DIY Pulk Sleds

When I winter camp I typically take more gear than I can haul on my back. This means that I have to tote it in 2 or more trips to my campsite. Pulk sleds are often used by arctic/antarctic travelers or the Ski Patrol.

Enter the Pulk sled. Rather than just using a rope to pull, Pulk sleds employ a rigid pole system that allows you to tow your gear without it hitting you when you go downhill.

Theoretically I should be able to get my gear to the campsite in only one trip.
Rather than purchasing a pricy, pre-made Pulk, do it yourself (DIY) and make one.

There are numerous considerations in designing your Pulk:

• Do you use a padded belt or just rope for a harness? 
• Should poles be configured in parallel, a triangle or crossed?
• How do you attach the poles to the sled?
• Should you have runners on your sled?

The best designs employ the KISS principle. To help with these design decisions, I've compiled a list of resources you could use:

• Boys' Life article "Making a backpacking sled"
• The Penultimate Pulk Sled blog
• Gear Reviews: Eds Wilderness Systems Ski Pulk 
• EWS Systems Pulk Booklet

Comment below if you come up with an awesome design or another online resource. Please don't hesitate to share your experiences with Pulka dancing.