Olympia Tools 85-188 Pack-N-Roll Folding Collapsible Service Cart, 150LB Capacity, Black

I admit I have only had this cart for a couple of days, but I already find it a wonderful and useful tool. I am moderately handicapped and require a cane or rolling walker to get around. Naturally I find carrying things to be difficult. Because the cart comes fully assembled, I was able to use it the first night. I used the cart to carry my full laundry basket to the utility room, and folded laundry back to my bedroom. I folded the cart out of the way so I wouldn't block my laundry room access. My cane was on a lower shelf, and there when I needed it. The cart rolls easily over carpet and tile, and is sturdy enough for me to lean against in lieu of my walker.The next morning, I had to go to the drug store for a few items. Getting from the car to the store and back again is challenging for me. I decided to put the cart in the back seat and take it with me. It was much easier to fold and load than my walker. I used it to get into the store, do my shopping and even take advantage of a sale on paper products because I had the space to carry it. It is lighter, smaller, and more maneuverable than a steel shopping cart, but with 3 shelves, held quite a lot. After checking out, an easy trip back to the car with no shopping cart to have to dispose of. Obviously, the cart was used to get my bags into the house and saved many steps putting things away.I will be the first say this is no handicap product, but for someone like me who is restricted but not immobile, it is a very useful tool. I'm sure I am just beginning to explore the many uses of this cart. Wish I would have found it sooner.

Of the dozen or so utility, tool, and service carts around our home, library, bar, kitchen, and shop, this collapsible cart is the least expensive and most useful.The shipping package from the manufacturer in China is the best I've ever seen for a product like this — by far. The cart is surrounded by solid but honeycombed cardboard blocks strategically placed so that the cart itself is supported internally, and there are no voids. The internal box is protected by a heavy cardboard overpack. Even FedEx was unable to damage the package or the cart. It unpacks easily, and there is a user's manual/product data sheet wrapped around the cart in shipping. I scanned and saved it, because it appears the importer, Olympia, intends to warranty and service the cart should the need arise.Since the cart folds, it has many pivot points. Each pivot is composed of screws and locking nuts, not rivets, the only exception being the short, horizontal, locking handle seen in the product image. Even that part attaches to the diagonals with screws and locking nuts, not rivets, so it, too, is replaceable. Each metal riser is covered with plastic film. I'm sure it will wear off in time, but so far, it hasn't, and when it does, it won't affect the operation of collapsibility of the cart.The only similar, collapsible cart I've been able to find is a food service cart by Carlisle. It costs three to five times as much, depending on the vendor and shipping. Carlisle make two carts; the smaller one is about the same size as this Olympia cart. To be fair, the Carlisle cart is sturdier and has a higher load rating, 350 lbs, but that comes at two prices — $$$ and weight.There is another important difference in the design of the two carts, Carlisle vs. Olympia: The Carlisle cart folds in the long axis and is quite wide to load and store. The Olympia cart folds along the short axis which means it folds a little longer, but, for me, I can accommodate long more easily than wide. Both carts roll when folded.I have two of the Olympia carts. (Actually, my dad borrowed one and won't return it.) Both open and close easily and lock securely. Collapsed, the cart slides in the back seat of a Toyota Prius or Tacoma or behind a closet door at the house. Open, the cart is sturdy, rolls easily on 3" casters (all four swivel, two lock), and supports the approximate weight advertised, namely, 50 lbs per shelf. The cart dimensions as listed by Amazon are accurate, but here's another number: The useable, inside dimension of each shelf is 14.5" x 21.5"; however, the useable width narrows from 14.5" to 13.5" at the center of the shelf where lift handles are molded in the plastic. There is a 1" deep lip around each shelf. I often load the card with paper and roll it next to the shredder. Two stacks of paper fit easily on each shelf.I could point out a couple of minor shortcomings, but, in reality, they are features I already have on larger carts, and they would not fit on this small, light, cart which clearly is meant for a different purpose. And that is my final point. This cart serves a niche. Understand and live with the minor limitation(s), and this will prove one of the most useful under-$100 purchases you will make for around your home.

This is the BEST product I have bought in the last 12 months.I originally purchased this because I wanted a way to move my own stuff from one place to another in the fewest amount of trips possible. I wanted something that I would take up as little storage space as possible, and be light enough for me to lift in and out of my car. AND I didn't want to pay a fortune.THIS cart exceeded my expectations.Assembly: First of all, it came fully assembled. I was able to take it right out of the box, and use it immediately. I didn't have to tighten any nuts or bolts, or snap anything together.Size: I did think this was going to be bigger. Looking at the measurement description online is one thing. If you're like me, I read measurements and "think" i know how big it is.... but I'm always wrong. I encourage you to pull out a yard stick or a measuring tape and actually see what 15 inches x 26 1/8 inches looks like, and what 34 inches tall looks like! That being said, even thought the product is smaller than I expected, I am still super thrilled with it.Quality: The cart is thoughtfully engineered and made of sturdy plastic and metal parts. I loaded about 120 pounds of craft supplies onto this cart and pushed it over 500 yards. The shelves did not bow or buckle. The wheels smoothly rolled across concrete, carpet and hardwood flooring. I was able to lock the wheels when I got to my destination.Travel: The cart itself is reasonably light. I was able to fold and lift it into my car all by myself. Due to the size of the cart, I was also able to slide it into the car on it's side so it took up as little space as possible within my car. This allowed me to pack around it and my view was not obstructed.Storage: When not in use, I am able to fold the cart up and store it against the wall in my garage. It takes up about 15 in x 8 in of floor space when it is collapsed. Its so light that I could probably mount a few hooks on the wall and hang it up!Function: I can see myself using this service cart at so many different events, crafting events, family get togethers, office potlucks, team events, etc...I totally recommend this cart! Great Quality, Great Price.