My Go Bag

Seeing the myriad of stuff that others carry in their go bags inspired me to take inventory of what I pack around on a daily basis. Here's what my field bag looks like and what it contains for the day-to-day battles of my week.


Top to bottom, left to right:

1. Commuter book - just finished, Possession by AS Byatt.

2. Research articles.

3. Compy with AC adaptor and second skin carrier.

4. Moleskine day timer.

5. Pens and highlighter.

6. Business cards and UPass bus pass.

7. Lunch containers including banana protector.

8. Custard in camo skin with earbuds.

9. 80 GB external hard drive plus USB connector cable.

10. 256 MB USB key.

11. Cell phone.

12. Cash and cards in money clip and personal key ring including gym membership tag.

13. Various building and lab keys and pass cards.

14. Nalgene water canteen.

15. The bag - MEC's messenger bag, replaced once because the metal clasps wore through from excessive weight and use.

The weekend or evening bag looks different and, for the most part, carries different gear, but that's for another post.