Post pics of your bag you carry into park

[melcan]

Guess I killed this thread

 

[Castle crazy]

Does anyone have the Piazza Day bag in a color other than black or willow? This looks like a great bag just wish it had cool colors like the Baggallinis. I love the new animal prints Baggallini has but the Piazza sure seems like a better size.

 

[irky416]

I have the ocean color. It's very pretty.

 

[MapleGirl]

No bag, just my pack mule...... *cough* I mean my wonderful husband!

DH wears a vest like this with lots of pockets:

We fit the camera, tickets, sunglasses and diabetes supplies. It rocks to not have a bag to worry about!!!!

 

[HLDisney]

For anyone who has the Piazza bag... I know that one side of the bag has a bottle holder while the other side is meant more for an iPod/mp3 player. However, would the iPod side also fit a water bottle, if needed? I need to be able to carry water bottles for both myself and my DD

Thanks,
Helen

 

[irky416]

For anyone who has the Piazza bag... I know that one side of the bag has a bottle holder while the other side is meant more for an iPod/mp3 player. However, would the iPod side also fit a water bottle, if needed? I need to be able to carry water bottles for both myself and my DD

Thanks,
Helen

I just tried it and it does fit. However, on the actual water bottle side, there is a mesh holder that holds the bottle in very well. On the ipod side, there is a holder, but it doesn't come up as high as the mesh one on the other side, so it makes the bottle much less stable. I hope that makes sense. We always just share one bottle and get it refilled as necessary. Carrying more than one gets too heavy for me.

 

[HLDisney]

Thanks for checking it out for me!

Helen

 

[janiebegood]

The Vera Bradley Hipster and the Sherpani Cres both arrived today! Yay! But...neither seems to be perfect for me. *sigh*

When I put everything in the Hipster, it felt really heavy and hung awkwardly on my hip. Nice comfy strap, though, I'll give it that!

The Cres is basically the same size as my mini baggallini, but without the awesome organizational features of my baggallini. It held everything except my prescription sunglasses in their case, which I think I will probably need in my bag (rather than in the "junk" bag in the stroller that's going to hold a change of clothes, sunscreen, light jackets, and snacks/water).

So I'm returning those and ordered a NorthFace "Roo" instead -- yes, I'm going to be one of those folks wearing a waist pouch. I even have a small one for my DD7 to wear with her autograph book, pen, lollipops, penny press money and her "lovey" in it!

 

[Castle crazy]

For anyone that can sew you can order the mesh material that holds your water bottle from Collins Cottage Industries. I found some Mickey material at Walmart, ordered the mesh and I'm going to make one bag just for fun, at least I'm going to try. Also, I used the mesh to add a bottle holder to a bag I liked that didn't have one.

 

[lindsmom]

Hope these pictures help... (and let me tell ya, I HATE pix of myself but for the greater DIS good...)

I have a baggallini (sp?) messenger. Got it on clearance @ REI online.

I don't like purses - I have a healthy back bag from L.L. Bean and I hate it. (gasp!) I'm a "money and license in the back pocket" kind of gal. But we knew we'd need something for a water bottle, tickets, car keys, sunscreen, etc. LOVE the messenger bagg! okay....

Here's a shot showing the bag's regular position for the week:

I just realized the bag is almost the same color as my shirt, but you can see it. I'm not a petite person (ahem), but this bag was very comfortable. I've seen other people mention (on other boards) that they found the strap too short, but it's actually very adjustable. There are two slide buckles to adjust, making the strap REALLY long. You could also shorten the straps and wear it over one shoulder like a purse; mine slid off a bit, but I'd do it if we were going in and out (like from car to restaurant, etc).

This picture doesn't show the bag too much, except for one VERY important feature:

Okay... I don't tell just anyone to stare here, but you see that strap going, um, between "the girls" ? THERE is a zipper pocket that hides in the strap. The company says it's for a cell phone, but my cell is a flip phone and didn't fit. However, we kept all our tickets RIGHT THERE the whole week. Believe me when I tell you I had NO WORRIES about someone trying to steal our tickets (I would LIKELY notice ) Also, I didn't worry about the tix falling out of a pocket, or falling out if we took something out of the bag.

Last picture (sorry so long here) - and please DO NOT mention to DH that I'm posting this, but it's proof that a guy MAY wear it:

You can also see the strap against your neck - I actually didn't mind too much - I found my camera strap hurt - but this strap was smooth enough. Although toward the end of the day, I preferred to tuck a shirt collar underneath, as he is NOT demonstrating here.


Hope this helps!

 

[3"Mouse"keteers]

Thanks for the pictures! I am not petite myself either, and was worried about how the baggalini would fit on me.

 

[havinfun]

I like the look of this bag, but I too think its a bit big. I would love to find something similar just a bit smaller.

I kept looking at this bag. It was made very well. I also kept thinking it is too big to be carrying every day through the parks. So, I returned it. I ordered this bag today.
http://www.shoebuy.com/baggallini-m...85300?cm_mmc=frooglelist-_-none-_-none-_-none

I sure hope this is the right bag for me. I am running out of time. With new member discount (10%) and summer sale (20%) this bag with delivery cost 28.04. If I don't like it I can return it without paying shipping.

 

[iScrap]

So glad I found this thread! I think I'm going to order the Baggalini messenger because I really want the water bottle holder (and eBags has them 20% off this weekend!). Thank you for all the great tips!

 

[shellynn24]

I kept looking at this bag. It was made very well. I also kept thinking it is too big to be carrying every day through the parks. So, I returned it. I ordered this bag today.
http://www.shoebuy.com/baggallini-m...85300?cm_mmc=frooglelist-_-none-_-none-_-none

I sure hope this is the right bag for me. I am running out of time. With new member discount (10%) and summer sale (20%) this bag with delivery cost 28.04. If I don't like it I can return it without paying shipping.

I like the look of this one too. Let me know how it goes, I can bag shop vicariously through you Because I love to shop for bags, just don't have the money right now

 

[iScrap]

I found Baggallini bags today at The Paper Store! No sales, but it was great to see the different styles and try them on. LOVE these bags in the crinkle nylon. The strap on the messenger bag wasn't rough against my neck at all. I think this will be a new collectible for me.

Off to order it! I'm getting it at Shoebuy like havinfun... $28.04 (free shipping!) for the black crinkle nylon (wish they had it in leaf, but I'll get that one for next time. )

 

[chasenluke]

I would love to see a pic of the VB hipster on someone. I am no good with measurements and want to make sure the regular one isn't to big. I have the Baggallini but used it this weekend and it seems to big.

Even with a 3 and 7 year old we pack lightly for the parks.

 

[nocruisecontrol]

I'm so glad you started this thread! I read all the comments and surfed the Internet. I was thinking about a Sherpani XO 08 (which I think is incorrectly listed on ebags as far as the measurements go - I think it is much smaller than it is stated). I might still order that as it will be bigger than the next one.

I did find this:

It's by The North Face and it's called Paige. It is a woman specific bag and it's small (much like a purse) but the Passporter fits in it and it appears that there would still be room for a wallet, small snacks, etc. There are two outside pockets for tickets, etc. and acamera, mesh pocket that I think could be used for a small water bottle. I found it at T. J. Maxx for $16.99. The downside to this one is the straps - no padding but the bag itself weighs only 8 ounces and since you can't stuff it full of anything big or heavy - perhaps the straps will be fine. I'm going to carry it to work a couple of days and see how it feels back and forth to the train.

 

[paula70]

Sorry for the delay, Paula70! I missed this post!

My camera is a Canon Elph -- a point and shoot digital camera. In my little baggallini mini bag, it fits in next to my cell phone and basically takes up the space in the main pocket. It's a pretty small camera, though I've seen smaller. My husband's Olympus digital also fits. If you don't have your cell phone in it, I bet your bigger camera would fit.

ebags is offering free shipping on a lot of items today, along with a 10% off code -- ONL104ME. They have free return shipping, too, so you could always try it and if it doesn't work out, send it back!

PS -- the four "old" colors of the Vera Bradley Hipster are $31.99 today, plus 10% off, plus free shipping. I'm tempted myself, even though I have a bajillion bags already!

Thanks for the reply! I don't usually carry my cell so I may just give it a try. Unfortunately I was gone for the last 5 days but I'm going to keep watching those sales on ebags!

 

[iScrap]

Thanks for the reply! I don't usually carry my cell so I may just give it a try. Unfortunately I was gone for the last 5 days but I'm going to keep watching those sales on ebags!

Check out http://www.shoebuy.com too. If you sign up for their newsletter you get 10% off, plus they have free shipping - to you and for returns.

 

[paula70]

Check out http://www.shoebuy.com too. If you sign up for their newsletter you get 10% off, plus they have free shipping - to you and for returns.

AWESOME-THANKS!!