There are lots of affordable kid wagons out there; most are fine for toting kiddos and gear short distances on smooth surfaces, but many of them are a pain to pull when fully loaded down ...

On one of my family’s many trips with the wagon, I took it to a street fair and had no problem dodging other kids, errant dogs and boisterous revelers. It was easy to pull up and down hilly ...

So if you’re looking for a collapsible wagon for kids, include ones they can ride in and ones light enough for them to pull behind them. If you are looking for a wagon that is also a stroller ...

That said, we also found eight other beach wagons for more specific needs, including a wagon for kids and a model for rough terrain. The best beach wagons make hauling your gear a little easier.