I've bought a rucksack but .......

[pussinboots61]

I posted previously about whether to get a rucksack so it avoids me having to carry carrier bags. I do my main shopping on line but still buy fresh food in between and cat litter if it runs out before my next on line shop. I take lunch to work and carry my tablet and a notebook and always like to have something to do on me.

So I've used my rucksack today. I'm still using my handbag across my body as I don't want to take the risk of someone maybe getting hold of my purse or phone from behind me. The rucksack is handy, I bought some milk on my way home from work and it was handy to put it in the rucksack and not have a bag in my hand. I usually carry a tote type bag with stuff in that I can't fit in my handbag.

However, somehow I don't feel right with the rucksack and cross body bag. I do prefer to have my handbag on my shoulder and carry a tote bag as I feel smarter but it's such a hassle when I end up with lots of carrier bags plus my tote bag when I've done some shopping.

What do you do in this situation?

[Ashbeeee]

I use a handbag organiser (see //www.pereira.co.uk )to hold all my handbaggy stuff inside the rucksack. If you change bags just lift out the handbag organiser and dump it in the new bag. Genius and only a fiver/tenner depending on style.

[Runningupthathill82]

I keep my handbaggy stuff in the rucksack. I'd feel odd with a handbag AND a rucksack, plus it'd be impossible to run with (which is the main reason I use a rucksack anyway).

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

I've also just bought a rucksack. I just use that, but keep my purse in a zip inside the main section, rather than on the outside bit.

[pussinboots61]

Thanks for your replies. I can't seem to find any rucksacks the size I want with internal pockets apart from the sporty ones which I don't want.

[Bombinate]

I put my (small) hand bag in the rucksack.

[HoneyDragon]

I have a fold up rucksack that goes in my handbag for when I need it.

[stripytees]

I have a Kipling rucksack. My phone and keys are in a back zipper pocket facing my back and wallet is inside the rucksack behind a zip and a magnetic button thing. I take the rucksack off when I'm on the train or somewhere busy and carry it. Feels safe to me.

[SchroSawMargeryDaw]

I have this and keep handbaggy bits in the middle section most of the time.
It has pockets and a padded tablet holder bit and a clip for keys, phone pocket etc.

[pussinboots61]

Where did you get this from, looks good.

[SchroSawMargeryDaw]

I bought mines from Tesco but I'm sure you can get it elsewhere, it's by a brand called Ellehammer.

[Libitina]

I have a Wenger/Swiss Gear rucksack too and I love it. It's pink and grey. Very useful and also very comfortable. Got mine years ago on offer from Staples.