Once the wagon’s transported your load, it folds up into a compact size to pack into the back of a car or a garage without taking up too much space. The dependable Ozark Trail Utility Wagon is great for tailgating, trips to the beach, camping, grocery shopping and more. With 6.7 cubic feet of internal volume, this wagon fits more stuff than any of the other beach wagons we tested—while also clocking in at a middle-of-the-road 24.5 pounds.
The Mac Sports Heavy Duty Collapsible Folding All Terrain Utility Cart has the largest wheels and, at 6.7 cubic feet, the largest volume of any wagon we tested. This wagon easily folds and unfolds, and at 24.5 pounds, we found that it was simple to lift into the car after a long day in the sun. We have a few issues with this wagon—the telescoping handle can feel flimsy, and it costs around $50 more than the standard Mac Sports wagon. The skinnier wheels can dig into sand when weighed down. The Mac Sports wagon’s skinny rubber wheels, compared with larger-wheeled models we tested, sunk into the sand a bit during testing.
We also found that, even when fully open, the wagon bed doesn’t lie flat. The bare-bones ozark trail chair Uline Utility Wagon was not as highly rated as the Mac Sports wagons. Overall, I think it’s a wonderful idea to have everything in one place since I find that our beach or travel bag never seem to have enough room for everything anyways. You can find more information here on Walmart’s website about this awesome Wagon. We have to put one of the back seats down in order for it to fit.
The Mac Sports Beach Day Foldable Chaise Lounge Chair intrigued us – a wagon that was also a beach chair? It holds 100 pounds of stuff as a wagon, and 200 pounds of human as a chair. But unfortunately, we were disappointed that it was hard to roll in sand, the wagon basket didn’t hold much in the way of beach gear, and the chair wasn’t as comfortable as our other beach loungers. The Navatiee Collapsible Folding Wagon had a really high load capacity at 220 pounds, and brakes on the front wheels.
Looking for an easy way to haul and carry items during your next outdoor excursion. If so, choose the uniquely designed Ozark Trail Wagon with Tailgate and Extension handle. You will be able to haul items of all sizes and weights thank to the sturdy steel frame and set of heavy-duty oversized 7-inch wheels for traversing terrains of all types. In fact, with this wagon’s design, you will be able to conveniently transport up to 225 pounds. It also features an innovative folding tailgate so you can load and unload items effortlessly, as well as haul longer items. And to make hauling easier, this wagon has an extension handle.
We had to wrestle the cover onto the bulky rectangle and tug it down to get it on. One of the wheels came loose when one of our testers was carrying about 100 pounds of gear, which is well under the stated weight capacity. I spent 10 hours researching folding wagons (sometimes called utility wagons), first identifying popular models and looking at the technology involved. To find out which features people value most in wagons, I surveyed half a dozen individuals who regularly pull or push loads of stuff—from groceries to gardening supplies to toddlers. I also visited a handful of outdoor-gear stores to see what models they recommend. Looking for an easy way to haul and carry items during your next outdoor excursion?
However, we found the folding mechanism – which came up in the middle like a Pack ‘n Play – was not super smooth and the whole wagon felt stiff to control. If you were pulling 220 pounds, you’d need to be able to control the movement easily. The Sekey Folding Wagon Cart feels like a durable tank, built solid. It scored high marks for having an attractive price point, as well as having fabric that could be easily removed for washing (which the other wagons did not have).
And it comes with the same durable build of the standard Mac Sports wagon, but with twice the internal volume. If you intend to use your wagon primarily at the beach, we recommend the Mac Sports Heavy Duty Collapsible Folding All Terrain Utility Cart. And if you’re looking for a wagon designed to tote kids around in, see our guide to stroller wagons. Folding wagons can be useful tools for families, beachgoers, or really anybody who needs to tote a lot of gear from one place to another. News, reviews and guides to the best outdoor activities, holidays, products and courses.
This wasn’t too problematic when the wagon was carrying an average load (beach chairs, towels, drinks, and snacks). But with a kid or two added to the mix, this wagon’s wheels started to drag deeper. We think the Mac Sports wagon is fine for occasional beach use, especially if your gear is more bulky than heavy and you don’t have to travel too far to your spot.