It's so much easier pulling a pulk than carrying a heavy backpack when snowshoeing , you can use a rope tied to each side that you drop under the pulk to slow it down on downhill , a flap brake can help on uphill by preventing the pulk from going backward . I just discovered your channel and i find it very informative since i'm quite new to hammock camping . Thank you for sharing ! 😀
Man Marine. Fall's not even over yet!!! Nice video and now to get my pulk out of the rafters. Need some loving care. Thanks for the video. Take care and God Bless, Al
My pulk has been waiting since march to come out and play. We are supposes to hit the 30's for the high next week. Any time now! Thank you Al for watching. God bless my friend.
You’re blowing me away with all that snow. Great video. The snow will be here soon enough. I want to hear from you about how to pack the load. Hurry up and get that video out. All the best to you and yours.
The weight on your back definitely takes more energy than pulling it. The drawback to a sled or pulke is that going downhill can be tricky, and going across a steep slope (rather than up or down) is even trickier! Of course navigating through dense forest is also trickier. I used a sled as shown here, but added my own poles and harness similar to the pulke. I found having the harness as a hipbelt was better than on shoulders. This allowed better control going downhill. But with either, the problem with traversing slopes persists. It is just part of the challenge.
You are so right. Depending on the gear that one is bringing. The more sleds the better. The most that we pulled were three. I see people pull more than that. That was mostly on the open frozen lakes. The portages makes it a little challenging. Thank you Boatingfisherdude for watching. I really appreciate it.
Salut Ron! Thanks again for the explanations on the pulk / sled differences. I suppose this was shot last year, since as of here in Québec, we just received our first snow of the season
The video is called: "Build a Pulk/Sled on a budget" My son loves that Pulk so much. He keep it for himself. Very efficient and easy to use. Check it out. Thank you Johnbardenwerper for watching. I really appreciate it.
I’ve been enjoying your videos (starting with the comparison of protective fabrics). Alas the link to the video on making a pulk in the description didn’t work for me, but @tunn-gavik posted a working link in his comment below. I have a sled. Now I just need to know how to make the poles, which will solve a lot of problems for me in my thick woods. Using ropes has been just hopeless, especially since I use the sled to drag my gear even when there isn’t even any snow - which is most of the time down here in North Carolina. Just can’t carry as much as I used to on my back!
I just fixed the link. Thank you for point it out. The poles are easy to make and inexpensive. Check out the video and let me know what you think. The first snow. Everything now goes into the pulk. Thank you Jmhatyoutube for watching. I always appreciate it.
You demonstrated this in the backyard of your own yard, when just below the backyard hill was "real" woods of uneven ground, fallen limbs or buried in snow tree trunks. Then you showed it uphill or downhill on a snow covered access road. So fine! it works in the backyard or on flat roads. I would have preferred a demonstration through what may be considered the natural--buried debris (wood and rock) under snow-- with many close trees. Why omit this?
This was a tutorial about the differences between a pulk and a sled. You will see all of that and more in my winter trips. Thank you Radarphos for watching. Much appreciated.
@@AdventureswiththeMarine Thanks for sharing this "original" or second video that answered my questions. I had never heard of a pulk before seeing your video. I kept looking for the difference in the height of the sides and rear of either the sled or pulk. I saw the rope and pull pros and cons of the hauling; but my focus was mostly on how well what is hauled will stay inside the sled/pulk, which is why I focused on being off-trail or off level ground. I am sold on the pulk concept because I'm old and cannot carry as much as I would like on my back; but also because I like the idea of bringing two poles for temporary shelter support. Thanks for the clarification about "the pulling and guiding part", which I paid less attention to, when wondering about either tipping over on uneven snow covered ground. Kudos to you!
Good eye. That is exactly where I bought it. Fleet Farm use to have a Army surplus section. That is where we use to get them. The one that I have been using for a few years now. Is from skipulk.com . They are now expensive, like everything else now days. You can find a old backpack and easily cut it up to make a great harness. You really don't need a harness around your waist. I never use them. I just use the shoulder straps. I find it easier to pull the sled that way. Plus, if you break through the ice. You can quickly remover it. Thank you Andrew for watching. Much appreciated!
A wooden sled would work just fine. The one I have is very long and hard to transport. The sled that I now use are the perfect size. With side walls to keep everything in place. Thank you RollingMonte for watching. Much appreciated!
Removing our country from being energy independent. To relying on buying from other counties to meet the demand. Thank you Itiswhatitis for watching. I really appreciate it.
@@AdventureswiththeMarine awesome video. We’ve been buying back our own fuel for decades though, nothing at all new about that. For nonsense political reasons now it’s getting publicity. I thought it might be some kind of new tax or something, like on the materials used to make it? Do people still make wooden sleds? Or do they suck? Thanks for replying bro 👍
@@itiswhatitis1775 I always say " the best thing ( sled ) is what you have. But the wooden sleds. Which do look cool. Have to have the bottom wax almost every time you use them. They are heavy and sometimes bulky. Those narrow sleds that are around six feet, with sides. Hold all of the gear that you would need. And with poles, they track very nicely around tree or tight turns on the trails. But the most important thing again, is to use what will get you out into the wilderness.
Great video Marine. Like all your videos practical advice that's very useful. I'm assuming this was filmed last year as it's hard to believe you've had that much of a dump of snow so early in the fall. Oh in case anyone wants a link to the "How to build a pulk / Sled - for around $50.00 / Winter Camping" it's here th-cam.com/video/AhB2B3WoV4A/w-d-xo.html
I believe that I filmed that episode last March. Thank you so much Tunn-gavik for providing a link to "How to build a Pulk". I need to learn how to do that.
Temperatures are going to be in the 30's next week. Winter is at our doorsteps. I am ready for snow! Thank you Mitch for watching. Very much appreciated.
It's so much easier pulling a pulk than carrying a heavy backpack when snowshoeing , you can use a rope tied to each side that you drop under the pulk to slow it down on downhill , a flap brake can help on uphill by preventing the pulk from going backward . I just discovered your channel and i find it very informative since i'm quite new to hammock camping . Thank you for sharing ! 😀
Thank you Borealcamping for sharing that and for watching. I really appreciate it.
You missed a technique to get the sled down the hill. You forgot about jumping on top and going "Weeeeee!"
Not only the easiest. But a whole lot of fun. As long as there are no trees around. Thank you Rschiwal for watching. I really appreciate it.
Great video, this will help on my first trip with a sled coming up!!!
Thank you SuperdutyExploer for watching. I really appreciate it.
Man Marine. Fall's not even over yet!!! Nice video and now to get my pulk out of the rafters. Need some loving care. Thanks for the video. Take care and God Bless, Al
My pulk has been waiting since march to come out and play. We are supposes to hit the 30's for the high next week. Any time now! Thank you Al for watching. God bless my friend.
You’re blowing me away with all that snow. Great video. The snow will be here soon enough. I want to hear from you about how to pack the load. Hurry up and get that video out. All the best to you and yours.
That sled is waiting for that video. It is saying feed me.... Thank you Mnmikeoutdoors for watching. I always appreciate it.
The weight on your back definitely takes more energy than pulling it. The drawback to a sled or pulke is that going downhill can be tricky, and going across a steep slope (rather than up or down) is even trickier! Of course navigating through dense forest is also trickier.
I used a sled as shown here, but added my own poles and harness similar to the pulke. I found having the harness as a hipbelt was better than on shoulders. This allowed better control going downhill. But with either, the problem with traversing slopes persists. It is just part of the challenge.
And part of the fun. Thank you Deannilvalli for sharing that. Good stuff!
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Great episode a lot of helpful information. Thank you
Glad it was helpful! Thank you Willdavis for watching. I really appreciate it.
deep snow across a lake. pull 2 sleds. they glide along the top of the snow where one heavy sled sinks in and is hard to pull.
You are so right. Depending on the gear that one is bringing. The more sleds the better. The most that we pulled were three. I see people pull more than that. That was mostly on the open frozen lakes. The portages makes it a little challenging. Thank you Boatingfisherdude for watching. I really appreciate it.
Salut Ron! Thanks again for the explanations on the pulk / sled differences. I suppose this was shot last year, since as of here in Québec, we just received our first snow of the season
That was shot last February. Though, we did have snow on Monday. Still patches here and there. But I am ready for winter.
I missed the section that talks about how to make a pull. Where would I find it? Thxs!
Nice helpful vid!
The video is called: "Build a Pulk/Sled on a budget" My son loves that Pulk so much. He keep it for himself. Very efficient and easy to use. Check it out. Thank you Johnbardenwerper for watching. I really appreciate it.
I’ve been enjoying your videos (starting with the comparison of protective fabrics). Alas the link to the video on making a pulk in the description didn’t work for me, but @tunn-gavik posted a working link in his comment below. I have a sled. Now I just need to know how to make the poles, which will solve a lot of problems for me in my thick woods. Using ropes has been just hopeless, especially since I use the sled to drag my gear even when there isn’t even any snow - which is most of the time down here in North Carolina. Just can’t carry as much as I used to on my back!
I just fixed the link. Thank you for point it out. The poles are easy to make and inexpensive. Check out the video and let me know what you think. The first snow. Everything now goes into the pulk. Thank you Jmhatyoutube for watching. I always appreciate it.
Great video thank you so much!!!
Thank you VPERFECTO so much for watching. I really appreciate it.
I had a pulk once & it has so much more advantages
As soon as there is snow on the ground. Out come the pulk. Which might be any day now. Thank you AA1PR for watching. I really do appreciate it.
@@AdventureswiththeMarine always, be safe and looking forward to your next video as always
You demonstrated this in the backyard of your own yard, when just below the backyard hill was "real" woods of uneven ground, fallen limbs or buried in snow tree trunks.
Then you showed it uphill or downhill on a snow covered access road. So fine! it works in the backyard or on flat roads. I would have preferred a demonstration through what may be considered the natural--buried debris (wood and rock) under snow-- with many close trees. Why omit this?
This was a tutorial about the differences between a pulk and a sled. You will see all of that and more in my winter trips. Thank you Radarphos for watching. Much appreciated.
@@AdventureswiththeMarine Thanks for sharing this "original" or second video that answered my questions. I had never heard of a pulk before seeing your video. I kept looking for the difference in the height of the sides and rear of either the sled or pulk. I saw the rope and pull pros and cons of the hauling; but my focus was mostly on how well what is hauled will stay inside the sled/pulk, which is why I focused on being off-trail or off level ground. I am sold on the pulk concept because I'm old and cannot carry as much as I would like on my back; but also because I like the idea of bringing two poles for temporary shelter support. Thanks for the clarification about "the pulling and guiding part", which I paid less attention to, when wondering about either tipping over on uneven snow covered ground. Kudos to you!
What did you use to as the harness? I believe you got the sled at fleet farm. I was eyeing them up last year.
Good eye. That is exactly where I bought it. Fleet Farm use to have a Army surplus section. That is where we use to get them. The one that I have been using for a few years now. Is from skipulk.com . They are now expensive, like everything else now days. You can find a old backpack and easily cut it up to make a great harness. You really don't need a harness around your waist. I never use them. I just use the shoulder straps. I find it easier to pull the sled that way. Plus, if you break through the ice. You can quickly remover it. Thank you Andrew for watching. Much appreciated!
Nice video! But why not using a classical wooden sled for your pulk sled? Should slide more easily and you can even sit on it and go downhill
A wooden sled would work just fine. The one I have is very long and hard to transport. The sled that I now use are the perfect size. With side walls to keep everything in place. Thank you RollingMonte for watching. Much appreciated!
Tell me you need sled dogs without telling me you need sled dogs. Happy trails.
This old dog is starting to slowdown. I need a new dog to pull that sled. Thank you Abitibisleddogs for watching. I really appreciate it.
I really thought that it was snowing here, but in Belarus there is no hint of snow yet.
It's coming! For me. I can't wait to play in the snow. Thank you GoingVagrant for watching. I really do appreciate it.
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Outstanding
Thank you Luissantiago so much. I really appreciate it.
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What policies have driven up the cost?
Removing our country from being energy independent. To relying on buying from other counties to meet the demand. Thank you Itiswhatitis for watching. I really appreciate it.
@@AdventureswiththeMarine awesome video. We’ve been buying back our own fuel for decades though, nothing at all new about that. For nonsense political reasons now it’s getting publicity. I thought it might be some kind of new tax or something, like on the materials used to make it? Do people still make wooden sleds? Or do they suck? Thanks for replying bro 👍
@@itiswhatitis1775 I always say " the best thing ( sled ) is what you have. But the wooden sleds. Which do look cool. Have to have the bottom wax almost every time you use them. They are heavy and sometimes bulky. Those narrow sleds that are around six feet, with sides. Hold all of the gear that you would need. And with poles, they track very nicely around tree or tight turns on the trails. But the most important thing again, is to use what will get you out into the wilderness.
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Great video Marine. Like all your videos practical advice that's very useful. I'm assuming this was filmed last year as it's hard to believe you've had that much of a dump of snow so early in the fall. Oh in case anyone wants a link to the "How to build a pulk / Sled - for around $50.00 / Winter Camping" it's here th-cam.com/video/AhB2B3WoV4A/w-d-xo.html
I believe that I filmed that episode last March. Thank you so much Tunn-gavik for providing a link to "How to build a Pulk". I need to learn how to do that.
Getting there, 34 dungarees😬 Fahrenheit here this morning in nj, high of 68 today.🫡
Temperatures are going to be in the 30's next week. Winter is at our doorsteps. I am ready for snow! Thank you Mitch for watching. Very much appreciated.