Jul 24 2008
Mobile Gadgets - Safe in Re-Purposed Bag
2008-07-24 19:38:18
Electronic gadgets have to be handy and convenient or we will not use them to their greatest advantage. Easy access is difficult if safety is a concern. Carrying a computer bag is out of the question and a messenger bag is just about as bad in my opinion. A soft side bag is great but will not have divided pockets strong enough to protect fragile monitors like those on digital cameras.
I have a solution that works for me. I’ve said before that I carry a leather (bucket style) purse. To solve the soft sided and no strong pocket issue I purchased a “Case Logic Design Works Door Wedge Organizer” from Office Depot. There are 3 open (accordion type) pockets along the top and a flat pocket on the front side. Both front and back is very strong and will not crush under daily pressure.
For now this works well for me. It adds a bit of weight but not too much. My digital camera fits in one pocket, my portable external hard drive and flash drives fit into the middle pocket and my AT&T broadband card and a few incidentals fit into the end pocket. The front flat pocket is very handy for stamps and receipts.
I am always on the lookout for items that are meant for one purpose that I can use for my purpose. In fact, I use a roll around suitcase travel bag for my daily travel to and from work. It has three zippered pockets and one large open area. I separate my paperwork and items that I have to carry everyday in this bag. It is also handy for carrying electronic gadget chargers and cords.
If I did not already have the bag I just mentioned I would buy the one I saw a bag at Wal-Mart the other day that is meant for carrying a portable sewing machine. I has wheels, a pull up handle and see through plastic zippered pockets on the front. The main open area is quite large and would work great for notebooks for example.
I’d love to hear what you have re-purposed for your electronic gadgets or for your daily commute.
