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Every Saturday, I take the girls to dance class. I pack everything possible to keep them busy during each other’s classes – snacks, iPads, coloring books, crayons – you name it, I pack it. Then I get to the dance studio and realize that my child is happy and entertained, but I forgot to bring something for myself. Week after week I keep thinking that I should bring my laptop with me (you know, maybe catch up on my blogging?), but I’m scared that it might get damaged on the way to or from the studio. I have a special laptop bag, but it’s so big and bulky that I hate carrying it. And while my laptop could technically fit in my diaper bag, the bag won’t zip closed with the laptop in it…and I’m terrified that it might fall out and get damaged in transit. So week after week, I leave the laptop at home and fall farther and farther behind in my blogging try to busy myself with other things.
But this week that’s changing! Why you ask? Because I just got my brand new Yak Pak Messenger Bag on Monday!
Originally started in a college dorm room in 1989, Yak Pak has been creating colorful, fun, and innovative bag options for decades. They have a full line of backpacks, messenger bags, handbags, quilted bags, and just about any other type of bag you might need when you’re on the go, along with a complete line of accessories. Now a lifestyle brand headquartered in New York City, Yak Pak may have grown up a bit, but they still strive to create bags that express your personality – that are an extension of you. Think about it: Why carry a boring bag?
For my review, I selected the Heart Messenger. While I originally picked this bag for the bright and cheery pattern, I got so, so much more than that – I got storage! And trust me, if it’s one thing this mom needs in a bag, it’s storage. For starters, this bag has a large main compartment inside, under the main flap. This compartment easily fits a laptop, laptop cord, notebooks, binders, and folders, which makes it great for someone heading off to school. Since I’m not going to school, I put my laptop inside the main compartment, and then added pull ups, wipes, and snacks…you know, all those things a mommy can’t be without. And once you’ve filled that main compartment, there’s an additional area just outside to hold things like pens and pencils (or in my case, probably crayons), along with not just one, but 2, pockets which easily fit slimmer items like books, coloring books, or even iPad.
When you close the bag, it secures not just by the 2 velcro tabs that you can see above, but also a clip style closure at the very bottom. Since my primary concern is the safety of my laptop, this is one of my favorite features. The clip serves as an extra measure of protection so I don’t have to worry about my laptop or iPad falling out and breaking.
But wait – We’re not to the end of the storage options! Once closed, this bag offers even more storage in two outside compartments, one with a zipper on the front and an open, non-zippered pocket on the back of the bag. There’s nothing this bag can’t hold!
And to top it all off, there are two ways that you can carry this bag – using the adjustable and padded messenger strap (either across the body or over the shoulder) or by using the handle at the top. For now, I’m carrying it over the shoulder using the messenger strap, and wow is it comfortable! The padding on the strap really does make a difference.
Here’s mine all packed and ready to go for this weekend (can you tell I’m a little excited?):
The storage and versatility that this bag offer make it perfect for students heading back to school this fall, but also make it perfect for busy moms like me. I know so many people who use messenger bags as diaper bags and this bag would certainly be good fit for that purpose. And don’t worry, if you’re not as wild about the bright and cheery print as I was, that’s okay! They have tons of options available for both men and women. Make sure to check out all the color options by visiting the Yak Pak Website or liking the Yak Pak Facebook Page!
Want to win a Yak Pak bag of your own? Great, because the the nice people at Yak Pak are offering one lucky reader a bag, messenger bag, or backpack of their choice! Just enter using the rafflecopter form below and it could be you. Good luck everyone!
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I like the Biggie Backpack! It looks fashionable and functional!
These are adorable! Definitely something my daughter would love.
I’m thinking the classic messenger bag but there are so many other products that she’d love too.
I love the Biggie Back Pack. It would look cute for a boy, girl, mom or dad.
So cute! I like the Deluxe Messenger. I didn’t see the print in your blog post on the site, but as a huge fan of anything hearts, I’d say that’s my favorite one.
I like the Deluxe Backpack
ohh. love this,. beautiful and functional. that’s what i need in a diaper/messenger bag
I love the Deluxe Backpack! They have awesome bags thank you for the chance to win!
I like the deluxe messenger bag. They have awesome patterns!!
I love the deluxe backpac
Like the Deluxe Cab Laptop Tote
I like the classic backpack
The Cinch Sack is my favorite bag.
Thanks for the chance.
The classic messenger bag is very cool!
natural canvas tote
I love the Happy Hearts pattern.
Thanks for the giveaway! =)
DELUXE CAB LAPTOP TOTE
I love the messenger bag in the blue/green owl print.
My favorite is the “Kito” Tote.
915 Multi Heart Doodle Yak Pak clinch bag
I like the Deluxe Cab laptop tote.
I like the I like the Deluxe Messenger, the Deluxe Laptop tote and many many others.
LOVE the Deluxe Messenger Bag!
I really like the Deluxe Cab Laptop tote!
I love the Ikuko Crossbody!
I like the deluxe messenger bag (preferably in turquoise/green check!)
Deluxe Cab Laptop Tote
I like their Plaid Biggie Backpack
My favorite bag is the Biggie Backpack.
I like the deluxe messenger bag
I like the Deluxe Messenger Bag.
Classic Backpack
I love the delux messenger bag in the pink owl print!!
love the laptop tote, so cute~
I like the biggie backpack.
I like the delux messenger!!
I really like the biggie backpack.
I like the classic messenger bag.
My favorite bag is the flap crossbody bag!!!
I like the laptop tote.
My son would love any backpack in the classic comic print…he is young so probably the classic.
I like the deluxe messenger bag, and the wavy peacock print.
I like the deluxe laptop toe the best.
I like the Neon Metallic Splatter print for the Deluxe Messenger Bag.
I like the messenger-bags
I like the DELUXE MESSENGER in wavy peacock print
the multi-coloured zebra print backpack” for my daughter.
deluxe backpack 🙂
My favorite bag is the BIGGIE BACKPACK
I like the delux messenger in green love owl.
I love the Deluxe Messenger Bag. It would be great to have in the Pink Zipper Stripe.
I love the Deluxe Messenger Bag. It would be great to have in the Pink Zipper Stripe.
I like the messenger in owl love green
I love the Deluxe Messenger Bag! In the same print you got!
I like the deluxe backpack
I love the butterfly cross body!
I like the deluxe messenger in the pink owl print.
I like the deluxe messenger in the black plaid print
Love the Deluxe Messenger bag – that would be my fave but I love them all!
I like the deluxe cab laptop bag!
i love the the messenger bags in deluxe in black n white leopard print
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I would like a multi spin art deluxe cab laptop tote.
I like the Biggie Backpack.
the deluxe cab laptop tote
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The Deluxe Messenger in Wavy Peacock is awesome! I have so many Yak Pak bags, I’d love to add another to my collection.
I like the Deluxe Messenger bag
I like the Biggie Backpack.
Deluxe messenger in cosmic comics maybe but would have to ask daughter to be sure if she would like that print
My favorite bag is either messenger bag in owl love green.
I like the colourful leopard print lunch tote!
My favorite would be the Deluxe Messenger, the bigger problem is narrowing down my favorite print, so many great ones.
I like the Deluxe Messenger Bag, and my goodness all the patterns they have.
I love the Gidget tote!
Ohhh I love the Deluxe Cab Laptop Tote!!!
I love the deluxe messenger bag in the owl print!
i love the deluxe messanger.
My son loves the YakPak peacock print.
I love the Deluxe Backpack with laptop sleeve! I really need a bag for my laptop, and I always have preferred backpacks 🙂
the Deluxe Messenger bag is my favorite
The deluxe messenger! I also adore the eco tote.
i like the quilted messenger bag
I love the Deluxe Messenger Bag.
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I really love the style of the deluxe messenger bag.
I like the nobu hobo
Deluxe Cab Laptop Tote
I love the Deluxe Messenger bag.
Love the Cab Crossbody. Very cute for my daughter!
I love the retro comics backpack!
I like the Deluxe Backpack with laptop sleeve
Deluxe Cab Laptop Tote
I like the Delux Backpack.
I like the deluxe messenger bag in multi spin art
I really like the Deluxe Cab Laptop Tote!
I like the Deluxe Cab Laptop Tote
I love the messenger bag style, i like the deluxe style better due to the padded strap. i liked a lot of the patterns but so far my fave is the green owls.
I like the retro comic messenger (:
Cinch Sack
I like the Biggie Backpack in the Retro Comics print.
I really like the Deluxe Messenger bag and the black splatter checker print.
I love the ypq quilted messenger bag and the deluxe messenger.
I like the Deluxe Cab Laptop Tote.
I like the basic tie dye backpack!
I want a messenger bag in neon metallic splatter!
I like the messenger bag with the comics
I like the DELUXE BACKPACK WITH LAPTOP SLEEVE.
Llike the deluxe messenger bag. Perfect for quick and easy on the go with everything you need.
Thanks for the chance
I like the Megu small hobo bag
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i like the gidget tote bag