Backpacks in the parks

[mystic_path]

Im leaving for Disneyland in October, and I have already invested in a back pack. Your going to want to keep many necessities with you such as :

camera, water, ponchos, money & credit cards, park passes, ID, Passport if needed, first aid kit, and some smaller snacks like Granola bars etc.

I just bought a smaller pack, but it holds everything and isnt too heavy. The smaller bag you get, the lighter it should be.

I am also taking a plastic bag with me for my video camera for when I am on really wet rides. Although my backpack is waterpoof, im still playing it safe.

 

[pezheadmeg]

BAGALINI! BAGALINI! BAGALINI!

I tested mine out on a weekend of sight seeing in Chicago, I love it! It will be my Disney bag this year!

 

[bobcat]

I swear by my Ameribag Healthy Bag Backpack! It slings on one shoulder and is a teardrop shape. It has tons of pockets and I can fit so much in it without getting that hot sweaty back from a traditional backpack. It has gone on multiple trips to WDW, NYC and DC. I have the extra small microfiber bag.

If you are a AAA member some offices carry these and you can get your discount on them.

 

[PocahontasLookALike]

I'm a backpacker too. But I don't overload. And since it's just DH and I, we switch off carrying. It's my black Jansport Backpack that I carried all through college and it's a trusty one!

I've taken it on every single ride at WDW. never had a problem with it.

However, when on Kali (and this may sound nerdy), I pack oversized trash bags and put my BP in there before storing it in the center console. The center console keeps things dry for the most part, but water does get in there.

And my camera is so lightweight I carry is slung across my chest when I'm not on a ride where I can't/shouldn't have it out (BTMRR, Splash, Space, etc.)

 

[HenDuck]

We always bring one small to medium sized backpack that has mesh water bottle pockets (must have 2 pockets).

But we have a 5 year old, and I bring him extra clothes, so this is a necessity. Although I would probably still bring it even if he didn't need extra clothes because we can throw our umbrellas and jackets in there as well.

I just bought a new back pack that I can also use as a carry-on on the plane to carry our laptop or DVD player, since it has a padded pocket for that too. Sorry, I don't have a picture but it is the "Power Pak" Deluxe Computer back pack by California Pak. I got it (in red) for $12.99 at Ross.

And although we have to open each pocket for security, I like having a main compartment and then a smaller one for keys, wallet, etc. We already have the system down - I start opening all the pockets are we're walking toward the security tent.

The nice thing is that we only bring one bag and then we can trade off during the day, so that each person gets some "bag free" time as well. So your BF won't have to carry it the whole time, if you trade off.

We've never had any problems taking our back pack on any Disney ride.

Stick with what works for you. If your BF doesn't want to carry it, at least you will have what you need.

 

[The Sweetness]

I guess being a creature of habbit will be lucky for me here. I never leave my apt w/out my big Kipppling b/p. I carry my stuff, and everything I may need for the baby in it. DH will likely carry something too on vaca...

 

[aristocat]

I hate lugging a backpack around in the parks... So, we limit what we bring, and my fiance puts everything in his cargo shorts pockets and attaches our digital camera bag to his belt. I LOVE not having to carry a purse for once!

...as for a poncho, i dont want to carry one around, so we're planning on living without one.

 

[gems_smiling]

I have brought a small, light backpack for my next trip which hopefully will work better than the shoulder bag (where the strap goes across your body) i took last year. The only thing is i decided to put all my pins on the front of my backpack and well it is not very light anymore so they will prob come off on the second day lol.

 

[IowaGirl]

DH bought a hydration backpack from Wal Mart, and loved it.
He filled the hydration bladder most of the way full with ice from our hotel. The ice pack on his back kept him very cool, and it has a hose attachment that does not leak, and you can drink at will. The hose is sort of discreet. Sort of.

The backpack was very small, and he did not have to carry bottles of water, plus the backpack was not super hot to carry because of the water bladder inside.

I just used a fanny pack w/ bottle holder.