This is my current setup, all contained within the crossbody bag on the left. I've had more or less the same stuff, in the same bag, for about three years before, but the zipper on the bag was breaking, so I replaced it. I decided that would be a good time to rethink what I'm carrying.
Currently, that is (clockwise from top left):
- wallet
- some spare cash, just in case
- a microfiber cloth
- lockpicks and a small box of lock pins (I have a practice lock that I often carry around in case I get bored)
- bandaids
- the bag is a Pacsafe GO Crossbody
- glasses cleaning swabs
- USB sticks (two with data, one with Ventoy and Linux ISOs)
- USB C-to-C cable to charge my phone
- a mechanical pencil
- keys, on a chain
Now, I'm looking for suggestions as to what else to put in the bag. Its gotta be thin and flat if possible.
My ideas so far are an appropriately sized notebook and a thin pocketknife.
What do you think? Have you got any ideas/suggestions?
A reusable face mask with a filter perhaps? If the air quality is unexpectedly poor you’d have a little protection.
A needle preloaded with some thread stuffed into a pencil lead case. Could throw in some small safety pins. I’m thinking in prep for a wardrobe malfunction of sorts.
A lighter.
Sharp pokey thing and writing surface are always solid choices however.
Face mask is a good idea. I don't have any reusable ones, but I do have some single-use masks left over from COVID-times.
I honestly have no knowledge of sewing, so I think I'd have to learn that before a needle is useful, but I might see if I can find some safety pins.
I'm not sure about a lighter... I don't smoke, so it would only end up being used in the very rare case of having to light a fire, I think it might be too thick to fit properly, and I'm a bit uncertain about carrying something full of flammable fluid with me all the time.