Shopping bag on wheels - choosing a grocery cart

Suitcases and travel bags on wheels will surprise no one. But we do not go on trips so often, and for groceries - every day. For those who have a car, it is easier - you can bring food from the supermarket using the "local" cart. But there is nothing like this on the market. We have to carry numerous heavy bags in our hands. And not everyone has cars. Those who do not have an iron horse have to cut off their hands more often. Exit - shopping bag trolley on wheels. These are far from those clumsy carts of the end of the last century. Modern models are quite attractive and can make life easier and keep health.

Trending again

"Kravchuchkas" - old-style carts - are not very pleasant to use, though convenient. They can still be seen in the hands of the elderly. Beautiful or not, they cannot pull the load in their hands. However, more and more interesting shopping bags on carts began to come across. And they look good, and they seem more comfortable than old bags fastened with belts and elastic bands. And they are far from old and very good looking people. Gradually it ceases to be surprising. After all, the health from heavy bags does not increase, and the vidocq of those pulling food bags in their hands is appropriate - a person puffing with strain does not look more attractive than one who just rolls a cart.

Shopping trolley bag on wheels is back in trend

This fashion - for trolley bags - came to us from the West. Despite the fact that almost everyone has a car, every family has a bag on wheels. And they are used not only by the elderly, but also by the young. It is not very convenient to carry a bunch of bags around the same shopping center. It is much more convenient to put all purchases in the cart. Yes, and hands and back, it's still better to take care of - the treatment is expensive. All in all, the shopping trolley bag is gaining in popularity.

Frame and its features

Well, it seems, what could be so complicated in a shopping bag? Take any and you will be happy. But no. There are many features that determine how convenient it is to use. And it's not about the colors at all, but about the boring but important details. Let's start looking at the possible designs of a trolley bag. They may be:

• with frame
  • from an aluminum alloy;
  • made of steel (painted or with metallized spraying);
• frameless.
  

  One possible use is to transport with a bicycle

The trolley bag - with or without frame - really reduces the strain on the arms and back. Which one is better? For each purpose its own. If you go for groceries only purposefully and only from home, the best choice is frame. If you travel by public transport, a folding one is more suitable. When folded, it takes up little space. If you walk, then a stationary is also suitable - it is more reliable and more durable, since there are fewer connections.

If you go to get food after work, then few will want to carry a trolley with a bag to work. In this case, a bag on wheels without a trolley is more suitable. When folded, it takes up little space - like a medium-sized cosmetic bag.

Frameless Shopping Bags on Wheels

Wheels are attached to the bottom of the frameless trolley bag. They can be on a single platform, there can be each separately. As a rule, there are two or four wheels. If there are two wheels, there are additional stops that give the trolley stability. The wheels have a small diameter and a "tire" width.The bag can hold 10-15 kilograms of food.

The advantage of this type of trolley bag is its compactness when folded and light weight. But they only ride well on a flat surface and with a small load. When transporting a significant load, a significant load is placed on the arms and back. In general, this is a good option if you need to hold the load a couple of hundred meters. To the car, for example.

The frameless shopping bag on wheels is very compact when rolled up (it's that little light green bundle on the right)

When choosing, make sure that the trolley bag has reliable stops. In cheap versions, these are two thin twigs. Firstly, they may not hold the load, and secondly, they will be unstable. The width of the handles and the height of the entire structure are also important.

Frame types

Household frame trolley bags have a higher carrying capacity. The frame can be steel or aluminum alloy. Those with an aluminum trolley weigh less (from 1 kg to 1.5 kg), can carry loads with a total mass of up to 30 kg. Most often they are not painted - aluminum itself looks quite normal.

Wireframes are also different

The steel frame is more durable, which allows you to transport up to 50 kilograms of products. But the trolley bag itself weighs more than two kilograms. Since the steel rusts, it is coated with paint or a layer of corrosion-resistant metal.

You should also pay attention to the following parameters:

• The height of the trolley bag. They are for short and tall people. The minimum height is 86 cm, the maximum is 106 cm.
• Handle type:
  • Stationary. The handle height is fixed. If one person will use it, or several, but not too different in height, then a fixed height is even good. Less chance of breakage.
  • Telescopic (retractable). Made like the handles of suitcases on wheels. There are several height options.
    

    One retractable handle is too unstable. Poor choice for seniors

• Handle shape. The handle has a plastic or rubber grip. It should be round, without sharp edges, and fit comfortably in the palm of your hand.

In fact, the height of the trolley bag is one of the most important parameters. If it is too low, you will need to bend over, strain the body while moving. If it is too high, the hand will be heavily loaded.

Number of wheels

The degree of load on the arms when moving loads depends on the number and size of wheels in the trolley bag. To make it convenient for you to transport loads, the wheel diameter should be 15-20 cm. Not less. When doing this, pay attention to the width and material of the "tire". The width should be at least a centimeter, but it is better if there is more. Narrow wheels often fall through and get stuck, making movement difficult. The tire should be made of elastic rubber. Round or grooved - that's what you like best, but tough-elastic.

Next, consider how many wheels a shopping cart shopping bag can have. This determines the stability and load that falls on the arms and back when moving.

• Two wheels. The bag on two wheels has stops without fail. They allow it to be delivered. Stops can be stationary or folding, metal or plastic. It is clear that folding is more convenient, but they can break off. In terms of reliability, metal is better, and so that they do not emit unnecessary sounds, they can be equipped with plastic pads. The pads also "slow down" the bag, making it more stable.
• Four wheels. The first pair of wheels is most often stationary, the second one extends or leans back. Both the front and rear pair can be extended. This design is even more stable. It can be simply pushed with minimal effort.
  

  Shopping trolley bag on wheels: four wheels are stable and reliable

• Six wheels. The six-wheeled shopping trolley bag features three wheels in a triangle-like structure.When moving on a flat surface, there are two pairs of wheels in operation. This means that it is easier to drive than a two-wheeled one. The third pair is required when climbing stairs. As you pull the cart, the loose pair of wheels drives up the next step, taking the weight on itself.

6 Wheels Shopping Trolley Bag

So how many wheels should a trolley bag have? If you need to lift the load up the steps (Khrushchev and Stalinka), the best choice is six wheels. They really work and make the task easier. If an elderly person is using the cart, it is better to choose a four-wheeled one. She is, in fact, "lucky herself." It only needs to be pushed a little. While on a two-wheeled vehicle, some of the weight is transferred to the hand.

The quality of the material of the bag itself

The bag itself must be sewn from a dense, durable material. It is desirable that it be water-repellent, so you can not be afraid of rain and snow. The best option is synthetic fabrics, they are also easy to clean. For example, polyester fabric has good performance properties. At the moment, she is considered the best.

It is necessary to pay attention to the bag and the way it is attached to the cart

There are also materials with thermostatic properties. Such properties are useful in the summer - so that food does not heat up in the heat. But it is rather a bonus if there are funds for it. Pay attention to additional pockets, bottle holders. These simple and inexpensive features make the item really easy to use.

Bag volume and clasp

What you should pay attention to is the size of the bag. But it must match the capacity of the cart. The volume is usually indicated in liters:

• 35-45 liters - medium-sized trolley bag. It will contain about the same amount of products as in one and a half to two medium bags from the supermarket.
• 50-55 liters. This is already a good sized bag, which can hold 40-50 kg of food. These are one and a half to two large bags.
  

  The dimensions of the bag must match the cart

There are options for which the neck can be expanded. These can be reduced or increased at will (the upper part turns inward). There are two types of fastening - a drawstring tie and a Velcro or magnetic clip. Often there can be two types of fasteners - so that during transportation, no sediments get inside the bag, and so that everything remains safe.

Method of attachment to the frame

Also, pay attention to how the bag is attached to the frame. There are models for which the bag is removed. In this case, the trolley can be used to transport goods in its own container. If you are interested in this option, see that the cover can be easily removed and put on, but at the same time, so that it is securely fixed. There are two options:

• Strips sewn to the back wall, which are put on the frame. Good in terms of reliability - it will not fall off the cart, but it is inconvenient to remove / install.
  

  How to attach the bag to the cart

• Velcro (textile fastener). In this case, additional fasteners with Velcro are sewn on. It is important here that these are not two thin strips with pieces of "linden". A loaded bag may break off if turned badly. The width of the strip should be at least 15 centimeters. And it is better to have two fixation points: one for the posts, the second for the crossbars.

In general, the Velcro fastening is secure and comfortable. It is only necessary that the area of ​​the Velcro is sufficient - the weight has to be kept considerable.

Special models

The shopping trolley bag on wheels can be with a folding seat. This option is good for those who travel to the country and who have to wait a long time for transport. A very good option. A chair is, of course, not a chair, but sitting is better than standing. Especially for children or elderly people.

Special types of trolley bags: with reclining chair and for bicycles

The second special type of trolley bag is for bicycles.They differ in a more massive frame, large volume and carrying capacity. More reliable and wider wheels. To avoid problems with transportation, the wheels must be at least 20 cm in diameter, and must also be on rolling bearings.