Best travel bag/purse? What goes in it?

[Anonymous]

So what is the best travel bag/purse for you and why?

And what do you keep in it? I'm wondering what else might come in handy.

Extras I might bring (depending on the outings) are:
tissue pack,
neosporin/bandaid
swiss army card (has scissors)
bug repellent wipes
wet wipes
hat


Any thoughts? Thanks!

[Anonymous]

LV Neverfull

Since it's canvas I don't have to worry about it getting dirty.

[Anonymous]

Are you with kids?

Snacks
Gum
Bandaids
Small games to play to pass the time (we are a low-electronics family) like Set, Karma (these are little tins), paper and pens
a map! an actual map. sometimes you really need an actual map.

I use a tiny foldable backpack ($8 on amazon), a DSLR camera bag, and an ebags purse interchangeably.

[Anonymous]

Sunscreen
Advil
Tissues
Gum
Motion sickness medicine

[Anonymous]

I don't have distinctly different needs for a purse when I'm on vacation vs when I'm just running around town, but here's what I need:

Must zip closed so that things won't fall out if it's stashed on a car seat/under airplane seat/ in bike basket.
Must have multiple organizing pockets, interior and exterior
Needs to be big enough to hold wallet, keys, glasses, umbrella, water bottle, and sweater (at least)
Cross-body
Lightweight
Waterproof.

I also routinely carry: reusable grocery bag, emergency granola bar, lipstick, headphones, spare phone battery & usb, kid kindle

[Anonymous]

How about a cell phone power bank? Chap stick.

[Anonymous]

I use a Fjallraven Kanken as my everyday bag and it's great for travel. It's small but can hold everything my toddler and I need: a change of clothes, a large pack of wipes, a few diapers, changing pad, a small first aid kit, snacks, a Kleen Kanteen for me, and a Munchkin spoutless cup for DD. There's a large zippered front pocket where I stash my phone, wallet, keys, a pen, and a sunblock stick. The small side pockets can hold a reusable shopping bag or an umbrella. The top handle can be snapped to the stroller handlebar for easy access. The fabric is waterproof and if we don't trash it, it's the perfect size to be a school bag for DD when she's a bit older.

[Anonymous]

I carry a diaper bag if with kids and large purse if not. In addition to items here, I like to carry pens, sun glasses, a hat, and hand sanitizer.

[Anonymous]

Well I asked about travel bags on the beauty and fashion forum and a lot of people responded that this was ideal:
https://www.mzwallace.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-master/default/dw135eabd7/images/hi-res/1141336/1.jpg

I personally disagree, but that's what I was advised to get.

[Anonymous]

I constantly use a big Longchamp Hobo I got on sale for $70 at the Frankfurt airport, but I see on a quick search that they are $150-200...

My second choice is a big Sherpani bag, which has a laptop sleeve but also enough room for diapers, Thomas trains, books, and the like. They hold up quite well (just don't get the beige one, like I did... ) Sherpani is the most underrated bag company, in my opinion.
http://www.sherpani.com/Travel_c_48.html

[Anonymous]

I use one of those Vera Bradley bags because they are washable and I am a confessed but unrepentant germaphobe. It has over the shoulder straps and is about 18" tall and 12" wide, like an old-school book bag. It has 3 pockets on the inside: one gets the cell phone, one gets the hand sanitizer and Neosporin and suntan lotion, one gets lipstick and a little mirror and a pen with a little notepad. In the main part I put a Pashmina for a quick cover-up if we are sight-seeing in a religious place, a roll-up visor, a back-up itinerary and copy of my Passport, and a small umbrella if it might rain.

[Anonymous]

PP here. I have this one but in a different color:
http://www.sherpani.com/SOLEIL-Tote-Backpack-Cross-Body_p_303.html

[Anonymous]

I also love my LV Neverfull. I have an accessory pouch in there with headphones, extra business cards, concealer, gum, wet ones, kleenex, and a pen. Always carry that around even when not traveling. In addition to wet ones, I carry hand and face wipes for my 4 year old. I always pack a protein bar or larabars for trips and multiple snacks for DS.

[Anonymous]

I have a Kipling crossbody. For a travel bag I look for lightweight, security, roominess, and organization. This bag meets all of them.

I keep a small water bottle, guide book, tissue papers in it when I travel. The one I got is slightly padded, so sometimes I even throw in my DSLR, which has it's own soft case.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I also love my LV Neverfull. I have an accessory pouch in there with headphones, extra business cards, concealer, gum, wet ones, kleenex, and a pen. Always carry that around even when not traveling. In addition to wet ones, I carry hand and face wipes for my 4 year old. I always pack a protein bar or larabars for trips and multiple snacks for DS.

Bwahaha. $975! DCUM is always a nice reminder of how my $170K per year salary is not enough to keep up with the Neverfulls.