All Terrain Double Buggy Battle!
If you need an off-road double buggy then you’ve probably come across the Out n About Nipper Double and the Mountain Buggy twin. Both of these double buggiesare made by well known brands, respected for their durable and well made 3 wheel buggies , but do they cope with the extra load of two children and which one offers the best value for money?
The Mountain Buggy double is certainly the more versatile of the two. It works as a travel system, pram and buggy for either two newborns or a baby and toddler. To use the pushchair as a pram you can just attach one or two carrycot units to the chassis, or their rather fabulous double carrycot. Or you can just recline the seat units to a lie-flat position for a newborn - giving you great flexibility, which the Nipper Double can’t match, with only reclining seat units; although you can add a newborn cocoon to keep little babies snug. However, this versatility doesn’t come without a price. The carrycot units need to be bought separately and for two newborns this does increase the cost significantly, particularly as the Mountain Buggy is already the more expensive of the two.
When it comes to practical features, it’s hard to choose between the Out n About Nipper 360 Double and the Mountain Buggy twin. Most importantly for a double buggy, both are narrow enough to comfortably fit through a standard doorway. Both have durable and sturdy aluminium chassis although there is a big weight difference between them – at 10kg the Nipper Double is very light for a twin pushchair and more than 6kg lighter than the Mountain Buggy; ideal if you need to carry your pushchair upstairs, or on an off public transport.
In terms of their off road abilities the two models are well matched – despite the lighter weight of the Out n About Nipper Double. Strong rear wheel suspension, large pneumatic wheels and their three wheel design give a smooth ride even over very rough ground, although the Mountain Buggy Duo does feel a little more substantial and it is worth noting that the Nipper Double comes with flat tyres and without a pump, which is a little inconvenient. However, with the front wheels in swivel mode you also get good manoeuvrability as well, making it easy to negotiate small spaces with both models.
Really it’s difficult to pick a winner from the two, they both work well off-road and offer a comfy ride. But if you’re planning to use your pushchair a lot, for long periods of time then it may well be worth investing in the Mountain Buggy Double, which offers more flexible modes and can be used right up to 5 years – giving you everything you need right from birth.
