The one downside to this wheelbarrow is its handle, which is molded into the body, rather than extending outwards as with most other wheelbarrows. While the handle did make it easier to lift the wheelbarrow for dumping the bags of mulch, which we accomplished with no strain or pain, it wasn't very comfortable on our hands, so you'll definitely want to put on gardening gloves before heading out to the garden. At 45 pounds, this isn't an especially light wheelbarrow, but its large capacity means fewer trips to haul your landscaping materials out to the yard. The great thing about camping trolleys is that they come in a brilliant range of sizes. It is important to think about what you will be transporting and buy something that fits in with your needs. We loved how easily the wheelbarrow rolled over and through a variety of surfaces, including mulch, grass, gravel, and pavement. The only area where we had some difficulty was in rolling it over landscaping edging; it required a little extra effort to cross the edging with the wheelbarrow empty, but a bit of a running start to cross it with a full load. Still, we experienced no wobble, tipping, or sway even when putting in the extra effort, and it was very easy to maneuver the wheelbarrow around turns and obstacles. The type of wheels that your trolley needs will depend on where you are planning to take it. If you regularly head off to remote areas that have demanding terrain then the last thing you want is something with weak castor wheels that loosen and fall off at the first sign of a bump in the road.

Load the wheelbarrow as evenly as possible, placing as much of the weight as you can over the wheel. This will help keep it balanced while you travel.

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Michelle Ullman is the home improvement/tool expert for The Spruce. She has extensive experience not only in writing about all things related to the home, but also in carrying out various DIY projects, including landscaping, painting, flooring, wallpapering, furniture makeovers, and simple repairs around the house and yard. Cheaper trolleys are also likely to be cheaply made with inferior materials and poor craftsmanship. This could result in the trolley failing at the most inopportune moment. Conclusion Handle and Grip: Ensure that the trolley has a comfortable handle with a good grip. It should be long enough for easy pulling and pushing and preferably adjustable to accommodate different user heights. There are two common wheel types: solid wheels, often called flat-free wheels, and pneumatic or rubber wheels with inner tubes. Each has its own pros and cons.

It took us just half an hour to have this polyurethane wheelbarrow assembled and ready to go, and it continued to win rave reports throughout our entire testing process, earning the top spot on our list. This is a 5 cubic-feet capacity wheelbarrow, and we loaded it up with two large bags of mulch, although it could have held slightly more. We really liked the steel looped handle, which was comfortable to hold despite not having any padding, and sat at just the right height for us to load and push the wheelbarrow without any strain.

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It is also important to think about the weight of the trolley. Can it easily be lifted into your boot? Much of this will be to do with the type of materials it is constructed from so it is worth once again considering the frame. You also don’t want something that is so big and cumbersome that once filled, it becomes almost impossible to pull along. Wheels The trolley comes in a choice of colours so if you’re conscious about your style while camping, this is a good option. Furthermore, the RUNOLIG features a good brake system and comfortable handle for easy use. On the other hand, if you’re keen to get away for a long weekend or have a large family then you’ll know how much equipment you can end up taking. For the sheer convenience of not having to struggle with large loads in your arms, a camping trolley becomes instantly worth it. For most homeowners, we recommend the Garden Star 5 Cubic-Feet Yard Rover. During testing, it earned top scores for being very easy to maneuver, comfortable to push and pull, steady over all types of terrain, and relatively easy to assemble. But if you need a heavy-duty steel wheelbarrow for toting big loads of very heavy materials, we recommend the Kobalt 7 Cubic-Feet Wheelbarrow, a beast of a wheelbarrow that we still found to be easy to maneuver and push over all types of terrain, as well as easy to lift and dump. Other Options We Tested If you need a sturdy workhorse to carry big loads of landscaping materials, then you'll like this 8.75 cubic-feet plastic wheelbarrow from Rubbermaid as much as we do. We loved that no assembly was required, and the two 20-inch wheels are flat-free, so require no filling with air, nor worrying about a flat tire. Plus, they roll very smoothly over all types of terrain. We loaded this beast with four heavy bags of mulch and headed out to our obstacle course.