Ladies...need bag suggestions please!!

[Disney71]

So, as I am exploring the vast knowledge base of the Disboards, DH says to me "why are you looking at more bags - why do we have to buy a new bag every year for our trip?".... And he has a point, :laughing:

Last year I after much reading, I bought a Vera Bradley Hipster. Holds a decent amount of stuff, but there were still times were I had to pull lots of items out to get to that one item at the bottom. But - my biggest complaint was that the hipster pilled my T-Shirts!! So, on all on my lovely disney T-Shirts I now have a pilled fabric line between the girls - lovely eh?

It is only DH and I traveling, so no need for a huge bag. I do not bring my disney planner with me, only a small piece of paper each day with ADR's/etc. I wear glasses, so I need my glasses and sunglasses with me. DH carries the camera. I like to carry ponchos (but was not able to fit them into the hipster). I also don't like having a heavy bag to lug around all day.

So.... I am back to my search..... any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! :)

[Luvchefmic]

When my husband & I go we only bring a backpack. We take turns wearing it and it never gets in the way with pictures or ruins the clothes. Normally what goes in it is the camera, 2 ponchos, drinks, sandwiches, snax, etc. Passes, drivers license, folded cash & credit card we wear around our necks with a lanyard thingy. Travel light that's my motto!:wave:

[Disney71]

When my husband & I go we only bring a backpack. We take turns wearing it and it never gets in the way with pictures or ruins the clothes. ......

That's a good idea! I just mentioned it to DH, and he wasn't overly moved by the idea - but I might just be able to convince him! ;)

[noahdove]

I love my Disney backpack:)

[cglaura]

This trip I used an Overland Donner (http://www.ebags.com/overland_equipment/donner_shoulder_bag_discontinued_colors/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=125542). I loved it! No pilling b/t the "girls", no shoulder strain. The front flap has a hook/string where I put a Vera Bradley ID holder that held my kttwc, etc. Also in the front flap were many organized areas for lipstuff, tissues, notepad, etc. There were two side openings that held the 16.9oz water bottles well (though a little heavy at the start of the day...). The inside had a small separator where I kept wipes, bandaids and packets of aleve. Then the bigger area is where I kep my camera.

You can shop around for a good price on these. Mine actually cost $10 from a holiday sale on the Overland site (thanks to another DISer's post :) )

The picture of it on the manequin on the above link makes it look huge, really it was the size of a medium purse.

[bballdiva]

I usually get a new bag too...its so silly I know. I have a few designer bags but don't like to take anything wicked expensive to Disney but I still like some thing fashionable. I really like the small coach totes. They have good pockets, we don't carry a lot at all either. My camera(dslr), bf's p&s and our license,cc and chapsticks.

[KelleyGirl]

I'm subscribing because I'm also looking for a new bag.

I'm with the OP - seems like trip planning and bag shopping go hand and hand for me. I just bought some new luggage organization/toiletry bags too, and now I want to find a fashionable cross-body bag for just a few small items (wallet, camera, sunglasses, lip balm).

[Disney71]

This trip I used an Overland Donner (http://www.ebags.com/overland_equipment/donner_shoulder_bag_discontinued_colors/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=125542). I loved it! No pilling b/t the "girls", no shoulder strain.... The picture of it on the manequin on the above link makes it look huge, really it was the size of a medium purse.

Too funny - I thought that, I was like wow that's a big bag... lol. Thank you for the tip... and I will have to watch for deals.

I usually get a new bag too...its so silly I know. I have a few designer bags but don't like to take anything wicked expensive to Disney but I still like some thing fashionable......

I don't bring any of my Coach's to the park.. too worried about getting something on them (and they can get heavy). I think that is why DH doesn't quite get the need for a new bag - he sees so many in my closet already..:lmao:

[bballdiva]

I think that is why DH doesn't quite get the need for a new bag - he sees so many in my closet already..:lmao:[/QUOTE]

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:they just don't get it lol:rotfl2::rotfl2:

[Disney71]

rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:they just don't get it lol:rotfl2::rotfl2:

No.. no... no they don't ! :lmao:

But he is being a good sport about it .... I found a new croc sling backpack tucked away in my closet (bought it last year as a contender for WDW and it didn't make the cut). It is pink, lightweight, not huge, pretty comfy....and did I mention pink? Well, he has almost agreed to wear it for the week so I don't but any more bags! :rotfl2: ... and I almost might let him!! :rotfl2:

[mpbest]

I really like Giani Bernini's cross over slings. It holds a few more items than my coach bag, so I'm not taking a backpack this time. I bought a small coach camera case that clips onto my beltloop. Personally I love it, keeps me from digging around for my camera every few minutes.

[englishteacha]

A friend of mine is designing me a bag! I'm so excited! It will be cross body, but also have a belt "loop" for me to wear on my belt. If you're on Facebook, her business is Bee Leigh Bags.

[smithmom]

I've been looking around for a bag also! ;)

I should start by saying I hate carrying a bag!!! Before I had kids I refused and stuck everything in my pockets (not very fashionable!!) but bags just were not my thing. I would loose them constantly, and I could not stand digging through to find something on the bottom.

I am constantly afraid of loosing my iPod and phone... so I panic at least once a day because I can't find it after it's slipped to the bottom of my bag. I carry a canvas bag from Lands End usually and a backpack to the parks. The Lands End bag is OK. But still constantly digging for stuff! The backpack (that I bring to the parks) is GYNORMOUS! And can get pretty heavy.

I looked around at one of the links above and came across this:
http://www.ebags.com/ameribag/dna_large_sling_pack/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=92975&rlid=detail_ai&rcode=res10022813370842292611879

I like the look and it looks pretty manageable - Lots of pockets and I especially like there is a pocket that is along the seam close to my back to put money or tickets in. Looks big enough for ponchos and snacks and I could easily use one of the front pockets for my phone.

What do you think???

[Disney71]

I've been looking around for a bag also! ;).....

I looked around at one of the links above and came across this:
http://www.ebags.com/ameribag/dna_large_sling_pack/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=92975&rlid=detail_ai&rcode=res10022813370842292611879

I like the look and it looks pretty manageable - Lots of pockets and I especially like there is a pocket that is along the seam close to my back to put money or tickets in. Looks big enough for ponchos and snacks and I could easily use one of the front pockets for my phone.

What do you think???

Hmmmm..... pretty nice looking bag! Thanks for the link! I will have to keep that one in mind and see which one DH prefers as well (since I am going to give him equal - or more - carrying time with it).

[Cdn Gal]

Get a Canada Wins Gold Bag!!! :lmao:

[lilosurf11]

Has anyone been on DCL recently? There was a bag I got from the Castaway Club and the bag is circular. Would this be ok to carry in the park - it's not a typical bag you see people carrying in WDW but I figured since it was a DCL bag it wouldn't matter.

[ToddyLu]

:) I have also tried the Vera Bradley mini hipster and smaller backpack. I usually get the mini out first. DH and I do not have children so I don't need or use much stuff. I like the mini because I am short and Pooh sized and it hangs perfectly and does not dig into my shoulder too much. DH cannot help me carry a bag becasue of the camera equipment....tripods, lens, etc....they get carried by him.

I am really going to try to use the backpack more when we go in Dec.

[jacksmom]

I got a Vera Bradley "Mailbag" a couple of weeks ago in a pattern that was on sale and got an additional % off! I really like it! :cheer2: I tried it out on our trip to Charleston this past weekend! It is easy to organize and can hold lots! :woohoo: I can't wait to use it at WDW next month!:rotfl:

[Disney71]

For those of you who do use Vera Bradley.... have you had issues with the straps pilling your shirts? I was so bummed out when I realized this was happening during our last trip:sad1:

[bballdiva]

For those of you who do use Vera Bradley.... have you had issues with the straps pilling your shirts? I was so bummed out when I realized this was happening during our last trip:sad1:

Also has anyone noticed issues with them not being good with water...I know my coach bags are some what Water resistant but the Vera bags wouldn't seem to be good in rain or water rides...Any experiences with this???

[justwinnie]

For those of you who do use Vera Bradley.... have you had issues with the straps pilling your shirts? I was so bummed out when I realized this was happening during our last trip:sad1:

I use a hipster and I carry other Vera bags daily and have not noticed any pilling. I used a Lands End backpack during my last Disney trip and one of my tshirts was pilled at the bottom, where the backpack hit.

It was a Disney shirt... maybe the issue is the material Disney uses...:scratchin

[justwinnie]

Also has anyone noticed issues with them not being good with water...I know my coach bags are some what Water resistant but the Vera bags wouldn't seem to be good in rain or water rides...Any experiences with this???

Definitely not water proof! Some people scotch guard their purses, but I don't know how well that works. I've had my Vera bags get pretty damp when it rains and I don't have an umbrella.

[lovemred]

This trip I used an Overland Donner (http://www.ebags.com/overland_equipment/donner_shoulder_bag_discontinued_colors/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=125542). I loved it! No pilling b/t the "girls", no shoulder strain. The front flap has a hook/string where I put a Vera Bradley ID holder that held my kttwc, etc. Also in the front flap were many organized areas for lipstuff, tissues, notepad, etc. There were two side openings that held the 16.9oz water bottles well (though a little heavy at the start of the day...). The inside had a small separator where I kept wipes, bandaids and packets of aleve. Then the bigger area is where I kep my camera.

You can shop around for a good price on these. Mine actually cost $10 from a holiday sale on the Overland site (thanks to another DISer's post :) )

The picture of it on the manequin on the above link makes it look huge, really it was the size of a medium purse.

They're on special at 6pm.com occasionally, too.

[Disney71]

It was a Disney shirt... maybe the issue is the material Disney uses...:scratchin

Oooohhh.... I wonder if that is it.....hmmm. Eventhough we wear disney T-shirts almost every day - the shirts themselves are from different collections (organic, disney store, disneyworld, etc).... but it could be!

[opus_00]

I almost bought a Vera Bradley cross-body bag (I think it is called a shoulder hobo bag or something like that) on clearance at Marshall's. It is just the right size, shape, and length for me, and has just the right amount of organization without having too many zippered compartments to deal with. I think the fabric would be very comfortable against my skin in the hot weather, but I really think I need something more water-resistant, like a nylon bag. I have a Baggallini cross-body bag that is a little too small for what I need to carry (and is way "too organized" for Disney). I bought a nice Baggallini nylon tote yesterday at Tuesday Morning for $20, and this bag would be perfect if the straps were long enough to wear it cross-body. I'm concerned that it will become uncomfortable being worn on the shoulder all day like a purse.

Has anyone seen a good cross-body bag (similar in style to the Vera ones some carry) that is made of a water-resistant material like nylon? Some pockets and zippers are okay, but I need something with a fairly large, cavernous compartment for accessing items quickly. A pocket or two for water bottles would be great, too? Does something like this exist?

[Disney71]

I almost bought a Vera Bradley cross-body bag (I think it is called a shoulder hobo bag or something like that) on clearance at Marshall's. It is just the right size, shape, and length for me, and has just the right amount of organization without having too many zippered compartments to deal with. I think the fabric would be very comfortable against my skin in the hot weather, but I really think I need something more water-resistant, like a nylon bag. I have a Baggallini cross-body bag that is a little too small for what I need to carry (and is way "too organized" for Disney). I bought a nice Baggallini nylon tote yesterday at Tuesday Morning for $20, and this bag would be perfect if the straps were long enough to wear it cross-body. I'm concerned that it will become uncomfortable being worn on the shoulder all day like a purse.

Has anyone seen a good cross-body bag (similar in style to the Vera ones some carry) that is made of a water-resistant material like nylon? Some pockets and zippers are okay, but I need something with a fairly large, cavernous compartment for accessing items quickly. A pocket or two for water bottles would be great, too? Does something like this exist?

Hmmm... I would love to know that too!! Still bag searching.....:surfweb:

[Cdn Friends of Pooh]

I used the Vera Bradley Betsy bag on our October trip ... and loved it. It allowed me to carry my DSLR and extra lens, wallet, ponchos/rain gear and other assorted necessities. :thumbsup2

[Disney71]

I used the Vera Bradley Betsy bag on our October trip ... and loved it. It allowed me to carry my DSLR and extra lens, wallet, ponchos/rain gear and other assorted necessities. :thumbsup2

Did you find any issues with the Vera Bradley pilling your shirts? I keep hearing how many Dis'ers love their VB bags, but I am nervous to try again....

[opus_00]

Well, I ended up buying the Vera Bradley bag afterall. I went back to Marshall's to reconsider, and it was marked down even more to only...$7!!!! I looked it up, and it's called the Cargo Sling Bag. The strap is adjustable and can be worn either as a shoulder bag or cross-body bag. It's not the color I would have chosen for summer (brown with yellow and orange details), but how could I pass it up at $7? I'm not even sure that I'll bring it to Disney (mainly because it's not water-resistant), but it's still a contender. Why is finding the right Disney bag so hard?

[Cdn Friends of Pooh]

Did you find any issues with the Vera Bradley pilling your shirts? I keep hearing how many Dis'ers love their VB bags, but I am nervous to try again....
no I didn't :confused3

[jillianml]

I boughtt a heys brand(you know the luggage)cross body purse.It is totally water proof.Holds a ton and is easy to get into without taking it off.I even wore it on rides,it fit under the bar on the rides even.I also bought a coach cross body for more dressy days.The heys is cute black with white polka dots,but doesnt go with all of my clothes!I call them my park purses!What do you do with the backpack when you go on rides?

[opus_00]

When I would carry a backpack into the parks, I would just take it off and put it either on my lap or on the floor in front of me when I went on rides (depending on the ride configuration). My DH would carry a larger backpack, and would often leave it in the stroller when we went on rides (we wouldn't leave a wallet or anything valuable in it). Now that our kids are out of a stroller, we'll have to pack more lightly!

[Disney71]

no I didn't :confused3

I am wondering if it is just me, :lmao: Afterall - if VB bags did this they would not have the number of fans!

I boughtt a heys brand(you know the luggage)cross body purse.It is totally water proof......

Thanks for the recommendation... will look it up :thumbsup2

Starting to lean towards having DH wear a backback and I can go purse free!! But I hate to be like, I need "x", or I need "y" and have him get all crannky at WDW.... oh the dilemma

[Coopers2006]

The last time I went , it was just me and my grandson. I wore a fanny pack, and it was a livesaver. Also, b/c we were on a tight budget, I took a hipster/sling style bag. We froze our bottled water the night before and packed sandwiches and chips in those gladware thingys, plus a few snacks. It was great!

[ancestry]

I used the Baggallini Messenger Bag which I really loved. It didn't do anything to my shirts and it was really comfortable. I wore it cross shouldered and didn't have to take it off to get in or out of it. I could wear it on ride by swing it around to the front. Plus I bought it in a dark brown color and DH carried it when necessary as well. It is made of nylon so it held up well on the water rides and in the rain.

http://www.baggallini.com/product1.asp?product='MES160'

[mom2rb]

I have used the Baggallini and the Overland Donner bags. I like them both, but I prefer the Donner. The Bagallini hurts my shoulder if I am at the parks all day.

[rdkimmy]

For our trip last year, I purchased the Wallet Bag by baggallini from ebags. I loved it!! It is small and fits perfect. You actually forget that you have it on. I rode all the rides without having to take it off. It holds more than it looks like it does. Will easily hold sunglasses, wallet, camera, cellphone, lipstick, money, credit cards, KTTW, etc. It has a few zippered pockets inside and one on the outside. I have continued to use it all year. Great for trips to Walmart or the grocery store because you don't have to worry about leaving your purse in the cart. I actually saw some of these bags at Books A Million the other day but I have already purchased another color for my trip this year.

[RyanFernandez]

I can suggest a great backpack for you, Sasha – the Excursion backpack (http://www.briggs-riley.com/category/productDetail.aspx?id=Excursion-Backpack_603) from Briggs and Riley. The bag is designed for adventure and offers maximum organization. The bag weighs just 2.4lbs, so you can comfortably carry it on your shoulders. You can use the main compartment to pack your ponchos and other stuff. It also has separate pockets for cell phone, iPod, etc. Take a look at the bag and see if you like it.

[Disney71]

I can suggest a great backpack for you, Sasha – the Excursion backpack (http://www.briggs-riley.com/category/productDetail.aspx?id=Excursion-Backpack_603) from Briggs and Riley. The bag is designed for adventure and offers maximum organization. The bag weighs just 2.4lbs, so you can comfortably carry it on your shoulders. You can use the main compartment to pack your ponchos and other stuff. It also has separate pockets for cell phone, iPod, etc. Take a look at the bag and see if you like it.

It is nice looking... but a bit above my disney bag budget :( Thanks for the link though - I appreciate it :)

[clarkmichelle]

+1 for Briggs and Riley. I just love the simple elegance and functionality of their bags. A little pricey – maybe – but absolute value for money especially considering their no questions asked lifetime warranty (http://www.briggs-riley.com/simple-as-that-lifetime-warranty/).

[emilysaba]

Also any good hanging toiletry bags you can recommend? Good for family of 4?

[can'twaittobewarm]

DD and I will both be using our Lug Skipper Pouch bags. Great colours and compact size for the parks!

[clarkmichelle]

You’ll find some nice toiletry kits by Tumi, Boyt, Victorinox, and Briggs and Riley, although I personally found Tumi a bit too pricey. Briggs and Riley toiletry bags are nice and not too expensive. In fact, I was browsing through their website and noticed that some of them are on sale right now!

[Vickilynn42]

For our trip last year, I bought the Heys Travelmate and I loved it. The only two issues I had were 1) It ruined almost every one of my shirts where the strap laid across my chest from pilling. 2) After a few uses the water bottle holder stretched out a bit and full bottles would fall out as I walked. Once I drank a bit, they stayed in. Other than that I liked it quite a bit. But the pilling of brand new shirts was kind of a deal breaker for this upcoming May trip. On Thursday, my new bag the Piazza Day Bag will get here. Got it from Ebags and it had really good reviews. I'll have to review it and maybe post some photos. I'm hoping it won't cause the pilling like the Heys.

[scarlet_ibis]

I used to have a small Travelon bag (bought from QVC, but I've seen them showing up at TJMaxx recently). My complaint with it was that the one compartment had a (weak) magnetic closure and it would flop open a lot. This also happened to be the part where my cell phone would be, and I was very worried about losing it.

More recently, and now that we have kids, we have moved to the backpack. We just bought a small one at Target. We need to carry sunscreen, juice boxes, diapers, wipes, autograph books, snacks, a camera, etc. However, for my "purse," I bought a small reusable tote that folds up into a small Mickey Ears zippered pouch. With the bag folded up inside it, it's just big enough for my ID, a credit card, my park ticket, and a few dollars. It even clips onto a belt loop, the stroller, or the backpack. It was so nice not to have to worry about a PURSE while getting on a ride (and to be able to share lugging duty with my husband!).

I may look for something different for this trip, tho, because it would be nice to be able to carry a FEW more things...

[Millie12591]

Has anyone seen a good cross-body bag (similar in style to the Vera ones some carry) that is made of a water-resistant material like nylon? Some pockets and zippers are okay, but I need something with a fairly large, cavernous compartment for accessing items quickly. A pocket or two for water bottles would be great, too? Does something like this exist?

What about the baggallini messenger? It's not to big, and not to small, and it's an over the shoulder. I use that one and it's the most user friendly bag I've found for what I need. I love that I can put my wallet into the zip pocket on the backside and it stays close to my body so no one can steal it and I love that I don't have to take it off all the time, I can swing it around to the front and get out what I need. It also has lots of little pockets to organize things if needed (that are more on the outside inside a zipped off area away from the main compartment), but also has one big compartment if that's all you want to use. It comes in all kinds of colors in the rip stop nylon and is enough water resistant that it survived in the torrential rains of Florida one summer being in the parks. I wouldn't recommend being out in the pouring down rain with it, but to get from being in the rain into shelter, or jumping from one place to another quickly you should be more than fine. I would look at it on ebags.com to see what it looks like on someone, but would order if from bagsbuy.com and use the save10 code to save ten dollars, and then if you register when checking out you'll get an additional 10% off. It should come out to be a little over $24.00. If you order more than one bag, order them seperately, the shipping is free and so is the returns so this way you'll get the most discount for your orders. I did this when I bought several bags, and I also registered every single time too, this way I got the best discount every time I ordered. :goodvibes Hope you find what your looking for. :)

[Vickilynn42]

My Piazza Day bag came just a little bit ago, and I love it!!!! This is going to be the perfect bag for me this year- nicely made, small enough to put in the ride pouches, and will hold everything and more!


http://www.ebags.com/ebags/piazza_day_bag/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=94553&lastterm=piazza

[opus_00]

Millie, thanks for that GREAT description of the Baggallini! That's just about everything I need to know! I did know about this bag from this board (and I have several other Baggallinis and love them), but I was leaning against it because I was trying to get away from having a bag on my back. But you and others have posted that you don't have to take the bag off to access the contents, so I just might give it a try. It seems to fit all of my other requirements, and the price is also right. Thanks also for the tip about bagsbuy. I'm always looking for a deal.

[My3kiddos]

I love love my Kipling Rita. It is water resistant, has alot of pockets, and isn't too big. I found it at Marshalls for $29.99. I plan on buying a new one this year just because I'm a bagaholic.

http://www.kipling-usa.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2993415&cp=2999461.2999759&parentPage=family&cid=1105539

I forgot to add that it says it's a shoulder bag but will adjust to cross body.

[evilqueenmindy]

I'm all about backpack, I have a smallish Tommy Hilfiger backpack that is perfect, it holds things I feel I NEED at 7:30am when putting it together, but isn't too big that at 3pm I hate myself. Also its too small for all my NON backpack traveling companions (so SMUG at bag check, so JEALOUS after shopping.) to start burdening me with their stuff.:thumbsup2

[opus_00]

My3kiddos, I LOVE that Kipling Rita! I would buy it if I found it at my Marshall's for $30. I'm going to have to keep an eye our for that one. I like my Baggallini City Bagg:

http://www.ebags.com/baggallini/city_bagg_crinkle_nylon/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=87376

But for Disney, I need something a little bigger, and without quite as many little pockets and zippered areas that are hard to get to. That Kipling bag looks perfect!

Evilqueenmindy, I love how you think re. friends not being able to get you to carry all their "stuff"! When my kids were in a stroller and we would go on outings with friends, they would always want to shove their stuff in the basket or hang bags from the handlebars (dangerous anyway due to risk of tipover).

[Stan's MaggieMouse]

My3Kiddos,

I wish I'd seen that bag before I just ordered 2 other backpacks yesterday. It looks perfect. I'm going to keep an eye out for it. I may be sending back at least one of the backpacks I ordered.

[kchughes]

You name it, I've tried it for a Disney bag--Done the backpack, bagallini and my current favorite is actually from Target. It's a Swiss Army Boarding bag that they have near the luggage. it goes on sale about every 6 weeks for 15 bucks. It has been through 2 Disney trips and is my current everyday purse 'cause I refuse to go back to a traditional purse! I love this thing. I just wish it would tear up enough that I could go get the newer style with the cell phone holder on the strap. I am a carry as little possible person. DL,Key to the Kingdom Card, some cash, chapstick, small sunscreen, wet wipes, hand sanitizer and glasses cleaner are about it for us. DH has one also and carries his own diabetic supplies and any other necessities. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this bag.

[smithmom]

I'm in bag overload!!

For the last few weeks I've been researching bags and bags and there are quite a few that look nice. I wish I could try them out, but with two young kids I do most of my shopping online.

Think I might order a few and send back the ones that don't work for me. Maybe I'll take a trip to Marshalls or TJ Maxx to see what they have.

These are what I've narrowed it down to: I'm just not sure that taking the bag off over my head is going to get old quickly. hmmmmm...

http://www.ebags.com/product/ameribag/dna-large-sling-pack/92975?productid=1230015

http://www.ebags.com/product/the-north-face/womens-electra/109371?productid=10022750

http://www.ebags.com/product/under-armour/womens-intimidate-sling/138623?productid=1359650

Any thoughts? Did anyone buy one they LOVE?

[disneymomoftwins]

I bought a Heys Travelmate at overstock.com., it was a lot less expensive there than anywhere else and 2.95 shipping. It is houndstooth print and very cute. It is a crossbody bag and I have decided that I am too large to wear a crossbody bag comfortably. I tried to wear it as a shoulder bag and it didnt sit right by my hips. I took a seam ripper to the straps and sewed them back to the sides like a shoulder bag. The crossbody part has a eyeglass case on it (one of the main reasons I bought it). I took it off and sewed it to the back of the bag.
It has a water proof compartment and a water bottle holder on the side. It has a mirror and little flashlight attached to the inside. The main part of the bag is expandable.
I was very proud of myself because I am not a crafty person and it turned out really nice.
49 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:banana:

[Disney71]

I'm in bag overload!!

..... Think I might order a few and send back the ones that don't work for me. Maybe I'll take a trip to Marshalls or TJ Maxx to see what they have. ...

Any thoughts? Did anyone buy one they LOVE?

Good luck at Marshalls/TJMaxx - I stumbled upon a baggalini there for 19$ - so we grabbed it up! I did use it on a trip we took (non disney) a couple of months ago - and not sure if it is park worthy or not, but it's coming along....

......I was very proud of myself because I am not a crafty person and it turned out really nice.
49 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:banana:

Very Crafty of you!!! Way to go :thumbsup2 Hope the bag works perfectly for you now :)

[micheleq]

This year I got a Sherpani XO backpack and I already love it and use it all the time. It will be my WDW pack in October. And I got it in Cactus, a nice lime green (go DIS!).

http://sherpani.com/sherpani-xo.aspx?bO3FscouH=1&GQd0EjaqX=1&pmdoXJC4W=195

The material is water resistant, but I sprayed it with a coat of Scotchguard to make sure it could handle getting wet.

It's the perfect size for me -- I hae a five year old who doesn't need much, and a three year old who will need a back up pair of pants/pull-up/undies.

The little video they have on the website is cool too. They demo all the pockets and zippers. There's even a tiny zippered compartment right on the front that will be the perfect size for fastpasses :goodvibes

They also make a smaller bag similar to the Overland Pacer that looks cute & functional. I also saw on Zappos a brand called Haiku that makes a small bag called On The Go (I think, or maybe it was Grab Bag) that would be comparable to a Pacer/VB Hipster.

Happy Shopping!

[Vickilynn42]

All five of us ended up taking different colored Baggallini Messenger bags to DW this last time, and they worked really well for us. In the strap that goes across the front of your chest is a zippered pouch that you can use for a cell phone, but we used those for our DW ticket and fast passes. It was so easy to access them, and we kept our phones safe inside our bags. We go again in Oct. and will be using these bags again- they were great for our plane boarding bags too.

[Piglet843]

You name it, I've tried it for a Disney bag--Done the backpack, bagallini and my current favorite is actually from Target. It's a Swiss Army Boarding bag that they have near the luggage. it goes on sale about every 6 weeks for 15 bucks. It has been through 2 Disney trips and is my current everyday purse 'cause I refuse to go back to a traditional purse! I love this thing. I just wish it would tear up enough that I could go get the newer style with the cell phone holder on the strap. I am a carry as little possible person. DL,Key to the Kingdom Card, some cash, chapstick, small sunscreen, wet wipes, hand sanitizer and glasses cleaner are about it for us. DH has one also and carries his own diabetic supplies and any other necessities. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this bag.

Can you find a picture of this for me??
I googled it and found large carry on type bags. Is that right?
:hippie:

[kdault]

I saw that Swiss Army bag at Target, looked good, but also saw Victorinox-altmont-kander at e-bags that has a side mesh holder for water bottles, anyone ever tried that one? Always used a little waist bag before wanted something different, hold a little more.

[free2div]

Went thru the cross bags..shoulder ones..backpacks ....couldnt stand any of them..so now it's cargo pants and maybe a fanny pack. You would be amazed at how much can pit into those pockets and fanny bags. I carry my camera in a little case the fits on my belt loops. When it is just myslef and DH it is just cargo pants, that is unless it is in the winter then we do break out the backpack.

[smithmom]

I did it, finally. I picked a bag. I had it down to two and actually ordered both and tried them out with all my disney stuff... I walked around with each for two days to make sure they were comfortable and easy to maneuver. This is the one I got...

http://www.ebags.com/ameribag/dna_la...70842292611879

It's great for a lot of reasons, but mostly because it's good size with just the right amount of compartments. Its a sling so I can swing it around when I need anything and everything is designed at an angle for just this reason. It also has the option to switch the side the strap sits on... you can snap it from one side to another very easily. This also allows me to take the bag off without pulling it over my head. I carry a camera on a shoulder strap ALL THE TIME! And it does not seem to get in the way.

The other bag I tried was the northface backpack for women. It's a really nice bag but not nearly big enough for me. Happy Packing!

[Disney71]

I did it, finally. I picked a bag....... This is the one I got...http://www.ebags.com/ameribag/dna_la...70842292611879....

The other bag I tried was the northface backpack for women. It's a really nice bag but not nearly big enough for me. Happy Packing!


Congrats on getting your bag squared away! For some reason that can be such a huge issue...hope it works well for you. Enjoy your trip. :thumbsup2