Veer All-Terrain Cruiser review
A wagon that pushes like a stroller, and the venues that will turn you away at the gate.
The verdict
The Cruiser is the wagon that behaves like a stroller, which is what separates it from the folding wagons sold beside it, and being hose-washable is a feature you will be grateful for within a month. Buy it if your weekends are beaches, trails, sports fields and campsites. Skip it if your main use case is theme parks, because many of the largest ban wagons outright, or if you need something for a newborn, which this is not without a separate infant accessory.
Veer All-Terrain Cruiser Wagon Stroller
~$699
A two-seat all-terrain wagon that pushes like a stroller, pulls like a wagon or is pushed along by a walking child, with a hose-washable body.
Check price on AmazonSpecifications
| Seats | Two contoured vented seats, up to 55 lb each, or up to 250 lb of cargo |
|---|---|
| Weight | 32.6 lb, or 24.6 lb with the wheels removed |
| Frame | Aircraft-grade aluminium with a patented single-frame wall system and robotic welds |
| Steering | Push, pull or push-along, with a telescopic adjustable handle |
| Cleaning | Hose washable, frame and fabric sidewalls |
| Fold | Seatbacks and sidewalls fold with one hand, wheels and fenders removable |
| Certification | JPMA certified |
Specifications above come from Veer's published product specifications. Treat pricing as approximate, since Amazon pricing moves.
What it does well
- Hose washable is the underrated specification. A vehicle that carries sandy, muddy children and spilled drinks either gets cleaned easily or gets disgusting, and most wagons in this category do not survive that test.
- Push mode is genuinely a stroller push rather than a wagon shoved forwards, which is what makes it usable in places a pull-only wagon is not.
- At 32.6 lb it is lighter than many single strollers despite carrying two children and 250 lb of capacity.
- Removable wheels and fenders make the folded package small enough for a normal car boot, which most two-seat wagons are not.
Where it falls short
- Many large theme parks and some zoos and museums ban wagons entirely, whatever they are called and however they steer. If your reason for buying is a theme park trip, check that specific venue's current stroller policy before ordering, because the ban is usually written about wagons rather than about wheels.
- It is not suitable for a newborn as sold. Infants need a lie-flat surface or a car seat, and using the Cruiser from birth means a separate infant accessory, which is an additional cost.
- At about $699 before accessories it is stroller money for something that is a weekend vehicle rather than an everyday one, and the canopy, the snack tray and the infant accessories are all extra.
- Children sitting facing each other in an open box is a social arrangement as well as a transport one. Some families find that delightful and some find that two toddlers within arm's reach of each other for an hour is a mistake.
- It is wide. On a narrow pavement or a busy path you will be apologising, and it does not fit through some shop doorways.
What owners report
Published owner reviews are consistently strong on build quality and on how well it handles sand, grass and gravel, which is the specific reason people buy it over a cheaper folding wagon. The push mode and the hose-washable body come up repeatedly as the two features that justified the price.
The recurring criticisms are price and accessory cost, weight when lifting it into a car, and a steady stream of reports from people who discovered a venue would not admit it. That last one is entirely avoidable with a check beforehand.
Who it suits
- Families whose weekends are beaches, trails, sports fields and campsites.
- Parents of two children who are past the stroller stage but not past being carried.
- Anyone who has owned a cheap folding wagon and found it collapsed on uneven ground.
Who should skip it
- Theme park visitors, who should check the venue's wagon policy before spending anything.
- Parents of a newborn, since it needs a separate accessory to carry an infant.
- Anyone wanting an everyday stroller for shops and pavements, where the width tells against it.
Alternatives worth considering
WonderFold W4 Original Stroller Wagon, 4 Seater
~$499
Four seats rather than two, for about $200 less, with a zippered front door children can climb through. It is heavier and does not push as cleanly, so this is capacity over quality of movement.
Check price on AmazonBurley Encore X 2-Seat Bike Trailer and Stroller
~$700
The same money carrying the same two children, attached to a bicycle instead. If your outings are cycle rides rather than walks, the trailer covers far more ground.
Check price on AmazonThule Urban Glide 3 Single Child All-Terrain Stroller
~$800
If you have one child, a proper all-terrain stroller is narrower, easier indoors, and welcome at venues that turn wagons away. It carries far less gear, which is the trade.
Check price on AmazonCommon questions
Are wagons allowed at theme parks?
Often not. Several of the largest parks ban wagons and wagon-style strollers regardless of how they steer, and the policies are usually written specifically about wagons. Check the current published policy for the venue you are visiting before buying, because this is the single most common expensive surprise with this product.
Veer Cruiser vs a stroller: which should I buy?
A stroller if your journeys are pavements, shops and public transport. A wagon if they are grass, sand, gravel and long days out with a lot of gear. The Cruiser is unusual in doing the wagon job while still pushing like a stroller, but it is still wide and still a weekend vehicle.
Can a baby ride in the Veer Cruiser?
Not as sold. An infant needs a lie-flat surface or an infant car seat, which means a separate Veer accessory. Budget for it if you are buying before your child can sit up reliably, and follow the accessory's own age and weight limits.
How heavy is it to lift into a car?
Veer publishes 32.6 lb, or 24.6 lb with the wheels off. That is lighter than many single strollers, and it is still a two-handed lift into a high boot. Taking the wheels off is quick and makes a real difference.
Is it worth it over a $150 folding wagon?
On flat ground and pavement, no. On sand, grass, gravel and roots, the difference is the whole product. Cheap folding wagons have small hard wheels and a soft frame, and they bog down and twist exactly where you wanted a wagon. If your use is a driveway and a park path, save the money.
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This review draws on published specifications, manufacturer figures, published safety standards and the general consensus of verified owner reports. We have not tested this product ourselves, and we say so rather than implying otherwise. Nothing here is medical or safety advice: car seat installation belongs with a certified child passenger safety technician, infant sleep follows your paediatrician and current safe sleep guidance, and no product prevents SIDS. Confirm current specifications, fit and safety information for your own child and vehicle before buying. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.