Trunki Paddlepak Review

Ever since the older kids started back at school, my toddler and I have started doing little activities in the mornings, including swimming. So when the fabulous Trunki offered the chance to review one of their Paddlepak Swimming bags, we got pretty excited.

We were able to choose the one we liked the most and seen as Annabelle really doesn’t care that much at the moment, her big sister decided to help me choose {it wasn’t easy!} but we finally decided on Inky the Octopus:

A Paddlepak is basically a lightweight, waterproof backpack that is perfect for taking out and about, whether it be to the beach, the local park and even to the local swimmers. Once Inky arrived I have to say I was really impressed at how well made it looked and how lightweight it was.

Seeing the padded mesh back & shoulders, making it nice and breathable when on my toddlers back and not to mention the overall lightweight nature of the Paddlepak, I knew my toddler wouldn’t mind having this on her back when we popped out.

One thing I had never seen before in a product like this was the roll-to-close with a little clip. This is basically to prevent anything wet from getting out and vice versa. I really like this roll to close method, plus I love how it also makes the paddlepak ‘puff’ out, making Inky look like a proper puffy Sea creature.

Meet Inky the Paddlepak Pal

The Paddlepak at first glance doesn’t very spacious. But that’s what is so fabulously deceiving about it. It fits LOADS! I could easily fit in Annabelle’s cloth swim nappy, swimsuit, hooded towel and armbands, with room to spare.

However, this was just going onto the back of a toddler so I just put in her armbands, swim nappy and swimsuit for her to carry.

When I put the paddlepak onto Annabelle’s back I loved how easy it was to adjust the straps. On some backpacks, the straps can be quite a nuisance to adjust, but these adjusted with ease.

One thing I would say that the paddlepak could have to make it amazing is a chest strap. It would certainly prevent the straps from slipping off her shoulders.

Along with the features I have mentioned already, I loved that this product had so many. Everything had been thought of, reflective panels on the straps {very handy – especially with the darker nights coming in}.

The wee goggle grip that you can hang your sunglasses through or goggles from. And it even has a handy little dry zip pocket, perfect for storing anything from hair bobbles to small toys. 

Overall thoughts on the Trunki Paddlepak

Annabelle loves to carry bags on her back. And I really love how much use she will get out of her Inky Paddlepak. Mainly because the straps leave lots of room for growth. I can see Inky joining her for her lots of swim visits, beach & park trips and even her first days at nursery and pre-school.

Trunki have so many unique and funky designs that there really is something there to suit everyone. I personally found it very hard to choose, but I think we chose the perfect Paddlepak companion for Annabelle.

The Trunki Inky Paddlepak costs £19.99 and can be purchased from the Trunki website. Feel free to check it out there are also lots of other fun designs to choose from.

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Disclaimer: I was sent this product for the purpose of my review. All thoughts, opinions and photographs are my own.