^^^ this
Remin Kart-a-bags are expensive, but worth it. I have the 600 (this is the current version [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] ). Folds small, carries everything I need, and have used it on over 700 gigs over the last decade.
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Folding Cart
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^^^ this
Remin Kart-a-bags are expensive, but worth it. I have the 600 (this is the current version [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] ). Folds small, carries everything I need, and have used it on over 700 gigs over the last decade.
Safety tip 3. Make sure the drunk guy ahead of you on the escalator does not stop at the exit to ''help you with all that gear''. Longest 15 seconds of my life was spent barrelling down on Percy the pisshead, yelling to get out of the way, Percy not putting two and two together insisting on ''helping'' until I am screaming swear words all wide eyed.
I have a Ruxxac folding cart that I bought in the late '90s. Still going strong.
When my Ruxxac, which I'd had since about 1997, finally broke (blue plastic clip/clamps holding the unfolded top arms to the bottom) I called everyone, including the company itself to try and get replacement parts. One parts-guy wanted more than what I paid for the original cart for those clips.
I finally gave up and picked up a Krane AMG500. I often have to drag my gear through parking garages, kitchens, gravel lots, and this thing is awesome. I got mine when they had a special sale for Canadian buyers. It's much heavier than the Ruxxac, but the tilt-back carry mode is an arm-saver.
For my small single-bag rig, I used a small plastic-wheeled Lawyer's-tote cart.
I finally gave up and picked up a Krane AMG500. I often have to drag my gear through parking garages, kitchens, gravel lots, and this thing is awesome. I got mine when they had a special sale for Canadian buyers. It's much heavier than the Ruxxac, but the tilt-back carry mode is an arm-saver.
For my small single-bag rig, I used a small plastic-wheeled Lawyer's-tote cart.
I used the Rocknroller R6 for 6 years, beating the hell out of it. Great product!
Recently I found myself needing a cart or wheel barrow for the yard, so I instead upgraded to the R12. I now use that for gigs and moving heavy stuff around the yard. I got the solid tires rather than the pneumatic.
I sold my R6 to my drummer. Still works fine.
Recently I found myself needing a cart or wheel barrow for the yard, so I instead upgraded to the R12. I now use that for gigs and moving heavy stuff around the yard. I got the solid tires rather than the pneumatic.
I sold my R6 to my drummer. Still works fine.
My On-Stage UTC5500 has arrived.
We’re going camping tomorrow..
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I've had my R6 for a while now, its fine for the most part. Lately I've been doing this gig that requires carting across a cobblestone sidewalk to a brick floor patio. That uneven surface made me think of the "all terrain" option. Are the tires on the utc5500 like pneumatic tires? The "no flat" tires on the R6 make a racket over the brick floor and cobblestones, and the whole cart gets jostled around a bit. I always check for pneumatic tires for my R6, but I cant find the right ones.
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Adding to this convo. I have had a Kart A Bag / Remin Tri Kart 800 since about 2001, and the thing has been flawless, carrying super heavy loads with ease. I lent it to a friend last weekend and unfortunately somehow one of the long telescoping arms buckled. Who knows what happened there. And those suckers are expensive! Like 350 to replace. So I went ahead and got the Krane AMG500 through sweetwater (somehow on sale for a hundred less than what gruv gear sells them for) for like $230. We’ll see how it stacks up.
but man, in all my years of buying, selling, flipping, I still say that the tri kart 800 is the best gear money I’ve ever spent, for the schlep factor.
but man, in all my years of buying, selling, flipping, I still say that the tri kart 800 is the best gear money I’ve ever spent, for the schlep factor.
I bought a Ruxxac XL cart about 25 years ago. Standard fold-flat 2 wheel design with an extra long platform, bungee cord, and soft rubber tires. Never any problems with 2 Bergantino HT112 cabs + head rack (up to 120 lbs). Could do stairs and curbs though down is always easier than up. Much better made than the 2 wheelers I've seen at Home Depot, Ace or other hardware stores since. Also great for my IT day job.
Funny the looks I would get carrying my upright in with one arm (or bass guitar in a gig bag) and rolling the Ruxxac with amp rig behind me. I got so many jealous comments from fellow musicians and sound techs sweating and cursing while schlepping their Fender Twins, big Roland keyboard amps, drum sets, subwoofers, or whatever. Like they had literally never considered not lifting that heavy gear and making multiple trips to/from their vehicle. Hey folks, the wheel's been invented - get with the program!
Saved me so much time on multi-gig days, plus saved my bacon in sketchy cities at 2AM on a Saturday night, where if someone saw you loading into your trunk, what you put there could well be gone by the time you make the 2nd trip back.
Funny the looks I would get carrying my upright in with one arm (or bass guitar in a gig bag) and rolling the Ruxxac with amp rig behind me. I got so many jealous comments from fellow musicians and sound techs sweating and cursing while schlepping their Fender Twins, big Roland keyboard amps, drum sets, subwoofers, or whatever. Like they had literally never considered not lifting that heavy gear and making multiple trips to/from their vehicle. Hey folks, the wheel's been invented - get with the program!
Saved me so much time on multi-gig days, plus saved my bacon in sketchy cities at 2AM on a Saturday night, where if someone saw you loading into your trunk, what you put there could well be gone by the time you make the 2nd trip back.
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I found this Olympia hand truck on sale for $39. It is perfect for my needs, but does not negotiate rough terrain.
I miss my Ruxxac. It broke while I was working on an island after reliably carrying hundreds of gigs. On that particular gig the plastic latches gave way when I pulled it back on its wheels. I probably loaded a bit too much weight onto the tongue that night. It didn’t completely fail at once though. I was able to keep going for a couple more shows before those latches started disintegrating. Ruxxac wanted something like $150 for new latches.
The wheels were unique. It could navigate stairs and terrain, but was oh so smooth on expensive floors.
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Update: the Krane AMG 500 seemed really nice and was super beefy. But I found it to be too big to be practical compared to the Tri kart 800, which, when collapsed, seemed about half as big, and when hauling gear seemed like it could haul the same amount. Also, the handle collapse mechanism on the krane did not seem great. Long term, plastic parts locking together isn’t super inspiring. So nifty as it was, I returned it and found a used. Tri kart 800, the reigning champ.
I've used a cart like that many times. My lightweight gear (36 pound cab combo) lets me stack stuff on top of it. It's also handy for moving stuff and family projects. Highly recommended unless you have heavy gear. In that case, go for a cart with a higher weight rating. If you search "folding cart" you will find heavier rated ones.
Ive been hankering for a cart larger than my RockNRoller R6 for years. Mainly looking for a wider deck. The R14G seemed to be the answer. I really couldnt spend 370.00usd on a cart. I finally found one on Amazon, used for 150.00usd. I jumped on it. It ticks all the boxes.
