amanalo217 Posted August 17, 2023 Report Share Posted August 17, 2023 I've seen people using towel clips and bands. Which is better and why? Are they just a waste of money? Thinking of getting some for next cruise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted August 17, 2023 Report Share Posted August 17, 2023 Not a complete waste of money, IMO, but of course you can survive without them. If it's windy they can be helpful. I'd vote for the bands as they take up less room. RCIfan1912, Villageidiot, CruiseGus and 3 others 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDaley Posted August 17, 2023 Report Share Posted August 17, 2023 I have the clips but have been eyeing people with bands since it seems more comfortable for use while actually sitting in the lounge chair. I still like my clips because I use them for hanging wet stuff on our balcony chairs, I can clip my soaked hat or shorts out there and not worry about them flying away. amanalo217 and OCSC Mike 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaa Posted August 17, 2023 Report Share Posted August 17, 2023 Both. Band around the head area of the chair and clips by the feet. amanalo217 and jbrinkm 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseMsclDad Posted August 17, 2023 Report Share Posted August 17, 2023 10 minutes ago, OCSC Mike said: Not a complete waste of money, IMO, but of course you can survive without them. If it's windy they can be helpful. I'd vote for the bands as they take up less room. Our family has always been Pro Band, clips, ehh, we tend to step on them or they sometimes loose their clip tightness, bands do stretch but not enough that they would ever fall off. amanalo217 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseMsclDad Posted August 17, 2023 Report Share Posted August 17, 2023 11 minutes ago, DDaley said: I have the clips but have been eyeing people with bands since it seems more comfortable for use while actually sitting in the lounge chair. I still like my clips because I use them for hanging wet stuff on our balcony chairs, I can clip my soaked hat or shorts out there and not worry about them flying away. Agree 100% We use the magnet clips and hooks fro drying stuff. Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted August 17, 2023 Report Share Posted August 17, 2023 The bands take up less space in luggage if nothing else. CruiseMsclDad and amanalo217 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattycruise Posted August 17, 2023 Report Share Posted August 17, 2023 I never used either but a friend on a cruise gifted me with a band. It is so much easier than having to pack clips (did that years ago and propptly got rid of them). I like the band due to it being flexible to pack. I also like it to band down clothing that is still damp onto a balcony chair and not worry that the wind speed will send my clothes away. amanalo217 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letscruise Posted August 21, 2023 Report Share Posted August 21, 2023 I have both and definitely prefer the bands for towels on chairs and use the clips for hanging our wet clothing on the balcony so they can dry without fear of them blowing away. They each serve a great purpose, so if you can get and take both, that's what I recommend. amanalo217 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted August 21, 2023 Report Share Posted August 21, 2023 I started using clips because it's a dollar tree thing ($1.25 for a pack of 6) so if they break or get lost I'm not out a lot of money. I've seen the bands and have to wonder - how hard are they to put over a chair? They look like giant rubber bands and all I can imagine is getting fingers pinched or not being strong enough to pull it or the towel fighting me as I try to put it on.... amanalo217 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted August 21, 2023 Report Share Posted August 21, 2023 12 minutes ago, CrimsonCruiser said: I've seen the bands and have to wonder - how hard are they to put over a chair? Not hard, at least the ones my MIL gave us. CrimsonCruiser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaa Posted August 21, 2023 Report Share Posted August 21, 2023 34 minutes ago, CrimsonCruiser said: I started using clips because it's a dollar tree thing ($1.25 for a pack of 6) so if they break or get lost I'm not out a lot of money. I've seen the bands and have to wonder - how hard are they to put over a chair? They look like giant rubber bands and all I can imagine is getting fingers pinched or not being strong enough to pull it or the towel fighting me as I try to put it on.... They go on easy. I use both because sometimes the legs of certain chairs make it so you can't also band the feet area. I like to have both shoulder and feet banded as the winds can be strong. CrimsonCruiser and amanalo217 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockerDom31 Posted August 21, 2023 Report Share Posted August 21, 2023 We use the clips - we like them very much! The bands were intriguing but I feel like the clips are more "durable". I can't explain it other than it's just a feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted August 21, 2023 Report Share Posted August 21, 2023 We’ve had our bands on our last 6 cruises. Way less bulky than plastic clips Villageidiot, amanalo217 and OCSC Mike 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amanalo217 Posted August 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2023 Thanks for all the feedback. I ended up getting both and will see how it goes. Just under 2 weeks for Wonder! Xaa, Villageidiot, letscruise and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.C. Posted December 18, 2023 Report Share Posted December 18, 2023 On 8/21/2023 at 2:34 PM, amanalo217 said: Thanks for all the feedback. I ended up getting both and will see how it goes. Just under 2 weeks for Wonder! Any update on how this went for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amanalo217 Posted December 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2023 I'm more on team 'bands'. The clips seemed more cumbersome to travel with and carry around. Going on an international trip that includes some time at a beach resort and just packing the bands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquared17 Posted December 19, 2023 Report Share Posted December 19, 2023 i am team clip i use two at the top of the chair and two near the bottom on really windy days and they are great!! my favorite ones are the toucans and the turtles but the fish and the margarita glasses are pretty fun as well. they have held up admirably over the years work beautiful among different chairs/cruises. i’ll link to the ones we use! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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