Gate checking a stroller

[Goofy_Dad_24]

I have gate checked a stroller probably about 20 times on various different airlines, never used a bag, and never had any problems with it at all.

 

[MissionWDW]

I've got one of the red gate check bags, I'm not sure you'd get a double into it, or even a standard style stroller, the dimensions of the bag are long and thin, like an umbrella style stroller. My Mac single fits fine, you might get a Mac double in there, but it would be snug.

I have a double Graco Ipo. It actually folds up pretty compact. Kind of like two single umbrella strollers next to each other. I really wanted a double jogger for this trip (comfort for my boys), but I just can't imagine dragging a double jogger on the buses. Also, I'm limited since my 3 year old is a big boy (50lbs). Many limits on strollers these days are 35-40lbs per seat. I was going to get the red bag, but I think I will settle with the contractor bag and bubble wrap for the foam handles. Really not the most attractive thing, but it will do the job. I know that I am running a risk of something breaking....really REALLY hope not (the price to rent strollers is just way more than I want to pay), but it's a chance I have to take.

Thanks for all the feedback.

 

[CastleLight]

Sorry to be the stupid one - but what is a contractor bag? A garbage bag??

 

[yrdlyprincess]

When we flew out I gate checked too, I just wheeled it up they asked me to fold it, make sure that you fold or it will be broken- they will throw it into the bottom, but they put a tag on and when we got off it was waiting there- the person was trying to be nice and unfold the strollers but had difficulty with some. I know I have problems opening and closing ones that aren't mine sometimes too. I didn't use a bag and won't for this trip either.

 

[MissionWDW]

Sorry to be the stupid one - but what is a contractor bag? A garbage bag??

Not stupid at all. They are huge thick plastic bags used for heavy duty clean up....like when you do remodeling and stuff. Similar to a trash bag, but thick.

 

[2binak]

I think Babies R us sells cheapo stroller bags (well, I know they do , but not sure about a double) They are bright red and say gate check on them. Whatever you do, put on a luggage tag too. I bought a $50 Maclaren bag for my Maclaren only because it is so expensive. The bag has been damaged a little due to being thrown around and such so definately get some type of bag. I think even a garbage bag is better than nothing.

We use this bag for our Peg Pliko P3 and it's worked well so far. Hopefully you can find one for your double stroller. I couldn't imagine putting a stroller or carseat under the belly of a plane without something to keep it from getting dirty or wet.