I'm "that" girl - help me with my bag!

[Jiminy'sGirl]

Ok, in the past I have carried a Coach backpack and then a Baggallini to the parks. The Baggallini was perfect in terms of storage, but the metal clip dug into my collarbones. And by days 3-4, it was always making my shoulder sore. My DH suggested that HE would carry a backpack this trip - wow! So, he'll be carrying the water bottle, sweaters, etc. I normally shove into my baggalini. I'll be carrying my small camera, my KTTW and, knowing me, some lip gloss! Because I don't want to mess with anything on my back, I am considering the Vera bradley travel belt...
http://www.verabradley.com/product/Category/Travel/Travel-Belt-Bag/154930/defaultColor/Purple%20Punch/pc/638/p/154930/pageSize/15/sc/646/c/0/currentIndex/15.uts

has anyone tried this?? What do you think? I will admit to being kind of vain and definitely care about what I put on my body, but for this 4th trip with my young kids, I am over it. I am ready to be as comfortable and hands free as possible. I don't care who makes fun of me for having a fanny pack. Plus, at least it is a cute one! I just wan to make sure thing thing will hold my stuff...

 

[Bitsmommy]

I don't know if it will hold your stuff, but it is really cute. I may have to invest in one of those myself!

 

[Tricia's mom]

A FANNY PACK OOOOHHHH NOOOOOO....

Just kidding if it works go with it. I wouldn't want the "extra" stuff around my wasste I have enough biologically
Your right they are cute. BUT will it make your waste sweaty ??? thats the other problem I have with something around my waste..and I don't sweat very much (TMI )mmmm which pattern ???

 

[Jiminy'sGirl]

I know, right? A fanny pack is worse than death. But, hey, I'm in my mid 30s and traveling around with a 5 and 7 year old. Who am I trying to impress? I'll just slide it around aback for pictures...

Which pattern - the million dollar question! I think I would go with purple punch... Not sure though.

I hope someone comes along who has seen one in real life. I mainly worry if my camera will fit... It is an Elph, so quite small and slim, but still. DH will be holding everything else - yay!

 

[tinkermom23]

There is a thread dedicated to Vera Bradley bags of all kinds.... I just can't find it for you right now... I bet someone there has it!!

 

[RMulieri]

I am the queen of "it" bag women..I have carried everything from baggalini to Coach and Louis vuitton..I have decided after carrying the Coach tote bag from hell last year...I am DONE.I am going with comfort ...to hell with fashionable.I got myself an ameribag healthyback backpack.it doesn't look all that appealing( I got the sporty one) but DH agreed to carry it some this trip and it doesn't hurt my back even loaded up.