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A while back, I had encountered a thread on another forum regarding devices for transporting goods after an EMP event or severe fuel shortage. At the time, I was looking for a way to haul an unreasonable load up a trail for a few miles, and I found the thread to be quite helpful. Basically, the problem, in terms of prepping, is that much of the population lives in the cities, where the goods necessary for survival do not originate. If transportation fails, there is no long-term hope to be found by hanging around in large population centers, surrounded by crazy starving people. The best bet might be to pack your stuff and get out of there. So, the device that allows you to haul large amounts on your own power is your best friend. Here's a short list of similar devices that I've found.
The Monowalker is probably the best in terms of durability. I like the design, but the price tag is unreasonable to me. It attaches to a harness, but it also has handles, and I believe it also has hand brakes.
The Dixon Roller Pack is made by an inventor from San Diego. It's significantly cheaper than the Monowalker. I bought one for myself. I ended up replacing the non-pneumatic tire for a pneumatic one. I think the idea was that you don't want a flat tire when you're miles out on the trail, but I found the pneumatic tire to be much more durable, and a replacement inner tube and pump was easy to pack along. It attaches to a harness and does not have handles.
There's the Carrix Trolley, which I don't know much about. The wheel looks smaller than the last two, but it has an auxiliary wheel in front of it to ease it over steps and rocks. I did read an account from someone who was upset that his tire popped while miles up a trail. It would probably fare well enough in an evacuation setting, though I'm not sure if spare tires or inner tubes can be easily had for this device. It attaches to a harness, but it also has handles.
The Pack Wheel requires use of your hands, which would seem a disadvantage. All of the others listed above attach to a harness. Using hands greatly increases stability and control, but it's probably a bigger strain in the long run.
Does anyone know of any other similar devices? Also, does anyone here own such a device?
The Monowalker is probably the best in terms of durability. I like the design, but the price tag is unreasonable to me. It attaches to a harness, but it also has handles, and I believe it also has hand brakes.
The Dixon Roller Pack is made by an inventor from San Diego. It's significantly cheaper than the Monowalker. I bought one for myself. I ended up replacing the non-pneumatic tire for a pneumatic one. I think the idea was that you don't want a flat tire when you're miles out on the trail, but I found the pneumatic tire to be much more durable, and a replacement inner tube and pump was easy to pack along. It attaches to a harness and does not have handles.
There's the Carrix Trolley, which I don't know much about. The wheel looks smaller than the last two, but it has an auxiliary wheel in front of it to ease it over steps and rocks. I did read an account from someone who was upset that his tire popped while miles up a trail. It would probably fare well enough in an evacuation setting, though I'm not sure if spare tires or inner tubes can be easily had for this device. It attaches to a harness, but it also has handles.
The Pack Wheel requires use of your hands, which would seem a disadvantage. All of the others listed above attach to a harness. Using hands greatly increases stability and control, but it's probably a bigger strain in the long run.
Does anyone know of any other similar devices? Also, does anyone here own such a device?
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