Review & Giveaway: O'Yikes! Messenger Bag

I travel quite a bit. Yes, I am a stay at home mom, but I admit it. I am addicted to traveling. My friend, Laurie, thinks that I have ADD. I am not going to deny or confirm that. I have never been diagnosed, yet for some reason, I cannot seem to sit still in one spot for any given period of time. LOL!

Whether I travel 30 minutes to buy groceries, 6 hours to visit friends and the in-laws, or 12 hours to my family in Texas, I need the proper travel gear. I have tried out a regular diaper bag for all the kids’ needs, drinks, snacks, etc., but what about mommy’s laptop, magazines and miscellaneous things needed during those travels? I used to have a diaper bag, my camera bag, a laptop bag and we seemed to feel as if we needed a U-Haul just to travel here and there.

Recently I was given the opportunity to try out a set of bags from O Yikes! and all I have to say is “Where have you been all my life?!” I received the 9.2.5 Purple Grape Messenger Bag and this amazing set (yes, I said SET) of bags ws JUST what I have been looking for and desiring for so long! I like to have a diaper bag, yet I would love to have a laptop bag for travels. Wait. I can have those all in one? Yup!

O Yikes! bags are designed for active people on the go. As the name implies, the 9.2.5 was created to keep up with a “traditional” work day of 9 to 5. The 9.2.5 includes the larger Messenger bag, laptop sleeve, and accessory case. The Messenger bag is equipped with multiple pockets to carry cell phones, mp3s, and pdas. The laptop sleeve is designed as either an insert sleeve to keep your computer safe in the larger Messenger bag or as a standalone portable laptop tote. The accessory case is perfect for keeping your memory sticks and post it notes organized. The laptop sleeve can hold up to a 15.4″ laptop. All products can be purchased separately. The 9.2.5 is an ideal work, school, and overall “do it all” bag.

Here are some images and a walk through video of what you receive with the 9.2.5 Messenger Bag.

For my birthday on February 19^th, I just traveled to visit my dear friend, Laurie, and I had the best option for organizing my travel needs. Of course, I had to pack my laptop, cameras, Vlog camera, along with my Nintendo DS to play when I was in the mood for a brain challenge (yes, this tends to happen from time to time ) I was SO excited to put the 9.2.5 Purple Grape Messenger Bag to its full testing potential, and this is just what I did! I packed my regular suitcase, but in my 9.2.5 Purple Grape Messenger Bag, I was able to fit my laptop, charging cables, digital camera, Vlog camera, Nintendo DS, games, magazines, wallet and so much more. Was my bag heavy? You would think so, but the shoulder strap was amazingly comfortable! The shoulder strap has a padded grip on it, so it easily stayed on my shoulder as I was whipping in and out of the crowd in the Chicago O’Hare airport. The 9.2.5 Purple Grape Messenger Bag was a breeze to get in to while I was on the flight and I had more compliments on it all throughout my trip.

I cannot begin to think about the miles that my 9.2.5 Messenger Bag got this past week, but I do know that the miles that were put on it were very well tested and very much appreciated! The thing that I love the most about the O Yikes! 9.2.5 Purple Grape Messenger Bag is that I can use the bag as my laptop and travel bags, but when we are out with the kids, it easily is used as a diaper bag. I am in LOVE with the storage and the storage accessibility of the 9.2.5 Purple Grape Messenger Bag.

I read that the O Yikes! products are designed for active people on the go, and this is just what it is. I am very amazed at the durability and quality of the bags themselves. There are basically three bags that come in this ’set’ and they are great to use standalone, or together. Those that know me in real life, and even some of you ‘online’, will know that I am an organizational nut. The 9.2.5 Purple Grape Messenger Bag helps my fetish of staying organized, while still being in style.

After my travels this past week, putting the O Yikes! bags to the full potential test, I am SO utterly impressed with everything about this bag that I am giving you, my readers, a 15% discount so that you can purchase and love a messenger bag of your own.

At check out, enter code: DOT15 when you place an order. This will automatically discount 15% off your purchase.

How would you like to win a 9.2.5 Messenger Bag?

HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO DO!

• Visit http://www.oyikes.com/ 
• Post to us your favorite style/color and what you would use the bag for.
  I love to use mine for travel and to carry my laptop in!

For extra entries:  

• Twitter the giveaway (leave link on comment entry)
• Blog about this giveaway (leave link on comment entry) 
• Email friends about this giveaway

Just the little tidbits about entries and what not

• Please be sure to leave your email address so I can contact the winner.
• Winner will be chosen at RANDOM and backed up by post content, so be sure to post something other than ‘pick me’
• ONE (1) Winner will receive a 9.2.5 Messenger Bag in the color of their choice.
• Winner will be contacted via Email. If no response in 2 days, another winner will be drawn