We did a double Thule sport chariot. Sling for newborn. It was good for around town and totally bomb proof with a jogger wheel in the winter. Total nightmare to get into a vehicle though.
For the stroller, I spent about $2000 on a Thule chariot sport (including accessories) because I was training for an ultra-marathon when my oldest was a baby. I've hauled it up mountains, and pulled it behind my bike for hundreds of kilometers. No regrets on that purchase, but for the stroller that I push through the grocery store, and around the block with the dog, I use the cheapest one I can find that the car seat drops into (a Graco). Both strollers are just right for their use cases, and I don't see a lot of use for a stroller that occupies a middle ground between the two, but your usage patterns may differ.
What a good question. For me, lying flat/newborn compatibility, and the amount of space it took up in the car trumped all other factors in the end. We had a secondhand baby jogger and it was just TOO BIG. Carseat compatibility is like negative important in my mind, and totally irrelevant if you have a lie-flat stroller or bassinet. My kiddo basically stopped wanting to be in a stroller as soon as she could walk at 10 months so now the stroller is a glorified bag/luggage cart and I'm so happy I didn't get sucked into snack trays, reversible seats, suspension, baskets, wheels. We ended up with an Ergobaby Metro+.
I will add we also have Thule Chariot single that we use walking in the snow and on the ice. I was hellbent on being a one stroller household but I don't mind this because it's also for biking and will outlive our stroller by a lot. But unless you really live in the country I don't think it's a reasonable sole stroller.
Thule Chariot, hands down. I had a Cougar 1 and a Cougar 2. I'm still using the Cougar 1 with my 4 year old. Pushes like a dream, and all the weather covers are built in. I love the mesh cover because it prevents toddlers from throwing all their crap out and making you stop 47 times to collect it.
Thule chariot with infant insert! I baby wore the first 3 months of my baby's life but now feel comfortable for my baby and toddler to ride next to each other
I got mine off marketplace
I LOVE my thule chariot for our lifestyle. We are outdoorsy people and go on flat nature trails or paved paths all the time. I couldn't lift it until 3 months PP to get it in and out of the trunk because its a little heavy but it is SO nice. Great for snow on the ground or gravel. Can be used as a bike chariot or stroller. The infant sling is an additional $100
Price is up there but I got it for $500 off marketplace.
It takes up a big portion of our mini van trunk. I couldn't imagine using it for errands because it is pretty wide.
We have a chariot, and it's been amazing. If you haven't considered it look into it. We have a chariot and the cousins have a wagon. We do a lot more walking from home and less driving to. The wagon is way better to trunk but the chariot is way better to push. Our 3yo gives us an easy 1km of pushing before she gets tired.
My chariot, pre Thule model, full kit and my, carbon fibre 'giant' hard tail, with think slicks were, $100, $300, $150, respectfully, and between March and October I put about 100km a week on them. $1500 has to be brand new and high end. High quialty and especially high quality kiddo stuff can be found for cheap. I've been handing down all things as in the end it's less stress for me.
Best of luck in your search.
I found one on marketplace and offered/accepted $100. I read that the partner doesn't want to buy used but they're pretty much buy it for life. Where I would not trust a used stroller and would be iffy about a wagon.
I have the bike, the jogger wheel and the stroller wheels and they all get used.
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