bag for a teen boy to use

[brennicksmom]

I am looking for advice. We plan to go to WDW next year (2019) and my teen son does not want to use a fanny pack. Is there a small bag anyone recommends for a 16 year old to carry? He will need to have a cell phone charger and cord, and a few pins for trading, so it can be a small bag. He has always used a Disney fanny pack in the past trips, but wants something different for the next trip. I think a string backpack is overkill because he won't be carrying much at all, and will be too hot as we will be there in the heat of the summer. I suggested just using cargo shorts, but he doesn't want the pins to poke him if the backs fall off.
Is there a small clip on bag type thing for on a belt loop?

 

[brennicksmom]

I was thinking something like this, any advice on how this would work?

https://smile.amazon.com/VIIGER-Mul...69564&sr=8-19&keywords=small+clip+on+belt+bag

 

[mi*vida*loca]

My son uses a drawstring Nike bag he carries as a back pack.

 

[ShirikiUtundu]

If he won't wear a fanny pack (and who can blame him) he won't likely wear a bag clipped to his belt either. They make these things called "sling bags" which are really just fanny packs that you wear crossbody. I can't think of anything between that size and a string backpack. I think he should put the pins in a small bag and put them in his pocket.

 

[Iya]

I don't think you're going to get a teen boy to carry a purse (from the link above). A string backpack would work perfectly.

 

[KristinU]

Yep, a string backpack - my DS and his friend who travels with us use them. We have a set of these: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B010MPOGLG/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[brennicksmom]

If he won't wear a fanny pack (and who can blame him) he won't likely wear a bag clipped to his belt either. They make these things called "sling bags" which are really just fanny packs that you wear crossbody. I can't think of anything between that size and a string backpack. I think he should put the pins in a small bag and put them in his pocket.

I think a small bag inside of his cargo shorts also, I will suggest it. We like to go bagless if possible, so I will encourage this idea. I hadn't even thought of putting the pins in something small inside his pockets.

 

[goofyintoronto]

I don't think you're going to get a teen boy to carry a purse (from the link above). A string backpack would work perfectly.

Yes, same here. I have a teen boy too, and he prefers the Nike string back pack as shown above. No way would he wear the purse/cross body bag above. But everyone has different taste.

I really like your idea of cargo shorts. There are ways to fix the "poking" problem with the pins though. I have no suggestions to be honest, but im sure if you google it you'll find solutions.

 

[brennicksmom]

I don't think you're going to get a teen boy to carry a purse (from the link above). A string backpack would work perfectly.

I agree, I am not sure what he's thinking he wants to carry. I was trying to find something that looks a bit masculine

 

[JenLovesMM]

Maybe something like this?
https://www.amazon.com/Durable-Packable-Lightweight-Backpack-Daypack/dp/B00UNHYXWQ

 

[mi*vida*loca]

I agree, I am not sure what he's thinking he wants to carry. I was trying to find something that looks a bit masculine

My son uses that drawstring bag for everything. When he goes to the basketball courts, if he's hanging at the pool, if he's going to a friends house for a while and wants to take his charger, etc. I call it his "murse." (man purse)

He lives in joggers and basketball shorts so we can't use his pockets.

 

[ShirikiUtundu]

There are ways to fix the "poking" problem with the pins though. I have no suggestions to be honest, but im sure if you google it you'll find solutions.

I was picturing something like a velvet or nylon jewelry type bag. Something just big enough to hold 4-5 pins (assuming the number) but (1) provide an extra barrier in case a back falls off and (2) has a drawstring closure to keep everything from being loose and moving around. I mean, it won't look especially cool if he pulls it out . But it will get the job done.

 

[brennicksmom]

I was picturing something like a velvet or nylon jewelry type bag. Something just big enough to hold 4-5 pins (assuming the number) but (1) provide an extra barrier in case a back falls off and (2) has a drawstring closure to keep everything from being loose and moving around. I mean, it won't look especially cool if he pulls it out . But it will get the job done.

Good plan!

 

[rwdavis2]

Does he really need one?

 

[NYCgrrl]

I am looking for advice. We plan to go to WDW next year (2019) and my teen son does not want to use a fanny pack. Is there a small bag anyone recommends for a 16 year old to carry? He will need to have a cell phone charger and cord, and a few pins for trading, so it can be a small bag. He has always used a Disney fanny pack in the past trips, but wants something different for the next trip. I think a string backpack is overkill because he won't be carrying much at all, and will be too hot as we will be there in the heat of the summer. I suggested just using cargo shorts, but he doesn't want the pins to poke him if the backs fall off.
Is there a small clip on bag type thing for on a belt loop?

Either a padded small bag that fits in his cargo shorts for the pins or just place the pins, points out and attach the pin backers to the outside of the pocket, no pin hurt.
The charger, phone and other accessories can be placed in his other cargo pocket; no need for a back pack.

 

[Oneanne]

Another vote for a string backpack. When I had my Nephew with me we got him a Disney one at the beginning of the trip and he carried his stuff and a few things for me the entire trip.

 

[brennicksmom]

Either a padded small bag that fits in his cargo shorts for the pins or just place the pins, points out and attach the pin backers to the outside of the pocket, no pin hurt.
The charger, phone and other accessories can be placed in his other cargo pocket; no need for a back pack.

I agree, he shouldn't need a bag at all

 

[brennicksmom]

Does he really need one?

I don't think so, but as of today, he said he wants one, so I will look and try to convince him that he doesn't need one

 

[wahoostampingirl]

My teenaged son carries an UnderArmour cinch sak, but if he doesn't want something like that my daughter uses a Running Buddy pouch on her long runs. It's magnetic so it stays on your waistband and you can cover it with your shirt. It's not awfully big (she uses the XL), but just wanted to throw it out there.
https://www.therunningbuddy.com/collections/buddy-pouch/products/buddy-pouch-xl

 

[disneyvoice]

My 16 year old son just uses his pockets - sometimes he wears cargo shorts. He carries his phone, a fuel rod, and his wallet. I am guessing he would rather die than wear either a fanny pack or backpack.