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I have a unique problem where I may from time to time have to haul up to 300 pounds an undetermined distance through what could be total scrub hell (I.e. Hard enough to walk through. ) Any terrain is possible but scrub hell is what I'm most concerned about. I have up to four people at my disposal. Any ideas ? Helos are not available. Thanks. |
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Aside from making the experience a living hell for the person being lifted out, I'm at a loss, awesome question, I look forward to seeing what comes of this thread |
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Ha... need more info. |
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interesting question... |
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Maybe something from this website? |
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Use a guideline, similar to a tyrol, and try to walk it over the scrub crap. |
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The four people chosen should probably be tough as hell to start with :). |
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Thanks for the replies guys and good questions. |
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Can you give more terrain detail? If you are in thick trees with dense scrub up to your waist, there are no tricks that will save you. |
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Four gas-powered hedge trimmers and a wheelbarrow? |
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Having hauled generators over similar terrain, we set up a tight steel cable diagonal to the rock/slope. Ran a pulley on the piece and a separate line that pulled the generator, which was attached to a haul system at the top. A variation of Tyrolean, but it worked great for us. |
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Not sure what kind of budget you have at your disposal but a grip hoist and a high-line setup could easily move 300 lbs up a steep slope. You would need either good trees in the area or tripods and some knowledge of hauling. There are winches on the market that integrate with a chainsaw but in my experience its just as easy and much less expensive to haul with man power. |
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Triangle Travois. 3" poles roped together in a triangle. The point feeds through the scrub, the other two tough as nails guys then get the onerous chore of pulling, pushing, or lifting as necessary. The trailing poles get to carry most of the weight. |
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I have hauled some heavy gear through some rough areas using a "game cart". They are designed for retrieving meat and such for hunters. |
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I wish I'd had this when I was making my way west on the Oregon Trail - I can't tell you how many times my 11 children starved to death because I shot a 500 lb. buffalo but could only carry 20 lbs. of meat back to the wagon. |
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Thread a pair of muskets through the sleeves of a wool coat, Peninsular War style |
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Don Ferris wrote: @mike Gibson I like where you're going with that. Have you used one before?Father-in-law has one that he can pile in a mess of grandkids and then pull it behind an ATV or snowmobile. He also uses it to pull hunting and ice fishing gear up trails into the mountain. Sled is tough enough to handle anything. Farm and Ranch stores usually sell a variety of sizes. . |