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.

Thule, for sure. I've been using a Cougar 1 for 7 years, and also had a Cougar 2 when I was able to push both my kids. I'm the third owner of the Cougar 1 and it still pushes like a dream. So smooth, so easy to maneuver, comfortable for my son, and not heavy. I've trained for multiple half marathons with it, and pushed it in five or six races of various distances.

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.

I run with a Chariot Cougar 1 (and have for almost 8 years/two kids). It's an amazing running stroller. I'm currently training for a half while pushing my 4.5 year old. It's so smooth. Definitely not a daily driver. I don't know anyone that actually runs that uses their jogger as their daily driver.

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.

We use the Thule Chariot Cougar 1 as a regular stroller and love it! Used it all last winter with the little one. The regular wheels at the front worked for us fine, sometimes you just have to pop up the front and use the two back tires if you are going through ruts or drifts. We did use the jogging tire when we went to Zoo Lights but could have easily used the regular ones. It keeps them warm, toasty and protects them from the elements, so just watch out for overheating. The storage pouches in the back are a good size. We can stash a diaper bag and more in them, so it should be good for daycare drop off.

3 total with a 13 month old: - Bumbleride Indie All-terrain/Jogging stroller (our everyday) - Summer 3DMini Umbrella Stroller (our travel stroller) - MEC Bike Chariot (can be used as a jogging stroller but we only ever use it on our bike)

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.

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.