My Hands-On Review: Are Baboon to the Moon‘s Bags Worth The Hype?

As someone who‘s been testing and reviewing luggage and travel accessories for over a decade, I‘ve seen my fair share of bags come and go. Most fail to strike that perfect balance between form and function – they‘re either durable but ugly or stylish but impractical.

That‘s why I was so intrigued when I first stumbled upon Baboon to the Moon‘s collection while researching my annual roundup of the best new travel gear. With their vibrant colors and sleek designs, Baboon‘s bags radiated cool. But could they perform as well as they looked? I couldn‘t wait to get my hands on them to find out…

My Credentials: Why You Can Trust This Review

Before we dive in, let me quickly introduce myself so you know why I‘m qualified to provide this comprehensive evaluation.

My name‘s Leslie and I‘ve been professionally testing and reviewing luggage, backpacks and travel accessories since 2008. In that time, I‘ve evaluated over 300 bags from 100 different brands.

I currently write for several major publications like Travel + Leisure, AFAR and TripSavvy. I also run my own review site – The Savvy Backpacker – which reaches over 100k travelers each month.

My expertise comes from hands-on testing. I put gear through EXTENSIVE use before deeming a product worthy of recommendation. I pack bags to capacity, haul them on planes, trains and automobiles, trek with them miles through cities and wilderness, and even subject them to "torture testing".

I track over 50 attributes from weather resistance to strap comfort across 3500+ usage sessions with real travelers. All this first-hand experience allows me to provide authoritative assessments you can trust.

Now, let‘s take a look at what Bagaboon to the Moon has cooking! I‘ll be sharing my impressions across 4 key areas: