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To ask those of you with an analog bag that’s working- what’s in it?

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S3mple · 16/05/2026 17:28

https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/jan/09/rise-of-analogue-bag-fashion-answer-to-doomscrolling

I’ve seen this idea online and think it’s a great idea. Trying to use things I’ve already got but has anybody who is having success with this got anything particularly good in theirs?

The rise of the analogue bag: fashion’s answer to doomscrolling

As screen fatigue grows, a new trend is swapping smartphones for crosswords and sketchbooks – turning the humble bag into a tool for offline living

https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/jan/09/rise-of-analogue-bag-fashion-answer-to-doomscrolling

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InterestingDuck · 16/05/2026 20:03

Newrumpus · 16/05/2026 19:45

There’s no need to be rude @InterestingDuck - this was a harmless and inoffensive thread. It’s not on calling people thick.

Apologies, the comment was aimed at the article, not the OP. Although I apologise for any offence to the OP, I don't apologise for expressing an opinion on the article.

Newrumpus · 16/05/2026 19:45

There’s no need to be rude @InterestingDuck - this was a harmless and inoffensive thread. It’s not on calling people thick.

InterestingDuck · 16/05/2026 19:39

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Giraffeandthedog · 16/05/2026 18:59

NoKnit · 16/05/2026 18:49

Surely it's just a handbag?

I always take my book with me wherever I go unless it's just to the supermarket or a gym class

If it’s handbag then mine would be novel, sudoku, mini sketch book and pocket kite.

Giraffeandthedog · 16/05/2026 18:57

S3mple · 16/05/2026 18:54

You can doom scroll anywhere but you can’t necessarily paint draw and sketch anywhere.

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I can’t think of many places where I couldn’t draw. Maybe a couple where I couldn’t paint?

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S3mple · 16/05/2026 18:54

frozendaisy · 16/05/2026 18:53

Same places you can doomscroll

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You can doom scroll anywhere but you can’t necessarily paint draw and sketch anywhere.

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frozendaisy · 16/05/2026 18:53

S3mple · 16/05/2026 18:14

Where do you do these activities?

Same places you can doomscroll

NoKnit · 16/05/2026 18:49

Surely it's just a handbag?

I always take my book with me wherever I go unless it's just to the supermarket or a gym class

Griselinia · 16/05/2026 18:27

A book. To read while the DC run around the park. One day I'll add a mini sketching kit.

Giraffeandthedog · 16/05/2026 18:17

Well they are not in a bag, but within easy reach and often used I have books, sudoku, playing cards, crochet, fidgets, chess board, sketch book.

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S3mple · 16/05/2026 18:14

Where do you do these activities?

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FunnyOrca · 16/05/2026 18:14

My journal and a novel

frozendaisy · 16/05/2026 18:10

I have books, smaller paperback when out
Will buy an analogue newspaper or newspaper when out, we read it as a family and do the puzzles always have so it’s not like it’s something new

And have a sketchbook and kit

Yes this reduces screen time

Milkmonitoring · 16/05/2026 18:07

I crochet.

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S3mple · 16/05/2026 18:06

Is it helping not to doomscroll?

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FlipthelidSid · 16/05/2026 17:42

I take my knitting with me most places.

D20 · 16/05/2026 17:39

Not a bag but I’ve been doing a cosy colouring book since Christmas.

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