Dinatelli vs. Fleurville (pics)

[khakismom]

I received my Dina bag shipped from Jenn (Truska) in Canada a few days ago (thanks Jenn!), and let me tell you, if you love the Mothership, you are going to want this bag (the possibility of co-op is currently being worked on).

In a quick comparison between the 2 bags, here are the main differences (and each could be a pro or con depending on how you look at it):
*A tad smaller than the MS
*Inside material is thinner than the MS’ thicker nylon
*Bag is floppier than MS
*Plastic/vinyl overlay is softer and not as stiff as MS
*Plastic/vinyl goes all the way down in the exterior pockets of the MS, but not on the Dina.
*The insulated bottle area is thinner than the one on the MS

I took scads of pics of the Dinatelli next to my pink stripe MS to really show the differences between these two bags:

http://share.shutterfly.com/osi.jsp?i=EeANmLhm0cNWr7o

Overall, this is an awesome bag--the look and features of the MS for a fraction of the cost. I love my MS, but really can't afford to get more than one. But at this price, I would love to get my hands on the other colors available!

[priscilla73]

Thanks for the review and pics! I have been wanting a White Cord MS...but a Dinatelli would do, for the savings. Since I already have an Indigo Denim MS, I can't justify another MS.

Priscilla

[murpheyblue]

Wow, what a thorough comparison. Great pictures.

[Truska]

What a great comparison, Maureen! I appreciate you doing that, thank you!

[essnce629]

Awesome pictures!! I love it! I hope the co-op really works out.

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[robmab719]

Great review, Maureen. Unfortunately, after looking at all your pictures, I now want a pink stripe Mothership! lol

[priscilla73]

That is so funny, Robyn. I also would like a Pink Stripe MS! (there's another co-op going on!)

[houseof3boys]

Maureen - Why oh why do you always do this to me????? :)

[bluhimmy]

Thanks for sharing. Now I want one too! Can't wait to hear about the co-op.

[robmab719]

Yes, it's very tempting. If I hadn't just gotten a Kecci and an Alpha 7, plus a Bandicoot that's on the way, I could probably swing it. ;)

[jasabo]

Great pictures, Maureen. Thanks! The Dina bag looks great, but now I really want a pink stripe MS - it's beautiful!!

Lisa - mom to 1 yr old twin boys

[khakismom]

You guys are too funny about the pink stripe MS! :) I do love it! If I was forced to give away all my bags but one, it's the one that would stay!

[TonFirst]

I'm completely intrigued by the Dinatelli bags - but I can't find them anywhere on the internet. Where can I go to see photos of their other bags?

Right now, I'm debating the Alpha 7, the PPB Dynamite Roll, and the Bandicoot (I only want to start with one as to not freak out my husband - yet), but if Dinatelli has a bag that is like the Alpha but with better fabric choices, I'd consider it, too... TIA

[jupster75]

I too have looked for these on the internet and could not find them. Did anyone figure out where we can see more pictures?


Jennifer, mom to Audrey 11/3/03
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