Heavy Duty Kayak Cart - for Kayaks and Canoes

There was a time when moving our tandem kayak sailboat required coordination, negotiation, and possibly a motivational speech. Now? I casually roll it to the bay like I’m taking a Sunday stroll. This heavy-duty kayak cart is an absolute workhorse. What used to be a two-person, mildly dramatic operation is now a smooth, one-person glide. I load up the kayak, give it a gentle push, and off we go—no grunting, no awkward balancing act, no questioning my life choices halfway to the water. The build quality is exactly what you’d hope for when trusting something with your prized kayak. It feels solid, stable, and ready to handle the weight without even breaking a sweat (unlike me before this showed up). The wheels roll effortlessly over terrain that used to feel like an obstacle course—sand, uneven ground, you name it. And the ease of use? Beautifully simple. No complicated setup, no engineering degree required—just strap it in and roll like you’ve been doing this your whole life. If you’ve ever wrestled a kayak and lost, this cart is your redemption arc. One person, one trip, zero drama. Absolute bliss.

It was extremely to assemble. No Directions are needed All you need to do it Look at it and its so easy. It fit my Perception Outlaw 11.5 perfect. The width adjustment is very easy. Just make sure if your Yak is not the same width they you know where you have the width set for for easy loading of your Yak into it. The ONLY thing I wish they had done was possibly install eyelets or something similar to fasten the tie down straps to. It would be much better for the price IF you didn't have to figure where to Tie your straps to it. a Slot or Loop welded on it would be much much better. I actually plan on Mounting a wide eyelet on each side for the straps to go threw instead of having to crawl down under the Yak and tie them to it. I have used it over some pretty rough ground sense getting it and Only drawback Is IF a rock big enough catch's one wheel it will turn over fairly easy or stop rolling on it. Have to MAKE SURE you use the Tie Downs on Rough hard ground to absorb the shock and vibrations. Yes I would purchase again and Yes I did recommend it to some of my Kayaking Friends. It is actually OVERPRICED for what it is BUT It is Very well made with Heavy Metal.

My kayak is the Bonafide SS107 sit on top fishing kayak, weighing in at 67 lbs without gear and approaching around 95 - 100 fully loaded (fishfinder battery, seat, poles, rod, pole anchor, tackle box, etc). I initially purchased and used a Malone MPG504 Xpress Scupper-Style Kayak Cart (it broke at the frame during 1/2 mile hike along a trail - cheap aluminum and clearly not up to the weight. This cart is rated at 450 lbs. Assembly: simple half page of visual instructions but it helps if you are a bit of engineer to understand how it goes together properly. You may want to check YouTube for video help. There are only basic set of parts, so it took me about 25 minutes to get it going. Part of the deal is making sure the tubes are aligned to your kayak (mine is tri-hull design, and the support tubes fit perfectly because they are adjustable!). The cart has two levels, high and low. I built mine high but didn't get the impression there was more than a couple of inches between "low" and "high". Sturdiness: The material are well made. Once together, I loaded the kayak by dragging the front end to the front of the cart in the first picture (I saw a video review that showed this - ingenious), then pulled it up and over - the cart settled nicely in the middle of the cart. Next, you take the two cam straps and tie the kayak on. Cam straps are very long so they should cover everything. Note: I'm not a fan of cam straps - I like ratchet types but Wilderness Systems thoughtfully put a heavy piece of leather/cloth to avoid the metal scratching the yak. Performance: simply awesome. While my kayak was not loaded at 67 lbs, maneuvering this was a piece of cake. I took it all over my driveway then over my very thick lawn (small hills). I also liked how the wheels allow you to pivot circularly in place (makes it easy to move in any direction). I just hand tightened the cam straps but that worked out just fine with no slippage. I haven't yet tried a major hike yet, but am I convinced this puppy will do trick nicely. At 200 bucks, it's one of the costliest carts out there but you get what you pay for here. If you intend on any kind of heavy kayak hauling, make the the investment!

When I started my search for a kayak cart I was quickly overwhelmed by the opinions of the kayak community. C-tug many said, alot also said you have a Hobie get a Hobie scupper cart none of these would really work well for me. I needed a cart that would be usable on both my Wilderness Systems Radar 115 and my Hobie Outback. Buying two different carts was out of the question and out of the budget. That's when I started checking out the Wilderness Systems cart. Sure the price seems steep at first (although I have seen them on Amazon for $139.99) but if you added up the price of a Hobie cart and a C-tug I would have been in the $325-$375 range. I received the Wilderness cart, the assembly was fast and easy and this cart is beefy! I have never seen a cart that is so adaptable and so strong. The beauty is in the simplicity and build quality. A few twists of a couple knobs and you can adjust it to any kayak, it's also height adjustable. Nice padding, nice wheels and tie down straps, it really offers all I needed. Great job Wilderness Systems!

Overall it's a great cart and much better than the WheelEz cart I was using before for my 110 lbs Vibe Shearwater 120. It's very sturdy, rolls easily, fits the kayak great with its adjustable bunks. The only con is that you have to lift the heavy kayak very high to get it onto the bunks since the bunks stick almost straight up in the air when the kayak is not on it. Some type of kick stand would have made this cart much easier to load the kayak onto the cart. Without that I have to lift the back of the kayak 4 ft off the ground to get it on the cart. After a full day on the water and with a fully loaded kayak that is not easy. I still recommend the cart for heavy kayaks but I may try to add my own DIY kick stand to it for better easy of loading. Wilderness Systems if you are listening, please consider adding some type of stand to your design. The cart is not inexpensive so it should have this feature already. Thanks.

Use on an Ascend Hybrid. Odd bottom shape. MOST carts don't fit this kayak well, including C-Tug -doesn't quite fit right. Also doesn't handle alot of weight well I spent way to much on different carts, multiple styles, etc. THIS is the one. I don't have an empty kayak either on this. Fully loaded, with trolling motor, trolling batteries, cooler with ice, rods, etc. Loaded down. This thing is a beast. Pulls easy, doesn't even act like it's loaded. I use it in salt water too. No issues. Breaks down and re-assembles quick. I could have bought a couple of these for how much I spend on different carts. Lots of reviews said get this one first, and I didn't listen. I should have. Wouldn't have saved any money-I would have bought more fishing gear, but should have absolutely bought this one first. I have no doubt I could hook this up to the tow hitch somehow and it would take it just fine.

Warning to All: This item does NOT fit all Wilderness Kayak storage hatch! The description on Amazon and on Wilderness is inaccurate. I ordered the cart and kayak at the same time. Though due to shipping delays, I did not get my kayak to test it out before return date was up. I assumed both items are Wilderness product, it was a safe call to keep thinking it can be stored as the description and video states on BOTH sites! Wrong! I’ve a Pungo 120. I tried to configure this to make it fit but fell short by 3-4ins in clearing the hatch to fit inside. The only items that were able to fit were the tires and the bolts. The handle bar, not so much. Do NOT make the same mistake and assume the item will fit just because it’s made from the same brand. Do not order ahead of time and let it sit in a corner in anticipation it will work. Luckily, I was able to get a partial refund for this item through Amazon, as Wilderness would not and could not assist with the issue. Charged a restocking fee. Do not want anyone have to deal with this issue and just in case Wilderness doesn’t update their description and video, along with Amazon, I thought I’d post my product review for this item. Item is nice and sturdy! Rolls well, easy to break down and put back together in a few minutes. However, do confirm with Wilderness Cart will fit your kayak! It certainly did NOT fit mine.

I have attempted using a couple of different cheaper ($40-$60) folding carts with my kayak. I often found the carts wouldn't stay in place and would also collapse or slide off in any kind of rougher terrain. I primarily fish different creeks and rivers that don't always have the best put in locations. This cart has truly been a champ at getting my kayak from the truck to the water. When I have all my gear on the kayak it is right around 100 pounds but with the cart just behind the center of the boat, it pulls with very little resistance. The assembly is pretty straight forward and it does store upside down in the rear of my kayak fine while leaving room for a medium dry bag and my lunch. Once the load rails are adjusted to the grooves in the bottom of the kayak's haul, you are able to pull the kayak around smooth ground without a strap with no issues. I still utilize the strap when going up/down hills or over rough ground. If you are in the market for a good kayak cart and have a heavier sit on top fishing kayak, don't waste your money trying the other ones and just start here. Also, before you use a post style scupper cart be sure to check with your manufacturer. Most kayaks warranty will not cover any damage caused by this style of cart and they can also be difficult to load.

If you have a heavier kayak, these wheels are a game changer. I have a recon 120 and without these wheels I would have to have a second person with me to take my kayak out, or disassemble everything, and re-assemble at the water. I've tried many wheels before, and these are the only ones that do not feel like they're going to break and can take bumps/ uneven terrain like a champ. If you have a heavier kayak, and are looking for wheels, these are EXPENSIVE, but are your best bet.

Excelente calidad en sus componentes,muy satisfecho con la compra,súper recomendable

This thing is easily the best kayak cart on the market. I tried a few others and while they might be fine for a lighter kayak they are no good for a heavy yak. This thing is a beast, distributes the weight well, and takes a beating over all terrain. You won’t regret the money you spend on this, you’ll be glad you spent it!

El producto es de una calidad incomparable en cada una de las piezas, excelente complemento de mi radar135.

Super easy to assemble and works perfectly for my OT Sportsman PDL 120. I like the simple design and my first impressions are the build quality is very good. Lots of folks on reddit said no need to look elsewhere and they were right!