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Eddie Bauer Trail Hike 3-Wheel Travel System Review & Giveaway #strollingintospring

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Travel systems (that include both a car seat and a stroller) are one of the first things new parents register for on their list of needs.  Let’s face it…you NEED it.  You NEED a car seat without a question, so it’s easier to bundle them together and knock two things out at once. It’s not only more cost effective, but it eases a parents mind that they got two “bigger items” knocked off from their list.  You also want the Best travel system for your baby.  Well… look no farther, I have your solution.

I received the Eddie Bauer Trail Hiker 3-Wheel System for review and I’m super excited about it.  As many of you know, we just had our first daughter in November. I have wanted a travel system for both of our vehicles, so I didn’t have to worry about switching them out, but I have been severely procrastinating so this came just in the knick of time.

I’m not going to lie, when the box arrived, I did a little dance.  I was so excited.  The box was large, but it wasn’t too large. It would fit easily in most vehicles (no, sorry, you’re not getting this in a Smartcar).

Enough about that, let’s get down to the “nitty gritty” of what you really want to know.

A little about the overall quality of both the stroller and the car seat.  The material is super durable, machine washable, but at the same time, it’s still very soft. Additionally, everything is super easy to use and handle.  With another travel system that I currently own, I have a difficult time unlatching things, but this was a breeze compared to that.

First, the car seat. It alone has a TON of great features. It has a nice weight to it, but it’s not super heavy at the same time.  The handle is adjustable and locks into place to secure.  The base has a nice weight to it, which makes me feel like my daughter will be very safe.  The canopy easily comes up and pushes back down, making sure to cover a large portion of the baby.

 

The canopy itself has Velcro and attaches to the back of the seat.  I love this because you never have to worry about it pushing down or coming off.  The seat has easy to push gray buttons on either side of the seat to make moving the handle bar super easy.  There is a level indicator on the side that is easy to read, so you make sure depending on your child’s weight they are properly secure.  This makes it easy for parents, and in my opinion, eases a parent’s mind as well.  There are a total of FOUR shoulder adjustments depending on the baby’s height. 
There is an awesome lever on the back of the car seat to remove it from either the base or the stroller. It’s so easy to use and never sticks.  To adjust the straps, there is a silver button located right under the material where her legs end.  Can I just say that I’m insanely happy about this feature!  I know that might sound weird, but I love when things are easy and make sense and this feature does both.  With many car seats you have to adjust so many different things at the front, then the back, move things back and forth just hoping that it’s not to tight or too loose.  Not anymore.  You just push the button down and adjust.  It’s awesome.  Underneath the car seat there are little clasps that secure the informational booklet which is great because you never have to worry about loosing it, but also because it’s always with you.  It’s annoying to need to know how to do something and not only not have the manual with you, but not even know where it is buried at inside your house.  The base to the car seat also has a storage bin for the extra straps so they aren’t in the way. 
I’ll wrap up the car seat portion by saying I LOVE how extended the length of it is.  With the car seat we currently have, baby girl’s feet are already at the edge.  You can see here that she clearly has a few more inches to grow in this one before she reaches that point which is awesome to me.

The stroller came in a few pieces. Like everything that comes into our home needing assembly, I asked Andrew to put it together. He said it was super easy.  Snap a few things here and then and it’s ready to go.  It took him less than 5 minutes to do from the time he took it out of the box until it was ready to go out on the town. 

Just like the car seat, it has a TON of great features all on its on.  It has nice big wheels with a locking mechanism not just on the back two wheels, but also on the front wheel as well.  The foot rest actually extends down to the top of the wheel which I love because as our baby grows it will keep her legs from not dangling and I don’t have to worry about them getting caught up under the stroller.  There are 3 strap adjustments to grow with your baby.  The cup and snack holder are very deep.
The stroller is easy to take down with just a quick slide and push of the button.  I can do it with just one hand. There is a great covered tray for the parent to hold a snack and also has a small slot cut out so wires don’t get cut off.  There is an easy push together clip system on the back of the stroller seat to adjust to sitting straight up or reclined back for a nap.  The stroller basket is a nice size as well.
The car seat easily fits into the stroller and creates a deep seat.  The canopy from both the car seat and stroller come up nicely to meet and protect the baby from the weather (or just pesky strangers).

Out of the tons of amazing features described above, there are a few improvements I think could be made.  When the stroller is completely folded up the child’s snack tray hangs over.  While it does just snap off and can easily be put right back in, I wish there was a way for it to just bend down without having to remove it.

I also wish there was a chest clip to go across the baby.  She fits great inside the stroller at just 3 months old, but I would feel more comfortable if there was a clip across her chest.  Lastly, when you adjust the straps on the stroller, it just hangs there.  This isn’t a big deal, but I just don’t want the baby grabbing and chewing on the strap.  It would be nice to be able to roll it up and clip it so baby would be less likely to chew it.

None of these are deal breakers and don’t take away from the amazing features that I do love about this system.

This is an outstanding travel system that any parent would be lucky to own. 
 
I love the durability, easiness of use, quality of the entire system, and the amazing attention to detail that Eddie Bauer has put into this system.  
 
It comes in red, blue, or gray and is available exclusively at Target for just $249.99.  
What are you waiting for? Order today.

 

 

 

 

 

 




Overall Specs:
Stroller

  • 3-wheel design for superior maneuverability
  • Adjustable handle
  • Parent Assist tray with two cup holders and covered storage
  • Child tray with cup holder
  • Multi-position seat recline
  • Large storage basket
  • 2-section adjustable canopy
  • 5-point harness
  • One hand fold and stand
  • Accommodates child up to 50 pounds


Infant Car Seat

  • Rear-facing: 4-35 pounds and up to 32″
  • Side Impact Protection
  • Removable infant head support
  • Adjustable, stay-in-car base
  • QuickClick™ attaches car seat to stroller with one click: no extra parts required
  • Easy-to-read level indicator for quick and simple installation
  • LATCH equipped
  • Meets or exceeds Federal Safety Standards
 
Assembled Product Dimensions (L x W x H in Inches): 37.3 x 25.0 x 38.5 
Airplane Ready: Yes 
Fashion: Cardinal 
Rear-facing Weight Range: 4-35 lbs 
Rear-facing Height Range: Up to 32″ 
Side Impact Protection: Yes 
Center Front Adjust Harness: Yes 
Adjustable Base: Yes 
LATCH Equipped: Yes 
5-Point Harness: Yes 
Recline: Yes 
Child Tray: Yes 
Parent Assist Tray: Yes 
Storage Basket: Yes 
Canopy: Yes 
Weight Limit (pounds): 50.0 
Carton Weight (lbs): 40.6 
Carton Dimensions (L x W x H in Inches): 18.1 x 22.4 x 34.7 
 
Isn’t she just adorable in it?  We love this travel system!  Go get yours now!!
 
 
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  29. sunflowerally22 says

    i would love the Comfort 65 Convertible Car Seat – Evergreen <br /><br /><br />Allyson Tice<br />sunflowerally22@aim.com

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  33. Christina Howell says

    I would love to try one of their highchairs. I really like the Classic High Chair – Brooke.<br />

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