STILL TRYING TO DOWNSIZE HUGE BAGS. HELP! - Page 2

PamfromCT · ‎05-22-2014

@Shanus, Oh, I can relate to this. I keep a large bag, fully packed, in my kitchen closet. Once in a while I will carry it, when I only going to one local place and doing little walking. I change it for the season. Most of the time I use a crossbody or a small light shoulder bag or tiny satchel. I will put a few essentials in that, including driver’s license, etc. in a tiny wallet. Then I put my big packed bag in the car.

There are so many cute little bags out there. I have quite a few now, and they have helped me save my back. I have bought many on the ILoveDooney site and gotten many bargains.

Hope this helps.

fthunt · ‎12-24-2010

We get a little shorter as we get older - between gravity pushing us down - we carry unnecessary loads adding to the downward pull.

songbird · ‎03-21-2010

I carry a backpack. Don't have much in it. My lunch, bottle of water.. To work. That's about it. I also carry a small crossbody (Lug) That has my phone, wallet and sunglasses. Sometimes I combine the two, but I like to have access to my wallet & phone no matter where I am. I don't need to carry anything else. No makeup bag, bush, etc.

Meowingkitty · ‎06-19-2010

I’ve been in the process of selling my bags on eBay because I am sick of digging into a bottomless pit. I was never one to carry a big bag anyways but still they were getting very annoying, so I’ve recently decided to downsize to a Brighton Barbados organizer bag. It has credit card slots so no wallet needed, a place for cash. I only carry some aspirin, keys, sunglasses, chapstick, Kleenex and small tweezers. Everything fits fine and no more digging for stuff. Plus it’s lightweight.

When i I was younger (way younger) I used to carry a pocket knife, makeup, comb, brush, aspirin, bandages, etc and over time realized I never needed any of that stuff. So my bags just became smaller and smaller.

kaydee50 · ‎02-07-2011

A Swiss army knife?? What are you expecting to happen that you would need that on a daily basis--LOL!! I agree with a previous poster about the weight of the bag. Some of the leather bags that seem to be so popular with posters weigh a ton before anything is put in them. I prefer Baggallini. There are many sizes to choose from but I Iike the cross body bags. Big enough to hold my "essentials."

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

I’ve started wearing my prescription graduated bifocal glasses all the time even though really only need them for reading...the upper portion is almost clear, but it elimates a bulky case in my bag. That’s really annoying, but does help. I also change bags frequently, another reason to pare down the contents.

I’m no longer purchasing D&B leather bags...too heavy and my LV bags are in dust covers retired to a top shelf. I’m thinking of purchasing lightweight nylon pouches...that may help some with the weight issue. They do help w/ organization and make changing bags easier.

roeroe1005 · ‎03-13-2010

I love large leather tote or hobo style bags! Always have. But I no longer carry them. That shot in my shoulder a few months ago set me straight! I now carry nylon or Vera Bradley lightweight bags for everyday, but still bring more than I need.

I do carry a large wallet; I can't break that habit. My makeup case has been significantly reduced, reading glasses, phone, small handcream, small VB pouch w/nail file, phone charger, and a few smaller things I really don't need. Instead of hand sanitizer, I carry wipes - they can be shoved anywhere in the bag. Still a bit heavier than needed, but I no longer carry shoulder bag, it has to be a cross body.

Yet, when I go out in the evening, I somehow manage to carry one of the smaller Lug bags and am quite satisfied. Don't get it.

Now let's talk about my work bag! (NOT!)

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

@kaydee50 wrote:
A Swiss army knife?? What are you expecting to happen that you would need that on a daily basis--LOL!! I agree with a previous poster about the weight of the bag. Some of the leather bags that seem to be so popular with posters weigh a ton before anything is put in them. I prefer Baggallini. There are many sizes to choose from but I Iike the cross body bags. Big enough to hold my "essentials."

@kaydee50 I know the Swiss Army knife sounds weird. I have used the scissors often, as well as, the nail file and oh God, the tweezers in a dressing room too well-lit mirror! 😁

proudlyfromNJ · ‎05-01-2010

@kaydee50 wrote:
A Swiss army knife?? What are you expecting to happen that you would need that on a daily basis--LOL!! I agree with a previous poster about the weight of the bag. Some of the leather bags that seem to be so popular with posters weigh a ton before anything is put in them. I prefer Baggallini. There are many sizes to choose from but I Iike the cross body bags. Big enough to hold my "essentials."

@kaydee50. I used to always carry a Swiss Army knife. Mine had just about everything on it from,scissors, toothpick,file, corkscrew, very small blades to a larger one and much more. Don’t carry it anymore because I don’t go much farther than the grocery store, Dr. or dentist.