Lightweight Backpack for Disney - The DIS Discussion Forums

nmanning19 · 04-20-2009, 09:15 AM

I'm thinking about purchasing a lightweight backpack to take all my "stuff" when I am at the parks, anybody have any suggestions?

HunnyBunny · 04-20-2009, 10:24 AM

Hi there!

I've seen the Eddie Bauer lightweight ripstop packable back packs and those seem really durable, yet lightweight and fold down really small for storage. So you can throw it in your suitcase, or closet when not using it. These are on their website only, and I think you can get a deal on them for about $20 (if you call in and ask if they are on sale). Plus, they stand by their products, so if anything ever happens to it, you can get your money back. I have some of their other bags and really like them and get a lot of use out of them.

labdogs42 · 04-20-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by HunnyBunny

Hi there!

I've seen the Eddie Bauer lightweight ripstop packable back packs and those seem really durable, yet lightweight and fold down really small for storage. So you can throw it in your suitcase, or closet when not using it. These are on their website only, and I think you can get a deal on them for about $20 (if you call in and ask if they are on sale). Plus, they stand by their products, so if anything ever happens to it, you can get your money back. I have some of their other bags and really like them and get a lot of use out of them.

They have those ripstop bags in their outlet stores. I think they were only $12 or $15 with any purchase. We have an Eddie bauer sling backpack that we take on all of our trips. They make great bags and they aren't expensive at all!

Tori0681 · 04-20-2009, 11:26 AM

I ordered our bag from disneyshopping.com. It's not really a backpack; it's what they call a crossover sling bag. It was $25 and you can personalize it with whichever character you want and a name if you want. It has tons of pockets and comes with a water bottle holder that can be attached as well.

Keacc · 04-20-2009, 12:28 PM

My wife and I each have a mini-backpack that we purchased at ebags dot com. This backpack holds a lot of stuff: http://www.ebags.com/olympia/academy...?modelid=87800

mmdisneyadventure · 04-20-2009, 12:30 PM

This is my first time posting something.. and not sure exactly what I'm doing. I have seen so many things it's incredible to have this forum!!

thornhill · 04-22-2009, 08:50 PM

I got a Disney backpack at WalMart on clearance for 5 bucks yesterday (Eeyore, my fave) they had others too Tinkerbell and not sure who else. Great for our trip in May!

Tinkertude · 04-25-2009, 09:24 PM

Ck out the Vera Bradley site. Look in the sale catagory for the best prices. Only problem I see is getting Dh to share the carry time.

DVCBELLE · 04-25-2009, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Tinkertude

Ck out the Vera Bradley site. Look in the sale catagory for the best prices. Only problem I see is getting Dh to share the carry time.

I LOVE my Vera Bradley backpack at Disney - it has so many pouches and great pockets...and weighs nothing but is pretty good in size...but you are right my husband will not carry it...I am going to the outlet sale this week to look for one he might carry like the black microfiber...

Tinkertude · 04-26-2009, 07:24 PM

VB outlet, you luck duck!!

DVCBELLE · 04-26-2009, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Tinkertude

VB outlet, you luck duck!!

My hubby doesn't think so!! Teachers LOVE me though!!

Mrsduck101 · 04-26-2009, 09:50 PM

I agree with the Vera Bradley backpacks

For adult trips I use the backsack and for trips with the kids I use the large backpack. They are so light to carry and so cute

I am also going to the outlet sale, can't wait!!!

CLR4321 · 04-27-2009, 12:33 AM

We used my DS's kids sized Cars backpack that we got at Wal-Mart last summer during the back to school sales. I can't recall exactly how much it was, but I know it was less than $15 on sale. If you are just going to be using the backpack for this trip, I'd suggest checking Wal-Mart, and if no luck try at some thrift stores. My philosophy is why pay full price if it's only going to be used for a week or so. You may also want to check Ebay if you have time to wait for delivery before your trip.

nmanning19 · 04-27-2009, 04:59 AM

Thanks for the recommendations, I will be using for other trips we have planned so it is going to come in handy not just for Disney but for other weekend day trips.

lisaross · 04-27-2009, 05:55 AM

these backpacks look great..got great ratings as well! i think i might get this for my upcoming trip....anyone know of a free shipping code at ebags?

thanx

lisa

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keacc

My wife and I each have a mini-backpack that we purchased at ebags dot com. This backpack holds a lot of stuff: http://www.ebags.com/olympia/academy...?modelid=87800

04-20-2009, 09:15 AM	#1
nmanning19 Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 295	Lightweight Backpack for Disney I'm thinking about purchasing a lightweight backpack to take all my "stuff" when I am at the parks, anybody have any suggestions?

04-20-2009, 10:24 AM	#2
HunnyBunny How did I get here? Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clermont, FL Posts: 134	Hi there! I've seen the Eddie Bauer lightweight ripstop packable back packs and those seem really durable, yet lightweight and fold down really small for storage. So you can throw it in your suitcase, or closet when not using it. These are on their website only, and I think you can get a deal on them for about $20 (if you call in and ask if they are on sale). Plus, they stand by their products, so if anything ever happens to it, you can get your money back. I have some of their other bags and really like them and get a lot of use out of them. __________________ ~Tonya Denmark Family Wally Tonya Noah Gloria

04-20-2009, 11:26 AM	#4
Tori0681 Can't wait to celebrate Christmas with Mickey! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 100	I ordered our bag from disneyshopping.com. It's not really a backpack; it's what they call a crossover sling bag. It was $25 and you can personalize it with whichever character you want and a name if you want. It has tons of pockets and comes with a water bottle holder that can be attached as well. __________________ May 24-31, 2009 - Our Honeymoon and DH First Trip POP; Nov 28-Dec 1, 2010 All Star Sports

04-20-2009, 12:28 PM	#5
Keacc Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Schaumburg, IL Posts: 356	My wife and I each have a mini-backpack that we purchased at ebags dot com. This backpack holds a lot of stuff: http://www.ebags.com/olympia/academy...?modelid=87800 __________________

04-25-2009, 09:24 PM	#8
Tinkertude I love that man Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 912	Ck out the Vera Bradley site. Look in the sale catagory for the best prices. Only problem I see is getting Dh to share the carry time. __________________ WDW 1979, DL 2001, WDW-WL 2002,Wonder(ful) 2004,WDW-WL 2005

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04-20-2009, 12:30 PM	#6
mmdisneyadventure Earning My Ears Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 27	This is my first time posting something.. and not sure exactly what I'm doing. I have seen so many things it's incredible to have this forum!!

04-22-2009, 08:50 PM	#7
thornhill Earning My Ears Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 6	I got a Disney backpack at WalMart on clearance for 5 bucks yesterday (Eeyore, my fave) they had others too Tinkerbell and not sure who else. Great for our trip in May!

04-26-2009, 07:24 PM	#10
Tinkertude I love that man Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 912	VB outlet, you luck duck!! __________________ WDW 1979, DL 2001, WDW-WL 2002,Wonder(ful) 2004,WDW-WL 2005

04-26-2009, 09:50 PM	#12
Mrsduck101 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: OHIO Posts: 705	I agree with the Vera Bradley backpacks For adult trips I use the backsack and for trips with the kids I use the large backpack. They are so light to carry and so cute I am also going to the outlet sale, can't wait!!! __________________ duckie Met my husband on the Disboards!

04-27-2009, 12:33 AM	#13
CLR4321 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,176	We used my DS's kids sized Cars backpack that we got at Wal-Mart last summer during the back to school sales. I can't recall exactly how much it was, but I know it was less than $15 on sale. If you are just going to be using the backpack for this trip, I'd suggest checking Wal-Mart, and if no luck try at some thrift stores. My philosophy is why pay full price if it's only going to be used for a week or so. You may also want to check Ebay if you have time to wait for delivery before your trip. __________________ Camille March 2009 - Port Orleans Riverside Sept 2009 - Pop Century Feb 2010 - Caribbean Beach Resort Jan 2011 - Port Orleans Riverside & Villas at Wilderness Lodge

04-27-2009, 04:59 AM	#14
nmanning19 Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 295	Thanks for the recommendations, I will be using for other trips we have planned so it is going to come in handy not just for Disney but for other weekend day trips.

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