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Making camping a cinch, Baby Sherpa's new baby diaper bag
backpack: "The Short Haul" and "The Long Haul" are both a great idea.
It actually has a built in cooler in it for lunch and bottles ~ and I
don't mean cooler like most back pack diaper bags that are water proof
inside, this is an actual cooler - Add Ice and go! There are a ton of
pockets on this thing. So many pockets I can't remember where I put anything
half the time. There are hooks all over the bag to hang toys, keys and
anything that you may need in plain sight if you are like me and can't
remember where in the "bag" you put it! This back pack diaper bag is great
for Mommies and brilliant for Daddies. When it arrived in the mail Daddy
Nose immediately claimed it as his own. That's a good sign because it's
another diaper bag backpack Mommy Nose won't have to haul all over the
place today! If you are going to use a Maya Wrap style carrier for your
baby - in fact if you are using almost any baby carrier at all, then this
Sherpa diaper bag Backpack is the way to go all of the time. It will help
to distribute your weight evenly between your front and back and it will
save you a huge back ache in the long run. The messenger bags really don't
work well when you are carrying your baby all over the place. They are
better for stroller outings. Trust me on this one, Mommy Nose!
About.com 2006-Hot Baby Products
Baby Sherpa Diaper Bag Backpack Baby Gear From Heather Corley, Your Guide to Baby Products. Hot Baby Products: Baby Sherpa Diaper Bag Backpacks If you're always on the go with your baby, a great diaper bag backpack is a necessity to keep baby's gear organized and ready to move. Baby Sherpa diaper bag backpacks are designed to maximize your storage space for baby's bottles, diapers, blankets, toys and more, and this diaper bag backpack also provides some convenient spaces for parents to stash their own gear. I recently took the Baby Sherpa diaper bag backpack on a three-week trip to China. With four babies and toddlers in our travel group and lots of stops along the way, this diaper bag backpack impressed me with its ability to hold tons of baby gear and still look brand new. Learn more about this cool and functional back pack diaper bag in this Baby Sherpa diaper bag backpack review. Guide Rating - The Bottom Line If you like the convenience of a backpack as a diaper bag, the Baby Sherpa diaper bag backpack may be your best option. The pockets and pouches are laid out well to hold the most common types of baby gear, and clips and bungee cords on the exterior hold things that you need to reach quickly. Comfortable and durable, Baby Sherpa diaper bag backpacks are perfect for active families and parents who want to use a back pack diaper bag for more than one child. Manufacturer's Site Pros · Extremely durable. · Plenty of convenient pouches and pockets. · Insulated pocket for bottles or snacks. · Padded straps for parent comfort. · Two backpack sizes to fit different needs. Cons · More expensive than some diaper bags. Description · Durable, roomy diaper bag backpacks for active families. · Changing pads and insulated bottle pockets are included. · Padded, ergonomic shoulder straps and a sternum strap for comfort. · Original Baby Sherpa sells for $89. · Short Haul Sherpa sells for $85. Guide Review - Baby Sherpa Diaper Bag Backpack I tested Baby Sherpa diaper backpacks on an international trip with four adults and four children in our party. By the end of the trip, whoever was carrying the Baby Sherpa backpacks was the one carrying everyone's gear, because none of the other travel bags we brought seemed to hold as much while still being comfortable for the wearer. After 3 weeks of travel in two countries, on 7 different flights, the Baby Sherpa bags still look brand new, despite having been shoved under van seats, being shuffled on dusty boats, and being crammed full of every baby item you can imagine. The durability of these back pack diaper bags is amazing, to say the least. For about $90, the original Baby Sherpa diaper bag backpack has a roomy top pocket with an extra-wide opening and two dividers, an accessory zipper pocket, removable water bottle holder, key clips, front bungee cord, cooler compartment, removable insulated bottle pocket, oversized changing pad, lug handle and ergonomic shoulder and sternum straps. For $85, the Short Haul Sherpa diaper backpack is about 3/4 the size of the original bag, and has nearly all of the same features on a slightly smaller scale. Instead of a bungee on the front, the Short Haul has a clip that can hold a rolled blanket or light coat. Both diaper backpacks are comfortable to carry and roomy enough for gear for at least one baby. The original Baby Sherpa has enough room for the whole family's travel must-haves, and will be useful beyond the baby stage, too.
Grandparents Magazine-November 2005
Baby Sherpa Short Haul Diaper Bag Backpack (BabySherpa) A couple of years ago we reviewed the regular Baby Sherpa (see review below) we loved it so much that when Baby Sherpa came out with the Short Haul Diaper Backpack we asked if we could review it too. The short haul is great for those little trips with the kids. It still has a deep inside pocket, an insulated pocket that holds bottles, a outside pocket for water bottles, reflective tape for safety and more. It's a great backpack that's functional, durable and comfortable. The best part is that the new dads don't feel like they're hauling around their wife's diaper bag.
2005 - Short Haul comments from the iParenting media Reviewers
The heavy padding on the back of the pack and on the straps offered exceptional comfort for the individual carrying the backpack. The multiple pockets and detachable side compartments offered a nice variety of available storage spaces.
2005 - Short Haul comments from the iParenting media Reviewers
I just loved it and wish I had one when my kids were even younger. At the age they are now we use it for drinks and food to the park and to the mall. I really think that anyone at any age could use it, minus the changing pad of course. But you could use to set your food onto the ground if you are having a picnic.
Grove Magazine, London, England 2004
“As a recent parent-my little boy is now almost 5 months, -the stuff you have to carry around with you defies logic, so the new Baby Sherpa is just perfect for any outing with a child. …“This surely is the James Bond of Backpacks” ..the Baby Sherpa will be just as at home in an urban jungle as the Himalayas.”
2005 Pregnancy Buyer's Guide
Short Haul Sherpa
“This is a smaller version of the Baby Sherpa bag with the same durability.. The inside is roomy enough to hold all the necessities for a day out with baby. It was perfect for a day at the zoo or by the pool."
2005 Pregnancy Buyer's Guide
Baby Sherpa
“This is the ultimate travel bag for busy parents. The bottom of the pack is an insulated cooler. I was able to fit 3 bottles, food for me and my husband and medicine for my baby.”
San Francisco Chronicle Magazine October 2004
“..it's the Baby Sherpa Diaper Bag Backpack that proves parenthood is not just a job, but an adventure. With a lifetime guarantee, well-placed pouches and pockets, reflective tape, heavy-duty handles, bungee X cords and ergonomic shoulder straps, Father & Child are ready for almost anything.”
Robert Cribb, Toronto Star Sept 04
The Baby Sherpa has been all the talk around diaper change tables these days. Sherpa's advantages are meaningful. It reduces as many as three bags into one. And it makes the almost unfathomable list of baby travel necessities a bit more manageable. And that's no small feat.
Dallas Forth Worth Star Telegram - 23/09/03
"Baby Sherpa, a diaper backpack that was designed with both organization and ergonomics in mind. Our favorite things about the Sherpa: a diaper-changing pad, a padded pocket for camera or breast pump, a soft-side cooler compartment and the fact that the whole thing qualifies as a carry-on at the airport."
Celebrity Café - September 2003
"Baby Sherpa has thought about everything you would possibly need to carry with you for your baby and has made sure there is a spot for it in this backpack. It is a cooler, a diaper bag, a video bag and a personal bag all in one. The video pouch is padded and floats in the bag so nothing should slam into that new expensive camcorder. The bag is very sturdy and is great for your back, because it has a padded waist, sternum and shoulder strap. It fits as carry on luggage for airlines and I can definitely see an active parent using this bag since you don't have to carry more than one. I personally like backpacks because they free both your hands, you don't have to worry about straps slipping off your shoulders while you are carrying your child or anything else for that matter. I can also see a parent using this bag for a simple trip to the mall. The backpack is easy to clean and water resistant and comes with a lifetime warranty. The instructions for the bag are very detailed and the company even provides tips on how to get the most out of their product."
Customers
I don't usually do this, but I had to write to tell you what an amazing experience I had with my Short Haul Sherpa. I purchased it just after having my second baby, when I realized that even the smallest excursion with a baby and a still-in-diapers toddler required quite a bit of equipment. I'd also heard a lot about your products and was anxious to put them to the test. However, being a suburbanite, no trip ever seemed to require hauling out the Sherpa. Well, last week, the perfect opportunity finally presented itself: we went away on vacation and visited one of Florida's state parks. I pulled out my Sherpa and put it to the test, packing it with everything I thought we might be even remotely likely to need during a half-day excursion. As we set out, the Sherpa contained the requisite diapers and wipes, plus extra food for everyone (that included a sippy cup for each of the kids, as well as formula, baby food, and three types of snacks: baby-friendly, toddler-friendly, and adult-friendly). I also carried a change of clothes for myself and the toddler, and two extra outfits for the baby. I had hats and sunglasses for everyone. I carried tissues, lotion, sunblock, bug repellent, an antihistamine stick, an extra pacifier, and several baby toys. Using the carabiner clip and and d-rings, I was also able to attach some extra baby toys and my hip carrier and keep my keys at hand. Please keep in mind that I am talking about your short-haul Sherpa! For me, this bag more than lived up to all its billing. I am enclosing a picture so you can see that my husband was so comfortable carrying it that he forgot to take it off for pictures! Thank you for a such a well-designed product. It was just what this family needed!
The Dulin Family-Florida
"I wouldn't have been caught dead hauling one of those floral quilted 'diaper bags' !" AND - even with triplets - we can pack what we need in the Baby SHERPA and travel in comfort and style! Keep up the excellent work!
Janice C. Mom of Triplets, California
A day at Disneyland wouldn't be possible without my Baby Sherpa Short Haul. It just works so well- the cooler for snacks, the bottle holders for water and sippy cups. It is so comfortable to wear all day loaded. Thank you Baby Sherpa for making such a great product! R. Ryan Coto de Caza, California
R. Ryan
I ordered the Baby Sherpa and had it rushed to me prior to our trip to Puerto Rico with our 16 month old son. I wanted to thank you so much for developing such a wonderful bag for parents like us. You can tell it was designed by a parent. We loved all the compartments and how travel friendly the bag is. WE WILL TAKE THE BAG WITH US EVERYTIME WE TRAVEL AND WILL RECOMMEND TO ALL OUR FRIENDS WITH CHILDREN!
Vanessa
“As a recent parent-my little boy is now almost 5 months, -the stuff you have to carry around with you defies logic, so the new Baby Sherpa is just perfect for any outing with a child.…“This surely is the James Bond of Backpacks” ..the Baby Sherpa will be just as at home in an urban jungle as the Himalayas.” Grove Magazine, London, England 2004
Grove Magazine, London, England 2004
Short Haul Sherpa “This is a smaller version of the Baby Sherpa bag with the same durability.. The inside is roomy enough to hold all the necessities for a day out with baby. It was perfect for a day at the zoo or by the pool. 2005 Pregnancy Buyer's Guide
Short Haul Sherpa 2005 Pregnancy Buyer's Guide
“This is the ultimate travel bag for busy parents. The bottom of the pack is an insulated cooler. I was able to fit 3 bottles, food for me and my husband and medicine for my baby.”
2005 Pregnancy Buyer's Guide
We love our Baby Sherpa backpack! We take it everywhere and it holds everything! Because parents end up bringing everything they could possibly need (and even the stuff you probably don't need), the bag can get heavy, but with the padded straps and the belts that are attached to it, your back doesn't end up hurting at the end of the day. The thermal lined pockets are great and easy to clean. We love it! I have been asked by all my mom-to-be friends where to get our backpack and I am glad to tell them!!
Bryan and Kelly Miller, West Sacramento, California
I love it! I agree with others that it might be too big especially when I watch my wife try to carry it, but we bought it with the intention that I would carry it. I think the size of the compartments are fine. The side pouches (mesh & insulated) carriers sag down a little too much, but nothing to cry over. Our daughter is almost 3 months now so the bag might be overkill, but I know it will prove handier when she's older. It's perfect for those longer trips, but if you're running to the market or a few hours at the mall, then you might want something smaller. Personally, I wanted to be completely prepared for whatever happened, so I chose this bag. Expecting the worst, but hoping for the best is what I believe in!
E-Bags Customer
Dear Baby Sherpa,
I am writing to you not from Italy but from Caracas. I arrived this past Sat. with both girls after a very stressfull trip, but I could not wait any longer to tell you how the diaper bag "literally saved me".
We had 2 flights, one at 6:50am and the other at 10am from Rome. To make along story short, Gaia ( the smallest one) was with fever, a cold and all she wanted was to be in my arms. Between that, Alessia, the jackets and the carry on trolley, I was going crazy. Also because the flight that departed Rome was sent back after 1 hour and a half after it was flying. Technical problems. That meant another hour and a half waiting inside the plane and then they realized that there were some problems with the wheels. That meant that we had to change planes...It was pretty stressfull. What I wanted to let you know was that the diaper bag is WONDERFUL !! I had no idea how much could be put into it. I filled the part for drinks with juices, fruits, yogurts, chips, water, sandwiches and two empty bottles. I knew exactly what I had and where it was. IT hardly weighed even thought it was packed. The part where the diaper changing pad goes I put in some diapers and some wipes to have handy at any moment.
Baby Sherpa...what can I say...I guess you don't believe how truly great this bag can be until you actually use it. Now that I have tried it and will be using it over and over, maybe I will be able to present it to other mothers with a different point of view and with the best testimonial....MINE !!
Thanks again...All the best,
Martina, Italy
The Baby Sherpa diaper bag is fabulous. It is so functional, sturdy, and comfortable to wear. I love that it's just a rugged, black back-pack style. After all, where on earth does it state that as soon you become a parent, you have to give up your great sense of style for quilted pink teddy bear prints?
This is a bag that will be used in our family long after our children have outgrown diapers.
Deedra LL, Nova Scotia
I love it!!! I love all the pockets all over, inside and out. Everything now has its place. The shoulder straps are very comfortable and don't slip off my shoulder if I just sling it over one shoulder . I love the bottle holder on the side so you don't have to go searching for the bottle at the bottom of the bag. The bungee cord on the front is great, ingenious. Removable key ring, great. Diaper pad wonderful and soft. Two sided zippered opening on top. Excellent.
Kristine D., Montreal, Quebec
"This is the only bag/backpack on the market which actually lives up to what it claims. It holds all my gear for outings with my 7, 5 and 3 year old. Absolutely the best bag/backpack for a family on the go!"
Tanya S., Winnipeg, Manitoba
As a single Dad, I'm happy to carry the load with Baby Sherpa. It's a practical, tough backpack that also fits the bill as an airplane carry-on. I never leave home without it.
Murray B., Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
“As new parents, my wife and I used a traditional diaper bag but found it more trouble than useful. Not enough room, no pockets or compartments, cheap material, hard to carry and too “girlish” for me to carry as a dad. I searched the web and found the Baby Sherpa. It is exactly what I wanted and needed. It has pockets galore, padded back and shoulder straps so I can wear it all day which leaves my hands free. The Sherpa is well thought out and every inch of space is useful and versatile. It's the only bag we use now. My wife and I couldn't be more pleased with the Baby Sherpa.”
Jason P., Texas
"My daddy says my Baby Sherpa is built better than any of his other daypacks. We never leave home without it."
Naomi, Daughter of Michael & Sandra, Chatham, NJ