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Bag to take to London on sightseeing and shopping trip

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AutisticLegoLover · 16/06/2023 07:14

We are travelling by train and plan on buy a fair few things while there. I really don't want to take a big rucksack but realistically what would be the best kind of bag to take?

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Blackbyrd · 16/06/2023 07:19

Speaking from personal experience, a small flat crossbody bag for valuables, coupled with a normal sized backpack for shopping and snacks. Pickpockets are everywhere so your good stuff needs to be only accessible by yourself and it is a really good idea to keep both hands free and your wits about you. So to answer your question, a two bag combo is imo the best. Enjoy your trip!

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 16/06/2023 07:24

I usually take a Longchamp and a small crossbody bag if just for one night.

CC4712 · 16/06/2023 08:09

What about a small bag on wheels? That way you can pull it along rather than having to carry everything around on your back.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 16/06/2023 17:09

CC4712 · 16/06/2023 08:09

What about a small bag on wheels? That way you can pull it along rather than having to carry everything around on your back.

A total pain in the arse unless you can drop it straight to the hotel though.

keyboardkat · 16/06/2023 17:25

I agree with the backpack/cross body, waist belt bag combo. Cannot be beaten if carrying things around all day. The weight is better distributed in a backpack and often you can forget it's there.

Valuables in the cross body/waist belt, all other stuff in the backpack. It doesn't have to be huge or like an outdoor hiking thing, as long as it's a bit squashy with some give in it, you'd be amazed how much you can shove in there.

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AutisticLegoLover · 16/06/2023 17:32

We are doing a day trip only, sorry, should have made that clear.

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TakeMe2Insanity · 16/06/2023 17:32

CC4712 · 16/06/2023 08:09

What about a small bag on wheels? That way you can pull it along rather than having to carry everything around on your back.

This screams tourist if you are here for the day.

JorisBonson · 16/06/2023 17:32

CC4712 · 16/06/2023 08:09

What about a small bag on wheels? That way you can pull it along rather than having to carry everything around on your back.

Be prepared to be the enemy of commuters with that!

A small cross body that fits your phone and other valuables will be fine. It's just London.

TakeMe2Insanity · 16/06/2023 17:33

Cross body bag. A supermarket bag if you intend on shopping but you can buy one if you need to.

CC4712 · 16/06/2023 17:39

@RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie @JorisBonson @TakeMe2Insanity
The small bag I'm referring to is a back back- with the option to pull out a handle and wheel it if it gets too heavy. Its not a massive, travel suitcase! In 20yrs living between zone 1-2, I've never had an issue using it on a tube/bus etc.

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AutisticLegoLover · 16/06/2023 17:42

@CC4712 do you have a link please or a picture?

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CC4712 · 16/06/2023 17:44

OP- Not my exact one- but very similar.
.https://www.argos.co.uk/product/3092091

cocksstrideintheevening · 16/06/2023 18:11

Cross body and backpack.

FormerlySpeckledyHen · 16/06/2023 19:31

I would use a lightweight cross body with a Le Pliage folded up inside until needed. Then transfer the cross body into it when I started shopping.

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