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

209 replies

WeeOrcadian · 09/11/2024 18:51

DH thinks I'm being overly cautious with this, I don't. So I thought I'd get the opinion of the hive mind.

I'm very forgetful and often get stressed if I haven't got something I need - even basics, like lip balm. It makes me feel even more unorganised than I already am.

It's a pencil case, so isn't huge, but it contains lots of essentials and some not essential items.

I have suspected ND (currently undergoing investigation) and I saw someone online had made one. Boom. Brilliant idea.

I tend to take it with me to work, just in case, hence the name of it!

Thoughts?

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DecafDodger · 09/11/2024 18:55

I don't even get what the issue is - women have handbags, we carry a lot ot 'just in case' supplies.

I travel a lot, I have travel cosmetics bag with travel sized of everything I use, and travel charger/powerbank/adapter bag always ready. Only practical, who wants to look for a charging cable in a foreign country in the middle of the night.

Wednesdaysdrag · 09/11/2024 18:54

Depends on what’s in it.

Is it just a pencil case with a few bits in?

Surely lots of people do that anyway in their bag?

I am ND so may not be helpful but I have a stain one, lip balm, atomiser with my favourite perfume, spare pens, spare lipstick, hair clip.

I do mint call it anything, they are just in my bag.

Hankunamatata · 09/11/2024 18:54

You mean stuff that women usually carry round in their handbag?
Currently I have deodorant, wipes, hairbrush, hair ties, tissues, suncream, sanitary pads, mini first aid kit (accident prone kids)

Min133 · 09/11/2024 18:54

I have one too. I think it's smart to have one. We recently had to evacuate our house with no notice and now I have an essentials bag including spare clothes for us in the car in case it ever happens again

Makelikeatreeandleaf · 09/11/2024 18:53

Not sure what items you have in it that are causing controversy, but surely lots of people carry such things. I have a little pouch that I can move between bags with various things in it - paracetamol, lip balm, nail file, glasses wipes etc. May not be that everyone does that, but don't think it's unusual.

coodawoodashooda · 09/11/2024 18:53

Excellent Idea

GetrudeCoppard · 09/11/2024 18:53

Depends what’s in it before I decide if it’s ‘insane’ 😂

TwattyMcFuckFace · 09/11/2024 18:52

Sounds like a good idea if not having lip balm or other unimportant things stress you out.

I wouldn't give it any more thought really.

HowDoYouSolveAProblemLikeMyRear · 09/11/2024 18:52

Excellent idea!

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