I fell in love with Baggallini bags last year when looking to replace my backpack. I usually travel with just a backpack so it had to be big enough for a few days worth of supplies. I also travel with all my work equipment, computer, camera, lenses, chargers, so those needed to fit as well. Top priority for me was having a laptop pocket for easy access in airport security. I ended up with their Granada backpack, and so the love affair began.
Baggallini was invented by two former flight attendants who couldn’t find luggage that was both practical and stylish. As a result, it’s designed by and for travelers with multiple functions, tons of pockets, and airport security in mind.
When they reached out to me about collaborating, I chose this Dallas Convertible Backpack for day-to-day. I swear I don’t have a backpack problem. But even when I’m home in Boston I always carry my camera (a bulky DSLR) and at least one other lens. I usually have two notebooks and two books as well. Because, you know, I might finish one and be at a loss.
Rather than walk lopsided with everything crammed into a shoulder bag, I wanted a small backpack. But it needed to be chic enough to bring into professional settings as I’m always out and about doing interviews and shooting with clients. The Dallas pack is the perfect marriage of chic and practical.
Somehow, Baggallini has conquered new feats of science when it comes to sizing. This is a small bag and looks forever thin and demure, no matter what I stuff in there. But as I said, I can fit my DSLR, an additional lens, two books and two notebooks. And as the title of my blog should tell you, I don’t read light.
There are a million pockets. The large front pocket with the turn clasp, an unenclosed pocket behind that, great for quickly stashing papers, a zip interior pocket, two pen holders and a phone pocket, and a large pocket that will hold a tablet or a large book. There’s a spot for everything.
One of the biggest perks of the Dallas is that it’s convertible. With just a zip-and-clip it transforms from a backpack to a shoulder bag and vice versa. This comes in SO handy when I’m in art museums or touring historic buildings which often don’t allow backpacks. Zip, clip, and breeze through security.
Another thing to note, I usually carry a small backpack like this inside my larger backpack when I travel. Then when I arrive at my destination I switch to the smaller bag. The Dallas rolls up quite tiny in my luggage with no damage to it. The bag is made of a durable nylon, so it’s also conveniently waterproof.
Baggallini also offers an extensive line of anti-theft bags. These include cut-proof straps, locking zippers, slash proof fabric panels, and RFID chips so your personal information can’t be scanned and stolen. As a frequent solo traveler, it’s great to know my Bagg has my back in foreign countries.
I was a Baggallini customer before they reached out to collaborate and I’ll continue to shop them after. They make a high-quality product that serves the needs of real, on-the-go women.
Please note, this post was sponsored by Baggallini, however, all opinions expressed are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Trends and Tolstoy!