It strikes me that my little Osprey Bug is like an urban survival kit. For a standard day in London I may at some point require the following:
- Purse (containing mostly receipts)
- Oyster card in nifty tube map wallet
- T-Mobile G1 plus USB cable, for emergency at-work charging
- Keys (complete with Bettina Liano keyring from Star)
- Work ID pass (complete with dodgy photo)
- iPod nano (containing a lot of Muse and Depeche Mode)
- Plain Moleskine cahier notebook and Trutap pen
- Collins London pocket atlas (it pre-dates the smartphone, OK?)
- Tiny umbrella, for rain emergencies
- Mini hairspray and comb, for fringe emergencies
- One recycled John Lewis foldaway bag
- Glass nail file, kirby grips, and Palmers cocoa butter lip balm
- Boots 17 pressed powder compact (including mirror)
- Tissues, Olbas inhaler, Airwaves chewing gum
- Rimmel concealer and Urban Decay Lip Envy for unplanned nights out
- Eyelure body tape, for wardrobe malfunctions
- Pro Plus, for lack-of-caffiene emergencies
- Plasters and tampons for, er, other emergencies
There’s also room for gloves or sunglasses, depending on the season. I suspect most people travel lighter than me. Is there anything you can’t do without?
My handbag is full of all sorts!
I actually have 3 pairs of gloves in mine at the moment for no good reason. How cold can my hands get?