I'm just starting out and looking to purchase a barrow for all my gear, looking for something that is quite small and compact as don't have a massive car, any suggestions?
In reply to Post #1
Carp-Porter Porterlite is probably the best compact barrow out there and good quality.
Carp-Porter Porterlite is probably the best compact barrow out there and good quality.
In reply to Post #1
IF ?? you take a lot of gear a Portalite might be a struggle and the NEW mk2 is only a little bit bigger pack down but can take a lot more gear if needed
THE NEW DPM MK2 STREAMLINE £134.99
this packs flat wheel comes off good price too its the new one
SIZE FOLDED 85X63CM Includes Spares Kit And Bungees.Full 2 Year Guarantee.AND drop in bag
LINKY POO
IF ?? you take a lot of gear a Portalite might be a struggle and the NEW mk2 is only a little bit bigger pack down but can take a lot more gear if needed
THE NEW DPM MK2 STREAMLINE £134.99
this packs flat wheel comes off good price too its the new one
SIZE FOLDED 85X63CM Includes Spares Kit And Bungees.Full 2 Year Guarantee.AND drop in bag
LINKY POO
In reply to Post #1
Cygnet's sniper barrow is only £100 and packs away small and I can fit a fair whack of stuff on it. The only extra you need is a few bungies/straps
Cygnet's sniper barrow is only £100 and packs away small and I can fit a fair whack of stuff on it. The only extra you need is a few bungies/straps
In reply to Post #1
Porterlite
Porterlite
In reply to Post #3
Whats the difference between the streamline and the standard mk2 Gerry do you know or anyone else come to that? Looks the same to me apart from the 1 has the rod Y bar and the streamline doesn't or am I missing something.
Whats the difference between the streamline and the standard mk2 Gerry do you know or anyone else come to that? Looks the same to me apart from the 1 has the rod Y bar and the streamline doesn't or am I missing something.
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a few things inc its now upgraded with Precision wheel bearings
it has a new drop in bag this can be removed in seconds for safe storage in the bivvy and makes storage much easier
new Corner Locking Handle Eliminates Any Movement When Lifting. This Greatly Adds To Stability
think they have made a few other things too reinforcing some areas
includes bungees, and spares kit . my old one didnt
I have a Portalight they are brilliant but if you are going for a long session if you take a lot of gear its just not big enough in my opinion
and the difference in packdown transport size isnt really that great is it
a few things inc its now upgraded with Precision wheel bearings
it has a new drop in bag this can be removed in seconds for safe storage in the bivvy and makes storage much easier
new Corner Locking Handle Eliminates Any Movement When Lifting. This Greatly Adds To Stability
think they have made a few other things too reinforcing some areas
includes bungees, and spares kit . my old one didnt
I have a Portalight they are brilliant but if you are going for a long session if you take a lot of gear its just not big enough in my opinion
and the difference in packdown transport size isnt really that great is it
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Thanks Gerry, I'm in the market for a new barrow so this post came up at the right time for me and have seen many posts recommending the prestige carp porter mk2 so just wondered what you got with the streamline version
Thanks Gerry, I'm in the market for a new barrow so this post came up at the right time for me and have seen many posts recommending the prestige carp porter mk2 so just wondered what you got with the streamline version
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. . .disagree with that (sorry Gerry!). Loaded properly a Porterlite can still take more than enough gear . . .maybe not enough for a week but def enough for 48hr+ sessions . . .breaks down flat and can be stashed in a small hatchback
IMO if you're taking a bedchair you don't need sides on a barrow as when loaded properly the bedchair legs work in pretty much exactly the same way . . .
. . .disagree with that (sorry Gerry!). Loaded properly a Porterlite can still take more than enough gear . . .maybe not enough for a week but def enough for 48hr+ sessions . . .breaks down flat and can be stashed in a small hatchback
IMO if you're taking a bedchair you don't need sides on a barrow as when loaded properly the bedchair legs work in pretty much exactly the same way . . .
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yeah ive seen this barrow about is it any good ?
yeah ive seen this barrow about is it any good ?
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Nash Trax Evo Barrow for me. Strong and sturdy but it's quite heavy. Looking to buy 2nd hand one for my brother as new Prestige Mk2 he bought is poor in comparison imho. And he is gutted.
Nash Trax Evo Barrow for me. Strong and sturdy but it's quite heavy. Looking to buy 2nd hand one for my brother as new Prestige Mk2 he bought is poor in comparison imho. And he is gutted.
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Another vote for the porterlite great little barrow, mostly only do days now just the odd night now and again so plenty big enough but you might struggle if your going for longer sessions like some of the lads do
Another vote for the porterlite great little barrow, mostly only do days now just the odd night now and again so plenty big enough but you might struggle if your going for longer sessions like some of the lads do
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lol no problem Chris we all have our opinions
my current portalite is the second one I have owned over the years and used only thing different is I have a set of straight handles for it so I do know how to load one mate
and for overnighters and a couple of days they are hard to beat I completely agree
but if your the sort of person that likes a double burner gas bottle a bedchair a cool box and a chair and 10 liters of water a BBQ etc etc then the mk2 is far more capable and stable with a bigger capacity and as far as transporting it wheel comes off goes in the passenger well and the frame goes flat and lays on top in the back
my mk2 has gone now and these days I use a Fox explorer that wheels straight in the back of my estate car loaded and when I am better I will get it motorised with one of the kits they are selling for it now
lol no problem Chris we all have our opinions
my current portalite is the second one I have owned over the years and used only thing different is I have a set of straight handles for it so I do know how to load one mate
and for overnighters and a couple of days they are hard to beat I completely agree
but if your the sort of person that likes a double burner gas bottle a bedchair a cool box and a chair and 10 liters of water a BBQ etc etc then the mk2 is far more capable and stable with a bigger capacity and as far as transporting it wheel comes off goes in the passenger well and the frame goes flat and lays on top in the back
my mk2 has gone now and these days I use a Fox explorer that wheels straight in the back of my estate car loaded and when I am better I will get it motorised with one of the kits they are selling for it now
In reply to Post #9
The mk 2 isn't much bigger folded than the porterlight once you ditch the sides and y bar, but so much more versatile, and easier to lose more weight around the wheel with the panniers and porter pals.
I can't disagree with the other poster who was disappointed with the prestige after having a nash barrow, I was too
The mk 2 isn't much bigger folded than the porterlight once you ditch the sides and y bar, but so much more versatile, and easier to lose more weight around the wheel with the panniers and porter pals.
I can't disagree with the other poster who was disappointed with the prestige after having a nash barrow, I was too
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Agreed, you can fit **** loads on a Porterlite, trick is to extend the front bars as far as they'll safely go, the balance is superb once you get it right. This is for a 48 and I have an RT4 on there as well. Bloody dog getting in on the act again
Agreed, you can fit **** loads on a Porterlite, trick is to extend the front bars as far as they'll safely go, the balance is superb once you get it right. This is for a 48 and I have an RT4 on there as well. Bloody dog getting in on the act again
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48 what,days
48 what,days
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I have a portalite which is excellent. Now on a 5 day session and got all my gear on . As mentioned already I also have the straight arms which makes it a lot easier on my arms . Also bought it with the puncture proof wheel . Whilst the ride is a little bumpier I know I'm not going to be stuck with a flat tyre 👍
I have a portalite which is excellent. Now on a 5 day session and got all my gear on . As mentioned already I also have the straight arms which makes it a lot easier on my arms . Also bought it with the puncture proof wheel . Whilst the ride is a little bumpier I know I'm not going to be stuck with a flat tyre 👍
To avoid starting annoy her thread ..
I have an old (10 plus years ago) Mk2. The sprung widget that used to lock the legs in place fell out prestige don't seem to sell spares for this does anyone have any ideas for how replace this as atm I am just using a rail plug in to lock it and taking it out at the end of the session!!
I have an old (10 plus years ago) Mk2. The sprung widget that used to lock the legs in place fell out prestige don't seem to sell spares for this does anyone have any ideas for how replace this as atm I am just using a rail plug in to lock it and taking it out at the end of the session!!
In reply to Post #16
It sometimes feels like it
It's all perspective cause it's a small barrow honest plus the RT4 in it's bag takes up half the space, honest
@kizzi have a look at this LINK
It sometimes feels like it
It's all perspective cause it's a small barrow honest plus the RT4 in it's bag takes up half the space, honest
@kizzi have a look at this LINK
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😂😂👍
😂😂👍
In reply to Post #20
Don't encourage him
Don't encourage him
In reply to Post #10
I'd liken the cygnet to a porterlite. It just doesn't carry the name of carp porter, it seems sturdy and well built, I've only used it 3-4 times but can carry more than everything I need.
I'd liken the cygnet to a porterlite. It just doesn't carry the name of carp porter, it seems sturdy and well built, I've only used it 3-4 times but can carry more than everything I need.
In reply to Post #1
Porterlite.
Easily fits in the back of the car, and can be properly loaded to take a lot of gear.
Porterlite.
Easily fits in the back of the car, and can be properly loaded to take a lot of gear.
I'm a big fan of my fox explorer barrow the bags underneath are handy for water bottles etc.
its very stable and the extending front makes it easy to accommodate gear for longer sessions
its very stable and the extending front makes it easy to accommodate gear for longer sessions
i use a nash metro, does the job.
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I rate the fox explorer highly after switching form an original carp porter with no bags. I have to admit though that the fox one isn't the best for those who like to take a lot of kit. It is ideal for me though on sessions up to 3 days in total.
I rate the fox explorer highly after switching form an original carp porter with no bags. I have to admit though that the fox one isn't the best for those who like to take a lot of kit. It is ideal for me though on sessions up to 3 days in total.
@oldgeezer and @chuffy
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3100DY lightweight.
3100DY lightweight.
I have an avid transit x, had the remove the side bars to get it into my coupe
Can recommend the Porterlite 2, get mine fully setup with the handles removed in the back of my Citreon C1 with the back seat down, great little barrow.
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