https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:05:26 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-need-a-bag-for-site-seeing#post-2730742 Mon, 01 May 2017 08:16:02 +0000 Littlebit7 2730742@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For serious travel I typically take two bags. I have a bagalini crossbody and also a longchamp tote. The longchamp can be fully folded and takes up zero space by also looks decent enough to go to dinner with and carry essentials and a light sweater. I've even carried my heavy dslr in it in a pinch. It's not great for all-day hauling but it's really versatile.<br /> If it's a high-crime or touristy area I use a mini carabiner to clip the two zippers together and flip the bag so any exterior pockets face me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-need-a-bag-for-site-seeing#post-2730691 Sun, 30 Apr 2017 21:08:02 +0000 Bluebonnet 2730691@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just bought this bag for an upcoming trip:<br /> <a href="http://www.zappos.com/p/baggallini-gold-helsinki-bag-black/product/8616950/color/3" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/p/baggallini-gold-helsinki-bag-black/product/8616950/color/3</a></p> <p>Its lightweight, stylish, and has great compartments.</p> <p>I had similar criteria to you (I wanted a bag big enough for a water bottle, mini umbrella, and other essentials.)</p> <p>I looked at several smaller crossbody bags, but they just weren't big enough for a water bottle! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-need-a-bag-for-site-seeing#post-2730652 Sun, 30 Apr 2017 18:59:51 +0000 azjax 2730652@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My favorite is a generously sized leather Furla crossbody bag. It's big enough to hold everything, and the leather of the bag and strap are thick enough that they can't be easily cut through. I just switch shoulders so that they don't get tired. I have something similar from the Coach outlet store (less than $100 with coupon) that is a little smaller with a narrower strap that is my second choice bag.</p> <p>ETA I recently got DH a buffalo leather bag inexpensively ($60) from Amazon that is great and they had several crossbody options with wide straps. The leather smelled odd and took a few days to defunk before DH started using it, so that could be an option too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-need-a-bag-for-site-seeing#post-2730614 Sun, 30 Apr 2017 13:13:00 +0000 ssmom 2730614@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My go-to for years has been this Kipling crossbody with tons of compartments and zippers. It'll definitely fit all of the things you mentioned and then some!</p> <p><a href="http://www.zappos.com/p/kipling-alvar-crossbody-bag-slate-grey/product/7850717/color/91742" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/p/kipling-alvar-crossbody-bag-slate-grey/product/7850717/color/91742</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-need-a-bag-for-site-seeing#post-2729892 Thu, 27 Apr 2017 12:29:31 +0000 808love 2729892@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlebug: Oh no!! That's a bummer. I have to watch out for that.<br /> Oh and yes, make sure your jacket pockets have zippers if you go that route. Also inside pocket or shoulder pockets are helpful! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-need-a-bag-for-site-seeing#post-2729885 Thu, 27 Apr 2017 12:24:49 +0000 youboots 2729885@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd just keep my valuables in my DHs wallet with his back pocket buttoned shut. I have a large SLR camera that's in a shockproof case at the bottom of my backpack so a cross body is not really an option. If I were super worried I'd wear one of those lightweight under clothes crossbodies- I've done this before when carrying cash and passports. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-need-a-bag-for-site-seeing#post-2729879 Thu, 27 Apr 2017 12:18:29 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 2729879@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My go-to travel bag has been a Pac Safe crossbody. It finally disintegrated after being used for ... a decade? It was big enough for a guide book, water bottle or umbrella, and other small essentials. It never felt uncomfortable on long days out seeing things. Definitely would not do a backpack! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-need-a-bag-for-site-seeing#post-2729869 Thu, 27 Apr 2017 12:01:20 +0000 littlebug 2729869@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got pickpocketed from a cross-body, so a backpack would totally freak me out. I'd use a cross-body again, and just be more aware of where it was on my body. When I got robbed, I was on a crowded train and the bag had shifted around to the back of my hip. I still would feel much more secure with that than with backpack. But reality is, I'd probably do something like @808love: suggests and just wear a jacket with pockets to hold my stuff. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-need-a-bag-for-site-seeing#post-2729863 Thu, 27 Apr 2017 11:54:49 +0000 snowjewelz 2729863@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Look at Kipling and Le Sport Sac! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-need-a-bag-for-site-seeing#post-2729854 Thu, 27 Apr 2017 11:41:28 +0000 808love 2729854@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: I have a very small crossbody that flips (not zips) open easily but I usually like to just wear a super light jacket with multiple pockets for my phone, credit card, ID and a bit of cash. I have to use a carry strap for my water bottle or bug my husband to hold it for me or share. I love it though bc everything is in my jacket and I tie around my waist if hot.</p> <p>A decade ago I used Pacsafe fanny pack for international travel. I felt very SAFE but unstylish with it. It was really good quality and felt like it would last forever....if I could just find it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-need-a-bag-for-site-seeing#post-2729849 Thu, 27 Apr 2017 11:36:17 +0000 ShootingStar 2729849@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: I just don't put my wallet or money in places where someone could just reach in and snag it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-need-a-bag-for-site-seeing#post-2729809 Thu, 27 Apr 2017 10:51:59 +0000 looch 2729809@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: I have a PacSafe backpack, it's got little hooks on the zippers that make it so you can't unzip it from behind.</p> <p>There's always the risk, though, of someone cutting the material and going in that way, no matter what kind of bag you have. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-need-a-bag-for-site-seeing#post-2729804 Thu, 27 Apr 2017 10:48:42 +0000 yoursilverlining 2729804@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the same backpack as @ShootingStar: - it's SO light and a great size and packs up super small, I just personally don't like backpacks at all so I rarely use it.</p> <p>I have a plain canvas Coach cross-body that I like for traveling, because it feels safer than a backpack and the strap is wide and soft so it doesn't cut into me anywhere. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-need-a-bag-for-site-seeing#post-2729788 Thu, 27 Apr 2017 10:27:09 +0000 Mamaof2 2729788@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@YogiBeachWife: @ShootingStar: @youboots: @annem1990:<br /> I guess I wonder if backpacks are safe - my friend told me they are easy for pick pocketers and she prefers a bag to keep close to her (we will be in Portugal if it matters) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-need-a-bag-for-site-seeing#post-2729787 Thu, 27 Apr 2017 10:25:13 +0000 Mamaof2 2729787@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ShootingStar: love it and how its super light weight! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-need-a-bag-for-site-seeing#post-2729766 Thu, 27 Apr 2017 09:55:07 +0000 ShootingStar 2729766@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like backpacks for things like this. I have this stowaway pack from LL Bean that folds up really small into it's own pocket, it's great for travel - <a href="https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/86674?page=stowaway-day-pack" rel="nofollow">https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/86674?page=stowaway-day-pack</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-need-a-bag-for-site-seeing#post-2729765 Thu, 27 Apr 2017 09:54:30 +0000 looch 2729765@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I prefer a cross body backpack to a straight crossbody when sight seeing. I usually browse ebags and zappos for ideas. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-need-a-bag-for-site-seeing#post-2729752 Thu, 27 Apr 2017 09:40:31 +0000 youboots 2729752@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use a Fjallraven backpack as my everyday bag. Love it. <a href="http://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/fjallraven-kanken-backpack/3537484" rel="nofollow">http://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/fjallraven-kanken-backpack/3537484</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-need-a-bag-for-site-seeing#post-2729740 Thu, 27 Apr 2017 09:27:39 +0000 annem1990 2729740@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Although I carry a cross-body on a day-to-day basis, I love that backpacks have come back "in style". I find them so much easier to use while traveling. I find after a day of site seeing with a cross body makes one of my shoulders sore...especially with a water bottle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-need-a-bag-for-site-seeing#post-2729739 Thu, 27 Apr 2017 09:26:54 +0000 lamariniere 2729739@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I find cross body bags and backpacks to be very uncomfortable for long periods of time, even if they aren't very full. I often use a Longchamp Le Pliage tote for travel as a shoulder carry is much more comfortable for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-need-a-bag-for-site-seeing#post-2729717 Thu, 27 Apr 2017 08:46:43 +0000 peachykeen 2729717@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As long as you don't need to carry a bunch of baby stuff, I just use a standard large crossbody purse for this. Tignanello make my favorite but they seem to have discontinued the ones I own (Pretty Pocket and Pretty Chic). I was able to order another Pretty Chic on Ebay for a good price a few weeks ago, though. </p> <p>This is the bag (tons of pockets and fits both water &amp; small umbrella) but I got it cheaper on Ebay:<br /> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Tignanello-Pretty-Protection-Saddle-A279958/dp/B01M1LDUEE" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Tignanello-Pretty-Protection-Saddle-A279958/dp/B01M1LDUEE</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-need-a-bag-for-site-seeing#post-2729716 Thu, 27 Apr 2017 08:37:04 +0000 YogiBeachWife 2729716@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe a cross body bag that converts to a backpack? They are some cute ones on Zappos!</p> <p><a href="http://www.zappos.com/convertible-backpacks" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/convertible-backpacks</a></p> <p>Edit: Amazon too. Now I want to buy one! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-need-a-bag-for-site-seeing#post-2729710 Thu, 27 Apr 2017 08:21:36 +0000 Mamaof2 2729710@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Going on vacation and we will be doing tons of site seeing - I am thinking a cross body bag might work best?</p> <p>Guessing I need to carry a bottle of water, wallet, phone, period stuff (ugh!!!), maybe a small umbrella?</p> <p>Does anyone have something they like? </p>