Post pics of your bag you carry into park

[3"Mouse"keteers]

I bit the bullet and purchased the baggalini in expresso. I will let everyone know how I like it once it gets here!

 

[Castle crazy]

Does anyone have the Derek Alexander North/South Top Zip
bag? I have the Baggallini messenger but wanted something slightly smaller. I bought the Heys TravelMate which has all the things I wanted in the size I wanted but I don't like the front flap. Everytime you want something you have to fool with it. I've now ordered the one listed above and wondered if anyone has it and their opinion.

Thanks!

http://www.ebags.com/derek_alexande...er_bag/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=83720

 

[Castle crazy]

Well the UPS man just delivered my Derek Alexander. Talk about fast, I just ordered it from ebags Sunday. Anyway, it has a little zipper compartment in the top of the bag that is shallow. It'd be perfect for your tickets, or a small camera. It has a big zip compartment behind that is one big compartment with one slip in pocket. There is a zipper in the very back that would be very secure and there is a flap on the front that has a zipper compartment on the front that un-snaps to another compartment. This flap does not have to be opened to get to everything else. There is a compartment on the side but it is more for a cell phone. I don't think it is going to be big enough for a water bottle which is what I really wanted. The strap adjusts to a number of lengths and it seems comfortable. I'm going to carry it a couple of days and will report back.

 

[wdwmaw]

I am going to try something very small this year. I think I will not even have to go through security with this one. I found this at Hallmark for less than $10 and it will hold my Kodak camera, cell phone, tickets, room key,DDE card,fast passes, chap stick, ID, extra camera battery and SD card. It is amazing how much it will hold to be so small. It came with hand stap and strap that will fit on me like a sling. I am excited about this one, here it is
http://www.charm14.net/charm_14/cellphonecharm14.php5?cat=27&lan=esp# Its not big but my kids are both teenagers and I am tired of being the one to lug things around.

 

[andymattmom]

http://www.baggallini.com/product1.asp?product='ZPC369'


Does anyone have this one? I thought it looked smaller than the normal one. If you have it do you like it?

thanks

 

[DisneyNDecember]

Well the UPS man just delivered my Derek Alexander. Talk about fast, I just ordered it from ebags Sunday. Anyway, it has a little zipper compartment in the top of the bag that is shallow. It'd be perfect for your tickets, or a small camera. It has a big zip compartment behind that is one big compartment with one slip in pocket. There is a zipper in the very back that would be very secure and there is a flap on the front that has a zipper compartment on the front that un-snaps to another compartment. This flap does not have to be opened to get to everything else. There is a compartment on the side but it is more for a cell phone. I don't think it is going to be big enough for a water bottle which is what I really wanted. The strap adjusts to a number of lengths and it seems comfortable. I'm going to carry it a couple of days and will report back.

I just ordered this bag as well, I have been researching many bags on Ebags & decided this would be best for me. I had to return the AmeriBag Metro New Yorker, the strap was WAY TOO LONG & would not shorten any longer. You would need to be taller than 5'3" for that bag to work. I hope I like this one!!
I ordered the Derek Alexander Leather - North/South Top Zip Shoulder Bag
(Black). Thanks for posting, I will let you know what I think when mine arrives as well.

 

[GoofyDoo]

Thank you all for the great info you have shared on this thread. After reading your opinions and some reviews on eBags, I decided to go ahead and order the Vera Bradley Hipster in Kensington. I found some coupons/codes for eBags.com, should anyone need them: http://www.couponcreep.com/couponcodes3/check/637
Several are good through the end of July. I used the 10%-off a purchase of $35 or more, and it also gave me free shipping. I had to pay tax, though. I'm excited to get my bag--hopefully I'll love it.

 

[Kellylynn3]

I just purchased my Vera Bradley Hipster yesterday at our local Navy Exchange. I was originally going to go with the Bagallini but I was afraid with how big it was I'd feel the need to stuff it. I'm planning on carry a lightweight long sleeve shirt in the bottom of the bag (for those freezing cold restaurants), a hopefully easy to fold up poncho, park tickets credit card and etc. Also I'm going to make a mini first aid kit with a few band aids, advil, benadryl, sunscreen and etc. So hopefully this bag will be perfect for it all. Has anyone else ever used this bag? What did you carry in it and do you have pics?

 

[earljam]

we just ordered the heys travelmate, I'm not sure if it's water proof that seems to be the only drawback. But if you want to protect your goodies pick up a can of camp dry(or any water proofing spray) from your local wal-mart, camping store from the sporting goods section. I used to use this in school for rainy or snowy days on my back packs. 1 application will last three months and works really well. Be sure to really load it on the seams...

 

[GrumpyMom25]

I just got my Vera Bradley Kensington Hipster in the mail yesterday (also came from ebags.com). I LOVE it. I'm pretty sure tho that I won't be carrying it around the parks because I'm sure it won't deal well with the heavy rains and I'm not sure that it will hold everything I need to take along. It's a nice size but really not all that big. I also have a Heys Travel Mate arriving in a couple of days ... we'll see what that is capable of holding.

 

[JulieNMM]

When we bought souvies the first day at the Contemp, they were offering a large canvas bag that says Disney on it for $10 with a $40 purchase. So I bought one and used it for the rest of the trip. It's beige with navy straps.

JULIE

 

[Castle crazy]

Just found another bag website that has some really great prices on lots of different sized bags:
www.getabag.com

Be sure to look under fanny packs as well because there is a great sized little shoulder tote that is very close to the Derek Alexander bag but it has a mesh bottle holder on the outside for your water.

Also, I took my Derek Alexander to the local embroidery shop today and was going to have a Mickey Mouse put on the front. No can do! She said they don't have a license.

 

[havinfun]

So I ordered from QVC for even less money: $19.95. It came today and I love it. I will tell you the navy blue one which says navy but looks royal blue is in fact navy. It has pockets everywhere, the strap shortens so you can make it a regular shoulder bag and it has zippers that unzip making the bag bigger if you want. I has a spot for a water bottle which I like, but if you don't have one you just zip it up and it's out of site. It has a zipper on the back that would be up against your body that seems like a good spot for money. The little pocket on the front top is for a cell phone. I have a Blackberry and it won't fit so I'll use it for sunglasses. There is a water proof pocket that I think will be great to carry paper towels and a little frozen blue ice when we go in August. I really like it.

Thanks for all your help. This looks like the bag for me. You can't beat the price. I just checked the QVC website. The shipping cost isn't bad either.

Now as I read further it seems you don't like the bag. I still might give it a try.

 

[Castle crazy]

The TravelMate bag is perfect except for the flap that covers the front. I haven't returned it and I'm trying to get use to it but so far I just don't like having to open the flap to get to anything. The size is perfect, the weight is perfect and so is the strap, but the flap is in the way. If it had a top zipper above the flap it would be fine but it doesn't. It does have one zipper on the front and I'm trying to use that. I like the bag but for me it isn't the perfect one. The Derek Alexander top zip is great but it doesn't have the water bottle holder which is really a must for me. When I get back from Disney I'm going to make a pattern and make one that is exactly what I want. (Yea right!) I haven't had my sewing machine out in years!

 

[janiebegood]

I love this small backpack, which I've been using for six months or so daily, and plan to use on our WDW trip in December:

http://www.ebags.com/sherpani/vida_special_offer/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=82452

It's comfortable, spacious, with four outside pockets and a zippered inside pocket. It uses magnetic closures, so I don't think I'd put an iPod or cell phone on the outside, but those pockets are great for sunglasses, purell, sunscreen, etc.

Whenever we go to a crowded place (amusement park, ballgame) I also wear a small baggallini "wallet"-type bag, like this:

http://www.ebags.com/baggallini/wal..._nylon/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=20442

In that, I keep ID, credit card & cash, camera, cell phone, sunglasses, a couple of sanitizing wipes, bug repellent wipes, a nail file, lactaid pills for my kid, chapstick, a Burt's Bees lip shimmer, a pen, and I've found I can even fit small laminated copies of my itinerary. It's AMAZING what I can fit in that little sucker. I looooove it.

I don't have this:

http://www.ebags.com/baggallini/tic...ofiber/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=93067

Which is a ticket organizer, but it looks like it might be a good alternative to a lanyard w/ a pouch -- sturdier and roomier!

Edited to add one more bag:

We call this "The Wonder Bag". It's too big in most cases to carry into the parks but in all other ways, it's an ideal carry-on bag that can pass as a 'purse' in your carry-on count. I swear we could live for a week out of this bag:

http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/st...langId=-1&categoryId=30010&sc1=Search&feat=sr

 

[DisneyNDecember]

I just ordered this bag as well, I have been researching many bags on Ebags & decided this would be best for me. I had to return the AmeriBag Metro New Yorker, the strap was WAY TOO LONG & would not shorten any longer. You would need to be taller than 5'3" for that bag to work. I hope I like this one!!
I ordered the Derek Alexander Leather - North/South Top Zip Shoulder Bag
(Black). Thanks for posting, I will let you know what I think when mine arrives as well.

I just got my Derek Alexander Leather - North/South Top Zip Shoulder Bag
(Black). LOVE IT!!!! It has tons of pockets, credit card slots, etc... For an organization freak like myself, this is PERFECT !!! I do not like to carry a wallet, so this bag is perfect!! Just note that the company name Derek Alexander Leather is part of the company's name, not all the products are leather, it is just the company name.

Here is the Ebags link so you can see the length, width, depth of the bag.
http://www.ebags.com/derek_alexande...er_bag/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=83720

This bag can be worn on one shoulder or across the body. It is comfortable in front, back, or on the side-- which makes it great for getting on/off of rides.

I also carry a DisneyWorld bag I bought years ago for souvenirs, snacks, jackets. It is lightweight, waterproof, awesome, & has been a staple for years. I bought it at one of the resort hotels-- either POP or AllStar Movies/Music.... I can't remember. Here is a photo from last year of me & my son while I am holding it.

 

[AKADrea]

I would be concerned using this as a daily park bag due to the "
Hidden magnets under lid for unique closure" as the product description states. I am a single mom, so I am responsible for carrying everything, so my park tickets/hotel cards are in my main bag. I have heard that the magnets play havoc on your park tickets/hotel cards & sometimes make them lose their information. Just a thought........

OH SHOOT!!!!

 

[janiebegood]

Re. "magnet closure" bags:

I have had a hotel room key lose its info due to a magnet in my baggellini mini bag, but only if I put it in the pocket with the magnet. If I zip it inside, it hasn't been a problem.

In terms of securuity, we only plan to use the Sherpani bag for ponchos, pipe cleaners, and other non-valuables, and I plan to leave it in the basket under the stroller. Anything valuable will be in my Baggallini minibag or my husband's waistpouch.

If I were trying to carry everything in one bag, then the Sherpani probably wouldn't be a good choice for the parks due to both its massive magnetization and relative lack of security.

I wanted a bag big enough to carry my Birnbaum's Guide for Kids, which has autograph pages in the pack AND good park maps/info all in a reasonably small size. But maybe that's a silly reason to carry a whole bag, and I should find something smaller for autographs!

 

[DisneyNDecember]

OH SHOOT!!!!

Just keep the park tickets AWAY from the magnet area. The Derek Alexander bag I just ordered & received (see previous post) has a small magnet near the lower area, not near the credit card slots at all.

 

[3"Mouse"keteers]

Re. "magnet closure" bags:

I have had a hotel room key lose its info due to a magnet in my baggellini mini bag, but only if I put it in the pocket with the magnet. If I zip it inside, it hasn't been a problem.

In terms of securuity, we only plan to use the Sherpani bag for ponchos, pipe cleaners, and other non-valuables, and I plan to leave it in the basket under the stroller. Anything valuable will be in my Baggallini minibag or my husband's waistpouch.

If I were trying to carry everything in one bag, then the Sherpani probably wouldn't be a good choice for the parks due to both its massive magnetization and relative lack of security.

I wanted a bag big enough to carry my Birnbaum's Guide for Kids, which has autograph pages in the pack AND good park maps/info all in a reasonably small size. But maybe that's a silly reason to carry a whole bag, and I should find something smaller for autographs!

Just curious, but what do you use pipe cleaners for in the parks, if I may ask?