I’vr never had a conventional job, so I see people in office wear with stuffed jansports and wonder what they’re taking with them cause that’s too much for lunch.
Lunch, bikelock, biking clothes (so the work clothes aren't sweaty) , deodorant, raincoat, work supplies, and a portrait of Hieronymus Bosch
Second Bosch name drop in this thread, sounds like something I should be taking too :thonk:
It's not uncommon for office workers to either:
A) Be expected to work after hours or be ready to work if the need arises
B) Have to use a personal computer for work
Both of which results in needing to lug computer back and forth. Combined with lunch, laptop chargers and maybe some paperwork, a backpack makes a lot of sense.
Notebook, laptop, lunch, portrait of Hieronymus Bosch, cell phone charger, wallet, keys, sometimes an umbrella, you know, the basic things
Lunch, coffee, laptop so I can do my real work (writing books) after I finish my fake work for the man.
This was the case when I actually had paid employment.
Used to be gym clothes along with deodorant, lunch, and books to read in my spare time. Now since I don't currently have access to a gym its just more books and occasionally lunch.
Laptop, lunch, books, notebook, cell charger, and random tabletop game dice just in case
I’ve forgotten tabletop dice enough times to never be without too.
In all honesty, it's both so that I always have them and so that I can work on campaign stuff for games I DM during lulls at work haha
Laptop, lunch box, maybe a change of clothes for the gym afterwards. At least that was me 10 years ago
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Since you're all here... I need a good, sturdy backpack for short hikes and general day city use.
Any recommendations backpackers of Hexbear?
I'd highly recommend the Patagonia Refugio 28L. Obviously Patagonia isn't cheap, but I've used mine daily for almost 3 years, and it's actually improved over time as it's broken in.
REI Flash 18 is super simple; it's a floppy, completely unrigid bag, which also makes it a great stuff sack. If you need something durable, Chrome brand makes great stuff (weatherproof, pretty heavy duty, somewhat expensive). Camelbak makes good stuff, plus they come with internal drinking bladders.
Thanks. I actually used to have a Camelbak years ago I think, but had totally forgotten about them.
oh you probably don't want my suggestions, I prefer external frame packs which doesn't really sound like it fits your needs. I (unfortunately mega cringe ahead) can redirect you to a subr*ddit, r/onebag, they have some really good recommendations
I can survive a very specific subreddit. Thanks comrade, I'll give it a look.
i bought a chrome messenger bag (i'd say the closest model they have today would be the Citizen Messenger Bag ) about 11 years ago. it has been my every day carry for work since then, but i've also used it on vacation/travel and hiking. i love it, i love the over-one-shoulder design, because i can sling it around and get stuff out of it very easily and comfortably. also, if i am getting in a vehicle or otherwise sitting down, i can sling it around and it's on my lap so i don't have to take it off.
it's extremely durable and comfortable, even when weighed down on a long walk. they are pricey, but i'll be damned if it wasn't one of the best purchases i ever made. i was quite cash strapped at the time, but i was referred them by a friend who does a shitload of city commuting on bike and bus and i had just come into a little bit of money to spend on a new bag (my old shit bag died).
That does look pretty tidy and you've given it a hell of an endorsement. Might be a bit pricey for me though and I'm not sure about carrying heavier loads on one shoulder. A tempting maybe though, thanks!
Well, as we said here already, Jansports are nice, and Super Breaks are THE backpack you think of for them. But they are very general “bag with a zipper” kinda dealies, so if you want compartments, probably should look into something else.
That said, I dont think they’re that big. I’ve seen some big backpacks out there, which led me to wonder why everyone is carrying so much.
Thanks. Based on this and some other comments a Super Break is gonna be my fallback position probably, but I'll look into some others with compartments etc since it has to do a bit of everything and I might want something a bit bigger and squarer as I sometimes have to lug around art boards and stuff for work.
Art boards? You’ll want something bigger than the superbreak for sure. You can pick one up for cheap, and it’s not like you’ll never find a use for it.
A laptop, a bottle of water, some tissues, some communist literature, sometimes a change of clothes if I'm going to exercise after work.
Used to be book, umbrella, notebook, work laptop, phone charger, extra deodorant, lunch sometimes, sweater sometimes, granola bar, and a little case with some toiletries in it (eye drops, painkillers, mini toothpaste, comb, bandaids, tampons, nail clippers, etc)
