The back of my trailer--fully loaded

The back of my trailer--fully loaded

The sand toys are hanging from a bungee cord. They are by far the most awkward thing I carry. I used to use a small metal pail that I would pack with sand shovels, etc. and then hang from a carabiner. This is lighter and doesn't swing back and forth (which ultimately cracked my daughter in the head a few times--eep, Bad mommy!).

The back of the trailer seat is angled to make it more comfortable for kids. This creates tons of space in the rear triangle area of the trailer. You would be amazed at how much you can stash back there. Despite the back looking crammed in this photo, there is more space in the bottom that could be used if necessary.

Carabiners also work great for carrying grocery bags home from the store.