Transport trolley & Accessories

Transport trolleys & accessories for photographers, when your equipment just has to come along

At the latest when the second heavy telephoto, the tripod and a slider are added, the backpack eventually reaches its limit. This is exactly where transport trolleys & accessories for photographers come in, as a rolling base station so you can focus on image composition instead of lugging gear around.

Who these transport trolleys really make sense for

If you’re only out and about with a small mirrorless camera, you probably don’t need this (yet). But: they’re ideal for nature photographers with heavy telephoto gear or extensive equipment for landscape photography, for wildlife sessions early in the morning, for beach shoots with half a studio in your luggage, or for wedding photographers who basically have to haul the entire trunk into the hotel.

Especially outdoors, on uneven paths, in sand, on wet meadows, it becomes clear whether a trolley just looks good or can really take a beating. Our selection is more the latter: robust, practically thought out, and designed so you don’t annoyedly shove it into a corner after the third outing.

Models & configurations

Eckla Beach Rollies & special configurations for nature photographers

A small focus in this category is special configurations of Eckla Beach Rollies for nature photographers. These carts are something like the station wagon among transport solutions: not glamorous, but incredibly practical. With wide tires that don’t immediately sink into the sand, sturdy frames for heavy telephoto lenses, and clever options for tripods, hides, gimbal heads & more.

Depending on the model, you can configure your gear so that from the parking lot to the hide or the coast you basically just push or pull. No more balancing three bags over your shoulder, no more “Wait, I have to go twice.” Just load everything on, strap it down, and roll.

Transport trolleys for heavy telephoto lenses and complete setups

If you’re out with 400mm, 500mm or 600mm, you know how quickly the weight explodes. A well-designed transport trolley takes exactly that part of the work off your hands. Many models offer:

• sturdy frame constructions for heavy telephoto equipment
• large, all-terrain wheels for forest paths, dirt tracks and the beach
• flexible mounting options for tripods, light stands and sliders
• ergonomic handles that don’t burn your hands even after longer distances

This way your trolley practically becomes a mobile base; you park it at your spot, set up in peace and still have everything within easy reach, from filters to rain covers.

Accessories

Accessories that turn a simple trolley into a photo tool

A bare trolley is good. A trolley with matching accessories is better. In this category you’ll find, among other things:

• padded bags and inserts so that delicate lenses are safely stored
• tension straps, mounts and adapters for individual setups
• weather protection solutions for rain, spray and dust
• additional padding, handles or supports for more comfort on long distances

Some things seem almost over the top at first glance, until you’ve once walked back to the car in pouring rain with completely soaked gear. After that, you suddenly really appreciate rain covers and well-sealing bags.

Use cases

Why a transport trolley is worth it for landscape photography

Especially with extensive equipment for landscape photography, when you’re carrying filter pouches, several bodies, a panoramic head, tripod, possibly even a drone and a thermos, a trolley makes the difference between “I’m about to give up” and “I’ll head to the next location.”

Instead of carrying everything on your back, you distribute the weight onto wheels—simple but effective. You arrive more relaxed, are more focused and have more energy for actual image composition. And, yes, sometimes also for the second or third spot of the day.

On the go, traveling, in everyday life as a photographer

Whether traveling, at outdoor shoots or on the way to your next assignment, a well-planned transport trolley saves you time, nerves and, in case of doubt, repair costs, because your gear is simply better protected.

Maybe you know the situation: airport, train station, trade fair grounds, long hotel corridors. With a well-thought-out trolley system you roll your complete photo equipment instead of lugging it in several trips. Especially if you’re a professional photographer!

Selection guide

How to find the right trolley for your setup

While browsing this category, you can roughly orient yourself using a few questions: How heavy is your telephoto gear really? How often are you out in the field, i.e. off paved roads? Do you need a compact, foldable trolley for the city and travel, or a robust beach-style cart for coasts, dunes and dirt tracks?

The clearer you are about where you’ll use it, the easier it is to find the right model.

Just shoot more relaxed

Transport trolleys & accessories for photographers are not a luxury toy, but a very pragmatic solution to a very real problem: too much gear, too few hands. Especially if you want to be out and about as someone ideal for nature photographers with heavy telephoto gear or extensive equipment for landscape photography, a well-thought-out transport solution quickly pays off.

Take your time looking around, put together your personal setup, from special configurations of Eckla Beach Rollies for nature photographers to compact trolleys for urban use, and let your equipment do the work for once. At least the carrying part.