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I have to recommend this backpack!

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Pringlesfordinner · 02/04/2024 11:25

I bought this backpack for all the things we need to take out with our toddler and I'm chuffed to bits with it so I had to share in case someone is looking for similar!

It comes in 30 or 20 litres and the 20 does us fine. My son is two and it can fit everything we need in it for a day out:

Nappies
Nappy sacks
Packet of wipes
Change of clothes
Mini sudocreme
Hand sanitiser
Emergency sticker book!
A toy
Waterproof trousers
Reins

It has two water bottles and a pocket at the bottom with a waterproof groundsheet in it. I'm going to swap it out for a bigger one we have. This would also be a fab pouch for a little change mat for younger babies.

And best of all! It has an integrated cooler compartment! I am beyond excited about that. No separate lunchbox, all the lunch, snacks and an ice pack go in the bottom compartment and if you don't need it it zips away to make more space in the rucksack.

I looove a good organised rucksack 🙌🏻

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PermanentIyExhaustedPigeon · 02/04/2024 11:25

What backpack?

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Pringlesfordinner · 02/04/2024 11:27

😂 🤦🏼‍♀️

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Pringlesfordinner · 02/04/2024 11:28

Oh dear god. Sorry about the massive link.

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TimeandMotion · 02/04/2024 11:31

Instead of pasting it into the text of the post you click on the link icon in a new post and put the link in the bottom box, with any shortened text you want in the top box.

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Pringlesfordinner · 02/04/2024 11:35

TimeandMotion · 02/04/2024 11:31

Instead of pasting it into the text of the post you click on the link icon in a new post and put the link in the bottom box, with any shortened text you want in the top box.

Thanks. Is it different in the app? I don't see a way to do that

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TimeandMotion · 02/04/2024 11:39

Pringlesfordinner · 02/04/2024 11:35

Thanks. Is it different in the app? I don't see a way to do that

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No idea, I only use the mobile site.

Thefutureisourownpath · 02/04/2024 11:40

@Pringlesfordinner would it be suitable for a school bag for secondary eg big enough for books etc? I’m looking for a decent school bag for my son? Thanks

Sturnidae · 02/04/2024 11:42

Ha I have that one too, and after I found it and decided to buy it I discovered that a friend already had it and another was planning to buy it 🤣

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Pringlesfordinner · 02/04/2024 11:42

Thefutureisourownpath · 02/04/2024 11:40

@Pringlesfordinner would it be suitable for a school bag for secondary eg big enough for books etc? I’m looking for a decent school bag for my son? Thanks

Remembering what my days at secondary were like, lugging so many books, I'd go for the 30 litre.

It has a laptop compartment (I've put nappies in it 😂) and a phone pocket on one strap

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Pringlesfordinner · 02/04/2024 11:43

Sturnidae · 02/04/2024 11:42

Ha I have that one too, and after I found it and decided to buy it I discovered that a friend already had it and another was planning to buy it 🤣

Yes! Spread the word 🙌🏻 it's such a good backpack

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Thefutureisourownpath · 02/04/2024 12:29

Thanks. I checked with my friend who is charge of D of E at school - and he says it is brilliant and the 30 L is also perfect as a day sack for D of E. So I’ve brought two - one for each of mine and delivery to local Asda! They were £17 each the 30 L so thanks for the recommendation that’s uni and a few years at secondary school covered. Almost tempted to have got one for myself!!

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Pringlesfordinner · 02/04/2024 12:58

Thefutureisourownpath · 02/04/2024 12:29

Thanks. I checked with my friend who is charge of D of E at school - and he says it is brilliant and the 30 L is also perfect as a day sack for D of E. So I’ve brought two - one for each of mine and delivery to local Asda! They were £17 each the 30 L so thanks for the recommendation that’s uni and a few years at secondary school covered. Almost tempted to have got one for myself!!

Fab! They are such good value. My own rucksack was nearly £100 and I think this one is just as good. Plus it's got that cooler compartment. Love it!

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Pringlesfordinner · 02/04/2024 13:03

Thefutureisourownpath · 02/04/2024 12:29

Thanks. I checked with my friend who is charge of D of E at school - and he says it is brilliant and the 30 L is also perfect as a day sack for D of E. So I’ve brought two - one for each of mine and delivery to local Asda! They were £17 each the 30 L so thanks for the recommendation that’s uni and a few years at secondary school covered. Almost tempted to have got one for myself!!

Oh be careful you're ordering the right one. If you want the one with the integrated lunch cooler, those are £39.99

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Thefutureisourownpath · 02/04/2024 13:33

I brought the £17 ones as school bags and d of e day sack. We have little cooler pouches that go on the top for day lunches and sack so the £17 litre for 30 litres is good for us. Plus they don’t have pack lunches at school.

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 02/04/2024 17:01

It's not my type of bag and I don't need it but I'll recommend it to SIL because she might like it when her now 5 month old gets older.

blackcherryconserve · 02/04/2024 18:50

It's out of stock OP!

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Pringlesfordinner · 02/04/2024 19:08

blackcherryconserve · 02/04/2024 18:50

It's out of stock OP!

Oh ffs 😂 🤦🏼‍♀️

Maybe I bought the last one 😬

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Noseybookworm · 02/04/2024 19:25

Out of stock and not showing any prices 😢

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Pringlesfordinner · 02/04/2024 20:04

The link for the 30 litre shows as in stock for me. I got the 20 litre in a really nice plummy/burgundy colour.

Apologies... incoming massive link again

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/hiking-backpack-nh-arpenaz-500-30-l-ice-compartment//R-p-309158?mc=8844404&c=grey&utmmterm=8844404-5045661&srsltid=AfmBOoqoFzZ45iDjozCaPF6O73RJl0D8CkYCv0-dp3tga2nqEW7Utd8bbs

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Gilead · 02/04/2024 22:18

That 20l one looks ideal for the back of my wheelchair, thank you!

ClemFandango1 · 02/04/2024 22:20

I also got a proper backpack for toddler shite because I was sick of lugging the change bag. Works really well and is comfortable.

peloton2024 · 02/04/2024 22:37

Oh that looks good - I go swimming outdoors in summer and having the groundsheet instead of taking a mini bath mat will be easier!

pleasecallmeback · 03/04/2024 10:35

The reviews aren't great though.

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