[ChrisPlatt]

I have noticed DSLR enthusiasts like to carry lots of gear.
Here's a new backpack to suit your special needs: Link

Chris

[jimH]

I have noticed DSLR enthusiasts like to carry lots of gear.
Here's a new backpack to suit your special needs: Link

Chris

Hey that's great! But why not just hire some strong young guy to haul the stuff around?

[Blue]

I wonder if there is an optional mule available to pull it around.

[ChrisPlatt]

Traditionalists might like this:



Native bearers not included...

Chris

[Kai]

Now, this is getting scary. I would have to work out big time to do the hauling.

[mickeyobe]

Months ago I recommended obtaining a grocery cart from your local supermarket.

They have 4 wheels so you wouldn't have to lean it against something.

Also, everything is visible for easy selection.

The bottom shelf is useful for tripods. light stands, umbrellas and a folding camp chair for comfortably waiting in line at airports.

As an added bonus, most of them have a child seat.

Mickey

[Kerrowdown]

Next we'll be discussing here, battery longevity of electric golf bag buggies.

[Blue]

Next we'll be discussing here, battery longevity of electric golf bag buggies.

They have motorized grocery carts for people who need assistance. I've been ran over a couple of times, once in the pole beans and another time in the frozen section.

[MoiVous]

Months ago I recommended obtaining a grocery cart from your local supermarket.

They have 4 wheels so you wouldn't have to lean it against something.

Also, everything is visible for easy selection.

The bottom shelf is useful for tripods. light stands, umbrellas and a folding camp chair for comfortably waiting in line at airports.

As an added bonus, most of them have a child seat.

Mickey

If you mean one of these (see the image below), then the only problem I see is getting one where the wheels all point in the same direction and how you fold it up to put in your car - or do you need a ute? (pickup for our US cousins)

Cheers

[Rime]

Only problem is that I can't fit a tripod in his packs ( that trailing strap is usually tucked away so he doesn't trip on it ) :

[Blue]

Only problem is that I can't fit a tripod in his packs ( that trailing strap is usually tucked away so he doesn't trip on it ) :

What happens if he goes for a swim?

[Ratmagiclady]

Only problem is that I can't fit a tripod in his packs ( that trailing strap is usually tucked away so he doesn't trip on it ) :

Ooh, what a doggie. He looks very, "Of course, I'm a professional" about it all.

See, that's the kind of assistant I could use.

I've actually wondered if it'd be hard on a dog to carry a longer object relative to his size, such as a tripod, or what it might take. We've been planning on adopting a big doggie or two in the future: especially if we go back north, I could use a hand lugging stuff around if doggie's of the right temperament. (I figure there's a respectable chance of that, as we're thinking of a somewhat older doggie who'd be mellowed out a bit: energetic enough to encourage me to get more exercise, but not someone I'd be really bumming out with my creakiness. )

Early yet to go into 'Learn all about how to make pack dog harness' mode: but my mind wanders to 'I wonder if/how you could do that' mode on this a lot.

The jogging-stroller cart actually looks pretty practical, too, should I want to carry heavy. A scheme like that, one could take a pretty substantial tripod and a good selection of stuff pretty elegantly, I think.

[magkelly]

I like that stroller adaptation very much. I just might have to try that one. I have a leather backpack that I carry on good days but I've been known to also put it on a luggage carrier when my back hurts. 3 serious car accidents later, and a couple of back surgeries, the back pack thing just isn't as easy as it used to be. The only thing that's a downside to having wheels on your kit is that when it's muddy it doesn't work very well and you'll end up lugging it anyway. Lugging the carrier as well as the back pack? I don't think I'd enjoy that.

[mickeyobe]

"If you mean one of these (see the image below), then the only problem I see is getting one where the wheels all point in the same direction and how you fold it up to put in your car - or do you need a ute? (pickup for our US cousins)"

The wheels will take care of themselves.

No need to put it in the car.
Just tie it to the rear bumper with a couple of yards of rope and let it trail along.

You mustn't go too deeply into minor details. You will spoil all the fun and surprises.

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RMLady,

You must not call "big" dog "doggie".
You will embarrass it.
Can you imagine a blushing, pink greyhound or, horrors, a pink dalmatian with black spots?


Mickey

[fractal]

Only problem is that I can't fit a tripod in his packs ( that trailing strap is usually tucked away so he doesn't trip on it ) :

Haha. That is great. Although, a car also works quite well to haul gear.

In all fairness I don't think I need my wife or a large dog to carry my gear. People obsess way too much about the amount of gear to carry.