CruisingGatorGirl Posted October 5, 2013 #1 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Hello everyone, happy Saturday! We are going on Celebrity Equinox for our honeymoon to Western Caribbean/Central America. Our last cruise was in Europe and I used my designer purses on all our excursions. This cruise is different- we will be doing adventurous excursions and I will be dressed more "sporty." I assume I would dress differently in Colon, Panama than Venice, Italy? Will be visiting countries like Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, etc. What do you use to carry your belongings? Should I get a sporty cross-body bag or a backpack? What works best? Any tips? Thanks in advance :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie S. Posted October 5, 2013 #2 Share Posted October 5, 2013 I use a backpack everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyaheel Posted October 5, 2013 #3 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Depends on what I need. Backpack if I need to carry a lot of stuff, crossbody purse if I don't. I have 3 that I use most often - small lesportsac (fits a change purse, small camera & phone, lip balm - that's about it), ebags Piazza nylon bag that could carry a small water bottle and map, and a Pacsafe citysafe 200 that carries more, like a raincoat if I might need it later. I also have an xl ameribags healthy back sling bag that I always wear crossbody - it's old at this point and I don't travel with it, but it fits a LOT and is comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted October 5, 2013 #4 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Hi:) I have a few different crossbody bags I like to use. It just depends on you and what you like to carry. I don't bring "alot of stuff" on tours so I don't like anything "really big" but I don't want to have it too small either;). I have been using the same ones for quite a few years. They are a good nylon, strong, but lightweight and quite a few pockets, with an adjustable strap. Enough room for everything I need.:) Oh, they have good zippers too (which is something I like). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzisme Posted October 5, 2013 #5 Share Posted October 5, 2013 I tend to use my Kipling cross body as I like the different compartments etc. I have used a lightweight backpack but I find them harder to access. Pickpockets like the latter as they can unzip zippers without you knowing. Also, what do you carry inside the bag ( water bottle, jacket?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scrapnana Posted October 5, 2013 #6 Share Posted October 5, 2013 I don't like the straps of a backpack wrapping around me and as cruzisme said, they are very easy for pickpockets to get to. I love crossbody bags. I try not to take much stuff with me on excursions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted October 5, 2013 #7 Share Posted October 5, 2013 I love crossbody bags, but be sure to get a very lightweight one since you will be walking around all day. Bagellini and Pacsafe are nice. You might find Bagellini bags at your local Marshalls or TJMaxx for half price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingGatorGirl Posted October 6, 2013 Author #8 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Thanks everyone! Went to the mall and looked at the Kipling and Pacsafe bags. I will think about it :) both were nice! The pacsafe backpack was nice because my fiance can wear it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted October 8, 2013 #9 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Thanks everyone! Went to the mall and looked at the Kipling and Pacsafe bags. I will think about it :) both were nice! The pacsafe backpack was nice because my fiance can wear it too. DD loves her Pacsafe backpack. It's been all over Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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