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Monowalker - the hiking cart

Your all-terrain marvel for reducing your gear's load on your body by 50-70%

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Monowalker - the hiking cart

Monowalker - the hiking cart

Monowalker - the hiking cart

Monowalker - the hiking cart

Monowalker - the hiking cart

Your all-terrain marvel for reducing your gear's load on your body by 50-70%

Your all-terrain marvel for reducing your gear's load on your body by 50-70%

Your all-terrain marvel for reducing your gear's load on your body by 50-70%

Your all-terrain marvel for reducing your gear's load on your body by 50-70%

Kai Fuchs
Kai Fuchs
Kai Fuchs
Kai Fuchs
1 Campaign |
Freiburg, Germany
$6,273 USD $6,273 USD 5 backers
4% of $156,620 Fixed Goal Fixed Goal
 

Monowalker Fatmate – the hiking cart that carries your outdoor gear!

Performance that rocks

When developing the Monowalker Fatmate hiking trailer, we had one goal in mind - to be self-sufficient, far away from civilization, with equipment and food for days on foot, and to get along comfortably despite the heavy weight of the equipment and difficult terrain. The Monowalker Fatmate is not only made to hike in alpine terrain, but as well suitable for expeditions in the tundra, desert, or the Scandinavian Fjell without paths. But here it shows its real strengths. With the Fatmate, it does not matter if there is a path, if snowfields obstruct the way or the ground is muddy. With the 4 "(10 cm) wide Fattire tires (20”) you can move reliably over any terrain. The width of the tire prevents the trailer from sinking, even with heavy luggage and loose ground.

Technology that reduces your gear weight

Thanks to the special geometry of the Monowalker Fatmate, you will carry only half of your gear weight on your hips without sacrificing comfort or supply. The other half of the gear weight is on the rear wheel. With this advantage, any hike becomes a pleasure. By using the Fatmate rack, you can reduce the gear weight on your body by 70%.

Monowalker Fatmate without rack.

Monowalker Fatmate with rack.

Downhill and uphill hikes with the Monowalker cause less stress on your knees because you only carry half of your gear's weight; 45 kg (100lbs) equipment load is the comfort area for trained hikers. One-sided loads on the shoulder, neck or back muscles, such as those that can occur while wearing a very heavy backpack, are eliminated, even when carrying 40kg (88lbs) of gear or more with the Monowalker Fatmate. Thanks to the free-swinging suspension of the trailer on the Monowalker hip belt, the fully loaded MONOWALKER Fatmate will not affect your movement.

The Monowalker Fatmate is made for your hiking adventure!

For years now, the Monowalker has been used by our customers around the world - all of them on very different and often long outdoor adventures like Sandor Lau , https://www.sandorsoregontrail.com/ walking the Oregon Trail in the footsteps of the pioneers and the native people who came long before. In the documentation of “Sándor’s Oregon Trail” writer and filmmaker Sándor Lau walks from Missouri to Oregon in the footsteps of the pioneers and the moccasins of native people.

Prepper, product tester and trailblazer Canadian Prepper is one of the persons, I have to say thank you for awesome reviews on youtube. He was pushing the Monowalker Fatmate from the beginning. https://www.canadianpreparedness.com/

An early tester in the field was Mark Wood . Mark is an established polar explorer and adventurer who operates within the extremes of our planet. Accompanied by our Monowalker Fatmate, he has crossed Iceland from north to south in 20 days, carrying all his food and gear, a total of 110 pounds. http://markwoodexplorer.com/

Lucy Barnard, Australian in pursuit of becoming the first woman to walk the length of the Earth (the two american continents). https://tanglesandtail.com/ It bugged her that in the 35 years since it was first completed, no women had achieved the same feat… so she began to plan. Officially, three men have walked from Argentina to Alaska, and approximately 10 have walked variations but…only one (the first) has walked from the polar most extreme cities Three years on, she has walked the length of Argentina, Chile, Peru and Ecuador. Some say it’s an impossible dream – but she did it up to Ecuador, when the Corona crisis stopped her. The way she see it is that if he can, she can too. By using the Monowalker Fatmate, she was able to cross Chile and the Atacama Desert unsupported.

I am happy to see that long distance hiker Angela Maxwell, who crossed Australia,Vietnam,Mongolia, Georgia and Turkey with a two wheel bicycle trailer, converted to a hiking trailer switched to a Monowalker. Her travelblog is: http://www.shewalkstheearth.com/ Find out about her passion to walk and her motivation to carry all of her gear in a cart.

50,000 kilometers hitchhiking, across the oceans by ship and later on with a fresh born child in Mexico. "Weit. The story of a way around the world" is a colorful and particularly authentic movie about the extraordinary journey of a young couple who set off for the East, only to return home from the West three and a half years later in a threesome. Without flying and with a small budget in their pockets, they explore the world, always accompanied by curiosity and spontaneity. Coming back to Europe (Spain) they hiked back with the help of a Monowalker Fatmate, back to Germany.

The Monowalker is made for...

Hikers -who appreciate adventures in nature and don’t want to hike with heavy weight on their shoulders

Photographers & Documentary Filmmakers -who want to carry heavy gear and outdoor equipment

Hunters -who need to pull animals out of the woods

Bushwalkers -who want to do long distance walks, carrying water and food for many days without access to civilization for periods of time

Parents -who want to camp with their children but have too much to carry for 2-4 people.

Youth group leaders -who need to carry personal items plus group equipment

Disaster Control personnel -who need to carry heavy equipment on trails where vehicles are of no practical use

Worldtravelers -who like to carry gear for a year with more comfort

What is new

The new Monowalker is made of high strength aluminum tubes, drawn by a German tube maker. The newly designed handlebar unit is seamlessly adjustable in its height and width to fit various hip sizes and body heights. In just a few simple steps, you can transform the Monowalker to fit your body height and type.

Monowalker Harness

The Monowalker harness is made for pulling the Monowalker Fatmate hiking trailer and is available in two sizes.( Size S up to 88 cm (35”) / Size M up to 105 cm (41”) – size L starting at 105 cm (41”) ) You will find at the hipbelt three loops to fix the carabiner at a position that fits with your hip size. A fourth loop is made for pulling a two-wheel cart or a pulk. The new Monowalker harness has a fail proof magnetic fit to secure and release hikers from the trailer intuitively. It can only be opened in one direction by pulling on the flaps in an upward opposing direction, and in case of emergency the Fidlock buckle can be opened by pulling the emergency latch and will release the trailer within one second, even under a heavy load. A third buckle at the hipbelt frontside has as well panic release features. All can be opened within a second as well with tensile load in case of an emergency. Adjustable in the length, the shoulderbelts will fit any person. Those are attached with a magnetic-mechanical closure at the hipbelt and can be attached and detached within a second from the hipbelt. With help of the harness you may convert the hiking trailer as well to a packframe.

Packframe

Whether you have to fly to your destination or go to places not easily accessible by foot, the light-weight aluminum frame transforms in combination with the harness into a backpack frame and the wheel and handlebar unit will fit inside the duffle bag that can be ordered along with the Fatmate.

The rack

Are you planning on carrying extra heavy or bulky gear like water, food, camera equipment, bulky tents or even dog food for your furry friends? We have designed a Monowalker rack for this exact scenario. The Monowalker Fattire rack is an add-on rack with a payload of 30 kg or 66lb, designed for larger duffles with more volume than a bicycle sadlebag. Though it will fit regular bicycle saddlebags as well. The gear that is positioned on the rack, will be carried by 100% on top of the wheel axle and as a result it will reduce the weight on your hip belt by 70%.

The wheel

The 20” wheel will be build-up with the very light Alex Blizzerk 90 fattire rim and a hub with sealed SKF MTRX bearings. The MTRX bearings: the new standard in bearing technology

The Monowalker will run on the best available ball-bearing technology. The special features of these new ball-bearings: A polymer material is molded into the free space of the bearing, forming a narrow gap around the rolling elements and raceways, enabling the bearing to rotate freely. The polymer matrix has a porous structure, with millions of micro-pores, that hold the lubricating oil retained by surface tension. In operation, oil is released from the material into the narrow gaps between it and the bearing components, thus providing effective minimum quantity lubrication. Bearings filled with Oil are lubricated for the life of the bearing and contain two to four times more oil than bearings using a conventional grease fill. Solid Oil cannot be washed out and virtually fills all the free space, thus limiting the amount of dirt and contamination that can enter the bearing. The polymer filling physically supports integral seals, reinforcing their effectiveness under wash-down conditions

  • No lubricant washout
  • Solid Oil remains in the bearing
  • Lower risk of corrosion
  • Solid Oil protects the bearing components
  • Increased lubricant reservoir
  • The polymer matrix contains two to four times more oil than conventional grease fill
  • Longer lubricant life
  • MTRX bearings are lubricated for life
  • Protection against ingress of contaminants
  • Efficient seals prevent dirt from entering the bearing
  • Low environmental impact
  • With MTRX there is no lubricant leakage

Packsize & Content of delivery

The Monowalker Fatmate hiking trailer will be shipped in parts pre-assembled as shown in the picture. Don`t worry, a detailed assembly instruction is included in delivery and the brake cable is already assembled. Disassembled and packed the cart fits as well in a packraft or kayak, a bush airplane or stored in your truck in a travelbag. Length of the packed frame: 80cm (32”) Packsize of the wheel: 59 x 59cm ( 23x23”) , weight of the trailer : 9,8 kg (21lbs) , weight of the harness 1 kg (2,2lbs) Content of delivery: pre - assembled hiking trailer as shown below, with 3 sets of packbelts & harness (available in three sizes S-M-L)

The rewards

Please note for purchase tax and import information please look at the FAQ 1-3!

 Monowalker Fatmate hiking trailer - Receive one Monowalker Fatmate hiking trailer with the Monowalker harness ( includes the packframe option) and the 20" x4" fattire wheel with disc brake. (with packbelts) 

Monowalker Fatmate hiking trailer - Receive one Monowalker Fatmate hiking trailer with rack with the Monowalker harness ( includes the packframe option) and the 20" x4" fattire wheel with disc brake. (with packbelts)

Thank you - If you simply want to help our cause then choose this reward.You are really helping us to achieve our goals and we can`t thank you enough ! Please share our project and help us spread the word ! We will thank you with a T-shirt with Monowalker logo.

Choose your add ons

The Monowalker travelbag has a roll-up closure and is unique at this volume on the market. It will be closed first at the topside with velcro and then rolled. Inside and outside belts will compress your gear. All seams of the bag are high frequency welded and 100% waterproof The bag roll up closure will be sealed in a first step with velcro and then the roll clusure will be wrapped. The Monowalker travelbag can be packed tight with 140 l volume or up to 170 l. The bag has a wide opened mouth to fill the bag very comfortable with your camp gear. Due to this wide open space, you can easily carry as well cut meat from your hunt in this bag. L 90cm x 50 cm( 35”x19”)

Proudly engineered and manufactured in Germany

As hiker and adventurer with a love for the outdoors, I spend countless days, weeks and even months traversing different landscapes and countries. My company is run out of a small town located in the south of Germany, near Freiburg, right at the bottom of the mountains of the Black Forest. I feel fortunate to be able to call this place my home because the outdoors are my backyard, and I love to take advantage of it whenever I can. As mechanic and former product manager in the bike industry I` m passionate about anything that has two wheels that can carry me and my stuff. Working several years as Product Manager in the bicycle industry, I have the skills to realize larger productions. In the past years, I assembled the Monowalker Fatmate from my workshop in the old trainstation, named “Kingdom of Heaven”.

The specifications – selected parts for your adventure:

frame EN-AW 6061 aluminum tubes, laser cut and welded with CNC machined parts, anodized black engineered in Germany, manufactured in Germany & the Netherlands
plattform crosstubes EN-AW 6061 aluminum u-profile, laser cut, anodized black engineered in Germany, manufactured in Germany
handles EN-AW 6061 aluminum tubes, laser cut, anodized black engineered in Germany, manufactured in Germany
rack EN-AW 6061 aluminum tubes, laser cut and welded, anodized black engineered in Germany, manufactured in Germany
brake lever Microshift barend shifter BS-SR-M12 made in Taiwan
disc brake & rotor Bengal MB 700T mechanical discbrake, 6-bolt rotor 180mm, made in Taiwan
brake cable & housing and cable splitter Jagwire - KEB cable housing and stainless steel brake cable Cable splitter can devide the brake cable tool-free made in Taiwan
hub Fattire hub,for 6-bolt disc brake rotor black anodized, O.D. 135mm, 32 holes upgraded with sealed SKF MRTX ball bearings made in Taiwan
rim Alex rim Blizzerk 90 (406-84 /20"), anodized black made in Taiwan
spokes stainless steel, black, brass nipples made in Taiwan
Tire & inner tube Veerubber Mission Command 406-100/ 20"x4" with Kevlar protection belt inner tube with car valve made in Thailand
harness Padded hipbelt and shoulder belts, adjustable shoulder belts.Available in size S-M-L designed in Germany, manufactured in Italy

What is the money for ?

As you can see, we have equipped the Monowalker Fatmate with new features and even more durable technology. We're asking for your support in this campaign to get our production started. Your support will allow us  to purchase aircraft aluminum tubes, welding jigs, as well as other  brand new parts. Your pledge will help us to get the   production of the Monowalker started , and allow  us to finally  offer  this amazing, polished version of a tried and tested product to  you  and other outdoor enthusiasts ,to those that simply want a smarter way to carry their gear on their outdoor mission.

Evolution of the Monowalker

2016

Monowalker hiking cart made of birch plywood with handles of steamed ash wood

   
   

2016

 

2017 & 2018

Monowalker Fatmate -made of aluminum square tubes

   
   

2017 & 2018

Creation of the Monowalker travel bag with roll-up closure

Time schedule of the Monowalker production 2020

2019

Development Monowalker Fatmate modelyear 2020

   
   

2019

Requirements- adjustable handlebar in it`s width and height. Integrated rack design for duffles and side panniers

2019

Research and selection of manufacturer in the European Union

   
   

2019

Production will take place in the Netherlands, Germany, Italy

Spring 2020

Creation of a businessplan and cash budget, based on the quotes of selected manufacturer

   
   

Spring 2020

Review by a management consultant

June 2020

Creation of the Crowdfunding movie

   
   

June 2020

Indiegogo launch

July 2020

Production-go to manufacturer

   
   

September 2020

Pre-assembly Monowalke Fatmate

End of September 2020

Shipment by DHL worldwide

   

The price…

… hmm … a spoonful of sugar first: people have many modes of escape to their personal freedom, and all sorts of kit to facilitate adventure and exploration- none of it is cheap. To take just one comparison, if your mode of escape is a mountain bike, you might pay 1000 – 2000 – 5000 USD. A quality rucksack might set you back 150-450 USD. A Kayak will give you freedom and relief on water, but for 1500 USD or more. Here’s the medicine: by the laws of physics all the dynamic stresses of a rucksack load, in addition to your own body mass, go through your shoulders, neck, back, hips, knees, etc.For me as creator of the Monowalker Fatmate, those stresses result in intolerable, preclusive pain in my shoulders and neck. In this context, and taking into account the sheer quality of this all-terrain-marvel, the 1199,00 Euro price tag (incl. German sales tax for customers from the EU) respective 1007,00 €(price ex EU, e.g. USA, Canada or Switzerland) price tag of the Monowalker might seem really very reasonable. What are your knees and shoulders worth and experiences in the great outdoors ? Consider it is an investment in your future freedom … or, as the price to pay for a new lease of LIFE!”
 

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Monowalker Fatmate + rack

Currency Conversion $1,338 USD $1,411 USD (5% off)
€1,280 EUR
Receive one Monowalker Fatmate hiking trailer with the Monowalker harness in various sizes ( includes the packframe option) and the 20" x4" fattire wheel with disc brake. The Rack for side panniers or duffels is included. Thank you for your support!
Included Items
  • Monowalker Fatmate
  • Harness
  • Monowalker Rack
Estimated Shipping
September 2020
0 claimed
Ships worldwide.
Thank you for your Support!

Thank you for your Support!

Currency Conversion $57 USD $68 USD (15% off)
€55 EUR
THANK YOU - If you simply want to help our cause then choose this reward and support us with 55 € or more. You are really helping us to achieve our goals and we can`t thank you enough ! Please share our project and help us spread the word ! As an expression of gratitude we will send you the Monowalker Walk'n'Roll t-shirt.
Included Items
  • Monowalker Walk'n'Roll t-shirt
Estimated Shipping
September 2020
0 claimed
Ships worldwide.
VOUCHER 1: Rent a Monowalker

VOUCHER 1: Rent a Monowalker

Currency Conversion $152 USD $172 USD (12% off)
€145 EUR
RENT for 7 DAYS a Monowalker Fatmate with rack , harness,travel- & saddlebags for your vacations . Only available for supporters in the EU! If you decide to buy a Monowalker after your vacation (within 6 months), 50% of the rental fee will be credited. Return shipment belongs to the customer. (a deposit by Credit Card or Paypal is required)
Included Items
  • Monowalker Fatmate
  • Harness
  • Monowalker Rack
  • Monowalker travelbag
Estimated Shipping
October 2020
0 claimed
Ships to European Union, Germany
VOUCHER 2: Rent a Monowalker

VOUCHER 2: Rent a Monowalker

Currency Conversion $303 USD $345 USD (12% off)
€290 EUR
RENT for 14 DAYS a Monowalker Fatmate with rack , harness,travel- & saddlebags for your vacations . Only available for supporters in the EU! If you decide to buy a Monowalker after your vacation (within 6 months), 50% of the rental fee will be credited. Return shipment belongs to the customer. (a deposit by Credit Card or Paypal is required)
Included Items
  • Monowalker Fatmate
  • Harness
  • Monowalker Rack
  • Monowalker travelbag
Estimated Shipping
October 2020
0 claimed
Ships to European Union, Germany
VOUCHER 3: Rent a Monowalker

VOUCHER 3: Rent a Monowalker

Currency Conversion $455 USD $517 USD (12% off)
€435 EUR
RENT for 21 DAYS a Monowalker Fatmate with rack , harness,travel- & saddlebags for your vacations . Only available for supporters in the EU! If you decide to buy a Monowalker after your vacation (within 6 months), 50% of the rental fee will be credited. Return shipment belongs to the customer. (a deposit by Credit Card or Paypal is required)
Included Items
  • Monowalker Fatmate
  • Harness
  • Monowalker Rack
  • Monowalker travelbag
Estimated Shipping
October 2020
0 claimed
Ships to European Union, Germany
Monowalker Fatmate

Monowalker Fatmate

Currency Conversion $1,044 USD $1,103 USD (5% off)
€999 EUR
Receive one Monowalker Fatmate hiking trailer with the Monowalker harness available in various sizes ( includes the packframe option) and the 20" x4" fattire wheel with disc brake. Thank you for your support!
Included Items
  • Monowalker Fatmate
  • Harness
Estimated Shipping
September 2020
0 claimed
Ships worldwide.
2x Monowalker Fatmate + rack

2x Monowalker Fatmate + rack

Currency Conversion $2,676 USD $2,822 USD (5% off)
€2,560 EUR
Receive one Monowalker Fatmate hiking trailer with the Monowalker harness available in various sizes ( includes the packframe option) and the 20" x4" fattire wheel with disc brake. The Rack for side panniers or duffels is included. Thank you for your support!
Included Items
  • Monowalker Fatmate (2)
  • Harness (2)
  • Monowalker Rack (2)
Estimated Shipping
September 2020
0 claimed
Ships worldwide.

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