Bags are important, I probably have about seven different bags siting in my closet as we speak. I have a bag for each purpose. While I like to strive for a minimalist way of living, when out on the prowl I carry different things each day and need a bag for each purpose.
Backpack of Choice
I use the Spire backpack from Timbuk2 and I love the bag. It’s the best commuting bag I have ever come across. Travel light and travel in style.
Gym Bag of Choice
As much as I like the Spire backpack, it’s not a very suitable gym bag for my needs. For the gym I’ve taken a liking to this pretty generic duffel bag I found on Amazon. It may not be a “brand name” but for the price it has marvelous quality and all the features I need for the gym AND commuting. I personally love it because of the shoe pocket and the optional backpack straps. I don’t know about you but I can’t stand shoulder bags, especially when they’re filled with a bunch of things.
Ear Protectors
I only have one set of ears (so do you) and make the majority of my income using them professionally as an audio engineer. As such, I ALWAYS have DownBeats on my keychain. DownBeats aren’t earplugs– they’re attenuators; instead of completely blocking the sounds around you they basically turn down the sound from 100% to 80% while maintaining the clarity that earplugs can’t give you. Go to concerts, live in a large city, are you around loud things often? Grab these and make sure your ears last a lifetime. There are fancier options available but I tend to lose things and $15/pair is way easier on my wallet than hundreds of dollars/pair.
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Have any suggestions for a bag or an accessory that you think would benefit me or others? Comment them below and I’ll definitely check them out!
Wishing you all the best,
FCP 🙃