Kinderkraft Pilot
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Kinderkraft Pilot

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The Kinderkraft Pilot is an ultra-lightweight, ultra-compact stroller, ideal for the city or travels. Thanks to the weight of 12,8 lbs (5.8 kg) and a width of only 16,5” (42 cm), you will not struggle even in the narrowest shopping aisles. The spacious seat can handle even an older child, and it is possible to recline it to an almost flat position. The leg rest is missing, which is not ideal if your tall child enjoys naps in the stroller. The advantage of this stroller is also the comfortable, one-hand fold with a double locking system and an integrated carry strap for easy transport - you can pull the stroller behind you like luggage. The Pilot comes with a cup holder, and a rain cover included.

Kinderkraft Pilot Features & Specifications

The Basics

Type
Pushchair (seat and chassis only)
Stroller weight
5.8 kg
Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
103 cm x 42 cm x 80.5 cm
Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
60 cm x 41.5 cm x 23 cm
Chassis material
Aluminum, Steel
Country of origin
Poland
Stroller available as a pushchair (seat unit configuration) only; newborn accessories (like a carrycot) need to be purchased separately
Yes

The Seat unit

Maximum weight capacity - seat load
15 kg
Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
3-30 months
Reversible seat unit
No
L-shaped, bucket-type seat unit
No
Reclining backrest
Yes, infinite recline
Full-recline backrest (a bigger-than-a-150-degree-angle to a lie-flat)
Yes
Backrest recline type
Strap-operated
One-hand backrest recline system
No
Extendable backrest
No
Legrest positioning
No
Extendable leg rest
No
Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
No
Footrest
Yes
Backrest height
45 cm
Width and depth of the sitting surface
30 x 20 cm
Total length of the seat unit
65 cm
A higher seat unit's position on the chassis
No
Height-adjustable seat
No
Seat unit's proper attachment indicator
No
2in1 convertible carrycot/seat unit (pramette travel system)
No
Fabrics removable for cleaning
No
Seat fabrics cleaning
Wipe-clean only
Safety harness type
5-point
Harness padding
Yes
Height-adjustable harness belts
Yes
Ventilation integrated into the seat
No
Second seat can be attached (single-to-double convertibility)
No

The Canopy (Hood)

Seat unit equipped with a canopy/hood
Yes
Extendable canopy/hood
No
The canopy/hood features a sun visor
No
Floating, follow-the-sun canopy
No
Height-adjustable canopy
No
Removable canopy
Yes
Waterproof canopy
Yes
UV protection in the (canopy) fabrics
No
Ventilation integrated into the canopy
No
A pocket integrated into the canopy
No
Peek-a-boo viewing window present on the canopy
Yes
Peek-a-boo window can be closed/covered
Yes
Quiet (magnetic/no velcro) peek-a-boo window
Yes
Reinforcing side clasps present on the canopy
No

The Bumper bar

Bumper bar
Yes
Bumper bar type (style)
T-shaped
Removable bumper bar
Yes
Gate-opening (swing-away) bumper bar
No
Height-adjustable bumper bar
No
Bumper bar features a fabric (non-wipe-clean) cover
No
Bumper bar features an extra crotch strap
Yes

The Wheels

Number of wheels
4
Front wheel(s) type
Rubber-coated wheels
Rear wheels type
Rubber-coated wheels
Front wheels diameter
13.5 cm
Rear wheels diameter
13.5 cm
Swivel wheels
Yes
Lockable wheels
Yes
Removable wheels
Yes
All wheels are double wheels
No
All-terrain version of wheels available to purchase separately
No
Wheels equipped with mudguards
No,
Two-wheel mode
No

The Suspension

Suspension
Yes
Wheels with suspension
All
Suspension type
Mechanical (internal spring-loaded mechanism)
Adjustable suspension softness
No
Rocking chassis
No

The Brake

Central brake system/type
One-step rocker pedal (flip-flop friendly)
Deceleration handbrake
No,

The Fold

Folding system
Flat (compact) fold
One-hand fold
Yes
Plane-travel-friendly stroller with an ultra-compact fold (suitable as carry-on luggage)
No
Folds with the (forward-facing) seat attached
Yes
Folds with the rearward-facing seat attached
n/a
Self-standing fold
Yes
Auto-lock feature of the folded chassis
Yes
Folded stroller can be pulled behind like luggage
Yes
Stroller folds and/or unfolds by itself
No
Equipped with a carry strap/carry handle
Yes
Outward fold (the seat fabrics are on the outside after folding)
No

The Handlebar

Handle height adjustment
No
Handlebar material
Foam
Handlebar height
103 cm
Reversible handlebar (handle can be flipped to the other side)
No
Safety wrist strap
Yes

The Basket

Shopping basket
Yes
Large shopping basket
No
Basket's weight capacity
2 kg
Closable basket
No
An extra basket can be attached to the frame
No
A pocket integrated into the seat/elsewhere on the stroller frame
No

The Carrycot

Carrycot compatible
No

The Car seat

Car seat compatible
No

The Accessories & Extra features

Parent tray/organizer on the handlebar (included)
No
Cup holder can be attached
Yes
Reflective elements
No
No pushchair mode/seat-unit configuration available
No
Rain cover included
Yes
Mosquito net included
No
Leg cover (apron) included with the seat unit
No
Seat liner/insert included
No
Changing bag included
No
Carry bag/transport cover for the folded stroller included
No
Motorized/Baterry-powered
No
LED light(s)
No
Built-in audio speakers
No
A storage/bag can be attached instead of a seat
No

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Parent reviews of the Kinderkraft Pilot

4.3/5
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  • Lightweight
  • Compact
  • Small
  • Suspension
  • Handy wheels
  • Short canopy
  • Occasionally the stroller is more difficult to unfold
  • Difficult to negotiate uneven road/sidewalks

I am very satisfied with the stroller, it meets what I was looking for: to be small, smart and lightweight. My little one likes to ride in it, the bumper bar is like a steering wheel :-) All the accessories are included, and that was a big plus for me (rain cover, footrest, cup/bottle holder).

  • Low weight
  • Ease of manipulation
  • Very nice to push
  • The backrest adjustment is one of the more difficult ones

An excellent 'travel' stroller for occasional use. Very compact, very easy to push.

Ideal for traveling

5
  • Lightweight
  • With suspension
  • Fast-folding
  • Easy manipulation
  • Accessories
  • Basket is too open

Ideal for traveling. Beautiful colors (pink), fast fold, easy to manipulate, very lightweight chassis.

Your questions about the Kinderkraft Pilot

1)

I have the pink Pilot stroller by kinderkraft and going to mexico soon and wondering if it fits in the overhead compartment in a plane I'm just really nervous about pushing it on the plane and it not fitting? Thanks

Hey, Cailee,

The flded Pilot dimensions have one side 60cm long. I think some airlines could accept this, however, not all, and it very much depends on which airline you go with, and their rules and requirements. I would check with them and decide based on that, but it may be this one is just a tiny bit larger than the carry-on size.

.eli - 30 Jan 2024
2)

Hello, I've been trying to clean the stroller but it is impossible to remove the fabric to put it in the washing machine, there is a way to do it?

Hi, Jennifer,

This stroller (and most others, too) are not designed for the fabrics to be washed in the machine - it would damage and weaken the fabric, and also the design would have to be much more complicated (and therefore more expensive). HERE is our article about cleaning your stroller, I believe it will help for you to read that! ^_^

.eli - 11 Aug 2022
3)

Hello,

I am shortly going on a very long trip with my Kinderkraft pilot & am looking for a travel bag that will fit it. Is there one I can purchase?

Thanks :)

Hello, Jaimee,

Actually pretty much any universal one should. Moms even use the IKEA DIMPA bag which I actually really recommend for that price (nice and durable, but simple, not pretty, really). Apart from that, my own suggestion would be to go to Amazon and search for a "stroller travel bag", any that has the features you need will do - I mean, it is not really a daily-use product. If you need some brands that can be recommended, though, the bag for the Ergobaby Metro should work fine, the Elodie Details travel bag is simpler but protects well, or check the Maxi-Cosi Ultra Compact bag.

.eli - 29 Jul 2022
4)

I've recently purchased a universal footmuff for my Pilot stroller. I'm having trouble fitting it due to the bar. Is there anyway of fitting it?

Hello, Ali,

Unfortunately, no, there's no comfy way. The bar makes it pretty impossible to fit a regular, universal cosytoes of any kind. This is a super-light travel stroller so they were not thinking of footmuffs here. I can only suggest trying to find a footmuff with SEPARATE legs (e.g., Stokke once had such, but I believe there's more, depending on the country you're in, of course, the brand will change) - OR a winter overall for you baby instead a footmuff might work. Check, for example, a 7AM Enfant Nido for reference, or look at footmuffs for car seats.

Again, this is not a winter stroller by far, it is too small and simple with not too much space inside, so it wasn't designed to be used so - that is why you might be having problems.

.eli - 13 Dec 2021

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