Columbia Trekster Diaper Bag - Navy & Silver

Comments about California Innovations Columbia Trekster Diaper Bag - Navy & Silver:

I found this product to be one of the most innovative and user-friendly items I received at my baby shower. I'm outdoorsey and always on the go. I don't have time think about 'what' I need in a bag and all the baby junk I need to make my little girl's experience as easy and smooth as possible. This bag has been awesome. It's the only bag my husband is willing to carry. He doesn't feel emasculated wearing it and all the features make life so easy for us. A must-have!

Comments about California Innovations Columbia Trekster Diaper Bag - Navy & Silver:

I bought this bag so Daddy would carry it. It was alright for our baby as a new born, but we quickly began running out of places to put all of baby's things! There are not enough pockets to keep everything organized and everything was a mess! The insulated material in the bottle storage compartment tore up, and the zipper pulls came off. I recently got the Columbia Outfitter expandable diaper bag and it is MUCH MUCH better!

Comments about California Innovations Columbia Trekster Diaper Bag - Navy & Silver:

Bought this bag for dad and we have been using it on a daily basis for 3 years. It was purchased for my oldest. It has held up well and is great to cart the toys, snacks , etc. that now come with a toddler. It transitioned well from infancy on up.

Comments about California Innovations Columbia Trekster Diaper Bag - Navy & Silver:

This bag was a disappointment. I thought it would be good for daddy to carry around. It does not have enough space to hold everything I want to carry. I found it doesn't have enough pockets. The design of the zipper locations is horrible. You have to open the whole bag in order to find what you are looking for. The pockets on the changing pad are useless. It is padded and has piping in it that makes it keep it's bulky shape no matter how little you have in it. It doesn't easily fit in the storage compartment of the stroller. I plan on getting a regular backpack and a separate changing pad instead.

Comments about California Innovations Columbia Trekster Diaper Bag - Navy & Silver:

I received this bag as a baby shower gift, my daughter is 20 months old and it's still going strong. There are larger bags out there, but, if you pack smart this bag really is the perfect size. I think the best thing is that it allows full use of both of your hands!

Comments about California Innovations Columbia Trekster Diaper Bag - Navy & Silver:

This product exceeds our expectations. I had 2nd thoughts before buying this bag but was now convinced of its practicality and value.

Comments about California Innovations Columbia Trekster Diaper Bag - Navy & Silver:

We bought this originally for my husband to have his own "manly" diaper bag, but we end up using it most of the time. Love having the seperate cooler space for a bottle (but we still put in an ice pack), so we don't have to carry anything seperate. Also love that the inner compartment is one big space. Some bags have too many compartments - and make you organized to the point of insanity. Also, it is great to use in public restrooms for changing. Use the top hook on the back of the door, and it unzips and falls open enough so everything is right there within reach. Bag and baby are 4 months old, and bag still looks brand new.

Comments about California Innovations Columbia Trekster Diaper Bag - Navy & Silver:

This bag was the only bag we used from day one. In less than 3 months the cooler lining had completely separated between the clear plastic & reflective lining. By 6 months, both plastic zipper toggles had broken. We also had some of the stuck zipper issues that others have mentioned. But I give this 4 stars because despite these issues, it continued to work with no further problems until our baby was a year and a half old.

Comments about California Innovations Columbia Trekster Diaper Bag - Navy & Silver:

I bought this diaper bag for my husband to use mainly because he is diabetic and his insulin needs to be kept cold, so having a thermal compartment in the bag was awesome. Very few diaper bags have one. Also, this bag is not cutesy - it doesn't even look like a diaper bag, so guys won't be embarassed to carry it.
We've had ours for about 5 months and have had no issues. It's only used rarely, so I can't attest to the zipper issues that frequent users have. It's not too big, and it doesn't have a million little pockets to put everything in, but it's perfect for a secondary diaper bag or daddy bag. And realistically, if I put all of the baby stuff into a million little pockets, my husband wouldn't be able to find anything come changing or feeding time.
It's also nice that it zips completely closed. Many diaper bags are open at the top, so things are easily spilled in the stroller or elsewhere.
Perfect for daddy!

Comments about California Innovations Columbia Trekster Diaper Bag - Navy & Silver:

This bag's been indispensable for the 14.5 months that we've used it. It's light and easy on my bad back, fairly roomy for day outings (and even for long trips for us, with one child), and pretty durable for the price (I got it on sale at BabiesRUs with a gift certificate).

The main reasons why I don't give it 5 stars is because the zipper sticks easily, and you have to pull the inside seam to un-stick it every time (pain in the heiney), and b/c the inside compartment finally tore at the seam after a year or so (although it doesn't really impede functionality). It would've been nice to have maybe at least one more separate compartment inside too. But for the price?!

It's great for folks with back problems, and it doesn't slip off the shoulders when juggling the baby, etc., like a one-shouldered bag would. I love the two side compartments too, esp. the insulated cooler. It just looks good too. I think this bag would've even been worth it for ten or fifteen dollars more than steal sale price I got for. One of our most useful baby purchases ever!