Best Park Bag for my Wife

[awaldo]

We have a DD1 and DD4 and will be traveling to WDW in a few weeks. Past trips found me wearing a backpack the entire trip. Not bad at all, plenty of room, but DW was thinking maybe she'd like a bag of her own to pack all the various "things" in. She's partial to a single strap, messenger style carried bag. Anyone have any tips on a must have, best ever bag for her? I'm sure you can imagine all the crap we tote to the parks, so I am sure someone has found a perfect, indispensable brand and model! Thanks!

 

[kckmom]

My daughter got an adorable large tote bag with Cinderella and pearsl/sequins on it, so I brought that as our main bag on our last trip. My youngest was still in diapers at that time, too so I had wipes and lotions with me. Honestly, it was a pain in the rear, the stuff I needed was always falling to the bottom of the bag, and I was unable to grab camera and other necessities in a hurry.

I would suggest a lightweight lighter colored fabric backpack, or at least something with multiple pockets to keep things seperate and a zipper to keep the contents in the bag. That way, you can keep a cell phone in one side, tix in another, camera in another, etc. You will always know where things are! Have a great trip!

 

[katied]

I carry a bagglini. I can fit multiple gallon size ziplocks in it - change of clothes for DS, diapers and wipes, sunscreen, snacks, etc. It is still small enough that it's not a bother when I'm also carry DS in the lines. Plus, it has a small section on the strap across my chest that is perfect for the tickets - so I can easily access them for Fastpasses, park entry, etc.

 

[Aliceacc]

I second the baggalini messenger bag. It's great!

 

[loveysbydesign]

I love my Travelon bag...it holds so much more than you think it will! I kept all the items I wanted to be able to get out quickly in it such as camera, tix, money, bandaids, hair clips, tissues, sunglasses, sunblock stick, lip balm,etc. They we kept other stuff in a small messenger/diaper bag that we had on our stroller. I could move it around easily from my hip to front and wear it on all the rides wothout it getting in the way!

 

[Fall1]

Would anyone mind posting a picture of their Baggallini bag? There are sooooooooo many and I'm not sure which is the 'right' one. Thanks!!

 

[maxiesmom]

I third the use of a baggallini!

I don't have a picture, but mine is the MES160 messenger, in Ripstop Nylon. I actually just used it the first time last week, and it was great! Big enough to hold a couple of rain ponchos, all my credit cards, and assorted other stuff. But not heavy or cumbersome at all.

I was a dedicated fanny pack user, but having the baggallini was much nicer. I don't think I will ever go back to using my fanny pack.

 

[QueenGoblin]

I really like my Timberland monostrap bag and I use it all the time at home too. Because it is a monostrap, you can sling it across your back, then pull it around to the front when you get on a ride. It is plenty big to back a few diapers and some essentials.

 

[angela1044]

Here is a link to show you a pic of the one I have. I've used it in Disney as well as many other day trips. I love it. It's taken a beating too but is standing up well.

http://www.baggallini.com/product1.asp?collection='cmb' &product='MES160'

 

[dolfinjuls]

I just got a Baggalini since it was so highly recommended here and tested it out this weekend and love it! It's the messenger style.
http://www.ebags.com/baggallini/mes..._nylon/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=18644
It has so sections and compartments that it holds a lot w/out being bulky. I really wanted something to bring with me without bringing a huge bag or diaper bag and that was easily accesible. I have a 4 and 2 year old. So we'll see how it works out in a couple of weeks in Disney!

 

[Moomduck1]

I really like the Disney World tote bag that you can buy in the parks/resorts. There's always some sort of deal to get it....spend $50 get it free, or something like that. It is very wide and you can fit lots of things in it. I like it better than a messanger bag or any sort of shoulder bag. It is easier for security to search through when entering a park and easier to root around through. It fits by your feet when you are on rides and it's easier to keep out of pictures.

 

[awaldo]

At the advice of most of you, I had my DW check out the baggalini messenger. Then, lo and behold, she found one at Marshall's yesterday for $16! Not her first choice of color, but hey, for that price...

Plus, my mother was with her and bought one plus some other Baggalini for our trip as well!

 

[Mouse House Mama]

IMO the best bag for a wife is a husband with pockets.