One of the added benefits of having two of the wheels front and center came when folding the wagon for storage and transportation. The wheels are able to line up with the outer wheels, reducing the folded footprint and making it easier to pull the wagon even when folded. Another reason they became popular with families is that you can put your pet or kids in and take them for a ride! Not just practical but a ton of fun too! The first and most significant issue is the tipping risk we noticed when carrying heavy loads, and loads that went more than two feet over the top of the wagon. More specifically, we found that the Mac Sports wagon would tip if we turned the wheels to a 90-degree angle and pulled moderately hard on the handle.

At 265lb capacity, it’s the 2nd highest in the list, but probably offers the most value in terms of weight vs price. This is mostly due to the solid steel frame with cross bars that provides this superior strength in weight limitations. You can easily stuff your air tent or camping shower in this strong wagon and haul it to basecamp. Folding wagons are used to carry anything from tailgating gear (some will fit your favorite cooler!), to pets, and sometimes even your little ones. This means that one of the most important aspects of any wagon is the quality of materials used and sturdy construction.There was plenty to like about the Mac Sports wagon. However, there were a couple of issues we noticed during testing. Depending on what you are using it for, you will need a decent weight limit nonetheless. They vary from around 150 pounds on the low end, up to 265 and 300 pounds on the high end. For general camping and soft surface shopping or home use, 150 pounds would be ideal. For some heavy gardening, loading kids and heavy camping gear, you may need the 200 pounds plus models. Wheels Equally useful for gardening days, towing heavy tools and resources, etc. Also in and around the home, you may often see them being used for shopping, this is mainly because they alleviate the stress of carrying weight. With larger (8 diameter) treaded wheels, this wagon can also withstand a larger load (300 lbs) across various surfaces including dirt, grass, mud, gravel, sand and the like, without tipping over The EasyGoWagon 1.0 was the most expensive wagon we tested, and the most disappointing. The wheels on the EasyGoWagon made it difficult to traverse any terrain other than sidewalks and streets, and the material started to wear out about halfway through our testing period.

Another perk is room: a collapsible wagon for kids is basically a small playpen on wheels. You can even get oversized four-seat wagons like the Wonder Fold XXL that carry more kids than any stroller we’ve seen. Even strollers with lay-flat seats or bassinet attachments don’t have as much extra room as a wagon.

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For safety purposes, it has a seat-belt attachment and should only be used with children over 18 months, due to the height requirements. While all five of our finalists worked fairly well in our more general tests, The Mac Sports wagon also stood out as an overall winner because it combined durability and weight capacity with a tight turn radius and general ease of use. But in general, Mac Sports Collapsible Beach Wagon with Table is a straightforward model. It’s a no-BS beach wagon you can take out of your car, expand, load, and roll within minutes. You may notice already the huge wheels beneath, making it perfect for off-road terrain. We would use this one primarily for camping and the beach, for home and garden the previous model would probably suffice.

The design of the front wheels gives the wagon an exceptional turn radius while also somewhat reducing stability on sharp turns. In 2019 we compared the best double strollers with wagons. There are a few advantages wagons have over strollers. Before we even started testing the wagons, the Mac Sports – Heavy Duty stood out as a premium product. Both the metal frame and the fabric are sturdy and capable of handling more than 100 pounds of cargo. In our month of heavy testing, we saw no signs of wear and tear, which indicates that the wagon should last for years without any issues. Best beach wagon On the whole, if you have multiple kids but don’t need a double stroller every day, a wagon is a cost-effective and versatile way to let your older child take a break on your longer mall trips. It’ll also help you carry your shopping. Important features to consider The Costco wagon weighs 26 lbs, which isn’t super light so I wouldn’t recommend carrying it around but it’s fairly easy for most adults to lift in and out of a car trunk or storage area.

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These little wagons do heavy duty jobs, yet fold up so easily you can store one in a small car trunk. It’s on my family gear essentials list. They carry a ton of weight, the nylon is extremely durable, they have all terrain wheels and they’re easy to wash and keep clean. They are super handy for all kinds of outdoor events! Some extra features we enjoy on this model though are the adjustable handle, so you can adapt it to preferred heights, depending on your own height. You don’t want to be bent down too much. Then, the cup holders are a nice asset, to keep bottles and drinks safe and out the way while in transit.