If you’re on the fence, buy it!

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  • October 18, 2023
  • Sarah B Raddl Verified
  • Recommended
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If you’re on the fence, buy it!

When I began looking for a wagon for my family (kids 6 and 2) I couldn’t decide between all the brands out there. It can be really overwhelming!! I landed on the 2023 Larktale Caravan because it folds with the canopies attached. I didn’t want to mess with taking a whole wagon apart just to get it in the car everytime. While I love that it does this, it makes it so much bigger (taller). The folded dimensions online do not include with the canopies attached, so now I have to remove the canopies anyway to get it to fit in my car the way I was planning for me to have extra room. Not exactly happy about that. Larktale should include folded dimensions with canopies attached on their website for people like myself where space is limited. The other thing I wish the wagon had is a “doggy door” for entry. The wagon is fantastic and large enough for the older kids and my 6 year old fits super comfy but she can’t get in by herself easily. Definitely not a deal breaker because the other options the wagon has makes up for it! I love that there is a footwell so the kids arent sitting in the nasty stuff from their shoes but even better is that you can make the whole wagon flat too if thats your jam or baby needs to nap. There is a convenient zipper in the footwell to easily clean out the mess too! It comes with 2 seats with belts but 4 kids can easily fit in this thing and there are 4 mesh pockets on the inside for their cups, snacks, toys because my kids bring the world with them when we go somewhere. I think there is an optional 4 seat with belts you can buy separately too. I read reviews that said the storage was lacking but I don’t think so. There are 3 pouches on the drivers end and a big bucket on the other end with a mesh zipper pouch underneath for wet nasty things. Folding is super easy and I don’t have as much trouble getting it in my car as my double stroller but I’m petite and 5’4” so any of these things aren’t easy for me to do. Its actually pretty light considering its size. The ride is smooth and the kids enjoy it. It hasnt knocked any teeth out on gravel yet. My 2 year old can stand up in the footwell and hold onto the side. The canopies have alot of coverage and I like that you can adjust to the amount of coverage you want or don’t want. When they are in the up/closed position not in use, it can be a bit difficult to see over if you’re short like me. The included rain and bug covers are nice too! Also forgot to mention above that when folded the wagon stands upright on its own without falling over. You won’t realize how nice this is until you have a wagon that doesn’t stand on its own. Very impressed with the quality, go get you one of these things! It makes your life so much easier. I gave 4 stars overall only because of the canopies attached makes it larger than any dimensions provided on website’s anywhere. The car pictured is my Lexus RX350, not 3rd row and seats are up because I have 2 carseats in the back.