Wagon Packing Hacks for the Beach, Pool or Park

Whether you’re hitting the beach for summer vacay or heading to the park for the day, max out your wagon with all the right goodies. Even if you're staying home, you can still use your wagon in the backyard as a handy entertaining cart, we'll show you how.

This summer, get everyone and everything out on the beach at one time with a well-packed double-decker beach wagon. You’d be surprised at just how much gear you can transport IF you know how to pack it like a pro. If you're shopping for a new utility wagon, look for extra storage like a fold-down rear platform or a bottom shelf.

Thankfully clunky, hard-to-carry coolers are now a distant memory. Today you have so many options — backpacks, stylish totes, rolling carts, collapsible soft-siders — you name it, there's a cooler out there to suit your needs. And it's probably in a super-cute color or pattern as well. Take advantage of the smaller sizes and hitch a few to your wagon.

Don’t let a lack of space hold you back from bringing everyone’s favorite inflatables to the beach or pool. Roll them up tight and store them in a soft-sided compression bag along with a rechargeable cordless inflator/air pump. This gadget is well worth the money, and your lungs will thank you too.