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buzzbeebara
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MAIN STREET USA! you da MAN...er MOUSE...er whatever it is, you is it!
How long did it take you to get that bag "Disney-fied"?
That would be something I would pay for, anybody else?
How long did it take you to get that bag "Disney-fied"?
That would be something I would pay for, anybody else?
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Main Street USA
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Thanks!buzzbeebara said:
Well, the most time consuming part was finding, and digging up, a lot of the older and more rare patches. The rest of it was just attaching them to the bag. It's not done yet, though. See that blank area on the front? I'm saving it for an extra special one....and I don't know what it is yet! I made hats of a few of the patches as well.
I've also got a huge North Face backpack that I've got covered in vintage and a few newer Ski Resort Patches. I'll post that one, too. Just have to take a pic.
I know....I'm a big dork.
p.s. funny you should mention paying for one. I've never really thought about it until now, but patches are expensive! There are about 30 patches on there, and at an average of about 8 bucks....wow. I'd better not lose that bag! LOL
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Miss Bell
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I've used a Jansport the past few years and really liked it. It's durable--I've had to throw lesser brands away after a trip. They just couldn't take it. Mine does have three pockets, so I just unzip them all and hold it closed while I wait in line for security. That makes the search process go much faster.
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MickeyLuv'r
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I used one of those really lightweight rectangular bags with the draw-strings. I can't say a particular brand, but I found it at Walmart. It was pretty inexpensive (under $10), mostly water resistant, and big enough to put stuff in. It stood up for the duration, and I ended up using it as my purse for a whole year after before it started to look a little dirty. I was able to fit all the essentials (wallet, camera), and even to fit two small sweaters (mine and my sister's).
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wdwforus
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I used a shoulder bag with a single heavily padded strap that was long enough to be able to wear it behind but still ablt to swing it around to the front to get out my cameras. I bought it from Eastern Mountain Sports. It is made of Cordura and was big enough for what I nneded on a daily basis but small enough to keep me from trying to take too much. I had to plan out what I needed and stick to it. I was able to carry a video camera, both 35mm and dig cams, and some accessories. I am looking to upgrade to something bigger for our next trip and am considering the messenger bag route. The one thing I look for is how well the bag will hang off a stroller. Having a little one along usually takes up any storage space on the stroller and it needs to be able to straddle the handle bar.
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trdisneyfan
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I don't really have an opinion on what type of back pack to get, but w/ all of the stuff I like to take into the park - jackets, bottled water, sunscreen, camera, extra socks (just incase), etc, I usually just rent a locker each day and leave the pack in there. If you bring your own water, it practically pays for itself if you were to buy two bottles at the park price.
And although it might be a pain in the butt to run back to the lockers every time you need something (which really shouldn't be more than once or twice), it sure beats carrying around that thing for the whole day.
And although it might be a pain in the butt to run back to the lockers every time you need something (which really shouldn't be more than once or twice), it sure beats carrying around that thing for the whole day.
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longfamily
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It depends on what you need the bag for. With a three person family (1 small child not in diapers) we are able to get away with one pack. Of course, we only carry vouchers, tickets/hotel keys, money, and a digital camera. if you stay on property you can have all of the stuff you buy sent back to your room.
If you have the use of a stroller, a small bag that fits in the compartment under the stroller seat can be used so that you don't have to worry about carrying something around. You can even leave these outside in the stroller drop off areas as you enter attractions, I've done this on 16 trips and no one has ever stollen anything. I guess people feel guilty doing that sort of thing at disney.
If the backpack is for drinks and snacks then you really can't get away with the small backpacks. Drinks tend to be heavy and take up alot of space. You may find it more comfy to just spend the extra bucks and buy as you go.
If a camcorder is the reason behind the bag, that's a little tricky. Now some will disagree with this idea, but camcorders tend to be bulky and worrisome on water rides. What our family does is wait until the last day of our trip to video. That way, we don't worry about it getting ruined and also we don't have to carry it for days at a time.
Good luck!
If you have the use of a stroller, a small bag that fits in the compartment under the stroller seat can be used so that you don't have to worry about carrying something around. You can even leave these outside in the stroller drop off areas as you enter attractions, I've done this on 16 trips and no one has ever stollen anything. I guess people feel guilty doing that sort of thing at disney.
If the backpack is for drinks and snacks then you really can't get away with the small backpacks. Drinks tend to be heavy and take up alot of space. You may find it more comfy to just spend the extra bucks and buy as you go.
If a camcorder is the reason behind the bag, that's a little tricky. Now some will disagree with this idea, but camcorders tend to be bulky and worrisome on water rides. What our family does is wait until the last day of our trip to video. That way, we don't worry about it getting ruined and also we don't have to carry it for days at a time.
Good luck!
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