Backpacks vs Fannie Packs

[5 Mousekteers]

Just wondering from IHEARTDISNEY's poll on fannie packs, what is the preference of WDW guest for transporting personal items in the parks. Do you favor the backpack or fannie pack.
I like the convienence of the backpack to stow the camera, water bottles and items purchased while in the parks.

[DANAM]

I love the messanger style bag.

[g8rgirl29]

I prefer a small shoulder bag, my DH always carries a fanny pack and we have an insulated stroller bag. A backpack is too heavy and hot for me but we may end up switching to this method once we no longer have the stroller to lug the heavy stuff.

[LuvsTigger80]

we just carry a shoulder bag. We tried a backpack with our first trip, didn't really like it. It was much easier to use our carry on bag then to bring a whole different bag with us.

[caryrae]

Since it's just my wife and I we don't carry much of anything, so I choose neither. I do use one of those neck pouches. They are like a wallet that you hang around your neck, works great. I keep the money, tickets, credit cards, fast passes, ect and just keep it under my shirt, nice and safe. Also cargo shorts work great with all the pockets, I will keep ponchos in the pockets just in case.

[Seasonscraps]

I use a wristlet - it holds everything I need for a day in the park (cash, camera, cell, ID, etc). I don't like lugging lots of stuff around the park.

[TennesseeTink]

I have a messenger style Baggalini that I absolutely LOVE! Tons of pockets, light-weight, and waterproof.

[Daddy Mouse]

We like to use a backpack. We carry basic first-aid items, camera, lens, eyeglasses, water bottle and ponchos. It is light enough for us to carry without it being too combersome. The backback we use is rather on the small side.

[twink61]

I'm a dork, use both.

[mickeys_princess_mom]

Small backpack to keep things organized and easy to find. It's all about the pockets!
I find if I carry a big bag I have to fish for things, and I don't want the hassle. Have really streamlined what I bring to the parks, though. Less is definitely more, and so much is available in the parks that I carry as little as possible. We usually shop during the early days of our visit and send things back to the room .

[Mousemates]

utility belt = fanny pack

[tjstrike]

Jansport backpack for us, no fannypacks here !!

[Tigerinvestigator]

neither........bags=long waits for security

[Mickey91]

We usually have both. The back pack makes it easier to carry essentials like sunscreen,cameras, etc. and the fannie helps me keep my money and autograph book handy.

[RAIDER]

Neither if i could get away with it ...But i always have a small rucksack for odds and ends like ponchos etc

[animalkingdomguy]

Backpacks are large, make your back sweat, don't stow easily and are a nuisance in a crowd. Personally a backpack belongs in schools or on the John Muir trail and not in WDW.

[poeticeclipse]

I have a messenger style Baggalini that I absolutely LOVE! Tons of pockets, light-weight, and waterproof.

I second the Baggallini! Mine is lime green. DH LOVES IT as well and will carry it around the parks without complaining. It's much more comfortable than a regular backpack and not as unfashionable as a fanny pack.

Like TennesseeTink said, it's light-weight, lots of pockets, and waterproof. I also love the water bottle holder on the side. I will never own a bag that doesn't have that feature. It also "looks" smaller than a regular backpack. But, because of the way that the pockets are made, you can fit LOTS into that bag if you have to. I don't suggest it because then it will stick out kind of far but... at least you know that you can fit two hoodies in there if you need to.

I used to own an amazing regular backpack that I got when I was in junior high. It was from Old Navy and it had TWO water bottle nets on the sides and also a clasp on the front was a "push light." So, if you were in a big crowd with a family member that runs off a lot, you can strap the backpack on that person and turn the flashing light on. It just let off a nice red blinking light. Sadly, I lost this bag and cannot find it. boooo!

[Charlee]

Another vote for neither - I carry a small messenger bag that fits wallet, camera, and a small bottle of sun screen. Its small and convienent and only has one compartment for bag check. Its also very easy to take on rides.

[DNS]

I just use a purse with a long shoulder strap so I can cross it over my shoulder.

[DisneyCouture]

I have a messenger style Baggalini that I absolutely LOVE! Tons of pockets, light-weight, and waterproof.

I definitely agree with the Baggalini. I can't go to WDW without it. It's small enough to carry around without feeling your back is going to give out, yet big enough to store everything you need as well. Mine is also lime green which helps if you get lost in a crowd.