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The Best Diaper Bag Backpacks for Dads On the Go

Long gone are the days of toting diaper cream in an old JanSport.

by Dave Baldwin
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So you’re a new dad, which means you’ll soon be hauling an unbelievable amount of baby gear bursting from a Costanza wallet–level diaper bag. Forget the cutesy “satchels” absently added to the baby shower registry; as a man, you’re looking for something that’s rugged, functional, and quickly whipped onto your back when you’re running five minutes behind to meet the in-laws. For you, the best men’s diaper bag is a diaper backpack.

Trying to figure out the best dad backpack for your specific situation? We still firmly believe that the best men’s diaper backpack is actually just a regular backpack. Long a classic, it’s what many guys used before the days of dad-specific bags. They’re inconspicuous (could be toting diaper cream, could be gym clothes), easy to carry on long hauls and with baby in arms. Now, companies are designing them from inside-out with diapers, bottles, and changing pads in mind.

We took a look a the current offerings ⏤ from a DJ bag with a fold-out changing pad to one that weighs less than pound to a full-on military rucksack ⏤ and came up with a curated list of options that won’t let you down. We’re sure you’ll find one that fits your needs, style, and price point.

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