Consider how many pounds of stuff you need to carry at one time, and choose a cart that will carry at least 30-50 lbs more than that. That way you will guarantee that your cart will always fit your desired load, and you should not have any breakdowns from overloading your cart.
(Please note: The "Limited Lifetime Warranty" on most of our carts will not cover a cart that has been abused from being overloaded.) You can check your load size on a bathroom scale to get an idea of the capacity you need.
Click on "Luggage Carts" on the upper left to view our luggage cart catalog
Scroll down the page, looking for the lb capacity you need -- also look at the pictures and read the descriptions.
Click on the PICTURE or the TITLE and open the individual product page to see detailed information
Click on the picture to enlarge it -- and display 3 different views of that cart (opened, closed, and "in use")
When you find the cart that fits your needs, click on "Add to Cart" and complete your purchase.
I have used both and I vote for a luggage cart. But I do not completely rule out a bag with wheels. If you are going on an overnighter and only need one bag – a bag with wheels seems like it would be the most efficient choice, and for some, it actually is. But my personal preference, even in this situation, is to put that bag with wheels on a luggage cart and here is why. Click to read the complete article on this issue.
The extra wheels add stability by taking on the weight of the load, so you are less likely to strain your shoulders or back.
The extra wheels also allow the cart to "stand" in the "motion" position so you don't have to tip the cart back to put it in motion, you can just pull it.
The carts with extra wheels generally have a larger load capacity and are added for your comfort in dealing with extra-heavy loads.
If you do not intend to carry loads over 200 lbs, you probably do not need a cart with extra wheels, unless your own physical condition warrants it.
The extra wheels easily "click" up and down with the foot so the cart can be used as either a 2-wheel or a 4-wheel cart, making it very versatile.
Remember, you can most likely carry somewhat larger loads comfortably on a sturdy luggage cart, than you can lift all at once with your body. You be the judge and carefully do what safely works for you.
The offset handle that is provided on most of the larger capacity carts is very valuable for carrying tall loads. A tall load may extent above the handle and if the handle is not "offset" or curved away from the load, your hand would be stuck between the handle and the load. Not a predicament that is desired. With the offset handle, you can easily grasp the handle and the load will be resting on the cart, not the back of your hand. Good engineering design! It is also more available for grasping when the cart is folded up and you are putting it away. Two birds with one stone.
The "lb" designation tells you the maxium load limit for that cart. (For example: "250 lb --" means that that cart will carry up to 250 lbs, but is not engineered to carry more than that, so if you need to carry more than 250 lbs, you will need to choose a cart that has a larger "poundage" number -- for a larger capacity.
Note: The "Limited Lifetime Warranty" will be voided if the cart is abused or broken from loading it beyond it's stated capacity
If you have ever wrestled up or down stairs or even over a curb with a bag with tiny wheels on it, using a big wheeled cart should be quite an eye opening improvement. The large six-inch wheels really will make toting a load of stuff very much easier on the body and your mind, too, because those big wheels will roll up the side of the curb or stair right along with you as you simply walk up the steps. See complete instructions on how to take your cart up and down curbs and stairs in our detailed Article.
Back pain experts say that more back injuries actually occur from carrying loads improperly than from lifting them improperly – a very good reason to put your bag and baggage on dependable wheels so your body is not carrying the load at all. A luggage cart is not going to heal a bad back, but it might help prevent future strains or injuries as a result of carrying heavy loads with your body (which is not really the right tool for the job). Save time, save energy, save your back with a well-made consumer or professional grade steel luggage cart from BestLuggageCarts.com
Luggage carts can be purchased with large wheels or small wheels, but what should the smart shopper look for? My vote is for large six-inch wheels -- click on ARTICLE to read about the "big wheel advantages" in manueverability, noiseless operation, and increased speed of travel. A big wheeled cart really does make taking your stuff with you a whole lot less of a hassle and more of a joy! At the end of the day you won't be exhaused from juggling and struggling with your stuff. When it is on a cart, it simply rolls along behind you, wherever you want to go. It is like having obedient stuff!! You want your stuff to be obedient don't you? Then put it on a big wheeled luggage cart and it will obey your commands! Seriously!
The only thing I know of that will make a folding luggage cart fold up when you don't want it to, is fastening the stretchy cord from the front of the folding platform to the top of the cart or handle. This is not such a problem if the load is heavy but if you are toting a lighter load it may not be heavy enough to keep the platform down and the stretchy cord fastened to the front of the platform will make it fold up.
Best Solution: fasten your cord in any other direction that works.
I like to purchase (from my local hardware store) additional inexpensive short stretchy-type cords that have hooks on the ends. I then fasten one hook on the left shaft at the back of the bundle, pull the cord around the front of the bundle, and finish by placing the other hook on the right shaft at the back of the bundle. A simple and logical solution that will both prevent the platform from folding up when you don't want it to and also keep your load from shifting.
On the "Luggage Carts" catalog page click on the PICTURE or TITLE of the cart you are interested in
Read down the bulleted statements describing the cart and you will find the weight of the cart itself, along with the maximum capacity load limit for that cart.
You should be able to simply pull on the handle letting the load and the cart "fall" comfortably into your hand.
If the load is very heavy, or very tall, then
place one hand on the handle,
one hand on the top of the load,
one foot on the back of the platform on the axle between the wheels and
gently pull back on the handle until the load is squarely on the wheels and you can safely and easily pull the cart along.
Note: Men may find it most comfortable to place the hand on the top of the handle with the fingers down to pull the cart along behind.
Women's elbows and hands have a different angle than a man's, so they may find it more comfortable to place the hand "under" with the fingers up to pull the load along behind most comfortably.
Test out the hand position (fingers up or down) to see which one is most comfortable for you. Pay attention to whether your wrist is "flat" or parallel to the handle rather than turned (twisted). You will provide less opportunity for injury to your wrist if the wrist is kept as flat as possible.
If the description clearly states that it will fit in the airline overhead compartment or under the seat, then it has been made to fit that space.
BUT -- since the regulations are always changing please follow steps 3 and 4 of this FAQ for complete assurance of fit.
You will need to look up the size restrictions for the airline you are flying with.
We suggest you do a search for "carry on baggage restrictions" or "baggage allowance" or "airline baggage regulations" at the website of your particular carrier and then compare the "closed" dimensions (Closed HxWxD) listed on our product page with the compartment dimensions listed in their rules, before you purchase.
You may also wish to check out our"LINKS" page for more information on airplane and airport regulations.
Or those gigantic coolers that are used for camping or game-day activities.
A luggage cart would easily carry those items and some of them could be stacked three at a time. Why didn't we think of that before?
Obviously, a luggage cart can be used to carry almost anything. I'm sure you have something I have not thought of, that could be carried on one. Why not make your life a little easier with a useful, convenient, fold-up luggage cart? I think it is worth it and have used one for years. Perhaps you see value in it, too. Who knows, you might even use it on a vacation to carry luggage.
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