Chariot likes to say, “One Chariot, A world of possibilities” and they produce products that enable you to share the healthy lifestyle you love so much with your children.
The Chariot Carriers Company takes their work seriously and they focus exclusively on the outdoor transportation of children. They products fall into one of three categories: adventure carriers, bicycle trailers and bicycle sidecars. Their most popular bicycle carrier is the Cougar line, and no, this has nothing to do with forty plus year old women!
What sets the Chariot, and the Cougar specifically, apart from other kids bike trailer products is its superior venting, padded seats, and unmatched smooth ride. In addition, the Cougar sports many additional innovations that helps it separate from the competition. The Chariot Carriers Company wants the Cougar to be the only child carrier you need, and the many options available to the Cougar helps it help you to eliminate purchasing several dedicated child carriers.
The Cougar 1 is a single passenger trailer, while the Cougar 2 seats double. Each is available in red, orange or avocado and is engineered with an external mid-frame which translates to extra leg room and a lower step-in height for your munchkins. The Cougar also employs a Photo-luminescent Energlo® fabric to allow full 360 degree visibility, while rider viewing is enhanced by large, tinted polyurethane windows, instead of plastic which tends to dull views over time.
The Cougar also utilizes a 2-in-1 weather cover with Quickclip™ which enables easy and silent access to the child compartment. Inside, generous side air vents are provided, and the cockpit is widened to provide for more comfort to the rider. The seats are padded and are more like a reclining seat rather than a slinky hammock which tends to be uncomfortable during long rides. The padded seat bottom comes with a wicking mesh, and it is removable and washable.
As for storage, the Cougar provides a large folding rear storage bag in addition to a rear pocket that can hold keys, wallet, cell phone and what not. The exterior is blessed with 3M™ Scotchlite™ reflective material for added low-light visibility. And as previously mentioned, the ride is superior, owing to an adjustable suspension system that really works in this setup. This kids bike trailer rides on 20 inch lightweight wheels.
The single rider Cougar 1 has a carrying capacity of 75 pounds, while the Cougar 2 is rated at 100 pounds. By itself, the Cougar 1 weighs approximately 22 pounds and the Cougar 2, 27 pounds. Folded, the Cougar 1 measures 41.7 x 24 x 11.4 inches, while the Cougar 2 comes in at 42.1 x 31.5 x 11.8 inches. In keeping with their motto of One Chariot, A world of possibilities, Chariot Carriers designed their kids bike trailer to be easily converted to multiple uses through their conversion kits. Chariot makes available a strolling kit, a jogging kit, a bicycle trailer kit, a hiking kit and a cross-country ski kit. Chariot promises that adding any conversion kit is as simple as pressing a button. With five activities to address, Chariot has indeed designed an easy-to-convert carrier to fit just about any outdoor lifestyle.