We have always done fanny packs. Once we got past the stroller and baby bag age. My kids use them. They take their disposable camera, little snacks, and hand wipes and a couple of bandaids in them. I carry one also, my DH wouldn't be caught dead with one on though! I would rather have my hands free and don't care what I look like as long as I'm comfy. My kids also know that I'm not a pack mule and won't carry all their stuff.