So you’re a new dad
And this means that of course, you need a diaper bag dad backpack. That’s because a diaper backpack for dad is practical, good-looking, and has impressive longevity. Today, there’s no shortage of guy-friendly diaper bags for dads on the market and they come in all sizes and shapes ⏤ from toolkits and duffels to medical bags and messengers.
We still firmly believe that the best backpack diaper bag remains the good-old-fashioned 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, and now, companies are designing them from inside out with diapers, bottles, and changing pads in mind.
As for which dad diaper backpacks are the best out there? 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 an octet of bags that won’t let you down.
Best Diaper Bag Backpacks For Dads 7 A.M. Voyage BK718 Diaper Bag Backpack
We love the vegan aesthetic of this brand, which uses all cruelty-free materials for its products.
Buy Now $49.99
Pros: You know a diaper bag named after Brooklyn (hence the 718) will be tough enough for anything. This diaper bag is both ultra lightweight and ultra-rugged. It has seven interior and three exterior pockets, plus of course a changing pad. It even has a laptop compartment, and the bag itself is machine washable.
Cons: This is a compact bag. So if you plan on toting around every single baby item in your arsenal, you’ll want to go bigger.
DadGear Backpack Diaper Bag
This diaper bag backpack is all about functionality. It has a diaper hammock, a quick-access baby wipes window, and is extra large so you can bring everything but the crib.
Buy Now $99.99
Pros: We’re particular fans of this diaper back backpack’s quick-access flap, which gives you wipes when you need them. And diapers are stored in the diaper hammock at the top of the bag. Plus it has a clamshell opening.
Cons: Believe it or not, it’s too big for some parents. So yes, size is everything.
HapTim Multi-Function Large Baby Diaper Bag Backpack
If you lose your mind when you're not organized, this bag is for you. It has 16 internal and external pockets.
Buy Now $46.99
Pros: You get one massive central compartment, plus 15 other pockets. It’s made of solid polyester with reinforced shoulder straps. Insulated pockets keep baby bottles cool. And there’s a side pocket for quick access to baby wipes.
Cons: The quality is inconsistent.
Herschel Settlement Sprout Weekender Bag
Even if you didn't have kids, you'd want this diaper bag backpack, which is both timeless and yet totally functional.
Buy Now $99.99
Pros: The bag features the brand’s signature striped fabric liner, an easy-wipe changing mat with mesh wing pockets, a front storage pocket, external access to the changing mat, and a sleeve for your accessories.
Cons: We sort of wish it had a few more pockets.
PacaPod Baby Diaper Bag Picos
This is one of the best-looking diaper bag backpacks we've ever seen. Not only does it work fully as a backpack but it has a chest strap for when you carry your baby in a sling or baby carrier.
Buy Now $170.00
Pros: This diaper bag backpack has a three-in-one organizing system that includes a changing pod, feeder pod, and changing mat. You can remove the pods and use the bag as is, when you’re done with it as a diaper bag. It’s made from rugged cordura fabric and of course has adjustable backpack straps. And it wipes clean.
Cons: Cheap? Not so much.
HSD Diaper Bag Backpack
This rugged, no-bullshit insulated diaper bag backpack for dad gets glowing reviews from parents.
Buy Now $99.99
Pros: This is a pretty stunning price for a roomy, waterproof tactical backpack diaper bag. It comes with stroller straps, insulated pockets, and a changing pad. Amazon reviewers love this bag. Its main compartment is spacious enough to fit extra clothing, toys, and blankets for not only one, but two kids, and it has a padded laptop pocket.
Cons: It looks like it belongs on a battlefield. Maybe that’s not your vibe.
Vianetic Smart Baby Diaper Backpack
This diaper bag has an external USB port to charge your devices, an insulated thermal pack, and a pull-out caddy. Best of all is its magnetic release lock that directly opens the changing station.
Buy Now $259.00
Pros: Not only does this diaper bag not look remotely like a diaper bag, but it has so many awesome features you’d want in a regular backpack. It stands upright, which is a huge bonus when you have a bag that topples over.And it has more than 10 accessible mesh and standard pockets, and an interior caddy system. Plus it charges your phone.
Cons: It’s heavy. So, so heavy. And that’s without diapers, wipes, or bottles in it. It weights just under six pounds when empty.
Columbia Carson Pass Backpack Diaper Bag
This sporty diaper back is brought to you by the venerable activewear retailer, so we're sold.
Buy Now $39.68
Pros: The main compartment includes multiple organizer pockets, a thermal bottle pocket with Therma-Flect radiant barrier, pacifier pocket, and a wipe-clean floor for the detritus of kids. The secondary compartment features a padded, elasticized tech pocket, and a portable, padded change mat with a wipe clean surface.
Cons: The straps are not nearly padded enough, so avoid overstuffing this bag or using it for a prolonged period of time.
Jeep Perfect Pockets Baby Diaper Bag Backpack
A beloved bag with tons of pockets that's easy to keep upright, making it easier to access its contents.
Buy Now $51.90
Pros: Included stroller straps, tall storage on both sides, and an insulated bottle pocket: the Perfect Pockets diaper bag has lots of parent-friendly features.
Cons: Lots of users have complained that the zippers aren’t the best. They can get off track, making it impossible to seal this bag, which no parent wants to deal with when they’re out and about.
Bagitalist Baby Diaper Bag Backpack
Perfect for those who travel fully loaded, this diaper back has serious back padding, so the trek is more comfortable.
Buy Now $59.95
Pros: You get 16 pockets to store all your stuff, plus insulated bottle sleeves, a front waterproof pocket for wet items, and an external wipe pouch because, well, you never know. And the back is breathable, so no more sweat.
Cons: Its bright yellow zipper pulls aren’t exactly stylish.
PAPERCLIP Diaper Bag, Paperclip Willow Diaper Bag
A super-cool, trendy yet classic diaper bag that comes with its mobile changing station.
Buy Now $125.00
Pros: The changing station rolls out in seconds, and it’s anti-microbial and machine washable with privacy sidewalls that keep your kid safe. There’s an outer laptop compartment keeps to keep your tech safe and secure. And it connects easily to your stroller.
Cons: There’s aren’t any insulated pockets, so if you want to keep anything cold you’ll have to bring along another bag.
Pros: This diaper bag boasts machine-washable, stain-resistant fabric that sheds water, a memory foam changing pad, padded back panel with soft wicking mesh, and about a million pockets, both insulated and not ⏤ including one for your phone, sunglasses, and water bottle.
Cons: There’s no way to wasily attach this thing on a stroller, which is probably the only feature it’s really missing.
Product of the North - Westin Unisex Baby Diaper Bag
Fact: Dads rarely like toting diaper bags. One exception? A diaper bag designed by a former designer at Nike and Eagle Creek.
Buy Now $135.99
Pros: The Westin is a handsome rolltop backpack in black or navy that includes a magnetic closure, removable changing pad, fully-insulated front pocket, and a roomy laptop compartment.
Cons: Parents who’ve used this backpack say it’s great but noticeably small, so it might not be the best bag to rely on for more than a day.
Humble-Bee Free Spirit Backpack Diaper Bag
Designed for active outdoorsy parents, this super lightweight diaper backpack from SoCal-startup Humble Bee weighs a paltry .8 pounds.
Buy Now $69.98
Pros: This diaper bag is made out of water repellant ripstop nylon and rocks a handful of easy-to-access exterior pockets, including one with a hot/cold gel pack and large changing pad. They also sell convertible canvas diaper bags with hidden padded backpack straps.
Cons: Compared to the more stylish options on this list, the look of this bag is definitely ho-hum.
Himawari Travel Backpack With USB Charging Port
For the dad on the go, this diaper pack backpack features padded, adjustable straps and when open, is reinforced to stay open, so you don't have to keep digging around to find what you need.
Buy Now $28.16
Pros: As you might have guessed, yes, you can charge your phone while your baby naps in the stroller. You can use this multi-function diaper bag backpack to tote wipes, bottles, toys, books, your laptop, what have you. It comes in a slew of colors.
Cons: Several customers have complained that this bag isn’t rugged enough, and that it can rip if it not treated delicately.
NIID-UNO II Backpack
The slim UNO II Interchangeable Backpack wasn’t designed with bottles and rash cream in mind, but it may as well have been.
Buy Now $99.99
Pros: What makes this second-gen diaper bag day pack so distinct is that it’s crafted from a single piece of water-repellent fabric and has only one zipper. So you can literally zip in and out. In fact, when completely open, the diaper bag lies flat on the table, enabling you to not only access all the diapers and goldfish crackers but also to use it as a changing pad.
Cons: Without the slew of organizational pockets that most other bags have, you might find yourself rooting around in the main compartment more than you’d prefer.
Tactical Baby Gear Daypack 3.0 Tactical Diaper Bag
Tactical Baby Gear (TBG) is actually one of the early purveyors of baby gear that looks like it's issued by the U.S. Army.
Buy Now $170.00
Pros: The Daypack 3.0 is a rugged 600D water-repellent nylon, measures 20-inches by 11-inches by 8-inches, and features a full-zippered main compartment, three-tiered interior pockets, and built-in removable changing mat.
Cons: Having a baby is not like being in a war, and the militaristic styling of this bag is a little over-the-top for our taste.
Skip Hop Diaper Bag Backpack
This Skip Hop backpack diaper back has nine pockets, including side bottle pockets and front zip pockets, a machine washable cushioned changing pad, and room for your laptop.
Buy Now $45.99
Pros: Looking at this backpack, you’d never guess it held diapers and wipes inside. It’s made of a textured fabrics with vegan leather trim. It has a phone compartment with a non-scratch lining plus a custom hardware D-ring for toys or pacifier.
Cons: Beware that if you’re hauling around a ton of gear, this may be too small for you, given its size. It’s dimensions are 13l x 6w x 16.5h in inches.
Bambalino Elemento Luxury Diaper Backpack
You want something that looks truly grown-up, and yet has all the functionality of a diaper bag? This is it.
Buy Now $124.99
Pros: This backpack diaper bag has a luggage sleeve, a changing pad, an insulated cup holder, a whopping 13 pockets, and two main compartments. Best of all, it looks nothing like a diaper bag.
Cons: It’s definitely on the pricier side. And it weighs three pounds, empty.
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We still firmly believe that the best backpack diaper bag remains the good-old-fashioned 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, and now, companies are designing them from inside out with diapers, bottles, and changing pads in mind.
As for which dad diaper backpacks are the best out there? 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 an octet of bags that won’t let you down.
Best Diaper Bag Backpacks For Dads 7 A.M. Voyage BK718 Diaper Bag Backpack
We love the vegan aesthetic of this brand, which uses all cruelty-free materials for its products.
Buy Now $49.99
Pros: You know a diaper bag named after Brooklyn (hence the 718) will be tough enough for anything. This diaper bag is both ultra lightweight and ultra-rugged. It has seven interior and three exterior pockets, plus of course a changing pad. It even has a laptop compartment, and the bag itself is machine washable.
Cons: This is a compact bag. So if you plan on toting around every single baby item in your arsenal, you’ll want to go bigger.
DadGear Backpack Diaper Bag
This diaper bag backpack is all about functionality. It has a diaper hammock, a quick-access baby wipes window, and is extra large so you can bring everything but the crib.
Buy Now $99.99
Pros: We’re particular fans of this diaper back backpack’s quick-access flap, which gives you wipes when you need them. And diapers are stored in the diaper hammock at the top of the bag. Plus it has a clamshell opening.
Cons: Believe it or not, it’s too big for some parents. So yes, size is everything.
HapTim Multi-Function Large Baby Diaper Bag Backpack
If you lose your mind when you're not organized, this bag is for you. It has 16 internal and external pockets.
Buy Now $46.99
Pros: You get one massive central compartment, plus 15 other pockets. It’s made of solid polyester with reinforced shoulder straps. Insulated pockets keep baby bottles cool. And there’s a side pocket for quick access to baby wipes.
Cons: The quality is inconsistent.
Herschel Settlement Sprout Weekender Bag
Even if you didn't have kids, you'd want this diaper bag backpack, which is both timeless and yet totally functional.
Buy Now $99.99
Pros: The bag features the brand’s signature striped fabric liner, an easy-wipe changing mat with mesh wing pockets, a front storage pocket, external access to the changing mat, and a sleeve for your accessories.
Cons: We sort of wish it had a few more pockets.
PacaPod Baby Diaper Bag Picos
This is one of the best-looking diaper bag backpacks we've ever seen. Not only does it work fully as a backpack but it has a chest strap for when you carry your baby in a sling or baby carrier.
Buy Now $170.00
Pros: This diaper bag backpack has a three-in-one organizing system that includes a changing pod, feeder pod, and changing mat. You can remove the pods and use the bag as is, when you’re done with it as a diaper bag. It’s made from rugged cordura fabric and of course has adjustable backpack straps. And it wipes clean.
Cons: Cheap? Not so much.
HSD Diaper Bag Backpack
This rugged, no-bullshit insulated diaper bag backpack for dad gets glowing reviews from parents.
Buy Now $99.99
Pros: This is a pretty stunning price for a roomy, waterproof tactical backpack diaper bag. It comes with stroller straps, insulated pockets, and a changing pad. Amazon reviewers love this bag. Its main compartment is spacious enough to fit extra clothing, toys, and blankets for not only one, but two kids, and it has a padded laptop pocket.
Cons: It looks like it belongs on a battlefield. Maybe that’s not your vibe.
Vianetic Smart Baby Diaper Backpack
This diaper bag has an external USB port to charge your devices, an insulated thermal pack, and a pull-out caddy. Best of all is its magnetic release lock that directly opens the changing station.
Buy Now $259.00
Pros: Not only does this diaper bag not look remotely like a diaper bag, but it has so many awesome features you’d want in a regular backpack. It stands upright, which is a huge bonus when you have a bag that topples over.And it has more than 10 accessible mesh and standard pockets, and an interior caddy system. Plus it charges your phone.
Cons: It’s heavy. So, so heavy. And that’s without diapers, wipes, or bottles in it. It weights just under six pounds when empty.
Columbia Carson Pass Backpack Diaper Bag
This sporty diaper back is brought to you by the venerable activewear retailer, so we're sold.
Buy Now $39.68
Pros: The main compartment includes multiple organizer pockets, a thermal bottle pocket with Therma-Flect radiant barrier, pacifier pocket, and a wipe-clean floor for the detritus of kids. The secondary compartment features a padded, elasticized tech pocket, and a portable, padded change mat with a wipe clean surface.
Cons: The straps are not nearly padded enough, so avoid overstuffing this bag or using it for a prolonged period of time.
Jeep Perfect Pockets Baby Diaper Bag Backpack
A beloved bag with tons of pockets that's easy to keep upright, making it easier to access its contents.
Buy Now $51.90
Pros: Included stroller straps, tall storage on both sides, and an insulated bottle pocket: the Perfect Pockets diaper bag has lots of parent-friendly features.
Cons: Lots of users have complained that the zippers aren’t the best. They can get off track, making it impossible to seal this bag, which no parent wants to deal with when they’re out and about.
Bagitalist Baby Diaper Bag Backpack
Perfect for those who travel fully loaded, this diaper back has serious back padding, so the trek is more comfortable.
Buy Now $59.95
Pros: You get 16 pockets to store all your stuff, plus insulated bottle sleeves, a front waterproof pocket for wet items, and an external wipe pouch because, well, you never know. And the back is breathable, so no more sweat.
Cons: Its bright yellow zipper pulls aren’t exactly stylish.
PAPERCLIP Diaper Bag, Paperclip Willow Diaper Bag
A super-cool, trendy yet classic diaper bag that comes with its mobile changing station.
Buy Now $125.00
Pros: The changing station rolls out in seconds, and it’s anti-microbial and machine washable with privacy sidewalls that keep your kid safe. There’s an outer laptop compartment keeps to keep your tech safe and secure. And it connects easily to your stroller.
Cons: There’s aren’t any insulated pockets, so if you want to keep anything cold you’ll have to bring along another bag.
Pros: This diaper bag boasts machine-washable, stain-resistant fabric that sheds water, a memory foam changing pad, padded back panel with soft wicking mesh, and about a million pockets, both insulated and not ⏤ including one for your phone, sunglasses, and water bottle.
Cons: There’s no way to wasily attach this thing on a stroller, which is probably the only feature it’s really missing.
Product of the North - Westin Unisex Baby Diaper Bag
Fact: Dads rarely like toting diaper bags. One exception? A diaper bag designed by a former designer at Nike and Eagle Creek.
Buy Now $135.99
Pros: The Westin is a handsome rolltop backpack in black or navy that includes a magnetic closure, removable changing pad, fully-insulated front pocket, and a roomy laptop compartment.
Cons: Parents who’ve used this backpack say it’s great but noticeably small, so it might not be the best bag to rely on for more than a day.
Humble-Bee Free Spirit Backpack Diaper Bag
Designed for active outdoorsy parents, this super lightweight diaper backpack from SoCal-startup Humble Bee weighs a paltry .8 pounds.
Buy Now $69.98
Pros: This diaper bag is made out of water repellant ripstop nylon and rocks a handful of easy-to-access exterior pockets, including one with a hot/cold gel pack and large changing pad. They also sell convertible canvas diaper bags with hidden padded backpack straps.
Cons: Compared to the more stylish options on this list, the look of this bag is definitely ho-hum.
Himawari Travel Backpack With USB Charging Port
For the dad on the go, this diaper pack backpack features padded, adjustable straps and when open, is reinforced to stay open, so you don't have to keep digging around to find what you need.
Buy Now $28.16
Pros: As you might have guessed, yes, you can charge your phone while your baby naps in the stroller. You can use this multi-function diaper bag backpack to tote wipes, bottles, toys, books, your laptop, what have you. It comes in a slew of colors.
Cons: Several customers have complained that this bag isn’t rugged enough, and that it can rip if it not treated delicately.
NIID-UNO II Backpack
The slim UNO II Interchangeable Backpack wasn’t designed with bottles and rash cream in mind, but it may as well have been.
Buy Now $99.99
Pros: What makes this second-gen diaper bag day pack so distinct is that it’s crafted from a single piece of water-repellent fabric and has only one zipper. So you can literally zip in and out. In fact, when completely open, the diaper bag lies flat on the table, enabling you to not only access all the diapers and goldfish crackers but also to use it as a changing pad.
Cons: Without the slew of organizational pockets that most other bags have, you might find yourself rooting around in the main compartment more than you’d prefer.
Tactical Baby Gear Daypack 3.0 Tactical Diaper Bag
Tactical Baby Gear (TBG) is actually one of the early purveyors of baby gear that looks like it's issued by the U.S. Army.
Buy Now $170.00
Pros: The Daypack 3.0 is a rugged 600D water-repellent nylon, measures 20-inches by 11-inches by 8-inches, and features a full-zippered main compartment, three-tiered interior pockets, and built-in removable changing mat.
Cons: Having a baby is not like being in a war, and the militaristic styling of this bag is a little over-the-top for our taste.
Skip Hop Diaper Bag Backpack
This Skip Hop backpack diaper back has nine pockets, including side bottle pockets and front zip pockets, a machine washable cushioned changing pad, and room for your laptop.
Buy Now $45.99
Pros: Looking at this backpack, you’d never guess it held diapers and wipes inside. It’s made of a textured fabrics with vegan leather trim. It has a phone compartment with a non-scratch lining plus a custom hardware D-ring for toys or pacifier.
Cons: Beware that if you’re hauling around a ton of gear, this may be too small for you, given its size. It’s dimensions are 13l x 6w x 16.5h in inches.
Bambalino Elemento Luxury Diaper Backpack
You want something that looks truly grown-up, and yet has all the functionality of a diaper bag? This is it.
Buy Now $124.99
Pros: This backpack diaper bag has a luggage sleeve, a changing pad, an insulated cup holder, a whopping 13 pockets, and two main compartments. Best of all, it looks nothing like a diaper bag.
Cons: It’s definitely on the pricier side. And it weighs three pounds, empty.
Every product on Fatherly is independently selected by our editors, writers, and experts. If you click a link on our site and buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Related Articles: 5 Gamer Dad Tips to Get the Most Out of a Video Game Experience How to Put a Pause on WiFi for Family Fun Night 401k Loans: Is It Ever a Good Idea to Withdraw From a Retirement Account? Sad Clayton Kershaw Is Every Kid Who Takes Losing Hard
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