A question about bags

[onnawufei]

Minimal pockets - more pockets = harder to find stuff. Ideally one zip pocket to keep camera/cell in

And don't forget the more pockets you have the more you have to unzip when you first go in. Fewer pockets is definitely better!

 

[disney_mommy]

I use a Baggalini and I love it. I can throw it over my neck and wear it crossways, or just one shoulder. I put my guidebook (usually a Passporter) and my plans, hand sanitizer, chapstick, wipes, small tissue pack, camera, extra batteries, brush and hair elastic in the main parts and credit cards, cash, ID, park passes and cell phone in the strap pocket. There's lots of room to add souvenirs and it's very light. I love the mesh pocket for a water bottle, too. Wouldn't go without it.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

I use my Coach Wristlet. Enough room for my camera, cellphone, credit cards, etc.

 

[dheinz]

I can't stand a one shoulder backpack. I have a larger chest area & always feel like I'm "accentuating" the situation. (sorry, TMI, but just in case you didn't think of it)
I prefer a small traditional backpack. I rarely take it off. Including on rides. I do not carry anything that I am going to crush & a Cn has never asked me to remove it.
On the other hand I also carry I Overland Donner to places such as DTD or DQ. I do not tend to need nearly as much.
To further confuse you, my DD carries a Vera Bradley hipster. I was afraid of it getting wet. However, it is washable & never gets too wet or suffers from being wet.
Good Luck!

 

[arcticdisneylovers]

We loved the sling bags we used in January. DH and I each wore one, they were comfortable and held lots though we tried to pack only the essentials. The main reason I liked them was you can just slide it to the front of you to access the pockets instead of having to take it off your back like a backpack.

 

[GayeofPA]

Using advice from the board, this is the first time I ever used a cross-body bag (the Vera Bradley hipster) and now I'm completely sold on using a cross/body for a lot more things than just Disney!

In the past, I always used a backpack, but I'm the kind of person who is always fiddling--getting the camera out every 5 minutes, looking at the map, looking at my index card that tells us what is next, getting a drink of water--and a backpack of course is WAY back there and has to be taken off every time--unless I can ask another family member to fish in there for me every 5 minutes.

The over-the-shoulder bag put everything in front of me right where I needed it. AND I didn't have to do anything when I boarded a ride: the bag stayed right where it was and I clipped the seatbelt right over me (instead of having to take off the backpack and stow it somewhere).

I used the Vera Bradley hipster, which was very lightweight and also soft on my shoulder: water, sunglasses, camera, comb, Mistymate, tylenol, map, and my index card clipped to it with a carbiner. My husband used the Bagellini (cross-body) and also carried our raincoats and suntan lotion.

I LOVED being hands-free!!! When you take a backpack off to get something out, you're trying to get the something, use the something, and hold the backpack at the same time. With the cross-shoulder, it stayed on my body while I got the drink bottle out to drink, or the camera out to take a photo.

 

[Taja]

Not a fan of backpacks, for the most part. They are in the back and the contents accessible to everyone except me! The only time I use one is when cycling!

I carry a mid-sized (10" to 11" wide, 7" to 8" high, and 2.5" to 3" deep) shoulder bag that can be converted to a cross-body bag (adjustable strap). Mine is leather, primarily because I use what I have. If you are buying something new, I would go with something very light weight and water resistent--nylon, cordura.

In addition to a lightweight jacket, my bag holds reading glasses (mature eyes), sunglasses (frequently on top of my head, but in the bag at night), wallet, small cosmetic bag (sun screen, lip emollient, hand sanitizer, hand lotion, contact lens solution, small mirror, first aid items--adhesive bandages, a couple of strips of moleskin, antibacterial cream), small packet of tissues, park maps & schedules--everything except cosmetics! *LOL* I can fit my water bottle in it, but prefer to use a bottle strap instead.

Everyone is different--hope you find what works best for you!

 

[Kelsey In Wonderland]

It really depends on what you need to carry. I only carry what I need for myself (cellphone, small digital camera, id/credit cards/kttw/cash, necessary meds, a poncho, chapstick, and a ziplock bag so nothing gets wet). For this I use the vera bradley mini hipster. It is light weight, zips closed, and is a cross body bag. I don't like using backpacks because regardless of weight my shoulders start to hurt, but this bag is super light weight and if one shoulder gets tired I can switch!

 

[Eljay]

Hello,

I have a quick question about the type of bag you carry around the parks. I have a choice of a small backpack that will fit in a jumper, bottle of water, wallet and camera, or a choice of a cross over the body bag which will fit the same stuff in. I can see the advantages and disadvantges of both bags. For example the backpack would probably be more comfortable, where as the cross over bag is probably easily accessable, eg getting the camera out quick. I'm not wearing my camera round my neck this time as I got burnt and I had white strap lines. Not a good look.

So I was just wondering, what kind of bag do you carry, or which do you prefer? Or can you think of any more advantages or disadvantages. I'm swaying more towards the cross over bag....

Thank You in advance

Sorry sha_sha, this is a bit but I had to do a little research to see what you meant by the word "jumper". The info below is what I learned.
(I had to laugh, because at first glance, I thought you were referring to jumper cables, which are used to start a car with a dead battery. I'm sure you understand my confusion! )

British English and American English are both English but words and slangs have completely different meaning. So what does jumper mean in England? In England a jumper is equivalent to an American sweater.

In American English, the word sweater has a much broader application than the English jumper, which refers only to long-sleeved pullovers. In other words, the word jumper means a sweater that is donned by pulling it over your head. This again is very different from the word cardigan, which is used in American English. However, the American word sweater is more frequently used and refers to a cardigan as well.

This means that in American English sweater is hyperonym that includes cardigans as well as pullover sweaters. But the word jumper in England is not a hyperonym for a cardigan. In fact, a jumper and cardigan are completely opposite.

When an English person uses the word jumper, he is referring to his pullover. However, a jumper in America refers to kind of dress, which is called a pinafore in England. That is why Americans find it funny when an English person says that he is going to put on his jumper.

I think that this article has managed to convey to all readers as to what does jumper mean in England. It is amazing that both America and England speak English but the meanings of words are so different. While in one country, one particular word means something, in the other country either the people do not know the word or the meaning is completely different. This is what makes English language such a delightful language. Different words have different meaning in different countries, and if you do not know the context of the conversation, you will never find out the true meaning of the word.

 

[POOHsie]

I bought a small Kipling bag called a Kipling Multiple Waistbag because you can wear it crossbody, as a hip-pack, or as a clutch. It's nylon, comes in 4 colors, small (7.7 x 5 x 2.5) and has 3 zippered compartments. (The hip straps stow in their own hideaway compartments, the shoulder straps unfasten.) I love the 3 separate compartments (money&cards, tissue&hand sanitizer, camera&phone), the security of the zippers, the choice of straps, and the small size. Plus, I love the trademark Furry Monkey keychain that comes attached. A fun bag and just right!

http://www.amazon.com/Kipling-Handb...1_32?ie=UTF8&s=apparel&qid=1275618278&sr=8-32

 

[stitch09]

this summer, i'm taking a coach "cross-over" bag with me. it is the perfect size for my cell phone, camera, sun glasses, money, credit card, and chapstick (in fact i just took it to cedar point this past week with all that stuff and it was perfect! )

we also take a small bookbag. my dad carries this. in it, we have our ponchos, video camera, snacks, sunscreen; etc.

my mom also carries a mickey mouse "fanny pack." in it, she carries our park passes, money, her camera; etc.

none of us complain about carrying this stuff, so obviously it works for us!

 

[Elmo9607]

I use a Puma drawstring bag that I got in Italy in World Showcase

I LOVE it and use it nearly ever day as my regular backpack for school.

It's lightweight and not bulky at all, but does not have any inside pockets. This doesn't really bother me because I tend to keep cell phone in my pocket and my camera around my wrist.

And the best part is it only cost $10!!!!!!!!

 

[DizzDoll]

I saw a Baggelini that I liked but didn't purchase yet - for those who own one, are they waterproof?

 

[plutotek]

I actually acquired a little promo pouch (6"x4"x1.5") w/a main compartment big enough for my camera/cell phone, zippered compartment for my travel wallet, 2 other compartments for batteries/change. It's designed to be worn over the shoulder, but I ran the strap through my belt loops and it worked perfectly. What I like is it's not as big as a fanny pack, so it's not very obtrusive, but holds everything I need. Okay, it does have 'AARP' in big letters on it, but for the convenience, I can handle the 2nd looks it gets.

 

[Museick]

Last year I used a small bagallini crossbody bag called Teenee Bagallini and it was like carrying nothing at all. I kept it on all day and it was very convenient on rides. The bag is water resistant and has a few different zipper and snap compartments to secure your belongings.

I carried lipgloss, ID and park ticket, cell phone, small digital camera, plastic rain poncho, mints, money and sometimes I stuffed my glasses in there too.

They have different styles and bigger bag sizes available if you wanted to carry more with you. If you can get away with carrying less, I definitely reccommend it!

p.s. I would post the link but my post count is not high enough! It is on the bagallini website (crossbodies & backpacks link).