REASONS TO BUY
Holds a lot
Professional look
Fancy accents
REASONS TO AVOID
Uncomfortable shoulder strap
Higher price
Zipper trouble
The "New Yorker" by Charlie G Review
Classy looking bag with roomy interior but higher price
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Our Verdict
The “New Yorker” by Charlie G is a professional classy looking bag that holds your breast pump, accessories and so much more. This bag has exterior storage organization that rivals most of the competition with dual side pockets for pumps and insulation and a laptop slide pocket to keep it separated from potential liquid mishaps. The interior of the bag has pockets for accessories and personal items and a vast main compartment for work supplies and organizational mini bags. While we like this bag it is on the more expensive side and some users report quality control problems. But the company has good customer service and the attention to organization means you won't lose items in the vast void of an overstuffed bag.
Our Analysis and Test Results
Charlie G. Bags was started by Kristi Geronimo, a working mother, who in 2015 was “shocked” by the lack of available breast pump bags. Kristin wanted a quality option capable of holding everything in one place for pumping, work, and personal needs. She spent over a year creating “The New Yorker.”
Performance Comparison
Even the larger Spectra pump fits in the New Yorker and can be used in the bag.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Ease of Use
The New Yorker is easy to use with a place for everything and everything in its place. We didn't have any trouble with zippers or other closures and the pockets and insulated compartments work as well as expected.
We do think the shoulder body cross strap could be wider or padded as a full bag can cause shoulder strain.
The New Yorker has flashy hardware and zippers.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Quality
The Charlie G is durable nylon but lacks some structure which results in the bag “collapsing” when empty. The insulated pockets can sweat when overtime and the moisture bleed through the outside potentially getting other items wet. Some users experience zipper problems, but our zipper was fine. We do understand from others that the customer service is good and replacements and repairs have been offered for faulty products.
The New Yorker is the heaviest and largest bag in the review which can be both a hindrance and a blessing.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Weight/Bulk
The Charlie G is a large bag and rather heavy compared to the competition. The bag is 2.8 lbs which is twice the weight of the average bag and it is 2-inches longer and 1-inch wider than most of the competition. However, this larger size allows it to handle up to a 15-inch laptop with a case. The bag can fit everything you need for a full day, but it will be large and bulky.
Features
This bag has internal and external pockets that hold a variety of supplies from smartphones to a laptop. There are dual side pockets for a pump and accessories that are insulated to keep milk cool. This bag has a zippered outside pocket for personal items and a side pocket for a tablet and laptop. The bag comes with a dust cover and metal feet to keep it clean and looking fresh for years to come.
The New Yorker lives up to its name with a stylish look and features, like the gold metal feet, you'd expect to see in a professional, upscale New York environment.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Style
This bag is a classy bag that looks high-end and professional for working mother's in professional environments that demand more than a basic backpack. The bag is black nylon and has shiny gold hardware accents and label giving the illusion of a more expensive option. The bag has a wide shoulder/crossbody strap and two handles for toting or shoulder hold.
—Juliet Spurrier, MD and Wendy Schmitz
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