We have owned 2 City Mini's over the years and they have served as our Disney stroller for 10 trips since 2008. We always have a backpack with whatever we need in it that is hung off the handle while someone is in the stroller. If no child in the stroller, then we just plop the backpack in the stroller seat instead. We also have a parent console on our handle and as long as the backpack strap is extended enough, it shouldn't get in the way. We also keep a plastic Disney bag with our ponchos rolled up inside and put that underneath in the stroller basket. The City Mini's basket can be a pain to try and get bags in and out of so we try not to put anything we might need quick or frequently in it. When my youngest was younger and still using diapers, etc, we had Skip Hop Saddle Bags and would use at least velcro'd on on the side if the stroller to carry wipes, a diaper, spare clothes, etc so that it was super easy and quick to grab in a hurry without having to dig through the backpack.