Are you a pack rat and proud?

I used to be a huge bag with everything in it person. Tools, magnets, face wipes, first aid, tweezers, nail clippers, string.. endless stuff all in a backpack style handbag.

I literally just use a bumbag/money belt now with my phone and chapstick. I don't know what happened, perhaps it's another sign of the peri-menopause! (added that to annoy some posters - you know who you are). I just can't be arsed anymore, i suddenly hate being weighed down, and i don't feel the need to be prepared for everything any more. i like to have my hands and shoulders free!

Just came across this thread. This is totally me, people often comment on the amount of stuff I carry around, but then I am always the one that has the plaster, wet wipe etc that someone else needs!

Yes Ive always carried a lot of stuff round with me and have been through a myriad of work bags and work rucksacks

I carry things like laptop, medicines, water, headphones for work, charger for work, torch for walking home, shopping bags, odds and ends, work phone, own phone, purse, keys, badges etc etc

In my handbags, which I dont take to work, I have slightly less but I like to have everything with me that I might need.

Here it is!

https://amzn.eu/d/0dFRbX4k

Do you have kids @packratandproud ?

Never heard the term “pack rat” before. I like to use the term “backpack babe” ha ha!

I got a backpack from Amazon last year, which has been life changing. It has a compartment inside specially for your lunch bag, a side compartment for my brolly and one for my giant water bottle. Also, lots of pockets inside for my travel and work pass, headphones etc.
I carry the kitchen sink around with me (I’m not a minimalist commuter, unfortunately). I have to carry my laptop, make up touch up bag, glasses, keys, headphones, charger, tissues, diary etc etc with me to the office. We hot desk, so I can’t really leave anything at work.

Depends on what I’m doing . Crossbody for day to day and backpack for days out . Larger backpack if I’m days out with the dogs as I have portable bowls , extra water and snacks .

You must have a strong neck & back OP. My upper back & neck are suffering.
I have to lug around a back back - laptop, charger, A5 notebook, small planner, umbrella, shoes ( I walk to tube in my trainers), makeup, perfume, small water bottle. Sometimes lunch .
id like to carry a book for the tube and a gym kit but cant carry anymore.

But it also appears that you can’t imagine why anyone wouldn’t need a hairbrush or wouldn’t need to carry tons of stuff about with him.

Yes I know but I was making that point that IF she had a meeting like many of us do, she would need different things. It’s seems that some can’t imagine different lifestyles and struggle to understand that a lip balm in your pocket won’t cut it.

My hair is never tidy - if I brush it, it turns into an uncontrollable, frizzy mess. If it’s combed, the comb inevitably gets stuck in it. The only method is to tie it up off my face and hope for the best!

I would love to have the sort of hair you can tidy up by running your fingers through. Mine is fine and straight so I definitely need to have access to a hair brush if I don't want to look like a very windswept scarecrow.

@RaininSummer those of us cursed with unruly curly hair don’t really use brushes, the only advantage. For the pub I put a tissue and lip balm in my pocket

I have a bag but usually quite empty however I drive to work and my car has the kitchen sink in it. If I’m on public transport I carry my power pack, headphones, water bottle, umbrella etc

You’ve just reminded me I’ve got a used urine bottle in my rucksack from my last midwife appointment 😳 (they like you to reuse them now). She wrapped it in paper towel, didn’t check if she’d emptied it 🫣

No, I like a light bag. Wallet, keys, phone. Maybe kindle. Perhaps a very light mini umbrella in a wet summer day. In winter I use a hat so need for brolly.

That’s correct 🥰

When the PP said she was a dog-walker, I think she meant that she's a professional dog-walker, not that she walks her dog before an office job.

Not if you’re going out straight from work. I know my DDs sometimes do this and take a little travel toothbrush to freshen up.