Best Lightweight Double Stroller For Travel
Looking back on it, it was a snap to travel when it was just you, your partner, and your little one. But now you’ve grown your family and things are a bit more tricky. The key: make sure you have the right lightweight double stroller for travel.
We’ll tell you the best lightweight double strollers for travel so that getting around is a breeze, whether you’re kicking back at the beach or hot footing it around a new city.
Important Features For Lightweight Double Stroller For Travel
There are a few things you want to look out for when shopping for a lightweight double stroller for travel. Let’s dive in.
Weight
First, we said lightweight, so we’ll have to talk about the weight of the stroller. This is supposed to make your life easier, so you don’t want to travel with a tank. Find out the weight of the stroller and be sure you’re able to pick it up to pack in a trunk or carry it up stairs with relative ease.
Width
Next make sure the width of your chosen stroller is narrower than an ADA-compliant door. It will be a ginormous pain if you have to get the kids out of the stroller and fold it if you have to get into a store or building. You’d be surprised how many strollers are too wide for many spaces.
This means you’re looking for a stroller that is less than 32” wide. Keep in mind that there are doors out there that are more narrow than that for various reasons. But generally speaking if your chosen stroller is under 32” wide, you’re good to go in most places.
Age Range
Next look at the age range that the stroller serves and match that to your family. Some lightweight double strollers for travel only recline suitably for a three or six month child. If that’s the case, check if you’re able to get a bassinet as an accessory or use car seat adapters and your infant car seat.
On the max age range, this is a matter of comfort. Keep in mind if you want the stroller to fit through a doorway, it will have to be relatively narrow. Therefore, each seat is a bit narrow.
Ease of Fold
Of course, you’ll probably be folding your lightweight stroller quite a bit. Make sure you know how to do it and it’s easy for you.
Size Folded
How big is your chosen lightweight double stroller for travel when folded? You want to make sure it’s small enough to easily fit in the trunk or closet. Note, if you’re traveling with it, be sure to get the travel bag so that it doesn’t get ruined in transit.
There is nothing that will spoil your vacation more than a broken stroller at the end of a long flight.
Top Picks Of Lightweight Double Strollers For Travel
Given those criteria above, we’ve closen some of our very favorite lightweight double strollers for travel.
Minu Duo by UppaBaby
OK, this first one is brand-spanking new! The Minu Duo by Uppababy is the latest lightweight double stroller for travel on the market. We’ve long loved the Minu single, and this one offers the same top construction, great recline, lightweight frame only for two.
Weight: 27.4 lbs (stroller); Max weight for child 50lbs
Width: 27.8” wide. Total dimensions: 37.5”L x 27.8” W x 40.5” H
Age Range: Birth to 50lbs: One side of the stroller can accommodate a Aria/Mesa infant car seat
Ease of Fold: One handed fold and stands when folded!
Size Folded: 12.9” L x 27.8” W x 23.7” H
Extras: No rethread harness; extendable UPF 50+ canopy; underseat basket holds 25lbs; GreenGuard Gold certified
Jet Double by SilverCross
Here’s another top choice: the Jet Double by SilverCross. This is an elegant double stroller that folds in a jiff so flat it can be tucked easily away when not in use as it self stands. It’s also super light, only 19.7lbs. The Jet Double is also Disney Park Approved, and the underseat basket can hold 22lbs of goodies.
Weight: 19.7 lbs (stroller); each seat can hold 50lbs.
Width: 31” (total dimensions, L 27” x W 31” x H 42.5”)
Age Range: 0+ with car seat adapters. 3 months + without car seat adapters. With car seat adapters, the Jet 5 Double is compatible with Clek Liing, Cybex Aton, Aton Q, Cloud Q, Aton G, Cloud G; Maxi Cosi Mico 30, Mico Max, Coral XP and Mico Luxe+, Nuna Pipa, Pipa Lite, , Pipa Lite LX, Pipa RX, Pipa Urbn. Note there can be only 1x car seat adapter at a time, so this is not suitable for infant twins.
Ease of Fold: Super easy - Just pull the levers on the sides and grab the bumper bar and pull toward you. No bending required.
Size Folded: L 9” x W 31” x H 24”
Extras: Magnetic buckle; Flip flop friendly brakes, UPF50+ fabric and two extendable hoods; adjustable calf supports; Underseat basket holds 22lbs; Sustainable fabric made from recycled plastic bottles and Vegan leather.
Price: $699.99
G-Link V2
The G-Link V2 by UppaBaby is a classic umbrella style stroller that is easy on the go for two. It’s a little heavier than some but is a robust and affordable choice when traveling together.
Weight: 22.3lbs (true weight)
Width: 28.5” - This means if you’re worried about narrow doorways, this should go through pretty much anything like a breeze. Note that it generally means also that the seats are a tad narrower, so it’s always a trade off. Dimensions are: 27.5” x 28.5” x 42”
Age Range: 3 months to 55lbs. Features a one-hand adjustable recline with three positions.
Ease of Fold: The fold is pretty simple. Close the canopies, pull a center lever and push the handles forward and toward each other. It will fold right now and will self lock on the side so it’s easy to carry into the trunk.
Size Folded: 40” L x 20” W x 14.5” H
Extras: Storage pockets on the back of canopies; Greenguard Gold certified; UPF 50+ sunshades; removable cupholder; Underseat basket has a 10lb weight limit; carry handle
Price: $349.99
BabyZen Yoyo + Yoyo Connect
Here is a front-back flexible solution for Yoyo aficionados who occasionally find the need to shuttle two littles.
The Yoyo Connect attaches to your Yoyo simply and easily making an on the go solution. One of the beauties of this is that, unlike the above double strollers, if you want to only be a single, all you do is quickly remove the Connect.
Weight: Yoyo Stroller 13.7lbs; Suitable up to 48.5lbs. Yoyo Connect is 13lbs, suitable to 48.5lbs
Width: 17.3” wide for each stroller. Since they’re in-line you can get in any door! Overall Yoyo Connect size 17.3” x 41.7” x 35.4”
Age Range: The Yoyo itself can accommodate newborns to toddlers. For newborns, use the car seat adapters or purchase the additional 0+ newborn pack or bassinet. With the Yoyo plus the Yoyo Connect, you can accommodate twins or mixed age in every format be it 2x car seat adapters, 2x bassinets, 1x bassinet 1x seat etc!
Ease of Fold: The fold is a few steps when you have the connect on. You’ll do the same for both components. Disconnect the Connect by squeezing the white buttons. Then fold the bar down using the two white buttons on either side. Once that’s tucked away, reach underneath and pull the red tab toward you.
Once it releases, hold onto the silver bar and voila! Repeat with the Yoyo. Although this sounds like a lot it can be done in seconds. You’ll end up with two small parts, each with a carry handle for easy transport.
Size Folded: Yoyo Folded: 20.5” x 17.3” x 7.1”
Extras: Lots of flexibility as you can configure as a seat, bassinet, or use car seat adapters.
Price: Yoyo Connect: $379 + $50+ for canopy; Yoyo 6+ $449
Other Solutions For Traveling With Two
Lightweight Stroller Plus Footboard
Whether you have the Bugaboo Butterfly, the Joolz Aer+ or the Yoyo 3 as your preferred lightweight stroller, another simple solution for two is to add a footboard. This is best if you have one child (at least) old enough to stand on the board. If they’re both old enough, then you can switch off as one gets tired.
Each of these strollers feature footboards that have a little seat — which gives your little one a little rest if you’re out and about for an extended period.
Front Carrier Plus Lightweight Stroller
Add a Baby Bjorn Mini, Free, Harmony, One or One Air and your favorite lightweight stroller and sidestep the double altogether. Taking a front carrier and lightweight stroller is a great solution if your old child is nearly out of a stroller. Once they’re walking full time, move baby into the stroller and voila!
Two Single Lightweight Strollers
If you are not feeling the double stroller thing and you have two adults good for push-duty, snap up two single lightweight strollers and call it a day.
Double The Fun Traveling With Your Fam
Traveling with two doesn’t have to be a drag. We think the most important thing you can do as a new parent is to set yourself up for success when it comes to gear — especially if that gear is a lightweight double stroller for travel.
Mobility is everything, and taking your littles on the go with you is priceless. Make it easy by shopping at Babesta. We have all the best in class models on the floor for you to try out so you know you’ve chosen the best for you.
Babesta will also assemble your stroller for free and train you on it in-store so that you hit the streets with confidence and rock this whole parenting thing!
