This Diaper Bag Is Low-Key the Best Gym Bag I’ve Ever Owned—And It’s $40 Off Right Now – Cosmopolitan.com

A couple of months ago, my friend had a baby. And because I am the best friend ever, I headed to Dagne Dover (on the interwebs) to find her THE fanciest diaper tote a millennial mom could ever want. But just as I added her bag to my cart, I realized that I too wanted a fancy diaper bag…despite my lack of children. So I got one. Behold:

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Dagne Dover

Indi Diaper Backpack, DAGNE DOVER, $195

While, yes, I agree that moms need lots of space for baby things like breast pumps, pacifiers, diapers, wipes, clothes, toys, and snacks, I require just as much cargo space. And that’s especially true if I’m going to the gym.

Here’s why I’m telling everyone I know about this diaper bag.


This thing is huge!

You should know that this beauty is 12.25 inches long, 6 inches wide, and 13.75 inches tall. It sounds beastly, but the bag’s minimalist design definitely makes up for that.

Part of the reason it’s so beautifully ginormous is because it’s kind of a tote-backpack hybrid. IMO, it’s essentially a duffle with backpack straps, so you can carry all of the things on your back instead of over one shoulder. As a 29-year-old grandmother, my aching back appreciates this.

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Dagne Dover

There are enough pockets to make the container store jealous.

This is where it really gets good. Inside we’ve got:

  • A pocket for a 15-inch laptop or tablet
  • A large, slim magnetic-close pocket for mags or books or whatever
  • Two mesh pockets for wet stuff (ahem, sweaty socks and underwear)
  • An insulated bottle-sized pocket that would probs fit your mason jar salad or smoothie
  • A velcro-close side pocket that fits a very large S’well bottle, or resistance bands, or your wallet or your flat iron.
  • The outside is just as gloriously pocketed, with two side pockets deep enough to hold a water bottle or just keep your keys in place.

The front of the bag has one deep zip pocket with two zippers: one at the top and one in the middle. It’s designed so you can slide in a pack of baby wipes (or body wipes or makeup removal sheets) and then unzip the middle pocket whenever you need to clean up your face or your bod (or a baby’s butt). GENIUS!

Neoprene.

The outside of the bag is made with the scuba-suit chic material. It’s durable, soft, and, like, really pretty. Just don’t overstuff your bag or it can become deformed. Though, with this much room, filling it too full is kinda hard to do.

Look at all of the colors!

These shades are for grownups, guys.

The baby stuff has non-baby functions.

Besides all of those amazing spots for hoarding things in an organized fashion, the bag also comes with clips to hook it to a stroller and a mini changing mat. So what is a non-mom to do with these accessories? I’m so glad you asked.

Changing mat = placemat for doing makeup on the gross gym sink or putting your hands on when all the yoga mats are taken.

Stroller clips = The best way to store your gym bag in a dirty locker. Just wrap the straps around the hooks or bar in the gym locker and clip them into the hooks on the backpack. You’re all set!

Deputy Lifestyle Director Ashley Oerman is the deputy lifestyle director at Cosmopolitan, covering fitness, health, food, cocktails, and lifestyle.