Stroller wagons offer an easier and more enjoyabe way to transport one or two children. If you’re in need of a social means of transportation, are looking for an alternative to regular strollers for camping or beach outings, or require more storage space than a traditional stroller provides, a stroller wagon might be the right fit for you.
Unlike simpler collapsible wagons designed for hauling cargo, stroller wagons are equipped with safety features such as 3- or 5-point harnesses. Many also offer comfortable seating, footwells, canopies, and snack trays.
We tested and compared nine stroller wagons, using them around the neighborhood, at the beach, and at the local fair, and we determined that the Baby Trend Expedition 2-in-1 Stroller Wagon Plus is the best multipurpose wagon for simultaneously transporting kids and cargo. The more-luxurious Keenz 7S 2.0 Stroller Wagon is the best choice for families who are willing to pay more for a deluxe wagon. Additionally, the Veer All-Terrain Cruiser is the best wagon for outdoor adventures.
Our top pick
The Baby Trend Expedition 2-in-1 Stroller Wagon Plus provides plenty of additional storage space, an included car-seat adapter, and the maneuverability of a traditional stroller at a great value. However, it is not suitable for use at the beach.
The Baby Trend Expedition 2-in-1 Stroller Wagon Plus is a popular model with thousands of positive customer reviews, and for good reason. Among all the wagons we tested, we found this one to be the best for everyday use. Resembling a stroller more than a wagon, the Expedition wagon is easy to push and compact enough to take into shops and store inside the house. It offers comfort features, such as padded seats that unfold to become a sleeping mat, making it suitable for a variety of situations. The decent-size exterior storage basket is also helpful for school pickup and drop-off, as well as for transporting items from the neighborhood market. However, at 40 pounds, this wagon is 7 pounds heavier than our upgrade pick and more difficult to load into a car. Additionally, its smaller wheels cause it to sink into the sand at the beach.
Upgrade pick
The well-built Keenz 7S 2.0 Stroller Wagon comes with many accessories and features, and can be adapted for use with kids of various ages.
The Keenz 7S 2.0 Stroller Wagon is the best choice for those seeking a daily-use wagon with extra features and higher-quality materials. At 33 pounds, it was the second lightest of the wagons we tested, thanks in part to its aluminum frame. It provides passengers with full sun protection and its extra-large, treaded rear wheels make it easy to maneuver over any terrain. The wheels can be removed with the touch of a button for more-compact storage, and the wagon is intuitive to fold, making it easy to transport. However, unlike our other picks, the Keenz wagon cannot be used with a car seat.
Also great
The sturdy Veer All-Terrain Cruiser is perfect for transporting kids off-road or at the beach, although all accessories cost extra.
If you intend to use your stroller wagon primarily for outdoor adventures, the Veer All-Terrain Cruiser is a great option. This wagon is better suited for pulling than for pushing, making it effortless to traverse rough, grassy, and sandy terrains with your kids in tow. However, pulling the wagon means you won’t be able to keep a close eye on the kids behind you, and it has low wagon walls, potentially allowing kids to reach for the wheels when you’re not looking. Nevertheless, this wagon is the easiest to fold, transport, and clean among our picks, making it ideal for those who are frequently on the go in dirty or sandy locations. Similar to our top pick, this wagon can be used with a car-seat adapter, but like the other Veer wagon accessories, the adapter has to be purchased separately.
