So, yeah, I messed up and broke my collarbone in a dumb accident that was totally on me. Now, I’m stuck with a long road to recovery ahead of me, which means all my cool backpacks are gonna gather dust at home for a while. Since biking and driving are out of the question, I guess it’s gonna be a lot of walking and maybe the occasional bus ride for me in the coming months. I can’t really do any proper workouts either, so I’m gonna need some smart solutions for carrying my stuff around town and for any future travels.
For my everyday carry needs, I picked up this 7L tomtoc laptop sling bag. It’s not bad, but I could definitely use more room for my keyboard, mouse, and other essentials. Plus, a little more sturdiness would be nice to help me handle the weight better. On the bright side, my body’s pretty strong, so I can manage to haul quite a bit with my good shoulder and legs. I just need a bag that’s designed to work with my current physical limitations.
When it comes to traveling, I’ve been rocking the same backpack for ages and steering clear of wheeled luggage. But now, I’m thinking it might be time to switch things up. I could probably handle my Farpoint 40 with its side handle using my uninjured arm, but lugging that thing around the airport might be a real pain, especially when it’s fully loaded and weighs around 20lbs (or 10kg). Plus, I can’t even reach up to stash it in the overhead bin on my own. So, I’m open to suggestions and ideas on what might work best for me in this new situation.
If you’ve got any recommendations or tips on EDC and travel bags that are both safe and easy to carry, I’m all ears. I’m looking for something that can help me stay organized and comfortable while I navigate this unexpected journey of recovery and rediscovery. Let’s make the best out of a not-so-great situation together!