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Best bag to take to a theme park - recommendations please

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Jools0812 · 01/02/2012 10:13

Can anyone recommend a good bag to take to a theme park
We are off to Disneyland Paris over half term.
Last time we went I had a handbag which went across my body (long strap). Sadly some b***d stole my purse and my son's wallet from my bag whilst we were there. Really worried that (DS especially worried) that this might happen again. Nightmare end to a lovely weekend
I am in a wheelchair so can't wear a rucksack. Think my coat will be too snug to wear a bumbag(it's going to be cold so need lots of layers)
Can anyone recommend a good handbag to take..Needs to hold purse, phone, tablets (need to take a lot)and a wallet. DS really worried that we are going to get robbed again so need to find something safer to reassure him
Thanks anyone !

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Almondroca · 01/02/2012 10:22

Do you have to have a bag? At theme parks I try and get phone in pocket, purse and keys in coat pocket....easier in winter with a big coat. Depends on how much room the tablets would take up though.

twolittlemonkeys · 01/02/2012 10:28

I was going to suggest a bag that went across your body when I saw the thread title. That's the sort of bag I take (BTW we're off to DLP in half term too!) and it's fine, though I usually have a hand on my bag too.

Could you have one of those flat wallets for phone and purse like this, then a pannier bag for the wheelchair for your tablets and any other stuff that is less tempting to a thief?

Aworryingtrend · 01/02/2012 10:32

Could you have a rucksack but wear it on your front, so its always in front of you, resting on your knee?

snowybaby · 01/02/2012 10:55

last time i was in disneyland paris, i wore bag like this.
I secure at the end of the zip with the hook on the detachable belt. so that it will be hard for the thief to unzip and take ur things inside the bag.

snowybaby · 01/02/2012 11:03

bag like this also can be used to hook together the zip.

snowybaby · 01/02/2012 11:13

opps..sorry..i dont think that debenhams would work if you want to put the zip and the hook of the detachable handle together. the key is to have a zip buckle large enough for the hook.
i this would work.

snowybaby · 01/02/2012 11:19

or double closure like this
put the wallets in the zip section.
if possible, dont put your all cards and cash together in 1 wallet..stash some money in other place like your pockets as well.

Loveleopardprint · 01/02/2012 11:25

Or you could take a bag with two big zip loops and buy a travel padlock to lock the zips together. My daughter does this with her pe bag at school.

snowybaby · 01/02/2012 11:31

or this bag got some clipped keycord inside that you can attach to your wallet like this

mrsmartin · 01/02/2012 17:51

I bought the travelon anti theft bag from qvc and I was so glad I did. It has wire mesh sewn into the lining and the strap so it is difficult for thieves to cut the strap off or, in my case, slash the bottom of the bag. I was in Barcelona and some 'darling' came and tried to slash my bag from the bottom (that's what they do now). Anyway, my bag kept it's contents and I felt so pleased that I had gone for practicality over glamour (I would have attacked HIM with a knife if he had slashed a proper handbag). Anyway, It is lightweight, goes across the body, is cheap (about £20) and has plenty of pockets. The reviews for it are quite mixed - lots of people have said they had a problem with the zip and the handle but I can only suggest giving it a try - mine saved my holiday.

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