One of the first things I think about when I go on vacation is how I am going to carry my travel essentials – my cell phone, ID, and credit cards. When I went to Europe I had a small travelers pouch that I wore underneath my blouse, but it just had a pocket in front and and a stretchy band in the back continually that rode up. Go back even further to my child hood and I wore this beauty:
Raise your hand if you ever wore a fanny pack to Disney! I did many, many times – much to my fashion demise. As an adult, I am so happy that we have converted to the Disney meal plan so I no longer need to carry snacks in my fanny pack. However, I still need somewhere to carry my cell phone, ID, and credit card.
Enter the HipsSister! This was seriously a lifesaver! No joke – both times I placed my cell phone in my pants pocket it fell out. A cast member luckily returned it to me at our drawing class at the animation studios the first time and I was on the floor looking under the seats at the Maleficient preview the second time. Trust me – you don’t want to do that!
From there on out, the ONLY place I put my cell phone was in my HipsSister. Love this product! I tried out the Global on my Walt Disney Worldtrip. It has two pockets – one smaller (6″ x 6″) that I put my cards in and one larger (7″) that I put my cell phone in. The two separate pockets are perfect because I hate worrying about if my cards are going to fall out when I am constantly taking my cell phone out. Worried about carrying your cell phone closer to your body – HipsSister has phone shields! Definitely getting one for my next trip.
The Global comes in black and carbon. While I happily used it for my trip, it is most commonly used for runners and athletes so I am excited to try it out on my next 5K. Hate running with keys jingling in a pocket and worrying about if they will fall out! The HipsSister is a perfect solution!
The temperatures were in the 90s while I was in Florida so I was so grateful that the Global is made of a lightweight material. It fit perfectly underneath my t-shirts and when seen it gave the illusion of an under tee. No hint of unsightly fanny packs!
Another product from HipsSister that I am so excited about is the SwimsSister.ย Love this sleek and sassy way to store your cell phone while at the beach and water parks. Genius!
How do you carry your essentials on vacation?
20 Comments
Becky @ lovetobeinthekitchen · June 12, 2014 at 8:53 am
This is awesome! We used a fanny pack when we went to Disney World which was kind of dorky but totally worked for what we needed. I’m glad there is a more stylish alternative! ๐
Taralyn · June 12, 2014 at 9:05 am
If I hadn’t discovered Hips-Sister I would still be rocking the fanny pack, too! Confession – I still make my husband stuff gold fish and go-go squeez in the pockets of his cargo shorts for the kids just in case they get grumpy in line. You have to do what works!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) · June 12, 2014 at 9:04 am
That is a brilliant idea. I usually bring a purse with me, but that gets in the way.
Heather M · June 12, 2014 at 9:18 am
What a great idea! I love how sleek it is. It looks like you layered 2 shirts. Thanks for sharing.
Vanessa Barker · June 12, 2014 at 9:24 am
These are so awesome. And don’t worry, you were not the only one with a fanny pack at Disney! I’m fairly certain my whole family of 5 had ours on!
Christine Luken · June 12, 2014 at 9:33 am
I usually trade my huge purse in for a small cross-body bag for vacation – but this is a great alternative!
Allyson · June 12, 2014 at 11:21 am
Wow what a creative idea! I usually use a slim crossbody purse when I travel to avoid bulky purses, but this is awesome!
Debbie Denny · June 12, 2014 at 2:42 pm
Oh I am guilty of a fannypack in the past. I love the look of your hip-sister.
Angela S · June 12, 2014 at 2:45 pm
I am ashamed to admit how many times I wore a fanny pack to Disney. LOL This I would totally wear. It’s such a genius idea!
Touristmeetstraveler · June 12, 2014 at 3:53 pm
Wow this looks like a great product, I’m not too much of a big fan of fanny packs.
Lois Alter Mark · June 12, 2014 at 6:04 pm
Ha ha! Much much nicer than a fanny pack! Will have to check these out!
Dee · June 12, 2014 at 6:12 pm
What?!?! I NEED this! I’ve been saying I would rock a fanny pack – but this looks amazing.
Nicole Brady · June 12, 2014 at 10:07 pm
That’s really cute! I like to carry a minimal amount of items and this sounds like it’s perfect.
Maria Oller · June 13, 2014 at 12:54 am
I need one of those swimsister I went to one of the splash parks around and to avoid my phone getting wet left it on the table when I got back it was gone
Liz Mays · June 13, 2014 at 6:21 am
That’s super convenient! I’m going to tell my daughter about it. She’s a runner!
Ruby Ragar · June 13, 2014 at 6:42 am
I love this! I could use one of these. Not only can it be used to hold your stuff but it can also help with shirts that are a little to short. I feel that I’d wear it all the time.
Mama to 5 BLessings · June 13, 2014 at 8:08 am
What an awesome product, I hear ya about the cell phone falling out of the pocket!
Annie {Stowed Stuff} · June 13, 2014 at 8:42 am
I want to try one of these so badly for running. I love the aqua color one they have!
Aly Mashrah · June 13, 2014 at 9:04 pm
That is such a smart idea! I would totally get one.
Audra @ RealityToDreams · June 14, 2014 at 4:51 pm
What the what??! Mind.blown. I never understood why women’s pants don’t have reasonably sized pockets!! I think my world just changed forever.