Colugo Compact Stroller Review 2020 (+ Uppababy Minu Comparison)

This is a 2020 review of the Colugo Compact stroller. It's one of the best lightweight travel strollers we've tested. In this video we look at all of its features and we see how it stacks up against the popular Uppababy Minu. Ideal for travel, this is definitely a lightweight compact stroller worth investing in for your toddlers. Subscribe for more vlogs, reviews, and new parent videos. / dadverb
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[@ActiveDad]

The way it opens is quite impressive! I'm not in the market for a stroller like this but this is definitely the one I'd get. Best baby gear reviewer on the platform! 🙌

[@kateivashova3964]

Great video: short, constructive, useful and well presented! Thank you for doing what you do!

[@juliannataylor3821]

Not planning on having kids yet but when the time comes I will definitely know where to go for product advice!

[@clairegoop946]

I like how you emphasize that the big name brands are not always the best of the best. I've started to notice these new independent brands recently too, great products. LOVE your review. Detailed, to the point, covers my questions. Honestly, the weight bearing tip got me. My Colugo is on its way, ubbbber excited!

[@chernasprewell6854]

I never seen a review in so much helpful detail

[@Mr_Mackenzie]

Another great review man! Thank you!

[@meganhumphreys767]

I would love to see a comparison video of the Colugo Compact and the Zoe The Traveler (XLC) strollers!

[@gissellebravo8255]

YES!!

[@srahma8]

Yes!!!!

[@adrianejones3853]

Great video! I love my Colugo Compact stroller!

[@dadverb]

Check out Colugo here: bit.ly/2US0R98 For Minu and other compact stroller options: bit.ly/37C4LIk

[@quinnie0360]

I was looking for Colugo compact stroller reviews like this for a long time! I got mine last year and I’m still loving it. It worths the money.

[@jennad1078]

I'm looking into this stroller for my toddler who's on the taller side. She's currently 26 months. Would you recommend this stroller for older kids?

[@doriezitro]

How are you feeling about it now, Ive been eyeing the colugo compact and the colugo complete. So im looking for long time user reviews

[@007petz]

Great video! Very informative! Are you going to do a review of Colugo's Baby Carrier too?

[@murzy87]

Great vid. Never knew something like this existed.

[@jeeheechristyrhyoo3925]

We love your reviews! Could you do a review of the Ergobaby 2020 Metro Stroller?

[@kenji06]

I absolutely love this stroller. Great value and definitely makes it hard to justify other higher end strollers (IMO). Started out great with all the pro's mentioned in this video as well as a few more. Like how comfortable it was to carry when folded. Unfortunately, over time we began to experience the same rear wheel wobble mentioned in this video, all within the first month of use. Colugo actually replaced our first stroller to have the second have an even worse wobble. Not sure if there's a quality issue, but good to keep an eye out for when purchasing this stroller. Despite all this, Colugo's customer service has been great and I've had nothing but great and timely exchanges with their staff while working to get things sorted out with our stroller. Let's hope third time is a charm!

[@MachuSayTruck]

Great vid as always, when are you going to do the Evenflo pivot expand? Waiting for that one, wife is 7.5 months pregnant! First kid. And just to add... Your channel has helped a lot man. Thank you.

[@The1withideas]

Solid review!

[@GomarCharlton]

FYI that slight rear wheel vibration comes from the brake being slightly engaged. If the brake pedal isn't all the way forward its can be slightly engaged. I kick the back brake alot.

[@katxberry7691]

We received the colugo complete version off of our baby registry and though we haven’t used it yet (baby is due in August), I’m loving the quality so far. I took a long time to decide if I wanted the complete or the compact and eventually decided to wait until our child is toddler age before we venture into travel strollers. We don’t actually travel often but I can see the compact being great for the zoo or the mall or anywhere that I might want something smaller and easier to transport. Will def be getting the compact in the future! Thanks for your review.

[@lfairall]

Just got the complete today too! We really like it compared to others we’ve looked at. I’m 90% sure we’re keeping it. Really wish there were video reviews of the complete :(

[@ecrockone7718]

Awesome video!!

[@ThatBeardedVeteran]

Thanks for the recommendation. Any chance of getting a video on these new top rated direct to consumer companies?

[@KarenM2012]

Super helpful! Thank you!

[@dadverb]

You're very welcome.

[@melody_shmelody]

I appreciate that Colugo has a 100 day money back guarantee. In these times it means we can try something out (without having to drive hours to get to a store that has more than two strollers to try) and don’t have to pay return shipping costs if we don’t like it. Ordering ours tomorrow! Thanks for this review :)

[@melody_shmelody]

I ordered the Colugo and finally got it like two days before seeing your Ergo Metro + review. My experience has been that tends to lean or try to topple to the side when going on angled sidewalk. This was disappointing because the cheap version I got at Walmart seems more stable. I love the screen on the back and it does comes with a lot of perks like the carrying bag. I think we are going to try the Metro + and return the Colugo if we like it better. The recline is great and I do like the basket. It’s really heavy though and I was expecting to like it better. I really do think the toppling on angle is the deal breaker here.

[@NikkoSuav3]

Love the review. Just got the stroller in the mail and mine didn't come with the free cup holder. Did come with the rain cover and backpack though. Solid build. My Mockingbird doesn't fit well in my car so the Colugo compact will be my main driver. Keep it up, man! Edit: Just got word from a Colugo rep that they haven't officially released/announced the cup holder yet and won't be available be available quite yet. Hopefully soon!

[@dadverb]

Oh that's my bad on the cup holder. I jumped the gun on that. Thanks for the correction 👍

[@kristinotto102]

I really liked your insight on the handlebar distance from the wheels! I have really long legs so I don’t think I could walk well with the Colugo it looks like. Thanks!

[@dadverb]

It's always about those subtle things! Glad I could help.

[@lotusflower4183]

@@dadverb Any recommendations for a stroller made from non toxic / organic materials?

[@saragoody6195]

Hi there, thanks for the great information that you always share. How does the seat recline? Can it be used for newborns or does it accommodate a hook on carseat? Can you please make a video of great strollers that are light weight and compact but those that have wheels in the same line. I hate the way the two front tyres are like 12 inches appart and the 2 back tyres are like 18 inches apart. What's the wisdom behind that? Is there still strollers out there that have equal distances between the wheels ?

[@nicolepiccione5444]

Tip over is very important. I’ve had it happen with my baby in the seat

[@alwaysdad4947]

Great video man I totally dig your content and it has been so helpful for me. I was wondering about that diaper bag though that you used in the example, what brand is that? Im looking for one like that.

[@dadverb]

Sorry for the delay here, but for anyone else that's curious it's actually from Uppababy: amzn.to/33xJKO6

[@victoriahall3635]

Can you do a review on the Zoe Tour+?

[@mcbp95]

I need a stroller bag and can’t find a good one for graco, maybe I should get this

[@AuthenTech]

Daang, that grass is crispy!

[@dadverb]

hahaha! I'm just trying to keep up with your crispiness man.

[@simplyshellyxo2717]

Desperately waiting for you to review the Colugo Complete stroller. That’s the stroller I really want. There are only about 2 reviews on KZbin.

[@dadverb]

Currently working on it right now!

[@katxberry7691]

FTM here and we haven’t used ours yet (baby is due in August) but I chose the complete after A TON of research and a lot of back and forth. First impressions without actually using it with a child yet-we love it so far. Great feel to it. Maneuvers well around our house. Nice storage basket. Love the extendable canopy. Really easy to fold/open. It’s a quality stroller for a decent price (at least compared to our original pick which was the uppababy vista!) and comes with some useful accessories included. I say, throw it on your registry and hopefully someone will get it for you. Worked for us lol. I added this to my registry with the intention to get the compact version sometime down the line also. Someone is gifting us the infant kit too so I’m pretty excited. I will say it’s heavier for me than I anticipated but it IS a full size stroller. And the handle bar doesn’t adjust but I’m 5’2”, boyfriend’s 6’2” and we both feel comfortable. Dad Verb’s definitely gonna have a more helpful review lol.

[@amandaeng8566]

Thanks for the video. Does the colugo compact have the ability to attach the car seat like the uppa baby minu? Also what diaper bag are you using 3:37 ?

[@HelloRealityCounts]

Can you review/give your opinion on the cybex sirona s convertible car seat?

[@chantalchantal9831]

Can you review the Zoe Traveler, please!!

[@mnmihaela]

Why do you say free 99 instead of free ninety free? Love the review, btw. I just purchased my Colugo and am excited for it to arrive. Watching your review made me feel very confident in my purchase.

[@itschrishuerta]

This was looking like an awesome option until you talked about the brake placement. Wife said it’d be too dangerous because of my “big ol feet” 🙄 That and I’m pretty easily distracted. Great video!

[@ayindenedlasinthehaystack9540]

It's not dangerous ;) it's just slightly annoying but not a deal breaker (6-4/ size 14)

[@taniavalencia7304]

Is the recline feature what would be used for a 4 month old infant?

[@likewhatevercrazy]

Do you have any reviews on silver cross strollers?

[@veronicasandoval5790]

I’m torn between purchasing the compact vs complete and what I’m really interested in seeing is if there is a difference in how much the seat reclines??? I haven’t been able to find that anywhere. Please help.

[@justinchavez2489]

@Dad Verb, how does this compare Joolz Aer ?

[@erinness6237]

live in BK and go up and down to the subway all the time. If I pull the stroller up the stairs (with babe still in it), will the break hit the stairs and lock? This is the problem I had with the 3D lite.

[@ryanmoseley2114]

Any experience with the Colugo baby carrier? Interested to know your thoughts on it.

[@niskandar11]

This was great! I would love to see a review of the Ergo Metro.

[@jaysonc284]

I had the ergo metro didn't like it. When folded the seat is facing out which makes it easily dirty. Found myself having to wipe it down repeatedly. The strap also when folded is uncomfortably short, it was difficult to carry when needed.

[@jessicaortega5936]

does the seat goes all the way up or like other strollers that the baby is laying down? and how comfortable is the pad?

[@lulujs]

What do you think between the colugo compact x silver cross jet /20? They are pretty much same price but I was wondering which one would be the best!

[@tonycruz1426]

I’m looking into this as a daily driver. Did you find the lack of the front bar/tray to be a deal breaker for daily use?

[@Mrshyguy775]

Our son is about to turn one. Any recommendations on compact stroller (second/travel) as your kids are now both comfortably in toddler territory?

[@melissamanning1773]

Can u attach car seat to this model

[@BL-dt7rw]

Lost the strap on our colugo stroller. Can I buy it separately?

[@t204]

Can you speak to the comfort of this stroller compared to other travel strollers? We have some late boarding flights and I may need my daughter to sleep in her stroller when we are at the airport. Thank you.

[@lfairall]

Can you please please please do a video review of the Colugo Complete?! There are barely any reviews yet, and zero video reviews! TIA!!

[@dadverb]

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[@BrettWyrick]

Became a dad a little over a year ago and have been subscribed for a bit. I always appreciate your detailed videos and I feel like you explain things the same way I would. I feel like we should hang out.

[@BrettWyrick]

How tall are you? I'm 6'3". Would this be uncomfortable? Thinking my longer strides may be hitting that brake. And the reach of the handle, would it be too low?

[@BrettWyrick]

I'm torn between this one and the new Cybex Beezy. I've got a cybex carseat. Great review by the way. Will research further.

[@dadverb]

I'm 5'11" and it feels fine. It shouldn't make you hunch the way the Doona would. I haven't been able to push the Cybex Beezy in person so I can't definitively say which would be better but they seem super comparable. Let me know which you run with.

[@63device]

Does it have shocks?

[@lauragonzalezbenitez9115]

where I can buy that sroller?

[@4millerfamily103]

I would love a compact stroller but my husband is so tall that he pretty much requires adjustable handles and we spent so much oh then full size that I just can’t justify spending more on a compact 😭

[@KickRocksTube]

I wish someone did a review with the infant kit but it looks like its very similar. I would like to use this as my standard stroller is that wrong or is it necessary to have a carseat attachment?

[@dadverb]

I certainly think you can use it as a standard stroller if you don't need to carry much and expect to stay on normal sidewalks and terrain (not good on cobblestone). I was unable to test the newborn kit so I can't expound on the quality or comfort, but know that it's similar to a bassinet attachment. The only downside is it's a bit harder to transfer the baby from stroller to car.

[@sjsxo]

How old is your son ? He seems to fit good in it , mine is 3 wondering if it’s still big enough for him

[@pearlannm]

At what degree is your child sitting up at the highest setting?

[@cdg9115]

Hey! We love to diaper bag. which one do you use?

[@dadverb]

Sorry for the delay here, but for anyone else that's curious it's actually from Uppababy: amzn.to/33xJKO6

[@FFrias93]

This convinced me to buy. Do you have a referral code for the Colugo?

[@dadverb]

I don't have a discount code, but buying through this link would be greatly appreciated: bit.ly/2US0R98

[@mitchgrieb]

Is there a compatible infant car seat that will fit on the Colugo Compact Stroller?

[@dadverb]

I'm not aware of any at the moment.

[@Biologiquefreak]

I’m trying to decide between this and the baby jogger city tour 2! What material are the tires made of?

[@dadverb]

I believe it's a blend of EVA and rubber.

[@Biologiquefreak]

Dad Verb thank you!

[@adrianejones3853]

I tried both strollers and I prefer the Colugo. The baby jogger city tour 2 does not stand on it's own and it makes a noise when you push it.

[@vic1221]

Is this still the best traveling stroller in your opinion??? Going on our first vacation and our Vista V2 definitely too big.

[@dadverb]

I think I lean Minu as my top pick but I still hold this high on my list.

[@dyloazn]

loving your diaper bag.. what is the brand?

[@dadverb]

That's the Uppababy Changing Backpack in Jake - bit.ly/2N2vK6r

[@87danielmejia]

Does the colugo have the capability of adapting the newborn car seat?

[@dadverb]

Not right now, but I hope they roll that out soon.

[@lisaperson6696]

How does this compare to ergobaby compact metro and baby jogger city tour 2. I cant decide between these 3.

[@HelloCrystalTee]

Me too!! Which did you end up purchasing?

[@lisaperson6696]

@@HelloCrystalTee ergobaby compact

[@lisaperson6696]

@@HelloCrystalTee the colugo wasnt in stock for my trip

[@carolinedoula8896]

Me too colugo can Zoe xlc

[@D-w-x43]

I have a doona but my son is too long. Sucks as we haven’t used it as we planned. Do you know of another stroller car seat combo or similar to doona??

[@dadverb]

Unfortunately, Doona is in a league of its own with the hybrid stroller/car seat combo. I mention in my Doona review that it's limited longevity is a bit of a drawback. Is he too long for all infant car seats? If that's the case, a pivot to something like the Colugo Compact or Minu would be good if you want to keep things light.

[@D-w-x43]

No he’s not just the doona. I have a contender or something! Sorry, not up on all stuff. My older kids are 17/13. I was limited back then. I am installing the car seat tomorrow but needed a stroller. I looking at the mockingbird but idk. I’m really loving this colugo. I’m hoping he isn’t to long for it. The issue is with the seating on doona. As a baby, it was fine but he can’t sit up properly, slouching and just uncomfortable. You addressed this in the video and I’m sold pretty much. Just wish doona has something else as he’s not ready for the trike just yet. I have the limited edition doona (blue stripes). Also, didn’t want to spend another $700 or close to it. This is all like wow as these options were not available for my teens. Lol. I’m not that old(joking) but it feels that way! Thanks for posting. You’re the best!!

[@D-w-x43]

*you address the seating issue with the traverze* similar issue with the doona!

[@TheRealJayson3]

Can you use infant car seat with this stroller ?

[@dadverb]

No, not with this one unfortunately.

[@NicolasSeeks]

What baby backpack was that? 3:36

[@dadverb]

That's the Uppababy Changing Backpack in Jake - bit.ly/2N2vK6r

[@ice_ryda]

Would you recommend for a newborn?

[@dadverb]

I wouldn't recommend for a newborn. I see this as mostly for toddlers. This does have a newborn kit, but I'm more partial to infant car seats during the newborn stage.

[@ice_ryda]

@@dadverb thanks man uve been saving my ass since I found out my wife is pregnant. Baby will be here in Sept. instagram.com/p/CBD0nWbHiw0/?igshid=gnlhmo2onyjq

[@adrianejones3853]

Colugo also makes a full sized stroller that would be good for newborns.

[@Candy-lm2gc]

It didn’t work for me. I got it because of your review. The front wheels aren’t sturdy at all :(

[@dadverb]

Dang, sorry to hear this. Pivot to the Minu? It's the best subcompact in the category in my opinion.

[@stephenjacobs5640]

lol i was tryna find the animal i didn't know stroller reviews exist

[@loveniacannon3302]

Works great until you go to dump it