GB Pockit

Thread: "Travel stroller recommendations"

I hate the yoyo. It is small but it is SO annoying to fold and unfold. Impossible to do with baby. Sold it and got the Minu and love it. Not as compact but it’s easy to fold. You might like the GB Pocket.

Thread: "Please share any recommendations for a travel stroller ? "

We LOVED our GB Pockit stroller. It folds so compactly which is awesome! And fits in overhead!! We do not have to gate check it so you’re ready to go right out of the plane! I hate gate checking as I never trust how staff handles stuff. Ps you can also get a backpack that fits the stroller! It was great for when our kid decided to walk 🙃

Thread: "Travel stroller that fits in overhead compartment? [AB]"

I have the GB Pockit which markets itself as the most compact stroller. Remember, just because it can fit in the overhead bin doesn't mean they will let you bring it on the plane. I've heard of various people being told that strollers can't be put in the overhead bins. I suppose to prevent this you could put it in a bag so that it doesn't appear to be a stroller.

Thread: "Travel stroller: Stay in UppaBaby family? "

I had this debate too. I figured if I wanted to go with a light weight stroller I should fully commit to get the benefits of a small stroller (the minu still seemed quite large/heavy compared to the Joolz Aer). It sucks because I also wanted to use the bassinet and car seat with our travel stroller but thought I may be disappointed with how big the minu still is. Though fwiw, I heard some airlines don't allow strollers in the cabin even if they are carry on size (which very few are, I think the GB Pocket and Mountain Buggy Nano are the only ones).

Thread: "Looking for travel and quick errand stroller. Uppababy Minu v2 or nuna trvl?"

I love my Uppababy Minu. I have a Cruz and a BOB and I never use them now that I have the Minu. I would encourage you to go to a store and try out the smaller strollers - the GB Pockit stroller is another small travel stroller and it felt super flimsy when pushing, Babyzen Yoyo feels very top heavy and awkward when turning imo. I would go see how it feels for you folding/unfolding/lifting. I have never liked a stroller as much as my Minu!

Thread: "Travel stroller for 5 months old -Gb pockit vs Cybex Libelle"

(For future readers) We use a different version of the GB pockit and while it never actually feels sturdy, it has made it through many European cities (including Rome) and has done just fine. We did need to have two adults so one person could lift the front up and down off/on sidewalks at times. But, I’m happy with how compact it is and durable it has been for 2 years now. We are able to easily stow it on the plane, and even in a small restaurant under the table on a recent trip. I am not entire sure what we’ll do when our youngest (1) isn’t carried by us and we want both him and our toddler in a stroller. We are considering a second travel stroller and debating a different brand or just sticking with this.

Thread: "Japan travel stroller and crib for infant"

I actually lived in Japan and we had the Cybex Libelle for travel when my daughter was a toddler. I think it’s actually related to the pockit but maybe a bit more comfortable. Most hotels there will provide cribs. I would t travel with one. Japan is very child friendly. Airports and shopping centers have push chairs as well. If your child tolerates it I would use a carrier as much as you can. Especially in older or populated areas.

Thread: "Travel stroller for 5 months old -Gb pockit vs Cybex Libelle"

(For future readers) We use a different version of the GB pockit and while it never actually feels sturdy, it has made it through many European cities (including Rome) and has done just fine. We did need to have two adults so one person could lift the front up and down off/on sidewalks at times. But, I’m happy with how compact it is and durable it has been for 2 years now. We are able to easily stow it on the plane, and even in a small restaurant under the table on a recent trip. I am not entire sure what we’ll do when our youngest (1) isn’t carried by us and we want both him and our toddler in a stroller. We are considering a second travel stroller and debating a different brand or just sticking with this.

Thread: "Best travel stroller that isn't $600?"

Mountain buggy nano or Gb pockit

Thread: "Best travel stroller that isn't $600?"

These are the ones you want for overhead compartment friendly!

Thread: "Best travel stroller that isn't $600?"

Mountain buggy nano or Gb pockit

Thread: "What do you prefer: gate checking or overhead bin for travel strollers?"

Overhead bin so you don’t need to wait for your stroller to be unloaded. Would they give it to you during a lay over? I assume they would just transfer it to the next plane. When we land we usually have to pick up our stroller next to the baggage claim. GB pockit is a decent stroller. Folds up small and fits in the over head bin.

Thread: "Travel Stroller recommendation"

I love the gb pockit. Both my 2 yo and 4yo were super comfy in it, and it fit great overhead.

Thread: "GB pockit stroller"

I had it and just replaced it with a Yoyo. Was it small? Yes! It fits my bicycle basket! We took it to a trip to Thailand and it was really convenient. But it felt flimsy and so much like a toy. Much more happier with the Yoyo.

Thread: "GB pockit stroller"

I had it and just replaced it with a Yoyo. Was it small? Yes! It fits my bicycle basket! We took it to a trip to Thailand and it was really convenient. But it felt flimsy and so much like a toy. Much more happier with the Yoyo.

Thread: "Travel stroller decision fatigue"

Uppababy Vista V2 and GB Pockit, has been the perfect pairing for us. The Vista is exceptional, rolls effortlessly, steers perfectly, I have zero function complaints, it is amazing for longer walks, full day activities, really stuff intensive activities etc, but it’s 29lbs and big, not good in small stores or when you’re in and out of the car a bunch. The GB Pockit feels like it’s going to break 100% of the time (it won’t break but it feels terrible) it has a ton of flexibility built into the frame to protect it from itself, the handles are too short, the sun shade is nearly pointless, the straps/buckles are obnoxious, but all of that doesn’t matter when you collapse it down to the size of a postage stamp and chuck it in an overhead bin, or under a restaurant table, or the footwell of a car in front of the car seat. And at 9 lbs you can justify bringing it anywhere. Very very rarely I wish I had a middle ground, but a middle ground stroller would suck at being the leisure barge Vista, and it would suck at being the micro machine weapon Pockit. Middle ground is a permanent compromise, kinda annoying 100% of the time. Having the two extremes of the spectrum they annoy me 15% of the time. You forgive the Vista for being big because it’s so smooth and effortless, you forgive the Pockit for being wobbly and flexible because it’s so small and light. I realize this doesn’t speak to the question exactly, but maybe I can suggest looking at the decision with a philosophical approach. What do you want it to achieve? And are those goals best met with one option or different options? I don’t wear the same shoes for all activities and as such the same stroller isn’t ideal for all activities. So just pick the one that covers 80% of what you need most, and forgive it for sucking at the other 20%. Or pick a couple that cover the greatest spread with having the least overlap.

Thread: "Travel stroller decision fatigue"

Uppababy Vista V2 and GB Pockit, has been the perfect pairing for us. The Vista is exceptional, rolls effortlessly, steers perfectly, I have zero function complaints, it is amazing for longer walks, full day activities, really stuff intensive activities etc, but it’s 29lbs and big, not good in small stores or when you’re in and out of the car a bunch. The GB Pockit feels like it’s going to break 100% of the time (it won’t break but it feels terrible) it has a ton of flexibility built into the frame to protect it from itself, the handles are too short, the sun shade is nearly pointless, the straps/buckles are obnoxious, but all of that doesn’t matter when you collapse it down to the size of a postage stamp and chuck it in an overhead bin, or under a restaurant table, or the footwell of a car in front of the car seat. And at 9 lbs you can justify bringing it anywhere. Very very rarely I wish I had a middle ground, but a middle ground stroller would suck at being the leisure barge Vista, and it would suck at being the micro machine weapon Pockit. Middle ground is a permanent compromise, kinda annoying 100% of the time. Having the two extremes of the spectrum they annoy me 15% of the time. You forgive the Vista for being big because it’s so smooth and effortless, you forgive the Pockit for being wobbly and flexible because it’s so small and light. I realize this doesn’t speak to the question exactly, but maybe I can suggest looking at the decision with a philosophical approach. What do you want it to achieve? And are those goals best met with one option or different options? I don’t wear the same shoes for all activities and as such the same stroller isn’t ideal for all activities. So just pick the one that covers 80% of what you need most, and forgive it for sucking at the other 20%. Or pick a couple that cover the greatest spread with having the least overlap.

Thread: "Parents with toddlers-looking for some advice!"

Kudos to you for one bagging with kids! I'd love to get back to carry on only but at the moment we're at one checked bag as we normally combine travel with my partner's work trips and he requires business attire. We just did Disney (15,000+ steps a day) with a 1.5 and 3.5 year old for a week with the GB Pockit+ and [this sling ](https://gooseketbaby.com/). Kids would take turns walking/being pushed in the stroller until tired and then we would carry one or the other in the sling. But they are good walkers generally as we walk a lot at home. Depending on how restless a sleeper your youngest one is, you could definitely get away with no cot and just ask for one at your accommodation or use pillows/rolled up towels all around the edge of a normal bed to make barriers. How much car travel do you do when away, and can you rent seats on arrival? Or if the kids like being in them during the flight, would [this](https://www.flyawaydesigns.com/) be an acceptable substitute? Good luck and enjoy your trips!

Thread: "Baby Yo-yo2, bugaboo butterfly or joolz aer?"

I bought the bugaboo butterfly and carried it onto a southwest flight. I looked into all three of the strollers you listed before buying. Yes, the butterfly is slightly bigger compared to the other two but all three were actually bigger than the carry dimensions listed on the southwest website. If carrying on your stroller is important to you, id factor in your airlines dimensions in your decision. If you are looking for more of a guarantee on folded dimensions for air travel, id look into the cybex libelle or gb pockit all city/ all terrain. Theres so much baby gear that we had to take for our trip. If I didn’t have help, I would have wanted the most compact as possible.

Thread: "Best travel stroller that isn't $600?"

Second this. It is my go to now for toddler or baby when we make quick stop in certain places. It’s small and compact enough to be placed in the overhead bin AND comes with adapters for certain infant car seats; if you possibly another on the way in the future

Thread: "GB pockit stroller"

How is the Vista on public transit? We have the silver cross jet. It's great in airports and downtown but not in our neighborhood with busted sidewalks. Edit: nvm I meant the Cruz.

Thread: "Strollers while travelling"

Many travel strollers do not officially meet the airline dimensions. I have the Cybex Libelle which is the GB Pockit All City. Most GB Pockits fold up smaller than many other travel strollers. They don’t have 1 hand fold. The cheapest one doesn’t have some features like recline and you need to watch the model names, +, is a different model than without it.

Thread: "GB pockit stroller"

We have the GB Pockit and live in a big city (in Japan). I have mixed feelings. Pros: Great size, weight, folds up easy for transport (when going in taxis, on long haul trains). Right width for fitting through ticket gates. I have carried a toddler on my hip and carried the stroller folded in my other hand! Cons: Kinda wish it was a regular umbrella stroller for easier folding for quick train rides (like going a couple stops). I feel like it doesn’t sit my kid upright enough. My husband doesn’t like how it handles compared to our Uppababy Vista, which I agree with, but I find that less annoying.

Thread: "Travel strollers"

I LOVE the pockit. It’s the only stroller I have used for years. It does feel a little flimsy, but it’s actually not. I’ve run mine hard for nearly three years and cannot break it. It’s like a carbon fiber ultralight glider - built to flex, but nearly impossible to break. I actually like the “flimsiness” because I can literally just bend it to get around obstacles, and it’s very slim anyway. I have a Vista for my newborn and it’s like 7X the size of the pockit. I can’t stand it. The pockit is like a race car. And my kid says it’s super comfortable. We used it from 1-4. I don’t like her using a stroller much now that’s she’s 4, but every once in a while I’ll still break it out (like after a long flight) and her weight is not even close to a problem.

Thread: "Strollers while travelling"

The GB Pockit. They’re pricey but look on resale sites to find them cheaper. Worth every penny.

Thread: "Travel strollers"

I LOVE the pockit. It’s the only stroller I have used for years. It does feel a little flimsy, but it’s actually not. I’ve run mine hard for nearly three years and cannot break it. It’s like a carbon fiber ultralight glider - built to flex, but nearly impossible to break. I actually like the “flimsiness” because I can literally just bend it to get around obstacles, and it’s very slim anyway. I have a Vista for my newborn and it’s like 7X the size of the pockit. I can’t stand it. The pockit is like a race car. And my kid says it’s super comfortable. We used it from 1-4. I don’t like her using a stroller much now that’s she’s 4, but every once in a while I’ll still break it out (like after a long flight) and her weight is not even close to a problem.

Thread: "Japan travel stroller and crib for infant"

We used the Gb Pockit all city and it worked great for us! I will say though if you plan on doing Kyoto stroller will be a headache no matter how good it is. For Kyoto we left the stroller in the hotel and used a carrier instead.

Thread: "Travel strollers"

I went with the Joolz Aer. Compact and a nice fold. It's not as small as the pockit or yoyo but from what I've heard most flights let it on. I know uppastans swear by the Minu but it wasn't as nice as the Aer or yoyo in my opinion (bulkier fold and push wasn't great). Bugaboo butterfly looks nice but I don't think it releases until June. The Aer also sits pretty upright which was important to me as my son doesn't like being reclined very much.

Thread: "Please share any recommendations for a travel stroller ? "

We bought the cybex libelle 2 for Japan which is similar to the Pockit. Right now my Lo is 8 months old by the time we go to Japan she will be 13 months old. now she rides it in big and doesn’t look so comfortable. By 1 year old does the child sit better in the pockit?

Thread: "Please share any recommendations for a travel stroller ? "

We bought ours knowing we do not need the car seat. My kids were 1 and 3 and we bought it for a 1 month trip to Japan. I’m not sure if there’s an adapter for a car seat to go on the Pockit but maybe there is. Ps if it’s a 6 month old, then I would not put them in the Pockit for long since it might be more suitable for kids who can really sit up. The recline is not that low.

Thread: "Parents who travel a lot- is gate checking a stroller a pain?"

Personally, standing on the (hot/stuffy or freezing cold) jetway with a toddler and infant trying to stay out of the way of everyone else deplaning while waiting for the stroller to come up is my definition of hell. We have a gbPockit and have always been able to put it overhead and wouldn’t do it any other way.

Thread: "GB pockit stroller"

They’re sturdier than umbrella strollers and a little taller so my husband isn’t hunched over when he pushes the baby. It’s so lightweight and compact. I have a Prius so it’s great to toss in the backseat like a purse instead of the big car seat rig we have. I really hope you like it! And my MIL got it for us to travel with because it fits in overhead bins!

Thread: "GB pockit stroller"

They’re sturdier than umbrella strollers and a little taller so my husband isn’t hunched over when he pushes the baby. It’s so lightweight and compact. I have a Prius so it’s great to toss in the backseat like a purse instead of the big car seat rig we have. I really hope you like it! And my MIL got it for us to travel with because it fits in overhead bins!

Thread: "Please share any recommendations for a travel stroller ? "

We bought the cybex libelle 2 for Japan which is similar to the Pockit. Right now my Lo is 8 months old by the time we go to Japan she will be 13 months old. now she rides it in big and doesn’t look so comfortable. By 1 year old does the child sit better in the pockit?

Thread: "Strollers in overhead bin?"

We have the GB Pocket. It folds down really small, have been asked to pink tag it, but have always declined and explained that it folds small enough to fit in the overhead bin. Have not had issues

Thread: "Strollers in overhead bin?"

Wasn’t willing/didn’t need to argue the point today, but good to know!

Thread: "Travel stroller"

Seconding this! It’s the smallest in the market yet it’s sturdy and glides like a dream. It fits in a tote bag.

Thread: "Best travel stroller that isn't $600?"

Love the gb pockit. Got it for around $250 from BBB