Ok, so I've been promising a review of my UPPAbaby G-Luxe for quite some time now. Like I said in an earlier post, I purchased the G-Luxe because we would be traveling with our little one for the first time and didn't want to risk the airline destroying our Baby Jogger City Select or mess with hauling that thing around the airport. While shopping for umbrella strollers, I came across a nice, used G-Luxe on Craig's List and took the plunge.
First of all, the quality of the G-Luxe is impeccable. I prefer the quality of almost every part of this stroller to my other umbrella stroller, the Chicco Liteway Plus. The fabric is soft and plush, the extendable canopy is large, and the buckle is trim and secure. That said, I do not like the recline (although my model is older and this has been improved for new models) and I'm not wild about the storage basket. Due to the construction of the storage basket, it is very difficult to get anything in or out with the seat back reclined at all. I can't really fit a diaper bag into the basket, so I end up pulling out my essentials and putting them directly into the basket; it works, but it's not ideal. However, I love Love LOVE the seat itself; the cushion is super padded and easy to remove and clean. It is also AMAZINGLY light weighing in at only 11 lbs!
All in all, I bought this stroller used on Craig's List when I determined that I needed a lightweight stroller for traveling and got a great deal on it. In hindsight, the Chicco Liteway Plus is more versatile when traveling with an infant (and Keyfit 30 carseat). While the G-Luxe is an absolute piece of cake to throw in and out of a trunk, the convenience and versatility of having an umbrella stroller that easily converts to a travel system is worth the few extra pounds and I'm willing to overlook a few of the less-than-ideal aesthetic issues and go with the Liteway Plus. (Check out my review of the Chicco Liteway Plus here.)
Another option for parents that want a higher-end umbrella stroller that will also double as a travel system is the Bumbleride Flite. It has a luxurious bamboo blend fabric and is very lightweight. Check out this in-depth review from babygizmo.com:
