The cart worked just like I hoped. I had it loaded with maybe 75 lbs max, normal stuff...sleeping bag, tent, pad, duffel bags, food water, etc. I pushed/pulled it up and down the gravel driveway then took it over a couple small to med size downed trees, then up and down the deck stairs and over some small and large rocks, worked like a charm. I used bungie straps to secure the load but you could also use para card or one of those cargo nets or even a cargo bag designed for on top of a SUV. I'm happy with my purchase, its going in the back of the truck, lets just hope I never need to use it.