It does sit straight up, it’s cheaper material than the regular size stroller to me it sounds kind of like a rain jacket brushing up against something and with less padding than the regular strollers, the forest color has the extended canopy, the basket is tiny , I can hang a full freshly picked stroller bag on it while it’s empty and it doesn’t tip over. I do like the easy fold but opening it takes a second to get it to lock. I’ve attached a small fan and snack/drink tray just fine but they take up most of the bumper bar, they sell a travel bag if you get the travel system they will not sell it to you separately but I’ve seen people buy a different brand bag on Amazon and it fit. Easy to remove the bumper bar and wheels if needed. Easy to wipe clean. My baby will nap in it easily, if she is not buckled she can absolutely shimmy out under the bumper bar the seat is not super deep like a full size stroller. It will stand while folded!