TactiSMART023: Vikings Know Best: Towing a Cart so Their Backs are Not Encumbered by a Rucksack (Smart)
We highly recommend watching Ridley Scott's "Gladiator" to get a sense of ancient warfare and Rome-America parallels then watch "Patton". Unfortunately, Scott's Gladiator doesn't show that each Roman infantry squad had 2x supply carts steered by 2x helpers--or that their linked-shield wall in battle was the firing platform for multiple hand-thrown missile barrages landing on the enemy BEFORE closing-in for shield & sword CQB. Scott does show higher unit missile barrage artillery prepping the infantry with arrows and balls--some flaming.
Patton's words sometimes contradict and unfortunately they have damned us to have a negative belief about some good things: fortifications for defense which saved the Finns in 1949--so Patton should have been aware of them--and CARTS.
In the masterpiece 1970 movie, Patton, he damns carts as a sign the German Army was defeated having to use them to transport supplies/wounded men--yet in the brilliant ALL GLORY IS FLEETING warning-ending, praises carts as means to convey goods captured during Roman wars. Yet earlier in the film in Sicily, Patton revolver shoots dead 2x mules towing carts who refused to budge on a bridge exposing his men to enemy air attacks. If that were not enough--before his ending speech, General Bradley saves him from being killed by a runaway oxcart!
Warrior-Drawn Carts
We usually appeal to WW2 U.S. Army (Darby's Rangers), British Paratroops and German Airborne cart-use as proof of their undeniable Home Defense and Combat utility to be exploited in a future All-terrain, All-purpose Cart/Sled (ATACS).
combatreform.org/atac.htm
How about the tacti-cool example of the Vikings hundreds of years before WW2 conserving their muscle-powered fighting strength with carts?
https://youtu.be/DLbcXmt2mig
Horse-Drawn Cart
https://www.khm.uio.no/english/visit-us/viking-ship-museum/exhibitions/oseberg/the-oseberg-cart/index.html
https://bavipower.com/blogs/bavipower-viking-blog/the-oseberg-cart-what-was-the-purpose
Like the Oseberg ship, the Oseberg cart had many subtle decorations on it. It depicts animals, symbols, humans, and especially cats. One common interpretation of this is that it attempted to depict Frey's cats that pulled Freya's wagon and other parts of the ceremony.
ATACS can be towed by bikes, ATVs and be self-propelled with electric hub motors making them eATACS.
What does the hunting community use to practi-cool cart-transport deer?
The 4-wheel cart seems to have the most positive capabilities and experience and needs tweaking with solid foam inner tubes and tied-down strap attachment points.
2-Wheel Viking Solutions Cart
In our earlier discussion on LIGHTning Infantry, we explained that in WAR, the Quick-Detachable, cart/trailer should have a motorized prime mover that is itself tracked & armored aka a tank. For Home Defense (HD) you might have to transport dead zombie bodies to a burn pit to get rid of them if NON-LETHAL ammo doesn't make them leave you alone.
Without absurd LINNIE FGDS mentalities, James Bond Citizens (JBCs) are uber adaptable and can tow their carts by motorized prime movers like a 4x4 quad bike, a pedal and/or eBike or their Joe 6-pack, redneck pick-up truck. Islamostupid rebels around the world are being incinerated in their vulnerable gasoline Toyotas with automatic cannon, heavy machine guns and Multiple Rocket Launchers (MRLs) in back. Choose your prime mover poison carefully when you can't do it right with a light tracked, armored tank.
The cart below's tires need to be WIDER for better cross-country mobility.
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1020566351?pid=983222
Viking Solutions Tilt-N-Go II Game Cart
Product #: 983222 Manufacturer #: VKS-VTG201 UPC #: 859949004200
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Viking Solutions products
The Tilt-N-Go is the new hitch-mounted tiltable hauler that transforms into a super-efficient wheeled-transporter of heavy objects! If you have your deer ready to load, the Tilt-N-Go will tilt over to either side so that pulling your deer onto the carrier is easy. When you can’t get your truck or ATV close to the deer, the wheel kit is easy to attach and makes loading an animal fast and easy. The 13.5” tires are big enough to navigate through tough terrain and durable for multiple season use. No more loading deer carts into your vehicle – why not use the storage space on your hitch and then have your cart available as needed? This unique product combines the functionality of several products into one affordable unit!
Viking Solutions designed it for hauling game, but people are finding multiple uses for the product – hauling seed or fertilizer for home or farm – hauling coolers from the dock – bringing home gardening supplies to your house and then using the wheels to carry around the yard – there is no limit to the uses!
Features
Carrier tilts for easy loading and easy lifting
Easy rolling all-terrain tires attach and detach with locking pin
Hitch mount allows the carrier to attach to vehicle for transport
300 lb weight capacity
Versatile carrier for any cargo
Specifications
Product Information
Color Black
Material Steel
Height 27.5 Inches
Length 63.5 Inches
Weight 34 Pound
Width 22.125 Inches
Weight Capacity 300 Pound
Delivery Information
Shipping Weight 60 Pounds
Ships Alone Yes
Carrier Restrictions
Cannot ship via air
Cannot ship via USPS
Cannot ship to PO Box
4-Wheel Hawk Crawler Cart
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1019987761?pid=506815
Hawk Crawler Game Cart Steel Black
Product #: 506815 Manufacturer #: HWK-HA3420 UPC #: 852916005552
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The Crawler Deer Cart brings an amazing level of strength, stability and versatility. Patent Pending Dual Rotating Axles allow cart to crawl over top of objects in its way. Four all-terrain tires and oversized tubing result in ultimate balance and weight management. The tires do all of the moving with uneven terrain which keeps the weight in the center of the cart stabilized, prevents shifting and ‘tipping’ and ultimately results in a smooth pull. Textilene DuraMesh sling adds versatility for hauling bait, firewood and other heavy loads. Handle and cart conveniently fold for easy storage and transportation.
Community Q&A
Q
Do the tire hubs have bearings or just the axle through the center and held in place with a washer and pin?
Asked by Dave 28 days ago
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Are the tires no flat, solid or pneumatic?
Asked by Longjohn 4 months ago
Open Reply - MT T-bone
Pneumatic. I believe they have the anti-flat goo inside of them as well
Customer Reviews
great cart - heavy duty
Submitted 29 days ago
By jes
From TX - Texas
Verified Buyer
I picked this cart up on sale last fall, and it is definitely much better quality than the other 2-wheel (bycycle wheel type) carts I have used before. At 50+ lbs it's a heavy cart, and it doesn't really fold down much, so be ready for that aspect. But as far as doing it's job, my hunting buddy and I were both very impressed with how easy it was to maneuver through the woods with a load on it. It was pretty easy to assemble, and i had to air up the tires before first use, but they seem to have held air pretty well after that first time. I really like this cart and would definitely recommend it.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
Would buy again
Submitted 3 months ago
By Elkhunter33
From Denver
Verified Buyer
Work great carried out a bear and elk in about 6 inches of snow not enough for a sled but carrier worked good Tires were big enough to handle that much snow but not much more Worked better than others I've used Kind of heavy wish it was made of aircraft aluminum instead of steel but it is built well
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
Awesome product
Submitted 4 months ago
By Nick
From Montgomery, AL
Verified Buyer
I have had a few carts but this one is by far the best. I use it to haul all kinds of stuff. I have had 250# in it a few times, no problems at all. The build quality seems to very good also. It's quiet and very stable. It's folded up in the bed of my truck right now. Awesome product This cart works very well.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
Best investment this hunting season!
Submitted 4 months ago
By DjDave
From Eau Claire, WI
Verified Buyer
I bought this cart after searching deer carts and seeing the video of the Hawk Crawler... I was very excited when I found it on sale on your site. So far this season we (my hunting buddies and I) have hauled 6 deer including two hauls of big bucks over 2+ miles and one haul of two deer over a mile and a half. To say this cart made our recoveries much easier than it would have been with a traditional cart would be an understatement. Rolling over rough uneven terrain, rocks, and logs (I even rolled over a 12" downed tree) without spilling any cargo. If I had any recommendations to make this cart even better than it already is they would be: 1. Add some kind of mechanism to keep the handle up and the cart level when you stop... I used a forked stick as a "kick-stand" to hold the handle up so my cargo wouldn't slide forward when I let the handle down. 2. Some sort of anchor points for bungy cords or tie-town straps. We just hooked bungies or straps to or around the main frame but some anchor points would have made it easier. All in all this is the best cart I've ever used and have already recommended it to several people.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
Great product!
Submitted 4 months ago
By Fishb49
From Sunrise Beach, MO
Verified Buyer
I have hauled two deer on the deer hearse. Rocky, hilly terrain. The four soft tires and the way they're mounted makes it a breeze. They way is stands up when empty makes for easy loading.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
Top Notch product
Submitted 4 months ago
By Bill
From Leavenworth, KS
Verified Buyer
I have chronic lower back and neck pain and needed a cart to help me get my blind and other gear into the woods. This cart is awesome and highly Mobile. I think it could use longer cotter pins to allow for easier locking down of the folding arms but that is the only flaw I see. Highly recommend this cart.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
Great product. Unbelievable
Submitted 5 months ago
By Endman
From Marion ohio
Verified Buyer
Hauled two deer out this year. Great cart.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
Unreal! Ease, strength and use ability!!
Submitted 5 months ago
By Coach
From Annville PA
Verified Buyer
Pulled cart with EBike. Didn't even know it was there.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
This thing is the Cats Meow
Submitted 6 months ago
By B Cuzz
From La
Verified Buyer
I used this to set up my Feeder this year. It fit inside my SCION XB. I put the feeder still in the box. 50 lbs bag of corn, a machete, a lever actin rifle, 3 - 36 in rods for anchors, on this cart and pulled that through the woods including one dry creek bed. With no problem. Made another trip to get the other 3 50 lbs sacks of corn. This cart really is a very useful and capable tool. Well designed and truly impressive in its ability to traverse rough ground and limbs smaller in diameter than the tires. I really like this cart
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
Go Anywhere Deer Buggy
Submitted 6 months ago
By Swampdonkey
From Natural Bridge Station, Va.
Verified Buyer
I took this buggy over a mile in rough terrain to my hunting buddy's stand to retrieve a deer. We actually made it up the mountain over downed trees and rocks and the product worked as advertised with the independent axles and self-leveling abilities.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
Great product
Submitted 6 months ago
By Paw paw
From Greenville S C
Verified Buyer
I own two other deer carts which are ok but load would never balance. This cart is great, have used it to carry 100 lbs of corn ; hope I will soon be using it to carry deer! It doesn't make tight turns but that's ok, it rolls over logs and rocks with ease.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
I would buy this product again
Submitted 6 months ago
By georgec
From Connecticut
Verified Buyer
Assembly was easy. Have not yet hauled any deer out of the woods with it yet but a trial run through the woods over logs and brush went well. I think it could use some tie down straps - I bought some to use just in case.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
great cart for old men who have trouble carring gear
Submitted 6 months ago
By myron
From minerva,ohio
Verified Buyer
good for carrying gear, for camping hunting just about anything you need too do
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
Best thing since sliced cheese.
Submitted 7 months ago
By John
From Georgia
Verified Reviewer
I bought one of these the first year they came out with it. The wheels are independent from one side to the other and allows the cart to roll over about anything by letting the two wheels on either side to roll 360° independently. I have wheeled 2 deer out at one time. I highly recommend to add a couple of ratchet straps and put some slime in the tire tubes. It roles like a dream.
Best thing since sliced cheese.My Grandson and me hauling a deer and gear 1.5 miles back to the truck
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
Definitely the best deer cart commercially available
Submitted 7 months ago
By Rich
From Kentucky
Verified Reviewer
I hunt in a public wildlife mgmnt area and walk appx 3 to 5 miles in some very rough terrain where no motorized vehicles are allowed. We prep prior to the season and set up stands and these carts are used to haul in everything we need for several weekends. The previous two seasons we broke two so called heavy duty carts from two other brands as the couldn't stand up to the load or rough terrain. One broke while carrying a nice deer. We used the crawler during the 2018 season over several weekends and put over 25 miles on it without any problems. If definitely makes hauling any load much easier. The wheels work great and help balance the load going over very rough terrain. I can't say enough about how much easier this cart works compared to the other two brands we had previously tried. Due to the design you cannot make a sharp turn while hauling a load, but it is a small price to the benefit of easily hauling a load. If you need a cart, this is the one to get. Just strap on you load and go!
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
Yes, but with lower expectations
Submitted 6 months ago
By M.D.
From TN
Verified Buyer
Product looks and feels great while in use. I hauled 2 stands and ladder sticks over a mile into dry/sticky marsh. First trip went great, 2nd trip with only 1 stand and ladder sticks the tire went flat and has a hole in it. I don't think I go into any thickets that other hunters don't but I thought the tires would last a little longer. But, Midway did give me Hawks CSR# so I can reach out to them and see what to do about the tire.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
Makes life a lot easier!!
Submitted 6 months ago
By Vince
From Belleville Pa
Verified Buyer
My buddy and I used this cart to haul 2 ladder stands back in 1.73 miles from the truck. We left both stands in the boxes they came in. Strapped them to the cart and took off. With the stands and tools we took we had about 150lbs. We were pretty amazed with how easy the cart pulled along. Going up hill still sucked but on fairly flat ground it was pulled right along without any problem. We stayed on a old road most of the time but I think the cart would do just fine going through the woods too. The only thing is the air filled tires. I wish they were solid rubber. Other than that great cart! Ready to lay a big buck on it now.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
Nice cart, but......
Submitted 6 months ago
By Bowhunter
From Flawda
Verified Buyer
It's a very nice cart, folds up nicely and capable of holding a good amount of weight. I just wish the tires were a little higher, it struggles a little in high grass.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
Easy to use, terrible quality control!
Submitted 6 months ago
By Scout2
From Hamburg, AR
Verified Buyer
This is a great cart and extremely easy to use! However the quality control was not good at all. All of the bolts that hold the material to the frame were loose and some had even fallen off and were rattling around in the bottom of the box! Perhaps the biggest disappointment was that one of the never flat tires was in fact flat! Despite all of the cons the pros definitely outweigh the cons and I would definitely purchase again!
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
2-Wheel Rambo Bike Game Cart Aluminum
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1017286391?pid=816534
Product #: 816534 Manufacturer #: R180
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$249.99
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Est. Ship Date: 04/03/2020
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The Rambo bike cart is a great add-on to any model of Rambo bike you have. Quick and easy attachment to the bike and smooth operation. Use it to haul gear, camping equipment, treestands, or your trophy out of the backwoods. The cart also has a handle grab for use without the Rambo. Great for hauling fire wood or other loads around the farm when not using with your Rambo bike.
Note: R150 rack (#727331) also required to allow installation and proper use of this accessory.
Features
For use with the Rambo R750C, R750, R350C, R350
Easily haul game, gear, treestands, firewood, etc..
Handle grab for use without the Rambo
Summary/Conclusion
WHAT WRONG LOOKS LIKE: 5 men taken out of the fight!
The Hawk Crawler ATACS should be upgraded into a military ATACS for evaluation. How it can be parachute-dropped as a door or rear ramp bundle needs to be determined. Perhaps teaming of with the eATACS maker?
Semper Airborne!
James Bond is REAL.
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