Although I have a different brand sled (Jet Sled - not quite as thick as Pelican), I can tell you, after two winter camping trips - one year pulling approx. 85 lbs. of gear and last year pulling approx. 120 lbs. of gear over a 16 mile backcountry terrain, using nothing but knots in a rope through a hole in the sled, NO problem at all. And that included a couple day of sub-zero temps. Not a single sign of any wear after approx. 32 miles of pulling, most of which was unpacked trails through 2-3 feet of snow, including going through brush and over logs. Bottom line: these sleds are VERY durable.
Hey Danger Ranger - I just noticed you didnt credit David Mumford in your video. At least give him the credit to his own music you used in this video. He doesnt mind you not paying him for it, but at least let your viewers know who owns the music. Thanks. th-cam.com/video/cj0J5wB3lr0/w-d-xo.html
I made a polk similar to yours. Was all fun and games till we had to cross some semi-frozen small creeks and the ice build-up on the bottom of my sled made it feel like dragging a dead cow through the snow! I had about 50 lbs of camping gear in it and it was NOT fun. Going to do another build with a much lighter sled. And with prolly 10 coats of silicon spray on the bottom!
i find it hard to believe that end cap would hold if u had a big load in your sled pulling that??? that end cap would pop right off I have over 100 lbs on my sled uthink that endcap would hold?...
Neuclear, 2 winters and they are still going strong. PVC and it's cement are very strong. You are hauling on snow so it's more than strong enough to haul 100+lbs.
You sure put a lot of trust in expecting this dinky little washer to hold in that plastic tub. I’d have used a wide piece of aluminum in behind to help spread the strain.
It definitely wouldn't hurt to use a wider washer but after using it for 2 winters hauling 75-100lb loads of wood it is yet to pull through. The polyethylene plastic Pelican uses is very tear resistant. The one thing I do recommend changing is using lock nuts instead of wing nuts.
I think this is not easy because you need too many tools and if something breaks on the terrain, like those glued caps or the plastic in front, you can't really fix it. Also there's a lot of work just to remove the poles to store it, i would have used carabiners on both sides. The easiest is to use ropes and knots, the only tool you need is for holes and a saw, unless it has them already, mine had.
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I do not use PVC primer when gluing the caps on which is on purpose, you get a stronger bond with the cement only.
How do the eyebolt connections with the sled last? Would it be too much of stress for the sled during very cold days?
Although I have a different brand sled (Jet Sled - not quite as thick as Pelican), I can tell you, after two winter camping trips - one year pulling approx. 85 lbs. of gear and last year pulling approx. 120 lbs. of gear over a 16 mile backcountry terrain, using nothing but knots in a rope through a hole in the sled, NO problem at all. And that included a couple day of sub-zero temps.
Not a single sign of any wear after approx. 32 miles of pulling, most of which was unpacked trails through 2-3 feet of snow, including going through brush and over logs.
Bottom line: these sleds are VERY durable.
Nice pull sled build. My pull sled build video was very similar.......Take care, Bluefin.
That song in the background grew on me..lol
Hey Danger Ranger - I just noticed you didnt credit David Mumford in your video. At least give him the credit to his own music you used in this video. He doesnt mind you not paying him for it, but at least let your viewers know who owns the music. Thanks.
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I made a polk similar to yours. Was all fun and games till we had to cross some semi-frozen small creeks and the ice build-up on the bottom of my sled made it feel like dragging a dead cow through the snow! I had about 50 lbs of camping gear in it and it was NOT fun. Going to do another build with a much lighter sled. And with prolly 10 coats of silicon spray on the bottom!
what type of sled was it, wood? A sled like the one in the video would be pretty easy to knock the ice of
@@JohnVeitch1 no was a black Jet sled like yours. Was about 5 degrees though, perhaps that was part of the problem.
I can’t find the end caps
? If you search on Home depot you will easily find them - PVC pipe end cap
did you keep the pvc pipes at 10 feet or did you cut them
8ft
@@JohnVeitch1 thanks
Does anyone know of a D.Y.I quick release pulk sled belt inthe event you have to drop the sled quickly. Thanks(northern. ont. canada
a.co/14XMHJe or search for velcro weight lifting belt, either way you should be abe to mod it to suit.
Any Diver's weight Belt or you can use a Military Pistol Belt
I modified a military pistol belt and it works amazing.
You can use a belt for photography gear, you don't have to modify anything because has many anchor points and padding.
i find it hard to believe that end cap would hold if u had a big load in your sled pulling that??? that end cap would pop right off I have over 100 lbs on my sled uthink that endcap would hold?...
Neuclear, 2 winters and they are still going strong. PVC and it's cement are very strong. You are hauling on snow so it's more than strong enough to haul 100+lbs.
You sure put a lot of trust in expecting this dinky little washer to hold in that plastic tub. I’d have used a wide piece of aluminum in behind to help spread the strain.
It definitely wouldn't hurt to use a wider washer but after using it for 2 winters hauling 75-100lb loads of wood it is yet to pull through. The polyethylene plastic Pelican uses is very tear resistant. The one thing I do recommend changing is using lock nuts instead of wing nuts.
How is this quick and simple?????
30 minutes to make it using a drill is not quick and simple enough for you????
@@JohnVeitch1 not at all! It maybe for you but there are way easier videos on TH-cam. Thanks for the effort though. However, it is not easy.
Well thank God you let me know
I think this is not easy because you need too many tools and if something breaks on the terrain, like those glued caps or the plastic in front, you can't really fix it. Also there's a lot of work just to remove the poles to store it, i would have used carabiners on both sides. The easiest is to use ropes and knots, the only tool you need is for holes and a saw, unless it has them already, mine had.
How do the eyebolt connections with the sled last? Would it be too much of stress for the sled during very cold days?
Still going strong and that's after using it in -20 degree weather. The plastic on the sled is very tough.
How do the eyebolt connections with the sled last? Would it be too much of stress for the sled during very cold days?
Still going strong and I've used this in -20 degree weather