REASONS TO BUY
Unbelievably compact
Lightweight
Soft fabrics
REASONS TO AVOID
Flexy frame
Strange push handles
No peek-a-boo window
gb Pockit+ All City Review
A super small folded stroller that is otherwise largely average
Credit: Matt Lighthart
By Wendy Schmitz ⋅ Senior Review Editor ⋅ June 9, 2024
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Our Verdict
The gb Pockit+ All City is a favorite travel stroller if compact is the name of the game. This stroller is made for travel and tight spaces. It features a unique fold design that makes it less than half the size of the average lightweight option, and it comes with a carry strap and bag for easy carrying. We love that this new Pockit has a bigger canopy and adequate storage for quick travel adventures. Unfortunately, the Pockit is not a top performer and struggles in several metrics, including maneuverability and kids' comfort. It also has a higher price that could take it out of the running for those on a tighter budget. However, if your main goal is super small and fits almost anywhere, nothing matches the gb Pockit+.
Our Analysis and Test Results
Goodbaby International Holdings Limited started over 25 years ago. Still fairly new in the United States, they make many products for recognizable brands. GB is only one of their baby product brands.
The Pockit is small enough to fit in place that most strollers don't.
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Transporting and Storing
If you want the easiest transporting and storage, the Pockit+ is the stroller for you. This stroller is perfect for compact travel thanks to its lower weight and compact fold.
We weigh each stroller for a side-by-side comparison of actual weight instead of manufacturer claims. The Pockit+ came in at 13.1 lbs, below the typical travel stroller weight of 14 lbs. While it's not the lightest option (the lightest weighs about 10 lbs), it remains on the lighter end of the group. It's even noticeably lighter to carry than the heavier options, which approach 17 lbs.
The Pockit is light at 13.1 lbs in our weight testing.
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In our tests, the gb Pockit+ measured 13"W x 8"H x 21.3"L and had a folded volume of 2,215 in^3. Very few strollers in our lineup fold this small. It will likely fit almost anywhere, like compact car trunks, closets, overhead bins, and other tight spaces.
The Pockit measures 13"W x 10.3"H x 21.3"L or 2,215 in^3, making it the smallest in the group by at least 1000 cubic inches.
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If you're looking for a compact and easy-to-carry stroller, this one is an excellent choice for your travel adventures.
The Pockit is easy to carry and use.
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Ease of Use
The Pockit+ is one of the easier options in the review to use.
For a stroller this small and in this category, we thought most of the daily use features were easy enough, and we suspect if you don't know any other stroller, you won't be disappointed.
The Pockit has the smallest, most compact fold in the group, but it does take some effort to fold all the parts together and clasp them closed.
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Fold and Unfold
The fold and unfold is a two-hand job; while not as straightforward as competitors, it requires two hands for the origami folding required to make it the smallest in the group. This is a case of pick your battle. This is specifically designed to be a two-handed folding setup. You press the two buttons on each handle to collapse the stroller, and then press the collapsed stroller from each side to fold in each wheel until the physical latch can be closed.
The process is smooth and easy, and the stroller doesn't require any shaking or force to collapse into its stored position. It packs incredibly small and easily fits into any trunk or overhead compartment. After removing the physical latch, the stroller easily pops open when you pull on the two main handles.
Storage
The storage bin on the Pockit+ is small, and we only fit our medium-sized bag inside it. About a third of the basket is semi-blocked by the parts of the stroller frame. The back portion holds the bag, but there is no access from the front. However, the rear access is good.
The gb buckle is straightforward and only has two prongs to insert.
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Harness
The Pockit+ has a lovely harness and buckle system. The harness webbing and padding are skin-friendly and easy to adjust, with plenty of range for children of different sizes. The buckle is simple with two prongs, and it only takes about 10-15 lbs of pressure to press to release.
The rocker brake pedal on the Pockit is easy to press and is foot-friendly.
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Brakes
The single-action brakes on the Pockit+ are a single pedal on the left/center of the rear axle. It is a rocker-style pedal that requires 5-10 lbs of pressure to set and release. Because you don't lift it up from the bottom, it is sandal—and foot-friendly.
The Pockit comes fully assembled, you just have to unpack it and go.
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Ease of Setup
The Pockit+ comes assembled, but the white latch is harder to unlatch when first using it. However, it is ready to go once it is unlocked and opened.
Car Seat Compatiblity
The Pockit+ works with some infant car seats from Cybex. This is cool and offers a longer potential lifespan and double-duty responsibilities for this small stroller, working as a car seat compatible stroller and travel option.
The Pockit wheels are small and lack any tread or grip to help them maneuver on any surface.
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Maneuverability
The Pockit+ did not perform as well as we'd like for maneuverability.
While the smaller wheels definitely contribute to the difficulty of pushing and turning this stroller, the flexible frame really puts the nail in the coffin.
The Pockit is small and rolls through tight spaces easily, but the flexible frame keeps it from being truly nimble.
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Because of its compact and fun folding design, the Pockit+ has many hinge points, and the frame flexes at every point. The two-handle steering also seems to contribute, as it requires the same pressure to be applied to both sides simultaneously to avoid even more flex.
Because the Pockit has an origami fold that creates a small package, it has a lot of hinge points that make the frame highly flexible.
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The Pockit+ manages flat surfaces well enough to avoid frustration. It is less responsive than competitors and sometimes feels like the wheels are floating on the surfaces instead of rolling. Things quickly become more frustrating when traversing thresholds and curbs, and it is a poor performer on grass. Because the frame flexes so much, it can be a challenge even to tilt it somewhat to get over bumps in the road.
The gb focuses more on the ability to fold small than it does on quality, but it still manages to perform close to the average for the group.
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Quality
The Pockit+ is somewhat below the average for quality, less so because of the materials, and we suspect it's more likely a result of the compact fold that makes everything lightweight and sort of rickety.
The Pockit+ has a very soft fabric on all the parts, including the seat, canopy, and harness padding. The frame is two-tone and has excessive hinge points that let it fold super small. It has minimal snag points but looks less polished and sleek than competitors, with fewer hinge points.
The two-handle design on the Pockit and multiple hinges create a lot of flexibility when pushing, especially when you move over uneven terrain that is not perfectly flat.
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The frame itself is super flexible and doesn't feel sturdy at all. The wheels are 5.1 inches on the back, foam-filled plastic, and a 71 HA hardness on the Share A scale.
The fabric on the Pockit is soft, but the seat back doesn't recline as much as we'd like for superior nap-ability.
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Kid's Comfort
The Pockit+ prides itself on being small and lightweight, and with this brag-worthy claim comes some sacrifices, largely in the kid comfort metric.
The Pockit+ earned a below-average score in our tests for kid's comfort, but to be fair, it is not the lowest-scoring option, nor is it hugely disappointing.
Seat
The sling-style seat has soft fabric, but it is somewhat shallow and doesn't recline as much as some competitors, making it less nap-worthy. Reclining the seatback is harder than most, and it took more force to make the adjustment than other strollers.
The recline adjustment on the GB is a plastic toggle that requires two hands to raise and only one to lower.
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It is one hand to lower and two to raise. The leg rest is short and has only two possible positions. The footrest is a nylon strap that looks like it lacks durability. A short leg rest that only has two positions…up or down. Two hands to close. The footrest is a nylon strap and lacks structural support.
The sunshade is bigger than the previous Pockit we tested, but it isn't big enough for most applications outside of the direct overhead sun.
Credit: Matt Lighthart
Sunshade
While the sunshade here is better than previous Pockits, it still isn't much to brag about and only covers sunlight directly above. The material is soft, but it feels flimsy, and there is no peek-a-boo window, though, in fairness, it's too small to really need one.
The Pockit is not a top-scorer, but if you value size and compact fold over other metrics, it is good for you.
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Should You Buy the gb Pockit+ All City?
If your needs and goals are the smallest possible stroller for travel, then the gb Pockit+ All City is tough to beat and should be a go-to. It folds in thirds and then almost in half to make one of the smallest and easiest to carry and stow options we've seen. We like the better canopy than the prior Pockits we've tested, and it rolled relatively well on flat surfaces. If your budget allows and the primary niche to fill is size, we think it is a good choice. However, if you want easy-to-use and push or comfort for kids, there are better options in the lineup that can save you money.
What Other Travel Strollers Should You Consider?
We think the Zoe Traveler is a good all-around option that is small enough and offers more features and functionality than the Pockit+. The Zoe has a larger canopy, a roomier seat, a sturdier frame, and a better storage bin. It performed better in most metrics and was much easier to push on uneven terrain. So, if your budget is too small for the Pockit+ or you simply want more and can give up the smallest option, the Zoe would be our choice. The Baby Jogger City Tour 2 Single might also be a consideration. It is about the same price as the Zoe, folds somewhere in between the Pockit+ and Zoe for size, and has a comfy seat with a padded legrest. If you're willing to spend more, the Joolz Aer+ offers superior overall performance to the gb Pockit+, while retaining travel-friendly features and qualities that we think parents will like.
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