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Best Graco Ready2Jet Alternatives: Budget Travel Strollers
By Alex’s parents, StrollerSelect editors · Published · How we research
The Graco Ready2Jet packs an automatic one-hand fold, all-wheel suspension and Graco SnugRide car-seat compatibility into a 13.2 lb stroller for about $190. But its standalone seat is suggested from 6 months, and its 23.9 × 19.5 × 11 in fold is too big for the carry-on box of every airline we track.
Here are the alternatives we’d consider, depending on what you want to improve.
| Stroller | Weight | Folded | Carry-on fit* | From birth? | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graco Ready2Jet | 13.2 lb | 23.9 × 19.5 × 11 in | 0 of 5 | 6+ mo | ~$190 |
| Mompush Nexis | 11.5 lb | 18.1 × 7.9 × 19.1 in | 0 of 5 | Yes | ~$200 |
| gb Pockit Air All-Terrain | 10.4 lb | 13.8 × 11.8 × 7.1 in | 5 of 5 | 6+ mo | ~$190 |
| Mountain Buggy Nano V3 | 13 lb | 20 × 12 × 21 in | 0 of 5 | Yes | ~$175 |
| Bombi Gear Bēbee V3 | 17.5 lb | 23.8 × 19.8 × 10 in | 0 of 5 | Yes | ~$225 |
| Momcozy TuckGo | 14.4 lb | 20.1 × 16.9 × 8.3 in | 2 of 5 | 6+ mo | ~$250 |
*Number of tracked airlines (United, Delta, American, Southwest, Air Canada) whose published carry-on box the folded stroller fits. Plenty of parents report fitting larger strollers in the actual overhead bin - but the airline can still require gate-checking if there isn’t room.
If you want from-birth use at the same price: Mompush Nexis
The Mompush Nexis costs about the same ($200) but works from birth with a near-flat recline and built-in newborn barrier. It’s lighter (11.5 lb) with a much slimmer fold (18.1 × 7.9 × 19.1 in). See the full Nexis vs Ready2Jet comparison.
If you want the overhead bin: gb Pockit Air All-Terrain
The gb Pockit Air All-Terrain costs the same $190, weighs just 10.4 lb and folds to 13.8 × 11.8 × 7.1 in - small enough for the carry-on box of all 5 airlines we track. It’s much more basic: recline, suspension and fold method weren’t confirmed.
If you want a travel system from birth: Mountain Buggy Nano V3
The Mountain Buggy Nano V3 is travel-system ready with built-in toggles for select infant car seats, works from birth with its cocoon accessory or a car seat, includes a travel satchel and costs about $175. Its child-weight limit is lower (44 lb).
If you want a roomier ride for bigger kids: Bombi Gear Bēbee V3
For about $225, the Bombi Gear Bēbee V3 works from birth, carries kids up to 55 lb and has all-wheel suspension and a 15 lb basket. It’s heavier at 17.5 lb.
If you want a smaller fold with suspension: Momcozy TuckGo
The Momcozy TuckGo (about $250) has all-wheel suspension, a one-hand fold and a 20.1 × 16.9 × 8.3 in fold that fits 2 of 5 tracked airlines, plus a 3-year warranty. Like the Ready2Jet, it starts at 6 months.
When to just buy the Ready2Jet
If your child is 6 months or older, you already own a Graco SnugRide, or you just love an automatic fold, the Ready2Jet is still one of the best-value travel strollers you can buy. See the full Ready2Jet vs CYBEX Libelle comparison.
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