You’re staring at your airline’s carry-on size limit. The gate agent is watching. Your toddler is squirming. That bulky travel system stroller you bought for $400 is about to get checked — or denied. I’ve been there. After testing six compact strollers over two years of international travel, the two names that keep coming up are Joovy and gb Pockit. This isn’t a marketing comparison. It’s a straight cash-and-logistics breakdown. Why Compact Strollers Matter for Travel in 2026 The fundamental problem: standard strollers eat your luggage space and your patience. A full-size Graco or UPPAbaby takes up 30+ liters of…