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<br>After hearing good ideas about the Hamax Outback jogging stroller from our pals at BabyGearLab, we chose to evaluate its performance as a bike trailer. The Outback impressed us in a number of methods, especially due to the fact that it uses such a safe, comfortable experience for kid travelers. Unfortunately, we were less satisfied with its weight and with a few irksome style elements. Continue reading to find out if the Outback is the trailer for you.<br>
<br>Protection<br>
<br>The Hamax Outback was among the top scorers in the Protection classification. Like the rest of the trailers in our test group, the Outback fulfills ASTM security standards. But unlike a few of the lower-end designs, this trailer goes above and beyond in some essential ways. It has a rock-solid aluminum frame with a seamless sector framing the front of the trailer, which has the prospective to secure versus front and side impacts while still giving kid guests an uninterrupted view. The only frame setup we like much better belongs to the Burley D'Lite designs, which have an additional piece of aluminum framing stumbling upon each side of the trailer. The Outback's harness uses a five-point system and is extremely fast and basic to change, so it's easy to keep guests tight and secure.<br>
<br>This trailer has a mesh bug shield, a plastic rain barrier, and a material sunshade, so you'll be able to protect your travelers no matter the weather. With the mesh front and additional mesh vents behind the seats, we discovered the Outback to be well-ventilated for trips on warm days. The sunshade is sufficient, however its style is cumbersome, depending on Velcro fasteners that are challenging to line up and aren't really safe. It's likewise only adjustable in terms of length, not placing. We liked the fully adjustable sun tones of the Burley D'Lite models and the [Thule Chariot](https://zyrofisher.co.uk/meet-the-team/) trailers much better, but because the Outback likewise has UV-protected top and side windows, we still believe it performs well here.<br>
<br>Like the Burley D'Lite models and the Thule Chariot Cross, the Outback has an adjustable suspension for passenger security and convenience. The ride in this trailer was smooth enough that our guest tester regularly conked out, even on rough routes. It seemed like the weight of the trailer really assisted in this area too, considering that it wasn't as tense or responsive as lighter designs.<br>
<br>The only location in this category in which the Outback didn't stand out was riding in the rain. This was amongst the worst entertainers in our test group when we blasted it under a sprinkler for five minutes: There was considerable water pooled in the footwell and the seats were partly soaked from water leaking down through the joint in between the top frame and the material cover. This trailer will do great over short distances in a light drizzle, however if you plan on taking your kids for long rides in gnarly weather - well, first, great for you, and second, think about a more water resistant trailer, like the Thule Chariot Cross.<br>
<br>Passenger Experience<br>
<br>From the traveler's viewpoint, the Hamax Outback is strong gold, which is why it scooped up best marks in this classification.<br>
<br>Passengers in the Outback have a lot to look forward to: comfortable seats, huge windows, and a lot of space for all the toys, snacks, and cool rocks they "need" to bring along. The seats and straps in this trailer are all well-padded, and the pads can be eliminated and washed to prevent them from getting gross over time. The seat-back can be adjusted to a limited degree as a system using straps accessed through the back of the trailer, which is a plus - though it's not rather as incredible as the separately adjustable seats in the Thule Chariot Cross or the Burley D'Lite X. The interior of the [Outback](https://zyrofisher.co.uk/history/) was one of the widest in our test group, so travelers can hang out without [feeling squished](https://zyrofisher.co.uk/what-we-do/).<br>
<br>One of the best guest functions of the Outback is its flat, rubber-lined footwell, which allows kids to easily climb in and out of the trailer on their own without tipping the whole setup over. The Weehoo weeGo likewise has this function, though we found that trailer to be slightly less steady. Other trailers, most especially the Burley D'Lite models, have fabric-bottomed, sloping footwells, that make it harder for kids to get in and out without assistance.<br>
<br>Biker Experience<br>
<br>While the Outback didn't supply the worst experience for cyclists out of the trailers we checked, its weight truly dragged it down in this category.<br>
<br>Make no error: This trailer is [H-E-A-V-Y](https://zyrofisher.co.uk/we-do/logistics/). At 44 pounds, it's more than twice the weight of our Best Bang for the Buck, the Burley Bee, and more than 30% heavier than our Top Pick for Athletes, the Thule Chariot Cross. This indicates that pulling the trailer up even minor slopes requires a major effort from the cyclist. This depends on your fitness level, obviously, but our lead tester, who rides miles every day and is accustomed to pulling freight uphill, battled with the Outback on inclines. The weight of the trailer also made it a real challenge to tow along rough tracks, even without hills.<br>
<br>If you can surpass its weight, the Outback provides a relatively excellent experience for bicycle riders. It makes [virtually](https://zyrofisher.co.uk/retailers/) no noise while being pulled or steered, which was rare in our test group. It tracks behind the bike well, and our testers experienced fairly little lurching or other feedback in between the trailer and the bike, even off-road. Thanks to its greatly bent tow arm, the Outback is simple to maneuver in tight spaces, which we discovered helpful for navigating awkward bike rack configurations.<br>
<br>While the Outback is relatively straightforward to use as soon as you get the hang of it, we experienced so numerous little design peculiarities during testing that we tore down its score in this classification.<br>
<br>Establishing the Outback took 35 minutes from boxed to ready-to-ride, which was average for the [higher-end trailers](https://zyrofisher.co.uk/history/) we tested. Annoyingly, connecting the wheel guards needed using a screwdriver from the inside of the trailer, which was tough provided the positioning of the seats. In spite of our best shots, we were still entrusted one wheel guard hanging slightly loose. We also the tough way that the zipper on the mesh bug guard doesn't have a stop on one side, so it came straight off and was very frustrating to re-thread.<br>
<br>Like the Thule Chariots, establishing the Outback from its folded position is as easy as pulling the two sides of the frame into location up until you hear nice, loud clicks. This was one of the simpler systems we checked. Breaking the trailer down was somewhat more difficult considering that it requires pushing a button and pulling on a loop of fabric at the exact same time. We discovered that the material loops regularly got lost in the trailer's frame and had to be fished out. Storing the Outback while not in usage was challenging due to its size and weight. It was unwieldy to bring and tough to lean upright in the garage between rides.<br>
<br>Like all the trailers in our test group, the Hamax Outback utilizes a hitch mechanism that's attached to the bike by the rear quick-release skewer. The Outback's drawback utilizes the exact same male-female design as the Allen Sport Steel and the Weehoo weeGo, and we discovered this design to be difficult to deal with because it requires lining up the bike and trailer perfect in order to connect them. The ball-and-socket drawback in the Thule designs and the bracket-and-pin hitch in the Burley designs were simpler to use.<br>
<br>Versatility<br>
<br>The Outback scored well in the flexibility classification due to its adjustable interior setup and the accessibility of optional conversion packages for other sports.<br>
<br>One of our preferred features of the Outback - one it shows our Editors' Choice Award winner, the Burley D'Lite X-- is that its seat panel can unclip from the top of the trailer to lie flat, developing a substantial interior space. What will you tow with all this space? A Costco-sized load of groceries? A furry good friend? All the outdoor camping equipment you require for a bikepacking adventure? An elaborate art project that requires to be delivered to your kid's school ASAP? The alternatives are unlimited, and this ability to reconfigure the interior cargo area makes the Outback a really flexible option. However, it deserves mentioning once again that weight is an element here. You may have the ability to fill this trailer to the brim with outdoor camping equipment, but do you have the quads to transport it into the backcountry when the trailer itself weighs north of 40 pounds? For a similarly adjustable interior that weighs a lot less, think about the Burley D'Lite X.<br>
<br>When the seat is clipped upright for towing travelers, the freight area of the trailer is accessible through a zippered back opening. Like the Weehoo weeGo, the opening is smaller than the freight space itself, which restricts the measurements of what you can fit back there. However, we discovered it quite simple to squish two paper grocery bags side-by-side in this area, and it will certainly [accommodate](https://zyrofisher.co.uk/zyrofisher/) totes, knapsacks, health club bags, briefcases, and purses. There's likewise a thoughtful separated pocket in this space for keeping things you need to access quickly, like emergency snacks or a cell phone.<br>
<br>The variation we evaluated Outback came equipped with a running conversion package (although note that it is not constantly sold with this, so be mindful of the model you are buying if that's a feature you want). A cross-country snowboarding package is likewise available for purchase. Since bike trailers were the focus of this review, we didn't evaluate these other functions, however their accessibility makes this a possibly more flexible trailer.<br>[ridethecity.com](https://www.ridethecity.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/bike-brands.jpg)
<br>Should You Buy the Hamax Outback?<br>
<br>Given that the Outback is incredibly resilient and very kid-friendly, we think it will best fit a family who prepares to utilize it once again and once again for rides around town. It may likewise be an excellent option for parents of larger kids considering that it has among the roomiest traveler locations we tested. However, due to its heavier weight, this trailer is not an excellent option for those who will be dealing with hills routinely or riding over a lot of rough surface. If you live in a flat location and kid comfort is your top concern, we wager you'll get great deals of usage out of this strong trailer.<br>[bikeattack.com](https://bikeattack.com/se-bikes/)
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