Fanny Pack Phobia

[StitchesGr8Fan]

I really dislike fanny packs, but I don't know what else I would use to carry my stuff in the parks because I like the thrill rides and won't have anyone to hold my things. If anyone has any recommendations for a small bag that works well I would appreciate it.

I like to carry my room key, ID, money, camera, phone, sunscreen, medications, a small book, and a bottle of water with me. I'm also thinking about tucking my flip flops in if there is room so I can switch shoes for the water rides. Anything I am missing?

Thanks to all for the great community!

 

[catycatcat4]

What ever you do dont get a fanny pack! where those things ever in style? (at least for teens-20s)

Get a cute drawstring bag if you went to the toy story mania meet last year and still have that bag or a small backpack makesure you have a small makeup bag or pencil pouch or somthing for small itams like make up.

 

[TSWJan78]

I really like the bags Overland makes. I have the overland "Donner" on a recomandation from these boards and I must say I love love love it. You can just google Overland or Overland Donner and a bunch of options will come up.

 

[MelissaFromRI]

Baggallinis are awesome !!!
They come in all shapes , sizes and colors. They are fashionable and functional.

Ebags.com has alot of them at great prices and there are usually coupons

 

[reelmom]

Baggallinis are awesome !!!
They come in all shapes , sizes and colors. They are fashionable and functional.

Ebags.com has alot of them at great prices and there are usually coupons

I second the baggallinis.

 

[dreweyj]

I found the best back pack ever for $15.00 at Walmart! You can get it online or in their store. Eastsport Skater Backpack (product ID 11084175). I'd link to it, but I'm too new to post a link so the board prohibits me from doing so.

As far as IDs, credit cards, room key, etc, it's got a place to hold them on the side in a plastic slot like a wallet has and it can't be seen to others because its protected by a flap that holds the items Velcroed to the side of the bag. The items are held in the underside of the strap and just appear to be a pocket from the outside. It's amazing, and at fifteen bucks, you can't beat it! Lastly, it's got really nice padded straps and a thick pad on the back of the bag where the bag rests against your lumbar. It actually feels good to wear.


L8ER and Good Luck!

 

[G66]

I found the best back pack ever for $15.00 at Walmart! You can get it online or in their store. Eastsport Skater Backpack (product ID 11084175).

I just got back from a week at the world using a $15- Walmart back pack. It was an Outdoor Products model. I got it in the sporting goods section. The side web pouch was perfect for a water bottle. It held up well. They also have a fanny(waist) pack for like $9-. If you have a Walmart near by, it's worth a look.

I also used a small JanSport fanny pack that I have had for at least a decade. Perfect for my wallet, cell phone and the family's key to the world cards. Loose your wallet once due to poor pockets and you to will come to embrace the fanny pack. It's not a big giant pack. You can't even see it with a tee shirt hanging over it. I think it was spotted at the entry bag check twice in 8 days of coming and going at the parks. Embrace the fanny pack, you won't regret it.

 

[two-foxes]

You really can wear a fanny pack that doesn't look like *that* fanny pack...I'll even call it a waist pack to make less fanny-ish! I have one from a mountain shop that I LOVE and doesn't look cheesy at all (really, it doesn't!)

If you prefer to wear a waist pack instead of a back pack, take a peek at some of these from REI....I LOVE my Mountainsmith bag, and Kelty and REI brands look nice, too!

http://www.rei.com/search?search=waist+pack&sortby=Price+(Ascending)&hist=query,waist+pack

 

[aspen37]

I have a Mountainsmith too. I have used it in the parks but I bought it for hiking. This is the one I have but in a light blue. They don't have the light blue anymore.

http://www.mountainsmith.com/produc...categoryId=4&subCategoryId=3&subCategory2Id=0

 

[Annette_VA]

I really like the bags Overland makes. I have the overland "Donner" on a recomandation from these boards and I must say I love love love it. You can just google Overland or Overland Donner and a bunch of options will come up.

Second the Overland Donner recommendation! Love mine

 

[G66]

This looks like the current version of what I have. It's a "waist pack". Fifth Avenue... sounds like it should be in the Jay Peterman Catalog right next to the Urban Sombrero.

http://www.rei.com/product/733734

 

[dustyraye]

Another vote for the Bagallini here!!

 

[WickedPlans]

After years of having to carry a ruck sack with all the things I need for my kids, I am thrilled to be able to revert back to using my bumbag next year.
Don't care what anyone else thinks they look like, they are ideal.

 

[Masonic Mouse]

Ok I don't care what anyone says. I love my waist pack it is huge and camo color. In it I can put my point and shoot camera, video camera, sunglasses, Ipod, two large bottles of water, first aid kit, batteries for both cameras, advil, gum, 4 ponchos, park maps and touring plans, and other stuff all off my back so I stay cool and I can get at it all with one hand and not having to muck about with swinging it off my back and holding it with one hand and rummaging around with the other.

Jeff

 

[Claudia Kellenberger]

I am old enough to not really care if my fanny pack is not attractive or not really in style. I don't really care what anyone thinks.

That said, my fanny pack is an ideal size
for the stuff I want to carry. I would not want it to be a back pack, because I am digging for *something* very frequently.

I don't usually wear it around my waist, though. The strap goes on my left shoulder, and the bag itself is under my right breast. Some days, as long as there is nothing breakable in there, I use it on my waist, turned to the back, and it becomes "Lumbar support" while I am sitting down.

Of course, lumbar support is useless, if
Disney removes all the backs from the chairs in the counter service restaurants.

 

[daneenm]

Love my Bagalini! Not too big and lots of pockets to organize my stuff. Sling style makes is less cumbersome than a backpack for me.

 

[MODisFan]

I have a Bagillini backpack and the Overland Donner bag (based on recommendations from the boards). I like them both. Right now I am using a Vera Bradley backpack (the smaller version- not full size). It's perfect for my needs... 3/4 diapers, wipes, wallet, camera, cell phone and sun glasses. Good luck. Let us know what you decide on. ~Elizabeth

 

[parrotheadlois]

I found the best back pack ever for $15.00 at Walmart! You can get it online or in their store. Eastsport Skater Backpack (product ID 11084175). I'd link to it, but I'm too new to post a link so the board prohibits me from doing so.

As far as IDs, credit cards, room key, etc, it's got a place to hold them on the side in a plastic slot like a wallet has and it can't be seen to others because its protected by a flap that holds the items Velcroed to the side of the bag. The items are held in the underside of the strap and just appear to be a pocket from the outside. It's amazing, and at fifteen bucks, you can't beat it! Lastly, it's got really nice padded straps and a thick pad on the back of the bag where the bag rests against your lumbar. It actually feels good to wear.


L8ER and Good Luck!

looks like a good buy - good for the Dads and other guys

 

[mainegal]

Fanny, waist, bum - I love my small one. I wear it sort of on the side, on my hip.

I tried a backback, didn't like having to take it off to get things. Plus, it is too tempting to stuff it too much and then it gets in everbody's way!

I do like having my hands free!

 

[DizzyStitch]

I am old enough to not really care if my fanny pack is not attractive or not really in style. I don't really care what anyone thinks.

That said, my fanny pack is an ideal size
for the stuff I want to carry. I would not want it to be a back pack, because I am digging for *something* very frequently.

I don't usually wear it around my waist, though. The strap goes on my left shoulder, and the bag itself is under my right breast. Some days, as long as there is nothing breakable in there, I use it on my waist, turned to the back, and it becomes "Lumbar support" while I am sitting down.

Of course, lumbar support is useless, if
Disney removes all the backs from the chairs in the counter service restaurants.

I'm with you on this one. I want comfort not style. And I picked up a nice small WDW fanny pack at a flea market this summer for 1.00. It looks like new and it's perfect and won't destoy my shoulders this year. Of course now I need to figure out how we are carrying the picture mats I plan to use for autographs But isn't that what the ohter party members are for?