2019Cases/Carts/Stands and Transport forum
Experience with Inovativ Scout and Voyager carts for equipment transport
What the thread found
- The Scout 37 can accumulate wear over time including bearing replacements and shelf cracks when used frequently in vehicles and on uneven terrain
- Added rear handles and drawers to a Scout 37 improve functionality for longer productions
- The Voyager EVO Scout 37 features an adjustable top shelf height that accommodates large cases more easily than fixed shelf designs
- The Voyager has built-in carrying handles, reducing the need for separate soft bags
- Folding latches positioned on short sides of the Voyager prevent protrusion damage when moving through tight doorways
- The Voyager uses a dovetail wheel attachment system instead of traditional mounting
- Wheel locking mechanism on the Voyager provides clearer locked/unlocked indication
- Both Scout NXT and Voyager models scratch relatively easily during use
- The Steadicam mast on the Voyager EVO requires removal when folding the cart due to single crossbar connection points, whereas the older NXT model allowed mast to remain attached
- Attaching a large accessory bag to the non-sled side of the cart provides additional storage and counterweight balance
Depends on
- Experience with Scout 37 NXT spans 2+ years while Voyager EVO experience was very limited at time of reporting
- Scout 37 durability issues may be specific to high-use environments with frequent transport and uneven ground
- Steadicam sled cushion and vest hanger compatibility varied depending on sled model and docking bracket