9 Best Collapsible Wagons of 2024

Mac Sports manufactures a variety of wagons, but we like this heavy duty option for the beach or sports games, largely because of its big wheels. Our testers found these wheels made the wagon very easy to pull across all types of terrain, including soft sand, grass and more. Still, the wagon is capable of hauling heavy loads up to 150 pounds — plenty for all types of gear. It also has two pockets in the front for small items and water bottles. And according to the brand, the fabric is mildew and UV resistant.

Perhaps our favorite feature, though, is the fact that this collapsible wagon folds up to just 9.7 inches thick and comes with a carry bag for storage. It doesn't stand upright when folded, but as long as you lean it against something or lay it down, you won't have any issues, especially considering how little room it takes up in the trunk.

Whitsunday's iteration of the foldable wagon may cost a fraction of the price of other comparable wagons, but is still a great option for the beach, park, or sports games. At 120 pounds, the capacity is on the smaller side, but that's part of what makes the wagon so convenient. It weighs just 19 pounds and folds up so compactly that it can easily fit into a storage bag (not included). It's also exceptionally easy to assemble and use.

Users say the smaller wheels perform better on pavement and hard-packed sand. They do swivel, though, which helps give the wagon better maneuverability than you might expect for the price point. The handlebar is also adjustable, improving the comfort of whoever is pushing.

If you're known for how much you schlep, this is the wagon for you. It has an incredibly spacious interior that provides a full seven cubic feet of storage space. That's about two times larger than many other foldable wagons, and plenty of room to set up a full campsite.

The wagon also has expandable side storage pockets that can hold smaller items like sunscreen and a water bottle, plus side slots for extra chairs or umbrellas. You won't have trouble navigating more rugged terrain, either. It's equipped with all-terrain wheels that tackle tough surfaces, including hard sand, gravel and grass. Somehow that doesn't add to the overall weight of the item. At 13.5 pounds, this wagon is significantly lighter than the rest. Of course, it also fully collapses for easy storage.

A foldable wagon is a lifesaver for parents of multiple children — as a mom of four under the age of 5, I can definitely vouch for this. That's because you can fit more kids and more gear than you can in a single stroller — even a large one like a double stroller or a travel system. In tests of the models most popular among parents, our Lab experts found this one superior. It's compatible with an infant car seat (with adapters), can seat up to four children, and features reclining seats if one of your kiddos needs to take a snooze.

It also has two large canopies that provide ample sun protection on both sides of the wagon, plus a cup holder and a storage container for small items like keys. Still need more space? You can attach a storage basket onto the end of the wagon for even more real estate. Despite all of these bells and whistles, the wagon folds relatively flat, so it's fairly easy to transport and store. Just beware: At 42 pounds, it is among the heaviest collapsible wagons — not ideal for someone who envisions loading it in and out of the trunk every day.

The Radio Flyer wagon is a classic for good reason — it's a highly versatile option that you can use for toting kids, gear... or both. When used to transport little ones, it has two dedicated seats (with true seat belts) and can even be used as a bench for activities like parade viewing — just zip down the side panel. During testing, our Lab experts liked that the zipped panels made it easier for kids to climb in and out, too.

And even if the interior is full of little ones, the wagon features a U-shaped bar on the back that can be flipped up to hold beach chairs or a tote bag. This is a big deal, say reviewers, who note how little room there is to store anything else if you have two kids in the wagon. When you're done, the whole thing collapses to the size of a small stroller with an easy one-handed fold — great for stashing in the trunk or a storage closet.

Veer's collapsible wagons are another great option for parents, since they're designed specifically with kids in mind. Our testers praised the wagon's maneuverability, since you can push it like a stroller or pull it like a traditional wagon. Good Housekeeping Institute Chief Technologist & Executive Technical Director Rachel Rothman, a mom of three young kids, touted the wagon as being one of the most durable and easy to fold options out there, too.

The wheels really do perform well on most terrains, too. Rachel said she didn't have any notable trouble on sand or a muddy parking. Soft sand, however, was challenging with more than 100 pounds inside. Its regular Cruiser seats two kids, but for another $100, you can get a Cruiser XL (pictured) that seats as many as four. With an extra adapter, you can even attach an infant car seat.

Pricey? Yes, but this foldable wagon is a sound investment for families with little ones. Each removable seat in the four-seater can hold nearly 50 pounds — a weight limit that suits most toddlers until four or five years old, possibly even more.

Kids can climb in themselves, since there's a zippered door on the one end of the wagon. Once in place, each seat has a full harness with magnetic buckles for security. And if you have a tired toddler on your hands? The seats recline, too. Once the kids are grown, you can remove the seats and use the roomy interior for up to 300 pounds of gear — plenty for any beach day, grocery trip or sporting event.

Rather than stash everything haphazardly into one large storage compartment, some may prefer a double-decker wagon like this one from Mac Sports. Though a bit smaller due to the two-tiered design, it still has the main open compartment, plus has the addition of a lower shelf to store longer and larger items like cases of water, soda, or even beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards or baseball bats. Users say this kind of organization makes loading and unloading quicker.

The wagon is just as heavy-duty as our other pick from MacSports, thanks to an alloy steel frame and the 600D polyester fabric. It also features an adjustable handlebar and four rubber tires that can tackle most terrain at sporting events, concerts and more. When folded, it's just 8 inches thick, which makes it a breeze to transport and store.

Parents love that the two seats in this stroller wagon function entirely independent of one another. Each reclining seat features its own extended UPF 50+ sun canopy to keep little ones safer from the sun's rays. You can even pop one seat down to give a single kiddo more room to stretch out or tote more gear down to the ocean.

At 100 pounds, this wagon does have a smaller weight capacity than most others. But it's very functional overall and has features very similar to that of a stroller — an adjustable push handle, a parking break and storage pockets for small accessories, for example. It collapses like a dream, too. The one-handed fold takes just seconds, and a belt lock keeps everything secure during transport or storage.