I have the original Pockit and now bought this Pockit+.
I put quite a bit of travel on the original and it is still holding strong, but when the little guy (3 years old) naps, it is nice to have the reclining feature.
We do quite a bit of traveling (at least once a month on an airplane, and at least once a year out of country)
Places we have gone with this stroller and original have been numerous states including Alaska; out of country to Canada, Mexico, Bahamas, Caribbean, Italy, Greece and Israel.
Pros:
-Reclines.
-It held up on cobbled streets in Europe (a bit tricky, but we survived
-Extremely packable
Cons (in comparison with the original):
-Doesn't seem to be as sturdy. Somehow this one seems to be a bit more 'wiggly' than the original
-Wheel lock does not work as well, you really have to make sure the lock is all the way down. I had some roll away issues. I did not have similar issues with the original
-Recliner system. This is about the system itself. There is a strap in the back that you cinch tight to have it in upright mode and un-cinch to give a slight recline. The cinching system is not very tight, so it would slowly slide back. I used a little S biner to keep it cinched tight and then cliped the strap to the side of the stroller. This may not make sense until you see the stroller for yourself. I will try to add pictures.
Opinion:
-The umbrella cover is nice, but did not really make a difference to me. Actually, when in recline, the side gaps are still significant enough that you would still need to use a light blanket draped over the umbrella to cover your bubs. In the original I would just use a muslin type blanket draped over the square cover and it worked to keep the little one out of the sunlight and also gave some napping privacy. The 'upgraded' cover only works well when in upright position.
-It folds about the same, slightly bulkier, but to be expected by the upgrades
Conclusion:
If you really need something that reclines and can pack really small, this MIGHT be worth it for you, but there are other good small strollers out there for a better price and with better features.
If the reclining feature is not all that important to you, and you just want the small travel stroller, then the original may be a better option. I used the original for the last 2 years before getting this one and we did just fine.
Knowing what I know now, would I have bought it? Possibly... but most likely I would have just stayed with the original...
Random tips:
Those tactical backpacks fit the stroller perfectly with room to spare for baby essentials
I've also gone the minimal way using removable backpack straps
| Product Dimensions | 30.7 x 13.4 x 39 inches |
|---|---|
| Item model number | 619000533 |
| Target gender | Unisex |
| Minimum weight recommendation | 4.5 Kilograms |
| Maximum weight recommendation | 24.9 Kilograms |
| Care instructions | Removable and washable seat fabric |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Style | Pockit+ All-City |
| Batteries required | No |
| Forward-facing maximum child weight | 55 Pounds |
| Harness type | 5 Point |
| Item Weight | 12.6 pounds |
