lmariana
04-29-2005, 04:10 PM
I've gone through a lot of messengers in my time, and here are a few that always keep a place in my stash.
SKIP HOP BAGS (www.skiphop.com)- The Duo, Expo, and Dash are all awesome bags by Skip Hop. They hold a lot, have great organization, are lightweight, and very functional. These attach to your stroller or shopping cart. Buy a strap pad if you'll be wearing it for more than 5-10 minutes (I like the Timbuk2 strap pads).
LOOM Marsupial (www.loomlife.com)- Very well-made, high-quality construction, fabulous design overall, quiet magnetic closures, comfortable strap, lots of space, best bottle holders around.
FLEURVILLE Alpha 7 (www.fleurville.com)- recently retired and replaced by the Sling Tote. I loved the Alpha 7 for its perfect proportions, great organization, light weight, and backpack conversion. I wasn't crazy about the velcro closure, but you can't have it all. I was a fan of the vinyl ones (blue chocolate and pink chocolate). I can't wait to see the new Sling Totes!
TIMBUK2 MESSENGERS (www.timbuk2.com)- the "work horse" bags! Simple design, high-quality, awesome construction, waterproofness, and a lifetime guarantee. Little/no organization though. Loved the easy adjust strap and accessories. The "medium" is huge and replaced my Fleurville Mothership. The Metro Mini is the perfect size for a quick errand- even has a mesh bottle holder. I now have a Marina as my laptop bag. I love everything about Timbuk2!
Land's End Little Tripper (www.landsend.com)- I've only tried the "old style" but I found it to hold a whole lote, have great organization, high-quality construction, and great accessories, all for under $30. A great bag, and you really can't go wrong with it. Not as "fun" and "cute" as some of us like, but it really gets the job done.
HAIKU BAGS (www.haikubags.com)- My personal #1 pick for more than one kid in diapers. Tons of space, great design, high-quality, waterproof lining, cute fabrics, tons of organization, comfortable strap. The strap doesn't adjust, but I think it hangs at a good height on my 5'2" body. Think Fleurville Mothership with less "bulk", less weight, and a longer strap. I love the matching cosmetic case. I look forward to seeing more designs from this company.
Now you add your thoughts and faves!!!!
Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)
http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png
http://lilypie.com/days/051024/0/21/1/-5/.png
SKIP HOP BAGS (www.skiphop.com)- The Duo, Expo, and Dash are all awesome bags by Skip Hop. They hold a lot, have great organization, are lightweight, and very functional. These attach to your stroller or shopping cart. Buy a strap pad if you'll be wearing it for more than 5-10 minutes (I like the Timbuk2 strap pads).
LOOM Marsupial (www.loomlife.com)- Very well-made, high-quality construction, fabulous design overall, quiet magnetic closures, comfortable strap, lots of space, best bottle holders around.
FLEURVILLE Alpha 7 (www.fleurville.com)- recently retired and replaced by the Sling Tote. I loved the Alpha 7 for its perfect proportions, great organization, light weight, and backpack conversion. I wasn't crazy about the velcro closure, but you can't have it all. I was a fan of the vinyl ones (blue chocolate and pink chocolate). I can't wait to see the new Sling Totes!
TIMBUK2 MESSENGERS (www.timbuk2.com)- the "work horse" bags! Simple design, high-quality, awesome construction, waterproofness, and a lifetime guarantee. Little/no organization though. Loved the easy adjust strap and accessories. The "medium" is huge and replaced my Fleurville Mothership. The Metro Mini is the perfect size for a quick errand- even has a mesh bottle holder. I now have a Marina as my laptop bag. I love everything about Timbuk2!
Land's End Little Tripper (www.landsend.com)- I've only tried the "old style" but I found it to hold a whole lote, have great organization, high-quality construction, and great accessories, all for under $30. A great bag, and you really can't go wrong with it. Not as "fun" and "cute" as some of us like, but it really gets the job done.
HAIKU BAGS (www.haikubags.com)- My personal #1 pick for more than one kid in diapers. Tons of space, great design, high-quality, waterproof lining, cute fabrics, tons of organization, comfortable strap. The strap doesn't adjust, but I think it hangs at a good height on my 5'2" body. Think Fleurville Mothership with less "bulk", less weight, and a longer strap. I love the matching cosmetic case. I look forward to seeing more designs from this company.
Now you add your thoughts and faves!!!!
Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)
http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png
http://lilypie.com/days/051024/0/21/1/-5/.png