Backpack Recs

[iheartwalt]

DH is looking to get a new backpack for our trip this month. We currently have a swiss army one but there are so many pockets that it is a pain for bag check. Would just like one with the main compartment and a front pocket and preferable a water bottle holder on the side. Anyone have a favorite? with links would be great. Thanks!

 

[AmyB2006]

Well mine is a camera backpack for a DSLR. Don't know if you need that or not. It's a Lowepro Fastpack 250. Sorry I don't have a link. But if you don't need to store camera equipment, then it's probably not for you. But if you do, I think it's great! Lol

 

[tiki23]

Water bottle compartment is a must for me! Two straps or one?

http://www.baggallini.com/product/Messenger-Bagg/Baggallini-Crossbody-Bags

I like these; husband has one, too.

The other one I've liked is a one-shoulder bag by Eddie Bauer, but it looks like they don't make them anymore.

 

[suffieldhockeymom]

We used these last summer. The hydration bladder was so much more convenient than a water bottle. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Ledge-Sports-Jem-Hydration-Pack/19671736

 

[cosmicdaisy]

I had a Swiss Army backpack for school, very nice backpacks but I agree - so many pockets!

I bought my backpack for Disney before our first trip with our DD in 2005 and it still looks practically brand new after half a dozen trips, other vacations as well and many hiking trips. It isn't made anymore but I am sharing a link to one similar. It is very lightweight and small and fits nicely to my back, but can hold our ponchos, snacks, two water bottles in the outside pockets and more water inside, my bulky camera, usually a long sleeve shirt or two as well. I also have a carabiner from Animal Kingdom attached that you can attach a bottle to.

I love that the fabric on the back breathes and the fabric on the front is water resistant, as well as the bottom having a coating on it, so I've never worried where I sat my backpack down.

http://www.keenfootwear.com/us/en/p.../aliso daypack/forest night!bright chartreuse

The only thing, looking at the Keen website, is that I wish they still made them in colors other than white and black. Mine is Orange which makes it great for hiking but also great in a crowded park just in case of a little crowd separation.

Good luck shopping!

 

[crostorfer]

We take a very small Jansport backpack. Just big enough for our phones and water bottles, with a little front compartment for our ID's and money. Taking a large backpack is a huge pain on the rides. I understood immediately why a lot of people use fanny packs, as fashion-backward as they are. They sure are super convenient.

 

[rt2dz]

http://www.redoxx.com/For-those-abo...alute-you/Rock-Hopper/91046/900-10077/Product

Above is what my DH uses.

Below is what my kids use.

http://www.ebags.com/product/pacsafe/venturesafe-150-daypack/210234?productid=10125654


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[ArthurFiggis]

Here's my bag of choice:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004CK94U6/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's light, and holds more that you'd think. It's got a pocket and water bottle holders. And, as much as I love my eBags bag, I like it better, there are a lot of color choices and it's only around $20.

 

[neeka27]

Here's my bag of choice:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004CK94U6/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's light, and holds more that you'd think. It's got a pocket and water bottle holders. And, as much as I love my eBags bag, I like it better, there are a lot of color choices and it's only around $20.

Do the strings hurt your back after awhile?

 

[garjanjones]

We have a camelback backpack. It has two compartments (about the same size each) and a compartment for the bladder. I think the bladder is a 1.5L. It will last our family of 3 most of the day. It also has plenty of space for autograph book, wallets, camera, etc.

 

[Pmctn]

I used a pack similar to this.
http://lbtinc.com/sale/standard-three-day-assault-pack-11510.html

Worked great

 

[MMitchell29]

Would anyone happen to know the name or where to purchase an insulated backpack ? On my last vacation I seen a guest packing his backpack up with ice then he put some sodas in there then finished filling it up with ice. I thought that was so neat but couldn't bring myself to ask him where it got it from since I had been starring at him for the last minute or so