Carrying water bottles in parks - how?

[libertygirl]

How do we lug around water bottles and other necessities without renting a locker? I would like to carry a backpack with such stuff but what do we do with it while we ride?

Thanks

[206bones]

WDW is just about the only place that I wear one, but it makes the most sense to me. Mine has a spot to hold water bottles [my Brita]. I don't do the really wild rides so I don't have to worry about anything too drastic. It keeps my hands free for photography. :thumbsup2

[Maybelle]

I looked everywhere last spring for water bottle pouches with long straps to wear over our shoulders that would fit our brita bottles. Took a long time, but finally found them at Walgreens. Just slung them over mine and dd's shoulders and had it when we needed it without a problem. We did only fill dd's 1/2 way at a time though. DH has a bottle pouch on his fanny pack.

I have heard that the bottle pouch on the bagalinni (spelling??) messenger bag fits a brita bottle!

[rlovew]

I bring a backpack. I go on all the thrill rides and while I normally leave it with DH who doesn't ride when I am on my own I just stick one foot through the strap before I sit down on the few rides without a pouch to fit a backpack. I have never had it bother me on any of them.

Most of the rides I just place it on the seat beside us(they are bench seats).

[Hoosier Mom]

I saw the bottle carriers with the strap at Walmart near ladies accessories (umbrellas etc). I got a fannie pack that came with 2 water bottles and pouches to put them in. I really bought it because the fanny pack looks big enough to fit a couple diapers in. It was in the sporting good section of Walmart.

[tmt martins]

DW carries our Camelpac ladies backpack. It holds our water and all park essentials

[BethanyF]

we bought bottle holders at WDW. They are caribiner (sp?) style with a rubber Mickey head that fits around the neck of the bottle. You can clip it to your belt loop (or in my case I clipped it to the side of the small bag I was carrying). I think they were about $5 or $6 and they worked great. I know we will get a lot of use out of them this summer.

[jenelope]

I picked up a couple of Bottle Bandits (http://www.bisondesigns.com/catalog/bottle_bandit_2264240.htm) at REI before my last trip. It's a carabiner with an o-ring that fits around most water bottle necks. I clipped mine to the strap of my bag, but my friends clipped theirs to belt loops. It worked perfectly.

[Susiesnowflake]

My husb wears a fanny pack that holds 2 water bottles. He just adjusts it so that it's facing forward when we're on rides. We got it at LLBean years ago and use it all the time.

[ZoZo]

I use a different tactic. I have used water bottle holders before, but didn't like them because they either bang against your leg or become just one more thing to sling over my shoulder. I tried a backpack, but didn't want to carry one every day (and have had water bottles leak in backpacks before).

My solution? I just walk up to any CS restaurant and ask for a cup of ice water. Then I drink it and then toss the cup. That way, I get cold water and don't have to lug around a water bottle.

[BuzzNutt]

http://www.aquaclip.com/

This is what I use.

[Aisling]

I use a different tactic. I have used water bottle holders before, but didn't like them because they either bang against your leg or become just one more thing to sling over my shoulder. I tried a backpack, but didn't want to carry one every day (and have had water bottles leak in backpacks before).

My solution? I just walk up to any CS restaurant and ask for a cup of ice water. Then I drink it and then toss the cup. That way, I get cold water and don't have to lug around a water bottle.
ZoZo, how's the water at the park CSs? I know some places have the smelly water. If the water is good, I'm going to do what you do and just ask for icewater!

[babywewe]

i plan on having a small bag with me. I'll drink my water and keep the empty water bottle with me to refill at fountains. I'm going to bring those flavor drink packages so use in the water bottle to cover up any bad water taste!

[justplaingoofy]

We have two things that we use that we got through Disney... We usually only carry our tiny camera bag that holds our id, park tickets/room key, $, and credit card. Along with a bottle of water.

One is a bottle strap holder and is sold at the carts that sell water. They are about $3. It has a nylon cord that goes around the lip of the bottle and has a nylon (decorated with Disney stuff) that you can wear over your shoulder or across your chest. What I like about this is when you are through with your water it fold up very tiny so that you can stick it in your camera bag or even in your pocket.

The other is a nylon cover for a bottle that has a strap and a clip. You can carry is over the shoulder/ across the chest, or clip it to something. IT works great to keep things from condensating however, the downside is when you are finished with it, it is kinda odd what to do with it if you don't have something to put it in. Too big to go in pocket or camera bag.

[Andrea]

we have this really cool camera bag that my hubby mother gave to him for christmas a few years ago and it holds both cameras and extra film water bottles and other odds and ends

[bellelayne]

Hmmm well hopefully you can answer my question too. Someone told me that the rides have a place you can put your bag before going on the ride, like a cubby hole. But how much can you trust that if you have a camera in there?
Just wondering how safe that is and if those places to put bags exist? I don't want to go on a big ride thinking my bag will be safe with me on the ride!

[tink 2257]

I have a great tactic. I have my kids hold them!!! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[justplaingoofy]

The only "cubby" thing that I remember seeing a while ago was in Animal Kingdom at Kali River Rapids. It may be because you have the possibility of leaving there soaking wet. I don't remember seeing it there recently..

Anyone know of these "cubby" things? :confused3

[jenjo]

I picked up a couple of Bottle Bandits (http://www.bisondesigns.com/catalog/bottle_bandit_2264240.htm) at REI before my last trip. It's a carabiner with an o-ring that fits around most water bottle necks. I clipped mine to the strap of my bag, but my friends clipped theirs to belt loops. It worked perfectly.


I love this idea, but what is REI? Has anybody seen these anywhere else?


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[disneyjunkie]

I have a great tactic. I have my kids hold them!!! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2


I use the same tactic! :cheer2:

[WillCAD]

I carry all of my stuff either in my pockets or on my utility belt. Makes it easy to get on and off rides.
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[Twende]

Willcad

Thanks for the great ideas. I have been looking for a way to cut down what I carry in my fanny pack and your web belt just might do it! :thumbsup2

One thing I add to what I carry is a small flashlight. We have a member of the family with reduced eyesight and the extra light allows them to see menus at lowly lit places.

My biggest problem is I seem to be expected to carry everything that anyone might need. This includes bandages, chap sticks, sun screens, tissues, female necessities, power glide for feet, ponchos, tylenol and assorted meds, room keys, tickets, fast passes, camera, extra cards, batteries, sometimes a video camera, flashlight, Britta bottle, reading glasses, gum, assorted hard candies, bubbles, and of course Pal Mickey!

My family loves to load me up and then take photos so they can laugh at me later! :rotfl2:

[WillCAD]

Willcad

Thanks for the great ideas. I have been looking for a way to cut down what I carry in my fanny pack and your web belt just might do it! :thumbsup2

One thing I add to what I carry is a small flashlight. We have a member of the family with reduced eyesight and the extra light allows them to see menus at lowly lit places.

My biggest problem is I seem to be expected to carry everything that anyone might need. This includes bandages, chap sticks, sun screens, tissues, female necessities, power glide for feet, ponchos, tylenol and assorted meds, room keys, tickets, fast passes, camera, extra cards, batteries, sometimes a video camera, flashlight, Britta bottle, reading glasses, gum, assorted hard candies, bubbles, and of course Pal Mickey!

My family loves to load me up and then take photos so they can laugh at me later! :rotfl2:

Sounds like you need to make some utility belts for others in teh family and make them carry their own stuff!

[Twende]

:rotfl2: :rotfl: :lmao:

You are so correct but I have taken the role of pack mule for so long that I suspect they will buck and kick something fierce if I load them down! :teeth:

DH does carry windbreakers in a back pack when we go to Disney during colder months! :bounce:

[justplaingoofy]

Willcad

Thanks for the great ideas. I have been looking for a way to cut down what I carry in my fanny pack and your web belt just might do it! :thumbsup2

One thing I add to what I carry is a small flashlight. We have a member of the family with reduced eyesight and the extra light allows them to see menus at lowly lit places.

My biggest problem is I seem to be expected to carry everything that anyone might need. This includes bandages, chap sticks, sun screens, tissues, female necessities, power glide for feet, ponchos, tylenol and assorted meds, room keys, tickets, fast passes, camera, extra cards, batteries, sometimes a video camera, flashlight, Britta bottle, reading glasses, gum, assorted hard candies, bubbles, and of course Pal Mickey!

My family loves to load me up and then take photos so they can laugh at me later! :rotfl2:


:rotfl:

Where do you put the kitchen sink?... I say load up hubby with his carpenters belt... I bet the hammer holder could fit water, pouches could fit camera & chapstick :rotfl:

[littlele]

We just found the neatest thing to use on our next trip (two weeks away!)It is a backpack with a very small, soft cooler attached to the bottom. It really isn't much bigger than the backpack we usually carry with us (and it's has never been a problem on the rides) but now we can keep our water bottles cool too.

[Robindianne]

I love this idea, but what is REI? Has anybody seen these anywhere else?


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REI is a sports and rec store but they have an online store as well. It's at (you guessed it) rei dot com

OT but the flagship REI here in Seattle has a rockwall to climb. Very cool!

[leebee]

We always have a backpack with snacks, water bottles, ponchos, 1st aid stuff, etc. I usually take it on the rides with me, just put it on the floor of the ride and stick my foot through the strap or keep it on the seat beside/between us. I always keep passes, credit card, and cash in a fabric zip-close wallet that is just a bit bigger than the passes that I keep in my pocket, sometimes secured with a safety pin. Being that there is never anything truly valuable in the backpack, I have also chosen to leave the backpack in a stroller (when someone in our party has a stroller). Backpack has never disappeared, but I wouldn't recommend doing this unless you really are OK with possibly losing it and the contents.

The Kali River Rafts have a stash-spot in the middle of each raft that is big enough to hold several not-too full packs. There is a cover to theoretically keep everything dry, but that is debatable. I try to make sure that anything that could be water damaged (cameras, film, autograph books) are in zip lock bags inside the backpack, and have wrapped the pack in its own poncho sometimes!

[jenelope]

I love this idea, but what is REI? Has anybody seen these anywhere else?

I tried looking on the Bison Designs website for a list of dealers, but couldn't find anything. I've seen the Bottle Bandit listed on a couple of other outdoor and sports sites, but there doesn't seem to be anything specific. I suspect that stores that carry a lot of outdoor recreational equipment might have them. I'm sorry I couldn't be more help.

I think I took REI for granted and assumed that the chain was everywhere. I was kind of surprised by the big blank spots on their store location map. They do have the Bottle Bandit on their online store (Bison Designs Carabiner Bottle Holder (http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?storeId=8000&catalogId=40000008000&productId=47686494&parent_category_rn=10642126&vcat=REI_SEARCH)), but the shipping costs would be a mite high for a $4 water bottle holder!

[justplaingoofy]

After reading this thread I was inspired to make one.. I wouldn't mind spending the $5 on it, but couldn't justify spend another $7 to ship it.
It came out pretty good and thought I'd share it... only cost about $1 or less to make.

1-Rubber O-Ring I used 1 1/8" inner diameter, 1 5/15 outter diameter.
1-Clip (it looks like a rock climbing clips) 2"
1-round threaded keyring (sturdy ones not real thin)

Thread the o-ring through the keyring and clip the keyring onto the clip. You can clip it onto a bag or yourself... Also you can attach your car keys to it.


I also got a little more involved and made another one that instead of using the keyring I used a peice of nylon (like a landyard) and sewed a loop, then used matches so melt the nylon so it wouldn't frey.
Looks like this:

http://www.lazerdesigns.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Product_Code=WTHY&Screen=PROD&Category_Code=WT

[adhelove]

we have been there 9 times & clear backpacks are the way to go. let your spouse carry one also if need be.

[justplaingoofy]

I just went to Walmart to get another clip to make another one of those bottle holders and found in the sporting goods section.,.. Around where they have walking stuff...

ITs a water bottle holder w/ clip.. $2.44 :banana: :banana:

Didn't bother making another one.. $2.44!!!

[katied]

Any idea how well these Wal-Mart type clips work? I'm trying my best to plan so DNiece and DNephew carry their own things, and since we're going in September, water will be critical. But DH seems to think that DNephew (age 8) will manage to lauch the bottle from the holder, injuring others, and generally causing problems (he is a bit hyper). Any thoughts? I can't seem to find any kid's fanny packs which hold water, and he's way too small for an adult size.

[Minnietta]

Here is also a link to a Samsonite water bottle clip. I found one at the airport on the way to DisneyWorld and used it every day, clips on anything and is so handy. Love it!

http://www.etravelergear.com/samwatbothol.html

[justplaingoofy]

Here is also a link to a Samsonite water bottle clip. I found one at the airport on the way to DisneyWorld and used it every day, clips on anything and is so handy. Love it!

http://www.etravelergear.com/samwatbothol.html


That one looks exactly like the one I got at Walmart! minus the word Samsonite on it... I was looking for a picture to post it, but couldn't find one. If anyone is looking for it, it is in the sporting good sectio n $2.44.

[littleladykaty]

I just got an Overland Messenger "Donner" bag...it has a pocket on each side specifically to hold water bottles...it's a really cute bag with lots of pockets and organzier type stuff!!! :)

[Priorityonecb]

For carrying around our "stuff" I have my Travelon messenger style bag that I love, love, love!

For our water bottle, I have a lanyard that we bought at Disneyland years ago and have been using ever since. We also buy one water bottle and share it between the four of us, so it doesn't last long enough to bother us as we are walking around and it doesn't have time to get warm.

[ZoZo]

ZoZo, how's the water at the park CSs? I know some places have the smelly water. If the water is good, I'm going to do what you do and just ask for icewater!

I find that the water from the fountains has an unpleasant taste - it's tap water (plus, depending on the time of year, it's warm). But the water you get from the restaurants is fine, plus it's cold.

I lived in Florida for a year and didn't like the taste of the tap water (bought bottled water to drink or used a Brita pitcher at home). Some people don't mind the tap water, but I didn't like it. I live in Washington state now, and drink the tap water here - it's very neutral.

[justplaingoofy]

Re: the taste of the water....

I remember a post a while back that said brita make s small sport bottle size bottles with filters in them...

Don't know why that stuck in my head, and I think I remember someone mentioning it could be purchased at Target???

[WillCAD]

Re: the taste of the water....

I remember a post a while back that said brita make s small sport bottle size bottles with filters in them...

Don't know why that stuck in my head, and I think I remember someone mentioning it could be purchased at Target???

The bottles you refer to are called Brita Fill and Go. They have been discontinued, but if you shop around sometimes you can still find them. Check eBay.

[aubriee]

Re: the taste of the water....

I remember a post a while back that said brita make s small sport bottle size bottles with filters in them...

Don't know why that stuck in my head, and I think I remember someone mentioning it could be purchased at Target???

I found some the other day at Wal Mart, back where they have the water purificator stuff. I didn't buy them because I have some I bought last year and still have some of the filters for them. Will, I didn't know they were being discontinued. Our Wal Mart has quite a few of them. Maybe Brita is coming back out with them again.

[STEAMBOAT209]

I do carry a backpack with our water bottles and all the other items that you tote around in the parks. I found a insulated small bag fits 4 water bottles, I keep that inside the backpack ( keeps them good and cold ). While on the rides I position the backpack on the floor of the ride and looping my legs through the straps. Not a problem for all the big rids, even Rock N' Roller Coaster.

[GraysMom]

DH and I use a Camelbak to lug our water and stuff around the parks. They come in various sizes, depending on how large/small a pack you need. The one we usually take has a removable water bladder that we partially fill with bottled water and freeze the night before. The next morning we add more cold bottled water to fill up the bladder and put it in the special compartment of the backpack. It has a straw-like hose with a valve at the end so you can just twist the valve and take a sip as you walk along. No caps to lose. We put all of our other necessities in the main compartment (anything that can't get wet gets ziploc bagged first) or the small outside pocket (for things we need often). There's even a nylon zip cord on the outside that we use to hold our hats/jackets. We've taken it on all the rides (except EE) and we just put our feet through the straps to hold it down.

GraysMom