Evenflo Tribute LX 2-in-1 Lightweight Convertible Car Seat, Travel Friendly (Saturn Gray)

Got it for the price, as it is cheaper than most and we got it as a second vehicle option. It ended up being more comfortable for my toddler than the expensive all size one. Super easy to install and it looks more comfortable for her. Sturdy and firm.

We bought the Evenflo Tribute LX Convertible Car Seat, Saturn for our last trip the US over a month ago, since it was cheaper to buy a budget-friendly car seat vs. renting one from the car company. Plus, we also needed a second car seat to leave at grandma's house. So far, I'm really liking this car seat, even over our more expensive Peg Perego Switchable 0+/1 (the European version of the Peg Perego Convertible car seat).What I like:- Safety ratings. Although we can't personally attest to the safety ratings, after reading ample reviews of this product, it seems to have safety ratings in crash test that exceeds the minimum requirements.- Very light. Finally, a convertible car seat that weigh less than my 1.5 year old! This was a big factor for us in buying another car seat, since my husband was sick of carrying our heavy Peg Perego whenever we travel.- Easy to care for cover. My LO gets car sick a lot...and, yes, that means he sometimes vomits after long car rides. So the fact that we can throw the entire cover in the washing machine is a Godsend. With our Peg Perego, I could only spot clean the cover.- Release button was easy to use.- Contrary to many reviews who found this seat hard to use without a towel, I managed to get a leveled and tight fit, rear-facing and using the latch system. Despite being a non-athletic, petite woman (5' and 95 lbs), I was able to use my body weight to get a good fit in our 2017 KIA Sorreto and economy Citroen car rentals. I think the key is to pull the latch threat from inside the car seat instead of from the side, so that means lifting part of the seat cover, which for me was not hard to take on or off.- Made in the USA (although the cover is made in China).What I'm neutral about:- This is a no-frills, bare-bone car seat (hence the lighter weight and lower price).- The padding is very thin, although the seat area has a bit more padding. Since my LO cannot really express the level of comfort of this car seat, I can say that he managed to fall asleep consistently when we drive somewhere for more than an hour.What I dislike:- The cup holder that came with the seat is practically useless. It is no longer as how it is pictured, and the new version--although it looks better--seems to have been made as an afterthought. You cannot attach the cup holder without the cover squishing over the opening. The direction also says you can only use a soft cup in the cup holder...I guess that means you can't really use a sippy cup or most reusable bottles in this unless they are made out of styrofoam or very soft plastic.- If I don't pay attention, I always get the thread (that you pull to tighten the seat belt) stuck between the car's seating and the car seat, and it's not always so easy to fish out after you've achieved a leveled and tight fit.- It takes a bit of space when you're rear-facing so the front-passenger seat cannot recline or go back far.Overall, I am very satisfied with this car seat. So much that we might leave our other convertible car seat at grandma's instead of this one.

SHIPPINGItem arrived in time as promised tucked in a sturdy cardboard shipping box. Both the box and product were intact.WHAT IS GOOD ABOUT ITI already have an expensive ( I paid $250) child car seat from another brand but I wanted one especially for the upcoming travel weight being the concern. This car seat is very light but it is also sturdy. Adjusting the harness is easy and convenient. Adjusting the harness on the other car seat ( the expensive one ) is a Hercules task. The seating pad is soft yet firm. Fits perfect for my daughter. Has a cup holder that is detachable. The best part of this car seat is its weight. It is so light I could carry it all over the terminal without feeling the weight. It fits perfectly in a Delta domestic flight which was a Boeing ( Not sure about the Aircraft model) . However, It did not fit on a Spirit flight which was an Airbus. I had to do the gate check in, for that particular flight.It looks sturdy and feels well built but can not comment on the quality until it is out to a test which I would not want. Going through the previous reviews, I remember some one mentioning about the real life test and how it saved the child. So I feel, it should do well in case of an unfortunate event.WHAT IS NOT SO GOOD ABOUT ITThe only minor issue is with the cup holder. It does not stay in place when you load it up with a heavy cup. I can use some glue to put it in place but then it is beats the idea of "detachable cup holder".Bottom LineIt is value for money and the best car seat If you have to carry it on a flight or use it on a rental car.Would I recommend it to a friendYes, I would.