Reddit reviews Sweetbriar Classic Messenger Bag - Vintage Canvas, Olive Drab, Size Large

https://www.amazon.com/Sweetbriar-Classic-Messenger-Bag-All-Purpose/dp/B01IWKGOOA/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=Messenger+bag&qid=1562456198&s=gateway&sr=8-6

Have had this for 5 years and still use it every day.

Hi, I think this is a really smart idea to get your child in the habit of being prepared and smart about their self-care.

One thing I use to save some room would be to something like this for finger sticks - and disposal is easier/ safer than with used lancets (I'm sure there are similar products, but I have liked this one. Having it has encouraged me to change cartridges much more - which is where all the lifetime supply of lancets remarks come from - diabetes seldom change the nasty end of those things, no matter their increased susceptibility to disease from infection, etc.):
https://www.accu-chek.com/lancing/fastclix-lancing-device

I also highly recommend something big enough to carry things like this to treat lows on the spot (the cylinder holds ~10 4gram tablets and is refillable from the larger container. It is handy enough to buy a few and keep one cylinder in the car, one in bedroom on night stand, one in pack, etc.):

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017A3136E/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8

The tabs I can't recommend enough. Low sugars that get low enough can cause brain damage and immediate treatment of lows is key. I carry a glucagon syringe with me, and roommates and office mates know what it is, where it is, and how to use it. There are new products emerging on the market that are much less invasive, and those are probably worth looking into (inhalers, etc.).

This year, I bit the bullet and got a letter carrier bag to contain all my diabetes "every day carry" equipment: regular meter, strips, finger stick device, glucagon kit, glucose tablets, spare pump battery, and glucose tabs:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IWKGOOA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8

If your child is small enough that the letter carrier is too big, consider a small laptop bag.

Last thing I would add is to highly consider getting a CGM so your child can learn to actively monitor sugars. Even without a pump, the CGM alerting during lows or highs can contribute tremendously to a much healthier, longer life. I waited some time before deciding on a pump because I thought that I needed to be hyper-regulated in order to use it effectively, but I found the opposite to be the case - better control of BG levels I think is demonstrated with pump use, and that means better control of long term symptoms. Ok - I didn't mean to hard sell you on things, just to identify some things that I wish a parent or competent adult had been there to advise me on.

Good luck on your journey.

Messenger bags are the way to go if you plan to spend any time in the dealers' hall. Way easier to manoeuvre through the crowds and much friendlier for those around you. I use the one I got Kickstarting D-Day Dice years ago.

We took a couple of WDW trips last year. The first one we started with a backpack. It was definitely doable, but kind of a pain. We quickly figured out that traveling lighter was better. This messenger bag with this strap pad wound up being perfect! Big enough to carry plenty of snacks and camera/phone batteries etc, but small and light enough to not be too cumbersome.

Bonus Tip: These water bottles combined with some super cheap D-rings from Harbor Freight worked great for us.