Maclaren Volo Silver - Umbrella Stroller Review

We've used the McClaren Volo stroller on subways, at airports, at the zoo, in the neighborhood, at Sea World, shopping etc. 

When buying this I wanted i) a canopy ii) big enough to last a few years for a tall toddler and preschooler iii) undercarriage storage iv) lightweight v) easily and compactly collapsed. Although the most expensive umbrella stroller at Target, it is the very best value. 

It is the most practical stroller we have and we are so glad we got it instead of the cheap alternatives that are a fifth of the price. I can collapse it and open it with one hand and one foot then lift it one-handed. And I'm a weakling with a bad back! I've slung it across one shoulder to carry it up escalators and through subways and wheeled it through New York in winter with the additional padding and cover. It's shady enough for our Texas summers. The shade actually moves all the way to the front (I'm not sure if this is an intended feature or my 3 year old's efforts!) and the stroller is big enough to comfortably fit 1-5 years olds so you will get many more years out of it than the $20 strollers. At first I thought it was flimsy but 3 years later it is still going strong although somewhat grubby looking (courtesy of 4 trips by air).  The undercarriage fits my purse and a small cooler. This is not for a baby but perfect for a toddler and pre-schooler. It travels everywhere with us.