Waist pack or sling bag?

[Mouse-n-Mini]

I am trying to decide what kind of bag to carry into the parks to tote along the necessities. What would you suggest? A smaller "fanny" or waist pack, or a larger sling bag or backpack?

[Danno Magee]

I prefer the bookbag approach. I use a lightweight bookbag that goes over one shoulder, across my chest, and then down by the opposite hip. The actual bag looks almost triangular shaped. I find that I can fit more in it comfortably. I usually carry around cameras, ponchos, snacks, bottles of water, sun block, towel (small), hats, and many other small things. I find they all fit nicely and aren't too heavy. I usually have space for additional stuff should I feel the need to buy it. I just never liked having a "fanny" pack. I didn't like it bouncing around my waist all day and it always seemed like I had one more item than I had room for.

[Tinkerbelle99]

I second the 'one shoulder sling bag'. Went we took our 2004 trip I had just picked up one from the disneystore.com site on clearance for $7! it came in so handy and it was ''easy" (read 'not girly') for DH to carry around. The deal was so good i regret not buying another - it was all black with the classic mickey log on it (mickey face with the red circle border). we threw everything in there - including camera's!

I even dug it out for our trip earlier this year and will most likey use it on our next WDW trip!

[LovePug]

It really depends on how much "stuff" you need to carry and if anyone else is carrying their own bag. In the summer, I prefer the waist pack because I don't carry too much and it's not hot sitting across your back. In the fall or winter, where you might need to carry a sweatshirt or smething, I have a sling bag that I got at WDW. It's a smaller sized one and is the perfect size for a sweatshirt, camera, etc. If you're only going to have one bag between everyone, then get a sling back bag.

[jag90]

I use a sling bag that goes over one shoulder, across the chest, and hangs on the opposite side. I used to do the fanny pack but was uncomfortable sitting, standing, sitting, standing with it on (not to mention I certainly don't need to draw extra attention to my mid-section). I then went to a backpack but got tired of having to take it off everytime I needed to get something out of it. The bag I use now is perfect. I bought it at Sears several years ago. It has one big pocket (not too big...the bag is only about 9 inches long by 6 inches tall) and several smaller pockets. All pockets secure either with a zipper or velcro so I don't worry about my items falling out.

Mrs. jag90

[pinkdiamonds1007]

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Sling bag. I like the ones at LL Bean. They are great!


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[Jakesmom504]

My DS will be 2 when we go. I don't want to carry a diaper bag and don't really like backpacks. What about a sling bag for baby stuff in addition to our things too (cameras, etc.). Does it hold enough? And what about when you sit on a ride, can you keep it on? That is one reason I don't want a backpack. Thanks :flower:

[Minnie1156]

I use a sling bag because it hold a lot more. My bellybag always broke by the last day because I was trying to stuff too much in it.


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[robertchance]

Since i only go during the warmer weather, i find that shorts with lots of pockets fit my needs

[Adrienne]

When i went to DL at the end of last year the backpack was fantastic for carrying all the souven'ears' that i bought for all and sundry back home....

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Adrienne :wizard:

[rbork]

DH had the fanny pack and I had a great LLBean stadium Back pack. It came w/ a cooler part inside too.

[Forevryoung]

I used the Baggallini messenger bag which is really a small sling bag. I loved it. It has lots of pockets and was super comfortable. There was a place for my waterbottle and my cell phone (my cell phone didnt fit in the front compartment but on the side). The best part was that I never had to take it off to dig into it, I just slid it around to the side of my body. I got mine off of ebags.com with the mousesavers link but they have the black ones on ebay. They come in a ton of colors too!