GB Pockit Review
Pros: Easy to lift, fits in small spaces
Cons: Hard to push and turn, tiny canopy, awkward fold, no recline
Manufacturer: gb
The Skinny
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| Price | $230.00 List | $225.00 List | $160.00 List | $280.00 List $249.99 at Amazon - 11% off | $70.00 List $61.15 at Amazon - 13% off |
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| Pros | Easy to lift, fits in small spaces | Lightweight, giant canopy, price | Inexpensive, small and lightweight, easy to carry | Well suited for everyday use, quick and slim fold, more features, accepts car seat | Inexpensive, easy to use |
| Cons | Hard to push and turn, tiny canopy, awkward fold, no recline | Lower quality, poor off-road capabilities | Harder to push and turn, no spying on baby | Heavy for a lightweight, crossbar over storage access | Poor quality, harder to maneuver |
| Bottom Line | It may be the smallest and one of the lightest, but it is so difficult to use it isn't worth the space you save | Reasonably priced and lightweight with useful features but it could be smaller | Nicer than average lightweight option with a minimalist feel at a budget-friendly price | A bit heavier, but works great as an everyday option for those who don't need the absolute lightest | The cheapest option with disappointing functionality |
| Rating Categories | GB Pockit | ZOE XL1 BEST v2 | Inglesina Net | Baby Jogger City Mi... | Kolcraft Cloud Plus |
| Weight Folded Size (35%) | |||||
| Ease Of Use (30%) | |||||
| Maneuverability (25%) | |||||
| Quality (10%) | |||||
| Specs | GB Pockit | ZOE XL1 BEST v2 | Inglesina Net | Baby Jogger City Mi... | Kolcraft Cloud Plus |
| Weight | 10.5 lbs | 11.8 lbs | 11.9 lbs | 19.3 lbs | 12.6 lbs |
| Folded Dimensions | 14"W x 7.3"H x 19.6"L | 21.3"W x 9.5"H x 27.4"L | 10.8"W x 10.5"H x 42"L | 25.7"W x 10.6"H x 31.1"L | 18.6"W x 11.7"H x 34.7"L |
| Capacity Limits | Minimum: 6 months Maximum: 55 lbs |
Minimum: 3 months Maximum: 40 lbs |
Minimum: 6 months Maximum: 55 lbs |
Minimum: Birth Maximum: 50 lbs/44" |
Minimum: Not Listed Maximum: 50 lbs/44" |
| Included Car Seat Compatibility | None | None | None | Baby Jogger City GO, City GO 2 | None |
| Click-in Car Seat Adapters | None | None | None | Baby Jogger City GO, City GO 2 Britax B-Safe 35, B-Safe 35 Elite Chicco KeyFit, KeyFit 2, KeyFit 30, KeyFit 30 Zip Cybex Aton, Aton 2, Aton Q, Cloud Q Graco Snugride Snuglock 35 Elite, Snugride 35 Platinum, Snugride Click Connect 35 LX Maxi Cosi Mico AP, Mico Max 30, Mico NXT, Mico 30 Nuna Pipa Peg-Perego Primo Viaggio 4-35 Uppababy Mesa Clek Liing |
None |
| Strap-in Car Seat Adapters | None | None | None | None | None |
| One-handed Fold | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Locking Fold | Manual | Auto | Auto | Auto | Manual |
| Self-standing Fold | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Carry Strap | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Handlebar Height - Min/Max | 39.5" | 39.7" | 42.6" | 41" | 38.9" |
| Sandal-friendly Brake | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Included Accessories | None | None | None | City GO Adaptors | None |
| Setup Time | 1:45 | 2:49 | 5:55 | 4:23 | 7:31 |
Our Analysis and Test Results
Goodbaby International Holdings Limited that is new to the US, but began over 25 years ago. They make products for some of the most recognized childhood brands. They feel that they set the standard for safety, innovation, and design. Gb is one of their recognized baby products brands.
Performance Comparison
Weight and Folded Size
The Pockit weighs 10.50 lbs and measures 2,003.12 cubic inches, the Pockit is the smallest and one of the lightest strollers in the review. If you absolutely must have the smallest stroller, this is one to make your shortlist.
Ease of Use
The Pockit is one of the hardest strollers to use in this review. It's minimal with a compact fold and few features that make a stroller easier to use.
Fold and Unfold
The Pockit folds like no other stroller we have seen. It is initiated by pushing buttons on both sides of the frame on the handles (above left). The stroller collapses in on itself like a telescope and then folds in half for a smaller final product (above right). The fold is two-handed, has a manual lock, and can stand on its own. The unique nature of the fold makes it more complicated and awkward than most strollers, but it does create the smallest folded package.
Brakes
The Pockit brake pedal is tiny and tucked between the double rear wheels on the right making it very difficult to get your foot on the pedal. The single-action pedal is stiff, which makes it hard to lift and not sandal-friendly.
The brakes on the Pockit can feel engaged when they are not. Parents should take precautions and double-check that the brakes are properly set before letting go of the stroller.
Storage
The Pockit has one central storage bin that is tiny and doesn't fit a diaper bag. This bin will accommodate up to 11 lbs and has easy access.
Sunshade
The Pockit canopy isn't really a canopy and only covers over the passenger's head. While this might keep the sun off the top of the head, it will do nothing for the rest of the baby. The canopy is flimsy and ineffective.
Harness
The Pockit has a no-rethread harness that adjusts by sliding up and down the straps sewn on the back. It can be difficult to slide, and you'll need to remove the padding and fold the excess strap under the pads. All of the straps are stiff and hard to adjust.
Seat
The Pockit seat is a minimalist as the rest of the stroller. The seat has an upright back and does not recline. The footrest is tucked under the seat making it hard for little feet to find, and there is no leg rest. The edge of the seat is not curved and is under padded, so it feels like it could cut off circulation for legs hanging over the edge or at least be annoying.
Ease of Setup
The Pockit comes assembled and only needs unfolding. It is the easiest stroller we have ever put together with an "assemble" time of 1:45 minutes that consisted mainly of reading the instructions.
Maneuverability
The Pockit is not the best mover with small flimsy wheels and dual front wheel design. Because of all the fold hinges, there is a lot of flex when strolling, and it feels rickety and rolls with friction no matter what the terrain. You need to use both hands for turning, and we kicked the back wheels when strolling. It is so difficult to push over rougher terrain that we think it would be easier to pick the baby up and walk than try to maneuver the stroll without it breaking in half.
The Pockit has plastic wheels, a sling-style seat and no shocks. The handles are hard plastic and arranged more for ease of fold than for ergonomic placement. Pushing for a long distance is likely to be uncomfortable for pusher and passenger. This stroller feels like a child's play toy when pushing.
Quality
The Pockit has a lot of flex in the frame, and the components are flimsy giving the entire stroller the feel of a fragile umbrella resulting in a low score for quality. While the design is obviously unique and advanced, the execution feels like a less expensive product and we feel the designers sacrificed quality for the sake of size and weight. .
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— Juliet Spurrier, MD & BabyGearLab Team