What's in my Bag? My Everyday Carry

[@HelenUtzinge]

Late to the carry bag discussions which are quite wonderful. After my handbag and school briefcase years, I replaced the briefcase with a general purpose open at the top bag to carry thermos, books, work papers, lunch; the bags usually have been big and ungainly. A friend would sometimes use the word schlep and so, liking the sound of the word, I then came to call my extra bag my schlepper.

[@HannahsBooks]

That sounds lovely! (So sorry for the delayed response.)

[@gatosandwichera]

I (female) have consistently been buying trousers sold primarily to men, just for the pockets😂 your voice is soooo sooting ❤❤ I just discovered your channel and subscribed instantly!!

[@HannahsBooks]

Thank you so much! Thrilled to have you here. Just a warning: I usually just talk about books and reading...

[@battybibliophile-Clare]

I carry a similar bag to yours, I have it in tan leatherfor summer and black for winter. I carry notebook, mechanical pencil, and eraser in a pouch that matches my bag. I also have a large purse, as we call a woman's wallet. A cosmetic bag with a small hairbrush, a coloured lip salve. It will take my Kindle and any books I may buy or get from the library. I have a spectacle box for putting my glasses in when I have to wear a mask. Along the sides there are compartments to stop my etc items, a key chain that snaps on to my keys, and a sleeve that will take a waterborne of small flask of tea or coffee as required. It will take my tablet or laptop too. I really enjoyed seeing the way you organise your bag.

[@HannahsBooks]

So sorry for the delayed response-but I wanted to tell you how perfect your bag sounds. I think you should make a little video tour for us!

[@battybibliophile-Clare]

@@HannahsBooks no problems Hannah. By the way I prefer leather, and often buy second hand. It's amazing in the UK how lots of women buy bags and never use the. My equivalent to Steve's go to Brattle bag is enormous and very thin, but strong leather. It's too big for daily use, but is great for book buying days. I paid about $20 fir it from eBay. It came in a cloth bag from an expensive store via eBay. It even still had the original price tag. I that it with lanolin once a year and it has lasted 15 years, so far. It gers to look better and better. I am glad to see you looking good, keeping busy and still smiling. I have a nurse friend whose watchword is "a smile is better for your health a packet of pills". She also teases that my health is dependent on a book a day, not an apple. She's in no position to criticise as she reads almost as much as me, and uses my books like a lending library, which is a joy, because we get to discuss the book after she has read it.

[@peggyluwhoreads]

Moms and their mad money! I love that they always made sure we had at least a little stashed away on our person, just in case. My grandmother had a superstition about giving a bag as a gift or hand-me-down without some money in it that the receiver would be forever broke if it wasn't included, so the few times that she gave me bags, it was fun to try to find the little bit of change or few dollars she stashed away inside.

[@HannahsBooks]

What a wonderful tradition! I think I may copy your grandmother's idea in the future!

[@peggyluwhoreads]

@@HannahsBooks She would have loved to have heard it.

[@JoshsBookishVoyage]

Omg what ingenious design for holding keys in the bag.

[@JoshsBookishVoyage]

Thanks for sharing.

[@HannahsBooks]

Isn't it? This bag is my favorite non-book purchase of recent years, for sure.

[@RovingReader]

I loved this! It's so important to be prepared, but it breaks my heart about the hospital bit. You are journeying through a tough time. It's nice that you use handkerchiefs instead of tissues. I didn't realize you were from NC. Are there certain types of books you feel drawn to during appointments, etc. or just whatever you have going?

[@EverNish]

Thanks for sharing, your video was so relaxing to watch. 😊

[@HannahsBooks]

Thank you!

[@tumblyhomecarolinep7121]

Great! What a lovely bag. An excellent knitting project that fits in a bag.. is gloves 🧤 my favourite thing to knit. 😀

[@HannahsBooks]

Gloves! Excellent idea. I haven't knitted gloves in a long time, but I could definitely use a new pair of knitted gloves!

[@melissamybubbles6139]

Thank you for sharing your bag. I sewed my own bag. It's a simple bag. I can't wash it even though I used quilting cotton because I made the mistake of using felt for the lining. All well. I drew the outlines of pockets around the objects I wanted to fit inside the bag. That plan at least worked pretty well, although I sometimes wish it were just a smidgen larger.

[@HannahsBooks]

What a wonderful bag to sew a bag with pockets just the right size for your own belongings! I'm not much of a seamstress, but my son is a wonderful craftsmen. I think I'll have to give him a new job....

[@readingbytheriver5752]

Nice bag. I'm on the hunt for the exact bag - but now I've settled for different choices. I've retired my RON (Remain Overnight) bag.Basically a back pack with the base and 4+ inches up the sides covered in an old tire. Perfect for setting down on a wet tarmac while waiting to board. I had a near perfect LL Bean messenger bag - but alas it got old and needs to be replaced - once Bean's offers a similar item. I carry a cross body bag for the basics and a canvas bag kinda like yours for day trips around town.

[@HannahsBooks]

Ooh, I love the sound of a backpack with a strong tire base!

[@juliae.8237]

I love the name of your bag ‘cold brew’. It would be fun having the job of naming things. It’s really lovely too. Thanks for a peek into your everyday carry. And yes, to more videos like this.

[@HannahsBooks]

Thanks, Julia! It would be so much fun to name colors! The company that makes this bag has a lot of interesting names--often food related: avocado, satsuma, nutmeg, honey, etc. Recently someone I follow on social media named her rescue kittens after a bunch of bag color names!

[@foxedfolios]

This was great Hannah! I have been watching BookTube for about eight years, and this is literally the first time I have wished I had a channel - so I could make a Bag Tuesday video! 🤣🤣 (PS Channel thing never going to happen, but it’s hilarious that it’s a bag video that even put the fleeting urge into my mind. 😂)

[@HannahsBooks]

How funny! Well, you totally need a channel of your own--not just for bags but also for your bookish chat! We'll all be waiting for that time when you change your mind!

[@RovingReader]

WE NEED A FOXED FOLIOS CHANNEL IN OUR LIVES!!!

[@HannahsBooks]

@@RovingReader Yes indeed!

[@foxedfolios]

@@RovingReader I'm not sure you all even need a Foxed Folios in your lives, much less an FF channel! Surely your suffering is already enough with me popping up in your comments section?!? 🤣🤣

[@HannahsBooks]

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[@aaronfacer]

This was lovely, Hannah. I think you probably have the classiest bookish bag yet!

[@HannahsBooks]

♥️

[@susanbaird4552]

Thank you for sharing what's in your bag! I have been dancing around the bags at Portland Leather Goods and love seeing them out in the wild.

[@HannahsBooks]

I must say that this bag is one of my favorite purchases in years. It is a combination of beautiful, practical, and special as well as plain and simple, all wrapped up into one. The craftsmanship definitely exceeds what I was expecting. The "AP" section on their website is quite a bit less expensive, and that is what got me to bite the bullet. I'm usually not much of a shopper, except when it comes to books... (There are also a fair number of coupons out there for discounts on PLG's full-quality bags, including a coupon link down in this video's description box, but I don't think these coupons work for the AP qualiity items.)

[@BooksCauseInsomnia]

Thanks for sharing, this was enjoyable to watch.

[@HannahsBooks]

Thank you!

[@krzysamm7095]

Lovely 💼. I am looking forward to seeing your library bag.

[@HannahsBooks]

Thank you, K! Library bag will be on tap for filming possibly in a week or two, I think!

[@BethKnight664]

That’s a beautiful bag. I love What’s in My Bag videos! I can’t wait to see your library bag. I loves book bags!!!!

[@HannahsBooks]

Thanks, Beth. What IS it about What's in My Bag videos that makes them so appealing? I love them too, but can't explain it. Library bag tour up sometime soon, for sure--possibly a week or two.

[@DebMcDonald]

What a gorgeous bag! Can’t wait to see your knitting and library bags.

[@HannahsBooks]

Thanks, Deborah! Knitting and library are definitely coming, but it may be a week or two away.

[@hartereads]

This was a lot fun. Love the bag and accessories!

[@HannahsBooks]

Thanks! It still amazes me that people actually sat through this video!

[@jorgem71962]

This was lovely and fascinating Hannah. Thank you for sharing.

[@HannahsBooks]

I can't believe y'all humored me in this silliness!

[@saintdonoghue]

This was fascinating - and sharply reminded me that I need to update my own epic Bag Saga! Although I'm still thinking none of us has equalled the WTF factor of Aaron carrying around random condiments ...

[@DebMcDonald]

Give Aaron a break, Steve! For years I carried around a mini bottle of Tabasco sauce every time I went out of town.

[@HannahsBooks]

Glad to see your continuing saga--and you certainly make me feel less guilty about my somewhat tedius video!

[@HannahsBooks]

Yay, pocketbook hot sauce! Years ago, my father had the pleasure of eating with Cokie Roberts--who pulled out a full-sized bottle of Tabasco to sprinkle on her restaurant meal. He was so tickled!

[@DebMcDonald]

@@HannahsBooks Cokie was a true New Orleanian! 💜💚💛

[@HannahsBooks]

@@DebMcDonald 🤓

[@bighardbooks770]

Good one, Hannah 🤠📚🤣 "Erin go Braugh!"

[@HannahsBooks]

I loved my time in Ireland, but I'm afraid my heart actually lies in Scotland...

[@heathergregg9975]

This was so interesting and practical! I'm definitely here for seeing your library bag especially if you show the books as well. I love how you and David have such one-of-a-kind special items, not only practical but beautiful. William Morris would approve. I'm intrigued by your mum's phrase "mad money". Did she mean for an emergency when you needed the bus home - or money for mad flights of fantasy purchases on the spur of the moment?

[@HannahsBooks]

I am so pleased you all are humoring me! My mother meant for emergencies--and she frequently mentioned that I should have some money so I could get home if I got mad at a date. But she did tell me that other people often used the phrase for mad flights of fantasy, too!

[@heathergregg9975]

@@HannahsBooks A great mix of very practical and looking for joy, too!

[@mirandaharmata2905]

Mad money to me means money in case your date goes sour or you get “mad” you have the $$ to get yourself home/ out of there 😊