RECOMMENDED GEAR CARTS

 

As you amass more and more video equipment to make your deposition videos, transporting your equipment to and from the deposition locations can be cumbersome and tiring. Having a gear cart to haul your equipment around can be a lifesaver (and a back saver). There are a few things to look at when choosing a gear cart for your equipment:

 

  • Portability – your cart needs to be able to fit in your car with all your equipment
  • Versatility – your cart needs to fit many different sizes of gear
  • Capacity – your cart needs to be able to hold at least 100 pounds of gear (most hold way more than that)

 

Here is a list of recommended gear carts to help you decide which one is right for you:

1. Wellmax Foldable Push Cart Dolly

The Wellmax Foldable Push Cart Dolly is a flat cart with 4 wheels and a foldable handle. The flat surface of the cart has a bit of grip on it to hold your gear tightly as you make turns and stop suddenly. The wheels are low profile to not get in the way when you stuff it in your car with the rest of your gear.

 

This cart isn’t the lightest cart on this list, but it is still easily transported because of the small, not-awkward footprint. It will be a perfect cart for a medium-sized load of gear, as long as all the gear weighs less than 330 pounds.

 

  • Transports up to 330 pounds of gear
  • Low profile, foldable design for ease of transport
  • Easy to maneuver, even when full

 

Review:

I particularly like the cart’s weight, compactness, and maneuverability. It’s folding feature allows for easy storage. The rear 360-degree swivel wells allow for easy turning. Finally, assembly is a no-brainer (only necessitating affixing the four wheels to the platform).
Legal Video Gear Cart

Item Weight: 16.72 pounds
Dimensions: 35.83 x 35.04 x 24 inches

Rating
★★★★★

2. Rock-N-Roller Mini 8-In-1 Dolly Cart

The Rock-N-Roller Mini 8-In-1 Dolly Cart is a versatile cart that can service almost any type of gear. It is originally meant for music and lighting gear, but it works just as good for video equipment. The 8-in-1 design is great for finding the right ergonomics for you and your gear.

 

This cart has a telescoping body to fit exactly the size of your largest piece of gear. This also lends to its portability, folding up to half of its original size to fit in your car perfectly. This cart is a good, versatile option to suit any need you have for transporting your equipment.

 

  • Versatile design for changing gear needs
  • Portable, easy-to-fold design
  • Transports up to 500 pounds of gear

 

Review:

If you’re like me, you’ve probably tried cheaper hand trucks or just have carried gear into gigs the hard way by hand. I was skeptical about spending this much on a hand cart but after actually getting it in person and using it, the thing is really well built and holds SO much more than it looks like it can hold without breaking a sweat.

I opted for the one with larger rubber wheels since I’m usually hauling stuff through rough parking lot concrete/asphalt. The two parts that come up also have a nice cable connection that you pull the metal cable and it squeezes the two arms together moving them around the frame that locks them upright and allows them to fold back down.

Legal Video Gear Cart

Weight: 22 pounds
Dimensions: 28.7 x 17.3 x 8.3 inches

Rating
★★★★★

3. Gruv Gear Krane AMG500 Dolly Tilt Cart

The Gruv Gear Krane AMG500 is the culmination of years of good design by the people over at Krane. As with the option above, this cart was made with stage musicians in mind, but it works perfectly for videography gear.

 

The whole dolly folds to multiple angles and locks in place at a 45-degree angle to create the best ergonomic gear cart. This dolly is easily transported by fold the dolly down to half its original size. This dolly is my highest recommendation on this list. The only downside is the price, and even then its a great value.

 

  • Ergonomic design
  • Portable & easy to fold
  • Transports up to 500 pounds of gear

 

Review:

Arrived on time, as expected, and as described. Very pleased. I would order again.

Legal Video Gear Cart

Weight: 32.9 pounds
Dimensions: 32 x 15 x 26 inches

Rating
★★★★★

Choosing the Right Legal Video Gear Cart

A gear cart will be an incredible asset to your legal video business, especially as you continue to expand your selection of gear. Make it easy to transport your gear to your location with any of the gear carts on this list.

 

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