What's in your backpack/man bag/purse

[slayernine]

My "murse" is a fanny pack I carry around by the strap (looks only semi-gay) and holds my phone, two pair of glasses, a pocket knife, flash drive, my wallet and sometimes an iPod and shades. I used to have all that crap stuffed into pockets, but soon it became apparent that was just not going to work anymore.

I once had a prof who wore a fanny pack everywhere and everybody made fun of it behind his back. But the guy was pretty awesome despite looking like the worlds biggest nerd.

 

[Fenixgoon]

My "murse" is a fanny pack I carry around by the strap (looks only semi-gay) and holds my phone, two pair of glasses, a pocket knife, flash drive, my wallet and sometimes an iPod and shades. I used to have all that crap stuffed into pockets, but soon it became apparent that was just not going to work anymore.

are you kinda like this?
http://www.gulfbayconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/george-wallet.png

 

[Ronstang]

I must be too old. When did MEN start carrying bags around of any type? Men keep the shit they need when not at home in their pockets and any overflow in their vehicle. For the most part if it doesn't fit in your pocket you don't NEED it.

 

[JulesMaximus]

I must be too old. When did MEN start carrying bags around of any type? Men keep the shit they need when not at home in their pockets and any overflow in their vehicle. For the most part if it doesn't fit in your pocket you don't NEED it.

I only carry a bag when I riding the motorcycle to work. I definitely NEED it.

 

[herm0016]

saftey certs.
clip board
droid 2
samsung work phone
chargers
elitebook 8530
power brick
tally books
saftey glasses
boot chains ( like tire chains for your boots)
stapler
allen wrench set
excedren
ti89
box of pens
dry erase marker
highlighter
white out
paint marker
network cable
engineers scale
American Petorolium Instute slide rule
post its
spare shooting panel key
binder clips
spare usb mouse
usb storage drive
external hard drive and cable
spare usb cable
usb thumb drive for work truck sat tracking/nanny box.
radiation pit access badge/dosimiter/key
explosives lock keys
boot laces (thanks MARKXIX for reminding me)
for unusual jobs I throw in some spare o rings and grab my spanner wrenches.

my bag weighs quite a bit.

for personal use, just my OD tape, knife, droid 2 and wallet and keys are in my pockets. the rest stays in my glove box.

 

[Ronstang]

I only carry a bag when I riding the motorcycle to work. I definitely NEED it.

That I understand and a backpack works well in such a situation. I used to use a backpack when commuting to school on my motorcycle or when I had to carry something somewhere and wanted to take the bike. I guess I am just too old to understand men who feel the need to carry a bunch of crap with them everywhere. The only things I have ever needed were keys, money, and sunglasses...but those I usually use some kind of a tether device like a croakie. Yes, I now carry a cell phone but it is in my pocket. You will never get me to carry it on my belt. That is beyond annoying to me.

 

[shortylickens]

http://www.scottevest.com/v3_store/Outback-Jacket.shtml

It contains:

http://www.amazon.com/Spyderco-Ladybug-Serrated-Knife-Yellow/dp/B001RATY5O/
http://www.amazon.com/iTP-A3-EOS-Flashlight--Upgrade/dp/B006K5C2EG
http://www.amazon.com/HTC-HD7-Unlocked-Global-Smartphone/dp/B004B3KANO
http://www.amazon.com/Fossil-Harper-Magnetic-Multicard-Color/dp/B001QYJZY6 (mine is brown)
http://www.amazon.com/Electronics-479V-Viper-Responder-Transmitter/dp/B0007RRL30
http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Space-Pen-Bullet-400B/dp/B000WGD13U

 

[insect9]

Laptop, charger, three legal pads, various textbooks and quick references, three Zebra 301 pencils, erasers, mini stapler

 

[JulesMaximus]

That I understand and a backpack works well in such a situation. I used to use a backpack when commuting to school on my motorcycle or when I had to carry something somewhere and wanted to take the bike. I guess I am just too old to understand men who feel the need to carry a bunch of crap with them everywhere. The only things I have ever needed were keys, money, and sunglasses...but those I usually use some kind of a tether device like a croakie. Yes, I now carry a cell phone but it is in my pocket. You will never get me to carry it on my belt. That is beyond annoying to me.

Personally, I agree with you 100%. No way I'd ever carry a man purse.

Phone, keys, and wallet go in pockets. Sunglasses go on face. No man needs to haul more than this around with him on a daily basis.

 

[MarkXIX]

Ziploc bags (multiple sizes)
zip ties
map case
tactical 1:50,000 map
compass
protractor
three spare 30 round 5.56mm magazines
speed loaders
two spare 15 round 9mm magazines
Otis weapons cleaning kit
backup Gerber pocket knife
Mach3 disposable razors
bar of Irish Spring
tooth brush w/ travel size toothpaste
spare lenses for Revision Sawfly APEL eye protection
sanitary wipes
Camelbak sanitizing tabs
spare boot laces
Surefire 123A lithium batteries
Surefire M952XM07 weapon light
microfiber towel
assorted chem lights

The rest of you are a bunch of girls...

 

[Pliablemoose]

I must be too old. When did MEN start carrying bags around of any type? Men keep the shit they need when not at home in their pockets and any overflow in their vehicle. For the most part if it doesn't fit in your pocket you don't NEED it.

We're all European

 

[Imp]

I guess I am just too old to understand men who feel the need to carry a bunch of crap with them everywhere. The only things I have ever needed were keys, money, and sunglasses...but those I usually use some kind of a tether device like a croakie.

Probably 90% of the reason I hump my purse around is to carry my sunglasses: $350 sunglasses don't go around my neck or ontop of my head.

In the winter, I've got pockets depending on the coat I use.

In the summer though, it's a bit of an issue. Also, wallet in my ass pocket is uncomfortable and makes my ass sweat. Time to just use an elastic band and bunch my cards together.

 

[Ronstang]

We're all European

So you are all slightly gay?

 

[Dr. Zaus]

• power plug for my MacBook Air
• i-Device cord
  books on:
  
• Ontology (all by Heidegger)
• philosophy of science
• Post modern thought

 

[natto fire]

My basic "goto" pouch for working on ladders, in tight areas, especially when live circuits are being worked on (waiting on my insulated strippers and needle nose):

When working in a panel I bring these along:

I used to have a netbook, but it was stolen along with the bag that had an external dvdrw drive, so my only portable devices are an old Samsung phone and a Sansa m240 Mp3 player.

Backpacking year was 2010 for me, lots around the TRT, Great Basin NP and other areas around Nevada.

 

[HamburgerBoy]

• Lab coat
• Physical chemistry textbook
• 4 150-page notebooks
• Plastic folder with paper and notes
• Graphing calculator
• Scientific calculator
• Thumb drive
• Earbuds
• ~20 pencils, pens, etc
• A couple of snack bars/protein bars
• 20oz water bottle and 16oz disposable water bottle as backup
• Bottle of lotion
• Hand sanitizer

 

[Dominato3r]

chemistry textbook
chemistry lab manual
saftey glasses
biology textbook
32gb usb stick
heaphones
pencils and pens
calculator

 

[LiuKangBakinPie]

To get through the massive queue's shopping, get a wind-up alarm clock, and put it in your backpack.

It's amazing how many people will let you go in front of them once they realise your backpack is ticking.

Wearing a fake beard and sandals also helps

 

[Imp]

So you are all slightly gay?

I'm proudly metro. The mens still don't do it for me though.

 

[Nintendesert]

I have a backpack this weekend. I'm carrying 200 rounds of .308. You purse wearing hipster douchebags make me sick! At least the ladies carry a little girly-gun in their purses.

 

[mattpegher]

I have 2 bags

one stored in the car - survival pack
http://www.amazon.com/Life-Gear-LGDLBPK01-Detachable-LifeEssentials/dp/B001B4DS62
to which I have added some hemp rope, paracord, small knife and survival knife, magnesium/flint stick, steelwool and 9 volt, vaseline and dryer lint.
Extra pair of scrubs

One I carry to work
Laptop or Ipad
Multitool
wireless access point
hemostats
Excedrin
copies of licences, certifications, DEA cert, other documents
Prescription pad
trauma scissors
surgical tape

Usually I am good with just pockets - leatherman pocket knife, wallet, keys, Iphone.
511 tactical TDU's have the best pocket system

No need for condoms - snip-snip

 

[mnewsham]

Right now

- Laptop
- English text book
- international relations book
- Military History book
- condoms
- deodorant
- sweat pants
- spare T-shirt
- 2 tampons and 4 pads (don't ask)

 

[foghorn67]

Tenba Messenger Large:
Dell 1525 laptop
Logitech nano mouse
mousepad
laptop charger
business cards
pens
moleskin notebook

Tamrac Rally 5:
Canon 7D
135 f/2 L
Sigma 30 1.4
17-55 2.8 IS
580EXII
430EX
Business cards, pen, pencil, moleskin memopad
AA batteries, flash cards, battery charger

LL Bean Apex:
Game of Thrones paperback
usually 2-3 photo mags or car mags
pens, memopads, notebook
iphone charger, jvc headphones w/mic, chapstick, toothbrush, toothpaste
small set of screwdrivers with like 36 bits, pliers set

If I need to take the laptop and camera gear, I throw the padded insert in the Tenba Messenger and I'm good to go.

 

[foghorn67]

I have a backpack this weekend. I'm carrying 200 rounds of .308. You purse wearing hipster douchebags make me sick! At least the ladies carry a little girly-gun in their purses.

Oh yeah, Midway pistol case with cleaning kits, tools, and ammo. yeeehawww.

 

[dbk]

work laptop, notepad, pens, pencils, spare mouse, spare power adapter