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How Many Bags Do You Carry to Work?

January 28, 2008

This morning on the bus I realized I was the most loaded person, bag wise. From my purse to my computer bag to my gym and lunch bags, I was a sight to be seen. Carrying one big bag isn't really the answer either. Feeling so over burdened, I thought I would see if there are other fit souls still lugging their gym bags around along with all those other necessities. So what about you guys . . .

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3 years 12 weeks

Oh, i am a student and have onlyy my backpack to carry which has all my papers + everything else i carry in my purse. i carry all that besides my laptop and other electronics such as my ipod, phone and a digital book reader for my textbooks. I'm visually impaired so i need all those things. oh, and a little notebook with a slate and stylus for phone numbers, digital camera, cd's containing some textbooks, flashdrive, chargers for my mp3 player digital book reader, and laptop, candy and all else. it weighs in total like 13 pounds worth of stuff. i weighed it at home last time sometimes it can go up to 16 pounds. damn.

Spectra 5 years 16 weeks

Just my purse and my lunch bag :)

Kelly O 5 years 16 weeks

I have two - my medium sized purse and a tote. Right now I'm just using a canvas bag for the tote, but I would like to get something that looks a little nicer. I toss my sneakers and lunch in the tote too, so if I walk at lunch I have comfy shoes.

ER1008 5 years 16 weeks

I downsized from 3 to 2 bags. My gym bag and lunch bag. I used to carry a purse on top of that but now throw my wallet and a few other things into my gym bag...but man is it heavy! Especially on the mornings I go to the gym before work and have makeup, hair stuff, etc.

ElissaM 5 years 16 weeks

I carry my laptop and files in one bag, my large pocket book and a tote bag with gym shoes, lunch, socks, etc. I walk 5+ blocks to work so it's always fun to steady all those bags while carrying an umbrella :)

kimmbot 5 years 16 weeks

Two - my purse, and a tote bag with my indoor shoes, lunch, book, water bottle, etc. in it. My gym bag lives in my car, being brought in to swap out clothes. I tend to keep a stocked gym bag in my car for spontaneous gym urges.

emalove 5 years 16 weeks

My purse, my lunch bag, and my tote bag (filled with my grade books, student papers, IEPs...lots and lots of paperwork!).

lizrocks 5 years 16 weeks

No bags for me. I carry 4 things:phonekeyssunglassessmall wallet

lizrocks 5 years 16 weeks

No bags for me. I carry 4 things: phone keys sunglasses small wallet

julieulie 5 years 16 weeks

Just my laptop bag. I toss my wallet and cell phone in the laptop bag, and a yogurt and an apple for lunch. I have a 20-25 minute walk each way to work, so I can't really be too loaded down, or my shoulders start to ache and I already have enough shoulder problems from all the years of competitive fencing.

alillee 5 years 16 weeks

I bring my purse and my backpack so I can do homework during downtime!

ElectroPopTart 5 years 16 weeks

How ANNOYING is it to carry three bags to work! I have my everyday man-bag, my gym bag, my lunch/snack bag, AND my gym shoes!!! It's so funny leaving in the morning because my sister and I work at the same place so we both have all these things, plus her purse. OH DEAR! It's like we're leaving town or something.

dd sugar 5 years 16 weeks

I've had the bag lady comments as well but feel I am making some progress lately. I downsized my gym bag because frankly I was tired of shoving it in the little lockers at the gym. I'm also patiently waiting on a new purse that has a compartment for lunch. Can't tell you how many times my lunch has gone bad when trying to save space, I tucked it away somewhere. Finally I'm thinking of the one big bag solution but don't want to invest a lot if it doesn't go well. I may try a big, inexpensive Target work bag which looks nice enough for work, has padding for a notebook, and is very lightweight. I priced them yesterday around $25. I have so much tension in my shoulders it may not work for me though.

dd sugar 5 years 16 weeks

Kristinh1012 5 years 16 weeks

I feel bad for everyone. I only carry my purse, which is usually big enough for me to fit anything extra that I want to carry. And I work out at home so no need to lug anything else anywhere.

SummerBaby 5 years 16 weeks

just my purse :)

SummerBaby 5 years 16 weeks

just my purse :)

smarler 5 years 16 weeks

I carry just two - my work bag and my lunch bag. I've stopped carrying a purse altogether at work, and just slip my wallet and phone into my work bag. No reason to add another one to the mix.

millarci 5 years 16 weeks

OMG! I thought I was alone on this! lol! I look like the bag lady going to work. I have my gym bag, purse, and lunch bag. Every once in awhile I have my computer bag and camera bag. It's awful!

Katikins 5 years 16 weeks

PurseLunch BagGym BagSometimes I have my Sigg bottle or a file folder for work too! My husband calls me the bag lady. I'm sure he means that in a good way...right? ;)

Katikins 5 years 16 weeks

Purse Lunch Bag Gym Bag Sometimes I have my Sigg bottle or a file folder for work too! My husband calls me the bag lady. I'm sure he means that in a good way...right? ;)

AMP 5 years 17 weeks

i only need my purse. i dont lug a computer around and i stop home before hitting the gym. i used to work with a girl who had 3-4 bags with her at all times though. it was insane watching her lug them around.

SmallTownFab 5 years 17 weeks

I'm lucky in a way because we live in the middle of no where and the gym near us sucks...so my hubby went and bought me work out equiptment for home. But i still have my purse, lunch bag and messenger bag for my laptop....and my laptop is huge and ancient and weighs a ton! my boss has told me that he is getting me a new one and i have asked for a little 13". that way i can fit it inside most of my larger purses.

gigill 5 years 17 weeks

I carry two - a lunchbag and my purse.Does it count as 3/4 if I carry some squished up plastic/tote bags for grocery shopping in my purse as well? :)

gigill 5 years 17 weeks

I carry two - a lunchbag and my purse. Does it count as 3/4 if I carry some squished up plastic/tote bags for grocery shopping in my purse as well? :)

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