These bags look promising...

[mamicka]

I've ordered them from ebags & hope at least one of them works. I'll post reviews next week if anyone's interested.

JanSport - Sonic Street
http://www.ebags.com/jansport/sonic_street_closeout/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=19649

JanSport - Elefunk
http://www.ebags.com/jansport/elefunk/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=20523

eBags - Kalya Tote
http://www.ebags.com/ebags/kalya_tote/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=57682

eBags - Lightning Messenger
http://www.ebags.com/info/Compare/index.cfm?fuseaction=chart&id=15029&similarchart=15029&Sub_Site_ID=20&inactiveRedir=yes

Allison

[ckleist]

I really like the Kayla tote and look forward to reading your review.

The lightening messenger is no longer available, you must have bought the last one!

[MommytoLayla]

I like the looks of the Kayla tote too. It looks like it might be large enough to send for an overnight bag with my daughter. Especially with the yoga mat holder, would make a good blanket and pillow holder?? Can't wait for the review!!!

Shannon
http://lilypie.com/baby2/040421/3/0/1/-5/.png[/url]

[kkae12]

Yes, the Kayla looks GREAT- very functional maybe not as huge as the MS. Looking forward to hearing what you think of it.

Allison

[Beth568]

They all look good - and that's a great price on the first JanSport!

What color Kalya did you get? I'm searching for a green bag that I'll like...not sure from the site photos if that one is as bright as what I want.

Looking forward to seeing your reviews!

[mamicka]

I ordered the Cornflower (blue). I'm hoping it's a good blue because this is the bag I most want to like.

[mamicka]

Pic 1: All 6 bags in this order (L to R, T to B): Jansport Elefunk, eBags Thunder, eBags Kalya, JanSport Sonic Street, eBags Lightning, eBags Lightning 2.0.

Pic 2: All 6 bags w/ my free Similac bag & Kecci in this order (L to R, T to B): Jansport Elefunk, eBags Thunder, free Similac bag, eBags Kalya, JanSport Sonic Street, eBags Lightning, Kecci, eBags Lightning 2.0.

> JanSport - Sonic Street
>http://www.ebags.com/jansport/sonic_street_closeout/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=19649

I haven't had time to really try this because it looks so small compared to the others. I'll hopefully have a chance later today.

> JanSport - Elefunk
>http://www.ebags.com/jansport/elefunk/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=20523

I really like the organization on the front of this one. But the main compartment is a bit black-hole-ish.

> eBags - Kalya Tote
>http://www.ebags.com/ebags/kalya_tote/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=57682

This could be a good bag for an everyday big-packer. I'm currently packing for a airplane carry-on for a trip this weekend & it's definitely not bif enough for that. If you pack stuff in every compartment, it gets way too stuffed.

> eBags - Lightning Messenger
>http://www.ebags.com/info/Compare/index.cfm?fuseaction=chart&id=15029&similarchart=15029&Sub_Site_ID=20&inactiveRedir=yes

I actually really liked this one.

I'll post below this with pics of each bag.

http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/28462.jpg


http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/28463.jpg

[mamicka]

I may keep this for an everyday bag. Here are some pics of it pretty stuffed.
Front view
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/28464.jpg

Side view
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/28465.jpg

Main compartment. Has a long zipper pocket on the bag & 2 decent eliastic pocktets on the front of that.
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/28466.jpg

Zipper pocket on front of flap.
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/28467.jpg

Zipper pocket underneath flap.
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/28468.jpg

Zipper pocket on back.
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/28469.jpg

Pros: Lots of decent compartments. Pretty color. In theory this is a great bag.

Cons: Interior is black. When you use all the compartments, it gets really stuffed & not as functional as it seemed at first. Also, when stuffed the magnetic closure on the flap will probably not catch.

[mamicka]

Front view
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/28470.jpg

Side view
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/28471.jpg

Zipper compartment on front flap.
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/28472.jpg

Zipper compartment on back of bag.
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/28473.jpg

Zipper compartment underneath flap.
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/28474.jpg

Main compartment. Long zipper pocket on back & 2 elastic pockets on the front of that.
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/28475.jpg

Pros: Really nice organization. It might even be nicer organization that the Kalya, it's a close call. Orange interior so you can find things. Not huge but definitely big.

Cons: When stuffed, the magnetic closures on the flap may not catch.

[mamicka]

Front view.
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/28476.jpg

Side view.
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/28477.jpg

Zipper compartment on flap.
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/28478.jpg

Zipper compartment underneath flap.
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/28479.jpg

Side zipper pockets underneath flap.
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/28480.jpg

Main compartment. Long velcro compartment along back.
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/28481.jpg

Pros: I like the front organization underneath the flap with the side pockets. Nice color. Gray interior.

Cons: Main compartment is huge without much organization.

[mamicka]

Front view.
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/28482.jpg

Side view.
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/28483.jpg

Zipper compartment on flap.
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/28484.jpg

Flap open. There's a clip to hold the main compartment together so it doesn't dump.
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/28485.jpg

Zipper pocket on front - one compartment with 2 zipper openings. Supposed to be for a cell phone or something so you have easy access no matter which shoulder you carry the bag. I put diapers in here for this pic - 2 size 3 & 2 size 4.
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/28486.jpg

Main compartment. Long pocket along the back.
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/28487.jpg

Pros: Nice organization. Orange interior. Nice size.

Cons: Kind-of bulky.

[mamicka]

This is identical to the eBags Lightning except I think it is deeper & has a padded zipper compartment on the back which is supposed to be for a laptop.

Front view.
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/28488.jpg

Side view.
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/28489.jpg

Zipper compartment on flap.
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/28490.jpg

Zipper laptop compartment.
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/28491.jpg

Front Kangaroo pouch with fruit snacks.
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/28492.jpg

Front organization compartment underneath flap.
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/28493.jpg

Main compartment with long pocket along front.
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/28494.jpg

[Judie]

hi! thanks for all the pics and reviews!! so which one is your favorite???? i think the lightning is probably your fave and didn't someone say that they were all sold out?

i really, really need a bag for both my girls :-0

judie

[Mikesa3]

This looks like a great bag but as usual it's probably too big for me. I wonder how it compares to the LL Bean diaper/touring bag.Do you have any other bags you can compare the size to besides the ones in the pictures?
Nancy-Mom to 6 great kids

[mamicka]

I don't have any other bags. So far I've been able to restrain myself :).

The LLB Touring bag is 11"H x 11¾"W x 4½"D.
The Klaya Tote is 16" x 9.5" x 6". So it's definitely bigger.

[mamicka]

Actually, I'm not sure yet. I like the Lightning but I'm not sure if it 'fits' me right. I'm 5'2" so it could easily look like just too much bag. It would probably be higher on my list except I really don't like the color - Wheat, I think. It's just really dull. I'm not sure what I was expecting with a name like Wheat, oh well. I plan to do some more experimentation with them tomorrow. Hopefully one will be the obvious choice & it won't be hard to decide.

Allison

[Judie]

allison, i'm 5'2" as well. please keep me updated. i'm also considering a bag from llbean. i can't believe i'm stressing so much about a diaper bag- lol!!

judie

[Judie]

hi allison- any new updates?

judie

[tzipora]

Thank you so much for all the info and photos! Wow. This is so sweet of you...

I really appreciate all the photos of the pockets, etc. Please let us know how they perform in real life!

[firsttimemommy]

WOW! Thank you Allison for all your time and hard work in sharing the pictures, packing them up and posting!!! That takes ALOT of time and was very sweet of you.

How fun to be able to try all those bags...you have inspired me! I may just do the same!!!! I am looking for a good sporty messenger too that is smaller than my dash, but bigger than a small purse ;)

Thanks again!

Ronda
Proud Mommy to 2 adorable munchkins - 1/03 and 4/04

"Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes........that way you are a mile away and you have their shoes."

[ckleist]

Just wondering how the kalya tote is working out for you or is the pocket issue (when being stuffed, the pockets are not that functional) is a big problem with this bag?

Thanks!