Fanny/waist packs

puppylover

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Posted 5/23/2015 9:10 PM (GMT 0)

I noticed in one of the posts someone mentioned her purse dropping off her shoulder when she was shopping.

I stopped using a purse when I go shopping years ago. I use a fanny/waist pack instead. It's large enough for my wallet, check book, phone, glasses and tissues. My shoulders and neck would hurt so bad after a shopping trip from the straps and weight of the purse. Now I don't have that problem anymore.

Just thought I would pass this on.

Have a great weekend!

couchtater

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Posted 5/24/2015 1:41 AM (GMT 0)

I wear a very light weight long strap purse. I place it over my head and across my body. It seems to help me, but today the strap was hurting my neck.

I may have to go back to my fanny pack even though I'm a plus size. It makes me look fatter.

puppylover

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Posted 5/24/2015 1:51 AM (GMT 0)

Joy, comfort always before looks is my motto!

Post Edited (puppylover) : 5/24/2015 1:28:17 PM (GMT-6)

couchtater

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Posted 5/24/2015 4:15 AM (GMT 0)

Mine, too.

I just bought a Messenger bag style purse. I'm hoping it will be more comfortable. We'll see.

Firefly18

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Posted 5/24/2015 4:27 AM (GMT 0)

For me, the fanny packs can be uncomfortable because they arent cross supported.. I have crushed vertebrae right near where they hang.

The cross over purse works better for me. I am okay with small backpacks that distribute wieght too. For my laptop I invested in a shoulder pad specifically designed with padding to help with this. I am tempted to use with a purse as well ;). I have also been trying to find ways to carry smaller amounts of things. It just is work sometimes, lol.

Ljm2014

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Posted 5/24/2015 6:44 AM (GMT 0)

We went out tonight to friends, noticed the purse felt like it was full of bricks...lol...wondering what i will find in there...i need to change purses anyway..

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Posted 5/24/2015 11:18 PM (GMT 0)

I use a small crossover bag as well. It is freeing to carry less things!

Hallahan

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Posted 5/25/2015 12:17 AM (GMT 0)

I use a crossover bag. I keep one of those small bottles of water in it because I tend to get dehydrated when I'm out and about and run out of energy.

Barb

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Posted 5/25/2015 10:31 AM (GMT 0)

I use a purse when shopping, yes, it is heavy but carries all of the goodies. Other things, I use a fanny pack for. Very convenient. I also have a small Lotus Crossbody Bag that I carry if I want to go visiting and don't want the purse or fanny pack.

Good topic...

Hugs, Karen...

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