just hope my dodgy DIY work holds up..
 
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