cygnoir
cygnoir

Not much has changed in my planner life since 2020. For 2023, Iā€™m using an A5 Hobonichi Techo Cousin as my work planner and an A6 Hobonichi Techo Planner as my personal diary. The latter fits nicely in my handbag so Iā€™m never without it.

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sproutlight
sproutlight

@cygnoir Sounds like a great balance! I bought a 5-year techo two years ago and have been trying to use it exclusively, but I think there's too much weight on the book lasting that long. I ordered a Day-Free again for 2023, and I think that will be better - it doesn't feel like it needs to be an objet d'art, it can just be useful.

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pratik
pratik

@cygnoir Why do men not carry handbags? They seem so...handy.

I'm trying to use a A5 Cousin as a diary coz the A6 didn't work out last time.

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mmetcalfe
mmetcalfe

@pratik Handbags - in Europe, they often do. Here in East London they are pretty de rigueur. And no self-respecting drug dealer would go out without his small crossbody bag, though probably not containing an A5 planner!

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JohnPhilpin
JohnPhilpin

@pratik I use a ā€˜man bagā€™ from time to time.

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pratik
pratik

@mmetcalfe I know I know. I should not feel bad about carrying one, but I always get reminded about - It's not a man purse, it's called a satchel - when I think about it.

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JohnBrady
JohnBrady

@pratik Man-bags are a thing; you can get a variety of fancy leather ones. If you include backpacks and messenger bags, men's handbags are everywhere.

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mmetcalfe
mmetcalfe

@pratik Lol, yes. There's a pain barrier.

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dwalbert
dwalbert

@pratik I have (how is a long story) a gas mask pack from World War II Sweden that I carryā€¦ canvas with leather trim, smaller front pocket, crossbody strap, very practical. No idea where I would find another one but it does give me a good comeback to ā€œman purse.ā€

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pratik
pratik

@dwalbert Now I wouldnā€™t mind carrying around a gas mask. At least it would make for a good conversation starter

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pratik
pratik

@JMaxB I guess Iā€™ve to look for a one I can carry. But also, remembering to take it along is something I have to. Iā€™ve started using a sling on vacations for my phone, wallet, chargers, etc. so maybe itā€™s just one size up. @JohnPhilpin

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cygnoir
cygnoir

@sproutlight The Day-Free is really good! I'd love to hear how you get on with it.

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cygnoir
cygnoir

@pratik FunkyPlaid carries one. I think it looks good on him. šŸ˜„ Good luck with your A5 Cousin!

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pratik
pratik

@cygnoir itā€™s me. I need to get over it. Iā€™m still getting used to my A5. Itā€™s almost like a BuJo so trying to think how to use it without it becoming a chore.

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jessekelber
jessekelber

@pratik Tom Bihn makes several great options. I carry a Maker Bag pretty much everyday, from Wallet and keys only all the way through a full day load of books, iPad, notebooks, etc.

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jsonbecker
jsonbecker

@pratik Iā€™m a huge fan of Waterfield Designs who have several good options.

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JohnPhilpin
JohnPhilpin

@pratik .. my ā€˜man bagā€™ by Robert Graham

Bag by Robert Graham - 1

Bag by Robert Graham - 2

Itā€™s big enough to ā€˜justā€™ fit the ā€˜normalā€™ iPad ā€¦ my mini easily drops in.

Robert Graham also happens to be the ā€˜nameā€™ behind my duffle bag

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mangochutney
mangochutney

@pratik Iā€˜ve been increasingly enjoying carrying around a fanny pack (also called hip pack). A fancy one but a fanny pack nonetheless. Not super practical when you donā€™t want your clothes creased but any other time I like it.

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pratik
pratik

@jsonbecker Thanks. I quite liked the Sutter. Perfect size and material.

@JohnPhilpin, your bag looks pretty 'manly' too. I couldn't find it on the site, though.

@mangochutney, Unfortunately, a fanny pack isn't my style anymore.

@jessekelber I have looked at Tom Bihn bags before, but they are a bit bigger than I like.

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JohnPhilpin
JohnPhilpin

@pratik yeah he tends to roll through different designs ā€¦ I was surprised to see my duffle was still there.

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JohnPhilpin
JohnPhilpin

@pratik sutter looks nice .. but i know how I use bags ā€¦ I have a Thiele rucksack which is carried like a brief case 90 percent of the time and on one shoulder the other 10%.. never worn it as an actual rucksack.

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pratik
pratik

@JohnPhilpin I'm mostly looking to carry it off one shoulder like a backpack sometimes is or cross-body. Also, something that looks good casual and formal outfits.

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mmetcalfe
mmetcalfe

@pratik I often get my bags from Ally Capellino. My EDC is the Pendle (too small for your requirements I think). I also have a Mini Hoy backpack, which can be carried like a handbag - it's small on the back, though a very handy bag. There are a number of satchel-type bags - I like the "Jeremy" size and shape - I have a smart one for more formal occasions.

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Mtt
Mtt

@pratik I actually carry a North Face Berkeley Field Bag almost every where I go. For me, it straddles the line between backpack and ā€œman purseā€ well enough.

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pratik
pratik

@Mtt That actually looks like a nice bag. Is there any place you don't carry it? Also, affordable enough to give it a shot to see if carrying any bag works for me.

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Mtt
Mtt

@pratik Thereā€™s no place I absolutely avoid carrying it. Sometimes, Iā€™ll take out my wallet/phone/keys if just running into somewhere quickly. Gas station or carry out or something.

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