Storksak
Alyssa Changing Bag
7.2/10 overall£180
A premium leather-and-nylon convertible backpack changing bag with nine pockets, a padded mat, and a matching insulated bottle bag.
The verdict
The Storksak Alyssa is a premium leather-and-nylon convertible backpack changing bag at £180, with nine pockets, a wide square-zip opening, and an included padded mat and bottle bag. It's best for parents wanting a bag that reads as a stylish backpack rather than an obvious baby bag — though at roughly double the price of similar-capacity bags, the premium is mostly the leather finish.
The Alyssa is Storksak's flagship convertible bag — a leather-and-nylon mix that converts between backpack (padded straps, padded back panel) and shoulder bag via a detachable leather strap. The main compartment opens via a wide square zip rather than a single top zip, so the full contents are visible and reachable at once rather than digging to the bottom, which is the main practical advantage over PacaPod's more structured pod-based layout.
Nine internal and external pockets cover the usual nappy/wipes/phone/keys split, and it ships with a padded, machine-washable changing mat plus a matching insulated bottle-and-food bag — both included rather than sold as add-ons, which some premium bags charge extra for. The outer is water-resistant rather than fully waterproof, with a wipe-clean lining, so spills need wiping promptly rather than shrugging off.
Against JoJo Maman Bébé's backpack changing bag, the Alyssa is a noticeably more structured, fashion-forward piece — genuine leather trim, more considered hardware — but at roughly double the price for broadly similar functional capacity. It's also heavier empty (0.9kg) than most canvas or nylon-only bags, which adds up once it's loaded with a mat, bottles, and nappies.
Best for parents who want a bag that reads as a normal stylish backpack rather than an obviously "baby" bag, and are willing to pay a premium for the leather finish and included accessories. For a bag that's mainly getting hauled around and occasionally dropped on a changing table floor, the PacaPod or Skip Hop options in this list offer similar organisation for less outlay.
Specs
- weight
- 0.9kg (empty)
- capacity
- 9 internal/external pockets
- material
- Leather and nylon blend
- dimensions
- H38 x W33 x D18cm
- wear_styles
- Backpack or shoulder bag (convertible strap)
- included_accessories
- Padded changing mat, insulated bottle/food bag
How we scored it
Organisation
Number and layout of pockets for bottles, nappies and your own things.
Wide square-zip opening shows the whole main compartment at once, unlike bags with a single narrow top zip.
Durability & Practicality
Wipe-clean fabric, stroller-strap fit and how it holds up to daily use.
Value for Money
What you get for the price versus comparable bags.
Roughly double the price of JoJo Maman Bébé's backpack bag for similar practical capacity — the premium is mostly the leather finish.
Weighted by importance for this category — see our editorial policy for how we test.
How it compares
| Vital BabyNappy Changing Bag |  |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £180 | About £25 | £75 | About £55 |
| Overall score | 7.2/10 | 6.9/10 | 7.3/10 | 8/10 |
| capacity | 9 internal/external pockets | — | 6 internal/external pockets | — |
| material | Leather and nylon blend | — | Water-resistant canvas with faux-leather trim | — |
| wear_styles | Backpack or shoulder bag (convertible strap) | — | Backpack, shoulder, cross-body, hand-held | — |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Storksak Alyssa worth the price?+
It's a genuinely premium piece — leather-and-nylon construction, a wide square-zip opening that shows the whole main compartment at once, and included accessories like a padded changing mat and insulated bottle bag. But at £180, roughly double JoJo Maman Bébé's backpack bag, the extra cost is mostly the leather finish and design.
Can the Storksak Alyssa be worn as a backpack or shoulder bag?+
Yes — it converts between a backpack, with padded straps and a padded back panel, and a shoulder bag via a detachable leather strap, giving flexibility depending on how you want to carry it and how full it is on a given day.
Is the Storksak Alyssa waterproof?+
It's water-resistant rather than fully waterproof, with a wipe-clean lining, so spills need wiping promptly rather than being left to run off. That's worth knowing if you're regularly caught out in the rain or carrying open bottles.
How much does the Storksak Alyssa weigh?+
It weighs 0.9kg empty, which is heavier than most canvas or nylon-only changing bags — worth factoring in once it's loaded with a padded changing mat, bottles, nappies and everything else for a day out.