Anyone else travel with a backpack nearly everywhere you go? If so, what's in there?
Let's see how much we have in common with our backpack inventories.
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Let's see how much we have in common with our backpack inventories.
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Doesn’t list knife. 🤔
Edit: it’s in one of your pant pockets isn’t it?
It is indeed. Along with my Pixel Buds Pro and chapstick
you are ready for whatever comes your way!
That's my goal! I like to be the guy that when someone needs something, they go "Oh, SaintWacko probably has it." And they're usually right!
Walking around with your passport is a dangerous game.
If I managed to lose my backpack, my passport is one of the things I'd be least upset about losing
Plot twist: I have two of them. Because of fear of losing it.
Tell us about your mini drone!
It's an old DJI Mavic Mini! Great little drone, folds up small enough to fit in a coat pocket, but it's got about half an hour of battery life. It's one of those things I don't use very often, but when I do there's no substitute
Ah the Koss PortaPros! Excellent choice.
What bag you got?
The main bag is older gen SwissGear USB ScanSmart backpack, and then in one of the pockets I have an Everki Venue bag that has the surface and its peripherals, the tools, the flashlight, bag, chopsticks, SSD, and charging stuff. It's nice because if I want something more compact I can pull out the Venue and still have almost all my stuff. What I'd really like to find is some sort of modular system, so instead of having bags inside bags I have multiple bags that hook together and I can combine them in different ways depending on what I need
Yeah if you find something like that I'd also be interested. I have a bag in bag situation too.
I, too, am a real-life D&D character.
I hate having to put the labtop from work in here that bastard is heavy
You carrying my bag around? Hehe. I also keep a tablet, and a leash and collar for my dog.
Oh that was that kind of collar…
Woof ;-)
Wait, is this something characteristic of the spectrum?
I love to take a backpack nearly everywhere with 1st basis supplies
It's a stability thing. The autistic brain tends to want a lot more structure around it. Unfortunately, life can often get in the way of this. A backpack can act as a "safety kit". You know you will always have critical resources to hand, and so are less stressed with unexpected changes.
We think my son might have autism and trying to engage with the school and health services for a bit of support. So far no luck. Anyway, because of this we're learning a lot and I'm now starting to think perhaps I have a touch of it.
I didn't know a backpack was a thing. I take mine everywhere. Last year I met a group of friends I haven't seen in years in a pub and I took my bag. They asked why do I have a bag. "It's got my stuff in it". They did enjoy trying my flash lights (I sometimes take two in case one runs out. It never has because they're regularly charged)
I had no idea that was a thing. I used to take my backback everywhere to the point people asked me if I sold drugs. Apparently dealers often taken their backpacks everywhere cause of that. Eventually I forced myself to stop doing that, guess I was masking that too without knowing
One of the dudes on Love on the Spectrum went on a first date with his backpack. But, he was a gentleman and carried it by hand on his side.
I think it's more common among us than NTs. Military veterans would probably be another group that has a high prevalence of backpack use.
These are stuff then generally stay in the bag between trips. Stuff like a water bottle I add before almost any long trip out.
An emergency Linux install USB drive?? In what scenario would you imagine you would need that?
Probably one that can live boot and run right off of USB. There's a computer, you might be able to use it without knowing how to log on by booting from that stick. Now you might send/receive messages in a dire circumstance.
Genius. I'm going to make one tomorrow.
Also, having a live USB is really handy for doing PC maintenance when the installed OS gets borked somehow.
Check out Ventoy, it's a utility that lets you boot up any disk image from usb storage. For me, it condensed a keyring full of single-purpose flash drives down to just one.
A Frend getting tired of Windows /s
Never leave home without one. I’m always amazed others don’t do it as well.
I carry a 5.11 Rush 72. Uually there’s:
And there’s bound to be something like a roll of candy, a snack, a water bottle, etc in it at any given time.
I love those Wayfarers. I have a pair of Foldies (knock off brand that fold into a sort of little cube) in light blue. Polarized sunglasses are the best!
They are excellent; very comfortable and always in fashion for those who care. My particular ones are non-polarized.
The Oakleys I have ARE polarized, and for a lot of situations it’s really handy for sure. Great at cutting annoying reflections on water, allows you to see through glass with reflections, etc.
Lol. Read the title and started giggling. Family asks why I giggle, I tell them and they start laughing.
So yes. After losing everything, including the backpack I always have it with me. It's a hard rule - the moment I'm far from it, I need something from it.
The contents are pretty much everything I might need during an average day. Keys, vallet, medicines, a notebook and a pen, bandages, headphones, deodorant.
oh no!! losing that backpack must've been devastating 😩
i've been using the same backpack since 2001. i can't imagine losing it. it's part of my identity. if i don't have it with me, people ask about it.
The worst was when it was stolen, while I was travelling, 3 hours before it was time to leave for the airport. Obviously my IDs, tickets, money, were all there.
That sounds terrible :(
Bonus: Cannon T7 with 24mm EF-S f/ 2.8 (when I’m feeling artsy)
That’s it i think.
This excludes the content of my wallet.
Why is your piss bottle so small?
I drink most of it immediately, no need for storage
That you specified the partitioning is my favorite part 😆
I could write a similar list about the flash drives I use at work or at home.
32G stick mentioned above
32G "Imaging" USB stick
2G "iHaxit" USB stick with a read-only switch
128G "Rescue"
32G "DO NOT USE" stick that I nuke and reformat for whatever purpose I need (not to be used for storage)
...plus a lot of optical disks with various Windows installers.
Check out Ventoy, it's a utility for booting any disk image fron USB storage and might help reduce the number of drives you need to carry. Also, it supports data persistence if you want a portable live OS. =D
Sunglasses
Phone charger
Chapstick
Deodorant
Perfume
Glasses wipes
Lighter
Kleenexes
Hand sanitizer
Passport
Pens
Scarf
Sweater
Socks
Notebook
Binder
Work apron
Extra water bottle
Sunscreen
A metric fuck ton of receipts
Gum
I feel this in my soul
What's up with the receipts?
Too lazy to clean them out. One goes in every time I buy groceries, and I only get rid of them when I clean the backpack every month or so (or when I lose my name tag).
The MOMENT I get a receipt for groceries and stuff, I crumple it up and toss it on my way out the door. I hate having trash float around like that.
I’m okay with mess, but not dirtiness, so receipts are fine, but I’ll chuck food wrappers asap
In my backpack:
In my various pockets:
Why so many bicycle lights?
Not all the places I go have lighted streets, so I want to be prepared in case one dies or is lost.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_D44PHUbIE
I like this question, yes I travel with a backpack.
I used to carry some general purpose rope but I dont do that now lol
I really should bring bird seed around with me. There are some friendly crows that I'd like to be friendly with.
I always thought I should try this but I have a vague memory of something I read about corvids. If you befriend them they’ll following you home, waiting for more and if you stop providing they might start being aggressive towards you.
Like I said this is just a vague memory and I have nothing to back it up. If someone has information about it being wrong, please share.
They also provide payment with shiny-shiny (CorVid Dollar). I imagine anyone would get pissed if they received no service after payment.
Bird seeds is an excellent idea. Got a thing for pigeons.
Flashlight (off)
Lighter (10/100 Butane)
makeshift hammer
makeshift crowbar
pocket knife
smartphone (UPS) (80/100 Battery)
whistle
needs a screwdriver made from a chunk of steel and some tape and its perfect
I'm sure there's more I've forgotten but there is a cat on me so I am unable to move until he leaves. Sorry, I dont make the rules.
Lets see..
My work bag has:
My personal bag gets repacked regularly depending on the outing, but typically has items from the above list plus:
Are the meds in rx bottles? Don't want the police to think you just have speed on you.
Of course. Work would kick me to the curb if they caught me bringing unlicensed meds into the office. XD
I chose a purse over a backpack.
Basic first aid or MacGyver first aid stuff.. Multi tool... Nail clipper kit.. Few pens... Lockpick set... tablet... And... A spare charger cable... .. Also my work keys and badge..
I think that it...
Do you practice with the lock pick set? Been thinking about getting into it.
Yeah I just have a couple locks in my backpack that I practice and okay with when I'm waiting for stuff.
How often do you end up using the lock pick set?
Not often. Honestly I just carry a couple locks to practice with when I'm bored and waiting for something.
I got panniers for my bike and ever since I have gone off wearing a backpack. I use a tote bag now if im not cycling. Backpacks make my back sweaty.
Yeah, I get that. But...they also squeeze you 😀
What's in the bag? 😟 What was in the baaag??? 🥺 What's in the bag? 😭 WHAT'S IN THE FUCKING BAG?! 😡🔫
I use a Maxpedition Prepared Citizen Deluxe backpack. It looks like a JanSport, but it has a bunch of internal pockets. I added extra pouches and velcro pockets, made my own zipper pulls, and modified the straps.
I've gone a little overboard with the contents. Really need to reduce the weight. I've got a couple multitools in there, first aid kit, tourniquet, class III backpack armor, meds and snacks, Flipper Zero, earbuds, magnifying glass, charger cables, batteries, hygiene kit, pens and journal, a couple flashlights, water bottle with a filter, beard brush, and hidden cash.
Not on a spectrum I believe, but I can't leave my house without a backpack holding:
Surprisingly, all of them came up handy in different contexts. Guess, just walking with all these things is a little training.
Caffeine, melatonin and different painkillers. A book, my ID and priority card, a water bottle. And if I'm traveling I add an external battery and cables, a console. I also tried to put in my comfort food but it's chocolate and it melt.
Related question: what size backpack do y'all use? Every time I find a good one I start adding more stuff and then I want a bigger one to fit more 😭
mine is around this size with 3 compartments: large/main, medium/middle, & small front pocket.
I can't remember if mine is 32 or 35 litres. It's a good size. Not too small and not too big, but big enough to shove a bit of shopping in. There have been a few times I needed a bigger one but it's a decent trade off for practically.
I stick with ~30 liters. I can put my usual stuff and have place for some groceries.
I like backpacks as they are convenient to carry my stuffs.
Haha, aaaabsolutely. I have:
Headphones, phone and wallet stay in my pocket.
Ooh, deodorant is a good idea!
Yes, and I'll include other items I carry on my walker as well: Steam Deck Battery Packs for phones/devices no less then 4 two way radios Ham radio gear Charger cables for everything I own. A change of clothes baby wipes Medication My other wallet. note takeing stuff a laptop? (Sometimes) TI-83+ Graphing Calculator (Gotta have my trusty old guy) Kindle EPI Pens Water Bottle Snacks Other stuff I probably forgot.
Yup.
Usually have a bottle of water, sun glasses, umbrella (yeah both, the Uk is wild), tablets, weed, cigs, grinder, keys, pen, and headphones.
All of that fits in a 9 liter Poler Hip N Bindle
Now this is how it should be !
I love the combination of preparation for both your own needs and that of others :3
Omg you guys are my people! I had no idea this was an autism thing.
I go everywhere with a backpack containing:
I also wear a fanny pack containing:
Given that I have scoliosis, I do occasionally leave the house without the backpack because I guess not being in pain matters a little....
I only travel with a backpack when taking my bike (which is most of the time I'm going anywhere other than across the street) and I just have my bike lock in it (it's more for bringing stuff from the store home). But seeing some of these other responses, that's likely to change.