Ikea drömsäck alternative

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I tried to splash some water on the outside of the bag, and it appeared to be water-resistant. Whereas the DRÖMSÄCK converts its straps so you can use them either as a tote OR as a backpack, this one simply has the straps for both, which means more straps and bulkiness. This is not so for the Fjallraven, which has been around for years and has some hardcore devotees.

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While not marketed as a gym/beach bag, this convertible tote/backpack is probably the closest match we fcould find for the DRÖMSÄCK’s minimalist aesthetic.

It’s also waterproof, just like the DRÖMSÄCK, although the straps aren’t convertible, there’s simply two sets of them.

A perfectly placed side pocket here, space for a bottle there. Velcro always makes a bag feel cheaper. Instead, let me simply look at the IKEA DRÖMSÄCK Tote bag and explore if the tote is worth it for $20. When I held both bags together, they looked eerily similar! During my last trip to eat their Swedish meatballs, I was surprised by the bag options there!

Daily commutes, weekend trips and grocery shopping are all part of our every day. I could easily wipe away water droplets that didn't slide off the bag. I knew IKEA sometimes produces some travel items, like simple carry-on luggage, but it seems recently they have put out many more bags, including totes and backpacks.

On the outside, it has a slip pocket with a tiny round velcro closure. However, the zipped pocket won't be big enough for a giant cellphone like iPhone 12 Pro Max. Near the top of the tote, behind the main zipped closure flap, it has a card pocket tucked underneath that space. for more info.