Canadian Tire was blowing out the discontinued Yard Works mesh two-tier and folding carts. With pneumatic tires, a pull handle, and what appeared to be two large decks and impressive weight-bearing capacity, I tried to buy the two-tier version for an amazing $30 (regularly $100). After visiting 4 stores in the Greater Toronto Area, none of which had any in stock, or when their system showed that they did, they couldn't find them, I realised that I needed to shift gears. The 407 and Dufferin store had the folding version in stock.
Hmmm. I hadn't really thought through something. Where was I going to store the non-folding version? The garage is maxed out! Also, the folding one was more expensive. OK. It was $36 (regularly $120)!
The real concern was: would it be wide enough? With the sides like a wagon, would I be able to fit the telescope case, paperwork boxes, tripod, counter weights, etc. in it?
What the heck! Even if I can't use it, I'll have not trouble getting rid of it.After some fiddly assembly back at home, I took it for a test drive.
It is going to be awesome for lugging telescope gear! In fact, at Awenda, from parking lot to dock, for example, it will reduce the 4 or 5 trips to 1! Same thing with RASC City Observing Sessions.
The particulars:
- detachable pull handle (so you can tow it)
- handle also folds over cart during storage
- lies about 10" thick when folded
- large pneumatic tires (to absorb shock)
- wheels are at edges of cart for good balance
- can take 300 kg of weight!
- life-time warranty
Incredibly, it fits in my car trunk!
I can't wait to use this! Sheesh, we can go off-roading!
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