What is the best umbrella style twin stroller?

I would like to get an umbrella style stroller for my twins (due in March) and am wondering which ones were the best. I was thinking of maybe getting a Maclaren but not sure which style would be best (twin Techno, Twin Triumph, Rally Twin or Twin traveller). I want something that I could use for travel, that folds fairly small, is side-by-side, has seats that can recline (it would be nice if they reclined fully and had a few stops in between) and not overly heavy. It would also be nice if my toddler could use it if he needed too.
Any suggestions?

 

I have the Combi Twin Savvy and the only thing I don't like about it is the small baskets underneath. Other than that, I LOVE it.

 

We're waiting on the MacLaren Twin Triumph to come in - a late shower gift. This was meant to be used later after we're done using our Snap 'n Go Double

 

We have the Maclaren Twin Techno and LOVE it. It folds/unfolds easily to a small size and seats recline nicely. The rain cover is a bonus too for those misty days.

 

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I have the Combi Twin Savvy and the only thing I don't like about it is the small baskets underneath. Other than that, I LOVE it.



Yup - us too. The one thing I would suggest is trying them out at a local baby shop. I can't remember all the brands now but there was one that super heavy that i rejected, and one ($$$ one) that was so light it felt downright flimsy/cheap. This Combi one was somewhere in the middle - not too heavy and not flimsy feeling either. I don't know - maybe I'm weird but this all really mattered to me.

 

Another fan of the Maclaren Twin Techno. I love it. It's my main stroller.

I had a Combi and didn't like it at all so I sold it to buy the Maclaren.

 

Another Combi Twin Savvy fan here!!! I researched this very thing alot and found this is what I was looking for. It folds like a dream, is SO light and easy to get into and out of the car. I think the baskets are good sized personally and it has pockets on the back. The best feature is the snack cups!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This comes in super handy once they are eating finger foods, makes mall trips around lunch time super easy

 

MacLaren Twin Rally. I chose the cheaper version since it's not my main stroller (I have a MBUD as well). It's very durable and sturdy. I've used it for many airline trips, international and domestic and it holds up really well. It's a little hard to steer with 1 hand and 2 heavier children (they're about 50lbs combined now), but again, for me it's not my main stroller. I also owned a Combi, but sold it ... too much plastic, cheap feel and I was too afraid it wouldn't hold up well with all the travel we do - and BRU and Right Start definitely adviced against it as well - too many complaints because of too much plastic = easy to break parts).

 

I have the Inglesina Twin Swift. I really like it a lot, except for the hood -- sometimes it pops off when you fold it. But, I discovered recently that I had the hood attached too high, so that was part of the problem....

I am also eyeing the Baby Jogger City Mini Double that comes out this month -- I havne't seen one in person, though.

 

I have a Maclaren Twin Techno, it's ok.

If you want something really lightweight for traveling, the Jeep double umbrella is great. I bought a used one for $20 for my day care provider and also brought it with us to Disneyland. It doesn't have much storage, but again is great for traveling or backup. I think it is $75 new.

Both with my daughter and the twins, I've found there is no one perfect stroller.