Wilderness Systems Heavy Duty Kayak Cart - for Kayaks and Canoes

It was extremely to assemble. No Directions are needed All you need to do it Look at it and its so easy. It fit my Perception Outlaw 11.5 perfect. The width adjustment is very easy. Just make sure if your Yak is not the same width they you know where you have the width set for for easy loading of your Yak into it. The ONLY thing I wish they had done was possibly install eyelets or something similar to fasten the tie down straps to. It would be much better for the price IF you didn't have to figure where to Tie your straps to it. a Slot or Loop welded on it would be much much better. I actually plan on Mounting a wide eyelet on each side for the straps to go threw instead of having to crawl down under the Yak and tie them to it. I have used it over some pretty rough ground sense getting it and Only drawback Is IF a rock big enough catch's one wheel it will turn over fairly easy or stop rolling on it. Have to MAKE SURE you use the Tie Downs on Rough hard ground to absorb the shock and vibrations. Yes I would purchase again and Yes I did recommend it to some of my Kayaking Friends. It is actually OVERPRICED for what it is BUT It is Very well made with Heavy Metal.

If you're looking for a small, flimsy, foldable cart that collapses every time you try to lift the kayak on .... this is not it!! This thing is seriously sturdy. Doesn't matter how far under the kayak you put it, it works with any kind of keel. I have the Old Town Loon106 Angler, which has a very sharp v-shape keel in the front and back, and is very flat in the middle. This is the first product that really works. Since its easy to put anywhere under the kayak you can balance out your kayak depending on how much weight you have in it. Makes transporting your loaded kayak easy. It also doesn't twist off the bottom like other v-shape frames whenever you go over uneven ground since the two side bars hug the bottom/side of the keel, and have no play when the straps are tight. One thing to consider, though: sturdiness comes with a price. This cart weighs 13lbs, and is bigger than those other folding carts. The wheels are rather large and they're the heaviest part as well. I added pictures with my Loon106 Angler for reference which is 10'6" long and 31" wide. A bit on the pricey side, but after trying several other kayak carts, this one is so different and actually makes transporting your kayak over longer distances so easy.

My kayak is the Bonafide SS107 sit on top fishing kayak, weighing in at 67 lbs without gear and approaching around 95 - 100 fully loaded (fishfinder battery, seat, poles, rod, pole anchor, tackle box, etc). I initially purchased and used a Malone MPG504 Xpress Scupper-Style Kayak Cart (it broke at the frame during 1/2 mile hike along a trail - cheap aluminum and clearly not up to the weight. This cart is rated at 450 lbs. Assembly: simple half page of visual instructions but it helps if you are a bit of engineer to understand how it goes together properly. You may want to check YouTube for video help. There are only basic set of parts, so it took me about 25 minutes to get it going. Part of the deal is making sure the tubes are aligned to your kayak (mine is tri-hull design, and the support tubes fit perfectly because they are adjustable!). The cart has two levels, high and low. I built mine high but didn't get the impression there was more than a couple of inches between "low" and "high". Sturdiness: The material are well made. Once together, I loaded the kayak by dragging the front end to the front of the cart in the first picture (I saw a video review that showed this - ingenious), then pulled it up and over - the cart settled nicely in the middle of the cart. Next, you take the two cam straps and tie the kayak on. Cam straps are very long so they should cover everything. Note: I'm not a fan of cam straps - I like ratchet types but Wilderness Systems thoughtfully put a heavy piece of leather/cloth to avoid the metal scratching the yak. Performance: simply awesome. While my kayak was not loaded at 67 lbs, maneuvering this was a piece of cake. I took it all over my driveway then over my very thick lawn (small hills). I also liked how the wheels allow you to pivot circularly in place (makes it easy to move in any direction). I just hand tightened the cam straps but that worked out just fine with no slippage. I haven't yet tried a major hike yet, but am I convinced this puppy will do trick nicely. At 200 bucks, it's one of the costliest carts out there but you get what you pay for here. If you intend on any kind of heavy kayak hauling, make the the investment!

this is a great canoe cart or kayak cart easy to roll across sand or dirt not crazy about the straps you get i used a set of rachet straps and it worked great well worth the money

Bought this for my old town sportsman’s PDL 110. I went through a lot of kayak carts and should have just spent the money on this cart from the start. The wheels clear the hull which was a concern when ordering, no rubbing. It’s sturdy, stable, and quality. Wish it was a little easier to store in the truck, maybe disable or break down, it’s a little big to pack.

I bought this trolley recently for my 9'5" Perception Tribe sit-on-top kayak after I'd bought a smaller, fold-up style trolley at Dick’s only to discover that my boat's tri-form hull shape didn’t sit evenly on that style of trolley (had to look up “tri-form hull,” so if you aren’t sure what type of hull your boat has, highly recommend doing research like I did before you buy any style of trolley). That’s probably the best compliment I can give this Wilderness Systems model; its two adjustable bunks cradle the bottom of my boat perfectly. I did notice that after three days of use, they had both shifted about three inches down the axle from where I’d originally set them, which was weird because the wing-nuts holding the bunk arm mounts to the axle bar had not loosened at all, but I loosened the wing-nuts, slid the arms back to where I’d originally set them, and all was fine. I was using the trolley to get my boat the 3-4 block distance from our Florida rental house to the public boat ramp, so it was rolling on asphalt or concrete the entire time. The wheels and lashing strap did their job great--I felt confident pulling the boat behind me without having to look back and check that everything was still holding together. Now, for my criticisms of this product: 1. When I disassembled it for the drive back home from Florida, I discovered that the two bolts that run through the clam shell pieces and bunk arms (basically, the two bolts that, with the wing-nuts screwed on, hold the entire trolley together) had already started to rust. This was after only six days’ use (while I was out kayaking in the bay, I’d bike-lock the trolley to a power line post at the public ramp, so the trolley had minimal direct contact with saltwater). Seems kind of shabby to me for bolts to rust so fast, and I haven’t been to the hardware store yet to look for replacements. I hope they aren’t some super-rare length and width! 2. The top part of two bunk pieces where your boat sits are foam-covered, and when I was hosing the trolley down before disassembling it, I noticed that tiny cracks had started to appear in certain places in the foam. Again, after only six days’ use? Who knows--maybe in three years’ time they won’t have gotten any worse. I’m thinking about buying a pool noodle to cover the bunk arms with so I can protect against further cracking, but for this product’s price point buyers should not have to make a single modification. 3. This might not be a problem every user will have, but for me it has proven really tricky to mount the boat and easily strap it on without the trolley rolling backward or forward, since it has no kickstand to keep it in place while you’re laying the boat down on it. Especially on uneven concrete terrain (the boat ramp, for me), if I didn’t lift the kayak onto the trolley and set it down really quickly and forcefully, the trolley wanted to seesaw and start rolling either towards me or away from me (once it rolled down into the water and I had to chase it before it floated away). If you’re mounting the boat on flat ground, some kind of chock accessory (I used a pair of small rocks) kind of helps solve this problem, but I struggled more often than not to get the boat mounted and lashed successfully on the first try. When I had a second pair of hands helping me, it was much easier, but beware that if you’re a solo boater, you might have some trouble finessing your boat onto the trolley. The product video provided by the Wilderness Systems company makes it look way easier than I found it to be. Not sure this trolley is worth the current price point on Amazon (which has gone up a lot since I bought mine back in February), given what I’ve learned in using it. Overall, though, it did what I bought it to do and, once I’d gotten the dang boat up onto it and lashed securely, it made getting my boat from house to water really easy. Hope this is helpful!

I have attempted using a couple of different cheaper ($40-$60) folding carts with my kayak. I often found the carts wouldn't stay in place and would also collapse or slide off in any kind of rougher terrain. I primarily fish different creeks and rivers that don't always have the best put in locations. This cart has truly been a champ at getting my kayak from the truck to the water. When I have all my gear on the kayak it is right around 100 pounds but with the cart just behind the center of the boat, it pulls with very little resistance. The assembly is pretty straight forward and it does store upside down in the rear of my kayak fine while leaving room for a medium dry bag and my lunch. Once the load rails are adjusted to the grooves in the bottom of the kayak's haul, you are able to pull the kayak around smooth ground without a strap with no issues. I still utilize the strap when going up/down hills or over rough ground. If you are in the market for a good kayak cart and have a heavier sit on top fishing kayak, don't waste your money trying the other ones and just start here. Also, before you use a post style scupper cart be sure to check with your manufacturer. Most kayaks warranty will not cover any damage caused by this style of cart and they can also be difficult to load.

Warning to All: This item does NOT fit all Wilderness Kayak storage hatch! The description on Amazon and on Wilderness is inaccurate. I ordered the cart and kayak at the same time. Though due to shipping delays, I did not get my kayak to test it out before return date was up. I assumed both items are Wilderness product, it was a safe call to keep thinking it can be stored as the description and video states on BOTH sites! Wrong! I’ve a Pungo 120. I tried to configure this to make it fit but fell short by 3-4ins in clearing the hatch to fit inside. The only items that were able to fit were the tires and the bolts. The handle bar, not so much. Do NOT make the same mistake and assume the item will fit just because it’s made from the same brand. Do not order ahead of time and let it sit in a corner in anticipation it will work. Luckily, I was able to get a partial refund for this item through Amazon, as Wilderness would not and could not assist with the issue. Charged a restocking fee. Do not want anyone have to deal with this issue and just in case Wilderness doesn’t update their description and video, along with Amazon, I thought I’d post my product review for this item. Item is nice and sturdy! Rolls well, easy to break down and put back together in a few minutes. However, do confirm with Wilderness Cart will fit your kayak! It certainly did NOT fit mine.