After research numerous compact strollers, I had high hope and really wanted to love this stroller. Here are items I did not like about the packaging and stroller itself:

CONS:
1) The inner package containing stroller was open upon arrival like this was a previously opened item. Not a big deal.

2) The stroller is EXTREMELY difficult to open by yourself. I'm not sure if it's because it's new or what. I purchased this for trips when I travel with my toddler alone. There is absolutely no way I would be able to open this by myself. You either need to grow another set of arms or have another person with you. Even my strong husband had issues opening it.

3) The wheels seem like plastic and do not know how they would hold up to absorbing bumps even on sidewalks.

4) The descriptions and ads state that this stroller stands on it's own when folded, the one I received did not do that. It just kept falling over.

5) Seat was thin which is to be expected to reduce the weight.

PROs:
1) Light weight and compact, if you can get it open.

2) Beautiful color.

3) Nice canopy

4) Nice recline

Really wish this stroller worked out for us :(. On to the next one.

I have the original Pockit and now bought this Pockit+.
I put quite a bit of travel on the original and it is still holding strong, but when the little guy (3 years old) naps, it is nice to have the reclining feature.
We do quite a bit of traveling (at least once a month on an airplane, and at least once a year out of country)

Pros:
-Reclines.

Cons (in comparison with the original):
-Doesn't seem to be as sturdy. Somehow this one seems to be a bit more 'wiggly'
-Wheel lock does not work as well, you really have to make sure the lock is all the way down. I had some roll away issues. I did not have similar issues with the original
-Recliner system. This is about the system itself. There is a strap in the back that you cinch tight to have it in upright mode and un-cinch to give a slight recline. The cinching system is not very tight, so it would slowly slide back. I used a little S biner to keep it cinched tight and then cliped the strap to the side of the stroller. This may not make sense until you see the stroller for yourself. I will try to add pictures.

Opinion:
-The umbrella cover is nice, but did not really make a difference to me. Actually, when in recline, the side gaps are still significant enough that you would still need to use a light blanket draped over the umbrella to cover your bubs. In the original I would just use a muslin type blanket draped over the square cover and it worked to keep the little one out of the sunlight and also gave some napping privacy. The 'upgraded' cover only works well when in upright position.
-It folds about the same, slightly bulkier, but to be expected by the upgrades

Conclusion:
If you really need something that reclines and can pack really small, this MIGHT be worth it for you, but there are other good small strollers out there for a better price and with better features.
If the reclining feature is not all that important to you, and you just want the small travel stroller, then the original may be a better option. I used the original for the last 2 years before getting this one and we did just fine.
Knowing what I know now, would I have bought it? Possibly... but most likely I would have just stayed with the original...

This is THE BEST Travel stroller on the market. I did a lot of research before buying this version. I found the sun canopy of the cheaper version to be insufficient but this one is PERFECT! It really is easy to fold away. I love that you can fold it down two different ways (one of them being an unbelievably small square). Both versions will fit on the overhead compartment of a plane! Trust me. It's a life changer. I'm recommending it to all the parents I know.

So far I really like this stroller. I have no prior experience with the 1st version though so I can't compare. The things I love are the recline option and of course the way it folds up so compact. I'm not terribly fond of the fact that the plastic touches the ground directly when folded up and standing because it scuffs easily (you'll be using it on all types of cements!) Folding it up takes a bit of practice and for some reason I haven't mastered how to put it in its most compact conversion because the wheels don't stay in the folded up position for me. The only other things I wish were better are that the recline is so great and flexible that it doesn't give my little one a comfortable sitting up right position. Instead she is always at a slightly reclined position and she prefers to be fully upright when she is awake and wanting to observe all around her. The bottom storage bin is super tiny, but that's to be expected if you want a great compact travel stroller such as this one. I'll take those cons for the overall great use of this stroller, especially on our upcoming vacation.

I can see where they improved in the functionality of the stroller vs the original. However, I did not like the strap to recline the seat- I thought it was too hard to pull. I love the new canopy and the cushioned & wider seat but it was much harder to open and close than the original. I am returning and sticking to the original despite the new features.