How To Set Up A Sled Or Pulk For Winter Camping The Easy Way

Setting up a sled for winter hiking can be super simple or a complex engineering project. It's up to you.
I show you how simple it can be plus some useful tips.
Your average wildlife photographer will carry up to 20-30kg of gear for a base camp. In winter, you can easily double or triple that weight.
Carrying a full base camp in winter is no fun. But dumping all that weight into a sled makes it so easy to carry all your gear, including all that extra stuff for winter camping.
When I mention using poles made of electrical conduit tubing, you don't use the tubing to pull the sled. Rope runs through the entire length of the tubing so it's the rope that's pulling the sled. The tubing just stops the sled from getting away from you when going downhill.
Let me know if you have any comments, questions or suggestions.
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[@xxgg]

One idea is to use parts from vintage backbacks. Yes I am talking about external frame backpacks. They are widely available on used markets for dirty cheap. Just look for one with a waiste belt or make one yourself. Less likely to damage your backpack attaching a poles.

[@kelvinaitken9020]

That's a good tip. You can also buy a cheap utility belt from the hardware store.
But, as mentioned in the video, if. you are already taking a backpack (e.g. for short day excursions froma base camp) you can avoid the weight and cost of a special harness. With your backpack emptied, to be lighter for sled towing, you can add some some cord loops (if your backpack doesn't already have loops or D-rings on the bottom) to take the pole clips.
It won't damage your backpack if the loops have a solid point to be attached to. At worst, you can put the loops directly around your waistband which is designed to handle decent weight.

[@ReyhanHamdi]

Could you please make a video about camping tents?

[@WPG101]

Will do. I'll put it on the list.