Gear Sleds?

[Barney]

I need some recommendation on a good gear sleds. Hauling gear in the snow is too hard especially if you carry as much things as I do.

[ppine]

Barney,
Don't overcomplicate the deal. I have had good luck with a polypropplene sled that I found at the grocery store for kids. Long and narrow is what you want. Use crossed pvc pipe to stabilize the harness and so the sled can't override you go downhill.

[carmen]

I have seen some that are cheaply priced like Easton's and some that make me want to trade in my car payment to pay for one. ppine is right, sometimes the cheaper stuff works a ton better than the overpriced insanity stores try to toss at you.

[Pathfinder1]

carmen; (actually, this post at the bottom was for Barney)

I have seen some that are cheaply priced like Easton's and some that make me want to trade in my car payment to pay for one. ppine is right, sometimes the cheaper stuff works a ton better than the overpriced insanity stores try to toss at you.




Hi...

Have you considered a pulk? Googleing same may also give you some ideas . And, as was mentioned, check out some of your local big box stores...on the 'net if not in person.

Years ago I used to use a toboggan. It worked fine when handled properly. Went uphill loaded, and when going downhill empty, if it occasionally slid into me, it wasn't a big deal. Don't see them used much any more, though.

[Barney]

Thanks guys for the tips I will definitely check them out. Pulk seems like something I can find a good use for, thanks Pathfinder, I'll look into it.

[Gondor]

I would never go on a trip with that much gear. I'm not saying that it's wrong but that I usually won't do it. I prefer the 3 season backpacking than going through a deep snow.