Olympia Tools 85-404 Pack-N-Roll Mesh Portable Tools Carrier 55 Lb. Load Capacity, Black

This cart has literally changed my life. I live in a Manhattan apartment that has limited closet space and no room to store a regular folding shopping cart. I have been searching for a cart that would fold flat to no avail until I saw a neighbor in the street with this cart - she raved about it. I am absolutely thrilled with this item and cannot understand why its availability is not more widely publicized. The cart folds flat very easily, and takes an incredibly small space. It also unfolds very easily. It is lightweight - I especially like the luggage type telescoping handle. The wheels work very well, smooth and easy to maneuver over rough potholes, curbs and steps. It is quite roomy and very sturdy. I think all Manhattan apartments should come equipped with these carts! The only thing I don't like is the name - there is no "mesh" in this cart - I think of mesh as being like a netting. I also think a photo of the cart in it's collapsed state would let buyers know how really compact it is. I have already saved more money in delivery fees than the cost of the cart. It has also allowed me to visit several stores in one trip because I don't have the problems of carrying heavy packages or not being able to carry more in my two hands, and as mentioned before, do not need to pay for deliveries. I have recommended this cart to friends and neighbors, and think it would be good to keep a spare in the trunk of cars. In short, I love it and if I ever find a drawback, I'll let you know.

I cannot say enough good things about my "OT" - AKA my 'trunk buddy'! I call it my "OT" - Optimus Prime ~ after the Transformer! LOL! It is a mighty cart when needed then folds up easily into a little rectangle that stows skinny-flat and out of the way in my trunk, barely takes any room at all. This goes everywhere with me! It is the easiest little cart to use and it holds a whole lot more than it looks like it does! I can get almost a whole weeks' worth of groceries in that cart! It is lightweight but sturdy and well-made. I am a "seasoned" citizen with arthritis, so can't carry a lot of weight or packages on my own - but this is a great little buddy to take along anywhere! Easy to roll up curbs and the handle is nicely sized and shaped so it fits your hand well and doesn't cut into your fingers and palm when you have something heavy to roll around! I have been using this 3-5 days a week for several months now and I would never do without again! I have used it to carry laundry, books to the library, groceries, grandkids toys, on a trip to carry in those extras you don't want to put in your suitcase but need to roll into your hotel room like curling irons, shoes, pool toys, etc. It has gone to the pet store to roll out bags of kitty litter and to the post office to mail packages. Now, I also have one of those wire folding shopping carts but it is too cumbersome and hard to manage and this little buddy, even though is smaller - holds about the same amount! Love, Love Love it! I recommend this as a great gift to your senior friends or relatives or anyone who has lots to cart around like teachers or students or just to have around the house! It is a great thing to have for yourself and a great gift that no one thinks of but everyone will love getting!

I use the Olympia cart primarily to schlep groceries and supplies around NYC, and I'm currently on my second one. Before I get too far into my review, it should be known that I regularly exceed the designed 55-pound weight limit, and I'm probably rougher than most on this thing. HOW IT WORKS: As the description states, this cart folds and clips shut to a total thickness of about 3 inches. Once unclipped and expanded, you (i) fold down the bottom, (ii) pop 2 black reinforcement pieces out of the bottom of the cart, and (iii) snap those onto the left and right sides of the top of the cart for additional support. I can quickly "transform" the cart at the grocery store in about 15 seconds after my items are on the conveyor. MY EXPERIENCE: I bought my first cart in the fall of 2012, and I was living in a neighborhood at the time with very uneven sidewalks and poor upkeep during snowy conditions (see more on snow below). I regularly pack every inch of the cart completely to the brim (for a total weight of approximately 80 lbs.). I've also lugged it up and down more subway stairs than I care to remember. This particular cart has held up remarkably well through my "torture testing." By the end of the first cart's lifespan in the fall of 2013, I had broken three of the four handled sides on the top of the cart, the plastic mesh was cracked all the way down the front, and I had lost one of the two plastic reinforcement pieces. The final straw was when one of the front wheels came loose and went flying down the sidewalk. RIP, first cart. I haven't treated my second cart any more gingerly (although I live in a neighborhood with more forgiving sidewalks now). So far, I've cracked one handle, but otherwise it's held up well for about a year. PROS: -Lightweight (9 or so lbs.) -Ergonomic (molded handles allow the cart to be carried up stairs fairly easily, and it fits nicely under the arm when folded) -Relatively durable (I put these things through Hell, and they have performed nicely) -Unique (I get tons of comments from people on the street about how much they like it) CONS: -If you're rough on your cart and overload it like me, the plastic near the handles is apt to break (again, more of a user flaw) -Plastic reinforcement pieces can be misplaced -Doesn't roll very smoothly on surfaces that aren't completely flat SPECIAL NOTE ON SNOW: One additional point worth mentioning specifically: this cart is NOT particularly snow-friendly. (i) The uneven, snowy surface makes the pulling experience pretty unpleasant; (ii) the cart is low to the ground, and so the snow tends to pile up in front of the cart like a snow plow; and (iii) perhaps most importantly, because the cart's sides are plastic formed in a mesh pattern, items in the bottom-front of the cart tend to get a little soggy if you have a lengthy commute. Long story short, it can be unpleasant using this cart in the snow. Overall, I recommend the cart and will continue to use mine. If Olympia designed a new, similarly lightweight version that was sturdier and rated for heavier payloads (perhaps made of aluminum instead of plastic), I'd buy one in a heartbeat.

excellent excellent excellent

Smaller than some others, so easily navigate crowds and aisles. Light-weight, but solid -- no so big as to encourage overfill. Handle is at a good height, which is important for back comfort. Easy to assemble and fold back up.

Es un carrito mediano, se arma y desarma muy fácil, la caja es de plástico y las pocas piezas metálicas son de aluminio y acero, aunque el fabricante afirma que puede cargar más de veinte kilos pues a ojo se ve que si aguanta 10 hasta 15 pero ya más seria con riesgo de romperla, al plegarla se puede transportar muy bien, lo único que no me convencen son las llantas, que siento que para distancias largas su mecanismo se desgastaría pronto pero es cosa de usarla. Si siento que más de mil Pesos es muy caro menos de 500 aceptable por eso la compré, en especial por que se que me va ser de mucha utilidad ya que al hacer el super y la plaza necesito un carrito ligero aguantador, en unas semanas o meses ampliaré este comentario a ver como se comporta con el uso diario, el tiempo y el peso. Aquí en el lugar donde resido es la sensación, no hay día que no lo utilice que no me pregunten donde lo compré y cuanto me costó. Amazon y DHL super rápido.

Es muy práctico. Me ponen las cosas ahí y así las subo y bajo del auto. Lo único que tal vez no me gustó fue que cuando lo haces compacto como maletín, las pestañas no hacen click, entonces como que no cierra bien. Por lo demás está bien. Las ruedas son algo confusas porque, pienso yo, estamos acostumbrados a las de las maletas que giran y se mueven para cualquier dirección, estas no, sólo para delante o atrás. Y es resistente, he subido a mi sobrino de 2 años en él y cargado, y el fondo no parece doblarse. =P

I use this to transport all my recyclables to our townhouse outdoor disposal area- so much better than having bits and pieces fly away on me on my way. The cart is easy to manoeuvre and I love the way it hardly takes up any room at all when stored.

Not quite as sturdy as expected. But folds up very compact. Would definitely purchase again