To think that it isn't insane to have a 'just in case' bag?

Thanks - I am taking notes ! I have a "grab bag" with spare clothes, foil blanket, wind up torch and radio...live in an earthquake zone, and when my son lived in Japan he had one also and showed me the government approved items. I keep a couple of spare asthma inhalers in it. I haven't updated the water or anything perishable for ages tho. My main concern is what I would do with the cats if the building starts to wobble (have only felt very gentle shakes in over 6 years thank goodness) No way would they be going in a bag !

I have one too, with sanitary pads, a pair of knickers (lol), paracetamol... I don't think it's that unusual. Its a small bag with "get out of jail" items as I see it.

It's a tiny thing that's not bothering anyone else and for whatever reason makes you more comfortable and relaxed, and therefore better able to get on with your life, job, etc. So sane and smart, at least for you.

Using a pencil case may be a little unusual, but many people switch handbags to match occasion and outfit and so keep their stuff in pouches so they can easily transfer them over without missing anything. Your solution sounds similar. Why does your husband care if you do it?

I thought this was going to be about a bag of supplies in case you get abducted or have to hide out in a bunker during a nuclear attack or something. With a Swiss Army knife and an astronaut food in a pouch and some cyanide tablets if all hope is lost.

No I have one of these! All sorts of useful things I might need in the day. I think a lot of women do. I like keeping mine in a small bag so I can swap it between my handbags

When the children were babies/toddlers I also had the nappy bag packed to go, it was enough getting all 5 out the house at once without have to check if you had nappies or wipes.

@Sgtmajormummy thank you for making me smile. I loved and adored my Grandad and when he passed away and we cleared out his belongings every single pocket was full of fishermans friends. He was very much have a cold have a fishermans friend, feel a bit out of sorts, have a fishermans friend. Pockets, drawers, car pockets and glove compartments were all full of the things 😀I miss him and his fishermans friends so much, but hated the things!

I don’t know if this the same, but we once stayed in an airport hotel the night before our holiday.
There was an arson attack in the night, and we were all turfed out. Ever since then, I have always made sure that when I am staying in an hotel that I have a “grab bag” with the passports, (if relevant) money, etc., plus something to wear to cover me!

I put an old handbag back into circulation and inside there was a just-in-case bag containing San-pro (5+ years since I needed that) and a packet of Fisherman’s Friends…

Thoughts?

It's called a handbag. They're really popular. Saves you keep dropping things, especially if you don't have hands the size of shovels.

It sounds like just a normal thing to do and something most people have in their bags

I have one too, due to a horrible emergency stay where I had NOTHING and nobody to bring me anything. Spent time before the op in jeans and a hoodie in bed, no teeth brushing, nothing to get a wash after vomiting, sweating etc.

I've also got silica bags in it to keep everything fresh, because my health is fine and I really don't need it. However if I ever do... Also I specifically bought a different coloured bag than any of my others, so if I have to send someone to get it, no mistakes can be made 😅

Brilliant idea. I am also neurodivergent and felt very happy when one mum came up to me and said her son had grazed his knee and she knew I was the organised one and might have wipes, plasters savlon - which I did! I am so disorganised due to ND but when DC were small I made sure I had a just in case bag so they were never left hungry or in dirty nappies or wet clothes, or cold if the weather turned. The bag was the size of a small slim handbag but Mary Poppins inside.

Now I have a very small over crossover bag. It still fits keys, purse, phone, tissues, lip balm, lipstick, inhaler, meds, breath mints, a tiny notebook and pen, fold up hairbrush, handcream, plasters, lens wipes, eye drops, tiny vial of scent. And more. It seems the smaller the bag, the more it holds, so I love your pencil case idea.

At this time of year I also keep a sleeping bag, small cushion and waterproof poncho in the car.

I live quite rurally and if the car breaks down it's easy to get cold or wet.

For years, I've always kept my wash bag full - toothbrush, toothpaste and floss, soap, facial cleanser and cotton pads, moisturiser etc. It's in case there's an unexpected hospital trip, or a family emergency. But it's also really handy having it all packed and ready for when we go away. My great aunt always had a 'hospital case' packed, so perhaps being prepared is genetic....

Shall I tell you a secret about being an adult? You can do whatever you like!

It's got absolutely nothing to do with your DH what you carry and why! If it's not illegal or affecting him (e.g. asking him to carry it) then you can do whatever you like.

This makes complete sense if you suspect ND. I have created one for my son and it helps him a lot. (Personally I’m entirely disorganised, and can live happily enough like this, but everyone is different and needs to do what it right for them). Your DH sounds rather unempathetic - I hope he doesn’t belittle your inoffensive choices in other areas.

I think you're very organised to have the bag, because I'd forget it too! I have lip balm in every coat pocket and bag. I never need to remember it then. And I have a few sets of (cheap) earbuds so I (almost) always have a pair I can find that are also charged.

Yanbu
I carry round to this day a small wash bag with any mini essentials in it I may need if staying somewhere overnight. Got a big handbag and at the moment have a baby in a pram so gave her changing bag too so it's no faff to carry about.
There is nothing worse than having to suddenly stay somewhere overnight or being stranded somewhere and you haven't got the things you need.
You never know what's going to happen in life.

Havalona - even as I wrote that I thought : 'They will probably all think I've just made that up'! But I didn't, and it happened, and I survived. Stupidly forgot to lock the front door. Had I not had two handbags though, he might well have made off in my lovely new Mercedes. The Garda inspector personally phoned me to commend me on my bravery and quick thinking. 😅Since then however, I simply can't stop talking about it to family, friends, the postman etc. I also declined an invitation to go to court to see him sentenced.

It makes complete sense to have one. I’m the person to ask for random objects like safety pins.
Mine is a double-sided pencil case. Toiletries and aspirin on one side, screwdriver “pen”, tiny sewing kit and 3-point pen (blue, red and pencil) on the other.

I want one of those credit card sized multi tools next.

I call mine a “get lucky” bag 😀.

🤣 if ever this scenario occurs I will be sure to let you know 👍

It's not really a 'just in case' though. It's useful things you might need and very sensible.

I carry paracetamol, plasters, tick remover and a small swiss army knife pretty much all of the time and it all comes in handy often.

Similarly my toiletry bag for going away has immodium, tooth picks, lip balm, antihistamines etc. I don't want to pack it all every time so it just lives in there and I add more every day bits.

I've always had one.

Different contents now I don't need plasters and savlon for the kids

Just a small make-up bag that I put in whatever bag I'm using