This is my first stroller less trip with kids so looking for a good way to carry around what we need. I am looking for a lightweight backpack that can hold 2 water bottles but I really like the idea of having my phone easy to reach. Would it be strange to wear a backpack and a fanny pack? Anyone have good backpack recommendations? I am looking for function over cute/stylist.
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If the only thing you need to reach easily is your phone (and pockets won’t work) how about a phone lanyard/crossbody case + backpack? That’s my combo if I need more than fits in the fanny pack.
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There are various “Sling Bags” available on Amazon with 2 water bottle holders. (Got them mainly for small lockers at Universal) Note that a large bottle would not fit good. Here are ours:
DW wore this last time and loved it. Just tuck in your shirt on thrill rides.
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I did this - my DH made fun of me before the trip for this idea, but it was honestly amazing. I kept my wallet and phone in the Fanny pack (REI waist pack - https://www.rei.com/product/168489/rei-co-op-trail-2-waist-pack) and I wore my backpack as well. I kept waters and sunscreen and a change of clothes for the kids just in case in the backpack. I bought this one a few years ago and love it (I see they don’t make it anymore, but switching from a men’s backpack to a women’s backpack was a game changer - Gregory Backpack
I looked a little odd but it was the functionality I needed.
Messy hair don’t care 
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DW wears a small backpack and fanny pack when we’re touring. I wear a small backpack and cargo shorts.
Sometimes we ask the other spouse to get something out of one’s backpack (like a water bottle), it’s faster than taking it off and putting it back on 
Hat hair is cool hair 
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I originally bought a new sling bag as that’s what I use daily for a purse (but it lacks the 2 water bottle holders) but the straps didn’t adjust to my size. Now thinking a backpack would be easier than a sling bag to take on and off for rides. The wallet case is an interesting idea!
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Glad I’m not the only one with this idea. I know I can put my phone in my pocket but sometimes my pockets are a bit too small and doesn’t feel secure.
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Love it! I am all about functionality!! I am going to order both and see how it works!
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I use a backpack (Osprey Daylite Plus) and wear Bolder (formerly SparkleSkirts) skirts with tons of pockets, including a large zipper one that I use when I need my phone fully secured.
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I have pretty much started using the Fanny pack exclusively at home - it’s really perfect for what I need most days. And then I keep using the same combo when I’m out and about - it worked well for chaperoning a field trip to the zoo too!
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For Disney, I use both because women’s clothing don’t have decent pockets! I carry a sling bag for my water bottle, medications, nuimos, sunscreen, and car keys. I used to put my small wallet and phone in the bag, too. Now, I find it much more convenient to put my wallet and phone in a fanny pack. I don’t carry my fanny pack the hip new way. I’m a fuddie duddie and wear it around my waist!
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I rocked the same gear during my recent trip! Backpack plus a fanny pack. Lovveeeddd it.
Sharing for the fun of it 
@love2plan I’d say it’s absolutely not strange 
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I think it is fine to have both for all the reasons you have stated. Especially if you need to carry things for your kids!
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Oh I will totally be wearing it the cool original way around my waist! I can match pictures from my visit in 1997 when everyone wore a fanny pack!
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I actually prefer to wear my fanny pack this way, much more comfortable IMO
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Next “big” Liner meet up, let’s count how many wear fanny packs each way. Kinda like the Mickey sandwich and Mickey Ice Cream Bar “discussion”.
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Bolder skirts are fabulous. Love all the pockets.
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I pretty much buy a new bag every trip on my quest to find the perfect park bag. Latest version I have is a backpack that is cooler and the shoulder strap has a zipper pocket that fits my phone (iPhone smaller size, 12 mini maybe?). The top half is a cooler but not insulated, I think it makes it more water resistant than a normal backpack, and where I keep sunglasses etc. Bottom half is an insulated cooler where drinks and snacks go. I really liked it.
Will try to link…
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B09WK7QT5M?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
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I like that it has 2 compartments, multiple pockets, and outside water bottle holders. How big of a water bottle can you fit?
I have a cooler backpack that the main compartment is one bottomless pit! It’s a bit much for me to use for Disney but perfect for hiking!
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it fits 32 oz Nalgene bottle very comfortably,
