By: Rozanne Pilbeam
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The Wheeleez Kayak Cart Mini is an option intended for those needing a more compact version of your standard aluminum kayak cart. Designed for touring, the 23 x 10 x 4” folded frame and 7.8” tires are small enough to fit inside the hatches of most kayaks, making this one of the most transportable and lightweight kayak carts on the market.
Despite its small size, the Wheeleez Kayak Cart Mini can still transport loads up to 121 lbs., which is sufficient for most loaded single kayaks. A fully-loaded tandem kayak might be a challenge, as would a heavily-loaded canoe, but I’ve seen these wheels transport sea touring kayaks loaded with gear on and off ferries multiple times.
One disadvantage of this cart is the single kick-stand, which doesn’t give the cart as much stability when loading your kayak on top. The Wheeleez Kayak Cart Mini also comes with foam hull pads, which tend to degrade over time.
Our Overall Review
We have thoroughly tested - and read reviews from other experts and users. In summary, this is what we think:
Things we like:
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Compact and light-weight -
Designed to fit inside most kayak hatches
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Quick and easy to assemble
Things we don't like:
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Single kick-stand is less stable than a double kick-stand -
Foam hull pads deteriorate over time
The Tuff Tires are made from solid foam, making them puncture-resistance and like their name, incredibly tough. The wheels are maintenance-free and operate best on hard surfaces and terrain.
This kayak cart is faster to assemble than the Railblaza C-Tug, and arguably more compact because of the thinner aluminum frame and the smaller wheel size. It doesn’t have the same load capacity as its larger counterparts, but its transportability may outweigh (pardon the pun) this deficit.
The Wheeleez Kayak Cart Mini with Tuff Tires is the perfect option for touring paddlers who need to transport their cart either on the deck of their boat or inside their hatches.
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Our Overall Review
We have thoroughly tested - and read reviews from other experts and users. In summary, this is what we think:
Things we like:
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Compact and light-weight
-
Designed to fit inside most kayak hatches
-
Quick and easy to assemble
Things we don't like:
-
Single kick-stand is less stable than a double kick-stand
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Foam hull pads deteriorate over time
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