[LaurenOE]

Ok, a few people have asked my about my "Photo-Cart" and here it is.

My Cart started with a Northern Tool Cart -

Northern Tool & Equipment Steel Cart — 34in.L x 18in.W, 400-Lb. Capacity, Model# NTE110 | Hand Pull Wagons| Northern Tool + Equipment

I used a measured and cut sheet metal tray, riveted to the frame of the cart, and covered it with thin "sticky-back" foam from a craft store. I then used some Home/Hardware Store Bicycle holders on one side to hold my Slider and a Monopod. I also made some custom straps to hold a tripod to the other side of the cart.

I then made a custom wheel brake so that it didn't roll around.

I use a Think Tank Airport Security 2.0 to hold all my gear. Whatever space is left over, holds my WalkStool and other bits an pieces.

This cart is small enough to use in Wheelchair accessible places and is small enough to not attract attention.

It is also small enough to fit in the back of our Nissan Rogue/Qashqui and Armada

Enjoy.

The cart



A close up of my custom wheel-brake device



A close up of my custom wheel-brake device as I store it at the end of the detachable handle (that way, I never lose it and it's always there).



A close up of the wheel that I modified to use the custom brake device. Notice that I have taken the cotter pin out of the axle and replaced it with a small bolt.



Another view of the "brake wheel" and how it works.



The mechanism works pretty well.

Here is how the brake looks installed on the wheel



The bicycle hangers for the slider and monopod (or tripod)



My custom straps



What the regular cotter pin wheel looks like



All loaded up ready to go.



I still have more room for extra stuff



Side view with my Manfrotto 3021Pro (055) tripod, 555B leveling post and ProMediaGear Gimbal. Sometimes I take the Gimbal off and put it inside the cart.



Another view.



How the Think Tank Airport Security 2.0 opens. I have a TON of gear inside!



Another view



This cart works very well when you need to go over rough gravel or grass. I've never had a problem taking this to places where they allow wheelchairs.
It's heavy, sure, but with my WalkStool, I can set up in a location that others can't, and snap away.

It's definitely one of my "Secret Weapons".

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Last edited by LaurenOE; 07-26-2013 at 03:25 PM.

[monochrome]

We use the same "Adult Wagon" as a hauling device when we go Car Camping (i.e. camping within spitting distance of my truck). My lovely wife likes to know she has access to an internal combustion engine if things go south on one of our little adventures (can't say as I blame her).

[stormtech]

What a great idea! And so versatile and configurable - I looked at the video for the cart and see the sides are folding and removable also. Small enough to fit nicely in the back of your car but big enough to haul a ton of gear.

Thanks for sharing Lauren - gives me an idea for a use for myself.

[p38arover]

Looks good, Lauren, but the Katana looks a bit vulnerable out the side.

[crewl1]

Wow Lauren, awesomesauce! Leave it up to u to come up with mods like the brake, I'd have never thunk of that!

Katana vulnerable? Hardly.
The Katana can be used to smash granite boulders into sand for your sandbags
(Ok maybe I exaggerate a little. )

[stormtech]

Yeah, Lauren says she sometimes takes the gimbal (Katina) head off and puts it in the cart.

[LaurenOE]

Yep. Rarely do I leave the Katana on the tripod when I am in rough country!

You all are too funny!!!

[LaurenOE]

We use the same "Adult Wagon" as a hauling device when we go Car Camping (i.e. camping within spitting distance of my truck). My lovely wife likes to know she has access to an internal combustion engine if things go south on one of our little adventures (can't say as I blame her).

There are definitely times for "car-camping"!

What a great idea! And so versatile and configurable - I looked at the video for the cart and see the sides are folding and removable also. Small enough to fit nicely in the back of your car but big enough to haul a ton of gear.

Thanks for sharing Lauren - gives me an idea for a use for myself.

Yep. I LOVE shooting from a little wagon. It makes things so much easier. I can put my lunch and pretty much everything I need for a day out!

Looks good, Lauren, but the Katana looks a bit vulnerable out the side.

Yep. I hardly ever use it that way. In my foyer, it's pretty safe that way.

Wow Lauren, awesomesauce! Leave it up to u to come up with mods like the brake, I'd have never thunk of that!

Katana vulnerable? Hardly.
The Katana can be used to smash granite boulders into sand for your sandbags
(Ok maybe I exaggerate a little. )

Yep. The brake came about when the cart started to roll one day.
The Katana? Oh yeah. Bad to the bone Gimbal!

[LaurenOE]

It really is a joy to use something like this. Because of the Think Tank Airport Security comes with a bunch of cables for locking in an Airport, it does double duty locking this up and to things when I am in public places. Funny how a "Garden Cart" and an "Airport Bag" can be fused to make something awesome!

Kinda like Peanut Butter and Jelly.

[pearsaab]

i think i need to look into this...i carted the tripod, head and 500mm this weekend and i feel like i can barely move...need to come back to work to save me from myself

[LaurenOE]

i think i need to look into this...i carted the tripod, head and 500mm this weekend and i feel like i can barely move...need to come back to work to save me from myself

Yep. If I can take my cart - I do.
No shame in doing so!

[pearsaab]

Ok, a few people have asked my about my "Photo-Cart" and here it is.

My Cart started with a Northern Tool Cart -

Northern Tool & Equipment Steel Cart — 34in.L x 18in.W, 400-Lb. Capacity, Model# NTE110 | Hand Pull Wagons| Northern Tool + Equipment

I used a measured and cut sheet metal tray, riveted to the frame of the cart, and covered it with thin "sticky-back" foam from a craft store. I then used some Home/Hardware Store Bicycle holders on one side to hold my Slider and a Monopod. I also made some custom straps to hold a tripod to the other side of the cart.

I then made a custom wheel brake so that it didn't roll around.

I use a Think Tank Airport Security 2.0 to hold all my gear. Whatever space is left over, holds my WalkStool and other bits an pieces.

This cart is small enough to use in Wheelchair accessible places and is small enough to not attract attention.

It is also small enough to fit in the back of our Nissan Rogue/Qashqui and Armada

Enjoy.

The cart



A close up of my custom wheel-brake device



A close up of my custom wheel-brake device as I store it at the end of the detachable handle (that way, I never lose it and it's always there).



A close up of the wheel that I modified to use the custom brake device. Notice that I have taken the cotter pin out of the axle and replaced it with a small bolt.



Another view of the "brake wheel" and how it works.



The mechanism works pretty well.

Here is how the brake looks installed on the wheel



The bicycle hangers for the slider and monopod (or tripod)



My custom straps



What the regular cotter pin wheel looks like



All loaded up ready to go.



I still have more room for extra stuff



Side view with my Manfrotto 3021Pro (055) tripod, 555B leveling post and ProMediaGear Gimbal. Sometimes I take the Gimbal off and put it inside the cart.



Another view.



How the Think Tank Airport Security 2.0 opens. I have a TON of gear inside!



Another view



This cart works very well when you need to go over rough gravel or grass. I've never had a problem taking this to places where they allow wheelchairs.
It's heavy, sure, but with my WalkStool, I can set up in a location that others can't, and snap away.

It's definitely one of my "Secret Weapons".

lauren do you ever feel like the handle isn't long enough...i'm guess those are pneumatic tires and can go anywhere...i really like the concept but need to figure out how i would use it...do you take it into the woods and on rough terrain? thanks!!!

[LaurenOE]

lauren do you ever feel like the handle isn't long enough...i'm guess those are pneumatic tires and can go anywhere...i really like the concept but need to figure out how i would use it...do you take it into the woods and on rough terrain? thanks!!!

I have taken it "off-road", as in gravel roads and through grass. The handle is OK, but a little short for my husband. He's 6'3" and I'm 5' 10".

The tires are pneumatic and are great for rolling everywhere.
As has been pointed out, the sides come off, so transportation is easy.

Places this wagon has gone...

Air Show.
Zoo.
Nature Walk.
Inside auditoriums.
Nature Gardens.

Because this is the smaller of the wagons, it fits in places where they allow wheelchair access.

I can put all my gear, lunch, a few sweat rags, pretty much you name it.
Plus, I have my walk stool, which makes setting up a breeze.

I also have a Golf Umbrella and a bicycle stand - Feedback Sports Sport Mechanic Repair Stand at REI.com - that allow me to set up in the shade when I am going to be shooting in a location that is going to be open and hot.

With my little wagon, I can wheel it to a location, and not worry about anything, and shoot all day if need be.

I pack a lunch and I'm good to go!

[LaurenOE]

This is going to be my next trailer.

Ibex | BOBgear

[LaurenOE]

At my core, I like to take as much gear with me as possible.
At a location, I never know what to expect.
I always shoot with two bodies - usually more - plus I do video.

Unfortunately, when I am out of the country or I am shooting a location where I have taken a plane to, I don't have the luxury of my little cart, and it's sorely missed.

I have yet to find an airplane travel solution and I have leaned toward the baby-stroller route on several occasions.