For this post, I have put together a collection of the best camping trolleys. These are also perfect as beach trolleys or festival trolleys. For more top picks see our camping essentials list.
Our Top Picks
- Best All-rounder: Coleman Collapsible Camping Trolley
- Best Budget: Amazon Basics
- Best Alternative All-rounder: Life Carver Trolley
- Most 5* Ratings: Sekey Folding Wagon
- Best Heavy Duty: Beau Jardin Trolley
- Best Transit Trolley: Vango Transit Trolley
Lugging your gear around a campsite is a pain and time consuming.
One way to make your life easier and save time is to invest in a camping trolley. They’re also a useful storage option.
These trolley carts are perfect for transporting large camping items such as camping chairs, camping tables, camping gazebos, toilet tents, camping kitchens and camp beds.
Folding wagons are super versatile and also be used for beach, park and festival trips. With heavy duty ones you can also ferry the kids about!
How We Selected
I’m a keen camper and also use my trolley (Coleman Collapsible Camping Trolley) for beach use so have added my experience when selecting products.
In addition I have scoured the web looking at 100s of trolleys and have only included those with ratings above 4 out of 5.
Like most products there is a huge range in cost so I’ve selected the best budget buys along with those that cost more with lots of features.
Alongside traditional camping trolleys, I have also selected simpler transit trolleys (Vango do a fantastic transit trolley). If you’re looking for a simpler, lighter and more portable option these can be great.
Let’s get started!
Coleman Trolley
- Highly rated cart perfect for camping or beach trips from trusted leisure brand, Coleman.
- Well made with a large load capacity.
- Weight Capacity: 150lb.
- Weight: 11kg.
- Pros: Removable runner band to secure contents.
- Cons: Handle bit on the short side. Popular, out of stock often.
- Consumer Score: One of the highest rated camping wagons out there. 81% of buyers give this 5 stars.
Life Carver Foldable Camping Trolley
- Excellent option available in numerous colours, comparable to the Coleman but does hold more.
- No assembly required and folds down to only 8″ thick.
- Weight Capacity: Holds up to 150kg with durable Oxford cloth material.
- As with many of these camping trolleys they can be used for all sorts of functions including outdoor sporting events, festivals, park trips and beach days.
- Pros: Good price for its weight capacity but not too bulky/heavy.
- Cons: Could do with wheels being a little bit taller, so when you really load it, it has less tendency to tip. Can be solved with bungees.
- Consumer Score: Really well reviewed. From 75 ratings 76% of buyers give this a max 5 stars.
- Suggested Retailers:
Amazon Basics Garden Trolley
- This is advertised as a garden trolley but can be used for transporting camping items or using at beach or festival.
- As on many other Amazon Basics products they get the basics right! Sturdy, folds away easily.
- Colours: Black, blue, grey and red.
- Weight Capacity: 120kg.
- Weight: 19.5kg.
- Pros: Low price compared to trolleys carrying a similar capacity.
- Cons: Some buyers find the stitching inside is not great quality. Thin wheels.
- Consumer Score: From 916 ratings, 77% give it 5 stars..
Beau Jardin Folding Camping Trolley
- Highly rated heavy duty wagon that will hold up to 80kg.
- Has a large capacity holding up to 116 litres.
- Comes with heavy duty rubber wheels that move 360 degrees.
- The back wheel has two supports enabling it to be free standing.
- Front wheel has two brakes so you can secure the trolley on a slope.
- Pros: Unlike many other trolleys it has an adjustable push handle, comfortable pull handle.
- Cons: Pricey option. Heavy and quite bulky (but that is needed to carry a lot and to be heavy duty).
- Weight Capacity: 80kg.
- Weight: 11.3kg
- Colours available: Black, blue, green & red.
- Consumer Score: Excellent reviews, from 533 ratings, a massive 76% give it 5 stars. Buyers love its sturdiness.
- Suggested Retailers:
Portal Folding Trolley Wagon
- On the higher end scale for camping trolleys this one is extremely strong, lightweight and although not hugely important, it does look really good too.
- It folds up and out and back down again extremely easily.
- You can buy together with a portable chair.
- Weight Capacity: 100kg.
- Weight: 10.2kg
- Colours: Orange, blue and green.
- Pros: Three, funky colour choices. Good combo of holds a lot but relatively light.
- Cons: Handle could be stronger. Some comment that manoeuvrability could be improved.
- Consumer Score: Rave reviews. 79% of 152 ratings gave it 5 stars.
Vango Transit Trolley
- If you’re after something a little simpler, and more portable, I recommend the Vango Transit Trolley.
- It folds completely flat, weighs in at only 3kg and can take transport up to 70kg.
- Excellent build and durable wheels.
- Handy bungee cord to tie things down.
- Weight Capacity: 70kg.
- Weight: 3kg
- Pros: Top notch build quality from a trusted brand, durable wheels, comfortable to pull.
- Cons: Can’t just throw on everything like the standard camping trolleys. Won’t hold as much weight – 70kg is great but not +100kg like some wagons.
- Consumer Score: Vango Transit Trolley, Silver, One Size. From 45 ratings, 75% give it 5 stars.
Sekey Folding Trolley
- High end camping trolley that offers lots of great features.
- No setup involved like most of these carts, very easy to fold out and back again.
- The Sekey is extremely robust, particularly the wheels.
- They are made of solid rubber and can be rotated 360 degrees so it’s easy to move around sand and grass.
- Weight Capacity: 80kg.
- Weight: 11.5kg
- Pros: Inner and outer pockets are useful, Useful sprung, extendable pulling handle.
- Cons: Metal frame is not particularly rust resistant.
- Colours: Available in lots of colours including red, dark blue, light blue and green.
- Consumer Score: Scores the highest of all those shortlisted. 87% of buyers gave it 5 stars!
- Suggested Retailers:
Songmics Folding Wagon Trolley
- A very solid performer that holds a lot but not too heavy.
- Has a large capacity of up to 150kg.
- Light, compact and well made.
- Weight Capacity: 150kg.
- Weight: 10kg
- Colours: Available in four colours.
- Has powerful steel brakes so you can lock the trolley on any tricky terrain.
- Pros: Super easy to open up and fold back down, Packs away in a tidy holdall supplied.
- Cons: Very few negatives, not so easy to get in carry bag but whatever is!
- Consumer Score: Really strong reviews. From 686 buyers, 83% gave it 5 stars.
Andes Black Collapsible Camping Trolley
- Excellent value option.
- Only comes in black but that does mean it hides any dirt and stops it from looking worn out.
- Dries very quickly.
- Not the lightest weighing in at 13kg.
Milestone Lightweight Foldable Trolley
- A great alternative to a full sized wagon.
- This means it’s more compact and with only two wheels can be easier to negotiate certain terrains.
- Comes with strapping so you can pack a lot in and secure it down.
- Another plus over the full sized carriers is the lack of fabric means it gets dirty less easily and is much easier to clean.
- Holds up to 70kg.
Azuma Folding Camping Trolley
- Easy to use, basic trolley that will satisfy most needs.
- It’s a robust build so should cope with most terrains.
- Supports up to 85kg and comes in a lightweight steel frame with durable Oxford fabric.
Loadsurfer Camping Trolley
- Good mid range option that has wide wheels that swivel 360 degrees.
- Holds up to 70kg.
- Thick polyester fabric that can be easily washed.
- Weights approximately 12kg.
Top Tips & What To Consider When Buying a Camping Trolley
What are you using it for?
Which one you will go for will largely depend on how you’ll be using it.
If you’re a regular camper and lugging it across all sorts of terrain you’ll want something with excellent wheels and as durable as possible.
Use the trolley for all sorts of situations
These trolleys are super functional and you can use in all sorts of scenarios.
You get what you pay for
There’s a lot of moving parts with these camping trolleys. Throw in lots of weight and it puts a lot of pressure on the components.
Be aware that if you opt for a very cheap option some of the parts will wear out quite quickly.
Likewise if you’re only using lightly once a year I wouldn’t recommend getting a higher end model.
Off Road Capabilities and Wheels
Depending on the terrain you’ll be using it on think carefully about the type of wheels you go for.
More durable and wider wheels will serve you better in the short and long run.
Capacity
Depending on what you’ll be transporting will determine the best dimensions you require. Obviously the more you transport the greater volume would be preferable.
Maximum Load
The weight these camping trolleys can carry varies greatly. You may be better spending a little more than having to do many more trips with the trolley.
Weight & Portability
When the trolley is folded up, how much room does it take up?
If you have plenty of space in the car then this is less of an issue.
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Final Thoughts
Another value pick is the Life Carver Camping Trolley because it is well priced, easy to use and fold up quickly and has a large capacity of 150kg. It’s available in four colours and flexible for camping, beach or garden use. Buyers rate it highly with 79% giving it 5 stars.
There’s a number of options that are similar in price, features and reliability to the Life Carver. If you’re after something simpler and more portable then I highly recommend looking at the Vango Transit Trolley.
Last Updated: January 2022
- Added Amazon Basics model.
- Added Pros and Cons for all products.
- Updated review scores.
- Added alternative buying options at eBay where relevant.
- Revised Top Picks.
- Added How We Selected.
- Added Coleman video.
Homfa Foldable Trolley (Out Of Stock)
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- 80kg capacity.
- Heavy duty but lightweight and folds down, saving space when not in use.
- Good 360 degrees steering function means it’s very easy to manoeuvre whatever the terrain.
- Adjustable handle to stretch into whatever position is comfortable.
- Available in two colours.
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