We live along a metro park towpath and walk sidewalks and trails daily. We are also zoo members who spend many a Saturday walking the miles of the park. Our daughter is 18 months old, so she is at the age where she wants to walk a lot but gets tired easily. She often needs a little break or quick nap as we continue along, so we are regular stroller users. Our go-to stroller has been a tripod jogger for the durability and space to take needed items. While this has served us well, it is extremely bulky and difficult to fold and transport. It also takes up the whole truck with little room for anything else. When we heard about the Baby Jogger City Lux, we were immediately intrigued by the compact nature and easy folding claims. We were excited, but a little hesitant, because we actually worried the compact size would mean we had to compromise storage and durability. We were wrong to worry as we absolutely love this stroller and have plenty of space in the bottom storage area! When the stroller arrived, we were astounded at the small size of the box. Once we pulled everything out it was as simple as unfolding and attaching four wheels. I actually appreciated attaching the wheels myself because I was able to see how to change the front wheels from stationary to free pivoting. The material seems high-end and durable. The design is very appealing to the eye and looks comfortable. All the latches and levers have a good weight and are easy to use. Folding the stroller is extremely simple and takes no time at all! I especially love the ease of flipping the seat from backward facing to forward facing. One feature I never thought about but just love is the little bit of the front of the seat that can be adjusted from straight out to bent. Our daughter seems very comfortable and happy riding in the stroller and the option to bend the front makes it even more customized to her size. Our child is tall for her age, measuring over 35 inches long. Her height means her head grazes the sunshade, but she does not seem to mind. The shade folds back or can be removed so simply that we still have good options if it starts to bug her. This stroller is nearly perfect for everyday use but just misses an excellent rating for two reasons. For the price point of the stroller, we were surprised to see the need to purchase accessories. For example, if you want a cup holder on the handle and one for your child, you have to buy the parent console and the belly bar cup holder bundle. This really is an issue that could have been easily remedied by including the two items as part of the basic stroller package. Anyone that has kids knows they love to have their water cup or snack cup handy so eliminating the cup holder in both locations is a mistake for a quality stroller. Additionally, the zipper on the included backpack-style carry bag seems cheap and sticks very badly. I used my secret of rubbing a little candle wax along it to get it going smoothly but I’m unsure why a sturdier, better performing zipper would not have been selected to make this item significantly better. I fear the zipper will not hold up with continued use. These were our only two complaints as we used the stroller. The negatives are not deal breakers as the rest of the features really are superb! The Baby Jogger City Lux is an excellent choice that we look forward to using as our family grows. Thank you to the weeSpring Parent Panel for sending us this stroller!