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A budget-friendly outdoor stroller, but parents who need a more versatile model should look elsewhere.
- Inexpensive
- Dual cupholders
- Wide, comfortable seats
- Wide, comfortable seats
- Wide frame
- Not as durable as comparable models
- Shaky front wheel
The Baby Trend Expedition Double is one of the lowest priced double joggers on the market. At $200, it's about $300 less than comparable models such as the top-rated Baby Jogger Performance Double (*Est. $530) BOB Ironman Duallie (*Est. $480) . Yet reviewers say the Expedition Double isn't as durable as the more expensive strollers, with some owners noting substantial wear and tear after just a year or two. Others find that the front wheel tends to shake, making the Expedition Double difficult to run with -- a problem that's remedied when the front wheel is locked. For the price, however, they say the stroller performs quite well.
Most reviewers appreciate this stroller's unique accessories. The Expedition Double has a parent console, two cupholders, and an MP3 player hookup and speakers. Seats are comfortable, and the large canopy provides substantial protection from wind and sun. The main drawback is this stroller's size: At 32.5 inches wide, it struggles to fit through most standard doors, and is difficult to maneuver through tight spaces and around sharp corners. Parents looking for a budget-friendly outdoor stroller will be pleased, but those who need a more versatile indoor/outdoor model should consider other options.
We found the best reviews of the Baby Trend Expedition Double at Cheapism.com and About.com. The latter lists it as a top double jogging stroller for twins, but the site's testing and ranking methods are unclear. User reviews of the Expedition Double are plentiful, with Amazon.com and Viewpoints.com featuring several detailed evaluations. While the majority are positive and focus on the stroller's low price point, nearly every owner says the Expedition Double can be difficult to maneuver through average-size doors.
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Our Sources
1. Amazon.com
Amazon.com is home to more than 70 user reviews and the Baby Trend Expedition Double performs well, earning an average 4.1 out of 5 stars. Most owners say the stroller is a great value and has many of the benefits of similar but more expensive strollers. However, several comments note defects with this model, including missing screws and broken parts. Some users say a shaky front wheel make the stroller unfit for running or jogging parents.
Review: Baby Trend Expedition Double Jogging Stroller, Contributors to Amazon.com, As of Dec. 2011
Viewpoints.com is a consumer review site that features reviews for hundreds of strollers, including many of the most popular double jogging strollers. The Baby Trend Expedition Double earns 4.07 out of 5 stars from more than 40 owners. Parents praise the comfortable seats, wide canopies and adult console, but complain about the stroller's width and shaky front wheel. Some also say it begins to show wear and tear after heavy use, but they expect that at the low price point.
Review: Baby Trend Expedition Double Jogger Stroller Reviews, Contributors to Viewpoints.com, As of Dec. 2011
3. About.com
About.com's guide to multiples Pamela Prindle Fierro ranks 10 of the top double jogging strollers for twins with single front wheels. The Baby Trend Expedition Double ranks fifth, with Prindle Fierro calling it a great value. She likes the cupholder and MP3 hookup, but says the model isn't as rugged as comparable strollers. It's unclear how Prindle Fierro tests the strollers and what criteria she uses to rank them. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
Review: Top 10 Double Jogger Strollers for Twins, Pamela Prindle Fierro, Not Dated
4. Cheapism.com
The Baby Trend Expedition Double isn't reviewed, but the single Expedition LX is evaluated and compared to other inexpensive double jogging strollers. Ultimately, it and the Double are listed under "don't bother" due to quality issues.
Review: Jogging Stroller Reviews, Best Cheap Jogging Strollers, Editors of Cheapism.com, Aug. 22, 2011