Benpacker vs Wheelie vs Monowalker - hiking trailers review

[@mukiker]

My Benpacker is for sale for 499 Euro, with free shipping in the EU. Please contact me at [e-mail].

[@mktwatcher]

This is an excellent comparison and review of the different types of pull behind hiking trailers I've seen. Thank you the effort you put into this and for sharing it with us.

[@WoodRanger138]

I'm 65 and considering a trailer. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS!

[@sinaalex7577]

Hey hey. You are a real genius. This is finally a serious and thoughtful comparison of trailers. It's not simply advertising something, but instead seriously comparing the pros and cons of different systems. THIS video is really helpful for making a decision about a trailer. Thanks a lot.

[@ike8236]

Every other video just sells you the trailer but you've pointed out and shown all the disadvantages, thanks mate you've just saved me wasting money on one. Best trailer video by far, cheers.

[@blueyonder1233]

Excellent work. Provides much practical information. Promotes thinking of further improvements that could be made. Rerouting the disc brake cable & a detachable, expandable axle so wheels could be removed in backpack mode & axle width varied depending on condition of trail. Maybe an option to vary wheel angle. Whatever, I hope the manufacturers take onboard the information you have put forward. Thank you.

[@dzondzondzon]

Great video with lots of practical info ... we wanted to build something like the monowalker for a long trip with children, but after I saw this, we will build something with 2 wheels :) Vďaka!

[@geejayndrsn]

Thank you. At first I thought you were anti-trailer and was annoyed but your review was completely fair and balanced. I was trying to find a monowalker because it seemed like it would be better in narrower trails. That is probably true but the instability seems to outweigh this advantage by a lot. I am no longer looking for a monowalker. You should look at the trekers friend from Australia. I think it is what I am going to get.

[@alandiaz3686]

Great bloody video Mate. Thank you very much for making it. For the effort and time and love it took to make it. cheers ❤🎉

[@kayakcobber524]

Walk for a few years with a trailer....tried mono but did not like it. Prefer two wheels. After pulling thousands of KS I stopped a few years ago and only push it. So much easier. Even went over the tops of the Pyrenees with it but as they say: don't try this at home! FB kayak cobber I used it for over 20000+ KS now or even more. Works good enough on and off-road.

[@nealcleveland4417]

Good evaluation , thanks. I hike more open country and high desert. The load carrying ability really makes a difference when you have to pack all your water.

[@mukiker]

Yes, this is definitely a good use case for a trailer.

[@davidbutler1825]

Thank you so much! You thought of so many important details, many of which I have been mulling over in my own mind. You have literally answered all of my questions!

[@Itstimetogogo]

This was an extremely thorough review, I found it very helpful! Thank you.

[@samhadrios]

So many precise informations. Thank you very much! Now I'm almost ready to build a prototype !

[@mukiker]

Have a look at Hipstar.

[@rrcaniglia]

Outstanding review and analysis. Thank you. I’m getting old, but still want to be active. I’ve been thinking about getting a trailer and your video has helped me decide.

[@retiredpd]

Excellent review thank you for taking the time and sharing your thoughts on this with all of us 👍👍

[@annettesuterswiss]

Great comparison between different trailers. Very helpful, guys, thanks 🙏🏼

[@melton3448]

Merci pour cette excellente présentation et test très poussé du chariot Benpacker!.

[@mukiker]

There is a new one called Hipstar. Wheelie will be also good if you don’t pull it across fallen trees.

[@petermican]

Thanks for your insights into trailers, very eye-opening, I always thought a mono-wheel trailer would be the way to go ... that would have been an expensive experiment ;-)

[@markifi]

this is the most informative on the topic review I've seen so far

[@danwesson2485]

I have the Dixon Rollerpack. Small version at just 7 pounds. Always wanted a two wheeled version for the weight distribution aspect. But two wheels don’t work on foot paths. Mine does take about 90 seconds to convert to backpack, and 30 seconds quicker if you leave the wheel on. Overall, I’m happy with my purchase. Two wheels, bigger and heavier versions you stop the gains pretty quickly. Terrific video btw 👍

[@saltlakestories]

Amazing review on the topic and very helpful.

[@WECR]

Fabulosa revisión, explicación y argumentación de lujo y bien probada, ¡se agradece!, gran calidad del vídeo, ¡le felicito jóven!. 👍🇨🇱👋

[@WECR]

¡La mejor investigación documentada con hechos que hé visto!, ¡felucitaciones por tán excelente trabajo y gracias por su esfuerzo estimado!. 👏👍

[@waltermaner5265]

Masterful review and great example for other reviewers to emulate

[@Waldschrat666]

Danke für das Video!Wie ich sehe hattet Ihr viel Spaß👍🏻😅!!!Man darf aber auch nicht vergessen,dass man die Trailer auch hätte schieben können(unter Hindernissen hindurch zb.).Eine rote Strecke,wie diese,wird auch eher selten mit Trailer gelaufen!Hinzu kommt dass man,mit Trailer,nicht die ganze Zeit den Rucksack auf dem Rücken hat und somit abends auch nichts so große Rückenschmerzen!Ich persönlich nutze den Burley Nomad mit Walking/Hiking-System…!Es gibt nicht den „Perfekten Trailer“!!!Jeder Trailer bringt Einschränkungen mit sich!Dennoch…geiles Video!👍🏻🍻👍🏻

[@williamchristy3063]

4-wheel trailers - like the Hawk Crawler - keeps all the weight on the wheels. All you do is pull or push the game cart along. For snow conditions, a Smitty sled works great for hauling things around.

[@clayguinard3651]

Hello... I really enjoyed your very honest and well thought out review.... I'm from Maine in Northeast USA.... We have thousands of miles of trails that will be very trailer friendly..... I'm saving my money now so I can buy one... Why I want to have one of these instead of a bicycle it because I'm a bicycle you get saddle sores and I think this is just more convenient most of my walking will be on the road or on well-maintained trails so I wouldn't be in the situation that you that you was in that you talked about... if you were to ever decide you wanted to go overseas and you come to the United States you could go to northern Maine and there are just like I say thousands of miles of trails you can get maps for these trails and I think you would really enjoy spending six months over here hiking with your trailer. My name is clay and again I really enjoyed your video I hope you do more videos with more adventures because very few or I should say there really aren't any videos of people with these trailers nobody has he's trailers over here and I think it would be a really good thing for you to publicize these with your adventures...

[@mukiker]

I am happy you liked my review. I had to do it because when I was considering to buy a trailer, there were no independent reviews on the internet. Certainly not involving multiple trailers. So I had to do the review :)

[@marcusjohn-ferry8696]

How have your hikes been?

[@jorisbartlema5091]

Thank you sooo much. This was top notch informative! Very helpfull

[@sabinee.7942]

Great, Riesendank, genau das habe ich gesucht.

[@patriciagoverstesch6935]

Thank you so much for this very helpful information!!

[@hannehanskov7560]

great video,very useful and i like you explain why you think something is good or bad.and it is easy to see you really put an efford into it. 😊😊👍

[@SimpliciusTeutsch]

Thanks a lot for this great review. You helped me a lot.

[@WillieMakeit]

US forest code. trails are cut with 18" foot patch and 4 ft x wide by 8 ft high brush clearing. I feel the 18" foot path is most important when choosing a trailer. And a skid plate mounted between the wheels for double wheel trailers

[@mariecandeias7355]

Very enlightening video. Many things I never thought of. Thank you for all the information and it was a wonderful video. Best regards

[@michaelmccloud2047]

Very informative. I wish double wheel trailers were made narrower so that it would work better on single track trails. It would be great if a skid plate protected the break mechanism and worked better for tree crossing. Thanks for your efforts

[@mukiker]

Re narrower - I am not sure about Wheelie since I did not try it. Benpacker could be made 5cm narrower and a huge backpack would fit in. But if you would want to make it even narrower, you would need to have tall protections next to the wheels. This would add weight - major problem. I think trailers should be lighter. My bicycle trailer Topeak Journey has just 5kg. Benpacker comes in at 8.5kg. Maybe the design results in a bigger weight but I do believe it could be lighter.

[@CharlesHarpolek4vud]

I wash my muscle son with the proper technique he was taught try to get a backpack onto his back. I was fearful for his health as his face turned red and the struggle was obvious. I already had what I thought was a maximum load on my back. The whole trip I dreamed of a cart.

[@lamarwilliams185]

Thanks for the video. You just made me decide to make informed videos also. Keep up the good work.

[@andrewrobb633]

Fabulous review thanks for taking the time to do it.

[@threedot141]

Thank you for a very comprehensive review!

[@remjax1]

I think using a trailer is only valid IF you are carrying more weight than you can on your back. If you can carry it on your back the just a backpack is fine, but once the weight gets more than you can carry the trailer comes into its on

[@geriannroth449]

Thanks for the honest unbiased review

[@MrStanwillis]

Use these trailers when you're seventy years old on a realistic hike. It would be great just weight a few years. Thank you.😊😊😊😊 The noise pulling the trailer would distract the bears, wolves and cats.😅

[@user-pc1vv2vn8l]

I disagree with this video. The author wasn’t hiking in America, where, it is more common to have maintained trails in general. Second, the author didn’t include a mono wheel trailer with disc brake and independent hip attachment system with ridgid frame design for cargo.

[@ApocGuy]

the pack should have optional straps to carry over difficult terrain . i've made my own, with straps, and never ha much problems with it. although the video has its points: those carts werent made for rough terrain. they are fantastic on relatively smooth trails and roads.

[@1framistan]

I am age 66 and want to go do some minor hiking on EASY trails just for fun. Back pack is out of the question. I wouldn't make it 500 meters using my back. I will carry a small chair so I can sit down and rest every once in a while. I'm thinking might just use an old wheelchair or a walker. I'm not going to do any mountains at my age. Thanks for the very well made video.

[@willek1335]

How did the hikes go?

[@billjenkins2503]

Trailers are not allowed on many trails' especially backpacking trails(National Parks)

[@dalestrnad1]

Great work!

[@preppysquirrel9712]

I am thinking that a single wheel with two additional smaller assist wheels, sort of like bicycle training wheels might be a hybrid that could be the best of both. The training wheels could be flipped down to be lower than the mono wheel for some terrains.

[@anonymousf454]

Hell if you could add some kind of small motor that would be evrn better. You stand on the axle of the smaller two wheels and ride it when you can, push it when you cant ride, have motor assist when going uphill, back pack it when you have to, and have a pully system to winch it up if you need to climb something.

[@jeremycastleberry]

this is the most realistic video i've seen

[@insanogeddon]

What do you think about the Dixon Rollerpack?

[@mukiker]

Hard to tell without testing. The experience with the Monowalker is that you have to hold the handle bars. Otherwise it it tipping over. I am guessing the same would apply to Dixon. I had a brief look at some of the review videos. To me it seems it is unstable sideways. But I may be wrong. Maybe they solved the problem in some way.

[@insanogeddon]

@@mukiker With your experience do you think a push only model would be functional like: www.honeybadgerwheel.com/

[@FoxtrotGear]

Trying to find something like the Benpacker in the US. How much further do you think a trailer would allow you to travel vs just a backpack?

[@mukiker]

Hm. It depends if you only carry stuff for yourself. In such case spend 1k on ultralight gear and you will not need a trailer. If you carry stuff for your family, the trailer can make a big difference.

[@sergeyromanov5131]

Thanks for the info. I want to make a trailer myself, is there anything else you can recommend to the manufacturer?

[@mukiker]

Make an angle like Wheelie has. Don’t make the handle bars straight.

[@victorcaceres9603]

I have looking for a "walking" trailer for some time. I hope you are open to continuous improvements. This seems to me to be a first generation model. Would recommend "Airless" wheels. This would result in lower maintenance and no air pump=less weight required. Otherwise, very impressive!

[@AAkCN1]

Thank you. I liked your insights! :)

[@WildJohan]

Thanks for a thorough and helpful review! I see that Monowalker now has the option to put a rack on the wheel, which opens up to put a lot more of the weight on the wheel, reducing the weight you have to carry. Do you think this would also change the possibility to walk without holding the handles?

[@mukiker]

Wild Johan Watch out. I have the tire rack - I just installed it without the pipes. See my other video about Monowalker only. It is decreasing the stability even more - you have to balance weight on the left and right side of the tire rack. Annoying.

[@WildJohan]

@@mukiker OK, thanks! Watching Canadian Prepper kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKLJpn2JgqmNnLs and he seems pretty happy with it and he walks without holding on to the handles quite a bit. But maybe with light load and easy trails?

[@mukiker]

@@WildJohan sorry I missed your question. Yes, those videos from Canadian Prepper. They convinced me to buy Monowalker. I regard them as false advertising after my personal experience with Monowalker.

[@deafisraeltiesroyalshepher6866]

@@mukiker - 😊 ok.

[@SolarizeYourLife]

Too bad monowalker is not available and is way too expensive... You may be able to stabilize handsfree if you have a crisscross straps added the top of trailer to the harness...

[@dannymoss4599]

What's nice about the trailers is that with a bicycle in a shift you can carry more and go faster.

[@dannymoss4599]

I carry everything a backpacker carries and more such as a cot, solor charging system for bicycle. And in cold climates I'll bring along a tent stove

[@mukiker]

Hi Danny. I tested 3 different bicycle trailers. My conclusion is the same as with the hiking trailers - if you only carry stuff for yourself, you shall better invest into ultralight equipment and avoid a trailer altogether. It provides a lot of additional resistance for a bicycle.

[@Dieiamgi]

Couldnt you drag it underneath the tree? Also, thank you for such a great review!

[@mukiker]

Sometimes yes. Most of the time there are branches on the bottom which block the passage.

[@nepalesenomad1195]

cool stuff, thanks for sharing.

[@BosisofSweden]

I think you have mounted the handlebars of the Monowalker upside down. I also notice that you don't have a belt on your backpack. You carry the weight of the backpack with that belt so I assume it would be easier with one.

[@mukiker]

Yes, the bars are upside down. It worked better for me like that. Have a look at my video only about Monowalker.

[@BosisofSweden]

@@mukiker oh, okay!

[@AlanAlanAlanDave]

All great info if you know the type of trip you are looking to make. What about an all-rounder!, for instance in a long term survival never coming home scenario, SHTF, where you don't know where you will be going.

[@johnleca]

Yes absolutely the best review.

[@chadliggett286]

Brother, Awesome video but monowalker is the way to go! It clears the ground because it taller and isn't dragging it belly! Best Regards!

[@mukiker]

Maybe. Did you see my other video only about the Monowalker?

[@chadliggett286]

@@mukiker I just watched the monowalker video it was at winter time? Why didn't you use crampons to go up hill if you aren't getting traction! I bet the two really suck through snow! Best Regards thank you for responding back.

[@ICPLRC]

The year is 2021: You spared me to take out my cryptovaluta gains and spared me for around 2k euro. Is seems like carrying a backback is still the most optimal solution... So sticking to lightweight gear and backpack is the best.

[@mukiker]

Yes, ultralight gear is the first step. Once you spent some 1k for it, and it is too heavy for some reasons, then it makes sense to have a look at the traliers if you move in the appropriate landscape.

[@BoBurson]

Great video. Thank you!

[@oorandur7686]

Canadian Prepper made some good videos about Monowalker.

[@mukiker]

He is a distributor of the product. I have one video dedicated to Monowalker. Pls have a look.

[@ruzzaruzza]

super useful

[@bones987123]

ya... no...looking at them..now i know why theres ultra light nuts...lol

[@toshey2]

good comparison video, but i think you forgot one huge issue, you didn't took weight into account. basicaly, it's nonsense to cary mono/two wheels if your payload is less than 20kg or even more depending on your body strength. just my opinion, cheers.

[@mukiker]

Yes, absolutely true. Spending 1000 Euro on ultralight gear shall be the step #1, not spending that amount on the trailer first. Trailers shall come only after UL.

[@mukiker]

For me, the trailer makes sense above 15kg, not 20kg. But the trail has to be easy. Otherwise it is better to avoid trailers.

[@toshey2]

off course cause you are pro hiker dude, i'm an amateur, hiking short trips on easy terrain with my kids. we carry lots of non pro equipment for camping, 30-50 kg, even dog food. i think wheels are better for amateurs than professionals and i'm thinking of making a monowalker myself because of the forementioned.

[@4K68]

Very nice video. What are you carrying at14:09 ?

[@mukiker]

4K68 that’s not me :) I guess it is a gas bomb for a mountain cabin in High Tatras.

[@lonrey8021]

Seeing used camping mono walker

[@CB9I3H0U]

Hello. Do you still have your MW? How about sell it? Let me please know. Thx.

[@mukiker]

Sold long time ago.

[@kennethroose1323]

Where can you purchase these

[@mukiker]

Pls try googling the manufaturers” eshop. I am not reselling them.

[@Jungskeptiker]

One should just pusth the trailer below the tree and pull it on the other side of the tree.

[@mukiker]

Yes, ideally. But usually there are branches stretching down.

[@leroygrayjr.2957]

Hi,..anyone can make something easy look hard. Adding lightweight wheels to a backpack frame can make a camping trip much easier. Using modern technological advances in order to make camping and life easier should be taught as common sense 101. My thoughts

[@joannekeefe426]

Maybe bikepacking

[@marktompkins3180]

Should have the option of a centered third wheel, or the means to centre one wheel and remove one wheel, or shift it out of the way.

[@cobragoose6313]

I think a better design in general would be if the two wheels were one in front of the other instead of side by side. Make the front wheel steerable. Maybe put a seat or something in the middle so you could ride down hills. Maybe too complex but it would be neat if you could ride on the trailer and propel it forward on flat ground too, like a little pulley something to spin the back wheel.

[@mukiker]

Yes, I was thinking how to add wheels from the kids wheel chair in order to be able to ride down a hill :)

[@cherrymansk]

KZbinr!

[@razdwa8451]

2:09 Are you Slovak?

[@mukiker]

Yes

[@razdwa8451]

@@mukiker Nice movie. I am Ukrainian and Polish. I understand Slovak language. My English needs dictionary help. Write in Slovak. Do you sell trekking trailers?

[@mukiker]

@@razdwa8451 no, I don’t resell trailers.

[@razdwa8451]

@@mukiker Máte vlastný blog alebo iba kanál KZbin?

[@mukiker]

@@razdwa8451 no blog, sorry.

[@michaelgriffin3230]

I find this comparison a joke, when you made this video monowalker was just getting started....Just like any other company they need time to improve. Your 2 wheeled trailer when it first came out it was terrible but over time it improved also. Today monowalker has a full harness and can be carried on back as well

[@mukiker]

Michael Griffin pls search for Monowalker on youtube. The oldest video is seven years old I guess. Yes, Monowalker can be rebuilt to be carried. Try it :)

[@michaelgriffin3230]

@@mukiker but it wasnt released till end of 2017 start of 2018...but since then they have changed the entire build...Dont want to get in a argument, just saying give them time to make improvements.

[@mukiker]

Michael Griffin the original MW used a wooden plate. I had the next version with metal parts. MW is well built. The problem is in the concept. Single wheel design is good for a bicycle trailer but not for a hiking trailer in my opinion.

[@michaelgriffin3230]

@@mukiker Ya and 3rd version is alum and carbon. I havent had any troubles using it

[@michaelgriffin3230]

@Patriot Jefferson thats same issue I had with dbl wheels. I ordered one of the new monowalkers, they even sent me the wide base for bigger loads. But havent used it. to me the harness is a must makes it hands free when walking. Some people say that it tips over to the side, but I have never had this problem with the harness. Also you can carry 2.5x the weight over the double wheels I also have the optional aftermarket like ski's that mount to sides of wheels...used this when I went to Northern part of India mountains and hiked over mountains down into Bangladesh But like I say everyone has their own opinions. Also for boulders I took a old skid plate from a dirtbike and mounted it at the bottom of the curve of the monowalker

[@Natururin]

a

[@marktompkins3180]

Switch between 1 ir 2 wheels as required

[@tomh4658]

Think monowalker basically did an exit scam.. they tell you you can preorder their new model since 2020 and it seems some people did but no word on if those were ever delivered. No word from the company either when you try to contact them by any way including phone