I love love love this bag. Isn't ridiculous with the pockets (i get disorganized with too many pockets. I start shoving things in randomly and then can't find anything. I'm much better at making a system with a smaller number of pockets) there are four internal gathered pockets and two external zip pockets. The external zip pockets are great for slipping in your cell phone or baby's pacifier or other small items you want on hand. There's also one more internal zip pocket, which I might starry using for her change of clothes, but we'll see.Exterior is nice looking and subtle. As much as I admire some of the whimsical and fun picklebottom and jujube patterns, a lot of them scream diaper bag (admittedly, many of theirs don't, but none of them had this rucksack kind of look). It really reminds me of a bag I loved in college, so maybe this has a nostalgia factor me as well. If it holds up through the diaper bag years, I can see myself converting this to a casual on the go bag.
This is perfect size for me. It's dimensions are bigger than the Brighton backpack I was using based on online published measurements for both, but feels smaller in that I don't feel like I'm carrying around a giant picnic basket on my back like I did. The interior seems similar size but my perception may be different than others, ymmv. Same goes for the picklebottom boxy I was going to get before I saw thiswith its soft sides, it seems more usable for me than the rectangular interior of the boxyagain, your mileage may vary, some people might prefer that interior.
I could see this being a "dig around to find the lost item" sometimes, but so are most of the diaper bags I've looked at if you're not carefuljust because of its wide mouth and soft structure. I like having it wide open like this so I can use a diaper clutch for the essentials, then my wallet, a small laundry bag with a couple onesies in it, and a few burp cloths or swaddling blanket, and the pockets for items like bottles and such. It does have a lighter colored interior so should be able to see things in contrast, though. The included changing pad folds nicely to cit into one of the gathered pockets. Haven't used the included insulated bottle bag yet, so don't know how long its good to use yet.
Have already used this bag a couple times and liked the backpack straps more in usage than I have with some other backpack diaper bags. These don't cut into my shoulders as much as they did (what is it with diaper bag backpacks having narrow, seatbelt-like material? So uncomfortable!). These are padded faux leather. You can also strap them down and away with velcro when using the messenger bag style strap. That strap has been useful with its provided velcro stroller straps, but I use the backpack option more, so I just use my jj cole stroller straps on the hooks instead.
Will try to add more thoughts as time goes by and good/bad experiences happen
not enough space on the inside.. barely holds one change of clothing for a newborn leaving minimum room close to nonefor diapers, bottle, wioes, extra formula or toys for on the go
Actual item does not resemble the imageGreat bag. Love that fact that its a backpack as well as over the shoulder. Very spacious! Overall great product.
