Transporting gear in the bush

We're doing a "recon mission" on our property just north of Hearst in a couple of weeks. Our eventual plan is to turn it into a hunt camp. This year we are going to construct an out house. My "neighbour" is allowing us access through his property but we will still have just under a kilometer to hike in plywood, 2"x4"s, shingles and gear. The path is too narrow for a quad so we will be doing it all by footmobile.
Any tips on constructing a device to make the haul easier? Something not too big as space is at a premium in the trucks.

Thanks for any advice!

Mike

Check out the game carriers, they have 2 narrow wheels like a bicycle. I do not think you would need to buy one but you should be able to make one that fits your needs for very little money. Grandpa built one of these back in the 40s for taking deer out of the bush in the Madawaska valley, he should have taken out a patent on it.

Not sure why the outhouse is the priority - but I am sure you have your reasons. Not knowing any specifics my thought would be to first widen the existing trail so that ATVs are an option or scout and build a new ATV accessible trail if the existing trail is not an option. I would not want to lug shingles, plywood etc. through the busk a km - best of luck.

Leave the shingles and use tin (metal roof). Lighter and easier to maintain.

Simplest idea that you can make when you get there is a long pole that you and a friend can shoulder. Strap shingle bundles to the pole. Shorten the rope as best you can to stop it from swinging

For what its worth.

I agree with Species, time spent now working on the road in, will save time down the road when rebuilding, or having to do repairs/ad ons, whatever.

I'm confused, you said you were building an outhouse, and then started talking about 2x4's and shingles, I thought all that was needed was a shovel :)

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Originally Posted by madmike

We're doing a "recon mission" on our property just north of Hearst in a couple of weeks. Our eventual plan is to turn it into a hunt camp. This year we are going to construct an out house. My "neighbour" is allowing us access through his property but we will still have just under a kilometer to hike in plywood, 2"x4"s, shingles and gear. The path is too narrow for a quad so we will be doing it all by footmobile.
Any tips on constructing a device to make the haul easier? Something not too big as space is at a premium in the trucks.

Thanks for any advice!

Mike

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What Species8472 said. I've helped cut several trails into bush lots and it really helps if you can make the trail wide enough,first for ATV's and then for trucks,if able,in the future. That should be your first priority before all else. If your neighbor is allowing access through his property,do yourselves a favor and get it in writing. There's nothing worse than going to all the work ,then have someone turn the table on you.

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Originally Posted by trimmer21

What Species8472 said. I've helped cut several trails into bush lots and it really helps if you can make the trail wide enough,first for ATV's and then for trucks,if able,in the future. That should be your first priority before all else. If your neighbor is allowing access through his property,do yourselves a favor and get it in writing. There's nothing worse than going to all the work ,then have someone turn the table on you.

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We had a trail across private property , but nothing in writing. The property sold and the first thing the new owner did was cut off our access. We were 5 months getting access around property on crown land. Be very careful cutting trails on crown land without MNR permission as they are hard to deal with and they can make it very hard on you if you just start cutting.

Any work done before establishing your trails is going to be way harder. I would definitely do trails to the camp first before thinking about any outhouse. I wouldnt be cutting a trail through my neighbors property either too easy for him to yank permission after you did all the work. Its going to be alot of hard work clearing your trails but once its done you will be glad and any future projects will be alot easier without struggling through the bush with building supplies.

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Originally Posted by TurkeyRookie

I'm confused, you said you were building an outhouse, and then started talking about 2x4's and shingles, I thought all that was needed was a shovel :)

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Don't forget an old chair, one of the old chairs that stacked for meeting halls and the like, take the seat off, attach a toilet seat with a couple of tie-straps, and wrap with saranwrap! :)
Just watch that the legs don't sink into the hole! :(

I'm glad I posed the question....you guys have made me re-evaluate my plans! The outhouse was for my wife and teen daughter who plan to go up a few times...need I say more :)
The property was settled by my Grandparents in the late 1930's and parted out to my Dad and his siblings when my Grandfather passed away. 20 Years ago today my Dad gave me his lot as a wedding present. The "road" going into the property ceased being a road many years ago...when I was last there 30 years ago it was overgrown and beaver flooded in a couple of spots. My neighbour called last fall inquiring about purchasing the land but I told him our plans of eventually building a camp. He seemed genuinely glad of our plans and offered access as well as meeting us at the property next weekend and giving us a tour of the area...pointing out the perimeters etc....
I think it's good advice to focus our efforts on establishing our own access and leave the outhouse for another day....I'll let you know what Wifey thinks of the seatless chair TurkeyRookie!

Thank you for all of the feedback everyone!

Mike

a tarp, rope, axe, small bow saw ,shovel. outhouse for ladies in a couple hrs.... get some access for a four wheeler........