JuJuBe Zealous Backpack
The JuJuBe Zealous Backpack has 14 pockets and weighs 2.1 lb, per JuJuBe. A full-size backpack with 14 pockets, a light changing pad and a tech pocket at the top. It can be machine washed. It is sold in collaboration prints.
- $155List price
- 14Pockets
- 2.1 lbBag weight
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How the Zealous Backpack stacks up
Against the 111 diaper bag backpacks we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Above the typical range for diaper bag backpacks (9 to 13).
Within the typical range for diaper bag backpacks (1.8 lb to 2.6 lb).
Within the typical range for diaper bag backpacks ($78.99 to $189).
What sets the Zealous Backpack apart
Measured against the 111 diaper bag backpacks we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- Machine washable14 of the 54 diaper bag backpacks with this listed have it
- 13th most pocketsof the 63 diaper bag backpacks with it published: 14
- Weight: 2.1 lbin the middle half of the 70 diaper bag backpacks that publish it (1.8 lb to 2.6 lb)
Next to its closest matches
- Itzy Ritzy Eras Backpack Midi Diaper BagNext to it, the Zealous Backpack is 1 fewer pocket; 0.5 lb lighter; has machine washable (the Eras Backpack Midi Diaper Bag doesn't).
- Ubbi Fleuri All-Day Diaper BagNext to it, the Zealous Backpack is 2 more pockets.
- JuJuBe Everyday BackpackNext to it, the Zealous Backpack is 3 more pockets; 0.3 lb heavier.
Does the Zealous Backpack fit a personal-item size?
As listed, the Zealous Backpack measures 11 × 5 × 16 in. It is within every listed personal-item size below on all three sides.
| Airline | Listed size | Longest side | Middle side | Shortest side |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American, Spirit, Frontier, Allegiant | 18 × 14 × 8 in | 16 in: within 18 | 11 in: within 14 | 5 in: within 8 |
| JetBlue | 17 × 13 × 8 in | 16 in: within 17 | 11 in: within 13 | 5 in: within 8 |
Each side is checked against the matching side of the airline's published personal-item size, in inches as published. A soft bag can squeeze; a packed one may not.
What airlines say about diaper bags:
- American: “Diaper bags (1 per child)” Source
- Delta: “1 purse, briefcase, small backpack, belt bag, fanny pack, camera bag or diaper bag” Source
- JetBlue: “One diaper bag for lap infants” Source
- Frontier: “Adults with lap infants may bring a second personal item, like a diaper bag, at no charge” Source
- Allegiant: “Each fare-paying passenger traveling with an infant/child may travel with a diaper bag at no charge.” Source
- Breeze: “one (1) Infant bag per Infant, when traveling with an Infant;” Source
Quoted from each airline's page as of 2026-11-02.
Zealous Backpack: organization checklist
| Per JuJuBe | Diaper bag backpacks that list it | |
|---|---|---|
| Ways to carry | Backpack, Handheld | |
| Changing pad | Yes | 87 of 91 |
| Insulated pocket | Yes | 60 of 61 |
| Water-resistant | Yes | 55 of 55 |
| Machine washable | Yes | 15 of 56 |
Counts are of diaper bag backpacks whose maker says yes, out of those that say either way.
Listed features
- 14 pockets
- Pad included
- Machine washable
Worth checking
- Mostly sold in licensed prints
- Not listed by the maker: fabric
Where to buy the Zealous Backpack
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Full specs
| JuJuBe Zealous Backpack | |
|---|---|
| Type | Backpack |
| List price | $155 |
| Bag weight | 2.1 lb |
| Size | 11 × 5 × 16 in |
| Pockets | 14 |
| Insulated bottle pockets | 2 |
| Ways to carry | Backpack, Handheld |
| Changing pad included | Yes |
| Water-resistant or wipe-clean | Yes |
| Machine washable | Yes |
| Material | Water-resistant exterior; odor-resistant lining |
| Colors | 7 |
Compare the Zealous Backpack with
How each closest rival differs from the Zealous Backpack, from the makers' specs.
- Itzy RitzyEras Backpack Midi Diaper Bag15 pockets2.6 lb$159.99
- 1 more pocket
- 0.5 lb heavier
- $5 more
- UbbiFleuri All-Day Diaper Bag12 pockets$149$149.99
- 2 fewer pockets
- $5 less
- JuJuBeEveryday Backpack11 pockets1.8 lb$160
- 3 fewer pockets
- 0.3 lb lighter
- $5 more
- Itzy RitzyDream Convertible14 pockets2.8 lb$169.99
- 0.6 lb heavier
- $15 more
Zealous Backpack: questions answered
From JuJuBe's published specs, last checked 2026-11-10.
How many pockets does the JuJuBe Zealous Backpack have?
The maker lists 14 pockets, including 2 insulated bottle pockets. The Itzy Ritzy Boss Plus Backpack has the most of the backpacks we track, at 19.
How big is the JuJuBe Zealous Backpack?
About 11 × 5 × 16 in (width × depth × height). Empty, it weighs 2.1 lb. A typical day bag holds 4 to 6 diapers, a travel pack of wipes, a changing pad, one spare outfit, a bottle or snack, and a small wet bag for messes.
Does the JuJuBe Zealous Backpack come with a changing pad?
Yes, the maker includes a changing pad.
How do you clean the JuJuBe Zealous Backpack?
The outside is water-resistant or wipe-clean per the maker. It is machine washable. Follow the care label.
What's the difference between the JuJuBe Zealous Backpack and the Itzy Ritzy Eras Backpack Midi Diaper Bag?
By the maker specs, the Eras Backpack Midi Diaper Bag has more pockets (15 vs 14), the Zealous Backpack is lighter, the Zealous Backpack lists for $4.99 less. See them side by side.
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Where these specs come from
Last checked 2026-11-10. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.