It’ll Carry Everything But The Kids

Whether you know it or not, there is a condition that you (a guy) have in common with your average American baby.

The scientists here at GP Labs call it Stuffus Overloadicus. The basic gist of the Latin phrase says, “You’ve got too much damn stuff.” It would seem that we aren’t the first to diagnose this issue, as we’ve learned that Scott and John of DadGear have been working feverishly for the last few years to find storage solutions for those men who happen to be dads (and for dads who just so happen to be men).

It is in that spirit that we present to you the DadGear Messenger Bag. Like many of Gear Patrol’s favorite products, the DGMB is chock full of features. So many, in fact, it requires a bloody chart to enumerate its greatness.

DadGear asked Gear Patrol to put the DGMB through its paces; little did they know that I specialize in torture testing baby gear.

My assistant, a rambunctious 16 month old, is an up and coming review star herself (Ed: who also happens to be Dusty’s daughter). Our research confirms that the bag has ample space for whatever you and your kiddo(s) need to tote, both from a volumetric and pocket separator standpoint.

In any other execution, the integrated changing pad and wipe dispenser might have been little more than gimmicks, but quality construction and thoughtful design makes them immanently useful. Having been caught unaware in the park by an unexpected deluge whilst shouldering the bag, I was pleased to find its material highly water resistant. The inside boasts the same property, which make for easy clean-up should any of your contents get loose.

Perhaps most impressive, this is a great looking bag. This GP dad chose the retro stripe orange (of course), and his visual faculties were not disappointed. You’ll find a wide variety of colors and designs at Dad Gear. They even offer a limited selection of exclusive one-of-a-kind bags made from recycled billboards. Incredible.

What this means to you: When innovators take a decidedly uncool product and reincarnate it as a piece of GP-worthy kit, we like to take notice. DadGear’s bags can definitely make you forget you’ve got a satchel of dirties slung over your shoulder. This is the evolution of the diaper bag.

Cost: $82-$99