# Lightweight strollers for travel

Source: HiveTried, https://hivetried.com/baby/stroller/lightweight-for-travel/
Category: Baby > Stroller. Updated 2026-10-08. Based on 186 counted first-hand reports from Target shopper reviews, Nov 2020 to Oct 2026.

**Question:** Which stroller is lightweight enough for travel?

**Short answer:** Joolz Aer+ Stroller has the best record for travel: 40 of 40 parents said it was light and compact enough, and 52% of its reviews praise the one-hand fold. Doona Car Seat and Stroller is next at 12 of 12 from a small group of parents, though it is a car seat that turns into a stroller, and Chicco Bravo and Corso Stroller follows at 27 of 32. The two joggers trail, and Baby Trend Expedition Jogger has the weakest record here at 9 of 18.

**What stands out:** Bulk drags the joggers down: 42% of Baby Trend reviews say it is bulky when folded, and 18% of Graco reviews say it is hard to steer.

## Ranking (parents who said whether it worked)

| Rank | Product | Travel friendly | Share | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joolz Aer+ Stroller | 40 of 40 | 100% | yes |
| 2 | Doona Car Seat and Stroller | 12 of 12 | 100% | yes |
| 3 | Chicco Bravo Stroller | 27 of 32 | 84% | yes |
| 4 | Graco FastAction Jogger | 19 of 23 | 83% | yes |
| 5 | Baby Trend Expedition Jogger | 9 of 18 | 50% | no |

Ranked by the lower bound of a 90% Wilson confidence interval, so a product needs a high share and enough reports to rank high. An Amazon link is shown only when at least 60% say it works.

## Product notes

### 1. Joolz Aer+ Stroller

Every parent who commented (40 of 40) said it was light and compact enough for travel, with 85% calling it lightweight and 75% saying it folds compact. 38% like the ride, and the one complaint that repeats is the small basket, at 8%.

- Praised for: Lightweight (85%), Folds compact (75%), One-hand fold (53%)
- Complaints: Small basket (8%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 2. Doona Car Seat and Stroller

A car seat that turns into a stroller, so it is a different kind of product from the rest. 12 of 12 said it worked for travel and 32% praise how compact it folds, but 18% call it heavy and 11% mention a rough ride.

- Praised for: Folds compact (32%), Lightweight (18%), Good value (7%)
- Complaints: Small basket (11%), Rough ride (11%)
- Reports counted: 28

### 3. Chicco Bravo Stroller

Nearly half of the reviews (48%) call it lightweight, and 27 of 32 said it worked for travel. Complaints are scattered, with 12% calling it heavy, 8% mentioning a small basket and 5% saying the wheels wear or squeak.

- Praised for: Lightweight (48%), Folds compact (25%), Good basket (10%)
- Complaints: Small basket (8%), Wheels wear or squeak (5%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 4. Graco FastAction Jogger

39% say it folds compact and 21% praise the basket, but steering is the main complaint, with 18% calling it hard to steer and 13% bulky when folded. 19 of 23 said it was light and compact enough for travel, though it is sold as a jogger.

- Praised for: Folds compact (39%), Good basket (21%), Lightweight (18%)
- Complaints: Hard to steer (18%)
- Reports counted: 38

### 5. Baby Trend Expedition Jogger

Bulk is the problem, with 42% calling it bulky when folded and 10% calling it heavy. Parents are split on travel at 9 of 18, and 22% call it good value.

- Praised for: Good value (23%), Smooth ride (20%), Good basket (13%)
- Reports counted: 40

## Questions

**Which stroller is light enough for travel?**

Joolz Aer+ Stroller has the best record (40 of 40), followed by Doona Car Seat and Stroller (12 of 12) and Chicco Bravo and Corso Stroller (27 of 32).

**Is the Doona a car seat or a stroller?**

It is sold as both, a car seat that turns into a stroller. If you use it as a car seat, a certified child passenger safety technician can check the install, and we rank it here on how reviewers found it for travel, not on crash safety.

**Are jogging strollers good for travel?**

Reviews suggest they can be bulky. 42% of Baby Trend Expedition Jogger reviews say it is bulky when folded, and 18% of Graco FastAction Jogger reviews say it is hard to steer.

**What do parents dislike about the Joolz Aer+ Stroller?**

Complaints are rare. The one that repeats is the small basket, at 8% of reviews, though 18% praise the basket, so it may come down to how much you carry.

## Method

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