California Innovations Columbia Trekster Diaper Bag

"The bag is great, but not well constructed. I bought it specifically because I was going to travel alone with my son and I wanted something easy to carry, small but could still hold lots of stuff, and durable. The area where the straps meet the bag started pulling and the lining of the front pocket separated from the bag within a month or two of use. Otherwise, it would be a great bag."

"My husband wanted a manly diaper bag, since he's going to be taking care of him for a few months, so he begged to have his own. we started using this one and since then i havn't used or even touched my diaper bag. It's very good when you're doing errands with the baby by yourself you can just put the diaper bag over your shoulders like a regular back pack. fits perfect inside the snap n' go before you put the car seat. PERFECT!!! Did i mention, very light weight."

"This is my 4th diaper bag. I went through the cutesy, huge one; the kinda plain servicable bag, the all-black bag with side pockets and none of them worked. I eventually moved everything into my old backpack because I couldn't find one I really liked that wasn't super expensive. The problems with other diaper bags are size and ease of availability to items. Plus, none of them had a compartment for bottles, so I always had to attach a separate case just for the bottles. This bag has EVERYTHING! I absolutely love it. My favorite feature...that would probably have to be the attachments to put it on the stroller handle. No more digging in a basket trying to find what I need and killing my back while trying to soothe a baby. My next favorite feature is the aforementioned cooler on the side where I can fit a couple 8 oz. bottles. I love the pocket on the front for a few toys and the side pocket for a pacifier, baby lotion, baby powder, etc. I really, really love the changing pad because it has a zippered pocket for a couple diapers and the throwaway bags for stinky diapers. Then, there's another pocket for wipes. It all folds up really compactly, and it has a handle so you can pull it right out of the pack. No more having to grab three things just to change a diaper - it's all in one. Plus, there are two pockets on the inside for extra diapers and wipes. There's also PLENTY of room for an extra change of clothes and a blanket. This is the bag for me. I don't have to look around anymore or ask other moms how they like their diaper bags. I'm expecting another child, and I know there's enough room for both of their diapers, clothes and toys. If you're in doubt, go look at it at the store and try it out. But I'm telling you, this is the best diaper bag there is... (oh, one thing they can fix...an extra zipper on the other side of the bag front instead of just on one side - very minor, but always room to improve.)"

"When I first purchased this diaper bag, I had newborn twins and a two year-old - ALL IN DIAPERS!



I purchased the diaper bag because of the hands-free design- carting around dual baby carriers leaves little room for extra hands.



The design is comfortable and fits on your back comfortably with NO BACK pain from lugging it around all day.



The insulated pocket held bottles for my twins and my two year-old's sippy cup- all at the same time.



The interior is very roomy- large enough to carry a day's worth of diapers for my THREE children AND a change of clothes for each of them. Also, the interior boasts handy compartments to organize the diapers, toys, snacks, etc. It has a special compartment that includes a heavy duty wipeable changing pad and a front easy access zipper to reach in and grab something in a hurry- like a BURP CLOTH!



There is also a side pocket for Mommy. There is a clip for your keys- very handy, a place for your cell phone, and even a water-proof spot for baby's pacifier. I fit my wallet, keys, phone, lipstick, and a calculator EASILY in this pocket.



As an on-the-go Mom, my diaper bags usually wear out quickly. However, I've had this one for almost three years and not a single tear! VERY WELL MADE!!!



I'm now on my fourth child, and can't believe that I'm still able to use this diaper bag! I honestly have nothing negative to say about this product."

"We bought this bag so that my hubby would have something "manly" to carry around instead of the cutesie bag I picked out. I thought I needed this HUGE bag. WRONG!!! I used my giant diaper bag with three separate pockets for about a month. Then I switched to this bag because we were going somewhere with the whole family. I never switched back. It is amazing how much stuff fits into this thing. I can't say enough about it. I know it looks small, but I am still using it today and my daughter is two. I can get 4 juice boxes, scooby snacks, animal crackers, graham crackers, a banana, 2 changes of clothes, 6 diapers, wipes and portable DVD player in this thing. Plus a couple small books and a few "Little People". The insulated pocket is great for bottles or cheese, or anything! This bag is deceivingly large without being bulky. It also has strps that unsnap at the top and will attach itself to the handle of your stroller - this is super convenient. Awesome is all I can say. Highly recommended!"

"This bag is THE best. My only complaint is that it only comes in this color & gray/orange. Which is fine, but I'd like another one in another color for baby 3.



It has 2 entry points. One side zip that lets you reach in quickly and the big zippers down both sides.This bag will unzip all the way down on both sides so you don't have to dig for whatever you are looking for. BUT the beauty is that the stuff doesn't fall out when you unzip!



It's cushy. The straps & back of the bag are cushioned. It doesn't dig into you when you are hauling stuff.



The insulated bottle pocket, which is on the side, holds more than one bottle...AND it's insulated unlike most diaper bags. You don't need to have something else inside the bag taking up space...you just use the built in compartment which is accessible from the outside of the bag!



Inside there are 3 roomy pockets for "stuff". Fits diapers, wipes, clothes, etc.



The outside pocket on the opposite side of the zippered bottle pocket is roomy, but also has pockets for things like clippers, keys, medicine, rash cream, etc. It holds a ton, but you can still feel organized.



I can't say enough about this bag. We bought it with our son 5 years ago & it still looks brand new. I had different bags with my daughter, but I always hated them because this one was so much better. I used this one for both of them until my son no longer needed a bag and we could cut down on what we carried around. I'm considering purchasing the gray/orange one for our new baby even though we don't know the gender. This bag is so good that you won't care if it doesn't "match" your baby's gender. If you are considering it for a daddy bag, it will become your permanent bag because nothing else compares!"

"I love this bag, it matches great with my baby jogger city mini in grey and orange as well. This bag has enough compartments on the inside and out and I like how you can access in the inside through the side zippers without opening the whole bag. When it gets dirty using a baby wipe to get the dirt off is very effective."

"We really like this bag. Though it doesn't fit under the stroller right now (we are still using the snap-in infant seat, which requires that the stroller seat be all the way reclined), it is comfortable to wear, my husband likes the look of it (it doesn't look like a diaper bag), and with the stroller clips, we can clip it to the stroller as long as the bag isn't too heavy (this, to prevent the possibility of the stroller tipping.)



Since some of the concerns are that the bag is too small, I'm going to tell you how much stuff we regularly fit in this bag:



I use the front little pocket for my cell, chapstick, cash, a pencil and my planner. None of these have ever fallen out (though it could be because I pack a great deal in this bag!)



The two side pockets are great - we keep bottles, a 3 oz spray bottle of water for diaper changes and a pacifier in the insulated pocket, and since I didn't want to carry a purse and a diaper bag, I use the other side pocket for many of my items (I'm diabetic, so that means a glucagon kit, a 10 oz bottle of juice and a snack, as well as my inhaler, and tissues and pads for just in case.) I don't think this will work once the baby's learned how to open the bag though!



The main part of the bag holds a great deal. In the interior, there are two small side pouches and a pouch on the back panel that holds the changing pad. In one side pouch, I keep two pairs of baby socks and a pair of baby mittens. In the other side pouch, I keep three different kinds of diaper rash creams, a 3 oz container of hand sanitizer, baggies of Q tips and cotton balls, and two baby washcloths. In the pouch on the back panel I keep the changing mat, the baby wipes container and 3 back up disposable diapers.



In the large main pocket of the bag, I keep the baby's grooming kit (I never realized how often I might need to take his temperature or aspirate his little nose!), two changes of clothing, an Aden + Anais swaddle blanket, a nursing cover, a wet bag, extra inserts and liners, and four cloth diapers (we use the Fuzzibunz one size). Sometimes, I put a sweater or jacket for the baby in the bag as well. On top of it all, and so it is close at hand by the top zipper, I have my blood glucose kit/wallet.



That is a lot to hold in one tiny-looking bag. (Yay for not looking bulky although you are carrying just about anything you could need!) We haven't really gotten as far as bringing books and toys and more baby snacks along with us (our son is 3 months old), but we have used the stroller snaps to clip on our camera in its case, my water bottle (because it doesn't fit in the stroller cup holder darn it!) and some ring toys for him to grasp at."

"This diaper bag, being a backpack, is much easier to lug around than the free Similac one received at the doctor's office. This Columbia style is also much more spacious and allows for decent compartmentalization. Having initially used the Similac bag, I had this one for awhile before I used it. I first used it when going to an event and needing to pack extra bottles, etc. The extras fit nicely in this diaper bag...not so much in the Similac shoulder bag. I expect it to last a long time. The changing pad the comes with it is also useful for a backseat diaper change (while the car is parked, of course) or a change while out in a public bathroom."

"upside: I have 3 under 3 and this bag fits everything I need--for short trips. For one baby it is more room than you need, which means you can throw your stuff in as well. I have used it for weekend trips with one baby and it held all of my son's clothes and diapers. The side pocket has good organization and is big--place for pacis, keys, cell phone, wallet, or other small items you need to access fast. The insulated pocket is big enough for two small juice cups or a bottle and juice cup. You can access the main comparment easily and the pocket in the back of the main compartment easily holds everything you need for diaper changes. It attaches to strollers or grocery carts. It is neutral enough for dad to carry.



downside: the insulated pocket ripped, but I just bought a seperate insulated bottle carrier at the store and put it in there. The seams are not spill proof so if your bottle or juice cup leaks, everything is getting wet. The main compartment lacks organization and it can be difficult to find things, but this is a problem of most bags.



Overall, I love this bag and would recommend it to others--especially if they have more than one kid."