Preferred carry method in the parks?

[Kramerica]

Let me start off by saying that I'm quite a backpack fiend. I have several, each one for it's own purpose. I love the idea of them. But the more time I spend in the parks, the more time I realize they're not the ideal way to carry things, atleast for me. See, I don't carry much. A water bottle, an external battery to charge my phone. Maybe a jacket. And I like to have a little space to carry something I might buy while in the parks. But backpacks are rather large. Taking them off is a pain for when you're getting into a ride. Just try stuffing a full sized backpack under the seat in Star tours. It's impossible. Getting things out of them requires you to stop. Take it off. etc.. So the next logical choice for me had got to be a messenger bag. Even though it makes you think go this-

But I mean come on, it does make sense. Has anyone had experience with using one of these in the parks? What's your preferred method?

 

[flynnibus]

Cinch bag... Easy and mold able to any space. And you won't look like a tool

 

[Phroobar]

As long as the man purse makes you look like this:

instead of this...

I'm fine with it.

 

[Californian Elitist]

I only take a regular backpack when I take my nephews or any other kids to the park. When I go with friends, I take my smaller string backpack.

 

[ForeverAnna]

You say you have lots of backpacks just get some smaller ones.

 

[GiveMeTheMusic]

packs are the obvious choice.

 

[westie]

Yet another reason to stay on site. Never again will I wear a pack! <---OMG really? OK the waist pack?!

 

[JillC LI]

I use a small backpack.

 

[Jahona]

I use a Maxipedition Versipack. It's a sling bag that doesn't look like a purse.....
Holds rain gear, a water bottle, and other accessories. They have several different sizes and layouts to fit your needs.

 

[Texas84]

Cargo shorts for me.

 

[Deleted member 107043]

As long as the man purse makes you look like this:

instead of this...

I'm fine with it.

Either works for me, if you know what I mean.

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

I prefer to have nothing.

 

[Mr Ferret 75]

I prefer to carry concealed

 

[unkadug]

I prefer to carry concealed

That's what I was thinking when I saw the title of this thread.

I was thinking to myself, aren't guns banned whether you have a permit or not.

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

I actually like to travel with females and use their purses!

 

[unkadug]

Cargo shorts for me.

While cargo shorts may be a fashion faux pas, so are the fannie packs. But WDW isn't a fashion show and utility trumps fashion while on vacation.

 

[Phroobar]

I actually like to travel with females and use their purses!

Great idea! Make then carry your stuff. Better than standing in a department store holding their purse while they are in the fitting room.

 

[Tony the Tigger]

Cargo shorts. I don't like to carry anything.

 

[Blairnicol]

I prefer to carry concealed

I live in Texas & with the new open carry law that just came into effect this is where my mind went as well...oyi...the world we live in #imissfannypacks

 

[KikoKea]

My husband used to haul a backpack- lots of wasted space, but if he was willing, I'd load him down! Finally, I suggested a cinch sack and it worked great. We took pretty much what you listed and there's plenty of room. It fit in every junk holder on the rides, too. I put my battery charger in a zip bag, just in case it rained and I had my phone hooked up.