Sir:
I have a bad back and knew I would have to have more than a small back pack. So I found a game cart on eBay that will haul up to 800 lbs. It has a steel frame and two hard rubber tires (no air) on each side, a canvas sling for packing items, and only cost around $100. I can pack a lot on it in waterproof bags, cover with a tarp and bungee it down and it works great. Goes right over rocks, logs, etc with just a little help. I can push it or pull it, and can even haul an injured person on it if necessary. It still stresses my back but surprisingly not as bad as a heavy backpack, and I can keep going a lot longer. Meanwhile, I can use it as a garden cart or for moving heavier things around the property. Since I would be bugging out with a partner and we have practiced with the game cart, I feel it could be a big help if we have to bug out on foot, depending on circumstances and weather. On the downside, it will leave somewhat of a trail on all but the hardest ground, and that’s not a good thing.
I’ve looked at a lot of canvas wheeled suitcases, and came to the conclusion I could use one of those if necessary. So I made a wooden frame for one after removing the plastic wheels and attached heavy duty swivel wheels to it. Then I replaced the plastic pull handle with some heavy nylon pull straps attached to the wooden frame, along with a wood handle. After that I sprayed the whole suitcase with waterproofing spray several times .I also cut down a pair of old skis and they can be screwed down to the frame rather quickly if its snowy weather. – Prepper in the Rockies