Columbia Baby Backpack With Ripstop Trim

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• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0006B2Q9G
• UPC: 061282162800
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #34,488 in Baby (See Top 100 in Baby)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (70 customer reviews)

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143 of 148 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fully functional bag, April 5, 2005

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Danielle - See all my reviews

This review is from: Columbia Baby Backpack With Ripstop Trim (Baby Product)

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.

109 of 118 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Has most of what I need in a baby backpack, December 14, 2005

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Clicker - See all my reviews

This review is from: Columbia Baby Backpack With Ripstop Trim (Baby Product)

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 stroller and the backpack has to come off each time before I remove my child or the whole stroller will tip over. The shoulder straps and the back of the bag which rests against my back are covered with some sort of mesh material. This may be to allow my skin to breathe, but I find that my lower back sweats and my shirt is wet after carrying the bag for a couple of hours in 65 to 75 degree weather.

The backpack has a large main pocket with zippers that come from each side of the base (like most backpacks) so that it can be opened just a bit at the top or all the way. This main compartment has three pockets along its sides. They have elastic at the top to help keep items in it. The pocket at the back is tall and I usually put five size 6 diapers, a wipes case and three jars of baby food in it. The two side pockets are only a few inches tall and not very useful to me. I find it difficult to reach down along the side around the things I have in the main pocket to get to the things I have in these small pockets. When I do use them, I put a bib, burp cloth and feeding spoons in one pocket and a Clif Bar in the other. My complaint with the main pocket is the same as with all diaper bags - it's just too big to keep anything organized. I usually have a change of clothes, a hat, a camera and some snacks in there and if I want something at the bottom, I end up messing up everything I packed to get to it. When I was looking at backpacks, I saw a Catrini one which had its main compartment separated into three sections. I thought this was great, but overall that backpack was too big and heavy for day trips. If my Columbia backpack were separated into two sections, one for clothes and one for smaller loose items, that would be ideal. There is also a vertical zipper on one side of the main pocket to allow quick access to what is inside. I find this useful when I want to take one arm out of the strap, swing the bag to my side and slip an empty bottle or my sunglasses in there. One side of the backpack has an insulated pocket for milk. I can fit two 9-ounce Avent bottles in there with a small package of blue ice, but the milk does not stay cold for long. I am better off putting one bottle and two blue ices in that pocket and putting the other bottle with blue ice in the main pocket. There is another pocket of the same size on the opposite side of the bag. It has a couple of netted pockets and a small plastic pocket inside. This small pocket has a picture of a pacifier next to it so I think that's what it was intended for, but it fits my cell phone perfectly. The larger netted pockets are perfect for sunscreen, antibacterial lotion, tissues and other small items. There is also a clip inside which I think is meant for keys, but I prefer to keep my wallet and keys in my pockets where they are more difficult for someone to steal. There is also a small sleeve-type pocket on the front of the backpack. It's not useful for much. I put a Disneyland park map in it. I would prefer it to be bigger and have a zipper.

Lastly, the bag comes with some diaper changing accessories which I don't use because the Disneyland bathrooms have all I need. There is a mat with a couple of pockets on it, perhaps to put wipes, and it has an additional bag with a plastic zipper, which would probably be useful for dirty diapers. The mat has a snap closure and a loop to hook it to something. If I used this bag for my regular daily activities, I'm sure these changing accessories would be quite useful.

36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Diaper Bag that has it all !!!, July 31, 2005

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A Mom in Texas "Shiney" (Texas, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Columbia Baby Backpack With Ripstop Trim (Baby Product)

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 plastic sleeve for dirty duds. There are two additional pockets inside the main bag for toys or personal belongings. The insulated compartment on the right hand side, would easily hold two bottles and a light lunch for an older child, another reason for my purchase. The compartment on the left, has a keyring, two deep mesh pockets and a plastic/wipeable pocket for a dummy/soother. The bag stands up on its own, which means drinks won't tip up and leak out. The smaller pocket located on the front could hold a small toy or book. This bag is perfect for baby things aswell as a few essentials for older siblings. Well done Columbia and thank you for producing a high quality, functional bag at a great price. My husband gave it a thumbs up too!