kelly94942 Posted September 12 #1 Share Posted September 12 Hi there - my husband and I like to bar hop on ships and sit and work on a puzzle book, play cards/small board game, or read on our Kindles. I want a small bag that I can carry with me that has these items in it. It can be pretty simple, but ideally I'd also like to be able to bring it to dinner with me so it has to look halfway decent. Any ideas for something like this? Based on my searches this doesn't seem to be a super common thing to bring (or at least talk about 😀). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare GeezerCouple Posted September 12 #2 Share Posted September 12 (edited) 49 minutes ago, kelly94942 said: Hi there - my husband and I like to bar hop on ships and sit and work on a puzzle book, play cards/small board game, or read on our Kindles. I want a small bag that I can carry with me that has these items in it. It can be pretty simple, but ideally I'd also like to be able to bring it to dinner with me so it has to look halfway decent. Any ideas for something like this? Based on my searches this doesn't seem to be a super common thing to bring (or at least talk about 😀). What's wrong with a regular canvas tote bag? There are some that have a zipper if you are concerned about things falling out. You could just set it next to your chair at dinner, similar to a handbag. You're on vacation, not at a high-powered business dinner (in which case a simple tote bag might still be quite acceptable)... ETA: You wrote "not pool bag". What is an official "pool bag"? GC Edited September 12 by GeezerCouple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neeuqdrazil Posted September 12 #3 Share Posted September 12 I always carry larger purses, which I carry my knitting, ereader, phone, notebook & pen, and various other odds and ends in. My current rotation includes a Tom Bihn Swift (both the regular size and the mini, which are less dressy), a Coach 'hobo' style bag, and a LaFlore Doquentin. The LaFlore bags would be something to look into - they're made from cork, have brass hardware, and are both very useful and relatively dressy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldubs Posted September 12 #4 Share Posted September 12 (edited) For whatever reason Mrs Ldubs has started to prefer traveling with Kipling bags of various shapes, sizes, & colors. She will bring two or three so she can mix and match I suppose. I like them because they have a monkey keychain thing (they are also a lot easier on the pocketbook than the designer ones). Edited September 12 by ldubs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsn55 Posted September 12 #5 Share Posted September 12 I just kept looking in the discount stores to find exactly the same thing. Found a decent-looking black one in a thrift store! Can be carried with a handle on top, or long adjustable strap on my shoulder. Designer names are meaningless to me, I'm all about function; part of function is looking good enough to take to dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StollyBolly Posted September 12 #6 Share Posted September 12 Have you looked for a Baggalini? They are lightweight and have tons of styles. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted September 12 #7 Share Posted September 12 (edited) Look for a tote bag on ETSY. There are lots of them, all sizes and colors. Sometimes you can ask the seller/maker for particular features. I wanted a cross body bag in bright colors. I get so many compliments on it that I asked the seller/maker for some business cards. I often wander around with my iPad mimi4 and Kindle paperwhite. I prefer the iPad to phone for pulling up menus in the app of whatever line I’m on. I often hand it to the person next to me who is madly trying to find it on their phone. EM Edited September 12 by Essiesmom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoppyVelvet Posted September 13 #8 Share Posted September 13 Do you carry much to dinner? I just carry my phone and cruise card usually so I don’t bother with a bag. That way you can get one to suit your daytime requirements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhfy Posted September 13 #9 Share Posted September 13 I use a Baggalini smallish tote. Fits kindle, etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum2Mercury Posted Wednesday at 04:30 PM #10 Share Posted Wednesday at 04:30 PM On 9/12/2024 at 9:21 AM, kelly94942 said: Hi there - my husband and I like to bar hop on ships and sit and work on a puzzle book, play cards/small board game, or read on our Kindles. I don't carry a bag around the ship, but I do have a small purse that fits my Kindle perfectly: It's a Vera Badley. Cross-body something. It's flat. They have numerous bags that'd work well. On 9/12/2024 at 10:10 AM, GeezerCouple said: ETA: You wrote "not pool bag". What is an official "pool bag"? I'd think a pool bag would be brighter in color and waterproof; those things would set them apart from a typical handbag. On 9/12/2024 at 10:45 AM, jsn55 said: I'm all about function; part of function is looking good enough to take to dinner. Agree. I take three bags on every cruise: - A small backpack, which is my carry-on for Embarkation Day. I also use it for island days. - A small, open-topped pool bag (think size of a 6-pack), which is not typical, but I've had it for decades and love it. I would not take it to dinner, as it's bright blue and orange and was born a shower tote -- it was a gift from my MIL from Bath & Body Works. - A flat wristlet that I can carry around the ship or take to dinner. On 9/13/2024 at 7:48 AM, PoppyVelvet said: Do you carry much to dinner? I just carry my phone and cruise card usually so I don’t bother with a bag. That way you can get one to suit your daytime requirements. Pretty much nothing. Maybe my Ship ID, but since my husband has his, and he will get us back into the room or buy me a drink, it's not 100% necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAN415 Posted Thursday at 01:48 AM #11 Share Posted Thursday at 01:48 AM I have a navy blue Baggallini back pack that is nice looking and on the smaller size like a purse size. I got it a TJ Maxx. I can fit lots in it yet it still looks nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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