droolicious : messenger bags

Diaper Dude Goes Green, and Not Just for Earth Day

Aaron Burgess — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:30:00 GMT

We looked at one version of Diaper Dude's new Messenger II tote the other day, but this being Earth Day, it only seems fitting to note that there's also an eco-friendly version of the same bag hanging out on Diaper Dude's shelves.

Made from recycled PET material (i.e., plastic water bottles) that've been rewoven into polyester fabric, the 17" wide x 14" high "Green Dude" ($98) packs the same features as its less overtly green sibling, but in this case, a portion of the proceeds from each sale also go toward the non-profit organization Global Green USA.

The Green Dude is just part of a growing line of green-centric Diaper Dude goods -- check out the company's eco-friendly store for the rest.

Repurposed Police Bag Makes One Heck of a Diaper Tote

Aaron Burgess — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:00:00 GMT

The Tactical Bail Out Gear Bag was originally designed for use by the LAPD and military, but the bag's rugged design and huge storage capabilities (not to mention its ridiculously low price) prove it can be a short trip from urban warfare to diaper duty.

Available in olive drab, black or desert tan, the Tactical Bail Out Gear Bag features polyester lining, plastic-coated YKK zipper pulls, removable shoulder straps and over a dozen pockets, including a large internal compartment and a hidden handgun pocket that could easily be repurposed to stow your valuables away from baby's day-to-day goods.

At just 14" long by 10" high, the bag is also small enough to sling comfortably across your shoulder while being big enough to carry diapers, wipes, a changing pad and bottles. The best feature, though? You can get it for just $19.99 (that's not a typo) from LA Police Gear.

Diaper Dude Messenger II: Kid Stuff at Work

Aaron Burgess — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:30:00 GMT

If you squint hard enough, the Messenger II Diaper Bag from Diaper Dude could easily double as a laptop carrier -- and since it has a roomy inside pocket for Dad's (or Mom's) stuff, taking your work to the park while the kids cut loose to play -- supervised, of course -- could be a breeze with this one.

Of course, there's also plenty of room for kid stuff in the Messenger II: The rugged polyester bag includes a large compartment for diapers and other essentials, an insulated bottle holder, three large compartments with Velcro closures, and a removable changing pad. Get it for $98 at Amazon.

Brown And Pink Guitar Diaper Bag

Lisa Estall — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:27:00 GMT

A Diaper Dude guitar bag has been featured on Droolicious before but I wanted to share this particular one as I like the design. I like these types of diaper...bags because they’re light to carry and look comfortable to wear on a stroll.

I doubt if my husband will wear this since he would probably consider this a manbag.

It’s sold at $64.95 and can be bought at tuttibella.com

OiOi Messenger Dot Diaper Bag

AmandaHill — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 22:00:00 GMT

The lovely messenger bag seen above is the OiOi Charcoal Dot Messenger Diaper Bag. OiOi is the brainchild of Australian designer Lisa Bennet. Not only is the design stylish and practical, it has plenty of pockets and spaces to put all of your everyday baby needs.

As far as diaper bags go, this one is fantastic. It is available from Art Bebe.

Hand-Me-Down Bags Encourage Us to Take Their Name Literally

Aaron Burgess — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Sure, it's a gamble as to whether messenger bags will still be in vogue by the time you get ready to hand down yours, but with their classic, rugged-looking design, Hand-Me-Down bags seem to have that covered.

Each Hand-Me-Down (there are also jackets, satchels and backpacks) is guaranteed to last for a minimum of 10 years past the date you take it off the rack, so what's a diaper bag or PC tote to you today could feasibly haul around your infant's textbooks tomorrow.

£185 (around $273 U.S.) at Howies.

ABC Kids Expo 2008: DadGear Billboard Series Diaper Bag

Chris Ford — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 19:30:00 GMT

I mentioned new diaper bags from DadGear last week, but there was another type they were showing off that I'd never seen before either. The Billboard Series diaper bag is made from a piece of a real billboard, making each one durable and one of a kind.

I never knew, but the material that makes up the billboards that we drive past every day is a kind of vinyl with nylon "cloth". The stuff is extremely durable (as it would have to be to hold up to the elements) which is also great for dad diaper bags.

The way it works is the guys from DadGear get a used billboard, clean it thoroughly, and lay it out on the floor. Then they go around with a template and decide where they should cut the cloth into the shape for a diaper bag. So each diaper bag is unique and one of a kind. The bags have all of the standard diaper bag stuff that DadGear provides (including the "Quick Access WIpes Case") and are all very graphical and look cool. They're definitely my favorite bags in their product line.

The Billboard Series diaper bags are eco-friendly (they're made of recycled material after all) and cost $99.00 at DadGear.com.

Fleurville Kid’s Messenger Takes Packs Off Backs

Heather Kuldell — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:25:00 GMT

I dunno if messenger bags for kids are a parental preference or a rite of passage to show you’re old hat at the whole school thing. Fleurville Kid’s Messenger Bags are smaller than most adult bags (10 inches by 12 inches by 4 inches) for comfy carrying by the elementary-school set (ages 5-10).

Each bag features two exterior water-bottle pockets, organizational pockets, and comes with a reusable lunch bag. In case homework gets too heavy, the bag also has stowable backpack straps for a more agronomic haul. As with most Fleurville products, the materials are lead-free, PVC-free and Teflon-free.

Available in black with camo skulls, pink with “ogo” print, and brown with “ogo” print from Fleurville for $50.

Big Deal: Haba Trapper Bag

Heather Kuldell — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:06:00 GMT

For all the day trips, weekend visits and general summer excursions, a kid needs a good bag. Haba’s Trapper Bag is on sale for $25.89 at Mauliko, and it’s a solid bag for a lil explorer. This messenger-style bag measures 10 inches tall and 10 inches wide, and in addition to the large pocket, there’s some smaller slots perfect for pens, pencils or other little treasures. On the outside flap, there’s a large net pocket for messier -- or wet gear.

Get Out Your Pitchforks, It's the Regular Diaper Bag!

Aaron Burgess — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:03:00 GMT

Our post from yesterday about a new Dwell diaper bag we're digging found Babble commenter Nolasmom raising an interesting question: We're always telling you about the most awesomest, coolest-looking new diaper bags, but really, aren't all these bags just expensive variations on the same generic tote with garish print? (Sorry, Nolasmom; realize we're paraphrasing.) Anyway, the comment also contained a challenge: "What does this mythical 'regular diaper bag' look like? No seriously, I'd like a photo posted."

[Cue ominous music.]

Below, from Graco (as it seems these things always are), is the archetypal Regular Diaper Bag. It's cheap; it works; but it also looks like a lunchbox with a kiddie print slapped on it. Full disclosure, this is just the bag that got my wife and me through two kids' worth of diapering, and we never had a problem with the thing. But one of the perks of doing this blog is getting to drool over stuff you wished you'd have been smart enough to register for, so here's hoping that whether it's from Dwell, DiaperDude, Skip*Hop or wherever, you've got the good sense to find something better (looking).

While we're on the subject, though, most diaper bags aimed at modern parents seem to follow one of three stylistic variations: the tote, the messenger bag/man-purse, or the modified backpack. Have you ever just used a regular old tote, messenger bag or backpack to carry baby's diapering essentials? I know I have, and it's saved me quite a bit of $$, too.

UPDATE: Seems this post has become a hot topic over at Diaper Bag Junkies -- which, by the way, rules if you're in the market for a bag of your own. Consider me schooled! Oh, and Teri at DBJ, I just might take you up on your offer to help shop for a new bag -- anything to get rid of the monstrosity I'm hauling around.