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How much stuff do you carry around daily just to cope with weather, other people, hygiene etc.? (self.asklemmy)

submitted 4 months ago by udon to c/asklemmy

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I got annoyed recently when I wanted to leave the house and noticed my bag was half full just with stuff to deal with weather. In Tokyo, I usually carry an umbrella with me, maybe sunscreen, sunglasses, a mini towel etc. Others have fans, "neck fans" (not sure how they are called). Maybe a water bottle also counts.

All of this is "weather stuff" for me. I asked a friend what she carries around, and we started to think about some other categories as well. So I wondered how much of the stuff we carry around is actually about the thing we want to do wherever we go, and how much is just to cope with the environment? Also, I would be curious how this looks like in other places around the world. Things probably vary by gender, age, season as well.

Some categories are:

weather stuff
personal hygiene stuff
safety stuff
not being annoyed by others stuff
infrastructure fail stuff (e.g., preparing for when trains get delayed)

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

Wallet, keys, phone, cigarettes, lighter.

Though I do have a multi tool in my wallet and another on my key chain.

[–] udon 7 points 4 months ago (2 children)

I always wonder about the multi tool people. That seems super popular, but I never see a need for it. What do you use it for? Multiple things? 🥁

[–] TheEntity 3 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Personal hygiene is one big reason for me, though obviously there are smaller options than a full multitool like a small Swiss army knife. I just need a small pair of scissors on me 24/7, that's not negotiable.

Having a basic screwdriver always with me also helps from time to time. Sometimes as a screwdriver, sometimes as a small crowbar.

Ironically, the first thing I would ditch from my multitools and Swiss army knives would be the blade. Scissors do most things I need just as well or better, and the blade is just a liability in lots of jurisdictions.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

I rarely actually use them, but I was a Boy Scout so I like to be prepared, just in case. The screwdrivers on both and wrenches on the wallet one come in handy more often than anything, but I also have scissors and a knife on the keychain one.