Ergobaby Metro+ Deluxe

Metro+ Deluxe is a genuinely persuasive option for parents who want compact size without the usual hard-seat, small-basket compromises. The padded seat, near-flat recline, and included accessories give it a more complete feel than many travel strollers that only win on folding.

It still works best as a city-and-travel tool, not as a rough-ground main stroller. But if comfort matters almost as much as compactness, this is one of the easier premium compacts to justify because it feels like somebody actually remembered the baby as well as the luggage rules.