Large format carrying stroller

[jeroldharter]

I've considered many options, and am still saving/ deciding, but came across these while on my search. It is currently my favorite in terms of choice and features. Not the cheapest option however...

http://www.humpalumpa.com/

These are cool. I have not come across them before. Thanks for the link.

[Richard Wasserman]

I have been using a Sherpa cart with a Tenba PBH pack strapped to it for my 8x10 since 2001. The only thing I've added is rim seals to stop the tires from leaking too fast. It's not perfect, but it works well for me.
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Rick

I took my Sherpa Cart wheels to a bike shop and had them put in tubes–they hold air now. Much better!

[John Jarosz]

I thought I post some pics of my final solution. I say final because I've been thru two iterations before this one.

Storing and transporting the 8x20 is the only thing about ULF that I didn't anticipate.

I bought a Pelican-style large case from Calumet. It just fits into the secret trunk well in the bed of my pickup. The 8x20, 3 lenses, 4 filmholders, darkcloth, extension rail, meter, loupe and filters are all in one case. The only external component left is the tripod.

I decided that large wheels are the only way to make rolling this on trails easier. So I got some wheels from Lowes, threaded rod, made some spacers, and riveted an aluminum extrusion to the bottom of the case to serve as the axle holder. I think you can figure out the rest from the pics.

In addition to traveling in my pickup, I have delusions of taking this via Amtrak on some long distance trips. I don't think I'd ever trust this box to the airlines.

It's a little heavy, but pretty good to roll around (lifting is tougher). It's also great dust free storage. Pricey? well think of it as 23 sheets of film.

John

[John Jarosz]

Couple more pics

[Darin Boville]

It has to be said....

There is something pathetic about the heroic artist who sits on his butt all day staring at a glowing screen like some call-center clerk. Welcome to the world of digital photography.

I'm afraid the vision of the heroic artist pushing around a baby stroller at canyon's edge--no matter how obviously useful from a practical standpoint--is of the same parentage.

--Darin

[Scott Edwards]

Don't really care what it looks like I guess, gets the job done.

[sun of sand]

apug consumer reports

lots of stuff
health issues
found baby stroller to be the best fit for me

but it looks so professionally done

[Brian C. Miller]

If you don't want to spend a lot, you can make a really decent trailer using a Wike trailer kit. I like mine. There is also an amazing shopping cart trailer.

The Humpalumpa reminded me of something much cheaper: a hand truck. There are also garden carts, including wagons (green, not red) and of course wheelbarrows.

No, none of these will add to the mystique of being a LF photographer. Mules and donkeys are more prosaic, but they won't fit in the back of my Jeep.

[Curt]

These are all interesting ideas but how many are National Park Certified?

[j.e.simmons]

I found my stroller at one of those consignment shops that resells baby things. $35 IIRC.
I've taken it to two National Parks with no trouble. Always refer to it as a stroller.
juan