Columbia Baby Backpack With Ripstop Trim

I recently purchased this bag in order to have a hands-free carrying option. The built-in insulated bottle compartment nicely fits 2 bottles with an ice-pack. So I don't need to carry a separate bottle bag in the main compartment (however, this bag has adequate space to hold a 4-bottle bag inside, with room for other stuff too). Adequate space in the main compartment, stands up on its own so the bottles don't tip over and leak. This bag has served me well, and I would definitely recommend it if you're looking for a backpack.

I got this Columbia Baby Backpack because a backpack would be easier to carry around Disneyland than my shoulder diaper bag. It is comfortable to wear when I have both arms through the straps, but I find it is uncomfortable with just one arm through a strap. It has a small plastic handle at the top for lifting and carrying the bag, which I find very useful. The backpack has a big, flat base and easily sits upright. As with all Columbia products I've owned, this backpack is made of durable material that has not yet stained or scuffed. The shoulder straps each have small strips of canvas with snaps to attach the backpack to a stroller. They are difficult to use and I have never been able to get the left one around my stroller bar and snap it into place. I've succeeded with the right one and it hung from the stroller just fine, but the effort it takes me to hold the backpack up and snap the strap in place is too much to be worth it. This is especially true because I have a light...Read more

Approximate Dimensions : Height 15" Width top 9", base 13" Depth 9" taken at the deepest point. I love this bag, it has everything! I especially like the additional straps to allow me to attach the bag to my pushchair, which is a great feature to have when I am shopping as I can get to things quickly. The bag has two zips to access the main compartment, the main zip opens all the way round, making packing a breeze! It appears the zipper would accomodate a lock should it ever be required. My previous rucksack had a drawstring top which meant everything got scrunched up and it was a pain to keep undoing. The smaller zip at the front means I can access baby's things on the go, without the risk of anything falling out. The diaper changing mat is a great size and has its own elasticated pocket in the main compartment which would easily house wipes, creams and diapers. Although Columbia have attached two plasic sleeves to the changing mat with this in mind. There is also a separate...Read more