Top 10 best Mom Backpack 2022 Review And Buying Guide

I bought this bag because I needed something to carry all of my stuff when I substitute teach but I didn’t want a typical backpack. This bag is great. It has lots of pockets to organize everything. It is also very stylish, I got the grey one, which reminds me of a men’s business suit. It has black straps and faux gold zippers. It feels well made.The large compartment has sturdy metal bars sewn into the seam along the zipper meant to hold the compartment open. They do work but there isn’t a corresponding frame at the bottom of the bag to allow it to stand upright without toppling over; you have to put something heavy enough in the bottom to do the job. The zipper extends beyond the edges of the opening and has nice sturdy tabs covering the ends. I suppose this is to accommodate opening the bag to its widest without being impeded by the zipper. Inside it has 2 padded pockets in the back. One fits my 15” HP laptop, the other my 10” iPad with its Otterbox hard shell case. On the front side, there is a large zipper pocket near the top that is almost as deep and wide as the compartment. Below that are 4 open pockets, 2 pen pockets in the middle and a pocket on either side big enough for a couple of granola bars or 2 travel size bottles of aspirin or Tylenol each. At the bottom on either side is an elastic edged pocket, deep enough to hold a bottle of water or a travel size umbrella. There is also a small zippered slit at the top with an usb cord inside; it is meant to hold a battery pack (not included) so you can plug your phone into the usb jack on the outside of the bag. The main compartment is large enough to hold several folders or a couple of 1” notebooks, along with the above mentioned items. I usually carry several folders, a library book, and a small knitting bag. The only thing I wish it had was a couple of sturdy loops to attach a D-ring for my keys and ID badge when I’m not using them. However, the multiple extra pockets make up for it. This bag comes in 3 sizes, which refer to the size laptop that can fit in the internal laptop pocket. I bought the 15.6” version of this bag, it’s the perfect size for lugging all my stuff back and forth to school. If you want a more purse size bag big enough for an iPad or small chrome book, I’d go with the 14” bag. If you have a full size 17” laptop or want a school bag with more capacity for books, I’d go with the 17” version. As far as I can tell, every size has the same # and types of pockets, only the dimensions are different.On the outside of the main bag, there are 2 carry handles with a small black strap with a snap so the handles can be secured together, traditional backpack straps, and a thick nylon strap across the back so it can be slid over the handle of a rolling suitcase for traveling. On one side is the usb charging port. Both sides have a pleated open pocket with a wide elastic strap. Both expand enough to hold a large water bottle but the elastic and pleats keep them folded flat against the bag when not in use. I added a 3” D-ring to one of the elastic straps for easy access to my keys. When on your back, the left pocket has the usb jack above it. The right pocket has a hidden slit so that you can access a travel size box of tissues without having to take them out of the pocket.On the back, above the luggage strap is a “anti-theft” pocket with an ~4 1/2” zipper and as deep as the length of my hand, fingertip to wrist. The description says it is meant to keep your valuables safe and allow you to easily charge your phone while keeping it secure. I suppose it would be more difficult for a pickpocket to access when the backpack is on your back without you realizing. However, the bright faux gold zipper isn’t exactly discreet and there is no direct access from this pocket to the usb cord or the external usb jack, which is right next to it, without leaving the zipper partly open. I’d rather put my phone in the water bottle pocket while charging, at least gravity will keep it there even if the charging cord gets snagged on something. I also think the internal zippered pocket would be the best one for valuables since it requires the most work to access. I recommend redesigning the “anti-theft” pocket with a hidden zipper and internal access to the usb jack.On the front of the bag are 3 zipper pockets. The top one is just below the handle attachments. It has a 9 1/2” opening and goes to the bottom of the bag. The zipper is covered, making this pocket fairly discreet but not completely hidden. It has no internal pockets. The 2nd zipper pocket is ~10 1/2” wide and ~8 1/2” tall with ~1 1/2” gusset to give it extra depth. It has a large gold zipper that opens from ~2 1/2” from the bottom across the top and down the other side. This pocket would be the ideal place to add a couple of sturdy loops to clip your keys, ID badge, etc to for easy access while remaining hidden and secure. Inside are 2 open pockets in the back and a large mesh elastic pocket in the front. This pocket is ideal for items that you want easy access to but might get lost in the large compartment, like a hairbrush, lipstick, face mask, reading glasses etc. The smallest pocket is on the front of the large gusseted pocket. It has an ~9” zipper hidden by a flap, the same as the upper pocket and it is as deep as the gusseted pocket. There are no internal pockets but there is padding between the lining of this pocket and that of the gusseted pocket and the lining plus the outer shell material makes it feel well padded. It is ideal for large flat items like your phone (as long as you don’t have a habit of dropping the bag on the floor) or a small notebook.Overall, I am really happy with this bag. I love all the pockets and it has plenty of space. It’s a little big for an everyday purse but perfect for work/school. I really like the color options which make it more stylish and business like than a typical school or outdoor backpack. I could see a business professional using this bag and I don’t feel like I’d be mistaken for a student from behind. I even bought a somewhat matching lunch bag that I attach to the carry handles in the morning (with a 3” D-ring) and can fold flat to store in the large compartment when not in use.Really my only 2 recommendations to make this bag absolutely perfect is a redesign of the “anti-theft” pocket to make it more secure especially when using it to charge your phone and a couple of sturdy loops to attach D-rings as noted above. Actually, moving the usb jack to the inside of the main compartment with internal access to the “anti-theft” pocket or an additional phone size pocket near it (maybe on the side above the bottom elastic pocket) would allow you to charge your phone, laptop, or iPad while they are inside their pockets and all the zippers are closed.

I purchased this originally because I needed a bag that was safe & could carry everything that I need when I go out. Due to health issues, I travel in an electric Powerchair. I need a bag that has spots for a drink, my phone, umbrella, pens/markers, my wallet, a planner, a notebook (or 3 of various sizes,) my blood kit for testing my blood sugar, a case with some medications, as well as an additional 1 for the small amount of makeup I sometimes wear, sunglasses, my cellphone, a charger, hard candy for when sugar drops too low, sometimes my Amazon Fire HD, & a black-paper sketchbook or small Mandela coloring book. As well as anything else I might need. This only changes during spring/summer &/or Fall/winter. I chose the Burgundy color because my 3 favorite colors are Crimson Red, Green and Purple. So the burgundy that is this one to me is brighter than most “wine-reds” for which burgundy would fall under. This is closer to the crimson color, that I love, in my opinion. When I received it, I immediately opened it, because I wanted to see if there was an obnoxious odor they way some reviewers claimed. It wasn’t fishy or terribly off-putting but a quick spray of my essential oil room spray I make; fixed it right up. Now when I open it, I’m smelling tangerine & Cinnamon bark. It’s VERY LARGE inside, I was sure to include as many pictures to show you the different items I might carry when I leave my apartment for doctors appointments. On those days, I take public transportation in the form of “TARPS” which is a smaller bus in length only that takes me to and from appointments. Which is the reason I need to carry medicine, a drink, an umbrella, a notebook for keeping track of important things from an appointment w/ a doctor but also something I can read, watch a show, listen to an audio book and/or create or color something fun AND ALL OF THAT needs to be with me when I leave my apartment. I could be at the location of my appointment for hours because I have to give TARPS 1.5 hrs of time ahead of my actual appointment w/ my doctor for travel (both ways.) I find that even if this purse is on my back when I’m doing very short distances with a cane, once it’s on my back, it’s a balanced weight and doesn’t hurt my shoulders. Both of which have torn rotator cuffs & normally can’t handle anything over 4lbs. But my purse on regular doctor days is definitely weighing more than that as you can tell. I usually carry my bag at my feet, sitting on the foot-plate. I love the security features, such as the bigger zipped space that can only be gotten to from the inside, where most people would have that facing their back. I feel doubly safe when I am strapping it to the back of my chair. Using a small bungee cable; it allows no one to try to steal it. Those days, I don’t carry my cell in the outside pockets though. I ordered the burgundy color which is vegan leather and has been rained on & yet still looks brand new. I’m taking a vacation in November with family & friends so I will be purchasing the same brand but the smaller size and probably will purchase one in a more neutral color (black, brown or navy.) I want to carry just enough to attend dinner without having to constantly take out ALL THE EXTRA that I leave my house with normally. The neutral color will allow it to be paired with any outfit. I like to dress up, for a nice dinner without my bag jingling or looking like a small suitcase. Everything the company mentioned when describing this purse was, in my opinion completely true. It will hold everything you might want to carry, whether that is a lot or very little. (I will add to my review once i get the smaller size.) ~Brighest Blessings )O(

I recently had the pleasure of going to Disney World for the first time. My friend who is a Disney Pro advised me on getting a backpack. I thought since it will be a long trip I would spend more than I would normally on a backpack and hopefully get something of quality. I know I got a quality backpack. It never felt uncomfortable even when overfull. It seems to be made of quality materials. Lots of deep Pockets! On one of the outside pockets, it held and never lost a 16oz Stanley mug. I can not say if it is water resistance as I never got rain on. But based on the inside of the bag, it looks water resistance. Also it is surprising how much you can cram into this backpack.There are only two cons with this back pack. One is it has a wire frame. It makes it strong. It also makes you have a conversation with guards at Disney as they look over your backpack every time you pass through a check point. Not a huge deal. Would rather have a sturdy backpack and some minor delays. The second one is I thought I was ordering a Black Backpack with bright yellow tabs like the photo. I got a Navy one with brown tabs. Don’t go by the photo. Go by the written description. Overall very pleased with my purchase. Would recommend.

I ordered the 17” backpack to use for work. I was juggling a lunch box, pump bag, water bottle, coffee mug, and my baby on my way out of the house every morning. It was too much and I needed a bag that could carry everything but the baby. This bag works PERFECT for what I need. I ordered the bigger one to be on the safe side and it is so spacious. I thought the lunch box portion would take up most space but it doesn’t! It fits my lunch perfectly (several containers, snacks, and a beverage). The zipper is supported with a metal bar which adds to its durability. The inside pockets hold a lot and I appreciate the mesh pockets inside to keep my pump bottles upright and prevent spilling. I can even fit an ice pack with them. My 32oz water bottle fits in the side pocket on the outside. I may not use this for a laptop and I don’t use the USB port but this backpack is perfect for my needs and I’m sure I’ll use it for many other things in the future.

So I do like this backpack but 2 big complaints1. The snaps never stay shut. They don’t easily find the magnet and always come undone2. The side pockets are TINY. I don’t have 1 waterbottle that will fit in it.