Which bag???

[mvazul]

I will be heading to Disney World the last week of August with my mother and sister. I need a comfortable bag to carry around the parks. I went in January with DH and the kids and just used my camera bag. However, it got really hot and irritating by the end of the week.

So, I am looking for a new bag. I will be carrying my DSLR (Nikon D50) with a 28mm lens and a 300mm lens. Also, my cell phone, debit/credit cards, hotel key/park tickets, poncho and a small towel. I need something that will be comfortable and easy to carry. Also, water resistant would be nice.

I have been looking around and have narrowed it down to a couple. Which of these would be better? Or is there something better?

The OGIO Tease - $40.95 (zappos.com)

The Overland Equpiment Donner - $57.95 (zappos.com)

The Baggallini Messenger Sling - $29.74 (ebags.com)




TIA for any help!!

Michelle

 

[CampbellScot]

Did you read my "Great Park Bag" post?! Check it out b/c I found an AWESOME Park bag!!!I found the Diaper Dude messenger bag and that is what I'm taking this year! I was worried that my Donner bag would be STUFFED with the needs of four people...two children and two adults. So I went looking for a bag that that would be easily accessible, not too girly, and able to hold a fair amount of stuff without getting hugely heavy. It's got padding on the strap, pockets galore AND bottle holders! As in Diet Coke bottle holders!! It's got fun colors and designs aimed at men and you would never know it was a diaper bag. It just looks like a messenger bag. I got mine at www.travelingtikes.com for $49.99, shipping was free! (it's the lowest price on the web! The camo print bag I got was $65.99 in stores and online!) Their customer service department is AWESOME! Okay...now that my public service announcement is over...

...Like I said, I have an Overland Donner bag that I carried last year at the parks. It was GREAT! I love the bottle carriers on either side of the bag! (also fits an umbrella very nicely!) It's a great bag, roomy and sleek! I love the color choices too! You can get it for quite a bit less than at Zappos though. check E-bags. I got mine for way less than $57! If you google "ebags coupons" you can sometimes find 10%-20% off your purchase. The only thing I didn't like much about the Donner bag was that it started to feel really heavy after a little bit and the strap isn't cushioned. Of course that could be b/c I put a lot of stuff in it!

good luck!!!

PS-Zappos has Diaper Dude bags too...way over priced on their site, but you can look at several pictures of the bag to get an idea of what it looks like!

 

[mvazul]

Thank you for your response.

Yes, I did see your post about the bag you found - and I looked into it. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like a bag I would buy. I am looking for a "girly" looking bag. But, I also need it to be roomy enough for my camera, but compact enough to be comfortable. I really didn't like the color choices they have for the Diaper Dude. The only "girly" looking one they had was with camo on it. I absolutely cannot stand camo - neither can DH.

Thankfully, on this trip I only need to carry my stuff since DH and the kids aren't going with me. My mom and sister will need to carry their own stuff!! Thank you, again, for your response. I'm glad you found a bag that will work for your family. I never thought finding a bag would be this complicated!!

 

[CampbellScot]

OH, well in THAT case...I'd say the Overland donner bag would be PERFECT for you!! It's will hold everything you need without looking bulky! I really love my donner bag. It was a great park bag for even two people. I had no trouble taking it on rides either. You can get a really fun color and print too! I wouldn't carry a big loud bag either if I was only worrying about carrying my own stuff!

Check out ebags! I love zappos, I really do, but they say their overnight shipping is free, but really you are paying for it in their inflated prices. If you want something ASAP, Zappos is your store. If you want a good deal, I'd search elsewhere!

Have a fun trip!!!

 

[mvazul]

Thank you, again!!

I just looked on ebags.com and found the Donner for $44.20. I think that is the one I am going to end up going with. It looks like it will suit my needs and will be comfortable at the same time. I just wish it came in light pink. I think I will go with the blue one.

 

[JennM]

and it is so cute IRL! I am excited about using it next week. We'll have a small diaper bag that we'll leave in our stroller when we go on rides, but the Donner is a perfect size for the things we need to keep with us.

 

[mvazul]

Oh, I am glad to hear it's cute!! I love functional, practical, etc, but it also needs to look good!!

Thank you!

 

[CampbellScot]

I really wanted to get the blue one too...but I ended up going with black for that "unisex" look...but I ended up carrying it most of the time anyway...seems I'm a teensy bit controlling...I need to be "in charge" of holding stuff... It makes me feel better!

I really hope you enjoy your bag. I thought it was pretty cool upon putting a bottle into the bottle holder, you couldn't even tell there was anything there! It's a really nice sleek bag!

Have fun!!!

 

[Jen66]

the green Donner bag is on sale for around $35 on REI. I am buying it today!!

 

[Jen66]

here is the one I just ordered for $40. 82 off rei.com


Never mind, I cannot figure out how to insert a photo. How do you guys do it?

 

[duketennisgal]

I ordered the green donner bag last week, should be here Tuesday. I can't wait to get to use it, I think I'll be able to use if for every day as well as for travel.

 

[Jemma28]

I just got back from Disney this week and I truly loved using the Overland Donner bag! I held everything we needed and used. I would reccomend that bag!

 

[lrab1126]

I love the look of them both... I need to look into that donner bag myself. sounds like the perfect bag.

 

[disneymom8589]

I ordered the green Overland Donner bag on Memorial Day and I had it by that Thursday!! I bought it through shoebuy.com and got a discount for setting up an account and a Memorial Day promo. It is adorable (inside has a green and pink flower print) and seems like the perfect-sized bag to take on our trip to WDW next month!!

 

[Disney Ron]

I am a huge Donner fan. I have the Black w/ daisy lining. I bought mine at REI. I love this bag I use it everyday and it worked out great in WDW.

Mrs. Disney Ron

 

[Ariel70]

I just bought the Donner Overland bag in slate with plum lining. I was going to wait until my WDW vacation was a little closer but I think it will come in handy this summer on day trips. Now I am looking for water bottles with filters to put in the sides. I hear the water in Florida leaves a lot to be desired.

 

[mvazul]

Thank you all so much for your replies.

I finally bit the bullet and ordered the Donner bag this morning. I, too, was going to wait until closer to my trip, but I found a great deal. I had ordered a pair of Birkenstock Rio's last week through shoebuy.com (originally $114 and got them for $94 with free S&H and no tax!! ). This morning, I had an e-mail offering $10 off through bagsbuy.com. So, I did it. Plus, I got an extra discount for ordering again within 60 days. Here is how it breaks down:

Bag Price: $51.95
Promotional Discount: $10.00
Member Discount: $4.20
Free S&H
No Tax!!

TOTAL: $37.75!!!

I ordered the blue. I really wanted something in a light pink, but I didn't see anything I liked. I think this blue will be pretty. Now I can't wait to get it!!

Thank you, again!
Michelle

 

[mom4scrapbooking]

I was looking at this bag last night. I am going to WDW for the first time next year. I have 4 kids so I know at some point I will be carrying all their stuff as well. It looks as though it has lots of room. I love the black one. I can't wait to hear more reveiws. Is it easy to carry?

 

[Memaw2Wm]

Love my Donner bag ... it's about as "perfect" a bag as you can find for Disney. I keep a small umbrella on one side, a water bottle on the other. My kep to the world, DL, cell phone and such in the front "pocket". In the center pocket I can easily fit my D-Rebel.

My one "complaint" is that I wish it had a "quick-adjust buckle" like my Timbuk2 bag has so I could easily adjust the shoulder strap from "across the chest" to "shoulder" length.

My DD liked mine so much I got her one of her own.

 

[mvazul]

I was looking at this bag last night. I am going to WDW for the first time next year. I have 4 kids so I know at some point I will be carrying all their stuff as well. It looks as though it has lots of room. I love the black one. I can't wait to hear more reveiws. Is it easy to carry?

I received an e-mail yesterday that my bag has shipped. I will post pictures and my review of it once I get it!!