Bags. If you use one, what's your daily carry and contents?
"A bag (also known regionally as a sack) is a common tool in the form of a non-rigid container, typically made of cloth, leather, paper or plastic. The use of bags predates recorded history, with the earliest bags being lengths of animal skin, cotton, or woven plant fibers, folded up at the edges and secured in that shape with strings of the same material."
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I had a mission workshop sanction vx for a long ass time, gave it to my girlfriend after 8-9 years of use, she used it 6 months and gave it back, I'll probably get to use it some more.
I switched to a mission workshop spar vx with backpack straps. I tried messenger and cannot do it.
I have spinal curvature so I try not to carry heavy on one side. I like backpacks with padded straps.
I like that a lot of mission workshop stuff allows for optional padded hip straps
i have an eg bag similar to this, they come in lots of colors patterns and fabrics. i find i use it more in the summer.
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I'm partial to the LL Bean Boat and Tote: It comes in 4 sizes, short and long handle lengths, 10+ colors, and has both a zip top and open top versions. It is a functional item first and foremost but I also like how it looks.
https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/37037?page=boat-and-tote-bag-zip-top&bc=50-516672-677&feat=677-GN3&csp=f&attrValue_0=Slate&pos=2
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I also have a backpack from timbuk2 I use for commuting: again it's functional first but it looks fine. It's compact but still holds a ton of stuff.
https://www.timbuk2.com/collections/laptop-backpacks/products/1825-authority-laptop-backpack-deluxe?variant=39495774142506
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I also opt for a zippered boat n tote as my everyday bag.
I use this Bleu de Chauffe bag without the shoulder straps to carry my laptop and misc. stuff. Most of the time I like it, sometimes I feel too businessman-ish carrying a briefcase (even if it’s not leather)
https://www.bleu-de-chauffe.com/18331-thickbox_default/report-business-bag-cumin-waxed.jpg
Where my photography nerds who obsess over the perfect bag at
My answer is the billingham Hadley small, its worth every penny. The barbour jacket of camera bags
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Hadley Small Camera Bag - Khaki FibreNyte / Chocolate leather
A stylish but simple camera bag that will fit a small-to-mid sized DSLR or compact system (mirrorless) camera and 2-3 small-to-medium lenses. Still popular, this bag is the predecessor to the Hadley Small Pro. Made in England with 3-layer waterproof fabric and real leather.
Tote bag
Lint
A small rodent
A handful of trail mix
Filson briefcase for work. Laptop, remarkable 2, powerbank, yeti, and other misc things I don't want to stuff in my pockets
If I'm taking a short walk or shopping, I bring a brown sling or tote bag and pack them with a water bottle, headphones and a portable charger.
If I'm out for a work or day trip, I carry a leather messenger bag from Scuola del Cuoio with fishing-style gusset pockets. In addition to work equipment I'll pack it with a beard brush, hand cream and eyewear
Whoa this is a great bag! I thrifted a green Canon bag with gusset pockets while I keep working on the hobby, but I feel like this type of canvas bag will be in my future
It’s 1000% worth the money, especially because it doesn’t scream “there’s expensive camera equipment inside me”. It’s a great not too big not too small bag that fits a surprising amount of stuff without being too bulky
I have it in olive
these 2 are my mains. Topo Designs Rover pack and Battenwear packable tote
For work it’s either this old mountain smith daypack or my pilsen community books tote. I usually have everything pictured here + my laptop and snacks.
For not-work it’s still either my tote or this NFPL shoulder bag. I’ll keep my sketchbook and watercolors, notebook, book-book, and also some snacks in it.
For photography/field recording I use a Topo Designs camera cube bc it fits my mirrorless, snacks, a couple of batteries, and my zoom recorder. It’s got a strap but also fits nicely into backpacks.
Filson briefcase. Best everyday bag I’ve had so far. Gotten more expensive recently though. https://www.filson.com/bags-luggage/briefcases/rugged-twill-original-briefcase.html
that black tote is extremely cool
🙏 The bookstore is also v cool
Freitag laptop bag. I've generally got my computer, pad of paper, some business cards, lint roller, hydrogen peroxide spray, and some small first aid sundries.
https://www.freitag.ch/en/f305-roy?v=5900349
What is the hydrogen peroxide spray for?
I get a lot of bloody noses and hydrogen peroxide cleans out bloodstains in clothes really well.
Also very helpful as a quick disinfectant if needed.
I think it's recommended against using it as a disinfectant fyi
old use case is not advised
Don't use it on your skin, but on other surfaces
I use a Goruck GR-1 that I've had for years. It's basically bombproof.
i appreciate this thread because i'm figuring out my school daily carry and could also use a good duffel for traveling between school and home
my daily carry for just going out is the mini uniqlo u bag, it has a great interior pocket and i like the design + material
classic ll bean boat and tote is definitely in my future
I also use https://rapiddominance.com/product/RAPID_DOMINANCE/MILITARY_BAGS/R31 as a gym bag - it's pretty solid, and fairly cheap
I got a Billingham Hadley as a birthday gift! It might be the same color as @pzonee ‘s, looks great and is a big step up for carrying my camera. Can’t wait to take it out into the wild
Hell yeah it’s a great bag, I take mine everywhere you’re gonna dig it