My son and I use the Hawk Crawler for hauling extra gear out for camping and bushcraft projects, and it is PERFECT for getting over rocky trails with near-zero effort. We call it our Draggin' Wagon since we use it for dragging stuff around. We've done a test video of me pulling my son out on a rocky trail (and then him trying to pull me) and used it in a stealth camping video last week. I actually attach it to a resistance training belt and pull it hands-free.
Speaking strictly from experience as a older solo elk hunter; the Hawk Crawler has been a godsend, ... My days of backpacking meat out are behind me. My Hawk Crawler is tough enough to take it up into the mountains for camping and hauling out elk meat. The load weight rides on four wheels. All I have to do is pull it along. It's not the wrestling match that a one or two wheel game cart becomes. I just bone out my elk quarters, strap the game bags in place on the cart and haul the entire elk away in one trip. The cart carries the weight. All I have to do is provide the forward motion. In grizzly country, if you can't haul it all out in one trip, you'll most likely lose the rest of your elk to a hungry grizzly. (Although I've hung my loaded game bags from a tree, a grizzly has sat nearby claiming my kill.) Loaded to the max, my Hawk Crawler can easily be pulled by one man. Other hunters poke fun at me for initially hauling my game cart deep into the backwoods as I begin my hunt, and yet, they are headed out with lamas, horses, mules, etc. My Hawk Crawler is my mule. UPDATE: Hunting cow elk solo in Idaho grizzly bear country, I've learned that you must be able to haul all you meat in one trip, or else the bears will claim it. Hanging game bags from a tree doesn't really work when a 600+ pound grizzly is determined to get to your meat. I now take my Hawk Crawler with me initially as I go out to hunt. I move a little slower and I'm limited to October terrain for hunting migrating elk, but I can still get the job done!
My question is how did you get your backup camera to come on while driving forward? I’m going to hunt Arbuckle Springs this year so this review probably sold one!!
Lol. There is a button under the screen that says “back”. Just push that while driving and it will show your backup camera. Cart is awesome, well worth the money.
Hello, Thank you, I just purchased one from MidwayUSA on sale. Please tell me what you mean by "spring clips". Perhaps you could provide a link to an illustration or purchase site. Thanks
Actually the tires are filled with foam so they never really go flat. On the cart that I use the most and keep on the lease the tires don't have any air in them. I'm covered up in Locust trees and thorns. All four tires have been punctured with thorns but still works fine even without air in the tires. Although, having air in the tires definitely helps it perform in sloppy mud, water, snow, and sand.
I did a search on Tractor Supply and Orschlens Farm and Home on on Amazon. You are using the wrong word "spring clips" . Please redo this video and use the word "lynch pin".
Sorry, but I can't do that. Unfortunately, due to all the political correct liberal dumb out there, the word "lynch" has been cancelled and can no longer be used without repercussion. Thank you for understanding, and in the future rather than "lynch pin" please refer to them as "spring clips" "spring pins" or "springy thingies". 😉
Ha Ha Ha, Well I hate to admit that you are correct. I guess I ain't "woke" enough. I will continue to call the pin with an over center latching spring bale as a lynch pin, but not ever on the internet.
My son and I use the Hawk Crawler for hauling extra gear out for camping and bushcraft projects, and it is PERFECT for getting over rocky trails with near-zero effort. We call it our Draggin' Wagon since we use it for dragging stuff around. We've done a test video of me pulling my son out on a rocky trail (and then him trying to pull me) and used it in a stealth camping video last week. I actually attach it to a resistance training belt and pull it hands-free.
I have to have one of these being 66 years old the days of simply dragging out are way over . Awesome !
Speaking strictly from experience as a older solo elk hunter; the Hawk Crawler has been a godsend, ... My days of backpacking meat out are behind me. My Hawk Crawler is tough enough to take it up into the mountains for camping and hauling out elk meat. The load weight rides on four wheels. All I have to do is pull it along. It's not the wrestling match that a one or two wheel game cart becomes. I just bone out my elk quarters, strap the game bags in place on the cart and haul the entire elk away in one trip. The cart carries the weight. All I have to do is provide the forward motion. In grizzly country, if you can't haul it all out in one trip, you'll most likely lose the rest of your elk to a hungry grizzly. (Although I've hung my loaded game bags from a tree, a grizzly has sat nearby claiming my kill.) Loaded to the max, my Hawk Crawler can easily be pulled by one man. Other hunters poke fun at me for initially hauling my game cart deep into the backwoods as I begin my hunt, and yet, they are headed out with lamas, horses, mules, etc. My Hawk Crawler is my mule. UPDATE: Hunting cow elk solo in Idaho grizzly bear country, I've learned that you must be able to haul all you meat in one trip, or else the bears will claim it. Hanging game bags from a tree doesn't really work when a 600+ pound grizzly is determined to get to your meat. I now take my Hawk Crawler with me initially as I go out to hunt. I move a little slower and I'm limited to October terrain for hunting migrating elk, but I can still get the job done!
My question is how did you get your backup camera to come on while driving forward? I’m going to hunt Arbuckle Springs this year so this review probably sold one!!
Lol. There is a button under the screen that says “back”. Just push that while driving and it will show your backup camera. Cart is awesome, well worth the money.
Hello, Thank you, I just purchased one from MidwayUSA on sale. Please tell me what you mean by "spring clips". Perhaps you could provide a link to an illustration or purchase site. Thanks
tractor supply has a bunch of options. search "pins". there round pins, etc.
Good review. looking into the car. can't load a 200lb hog in the truck?...Oh yeah..no hills in TX :)
What size spring clip did you get? I thought it was weird that the manual shows the spring or lock ping clips but not included?
I use the Silent Snap Pins from X-Stand. They work great.
Ah dammit, I just ordered some lock pins from amazon! I measured it and found that 1/4” x 2 5/6” L works good
How is it on sandy ground or plowed/ worked ground?
That's a good question. I've taken it through sloppy mud and water with no problems but I haven't tried it in sand or loose soil yet.
I think rubberized metal mesh that interlocked at the joints would make it more durable, easier to clean and rust proofed to maximize sanitation.
That's nice man ,but being air tires probably not a good idea for South Texas
Actually the tires are filled with foam so they never really go flat. On the cart that I use the most and keep on the lease the tires don't have any air in them. I'm covered up in Locust trees and thorns. All four tires have been punctured with thorns but still works fine even without air in the tires. Although, having air in the tires definitely helps it perform in sloppy mud, water, snow, and sand.
I did a search on Tractor Supply and Orschlens Farm and Home on on Amazon. You are using the wrong word "spring clips" . Please redo this video and use the word "lynch pin".
Sorry, but I can't do that. Unfortunately, due to all the political correct liberal dumb out there, the word "lynch" has been cancelled and can no longer be used without repercussion. Thank you for understanding, and in the future rather than "lynch pin" please refer to them as "spring clips" "spring pins" or "springy thingies". 😉
Ha Ha Ha, Well I hate to admit that you are correct. I guess I ain't "woke" enough. I will continue to call the pin with an over center latching spring bale as a lynch pin, but not ever on the internet.