ryla pack review: a chic diaper bag for two kids

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Last year, after about four years of having at least one child in the infant phase, I finally made the transition to the mom that doesn’t need a gigantic diaper bag anymore.

And the future looked good. No more lugging a too-big bag around, full of solutions for every possible contingency. Like multiple changes of clothes for two kids, at least six diapers, bottles, snacks, drinks, blankets, toys, etc. 

But what does the perfect bag for a mom of two look like? 

It takes enough work to find a diaper bag that is chic and functional. Finding one for this in-between stage seemed like an even bigger challenge.

I came across RYLA on Instagram, and instantly fell for the look of their bag. However what really won me over was this: they had videos of their bag in all kinds of disastrous circumstances, and surviving unscathed. (My favorite was the one where the bag got run over by a car.)

And here we are, 9 months later. 

About 8 months of using this bag day in and day out (see below). Months of packing and unpacking, of tossing in my car, of slinging it over my shoulder, of stuffing things in the pockets. 

8 months of experience gives me a lot to say about it. 

The Facts

RYLA packs are

• made of vegan leather and gold hardware
• lined with nylon on the inside
• come in brown, black, and gray
• functional, smaller backpacks
• includes a main compartment, smaller front pocket, two side pockets, plus a hidden pocket on the back
• includes a diaper changing pad and a wet bag
• cost $139 each
• available on the website, or through Amazon. 

Returns

I’ve actually received two RYLA packs. With the first, the stitching on the top handle started unraveling just a day or two into using it. 

Right away, I got in touch with RYLA, and they quickly worked to make it right. They set up a return, and while I did have to pay for shipping, they sent me a new bag, no problem. 

Appearance

I love how simple and stylish this bag is. It’s not frilly or over the top. It’s minimal, fits my style and goes with most of my typical daily outfits. I don’t feel like I’m carrying a diaper bag. 

Even through the many months that I have had this bag, it has no scratches or stains to be found on it, even on the bottom. No stitches unraveling. It looks as new as the day it arrived in the mail. It’s amazing. Also, the vegan leather is easy to wipe clean. 

Size and Organization

As mentioned, this bag comes with an incredible amount of pockets.

• The main compartment
• A front pocket – just the right size for a phone, lip balm, and anything else small you need to grab
• Two pockets on the sides, which I use for a water bottle for each of my boys
• A flat back pocket, which honestly, I don’t use, but would be good to keep something extra secure

On the inside, you’ll find:

• a zippered pocket
• two open pockets, which are great for personal items
• two insulated bottle pockets, which we don’t use for bottles, but are still useful for snacks

The main compartment is big enough to fit a few diapers, a big container of wipes, my wallet, keys, and other miscellaneous items. 

Basically, I can fit all of my personal items as well as everything my toddler and preschooler need. I think this bag would have been a little too small for me to use with an infant, because I notoriously overpack. But this bag fits perfectly for both my boys. 

Overall

After using this bag for 8 months, I can honestly say – I still love it. It’s my grab-and-go bag anytime I leave the house with the boys. It fits everything I need, and it still looks perfect after all this time. 

So now you – what do you look for in a diaper bag?