Travois or rolling pack?

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eli2BK

New Member

Time of past OR future Camino

fall 2013

• Jul 18, 2014

• #1

I wasn't able to walk as much as I wanted/hoped last year . . . and had to ship my backpack ahead when I resumed walking after a knee problem. I am hoping/planning to walk again in 2016, so am beginning to look at pack alternatives to what I used last fall. The doctor(s) I have talked to have suggested a much lighter pack and overall a lot less weight, shipping ahead again, or another alternative - thus my question. I did see a couple from France at one point on the Meseta with rolling packs hooked to a waist strap . . . like a travois behind a dog/horse. Anyone used one of these? How successful was it for you?

 

newfydog

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Pamplona-Santiago, Le Puy- Santiago, Prague- LePuy, Menton- Toulouse, Menton- Rome, Canterbury- Lausanne, Chemin Stevenson, Voie de Vezelay

• Jul 18, 2014

• #2

I met some old French people on the Arles route with home-made convertible roller packs which went on their backs when it got tough rolled when it wasn't .

 

Bajaracer

Camino Frances 2013 Jun-Jul SJPDP to Finisterre

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Camino Frances (2013) Jun-Jul SJPDP to Finisterre

• Jul 19, 2014

• #3

For what they charge for these devices, it would be cheaper to pay for baggage transport services.

 

jmcarp

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Camino Frances, 2013
Camino del Norte a Chimayó (USA), 2015
Camino Portugues, 2017

• Jul 19, 2014

• #4

eli2BK said:

I wasn't able to walk as much as I wanted/hoped last year . . . and had to ship my backpack ahead when I resumed walking after a knee problem. I am hoping/planning to walk again in 2016, so am beginning to look at pack alternatives to what I used last fall. The doctor(s) I have talked to have suggested a much lighter pack and overall a lot less weight, shipping ahead again, or another alternative - thus my question. I did see a couple from France at one point on the Meseta with rolling packs hooked to a waist strap . . . like a travois behind a dog/horse. Anyone used one of these? How successful was it for you?

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Take a look at http://rolling-backpack.de/ It is made by a pilgrim we met on the Camino last year as he and his wife were testing the prototypes for the final production model. I have no commercial involvement in this product, other than to say that Helmut and Anette are very nice people.
Buen Camino,
Jim

 

obinjatoo@yahoo.com

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2012 Dieppe, FR Bici CF.
2014 Ruta Vasco/CF/Primativo

• Jul 20, 2014

• #5

I think it's a great idea. You could easily make one based on the principle of a home made Pulk. A Pulk is a sled designed to be pulled behind someone on skis. You are only limited by your imagination and skills with tools. I personally would go with a 20" tire either one or 2. If you've got the means, build it from titanium. Keep us posted.

 

Bajaracer

Camino Frances 2013 Jun-Jul SJPDP to Finisterre

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Camino Frances (2013) Jun-Jul SJPDP to Finisterre

• Jul 20, 2014

• #6

The rolling backpack is €360! It would be cheaper to pay for bag transport services, it would be worth it if you walked several Caminos or through hikes.