Pacapod have fueled my bag habit by sending us the rather lovely Almora in Highland Heather.
Pacapod was created by Jacqueline Waggett, a clothing designer and mum of two girls. She felt disappointed by a lot of changing bags of the market and used her own design experience of outdoor clothing and practical experience of cycling the world with two bicycle panniers to create Pacapod. Pacapod is now used by celebrities like Jo Whiley and Jason Manford and sold nationwide in Mothercare, John Lewis and other major nursery retailers.
The Pacapod Almora has a multitude of different compartments including three outer compartments. One which closes with an invisible magnet which is ideal for things that you need quick and easy access to; in our case this week it’s been tissues! Another (zippered) with an elasticated key fob and compartments for your mobile phone,
and a further large compartment in the top of the bag which I have been using for my purse, hairbrush and other bits and bobs.
The thing that makes all Pacapod bags unique are the pods, behind the front zipper of the bag are two spacious pods as well as a generously sized changing mat, which folds neatly into it’s own pocket.
The changing pod contains wet bag and small compartments for things such as cream, nappy sacks and antibac hand gel. There’s clever elastic at the back to hold either your nappies or wipes in place and a compartment on the outside of the bag for dirty nappies. I managed to squeeze four nappies a travel size pack of wipes, a large pot of sudocrem, nappy bags and hand gel into ours and still had loads of room for a change of clothes for Joseph.
The feeder pod is insulated and will hold a massive four bottles and keep them warm for up to 3 hours, there’s even a handy bottle cover. I managed to get everything I needed for lunch out with Joseph including his dinner, drink, banana and a snack as well as bib into the pod. There’s also a small side compartment for cutlery.
These two pods attach inside the front compartment of the bag with Velcro straps (which can also attach to a buggy handle) and can be removed and used independently which ideal if you’re just popping out. The Almora has a long adjustable handle that can be worn across the body or shorted to wear on the shoulder. There are also handy stroller straps inside the large top compartment of the bag.
I’ve been using the Pacapod Almora for nearly two weeks now and it’s hands down the most practical changing bag I own. The pods are genius and prefect to pull out, pack and pop back in. My first impression was what there wouldn’t be much room for a lot else once the pods where in place but the top compartment is massive and I can easily pack everything we need for a family day out in there, including a small picnic!
The Almora is available in 5 different designs and priced at just £75.00. It’s available to buy from John Lewis or from www.pacapod.com and is just a small part of the massive Pacapod collection which also includes unisex and luxury bags. I’m putting myself of the waiting list for this little Changer Toy Pod for Joseph which includes a safety harness. It’ll be ideal now he’s toddling and make the perfect place for his bits and bobs when he goes to Nana’s for the day.
The £50 voucher can be used on ANY experience on the entire site so why not treat yourself to a pamper day, the whole family to a day out or you and your special someone to a couples photo shoot?
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