For a youth mission trip this summer we will be going to New Orleans. We will be walking a LOT and will need to bring our own reusable water bottles (We’ve chosen to get Sigg) because the city does not recycle.
What i need now is a backpack type thing that I can get for all the youth going that will be able to hold their water bottle and maybe some cash and other small trinkets. We will be keeping the "storage units" on the entire day so that we can avoid losing them, so I need something that is easy to work with (we will be rebuilding houses and such) on your back/hip/whatever.
Any ideas?
Belt/waist bags are sold everywhere, but I don’t see any that are designed to hold a water bottle.
An example is:
http://www.target.com/SwissGear-Waist-Pack-Black/dp/B001QT41YU/sr=1-4/qid=1240809950/ref=sr_1_4/190-2786811-1563420?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=0&index=target&rh=k%3Afanny%20pack&page=1
The large stores (Target, Walmart, etc.) in your area should sell several "day-pack" type backpacks in the $20 to $30 range. Try to choose a pack with an exterior pocket that will hold a water bottle. You may also be able to get all of the packs in a distinctive color.
If possible, buy one and carry it around (loaded) for a few days to make sure it won’t disintegrate. Cheap does not always = Good.
Don’t make an effort to get a "hydration" backpack. They use an accessory reservoir (usually a seperate purchase) like Camelback, which requires frequent cleaning to avoid mold/mildew growth. Just stay with clear water bottles..
Sudden (usually brief) rainstorms are frequent in New Orleans during the summer. It’s a good idea to have a travel umbrella and a packable poncho.
People tend to lose belt/waist bags & small backpacks. It is best for the folks in your group to keep cash & ID in a pocket. If you are worried about that, then consider an under-the-trousers security pouch for cash & ID.
An example is:
http://www.travelsmith.com/jump.jsp?itemType=PRODUCT&RS=1&itemID=11019&fromNewSearch=true&mercadoResultId=1
Likewise, small electronics like cellphones & diital cameras are best carried on your person rather than in a bag. I use cargo trousers/shorts.
An example is:
http://www.rangeroutfitters.com/511_tac_trousers.htm
Hope you have a great time!
#1 by NOLA guy on February 27, 2010 - 12:32 pm
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Belt/waist bags are sold everywhere, but I don’t see any that are designed to hold a water bottle.
An example is:
http://www.target.com/SwissGear-Waist-Pack-Black/dp/B001QT41YU/sr=1-4/qid=1240809950/ref=sr_1_4/190-2786811-1563420?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=0&index=target&rh=k%3Afanny%20pack&page=1
The large stores (Target, Walmart, etc.) in your area should sell several "day-pack" type backpacks in the $20 to $30 range. Try to choose a pack with an exterior pocket that will hold a water bottle. You may also be able to get all of the packs in a distinctive color.
If possible, buy one and carry it around (loaded) for a few days to make sure it won’t disintegrate. Cheap does not always = Good.
Don’t make an effort to get a "hydration" backpack. They use an accessory reservoir (usually a seperate purchase) like Camelback, which requires frequent cleaning to avoid mold/mildew growth. Just stay with clear water bottles..
Sudden (usually brief) rainstorms are frequent in New Orleans during the summer. It’s a good idea to have a travel umbrella and a packable poncho.
People tend to lose belt/waist bags & small backpacks. It is best for the folks in your group to keep cash & ID in a pocket. If you are worried about that, then consider an under-the-trousers security pouch for cash & ID.
An example is:
http://www.travelsmith.com/jump.jsp?itemType=PRODUCT&RS=1&itemID=11019&fromNewSearch=true&mercadoResultId=1
Likewise, small electronics like cellphones & diital cameras are best carried on your person rather than in a bag. I use cargo trousers/shorts.
An example is:
http://www.rangeroutfitters.com/511_tac_trousers.htm
Hope you have a great time!
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New Orleans resident