At just 12 pounds and under $60, it's the definitive travel car seat. Wirecutter's top pick for families who need a lightweight, easy-to-install seat for planes, taxis, and rental cars.
Don't bring your $400 seat on a plane — buy a Cosco Scenera Next. It's cheap enough that you won't panic at baggage claim, and safe enough that you won't worry on the road.
“It's affordable, weighs just 12 pounds, and is relatively easy to install using the car's seat belt while in harness mode.”
