Parental Unit

4.9/5.0 (68 Reviews)

$220

In Stock

Core Colors

Black Ballistic/Northwest Sky 200 Halcyon

Limited Edition Colors

Aubergine Ballistic/Ultraviolet 200 Halcyon

Raspberry Ballistic/Lemonade 200 Halcyon

Bordeaux 420 Spectron/Persimmon 210 Cerylon

Exterior Color: Aubergine

Interior Color: Ultraviolet

Material: Ballistic

Material: 200 Halcyon

Perfect Pairings

Wheelchair/Stroller Strap Want to connect your PU to a stoller or wheelchair? Add these straps! $11

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The diaper bag that does more than carry diapers. Skip the cutesy prints and keep the organization, with generous (but not excessive) built-in open-top organization and a curved design that molds to the body, staying comfortable throughout the day.

Two simple handles are located inside the zipper of the main compartment.
Front and back curved pockets open up accordion-style for easy access when you’re one-handed.
Three open-topped pockets inside each curved pocket, with enough room to store diapers, bottles, wet wipes, changing pads, etc., and keep them separated.
Straight zippered pockets on the front and back of your curved zippered pockets are more than enough room for your quick access P-W-K (phone-wallet-keys).
Generous main compartment features a zippered divider, so you can keep food and drink separate from your diaper-changing accessories.
Curved design means you can leave the bag open for quick access to a toy or a spit cloth. Zips closed if you need to store it or avoid bad weather.
10 O-rings for even more organization; one in each straight zippered pocket, two in each curved zippered pocket, and four in the main compartment.

Exterior

bluesign® certified High-Tenacity 2x2 Ballistic nylon

Interior

bluesign® and OEKO-TEX® certified 200 denier Halcyon/nylon ripstop

Exterior Zippers

5x #8 YKK Racquet-Coil Water-Repellant Zippers

Interior Divider Zipper

#5 YKK Vislon Molded Tooth Zippers

Hardware

Duraflex®, Nexus, and Woojin buckles and related components

Made In

Seattle, WA, USA

Parental Unit

$220

Lifetime Guarantee

We stand behind our work. If your bag ever develops a defect in materials or workmanship, we'll make it right so you can carry it with confidence for years to come.

60-Day Returns

Try your bag at home and make sure you like the fit, look, and organization. If it's not quite right, you can return it within 60 days for a refund or exchange.

Fast Shipping

We get your bag to you fast so you can start using it right away. Most in-stock orders ship the same or next business day.

Reviews

4.9

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars

Based on 68 reviews

Total 5 star reviews: 62 Total 4 star reviews: 3 Total 3 star reviews: 2 Total 2 star reviews: 1 Total 1 star reviews: 0

4.9

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars

Based on 68 reviews

Reviews Summary

Customers say this crossbody bag excels as a versatile everyday carry option beyond its intended purpose. Many reviews mention its exceptional organization with multiple pockets and compartments that keep items easily accessible. Users appreciate the durable construction and materials that withstand years of daily use. Common feedback includes praise for the comfortable strap and compact size that holds more than expected. While some note the bag can feel small when fully packed, most find it perfectly sized for organizing essentials. Frequent comments address its professional appearance that doesn't look like a typical diaper bag, making it suitable for work, travel, and various activities.

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Rebekah G.
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I recommend this product
Bought For Myself
Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Compact, Good Storage Size, Versatile
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
1 year ago
best bag I have ever bought.
As a blind person, I really appreciate the description area of the prodzct page, and it turned out just like i expected. This is the best bag I have ever bought
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Anne S.
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I recommend this product
Bought For Myself
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
4 years ago
Hope this comes back into production cycle
This bag has now become my every day carry. All the pockets help you organize the things you use a lot into easily accessible sections, and relegate rarely-used-but-needed items out of the way. Since I have items categorized and sorted away into the pockets, it leaves the main compartment clear and empty, ready to have things stuffed into it for toting. I use an Absolute Strap with it—since for me it has a "front" and a "back"—and it is comfortable even when I load the bag up (I do wish I could shorten the strap up a little bit more since the shape of corners of the bag adds some length). I especially like the outside clip on the back of the bag—the perfect place to clip your keys so you don't lose them at the bottom of the bag. My bag is Taiga halcyon with the dark crossthreads, which I find is a great neutral. I have gotten lots of compliments on this bag when I'm out and about!
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Mary R.
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I recommend this product
Bought For Myself
Product Standouts Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship, Good Storage Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
1 year ago
EDC
This has quickly become my Everyday Carry and I am not even a parent. Love the multiple pockets and crossbody style!
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Jen
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I recommend this product
Bought For Myself
Product Standouts Durable, High Quality Craftsmanship, Thoughtful Design
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
1 year ago
Long lasting
I have owned the Parental Unit for ten years and use it five or six days a week for work. I walk a mile to work, a mile home. Now, it doesn’t look as good as the day I got it in the mail, but it has mostly held its shape and shows minimal signs of wear. So 5 days a week times 52 weeks a year times 10 years, that’s 2600 days I put this bag to the test. As many times as I considered buying a new work bag, there’s just nothing out there as seemingly indestructible as this, with all the pockets I could ever need. This bag will outlast me, I’m afraid.
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Amy L.
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I recommend this product
Bought For Myself
Product Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Unique, Versatile, Durable, Easily Adjustable
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2 years ago
The Parental Unit is my favorite bag ever
I use the parental unit as an everyday carry. It is durable, comfortable to wear crossbody, and full of a ton of helpful pockets to keep me organized. I love bags and this is my favorite everyday carry ever. Please keep making them, Tom Bihn!
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