Customer Reviews

Go GaGa Slide Tote Made from Recycled Material - Sea Blue

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This is definitely a well-made bag. The ballistic nylon is sturdy and soft to the touch, and the purple color (Eggplant) looks terrific. The stitching is perfect, and has a YKK zipper in the main compartment.

And the innovative strap is very cool, too. Based on the photos, I thought it might be flimsy, but it's very sturdy, and definitely does make the bag easier to carry: distributes the weight and stays put on your shoulder.

The problem with the bag is its strange overall triagular shape which gives it a narrow bottom. From the outside, the bottom of the main compartment measures only 8" wide. And if you use the bottle holders, it takes more space away from the bag, and you're left with less than 4". So you really can't fit much in the bag, because the larger items get stuck in the middle. The only way to make use of the bottom area is to stuff it with your smaller items, which make them difficult to find later.

Also, all the pockets are shaped in the same triangular shape, too - they would have to be, naturally, due to the shape of the bag. And it's the same problem: e.g., I try to put a glasses case in a pocket, and the top is more than wide enough, but I can't push it down all the way because the bottom is too tight.

I don't know why the bag is shaped this way, except that it looks kind of funky and unusual. The ergonomic straps are a nice idea, but there's no functional reason the bag has to have this weird shape. It's a shame because it's such a well-made bag, I really wanted to like it.

Anyway, due to its narrow bottom, there's no way I can fit a 13" laptop in the main compartment, even with nothing else in the bag. (Believe me, I tried.) The only possible place for the laptop is the back pocket where the changing pad is kept. But that pocket is too shallow, and who would want to carry a computer in an open pocket in the back of the bag?

Because I love the craftsmanship of this bag, and the innovative strap, I'm thinking of getting the Go GaGa Gondola Tote instead. But I was disappointed in the Slide Tote. I would not recommend it.

Bought this for my daughter-in-law - she says it is fabulous!! Very comfortable and holds all that she needs. Says it could even be used for a laptop when she has finished using it for baby.

Go GaGa Slide Tote is a very ergonomic design - specifically the strap which can help to reduce loading weight onto the shoulder. Also, on both side of the bag has an easy excess to bottles...

The diaper mat is a little disappointment coz too small. Can only fit a petite baby...

I use this as a gym bag and I love it! It holds my 32 oz. Sigg bottle, my flip flops live in the outside storage flap. Sometimes I clip on my yoga mat. I usually keep my football gloves, ballet slippers, knee strap, first aid kit, extra contacts, chapstick and a towel in my bag at all times. When necessary I have extra clothes in there too. It isn't really a big bag which forces me to carry less junk. The bag isn't too bulky and it stands on its own in the upright position. The strap is really nice too. It unsnapped once when I had a ton stuff in my bag but I just re-ran the strap through the clasp.

All in all I love this bag!

We looked for a diaper bag for quite a while in several babies' stores (both physical and on-line), and I can say that you will find nothing else that is:

- Convenient;
- Trendy;
- Well made;
- With the right pockets in the right places; and
- easy to use

as this one here!!! And I really recommend you to check video reviews and to go to the manufacturer's website to see the video explanations of the bag.

It is not cheap (but sometimes it is on sale at Amazon), but it is worth every penny!

Though it is not huge, so if you are one of these people that need LOTS of space, this might not be the bag for you. You may try the bigger version instead.

I agree with Bunny's Mom review,

pros:
- the bag is VERY well made
- unusual design, especially bottle pockets and the handle, not as boring as regular square messenger bags
- the wide elastic strap is very comfortable to carry, doesn't wrinkle shirts or unbutton buttons.
- lots of pockets inside, removable divider, key fob etc.

cons:
- not for 13 inch laptop - main compartment's zippered opening is too narrow to quickly move laptop in and out. the outer magazine pocket is open and about an inch of a laptop is sticking out - not safe.
- the recycled nylon material looks sturdy and stain-resistant, but feels a little rougher then I'd like, it's definitely not silky smooth like some other cheaper nylon bags. which might be a good thing for men.
- the bottle pockets design look cool, but rings are firm, so it can take getting used to, especially for items other then bottles, like sunglasses or phone. if both bottle pockets are full - they take space from inside and making laptop even more tight.
- doesn't have a firm bottom and top is wider then bottom, so unless you put something heavy towards it's bottom, it will not stand upright on it's own (but that actually makes is look better when worn or hanging off a stroller, because upright briefcases are square and sooo boring)