I continually think of items I’ll need to travel in Africa. I searched online for a cross-shoulder travel bag with water bottle holder and found three that might work. Yet I’m kind of a touching type person when it comes to buying. And these all ran from $50 up.
Enter a Thrift Store. And dang if I didn’t find a bag that may sometimes replace my purse for carrying all the electronic gadgets. It’s called “atlas.” Now isn’t that appropriate. The front flap, which can be latched shut, opens to reveal a pocket with an organizer panel full of little pockets for pens, phone and a zippered pocket for whatever. Plus the flap has a zippered pocket. Below the flap is an odd shaped zipper pocket. The large zippered main compartment has a velcro-shutting laptop sleeve, and more little pockets for mouse, power cord and headphones. (I don’t have headphones so maybe need to put that on my list.) Plus two deep open-top pockets on the back. There’s a long adjustable shoulder strap with a sliding pad to keep the weight I’m sure to include my digging into my body. And, outside pockets on each end for water bottles. Score for $10 at the Yavapai Humane Society Thrift Store (YHS).
I usually wear solid colors to show off my jewelry but when traveling tone it down. I found this pastel printed blouse and the sleeveless dress, with pockets, also at YHS. Clothing was marked 50% off so both of these only set me back $6.
I love to get a deal. And it just so happens that NOAH’s Ark Thrift Store also had a half price sale so the boots only cost $11. I love boots. Although these do have a little higher heel than I’m used to wearing. Hopefully I don’t fall off them. It’s really only about an inch and a half, so at least I won’t have far to fall.
I also got some great deals on sale at the mall, a place I usually avoid like the plague. One skirt and two tops for $50 might have tipped the balance on the thrifty purchases. But hey, I’m worth it. And I have plenty more purple to put with this.
I really don’t want to get too much stuff to travel with but there’s still a few things on my list.
What do you have on your travel packing list?
WOW you got some serious bargains. Love the bag and the purple particularly. I love to travel in skirts. I actually love gypsy and western skirts btter than almost anything to wear and boots with them, well………for sure!
What fun packing and planning for an AFRICA trip. I’m not the least big envious. (yeah, right) 🙂
I even hike in skirts. Just maybe not this one. And of course different kind of boots.
It sounds like a real exciting adventure is right around the corner and you sure have the touch for finding bargains.
New follower. I expect to enjoy following you on your travels wherever they may be. You’re my kind of gal–almost everything I own has come from thrift stores. Some amazing bargains to be had if one just looks!
Thanks for following along Barbara. I have to be careful at thrift stores as my RV fills up fast.
Sweet purchases:) I’m excited for your trip. You are actually motivating me to dream:) I want a cameltoe backpack that I can put water in for the tropical hikes. I run out of water so quickly that I actually need a backpack to endure the hot and sweaty times of summer. Love your purple dress and gray’ish boots. Nice combo!
So glad you are feeling motivated to dream of traveling. I don’t really care for the camelback and prefer water bottles.
Well, I don’t like the camelpack too much but because I sweat so darn much in humid climates like Panama, I go through a bottle in no time. That particular backpack, while heavy, saved my life:) Not a fan of the humidity:)
Wow you have done so well, it may pay me to buy a flight to come to the USA to come shopping 🙂 I have a camel back for cycling but that is all it is used for! Have a good weekend Diane
Do you have thrift stores in France?
Have never seen any around. They do have the street markets that sells everything from livestock to clothes and food but there are seldom bargains like you have.
Did I tell you I am going back to India in March? Yay! I think I have everything…but have ordered (daughter will bring at Christmas) a ‘raincoat’ for my camera, just in case. You know I love thrift stores…none here like in the US. My adrenalin rises when passing one in the US. Actually, I don’t pass…I pull in. Love your buys.
Yes you did tell me and India is also on my list, someday. Packing lists for me are a life saver. I’m getting ready to order another camera lens, 55-300mm for my travels.
You got some fabulous buys! I love the bag, I want the bag.
I’ll probably have that bag packed so full I won’t be able to lift it let alone wear it over bad shoulders.
That bag has everything you need. A great find!