

While it might seem like having four wheels in each corner would be more efficient, our testing found that having the two front wheels close to each other and, most importantly, directly connected to the steering handle, worked significantly better than the alternatives.

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The more we tested the five finalists, the more we came to appreciate just how much better the steering is on the Mac Sports wagon. While there was plenty to like about the Mac Sports – Heavy Duty, one thing that quickly stood out from the rest of the field was dramatically-better steering, courtesy of the large wheels and sharp turn radius this wagon is capable of. 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.

Both the metal frame and the fabric are sturdy and capable of handling more than 100 pounds of cargo. 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.īefore we even started testing the wagons, the Mac Sports – Heavy Duty stood out as a premium product. If you’re moving it over tougher terrain or carrying bigger loads it’ll meet your demands without complaints. Radio Flyer - 3-in-1 EZ-Fold Wagon with CanopyĮasyGoWagon 1.0 (discontinued) - 2.0 version availableīest overall: Mac Sports – Heavy Duty CollapsibleĪfter using all of the wagons extensively over a one-month period, we determined that the Mac Sports – Heavy Duty Collapsible Wagon was the best among our finalists for use on mud and sand. Best for kids: Radio Flyer – EZ Fold w/ Canopy.The runner-up Mac Sports – Utility Wagon comes at a lower price and is suited for light-duty uses like grocery shopping, and the Radio Flyer – EZ Fold with Canopy is our top pick for pulling around your kids.

Its durability and solid construction, combined with oversize wheels that allow it to easily handle tricky terrain, make the “heavy duty” description well-deserved. I hauled both of my sons along with beach gear like boogie boards, coolers, chairs, and endless amounts of sand toys.We took six top competitors over sandy beaches and rocky hills to determine that the Mac Sports – Heavy Duty Collapsible Wagon is the best folding wagon. In spring 2021, I tested four additional beach-friendly wagons during several trips from my home in Santa Monica to the beach (10 blocks away) and back. I checked how each stroller’s straps and seats fit my boys (then a 40-pound, 4-foot-6-inch 6-year-old and a 25-pound, 2-foot-9-inch 3-year-old), and I noted how content they were to stay in the seats for long periods of time. Additionally, I tested each wagon (filled with soccer equipment) on grass and bumpy, broken concrete surfaces, paying attention to how the suspension and wheels performed under different conditions. I also took the non-stroller wagons to the beach, rolling them down the beach path and testing them on the sand. For the first round of testing in 2019, I used all six wagons for two-kid trips to my son’s elementary school, traveling about half a mile each way over sidewalks and city streets during the course of two months. We evaluated the wagons in several scenarios and conditions.
