Comments on: The Fathercraft Bag

By: Joshua T.

Joshua T. — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 22:21:05 +0000

You often hear about companies that stand by their product. I often wonder, do they really? In this case, the answer is a resounding — YES! A little over a year and a half ago I was about to become the primary caregiver to my first daughter (aka “The House Spouse”). I wanted a bag that was not only versatile and durable, but also didn’t make me feel like I was going into tactical combat nor walking in the set of “Clueless.” It seemed like those were my two options until I found Fathercraft. A modest messanger bag/backpack that has the capacity to carry everything you want for any situation or travel as light as you need when strolling around a museum.

Needless to say, this bag fit the bill. Then, fast forward a 1.5 years later to today (August 22, 2025). While running late for storytime at our local library with my bag slung over my shoulder, daughter in one hand, and water bottle in the other — the strap ripped as I was plopping everything down. I reached out to Fathercraft thinking that I could connect to a customer service rep in order to buy a new bag or send it in to get repaired. To my utter surprise the following happened:

1. Paul, the co-founder responded to my email a few hours later
2. Paul offered to personally help replace my bag and deliver it himself
3. Paul delivered the new bag as promised and didn’t ask for the old bag in exchange (though offered several times)

What can I say?! The bag has worked amazingly and will continue it’s utility as a messenger/backpack well after it carries all the baby supplies I need. I will continue to speak of Fathercraft’s resolve to stand by it’s product to any parent in the market for a first bag or a replacement bag that hasnt lived up to expectations.

You will not be disappointed.

By: Sho

Sho — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 01:48:26 +0000

My family went from 1-3 because of this crazy idea we had to foster and adopt two newborn babies 7 months apart. Ha ha ha ha! Silly us. This bag amazingly holds everything we need for three kids including toys, snacks, and school supplies for our homeschooled 5 year old AND a treat for mama every kid has toys for the car, things to chew on, sensory toys to relieve anxiety, and everything in between. I love all the possible ways to set up a changing station to-go as I often need extra outfits for the babies and swim gear for the big kid. Along with clips, you can easily attach extra things like poop bag dispensers or extra hand sanitizer as well as the all important fake car keys. I did have a bag clip break which was surprising, but fathercraft replaced the bag immediately and were so great! Love supporting this group as I have used their honest reviews and feedback in many of the products I’ve chosen in my home. Thank you guys!

By: Christine T

Christine T — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:01:41 +0000

My Daughter and SIL put this Fathercraft backpack on their baby registry so I ordered it for them. It was delivered to the wrong address. I rec’d notification it was delivered to my house and it showed the front porch of a different house. I called fathercraft and Paul answer the phone and was so nice and helpful immediately. He reached out to UPS and then he told me to file a claim with UPS and then UPS told me that the sender should file the claim it went back and forth, but the whole while Paul was just trying to help me get the bag as I told him it was a shower gift for my kids. He was so very helpful and it was so nice to have his help and support for 48 hours until the bag was re-delivered to my house. He was patient and always did what he said he was going to do and kept in close contact until the bag was in my hands! It was really the best customer service experience I’ve ever had.

By: Tommy Y

Tommy Y — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 20:28:40 +0000

This diaper bag is awesome. My wife originally got us a “pretty” diaper bag but it was not doing it for us. I had heard of this bag through the Fathercraft podcast and decided to try it out. It’s been phenomenal. So functional and purposefully spacious. You can tell that a lot of thought went into the design. It’s a quality product and will last for all the kiddos to come. Very happy with the purchase!!

By: Chad C

Chad C — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 21:42:51 +0000

I absolutely love the Father Craft Bag—it’s a game changer for parents on the go! This bag has truly thought of everything, from its spacious compartments to the practical, easy-to-reach design. I can pack everything I need for my kids and still have room for more. The insulated bottle holders are perfect for keeping drinks at the right temperature, and the sturdy, wipeable material makes cleaning up after spills a breeze. Plus, the straps are comfortable, so it’s easy to carry, even when fully loaded. It’s clear that this bag was designed with real parents in mind, offering both style and functionality. I’m always prepared for anything, and that peace of mind is priceless! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a reliable, durable, and well-thought-out diaper bag.

By: Russ P

Russ P — Mon, 27 May 2024 20:06:34 +0000

Superb design. I have always been a buff on high-end travel bags & camping gear. Now that I am a dad l’ve got this! The portable mini bag, what we call the “man cube”, goes everywhere with us!

By: Mandy

Mandy — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 23:12:11 +0000

Great bag! Was a gift and he loved it, using it and finds it very helpful as a new dad.

By: Kristan

Kristan — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 19:42:03 +0000

This is the holy grail of diaper bags. Kids need lots of stuff, and this bag can successfully handle it *all*. Changing pad? Check. Pockets on pockets? Check. A SEPARATE STORAGE CUBE? Check!

The bag is big (it sort of has to be, given what’s required to take a young child out in public), but I was amazed by how lightweight it felt while wearing it. It also gets huge points for versatility — I wear it as a backpack, my husband wears it as a messenger bag, and the storage cube gets sent off with the grandparents when our child asks to ride in grandpa’s truck on the way back from a family dinner.

The quick-release buckles are one of my favorite features. Fathercraft made it super easy to access the essentials for a quick diaper change or a snack. But there’s plenty of room for a jacket, blanket, coloring book, or lovey (all of which we have packed into this bag).

Finally, I don’t have any worries about the bag falling apart. It seems like it was built to last.

Would highly recommend!

By: Tim B

Tim B — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 19:13:34 +0000

The Fathercraft Diaper bag is terrific! We were worried that it was going to be too big, but the combination of lightweight material and versatility made it fit right into our day. My first trip with the bag was out to the children’s museum. It fit enough snacks, diapers, changes of clothes, and emergency toys we needed, and I barely even registered I was carrying it for half of our trip. One of my favorite features were the buckles for the messenger bag flap. They were easy to unfasten with one hand but durable enough for me never to have to worry that it would fly open as I chased my child down the hallway. I would definitely recommend this bag!

By: Britt

Britt — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 18:55:06 +0000

I bought the Fathercraft bag for my husband, and OMG, it’s awesome – we both love it! As parents to a 4-year-old and 1-year-old, we’ve tried a handful of diaper bags. But this one? Total holy grail. It’s stylish, great quality, super functional (inserts, zippers, & magnetic buckles in all the right places), and you can rock it as a backpack or messenger. It really seemed like the Fathercraft team thought of everything while designing this bag. If you’re on the hunt for the ultimate dad (and mom) bag that can carry all the things & be used for years to come, this is it. Highly recommend!