Jeep Overland Jogging Stroller
By Tina Lehman on
I received the Jeep Overland jogging stroller at a baby shower for my first baby.As an avid runner, I was thrilled to receive this so I could continue running after the baby was born.
PROS
This stroller is very safe.It has a hand brake as well as a tether you attach to your wrist as an added measure of protection (I've used this while running down inclines).It also has a foot break you can engage while at rest.There is a five-point safety harness that is padded for baby's comfort, and a tray in the front that allows you to put a cup and snacks there for your child, but also acts as sort of a roll bar.The wheels are nice and big, and have shocks to make for a smoother ride.
This stroller has the ability to play music while you run.There are small speakers that are mounted inside the stroller so your baby can hear the music.
The handle of this stroller is adjustable so parents of all heights can comfortably use this.This jogging stroller also has a very big sun shade that can be pulled down and protect baby from sun at any angle.There is a small clear window in the stop so you can see baby even when the shade is pulled over her.
There is a lot of room to take water, keys and a cell phone because there are pockets on each side of the sun shade, as well as a cup holder for the parent.But, there is no storage under the seat, as in traditional strollers.
The stroller is fairly easy to fold, but takes two hands.It is light enough so that it is not difficult to swing into the back of your truck or van.
CONS
The front wheel of this jogging stroller is fixed.Because it does not pivot, it makes it very difficult to go around corners.So, while this is great for running on straight paths, if you are wanting to take it in a mall, or around a neighborhood where you will be turning a lot, this is not the stroller for you.The lack of storage under baby's seat also makes this less than ideal for general use.I've also found that the tires need to be filled with air a lot.
All in all, this is a terrific jogging stroller.Running while pushing a stroller is fairly difficult not because of the weight, but because it messes with your arm-swing mojo.But, if you're committed to running with baby this is a great bet.
i cant say that i do much running, but if i did this would be a good one sounds like
I just saw this stroller a week ago for the first time and I thought JEEP! Really!? But it looked like it was really sturdy and strong. :-)
Sounds like a great jogging stroller. That's too bad about the front wheel. That has to be tough going around corners.
I had a jogging stroller but yours sounds like the new and improved model:0) Love the music feature! And as I recall, my jogging stroller had NO PLACE to put stuff. No baskets or cup holders. Yours sounds wonderful.
I think people who are willing to jog pushing a stroller are really nuts! (in a good way). You are awesome, frogdoc! Thanks for sharing.
I love all the features of this stroller and it looks great too!
Thanks for the warning about the wheel. I wouldn't have thought that it was fixed. That would really get on my nerves lol. I love the features of this stroller though. It seems like a nice one for jogging.
I never knew jogging strollers came with so many features. I guess I just thought they were regular strollers I saw mom's pushing around. Sure would be nice if they added a feature so it was easier to use around corners. I know of very few places that don't have a curve or two.
Stroller with music...that is really nice , Looks very sturdy and handy too. Thanks for sharing that stroller with us.
Sounds like a great jogging stroller. Sounds like you'd need two strollers though since this one isn't great at turning, would make store aisles even more difficult.