Joovy Kooper X2 vs Joovy Caboose UL
Folded, the Joovy Kooper X2 makes a 5.84 cu ft box to the Joovy Caboose UL's 10.39 cu ft. Neither fits a 22 x 14 x 9 in carry-on sizer: the Joovy Kooper X2 misses by 12 in and the Joovy Caboose UL by 23.25 in. The Joovy Caboose UL is 1.5 lb lighter by its maker's figure (26.5 lb to 28 lb).
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Joovy Kooper X2
Over by 12 in (3 sides over)
~$400
The Kooper X2 is Joovy's budget compact double, 28 lb and 26 inches long folded.
Best for: A compact side-by-side double at Joovy's lowest side-by-side price
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Joovy Caboose UL
Over by 23.25 in (3 sides over)
~$370
The Caboose UL puts a reclining front seat and a bench-and-platform rear on a 26.5 lb frame, with a universal car seat adapter included.
Best for: Two children a few years apart, the older one on the rear platform
Check price on Amazon| Specification | Joovy Kooper X2 | Joovy Caboose UL |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$400 | ~$370 |
| Type | Double | Double |
| Double layout | Side-by-side | Sit-and-stand |
| Weight | 28 lb | 26.5 lb |
| Newborn option | Not for newborns | Newborns ride in an infant car seat |
| Folded size | 26 x 30.3 x 12.8 in | 45.25 x 24.8 x 16 in |
| Carry-on check | Over by 12 in (3 sides over) | Over by 23.25 in (3 sides over) |
| Folded box | 5.84 cu ft | 10.39 cu ft |
| Unfolded size | 31.7 x 30.3 x 41.3 in | 40 x 22.5 x 42.5 in |
| Fold | One-hand fold, stands when folded | One-hand fold |
| Basket | 15 lb | 15 lb |
| Max child weight | 50 lb per seat | 45 lb per seat |
| Recline | Joovy: "independent multi-position reclines, including near-flat" | Joovy: "Multi-position recline" on the front seat |
| Car seats | None listed by the maker | None listed by the maker |
Joovy Kooper X2: what it gives up
- 15 lb basket is thin for two children's gear
- 50 lb per seat
- 30.3 inches wide, which is wide for a compact double
- No named car seat adapter
Joovy Caboose UL: what it gives up
- 45 lb per seat, lower than the RS's 55 lb
- Folded it is 45.25 inches long
- Basket rated 15 lb, below the RS's 25 lb
- No bassinet option listed
Full pages: Joovy Kooper X2 · Joovy Caboose UL