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AIBU to keep using a bag with a broken unused pocket zip?

53 replies

brokenbag · 21/09/2026 12:50

I have a rucksack with a small front pocket. I don’t use this pocket at all, but the zip has broken on it (old bag) however because I’ve never used it anyway the rest of the bag is still fine.

The number of well meaning people who keep taping me on the shoulder to tell me my bag is open is really frustrating and I do recognise this is unfair of me!

Do I need to just get rid of the bag, even though it’s fine? Or put a sign on my back?

OP posts:
GertrudePerkinsPaperyThing · 21/09/2026 12:56

I find it really irritating when people do that! It’s always a pocket that I knowingly haven’t closed because it’s empty. I know they mean well but it jolts me out of whatever I’m listening to/ thinking about - however this might be an ADHD thing so I try to remember it’s well meant!

Maybe pin the pocket shut so that everyone can see it hasn’t just come open? Although I do resent having to make sure I’ve shut all empty pockets to stop the well meaning remarks!

OneOfEachPlease · 21/09/2026 12:54

People are only trying to help. Personally, I would just Safety pin it closed.

MangoBiscuit · 21/09/2026 12:53

If it's gaping open, people will think you might have lost important things, so will be helpful and point it out. I have a bag in the same state!
Sew it closed. Doesn't have to be neat, but it will make it obvious you already know.