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Reviews > Packs > Frameless Backpacks and Day Packs > Molehill Mountain Back Pack Diaper Bag > Chuck Carnes > Field ReportMolehill Mountain Equipment
Backpack Diaper Bag Field Report  by Chuck Carnes Report Date: January 31, 2006
Carrier / User
Name: Chuck Carnes Age: 35 Gender: Male Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Weight: 175 lb (79 kg) E-mail address: ctcarnes1(at)yahoo(dot)com City, State, Country: Greenville, South Carolina USA Items carried in pack for Name: Jonah Age: 17 Months Gender: Male Height: 31 in (79 cm) Number of diapers used in a day: 5 - 6
Chuck:
I love the outdoors – I’ve spent time camping in the outdoors since I was born, and have been actively hiking and backpacking since then. I consider myself a lightweight hiker, usually carrying 20 – 30 pounds (11-13 kg) for hikes up to a week in length. I hike at an easy pace, averaging 2 mph (3 kph). I am a one-man tent camper for now. I like to carry a single trekking pole when I hike to help relieve stress to my legs and knees. I like to get out on the trail as often as I can. Jonah: He really enjoys the outdoors also. He loves looking at the wildlife when it is around. He goes on many day hikes with us as a family and enjoys sleeping in a tent. He is still in diapers and can walk pretty good but not quite stable enough to let him hike on his own without being carried or strolled.
Manufacturer: Molehill Mountain
Model: Backpack Diaper Bag Year of manufacture: 2005 Color: Purple / Black URL: www.molehillmtn.com Weight as listed: None listed MSRP: $49.99 US Feature (taken from the web site): Our diaper bags continue to be the best on the market. Fold-out changing pads, innovative carrying features, generous bottle pockets, sanitary "dirty duds" pockets, and durable construction extend the lives of these packs by becoming functional day pack features after the kids are out of diapers.
The
Molehill Mountain Backpack Diaper Bag is much more than I anticipated
in a diaper bag. This pack seems to be
very durable. It is
made with dense, nylon
rip-stop material with 2 in (5 cm) wide curved shoulder straps. The
pack
sports two mesh gear pockets, one on each side, that measure 7 in (17
cm)
deep. The opening is expandable by way of shock cord around the rim and
can also be cinched and held tight by a spring loaded barrel clasp. I
have to say that this pack has just about every feature that a normal
diaper bag has and it can be used as a backpack. For more on my initial
impressions and more detailed descriptions of the features on the pack,
see my Initial
Report.
Thank
you Molehill Mountain and BGT for giving
me this opportunity to test this diaper bag.I have used this bag as our full time diaper bag since my Initial Report. I have to say that this bag has been everywhere from the mall, to church, to downtown, to concerts, to picnics, to hiking and backpacking and everywhere in between. I knew this bag had a large capacity but I didn't realize how large until I started stuffing baby items in it. Most of the time we keep at least two or three outfits plus all of the baby items that are normally carried in the bag. Jonah does not take a bottle anymore so we don't have to worry about having to keep one cold but we do carry juice and a juice cup everywhere we go. While carrying the bag around town and at the mall I usually only use one shoulder strap to carry it by or stuff it under the stroller. Even carrying it by one shoulder strap the bag is still comfortable. I have found the changing pad to be a very nice large size; certainly big enough for Jonah to fit on and have room to move around and not worry about sliding off the pad. When it comes to a changing table or changing area in the public restrooms, there is definitely a variety. For the ones that are mounted to the wall and pull down for a table, I have not found the room on the table for Jonah and the bag. Normally I will get the pad out before I set the bag on the floor or hang it on a nearby hook. This makes it difficult to get diapers and wipes from the bag and still make sure the baby is safe on the table. However, this has nothing to do with the function of the bag. In fact, the bag has great organizational pockets for everything that is needed when changing a baby. They are so organized that I usually do not have to look at or in the bag as I am reaching for the item that I need and can usually grab it the first time. For the changing areas that have a counter top area for changing, these are very nice since I can sit the bag on the counter top with the back of the bag facing me. I can unzip the back compartment, remove and unfold the pad, lay it down and have everything I need directly in front of me. This makes for a very happy parent when a bag is this comfortable and this organized. While backpacking and hiking, the bag truely gets the job done. This is when the load distribution comes into play when the bag has to be carried for a longer distance and longer time. The bag definitely has room for those extra clothes that may be needed or extra items such as toys or snacks. The load is distributed very well over the shoulder straps and the bag has a nice way of staying close to my back and not feeling top heavy. The changing compartment also works well out in the back country. Normally I can find a soft spot of grass, leaves or pine needles to lay the pad on and can access the items very easily. Dirty diapers are always bagged up and carried out. So far I have really liked every feature of the bag and will continue to carry it as our all time diaper bag. Read more reviews of Molehill Mountain gear Read more gear reviews by Chuck Carnes Reviews > Packs > Frameless Backpacks and Day Packs > Molehill Mountain Back Pack Diaper Bag > Chuck Carnes > Field Report | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||