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Compass Light & Portable Travel System
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Manufacturer: Compass
Find all by Compass
Model#: T730-T
Weight: 40.08lbs
Height: 21.50" | | Width: 21.50"
Length: 33"
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Average Rating: 3 out of 5 Stars
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Retail Price: $199.99
Online Sale Price: $260.00
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Features:- Two great products together!
- Extremely lightweight S330 Stroller and the state-of-the-srt I410 Infant Seat
- Full featured stroller, 14 pounds with full recline!
- Infant Car Seat features the Advanced Safety Frame
- Compass; Folding; Side Impact Protection; Lightweight
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Lightweight only 15 pounds yet durable, full recline so baby can lay flat, deep side wings for side impact protection, "sedan ride" wheel systemand full EPS foam liner, one hand fold and unfold design, extreme padding, rotating handle, no rear axle, side and rear entry basket, carseat fits children 4-22 lbs, includes stroller and car seat
User Submitted Compass Light & Portable Travel System Reviews
July 17, 2008
Loved it from day 1
I bought this travel system in July of 07, 2 weeks before my son was born. Everything came perfectly in the box. Nothing was broken. It took me 20 mins to put the stroller together being 8 months pregnant. And it only took my husband 10 mins to install the car seat into the car. I chose it because i had gone to the learning curve website and saw that this car seat was made with the EPS foam used in bicycle helmets making it very cushiony & comfortable. It has a deep seat and high side wings for added protection, if i were ever to get in an accident and got hit on the side my little one would have that extra protection. Also the base when installed properly did not wiggle at all, compared to other seats i've seen. I see ppl giving it bad reviews because they cant go grocery shopping? Well i do, all i do is put the car seat side ways on top of the cart and since the bottom of it is so wide and sturdy it stays there and is secure unless your going roading in the grocery store you'll be fine. The car seat is also lighter than others, making it a plus for when mommies have to recover from c-sections or episiotomies. My son was and still is very fond of it, he always slept in it and still does when we go on long trips. I wish he didn't have to grow out of it now that he is almost 1. The only reason why i gave it 4 stars is because after using the car seat for a month it got stuck in the base, but when i called COMPASS i explained and they were very very nice and courteous and sent me a WHOLE NEW travel system. So i now had 2 strollers. Yeah it sucked that it got stuck but it showed me how safe it would be in an accident bc my husband is strong and could not get it out for anything. I also have it 4 stars bc the wheels do squeak but i put some stuff u put on bicycles and it went away and also because i wish it held babies who weighed 30lbs. I would def recommend this to people.
April 11, 2008
Heaviest Car Seat EVER!
I bought this travel system because it looked like a good deal and my baby budget book gave the brand good reviews. When I got it, it looked cute and I was happy with it until my baby came and I actually started using it. Even when my son was only 7 lbs., the car seat carrier was almost too heavy to carry anywhere. It doesn't fit into a shopping cart the way most infant seats do, which makes grocery shopping very difficult. About a month after we started using the system, the car seat got stuck in the base and we couldn't dislodge it for weeks. Even now, we have to fight with it every time we take it in and out. The stroller gets stuck in the locked position and the carseat doesn't lock easily into it. I hate this travel system and it is the only thing I will definitely not save for future children. Spend the extra money to get a more reputable brand, and by all means go to the store and check them out before buying!!!!
October 29, 2007
looks cool, doesn't work
This travel system looks good (I got lots of compliments) but it didn't perform well. A minor problem: it was broken when it arrived. Amazon was great about replacing it, but it was a pain to have to send it back. The real problem, though, was that it steered terribly. you always needed to use two hands. At first this wasn't so bad, but the steering problem got progressively worse as the frame weakened over time. After about two months the stroller lost all stiffness and wobbled like crazy. After 4 months we couldn't take it anymore, and we threw it out.
Here's my unsolicited advice: don't buy a travel system at all. Buy a car seat and a universal stroller base for it to use when your baby is little. When your baby is big enough to sit facing forwards, get an umbrella stroller. it won't cost you that much more and it will be WAY more convenient.
June 13, 2007
Looks great functions poorly
It looks lovely to own but its very difficult to steer...drives you to feeling frustrated. Also now that its summer i thought the fabric overheated and its a horrid feeling for the baby :(
The good thing...the PRICE ! Storage space is neat. Also the car seat has good cushioning and is very comfy.
May 25, 2007
Looks great, performs poorly
I went for this stroller over others because it has a unique look and bright colors - something different. I still love the look, but wish I could say the same for the product overall. It arrived with some markings already on it, taking away from that "new" feel. It also had a broken piece (stroller canopy thing) that the company was reluctant to replace, but did eventually send me a part, it was just the wrong one. Now, my son is 6 months old and I'm annoyed with the wierd way the stroller rides and how easily it overreacts to bumps, etc. It's also starting to squeak! Ugh!! I'm bummed, but don't feel too bad since the product had no reviews when I bought it.
May 2, 2007
Disaster
Began using after birth of child on Christmas day, 2006. Within one week, steering was difficult. Within 9 weeks, one front wheel snapped off. Took more than two weeks to receive a replacement wheel. One week of use later, a rear wheel snapped off. Rear wheels are not replaceable. The stroller is now therefore a complete bust. Nothing could compel me to recommend this travel system to anyone.
April 26, 2007
so far so good
I bought this stroller for my baby girl I haven't used it yet my wife will be due in a month from now but everything came in perfect conditions no broken pieces also I got it for $130.00 with a 60% off good deal , I don't know how it is using it on the streets but I come back and share my experience.
April 13, 2007
Mother to Be
1.30.08 OK! I've been using it. Can I tell you that the Car Seat is only good for 3 month or so! Your better of buying Graco or the best selling travel systems that are out there. I don't go out often and the little time the stroller has been in use, Well, it Sucks! The color is wonderful! Overall, not good. Sorry for the late responds... Shop away!
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Still Not in Use!
I was a bit unease to purchase the travel system. The first review on here was well written and to the point of her problems. I've searched for so many strollers, and many were dull colors. I want my son to be, to see color in his life, brighten up his space. NO MORE PASTELS!!!
Target had TS for $229 and I'm a bargain hunter, so hello Amazon has it for $145. Great deal! The design is great! Yes small cup holder, etc. Yet, work with what you have. I loved reading Jenny McGrathy's Baby Laugh. She makes a good point "don't go crazy buying a $2,000 stroller if your baby could be happy with an $l00 one." Baby Laughs: The Naked Truth About the First Year of Mommyhood
She has the money to spend. I'm on a budget plan, and I didn't want to put my stroller on the baby registry. There are some things that parents should get.
Some discoloration can happen. I'll tell you why, it's a light gray base, it can easy scratch and turn white. Everything else was good. I had a little bit of a struggle when I was trying to open it. =) Once you get the hang of it, it's easy. Don't be afraid of the GREEN COLOR, it's not NEON! Overall, I'm satisfied with my purchase, and I look at it everyday, I love it even more. Everyone who sees it loves the color too. Safety wise, it's good, nothing came broken; all the parts where put together right. It's surely light weight; the car seat has cushions all over. Test it out, if it doesn't work out for you return it and move on. Don't dwell on it. Do your homework! Best of Luck with your shopping and go for it.
I'll be back in July, once I test it out!
November 21, 2006
Nice upscale features, but beware of major flaws
I purchased this travel system from Costco because I trust that they sell high quality products, and because it has some really cool features usu. only found on upscale strollers/travel systems such as:
Magnesium frame, lightweight & strong
5 Point harness system
Full recline so baby can lay flat
"Sedan Ride" wheel system w/metal posts
1-hand fold/unfold
Stands when folded
Rotating handle for comfortable pushing
Accepts the state-of-the-art Compass I400, I410 & I420
No Rear axle also helps people comfortably walk behind stroller
Side & rear entry basket
Child's tray & parent console & carry handle for lifting in/out of trunk
Certifications: ASTM
Warranty: 1-year
Unfolded dimensions: 33" x 22" x 44"
Folded dimensions: 12.5" x 22" x 37.75"
Weight: 15 lbs.
I410 Infant Car Seat:
Advanced Safety Frame (ASF)
5 Point harness system
Multi beam back frame that reinforces structure
Deep Side Wings for side impact protection
Full EPS Foam Liner absorbs energy
Built in lock off for secure and confident installation
Easy Adjust Shoulder Harness never needs to be unthreaded
For infants 4 - 22 pounds, up to 30" tall, FMVSS 213 certified
Certifications: ASTM
"A" rated seat by Baby Bargains
Warranty: 1-year
Dimensions: 23" x 18.5" x 19
Weight: 22 lbs.
First the good stuff:
The stroller looks very sleek and modern, and is truly lightweight. The inside is plush, and the stroller overall looks like the more expensive brands, which brings me to another plus--the price (about $200 for the whole system). Basket is a decent size, and there is a parent tray (but it is so small that not many cups would fit). The car seat is also plush and was rated very highly by Baby Bargains (I'm curious to see that article to see exactly why). It folds relatively easily if you push the front of the stroller against something like your car or a wall while twisting the handle. When I put my 4 year old (my new baby is not born yet) in the stroller, it maneuvered quite well and did not feel bulky.
Now down to the flaws:
Within 24 hours of taking it out of the box, and just trying it out in my living room, 3 pieces were broken or found defective.
1. The small plastic locking mechanism (a crucial piece) on the side of the stroller was found on the floor by my daughter. It had broken off.
2. One of the wheels would not lock securely into place even after talking with their customer service (who advised I return the stroller).
3. Lastly, the plastic on the canopy of the car seat split in two.
All this, and the stroller was never even used. I was thinking of returning it and then ordering a new one to see if the first was just a lemon and maybe damaged through shipping. But if all that was broken through shipping, how would it handle normal wear and tear?
However, the main reason I am not thinking of reordering again is that the car seat cannot be placed on any shopping cart. Now, ask any mom how often she may need to go grocery shopping or to a store where you buy more things that cannot be piled on top of a stroller. Pushing a stroller and a cart is impossible, and if I put the car seat inside the cart, there will be no room for anything else, not to mention that the baby would sway back and forth. Considering that I and most other mothers need to go grocery shopping quite often, this is really a problem. When I called them and presented this dilemma, they had no solution. Unless I use a baby carrier that I strap on, I need to find a babysitter every time I go shopping! Very impractical and inconvenient. This in my opinion is a huge oversight in the design of this car seat, and will probably be the reason that I would not give the Compass travel system another try. If they can find a way to fix these flaws, I think it would be a good travel system, assuming no quality issues.
A side note:
What really prompted me to write this review was that when I was considering to purchase this system, I could not find one single review on this product anywhere. While it is true that I did not actually get the chance to test this product out in the streets and really use it, I felt that any description/experience with it in the flesh since this product is mostly sold online, could help others.
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