Thule - Urban Glide 3 Double

You might try asking in r/bigbabiesandkids My (large) kiddos fit nicely in both a Vista and Thule Urban Glide 3 double. That said, my toddler is going to outgrow the Vista well before the Thule.

Flagging to say that REI is having a members sale for 20% off right now, which you can use for this. I just bought the Thule Urban Guide Double and am excited to get it!

I have two doubles, but they’re both big: UPPAbaby Vista and Thule Urban Glide Double. The opposite of lightweight, ha, but they’re for different purposes and I’m glad I have both. My perspective is that if you have the money, space, and need for a second, then it’s a good purchase.

I have the Vista, which was my main stroller with my first (20 month gap), and got a double Thule to run with after my second was born. They’re great strollers and serve different purposes. If you’ve got the resources and space, get both. I’m happy I’ve got both.

It’s fine! The Thule is way more maneuverable, but the Vista is so much easier to get in/out of the car and is super useful for errands. I really liked it when youngest was just born because I could easily remove the second seat for walks with the baby. The toddler is happy with it, though I need to switch his rumble seat with the baby’s regular seat because he’s getting too tall. Resisting because change is hard! And a bonus with the Vista is that it’s helpful to separate them when the toddler gets handsy. The Vista isn’t perfect, but I don’t think anything is, really. It does check nearly all of your boxes, as it did for me. Ultimately, it’s been fantastic, particularly alongside the double Thule.

We live in a similar climate with rough sidewalks and so much snow, so the best option for us was the [Thule Urban Glide 3 Double.](https://www.reddit.com/r/KeepThisInMind/comments/1lourwj/recommend_the_best_double_strollers_for_travel/) Everything else we tried got stuck on ice or uneven pavement. It’s expensive but suspension actually makes a difference. It handles rough ground easily and still supports older kids well.

I’d suggest first decide where you’ll use it most like travel, errands or long walks. We are outdoors a lot, so we went with the Thule Urban Glide Double and love how well it handles rough paths and longer walks. When I was researching, I saw [this thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/KeepThisInMind/comments/1lourwj/recommend_the_best_double_strollers_for_travel/) and it really helped me choose what fit our situation..

Are you hoping to do infant inserts? I’m not sure if the Thule has car seat attachments or bassinet options for twins. We’ve had the bugaboo donkey and Thule. I’m a bigger fan of our Thule, personally, than the donkey. I like how it rides better, and it was so much cheaper than the donkey. That being said, if I had newborn twin again I would totally buy a stroller with double bassinet attachments. We got our donkey secondhand and it was a little broken (discovered after we got it). That notwithstanding I loved it for the newborn bassinets when they were little.

Get the urban glide if you live somewhere hilly as it has a hand break (I think mountain buggy also has one with a hand break). I have the double urban glide because I have twins and a singleton, and it's not compact enough for easy travelling (but maybe the single is better). Not having a hand break can be scary running down even a slight hill, and downright dangerous for steeper hills!

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!

Long-term, you don’t want a forward/back tandem. You’ll want a side-by-side because it’s so much less cumbersome. Consider the City Mini GT or the Thule Urban Glide Duo.

This is us too but the Zoe is what we leave in the car and we got a double Thule Urban Glide after selling the Uppababy. THREE strollers!!!

The Thule Double Urban Glide was by far one of the best purchases I have ever made. That thing is incredibly durable and high quality.

That’s great! And yes, agreed on how big it is. We use typically our evenflo wagon for traveling. But on our daily walks in our neighborhood, the Thule handles so very well.

If you are a walker, then yes ABSOLUTELY. That said, I didn’t begin pushing them both until my second was closer to 6 months because I exclusively baby wore him while pushing my oldest. But we walk 3-6 miles daily. A double stroller was a non-negotiable. We have the Thule Double Jogging Stroller and I cannot emphasize enough how much I love that thing.

I have an EvenFlo wagon that I use when we are out at events/fairs/etc. It’s okay. But my all time favorite double stroller is the Thule Double Jogging Stroller. If you are an avid walker/runner, then that is sturdy and will allow your kids to nap. It is the best.

If you are an avid walker in all sorts of terrain, I highly recommend Thule. It is worth the expense. Really solid stroller. As for diaper bag, I just use my tactical backpack.

I dont recommend the Vista for any bumpy rides. We have it and also got a Thule Urban Glide double for neighborhood walks. A jogger is a must have for long walks with any bumps.

You’re welcome! Our urban glide has so many miles on it. It’s also compatible with all car seats (on one side) with the universal adapter.

I too was worried about them being one in front of the other but when they’re so itty bitty it doesn’t matter. They can’t even see anything anyways haha. Having more than one stroller is key I think and being ready to switch up it as they grow. We did both our strollers second hand and saved tons of money that way. When they were little, we did the Graco Ready2Grow as it was an easy click in system with our car seats. I could easily manage the stroller in and out of the trunk and pop both kids in easily. The stroller is nice and streamline so we fit through doors easily. When alone with a baby I always ended up just wearing the baby I took out solo cause I found that easier than dealing with a stroller. Also, we just always put the fussier baby in the top seat so we could deal with them and the chill baby got the lower seat. Now that they’re a bit bigger, I bought a secondhand Thule Urban Glide Double off marketplace and it has them facing forward side by side. It’s much wider and doesn’t fit everywhere but it’s perfect for walks. Super smooth and they seem to love it. That stroller lives in our garage for neighbourhood walks and the graco lives in the car as our out and about stroller. When the girls graduate from their infant car seats, we’ll likely move on to a wagon to replace the Graco.

We didn’t have the stairs issue but also Canadian here. I had a Graco travel system where the car seats snapped right in and it worked great while they were wee. Personally hated the Graco stroller after we got the urban glide. Comparatively it was hard to steer and did okay in snow. I will however RAVE about the Thule urban glide. Once they’re big enough that stroller is an absolute dream on snow and it’s been great for big heavy snow days with snowy sidewalks! It’s a bit on the heavier side but I can manage it pretty well on my own (again, haven’t done it down stairs). If you feel comfortable wearing them, I found that the easiest solution when space or stairs were an issue. I still do a lot of tandem wearing as it’s easier and frees up my hands. I have the twin go carrier and absolutely love it.

We have the Thule, and while I loooove it, it's best for outside walks or large spaces. I ended up getting a Zoe twin on Stork Exchange and use it way more. It's easier for grocery store, coffee shops/restaurants, and even walking around during street festivals our town hosts. The snack bar and organizer are a must though which does add up!