The Hideaway Carry-On Duffel

Mom of 3 here and I wanted to share a review of the new Hideaway Duffel, which my family has really loved!

I’m 6 weeks postpartum and haven’t been traveling yet, but this duffel was an EXCELLENT hospital bag. I wish I had something this organized for my older two because we threw everything into a weekender and every time we needed to access something we’d be digging through the bag to find it, which is not fun when you’re sleep deprived.

I’ve already done this a couple of times so I knew what to bring (personal items) and what not to bring (all the stuff the hospital will give you like diapers and disposable underwear) So here’s what I was able to pack into the duffel for my hospital stay for everyone.

For mom:

⁃ Wallet with ID and insurance card

⁃ Spectra S1 breast pump (not necessary but I prefer my own over the hospital ones)

⁃ Favorite snacks

⁃ 2 x nursing bras

⁃ 2 x robes for comfort

⁃ A change of clothes to go home in (something loose and comfy)

⁃ Headband and other accessories

⁃ Toiletries to fresh up - I just used the toiletries bag that came with it

⁃ Slippers for the shower

⁃ Phone charger and extension cable for it since the outlets are not close to the bed (very important)

For dad:

⁃ A hoodie cause it gets cold at night

⁃ A folder to put all the hospital paperwork in

⁃ Print out of birth plan to give to the delivery team

For baby:

⁃ Baby’s going home outfit

⁃ Baby blanket

⁃ Baby bonnet

The duffel fit everything into its compartments and…

I have way too many bags. I love buying them and having the perfect piece of luggage for a specific need. I really didn't think I needed this bag but boy am I so glad I got it because this is the bag I will be using from now on.

The game-changer: the configurable organization compartments are the best feature I've ever seen in a piece of luggage. Previously I used packing cubes for my 1 and 3 year-old, and by the end of the trip, everything would end up messy and strewn about. It would be difficult to find items, and forget it if you actually need something from a cube while you are traveling. The Hideaway's compartments kept everything organized for the entirety of the trip, even with multiple people grabbing items from it. The compartments made it ridiculously easy to pack, AND, it is removable so you can hang it up and have your own portable SHELVES?! Incredible. It was so easy to repack everything into this bag at the end of our trip that, for the first time ever (since having kids), we actually departed at the exact time that we had initially planned to leave.

I also love how intuitive it is to pack: it felt very natural to find a use for each compartment. The bag is simultaneously the Type-A packer's dream-come-true and the saving grace for someone who hates packing. I was able to meticulously pack the bag to my specifications on my own, and my husband was still able to find everything, or I was able to easily describe where any given item was. This, coupled with…