Storksak travel bag review

If you read my last review on my Storksak Nappy Bag, you would know how obsessed I am with this brand! Much to my delight, they’ve expanded into even more than just nappy bags! Think travel bags, duffle bags, backpacks… the lot. 

Not only is the quality of their bags superb, they’re super spacious – and parents can never have enough space, trust me. The products now also come in a great range of colours, and I always receive tons of compliments when I’m using them! I’m always excited about practical products that look great, too. 

Storksak was created in 2003 by Melanie Marshall and Suzi Bergman, with the view to create a line of luxury baby changing bags which didn’t compromise style for function. They sure achieved that! Then, in 2006 Babymel London was established, aiming to offer parents thoughtfully designed, fashionable changing bags at an accessible price point.  Nine years on, Babymel is sold in more than 20 countries worldwide, bringing the brand incredible international recognition. 

When I asked the girls to help me out with trialling these bags, they were more than excited. Such little fashionistas – not to mention blog assistants in the making! We recently took the Storksak Duffle Travel Bag and the Babymel Backpacks on a trip to Canberra to put them to the ultimate test. An overnight trip AND a flight with kids – if the bags do well on this trip, they can handle anything. 

Storksak DUFFLE Bag $259.99

Hubby and I used the Duffle Bag for our luggage on the Canberra trip, as it’s a super lightweight bag that has a removable shoulder strap – ideal for budget airlines! Inside we discovered the hanging organiser that’s hidden within the bag. This was super convenient for us as we can pack, hang up, and use without unpacking. I love traveling but I hate the instant mess that comes with living out of a stuffed suitcase in hotel rooms! 

If you’re a frequent flier, this bag would work wonders, as it fits neatly in the overhead compartment of most planes. No need to check in your baggage.

The grab handle was great for getting it in and out of the car, and the expandable zipper means there’s a little extra space hiding for when you need it. The bag is water resistant, too, which is really handy with my two little spillers running around! It’s also great to know it won’t be ruined if you’re stuck in bad weather or anything – there’s nothing worse than getting caught in the rain with new arm candy. 

Babymel Backpacks $34.99

The girls took their new Babymel Zip and Zoe Backpacks on the trip, and they absolutely loved having their own luggage in their chosen designs. They felt like proper grown ups on a girly holiday, bless them.

They both mentioned how comfortable the bags were, as they come with padded shoulder straps and a grab handle at the top. The best bit for me as a Mum was how easy the bags are to clean. You can pop the bags in the machine on a cold wash and get rid of those lunch spills and pen marks in an instant. I’ll definitely be using these for school, holidays, sleepovers, and days out in the future! If they love carrying their own bags, it’s one less thing for Mum and Dad to worry about.

WIth all the talk of parabens and the dangers of plastics these days, I was so pleased to find out that the bags are Phthalate free. That means the nasties that are often added to plastic products to make them more flexible won’t be found in the Babymel backpacks – phew. I’m taking small steps to reduce the amount of harmful plastic in our lives, so products like this are fantastic. 

The girls just love them, and they’re obsessed with packing up into it before we go out. In Canberra, they managed to fit all their clothes and a couple of toys in, too, so space is certainly not an issue anymore. From a Mum’s perspective, the easy cleaning is an absolute winner for me. 

Check out Storksak HERE

Check out Babymel HERE