Post pics of your bag you carry into park

[anty30]

I just ordered this bag today.

http://secure.ebags.com/sherpani/vida/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=82452

I will give a review when I get it.

I got my new backpack today.

I love the way it looks. Very durable, and really attractive. I ordered the black with brown/copper accents. I love the purse that is attached to the inside. Medium in size. All of the pockets have a magnetic closure. My daughter wants one already.

I am taking it on vacation to Myrtle Beach next week. I will let you know how it holds up.

 

[iScrap]

Glad you like your new bag. I'll be looking forward to your review. I love the look of this bag and might have to add it to my collection.

 

[honeybee8200]

Just be careful with the magnetic closures. They can erase info from your KTTW and credit cards.

 

[3girls4me05]

I am using my DD's LL Bean backpack. It is easily squishable. It will hold the stuff I need to keep in the bottom of the carriage. I am going to have my camera attached to my belt loop, my VB ID case will attach to another belt loop. That's my plan for now. I am keeping an eye out for a good, cheap alternative

 

[janiebegood]

I got my new backpack today.

I love the way it looks. Very durable, and really attractive. I ordered the black with brown/copper accents. I love the purse that is attached to the inside. Medium in size. All of the pockets have a magnetic closure. My daughter wants one already.

I am taking it on vacation to Myrtle Beach next week. I will let you know how it holds up.

I use a Sherpani Vida all day every day! I'm taking it on our trip as my purse, but haven't decided about taking it to the park -- it might be bigger than we need!

As far as the magnetic closures go, I think if you keep your KTTW in the zipper pocket just inside the main pocket or in a separate small wallet, it won't get erased. I wouldn't put it in any of the outside pockets.

I've been using the Vida daily since December, with all my credit cards in a separate wallet inside, with no problems at all from the magnets!

I just ordered a gray Heys TravelMate -- I'm thinking of doing a pre-trip report just so I can link ALL the stupid bags I've ordered and returned!

The microfiber Vera Bradley hipster I ordered turned out to be 1) too big, 2) it doesn't "sit" right on my, and 3) it still doesn't have enough organizer pockets to suit me.

The quest continues, and I remain undaunted!

 

[janiebegood]

Newsflash! Vera Bradley has updated the Hipster.

When I returned my Microfiber Hipster to a local store and told the salesperson what I was looking for, she suggested the Hipster, so to be nice, I picked one up, even though I'd already bought and returned one. Well! The design has been updated and I liked it enough that I did an exchange instead of a return!

I got the caffe latte pattern. Here are the details on the new bag design:

http://www.verabradley.com/Site/Store/ProductDetail.aspx?Sku=10447&

Basically, it's a little more "squat" -- slightly wider and shorter, with a snap-pocket on front large enough for my camera AND cell phone, and a zipped back pocket that would be perfect for my KTTW/ID/Visa/$$. Plus three inside slip pockets, including one large enough for my glasses case. Wide, comfortable, adjustable strap, too.

I'm still waiting for my Heys USA TravelMate to arrive, but I think we might have a winner!

(I started a pre-trip report yesterday, including links to all the bags I've bought and returned, and why. The link is in my siggie!)

 

[DAKnits]

Seriously, I think I've tried every bag recommended by this thread, and I'm still not sure which I'm going to use. Ebags and Shoebuy are a g-dsend for their free returns. My problem is that I haven't yet figured out the style of bag I want to carry -- the bulk of supplies will be in a backpack in the stroller (I got the High Sierra Impact in lime green from ebags and love it), but it's the personal bag that will make or break my comfort during the day. I think I have too many choices!!!

Still in the running:
1. Baggallini messenger in crinkle nylon: Love the organization and size, but I'm worried that the thick strap across my body will make me too hot and feel weighed down. I do find that the messenger rides too high on my neck, and have a seatbelt pad I got in the auto section of Walmart (thanks to another tip on this board) in case I end up using it.
2. Jansport Boardwalk sling: This is most likely too big, but I'm not sure if this is a useful bag to have anway -- like for trips when I don't have a second bag with the bulk of my supplies.
3. Jansport Coltrane fanny pack: may be too bulky when filled
4. Ameribag Healthy back in Small: nice organization, a bit too big, but the extra small was too small
5. Ful sling (got this one from Target): everything about this one is great except it's missing the all important outside water bottle pocket
6. Vera Bradley large backpack: already had this, but I think it's too big for what I need, and it's not waterproof
7. LeSportsac Tokidoki Scuola: think this is too big, and it tends to hang away from my back when full, and small things tend to get lost at the bottom.
8. REI Nikole day bag: converts from sling to backpack (wish they all did this), but I've been testing this one out and it's not organized the way I'd like -- also, the way the front pocket opens, it's easy to drop things out of there.
9. Rebok nylon drawstring bag: Got this at Target. Love how simple and lightweight this is, plus it has two large front pockets that fit a water bottle. It lacks internal organization however, and things may just end up lost. Also there's no zipper closure. Plus, I'm thinking that a sling is a better style so I don't have to take off the backpack every time I need something.

For anyone who's interested, I returned the:
1. Baggallini messenger in rip stop nylon: The rip stop was actually heavier, and I didn't like the PVC lining on the inside of the rip stop version.
2. Travelon sling/backpack -- really didn't like the material or the organization and found it very uncomfortable.
3. Pottery Barn sling (diaper sling): the bag itself is too heavy and bulky.
4. CalGate Gate: too big and heavy
5. Ameribag Healthy Back sling in Extra Small : too small -- it's fits everything, but no room for anything else I might want to shove in there, and I don't want it to be that tight of a fit.
6. Overland Equipment Luna: way too small

HTH someone!!!

 

[3girls4me05]

I just found a great purse to take today at Sears. It is a Rosetti and it has a great organizer outside pocket. Long strap that I can wear across my chest. Cell phone pocket, small outside zippered pocket nad large enough main part for camera, sunglasses etc.. Best of all it was on clearance for $8!

 

[Kat73]

Okay I had a couple bags bookmarked but actually came across this one today and think it might be the one. Ameribag Coil Field Pack on Ebags



http://www.ebags.com/ameribag/coil_field_pack/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=92953


Has anyone tried this one out? Sorry if someone posted this one already- I swear I read the whole thread but my mind is old and full of holes LOL

 

[jewelrylady]

This looks great! I just ordered another bag or I would be all over this! You'll have to let us know what you think.

Also, wanted to ask how everyone carries their stuff for their toddlers on the plane. My DD is going to need entertainment and snacks since the airlines have nothing for kiddos anymore.

 

[anty30]

This looks great! I just ordered another bag or I would be all over this! You'll have to let us know what you think.

Also, wanted to ask how everyone carries their stuff for their toddlers on the plane. My DD is going to need entertainment and snacks since the airlines have nothing for kiddos anymore.

My kids always bring their own small backpack with snacks, electronics, etc. They are allowed to bring a carry-on.

BTW, I leave tomorrow for Myrtle Beach and will be using my new Sherpani Vida bag, which I love. DH and I went out riding on our Harley all day yesterday and I wore it the whole time. It was comfortable, held everything I needed, and I actually got a few compliments on it!

 

[iScrap]

Okay I had a couple bags bookmarked but actually came across this one today and think it might be the one. Ameribag Coil Field Pack on Ebags

http://www.ebags.com/ameribag/coil_field_pack/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=92953

I like that one...a lot! I'd love to hear a review if anyone has used this one.

 

[melcan]

Just ordered that one in Pacific Blue. Should be delivered on the 21st. I'll post an update.

 

[peytonsmomie]

I just ordered a camelbak cloudwalker through westlaw, so I could use up my rewards points. We're planning to get the kids each one of the kids sized ones, and I'll applique on some of the disney patches. Pirates stuff for ds5 and Aladdin stuff for dd8.

The best thing about the camelbaks that I've read, aside from easy hydration w/o waiting in cs lines, is that the water bladder can be filled with ice and water, and creates a nice cooldown feeling along your spine. Nice for the hot weather!

 

[terbethk]

I just got the bagallini messenger sling bag in steel blue. I can tell it's going to work out fantastic already. I love it.
DH will probably wear his camelback too, so we don't have to carry waterbottles.

 

[LittleFlounder]

Okay I had a couple bags bookmarked but actually came across this one today and think it might be the one. Ameribag Coil Field Pack on Ebags



http://www.ebags.com/ameribag/coil_field_pack/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=92953


Has anyone tried this one out? Sorry if someone posted this one already- I swear I read the whole thread but my mind is old and full of holes LOL

I have the Ameribag Coil Field Pack.. I've been using it as a purse for the last 2 weeks. I really like it. I haven't tried it for Disney, but I plan to in November. I like that it has 2 straps... one to hold it with one hand like a tote, and one to sling it over your shoulder. The padding on the shoulder strap is very squishy and comfortable. I love the many different pockets this bag has (2 compartments, 7 or 8 smaller pockets), including a cell phone pocket, an outside mesh water bottle holder and a very roomy soft-lined pocket for cameras/ipods. There's even loops on the back so the bag can be carried on your belt.

 

[Skysdad]

My wife found a really neat bag - it's on the smaller side but it has two separate parts that are divided. We put our cash, park tickets and fast passes on one side and our camera, batteries and memory cards on the other. My wife wore it around her wrist but my son and I tied it to our belt loops -free hands to hold your drink or popcorn yeah! You can see them at www.upandgoodbyebags.com they say they're used to hold dog poop bags but we used it and loved it! For $10 (right now they're offering free shipping ) it was perfect for not having to carry a larger bag with us, fly right through bag check and the Disney prints are great too!

 

[patches07]

This is the bag I just bought for my WDW vacation in Sept of 2009 and I got the lime green one.http://www.mybaggs.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=2&products_id=7

 

[alboq]

I just found the tread & probably won't be able to go thru the whole thing. So sorry if this has been covered; Does anyone have an idea of a bag that can convert from a fanny pack into a back pack(depending on your mood)? My family takes turns holding the bag and my DS hates how he looks with the fanny pack. He ends up slinging it over his shoulder then I tell him he looks like he's carring a purse . He said thats better than wearing a fanny pack Thanks

 

[Kat73]

Thanks LittleFlounder! This one went to the top of my list.