28
Sep
2009

Introducing The New Alpha Sherpa: Review and GIVEAWAY!

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Manitoba’s Baby Sherpa, has introduced a new backpack called ALPHA SHERPA. While this heavy-duty bag was specifically designed for families on the go with little ones in tow, it also is a versatile bag for everyone from teens to senior citizens. Now that my youngest child is almost two years old, I figured I was ready to ditch the diaper bag and give the ALPHA SHERPA a shot at being our family’s tote bag of choice. Inaugural mission: a day at the beach.

Fitting

Initially, my first thought was that the fitting instructions were pretty complicated(there are 9 steps!). But, after I figured out how to get the hip belt across my hips (and not directly under my boobs!), I was able to take advantage of the ergonomic design. It was a good fit and I certainly didn’t look like I was carrying a diaper bag.

Features

I then began the task of loading up for the day. Exploring all the features of the ALPHA SHERPA was a lot of fun. I was happy to pack our picnic lunch and snacks in the integrated soft-sided cooler, which eliminated the need to bring a traditional cooler. I used the insulated bottle holder to pack milk for the kids and put an additional bottle of water in the mesh holder. I then added towels, bathing suits, diapers, extra clothes and hats in the main compartment.

There is no shortage of space for personal gear with individual, zippered pouches for my cell phone, digital camera, sunscreen and wallet. One of my favourite features was the key retriever; great peace of mind when you’re at the beach… my keys weren’t going anywhere! I decided to use two karabiners to hook some pails and shovels to the D-rings and then I slipped our beach umbrella through the open pouch on the front of the bag.

When it was fully loaded, I was carrying almost 30 pounds (yes, I weighed myself) and I managed it comfortably as we made the trek from the parking lot to the beach. As soon as we hit the sand, everyone’s shoes came off and I hung all four pairs from the bungee X for the remainder of the day. Though I didn’t feel the need to cart my notebook to the surf, I was pleasantly surprised when I opened the laptop sleeve and found a change pad that I used both as a seat on the sand AND a place to change my daughter.

Style

The ALPHA SHERPA is a great looking hiking pack that hides all the parent essentials that usually have to be toted around in a diaper bag. The most telling evidence of the SHERPA’s style is that my husband can’t wait to steal it for himself, and not just for use when he’s on Daddy duty.

The ALPHA SHERPA bills itself as “the first total parent hybrid diaper and laptop bag”. It truly is a hybrid, offering parent-focused versatility in a smart, comfortable design. I was impressed by the SHERPA’s sheer carrying potential, its well-thought-out organization, and its gender-friendly style. It had definitely earned its new place as our family’s go-to tote for family outings.

To receive 20% AND free shipping off use code Blog20 until Oct. 31, 2009.

Baby Sherpa is offered one(1) Growing Your Baby Reader the opportunity to win an Alpha Sherpa Backpack.

Congratulations to our reader Vickie!

Thank you to the blogs that blogged about our giveaway:

There Are 79 Responses So Far. »

  1. Comment by Carol on 28 September 2009:

    I really appreciate this bag because we do a lot of hiking and birding with our little one, and this bag can stash our baby’s needs as well as our supplies. Really attractive bag, one my hubby would be happy to wear too. Thanks for the chance to win!

  2. Comment by Carol on 28 September 2009:

    I follow on Twitter (cdziuba) and tweeted http://twitter.com/cdziuba/status/4439246432

  3. Comment by Carol on 28 September 2009:

    blogged http://ceeceeblogger.blogspot.com/2009/09/new-alpha-sherpa-giveaway.html

  4. Comment by Jill L on 28 September 2009:

    I love the built in cooler. We have started hiking and the kids are always needing something cool. This is a great way to condense all of our needs.

  5. Comment by Heather Diotte on 28 September 2009:

    I LOVE the fact that it has room for everything from mobile devices and media players to lunches and laptops!!

    roxxyroller(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  6. Comment by Heather Diotte on 28 September 2009:

    I own CoolCanucks.ca, which is a Canadian Contest and Freebie site. This giveaway is shared here:

    http://forum.coolcanucks.ca/24418-growing-your-baby-baby-sherpa-giveaway-oct4-canada#post125282

    roxxyroller(at)hotmail(dot)com

    Canadian Contests, Freebies, Coupons, Deals, Games and Chat – join us at http://forum.coolcanucks.ca/

  7. Comment by Heather Diotte on 28 September 2009:

    I follow on Twitter as coolcanucks

    roxxyroller(at)hotmail(dot)com

    Canadian Contests, Freebies, Coupons, Deals, Games and Chat – join us at http://forum.coolcanucks.ca/

  8. Comment by Heather Diotte on 28 September 2009:

    I tweeted!!

    http://twitter.com/coolcanucks/status/4442606788

    roxxyroller(at)hotmail(dot)com

    Canadian Contests, Freebies, Coupons, Deals, Games and Chat – join us at http://forum.coolcanucks.ca/

  9. Comment by Susan on 28 September 2009:

    I really like the idea of the built in cooler and that it has lots of room.

  10. Comment by susan varney on 28 September 2009:

    everything fits mverno@roadrunner.com

  11. Comment by Josie Fiorda on 28 September 2009:

    I love that it has a built in cooler and compartments for everything! Great giveaway!

    josiefiorda@yahoo.ca

  12. Comment by Josie Fiorda on 28 September 2009:

    I subscribe

    josiefiorda@yahoo.ca

  13. Comment by moncia jensen on 28 September 2009:

    I LOVE THAT IT CAN FIT PRETTY MUCH EVERYTHING BUT THE KITCHEN SINK! WITH 2 KIDS AND A HUBBIE EVERYWHERE WE GO I FEEL LIKE I HAVE TO PACK A SUITCASE!!

  14. Comment by Margaret Smith on 28 September 2009:

    I really love that it has a soft sided cooler. Thanks so much.

  15. Comment by brittney on 28 September 2009:

    i love that it has a ton of compartments for just about everything

  16. Comment by Mike C on 29 September 2009:

    My last backpack gave me such bad back pain. This looks like it would be a pleasure to carry.

  17. Comment by Monique Rizzo on 29 September 2009:

    Perfect for our allergic family!! Thanks for the chance.
    mogrill@comcast.net

  18. Comment by Linda Lansford on 29 September 2009:

    I like that it is weather resistant

  19. Comment by L.D. on 29 September 2009:

    I love that it is versatile for even a teenager to use. I think it is good looking and I like that it has a separate area for things like cell phones. I also saw that you can get the insulated pocket for the baby bottle.

  20. Comment by Lisa Witherspoon on 29 September 2009:

    I love this bag because of all of the storage compartments, and the built in cooler. Very handy!

  21. Comment by Linda Chaput on 29 September 2009:

    This looks like a great one.

  22. Comment by Ethel on 30 September 2009:

    This bag is just perfect. I love the size. I’m gonna have another baby in 2 weeks, so I need a diaper bag that’s enough for 2 kids on diapers. I love that this has a lot of compartments and the built in Cooler.

    luvtosave at gmail.com

  23. Comment by Ethel on 30 September 2009:

    twitter follower and tweeted
    http://twitter.com/Luv_to_Save/status/4515560440

  24. Comment by Lisa on 1 October 2009:

    What I like best? The pockets–and that there is a place for my stuff, not just my kids’! Thanks!

  25. Comment by Wehaf on 3 October 2009:

    I love that it is ergonomic, so it won’t be hard on my shoulders.

  26. Comment by Lisa on 3 October 2009:

    I love how roomy it is, I carry a lot of items in my diaper bag & this looks like it can carry stuff for the whole family!

  27. Comment by Alison on 3 October 2009:

    I think this would be a wonderful gift for the parents of the baby that I am carrying. I know how useful a backpack like this was when my kids were younger. You need ROOM, and it being ergonomic is awesome. :D

    THANKS!

  28. Comment by Alison on 3 October 2009:

    Following you on Twitter (under surroali). :D

  29. Comment by AMY on 3 October 2009:

    I like the ergonomic design best

  30. Comment by Aisling on 3 October 2009:

    I like the way it’s designed with waist, sternum strap and ergonomically designed padded shoulder straps.

  31. Comment by Julie L on 3 October 2009:

    I like the fact that the backpack is multifunctional

    and looks like it is very well made.

  32. Comment by Thom Lightle on 3 October 2009:

    As a man, I would feel better carrying a backpack rather than a diaper bag.

  33. Comment by lea on 3 October 2009:

    My fave feature is that it has a soft-sided storage cooler, I no longer have to bring ice packs for bottles!

  34. Comment by Paula H on 3 October 2009:

    I like the insulated drink holder. The cooler is great, too.

  35. Comment by Paula H on 3 October 2009:

    I follow you on Twitter- ksh123

  36. Comment by John Rasmussen on 3 October 2009:

    this would be great for all of the odds and ends that we need to carry.

  37. Comment by Sherri B. on 3 October 2009:

    I love the amount of stuff that you can fit in it! Super! Nice to be able to actually only have to carry one bag with all of your stuff in it! Thanks!

    sherri419 at gmail dot com

  38. Comment by shawna on 3 October 2009:

    I love the insulated bottle holder!

  39. Comment by Bambi M on 3 October 2009:

    I like that it has space for everything, and that it has reflective tape! It sounds silly, but we always have to put tape on our other backpacks. Having it done already makes me much happier!

  40. Comment by Chrysa on 3 October 2009:

    I love that you wear it on your back. I babysit my nephew three days a week and he just has a shoulder diaper bag. I HATE carrying that on my shoulder to the park – it’s so uncomfortable!

  41. Comment by Chrysa on 3 October 2009:

    I tweeted http://twitter.com/ThriftyJinxy/status/4594858179

  42. Comment by Chrysa on 3 October 2009:

    I blogged about your giveaway here: http://winwithjinxy.blogspot.com/2009/10/enter-to-win-alpha-sherpa-backpack.html

  43. Comment by sheri on 4 October 2009:

    I like that it has a place for your laptop!

  44. Comment by Sheila Hickmon on 4 October 2009:

    I really like the built in cooler. There are always times when we are out that my kiddos want something cold and we dont have anything cold! This thing rocks!
    Thanks!

  45. Comment by Sheila Hickmon on 4 October 2009:

    I follow you on twitter as mom2anutball!

  46. Comment by christa marteny on 4 October 2009:

    the builtin cooler helps for many things inc. meds.that your children my need when gone for the day

  47. Comment by Kara on 4 October 2009:

    I like the back pack style as the others fall off my shoulder all the time. I like the visibility too.

  48. Comment by Kara on 4 October 2009:

    I follow you on twitter

  49. Comment by Candie L on 4 October 2009:

    I like that it comes with a cooler. thank you

  50. Comment by angela m on 4 October 2009:

    i love that it has so many different pockets and that it comes with a cooler…i also like the style
    thanks

  51. Comment by angela m on 4 October 2009:

    i follow you on twitter as
    flower_child_23

  52. Comment by Pamela S on 4 October 2009:

    I love all the external pockets and that it doesn’t look like a “diaper” bag. Thanks so much! pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net

  53. Comment by Sarah Z on 4 October 2009:

    Love that you can use as a laptop bag!

  54. Comment by Gloria on 4 October 2009:

    I like that it has so many compartments for everything you would possibly need! It’s great!

  55. Comment by Gloria on 4 October 2009:

    http://kngmckellar-glorias.blogspot.com/2009/10/httpwwwgrowingyourbabycom20090928introd.html

    blogged

  56. Comment by Gloria on 4 October 2009:

    http://twitter.com/kngmckellar/status/4606625035

    tweeted

  57. Comment by Sonya on 4 October 2009:

    I love that it’s something my hubby would wear!

  58. Comment by Sarah C on 4 October 2009:

    I love the insulated bottle holder. That’s such a fantastic idea!

  59. Comment by Sarah C on 4 October 2009:

    Twitter follower soluckyducky

  60. Comment by Pat on 4 October 2009:

    I love that there are replacement and optional accessories available.

  61. Comment by Nikki on 4 October 2009:

    I really like the built in cooler, but it’s roominess is really great too

  62. Comment by kathy pease on 4 October 2009:

    i love the # Insulated beverage holder
    # water bottle holder thats so great we always carry water and juice

  63. Comment by kathy pease on 4 October 2009:

    http://twitter.com/klp1965/status/4612753379

  64. Comment by Danielle on 4 October 2009:

    I would love to win this!!!

  65. Comment by Vickie on 4 October 2009:

    it would be great for my twins!

  66. Comment by Marjorie Whitney on 4 October 2009:

    I love that there are so many pouches. It would help me to organize better than I do now because my bag doesn’t have sections or pouches.

  67. Comment by Jennifer Jozwiak on 4 October 2009:

    this would be great for me and my little one’s stuff!

  68. Comment by LeeAnn P. on 4 October 2009:

    I love that it has a soft-sided cooler integraed in the pack! this would be so perfect for the kids and me on all of our outings. I hate carring a bag as I like to be hands free when out alone wih the kiddos!

  69. Comment by LeeAnn P. on 4 October 2009:

    tweeted
    http://twitter.com/murphykatt/status/4614565542
    murphykatt[at]yahoo[dot]com

  70. Comment by Jason Silvia on 4 October 2009:

    The built in cooler would be great to have.

  71. Comment by Jay F. on 4 October 2009:

    I like that they have the laptop section and room for other electronics like cameras.

  72. Comment by Sand on 4 October 2009:

    I like that it fits most 14 inch laptops, that’s useful!

  73. Comment by Bridget Combs on 4 October 2009:

    I love that it has a Padded Laptop backpack-and a
    Cooler soft-sided storage for snacks & beverages

  74. Comment by reeva on 4 October 2009:

    i like that it has a laptop section ..i love the built in cooler..you can pack a lot of stuff in there

  75. Comment by Donna K on 4 October 2009:

    I like its well-thought-out organization

  76. Comment by Donna K on 4 October 2009:

    I follow you on twitter. (donnak4)

  77. Comment by Gianna on 5 October 2009:

    It has a built in cooler :)

  78. Comment by Michelle on 5 October 2009:

    I love the fact that it is so versatile!

  79. Comment by Lily Kwan on 5 October 2009:

    I like how the Alpha Sherpa Backpack has a built in cooler.

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