What do you carry on a daily basis?
I backpack it. Mines not exactly huge, but it's enough, and easy to lug around. If you hunt around, you can find some fun ones. I picked up mine from a metaphysical shop.
They can also be a fun way to express yourself a little, hang things from the zippers(I have a Sword-mode Kirby on one of mine), pins.
I wear cargo pants which have lots of space for smaller stuff, since I generally prefer a loose fit. For my weekly groceries I have a big ~40L messenger backpack from Ortlieb, since they only have one big compartment, with a regular cotton bag inside if I need it.
I use a crossbody/fanny pack or whatever they’re called when I’m wearing athletic gear w minimal pockets. Fits my phone, keys, wallet & other small items.
I have different sized backpacks depending on what I need to carry that day.
Every option is a compromise.
If you're slender and wear pants that are fitted (not baggy) it's challenging. Bigger guys with loose fit pants can get a surprising amount in the naturally larger pockets.
A courier bag AKA messenger bag is the man's version of a purse, and is certainly an acceptable option. It is annoying to carry all day and keep up with. But you won't have the weird-looking pocket bulges. They come in myriad sizes and designs.
There's the "utility belt" thing where you clip a phone holster to your belt. They also make pouches for this. I think one or the other is "OK" but definitely wouldn't do both. You'll end up looking like Batman or a police officer. Things clipped to my belt are annoying to me, but some guys do it every day and it works fine for them.
Some guys wear vests with lots of pockets. A select few can actually pull this off, but, it's going to look dorky 95% of the time, IMHO.
Windbreaker or light jacket with pockets is another good option. But in the summer, not always ideal.
You’ll end up looking like Batman or a police officer.
the word you are looking for is clown. you'll end up looking like a clown 😆
I settled into just having a messenger bag, but I experimented with "runner belts," which are basically the offspring of fanny packs and yoga pants. They're inconvenient normally, but AMAZING for amusement parks.
Interesting, never heard of runner belts. Makes sense that they would sell something like that. Runners need to carry stuff, too. Thanks for mentioning it.
I want a bandolier.
If it's good enough for Chewbacca, who am I to argue?
Everything I wear is based around practicality which involves a lot carrying capacity. As someone who's a lot on the move, this is my usual kit:
Jeans, right pocket: Snus
Jeans, left pocket: Bluetooth earbud charging box thingy
Jeans, right back pocket: Boarding pass / ticket
Jeans, left back pocket: reserved for trash
Jacket, left front pocket: card holder, in which I also keep receipts
Jacket, left inner pocket: Phone
Jacket, front right pocket: varies. Usually a pack of chewing gum and a pen
Jacket, right inner pocket: Wallet with passport and misc other important stuff
Backpack: Two laptops, a change of clothing, USB battery bank, a bunch of adapters so I can plug in almost anywhere, phone stand, misc access cards, a plastic fork, and a toothbrush. Plenty of room to spare for things I add last minute or pick up along the way.
When I'm only moving locally, it's the same except I don't bring my backpack. And when I'm not flying, I have a small multitool/knife in my right inner jacket pocket instead of my wallet.
Oh, and up until a few hours ago I used to have my sunglasses hanging from a ring that is hanging Frodo-style around my neck. But I realized while I was boarding my plane on my way home that I'd left them in the airport lounge. No time to fetch them, but they weren't particularly expensive.
Two laptops? Is one for work? I have to carry two phones, unfortunately. Work and personal.
One for work, one for everything else, yes.
I have an OG ThinkGeek Bag of Holding. They Kickstarter'd another production run.
I have the same one. Seems premature to make more, mine still has another decade or two in it
My original strap broke, the magnet clasp on the body-facing side rubbed through the fabric, and there are wear-and-tear holes on the bottom of the outermost pouch. And then there's the beer and coffee stains.
🎵 I don't take 🎶 good care of my things 🎵
I backpack it everywhere. I love boundary supply, but they're expensive and lord almighty are they slow to ship...
That being said, I EDC a Prima system as it also hadles my laptops and camera gear which travels with me frequently. I've just added one of their bottle carriers to the shoulder strap and I've got another one to install...
In addition to the backpack, I've moved to pants with plenty of pockets. I live in 5.11 cargos (pants or shorts) and even wear the 5.11 tactical jeans which have an extra pair of pockets (usually for ammo. I use them for wallet and phone...)
I picked up an Alpaka Hub pouch to carry all my stuff. Absolutely perfect size for me. I’ve got 3 of their products in different sizes and this is my current favourite.
https://alpakagear.com/products/hub-pouch?variant=42192830824610
Most of it in my front left pocket. Other things like phone and earphones in my front right pocket. Everything else (laptop, eReader, cables, power banks, chargers, cameras, batteries and a lot more) in my backpack.
there are various types and sizes of bags. there are small two/one shoulder backpacks. there are messenger bags. there are cargo pants.
I envy woman for being able to walk around with a bag the size of a phone without looking stupid.