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Venezuela, Caracas
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Review on Phil & Jack Tactical Military Style Dad Diaper Bag Backpack: Changing Station, Travel Bassinet, Unisex Men Women's Diaper Bag, Ideal New Dad Gift with Patches by Athena Harris

Revainrating 5 out of 5

This bag can't take a beating!

I didn't expect much when I ordered this bag: just another bag with a nice (tactical) face. I was very positively surprised! When you buy a bag in this style you know what you want. I am happy to say that you will definitely get it. This bag is RELIABLE. It might not be *quite* as well made as my 5.11 MOLLE pouch, but it's pretty damn close. The material is durable, a good fastener is used in places of wear (e.g. places where straps are attached, etc.). The zips are real YKK zips - all very well made. You have thought a lot about this bag. , also. They have the standard diaper bag features: insulated side bottle pockets, a top zip pocket for tissues and an included large changing pad. You have everything for your child's needs. Inside there is also a padded pocket for a laptop or hydration pack. They even have clearance holes on the right and left side to allow the hydration tube to exit through the top handle. The part of the backpack that touches your back is very well padded, so you will hardly feel anything hard inside the backpack. There are pen pockets, key rings etc. They really go out of their way to look after both mom/dad and the baby. Shoulder straps are even tailored to the neck like other tactical backpacks. In my view, there were several questionable decisions. They contained what will become the standard expandable bassinet. In my opinion, they are too difficult to set up and increase the volume of the backpack. You might want to use it sometimes, but to be honest we don't expect people to benefit much from it - we never have. Another thing I found odd is that they have what looks like straps to adjust the load on top. Shoulder straps, but since they attach in the same place as the shoulder straps, they are functionally useless. I thought you could use them to tie up a jacket or whatever, but this seemed like an interesting choice. My final concern is that, like most tactical backpacks, they are designed for people in their best physical condition. If you're a tall guy (like me) you'll find that your shoulders might be too broad and your chest too big for a bag to be terribly comfortable. You will also find that the waist belt is mostly hilarious and is located in the upper abdomen. BUT I don't consider that a slap in the pocket - I have a 5.11 bag that fits just like that. They are simply made for slim people. I know this bag seems to have a lot of flaws BUT I really don't think so. In fact, it's still my favorite diaper bag that I've tested (for myself), although it doesn't fit perfectly. It's superbly finished, offers plenty of space and the MOLLE system makes it even more useful for urban warriors. Fantastic bag. Highly recommended!

Pros
  • Hands free
Cons
  • Very expensive