one of my philosophies is the S probably wont HTF, so everything I do should have two purposes. One in case the SHTF and a regular use in case it doesnt. For example, my BOB is made of all my backpacking gear, stored in my frame backpack. Ive lived in the woods for 2 weeks at a time so I know it works, but it can also serve as a backpacking kit.
I want to put together a cart like this, that I can also use day to day for household chores (mulch, rock brush clearing etc)
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/to...d Carts-_-125430&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=125430&gclid=CJWdkbH5z7kCFSpk7AodKygA3A
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It looks like this cart weighs 67 pounds probably because it is made out of steel and plywood. I was thinking about building my own cart so it could have the features I want but be lighter. Does anyone have any experience/suggestions?
I was thinking about using regular 26" mountain bike wheels because they would be easily field replaceable and because I have a bunch of extras sitting around. They would be much higher quality than regular cart wheels (they cost about $100 each). They also would do great offroad. They can either be run tubeless for puncture resistance or with tubes. Replacement tubes and tires are found everywhere.
For the main basket I was thinking about using a premade poly shell because I think they are more durable, but then I would lose volume and features like ability to collapse it.
This guy made one completely out of wood and another using a bicycle trailer frame
http://sondahl.com/gardencart.html
What would be the ideal dimensions or ratio of dimensions for a cart?
Where should the axle be placed fore/aft?
What is the easiest way to design it so you can walk with it behind you or in front of you?
This one seems like it could go over your shoulders. This could give your arms a break
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Would be nice if the box was collapsible so it could take up less space when not in use (hinged sides?)
what other things should I take into consideration?
I want to put together a cart like this, that I can also use day to day for household chores (mulch, rock brush clearing etc)
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/to...d Carts-_-125430&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=125430&gclid=CJWdkbH5z7kCFSpk7AodKygA3A
It looks like this cart weighs 67 pounds probably because it is made out of steel and plywood. I was thinking about building my own cart so it could have the features I want but be lighter. Does anyone have any experience/suggestions?
I was thinking about using regular 26" mountain bike wheels because they would be easily field replaceable and because I have a bunch of extras sitting around. They would be much higher quality than regular cart wheels (they cost about $100 each). They also would do great offroad. They can either be run tubeless for puncture resistance or with tubes. Replacement tubes and tires are found everywhere.
For the main basket I was thinking about using a premade poly shell because I think they are more durable, but then I would lose volume and features like ability to collapse it.
This guy made one completely out of wood and another using a bicycle trailer frame
http://sondahl.com/gardencart.html
What would be the ideal dimensions or ratio of dimensions for a cart?
Where should the axle be placed fore/aft?
What is the easiest way to design it so you can walk with it behind you or in front of you?
This one seems like it could go over your shoulders. This could give your arms a break
Would be nice if the box was collapsible so it could take up less space when not in use (hinged sides?)
what other things should I take into consideration?
