Long kitchen shifts + city commute means this bag has to deal with heat, spills, constant access, and still work after hours. Knives stay at work — this is everything else I carry day to day.
The bag
• Bellroy Tokyo Tote (2nd Gen, 15L)
Structured enough to stay organised, soft enough to live on the floor. Tote works better than a backpack when you’re opening it constantly.
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Main compartment
• Toiletries pouch (deodorant, cologne decant, moisturiser, lip balm, sanitiser, tissues, painkillers, nail tool)
• A6 notebook (service notes)
• A5 diary
• Multiple pens
Laptop sleeve
• iPad 15
• Sunglasses case
• Spare cap
Tech pouch
• 20,000 mAh power bank
• Short USB-C / Lightning cables
• USB stick
• Victorinox Spartan SAK
• Opinel No.10 folding knife
• Raymay Fujii titanium pen scissors
• Sofirn SR12 torch
• Titanium folding spork (staff meals / takeaway)
Side pocket
• Orbitkey foldable tote (overflow, groceries, extras)
Hydration
• Stanley IceFlow bottle
• OYOY electrolyte bottle + sachets
Small stuff
• Daily meds
• AirTag
• Gum / mints
• Spare keys
• Work badge
• Snacks
Waist pack (quick access kept inside tote)
• Wallet + keys
• Cigarettes + lighter
• Lip balm + gum
• Lightweight power bank
• Earbuds
• Hidden zip: smell-proof pouch with prescription meds + accessories
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This setup’s been refined over time — nothing “just in case,” everything used.
Always curious what other people would add or remove.
by thelatchman
