Folding Table/Cart on Wheels & Wheeled Director's Chair

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gclark

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I'm looking for a high table or cart that can fold down for transport. I'm also looking for a high director's chair on wheels. Any recommendations? My online searches come up short.

I had a shoot this last weekend that would have benefited from a mobile table and chair. I like something high to preserve my back after a long day of shooting.

Thought someone with more wisdom than me might have suggestions.

Thanks!
 
You mean equipment cart? Rock n Roller/Multicart is pretty standard, at least in Houston have some QA/QC issues but just about everyone has one. If they don't, they have a Magliner (the way-more-expensive-and-not-as-collapsible-but-much-nicer-quality Rock n Roller cart). As for chairs, I got one of these: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50199215/, and a cushion to use with it 'cause it's HARD (so are those director's chairs, by the way). I wish I'd maybe gotten one of these instead or something similar, maybe I still will. http://www.sweetwater.com/store/det...omlxseauo7nuWM6hEN0WkEasUVfzsuMI9saAoVp8P8HAQ
(there are many different/similar ones, not sure which is best or why)
 
FilmTools converted carts are a popular choice, & I use their Junior version. The pneumatic tires can be removed to aid in transport, but it's still rather large even broken down.

http://www.filmtools.com/carts-dollies-1/camera-carts/gemjunmagcar.html

Here's the list of all the carts they sell.

http://www.filmtools.com/carts-dollies-1/camera-carts.html

When broken down for transport the most compact cart is probably Remin's Kartmaster HD500S. Remin also sells a pair of soft bags to help protect the cart, or your vehicle, during transport. The KartMaster is a great cart, but only has pneumatic tires at the rear, so not the best choice for use on grass/dirt/sand/etc.

http://www.kart-a-bag.com/kartmaster-hd500s.html

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/184301-REG/Remin_KMHD500B_Kartmaster_HD_500.html

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/185977-REG/Remin_SKMHD500_Shelving_for_Kartmaster_HD500.html

The Rock 'n Rollers are another popular choice, but the build is not up to the standards of the previous options, however they are inexpensive & lighter weight.

Here's a general overview of some of these options. Might note the Filmtools converted carts are based on the Magliner design, but manufactured by another company, & the wheels are all pneumatic, so breaks down differently.

http://youtu.be/3Pmi1woCJ6M
 
If you go with the Rock n roll cart get the one with the 8" front wheels I believe it's the model 12. I have both model styles and the 3" hard front wheels on the smaller version are a pain, even going into an elevator they get caught up. The model with the larger front wheels I took down a hallway underconstuction with cords and junk all over the floor with no problem. Folded up it's really not too much bigger.
 
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A second to CraigS's endorsement of the Rock'N'Roller R12 with the bigger wheels. I have one of each type and the "all terrain" R12 version is much easier to maneuver in all situations.

Also, the foam filled tires are a lot easier to live with than the pneumatic ones on my smaller cart, which lose air pretty regularly and always seem to need to be pumped up just as I'm in a hurry to load the van and head off to a big shoot.

- Greg
 
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