This Amazon Sling Bag Holds So Much for $15

As a food and travel writer who spends lots of time in theme parks like Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando, I’m always on the lookout for a good small bag to carry my belongings on long park days. It never occurred to me to combine my choice of crossbody bag with my love of meeting and interacting with theme park characters until I spotted a person on a recent Disney trip who was carrying a white, faux leather mini backpack and a handful of permanent markers, having characters like Mickey Mouse and Princess Tiana sign their bag.

Before I even left the park, I hopped onto Amazon, hunting for faux leather bags that were the perfect material for character autographs. I chose the Cluci vegan leather women’s sling bag in white, as there seemed to be plenty of room — both to carry essentials like portable fans and phone chargers and to gather autographs on my next theme park visit.

Cluci Vegan Leather Sling Bag

A few weeks later, I spent the day at Universal Orlando and put my new Cluci bag to the test. With a pack of multi-colored Sharpie markers in tow, I approached characters like Olive Oyl, The Cat in the Hat, Wolverine, and Marilyn Monroe, asking them to sign my bag before we posted a photo together. The vegan leather material of the crossbody bag proved to be the perfect surface for signing with a permanent marker, and more than one character commented on how creative my idea was — my guess is they sign a lot of autograph books.

In fact, when I hung out with Wolverine at Universal Islands of Adventure, he signed my crossbody bag and proclaimed, “This is the best autograph I think I’ve done yet. Must be the leather.”

The Cluci crossbody also came in clutch for carrying my belongings through the theme parks. With plenty of zipper and snap compartments, there was room for all of my essentials like a power bank, my iPhone, and SPF lip balm, plus plenty of space to spare. And, its hands-free, crossbody design made it simple to wear while navigating the park, noshing on snacks, shopping, and hopping on rides. 

Since I still have a few more spots open on my bag for signatures, I’ll be taking my Cluci bag back to Universal to see if I can completely fill up the surface space with colorful signatures. On my wish list are Beetlejuice and Shrek, so I’ll be keeping an eye out for missing autographs each time I visit.

Cluci Vegan Leather Sling Bag

The vacation keepsake has turned out so cute, in fact, that I’ve ordered a second Cluci bag in pink, and plan on taking it to Walt Disney World to start gathering character signatures there, too.

And, the Cluci version of this faux leather, crossbody-style bag isn’t the only convenient option for a theme park day. Ahead, I’ve rounded up eight similar bags, from fanny packs to mini backpacks, that would be perfect to easily tote your belongings around — and maybe even gather some signatures!

Bostanten Leather Crossbody Bag

With nearly 3,000 five-star reviews on Amazon, this synthetic leather bag comes in several colors and strap designs. The sling bag has five different pockets for organization, as well as five card slots to hold credit cards, IDs, and park tickets. The strap is adjustable for a comfortable fit, and the bag is lightweight, weighing just over half a pound.

Inicat Crossbody Sling Bag

This crossbody bag is made of synthetic leather and has RFID-enabled card slots inside for extra security. With two spacious zip-up pockets for storage and a smaller zip-up pouch to store things you need to grab quickly — like SPF lip balm or cash — it’s a great theme park option that comes in over 20 colors, many of which will also work for gathering autographs.

Barsine Leather Mini Backpack

This vegan leather mini backpack is big enough to hold essentials like a water bottle and snacks in the main compartment. It has plenty of zipper compartments for keeping all of your theme park must-haves organized, and adjustable straps for the best fit. What’s more, it’s received more than 1,000 five-star reviews from Amazon shoppers.

Cluci Belt Bag

With plenty of smooth spaces for signing with permanent markers, this fanny pack-style belt bag is another great option for creating a theme park keepsake. With plenty of room for things like car keys, sunglasses, and park tickets, this bag has a few zippered compartments as well as an adjustable strap. Amazon purchasers praise the bag for having sturdy, smooth zippers and being comfortable to wear.

Telena Leather Belt Bag

Available in lots of colors, like black, pink, white, and gray, this belt bag is another solid fanny pack-style option for hands-free convenience. It’s made of synthetic leather and has zipper pockets and inner mesh pockets to keep all of your theme park items organized. Its adjustable strap allows for wear as a crossbody bag or a fanny pack, so it’s also a versatile option for those who like to switch up how they wear their bag throughout a long theme park day.

Fashion Puzzle Triple Zip Crossbody

If you’re more of a traditional crossbody purse fan, this version from Fashion Puzzle has received more than 24,000 five-star reviews on Amazon and comes in plenty of colors like white and light blue. It also has pretty gold-toned hardware and an adjustable strap, and reviewers say there is plenty of room for things like cell phones and sunglasses.

Niueimee Zhou Crossbody Clutch

This vacation keepsake hack would also work with a small shoulder bag, like this one that’s received over 2,000 five-star reviews from Amazon purchasers. This bag has two large compartments, each with a few inner pockets for keeping contents organized. It comes with both a clutch-style handle and a removable shoulder strap, making it a cinch to customize to the most comfortable wearing style for you.

Sunwel Fashion Bow Mouse Ears Backpack

Perfect for trying this autograph bag hack at theme parks like Walt Disney World and Disneyland, this Minnie-themed, pink bag is perfect for gathering signatures at the happiest and most magical places on Earth. The mini backpack is large enough to hold park essentials like a cell phone, car keys, sunglasses, and a power bank, and it has adjustable straps for the perfect fit.

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