Radio Flyer Pathfinder Wagon Red

Pathfinder Wagon Ages: 18 months+

What We Think Fun factor: Durability: Ease of assembly: Educational factor: Novelty factor: The Good: Safety belts, non-tip turning, and cup holders. The Challenging: Can be hard to pull if fully loaded, or could be too big to fit in compact cars (check the wagon dimensions if you plan to travel with it). In a Nutshell: A popular, award-winning, and durable wagon that will entertain your children for years.

The Radio Flyer's seats flip out, letting kids be comfortable as they ride. View larger.

The flip-up seats provide back support for the young ones, but don't recline, which would be nice for sleepy kids. The Pathfinder is made of sturdy plastic, in Radio Flyer's trademark red color. Assembling the wagon is fairly easy, but it does take a little time to get it right, and you should follow the illustrated instructions carefully.

A Classic Wagon Just Gets Better
Radio Flyer has been making wagons since 1923. Besides good, old-fashioned durability and great design, this solid wagon offers plenty of extras, including cup holders, an extra long handle, and flip-up seats. Safety features such as seat belts and non-tip turning are popular features for parents. The roominess of the Pathfinder means you can haul a lot of kids and toys, but beware, when fully loaded, it can get heavy.

Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
Amazon.com has certified this product's packaging is Frustration-Free. A Frustration-Free Package is easy-to-open and comes without excess packaging materials such as hard plastic "clamshell" casings, plastic bindings, and wire ties. It is exactly the same as a traditionally packaged product--we've just streamlined the packaging to be opened without the use of a box cutter or knife and will protect your product just as well as traditional packaging during shipping. Products with Frustration-Free Packaging can frequently be shipped in their own boxes, without the need for an additional shipping box. Learn more.

What's in the Box
Wagon with 4 cup holders; two child seat belts; 4 wheels, parts for assembling wheels, and instructions.

The wagon comes with drink holders, ideal for longer trips. View larger.

Seatbelts ensure that every ride is a safe ride. View larger.

On the negative side...with the seats in use, there's not much room to tuck the diaper bag, snack bag or whatever, so packing light is a good idea. And, of course, the seats don't recline, so sleepy kids need to find other ways to get comfortable. We've also had a couple squirmishes over whose feet go where since they're all in the middle. I also tried to use the wagon with two toddlers and the baby in the seat, but it was too tight for three kids.

Overall, I'm thrilled with this wagon. And, by the way, I found it in a store near me for about half the price I would've paid if it were shipped to me. It's worth it to shop around.