Thule - Cougar 1

4 in total, with two children. I don't drive and we walk daily, in all weather. I had a Graco Comfy Cruiser as my daily driver. Less than $200 and it was an absolute workhorse. I used it for over 6 years, between the two kids. Huge basket was perfect for grocery shopping. We also had a Joovy Caboose, for the short period of time when my older child was not a reliable distance walker, and needed a place to rest. And then two running strollers - a Chariot Cougar 1 and Cougar 2 (single and double versions of the same stroller). My youngest is 4 and we are still using the Cougar 1 for runs together.

I have owned both a single and double Chariot, and still run with the single. I love them. Hands down, best child related purchase(s) I've ever made.

Are you looking for a single or double? True jogging or just all-terrain? If a single, the Guava Roam folds a lot more compact than a BOB! I don’t think it will fit in a backseat though if you’re looking for super small. I have a Thule Chariot (single) and yes it does come apart and fold kind of flat but it’s still a huge footprint especially if you’re using the jogging attachment. It’s not terrible to take apart and put back together but I wouldn’t want to use it for regular errands and such. I love it but it is not small especially if you mean the double. It’s also quite heavy to load and unload. This might sound crazy but if you really have to pile into one vehicle with the dog on occasion maybe look at hitch-mounted cargo carriers that you could strap a stroller to or something lol (you would need a hitch on your car though). I could see the Chariot working with that when it’s folded down.

Tandem for the win (I have the gazelle and it is the workhorse). Side by side doesn't really work in an urban city. It is more like a FU to pedestrians on the sidewalk as you literally block it.  I also have a Thule chariot and veer which takes up as much space as a side by side. Maybe the wagon XL is a tiny bit more narrower. It is unwieldy to navigate and good luck if you go to small shops because you can't navigate through the aisles.  

They honestly both have their merits. I have the uppababy vista, the Thule urban glide (side x side), and Thule chariot (side x side). I use the Thules for running and dog walks, but the main problem I'm having with side x side right now is just the amount of stroller drama (they are 12 months but this has been going on for a few months)..this includes biting, toy stealing, etc etc. The uppababy is good for the rare city outing (especially as they are still in their infant seats so they click right in), but I find it more difficult to steer, it is LONG (sorry door frames), and it has no breaks which I find incredibly useful living in a very hilly area!

What you are planning and what your baby wants is completely different. We got the Nuna Mixx and it felt like a waste initially cause we were always pushing an empty stroller around with her worn on me. We live in a neighborhood with rough terrain so wanted one with big wheels and suspensions. At one year old she finally could sit for 10 minutes in the stroller without fussing. Then we caved and bought a second travel stroller because our primary one was heavy and massive and felt too big for trips to the mall/grocery. And proceeded to purchase a third Thule chariot for bike trips. It really depends on your lifestyle, but if your aren’t planning on daily long stroller walks, you could probably swing babywearing for the first couple of months.

Yeah we have a chicco stroller for the infant seat but spent the money on a Thule chariot bc we run and will eventually bike with baby

När det begav sig var det Thule Chariot som var den överlägset bästa vagnen på ojämt underlag. Den funkar kanske bättre för barn när de är mer än ett halvår gamla men bägge kidsen åkte i den från dag ett och vi hade ingen annan. Överlägsen i snö och på skogspromenader. Galet bra andrahandsvärde också så den kan man köpa ny.

I have a Thule Chariot which is perfect for daily chores, as i live on a farm. Baby gets built in bug netting and a nice comfy ride. I use it to walk to school, it has a great rain cover for it so any weather i can walk, or attach it to my bike. If it were snowy there’s even ski attachments. I use it twice a day, sometimes more. I also have an Austlen which i keep in my trunk for errands. It’s great for any type of errand or if we’re going to a carnival or the zoo or whatever. If i have both kids with me, there’s room. If i only have one kid, i have plenty of space for her and all our stuff. I use this one 3-5x a week As everyone else is saying, it’s entirely dependent on your lifestyle. If you’re unsure of what you want or need, I’d recommend getting something cheap, using it for a few weeks and taking notes, and then you’ll have an idea of what features you want. For me, having a stroller that’s fully enclosed (Thule) was the feature i realized i wanted after my very first stroller. It keeps bugs out, keeps kids/ their things in, and it easy to weatherproof. The biggest downside is that it doesn’t fold up nicely. I’ve always been one to walk everywhere - i mean, what else to do as a SAHM - and the Thule is perfect for that. It is designed for long term rides and my oldest says it’s super comfy. Alternatively, other strollers tend to get a bit hot for her, and having the stuffy or the snack container get dropped out when crossing a busy street is a headache. So, things to consider: what will you use it for? How often? Will this involve folding/ moving it? Will you need cargo space?

I’m a big fan of our Thule UG2. We got it used from a family that had used it for like 3 yrs and we have used it as our primary stroller for the past 2 yrs and it’s still in really good shape. We got the car seat adaptor and used it from birth. Now you can also get the bassinet if you want to avoid using the car seat. It’s so easy to push around and maneuver and it does great in the snow. I also like how big the basket is. We just got a Thule chariot to be our main stroller, but I’m going to hold on the Urban Glide for a bit in case we need to bust it out for the winter.

Depending on the type of trails you’re running, the Thule Chariot can work well. Your pace will slow, but it can get over some pretty big bumps and fits on most single track