Why does every tourist have a backpack

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When I travel, I typically carry a backpack. I'm usually traveling with my family of four and I have the pack with the travel supplies. It usually has a mini first aid kit, ponchos for rain, a small waterproof container with snacks for my family of four (like granola bars, and such), water bottle, hats for sun, sunscreen, bug spray, a travel towel, backup battery for phones, flashlights. We've used all of those things regularly. So, this is supplies for two adults and two children who don't carry much on them.

What is the travel towel for? I’m assuming you aren’t talking about a beach day?

In case you have to hitchhike the galaxy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP is either a troll or one of those that aspires to look European. Probably dresses her husband in skinny jeans, fancy white shoes, Ray Bans, and a murse in place of a more comfortable and functional backpack.

My European family carry’s a small backpack when traveling. Cargo pants are horrific. I think OP must be from 1995.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Or large sling?

I understand for hiking. But in 2023, in an urban settings what in the world are people carrying around that requires the need for a full backpack.

We travel all of the world and have never had the need for any type of bag to go sightseeing, walking, exploring in a city.

I carry medication in my pocket, my Apple Watch, small wallet and nothing else. DH brings his phone, slim battery back up, small wallet, glasses wipe, tiny flashlight, pepto, small tiny foldable bag which are all in front pants pockets. Slim battery goes in back pocket.

Sounds like your DH could use a backpack to carry everything around for you.

The "Pepto" detail has really made this thread come alive.

OP if you are a troll, bravo!

I am not a troll.

He doesn’t wear, never has worn cargo shorts. The items I listed aren’t big. I don’t know why everyone makes it out to be a pile of stuff. The back up charger is about the size of credit card. The glasses wipes are two little packets equivalent to hand wipes you get at a bbq restaurant. The flashlight is tiny, about the size of my pinky, only a couple of inches long and has come in handy a few times. The wallets holds three cards. The pepto is four chewable tablets. We are both adventurous eaters.
The bag that he brings is a collapsible shopping bag it is about 4”x3” and less than1/2” thick.

If you need pepto with you at all time, you are NOT an adventurous eater.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’ll carry a le pliage sometimes when I need to take things with me (umbrella, sweater, water). I’m not a fan of backpacks.

My big pet peeve is the people wearing running shoes to stroll around town. I assure you that you’re not walking more than I am and I will be doing it in my sandals like I do everyday. You’re not going for a hike.

I assure you I do walk more than you, but sandals are very old lady now. Do they match with your capri pants?

[Anonymous]

Maybe I am wearing the wrong kind of pants but if I load my pockets too full things tend to fall out when I sit or use the bathroom.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Maybe I am wearing the wrong kind of pants but if I load my pockets too full things tend to fall out when I sit or use the bathroom.

And carrying all that pepto, they probably are on the toilet a lot.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP is either a troll or one of those that aspires to look European. Probably dresses her husband in skinny jeans, fancy white shoes, Ray Bans, and a murse in place of a more comfortable and functional backpack.

My European family carry’s a small backpack when traveling. Cargo pants are horrific. I think OP must be from 1995.

+1, my DH is French and carries a backpack. All our kids carry backpacks when we travel in Europe. Half the people on the trains have backpacks. A French professional on their way to work in Paris is probably less likely than a similarly situated American to use a backpack as their work bag (though it wouldn't be unheard of), but the idea that Europeans don't use backpacks when they travel is silly. Scandinavians and Germans, in particular, really backpacks and a lot of the best backpack brands are Scandi.

None of our European family or friends would agree with OP. She sounds nuts!

[Anonymous]

These people are busy enjoying life instead of obsessing over trying to find a way to feel superior over people they will never interact with.

Try it, it's fun!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’ll carry a le pliage sometimes when I need to take things with me (umbrella, sweater, water). I’m not a fan of backpacks.

My big pet peeve is the people wearing running shoes to stroll around town. I assure you that you’re not walking more than I am and I will be doing it in my sandals like I do everyday. You’re not going for a hike.

Hilarious! My pet peeve is having to see your gross feet when I’m just trying to stroll around town in my poseur running shoes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’ll carry a le pliage sometimes when I need to take things with me (umbrella, sweater, water). I’m not a fan of backpacks.

My big pet peeve is the people wearing running shoes to stroll around town. I assure you that you’re not walking more than I am and I will be doing it in my sandals like I do everyday. You’re not going for a hike.

I assure you I do walk more than you, but sandals are very old lady now. Do they match with your capri pants?

You know she's wearing those hideous Keens or some other sensible sandal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Maybe I am wearing the wrong kind of pants but if I load my pockets too full things tend to fall out when I sit or use the bathroom.

And carrying all that pepto, they probably are on the toilet a lot.

I posted above 4 chewable tablets for emergencies, it isn’t a bottle.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When I travel, I typically carry a backpack. I'm usually traveling with my family of four and I have the pack with the travel supplies. It usually has a mini first aid kit, ponchos for rain, a small waterproof container with snacks for my family of four (like granola bars, and such), water bottle, hats for sun, sunscreen, bug spray, a travel towel, backup battery for phones, flashlights. We've used all of those things regularly. So, this is supplies for two adults and two children who don't carry much on them.

What is the travel towel for? I’m assuming you aren’t talking about a beach day?

In case you have to hitchhike the galaxy.

Don't panic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Or large sling?

I understand for hiking. But in 2023, in an urban settings what in the world are people carrying around that requires the need for a full backpack.

We travel all of the world and have never had the need for any type of bag to go sightseeing, walking, exploring in a city.

I carry medication in my pocket, my Apple Watch, small wallet and nothing else. DH brings his phone, slim battery back up, small wallet, glasses wipe, tiny flashlight, pepto, small tiny foldable bag which are all in front pants pockets. Slim battery goes in back pocket.

Sounds like your DH could use a backpack to carry everything around for you.

The "Pepto" detail has really made this thread come alive.

OP if you are a troll, bravo!

I am not a troll.

He doesn’t wear, never has worn cargo shorts. The items I listed aren’t big. I don’t know why everyone makes it out to be a pile of stuff. The back up charger is about the size of credit card. The glasses wipes are two little packets equivalent to hand wipes you get at a bbq restaurant. The flashlight is tiny, about the size of my pinky, only a couple of inches long and has come in handy a few times. The wallets holds three cards. The pepto is four chewable tablets. We are both adventurous eaters.
The bag that he brings is a collapsible shopping bag it is about 4”x3” and less than1/2” thick.

OK, so he has a bag just in case? Other people carry a bag too. A backpack.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You clearly don’t have kids who are unrelentingly hungry and thirsty all day!

There are cvs’s everywhere. Why would I carry things?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Or large sling?

I understand for hiking. But in 2023, in an urban settings what in the world are people carrying around that requires the need for a full backpack.

We travel all of the world and have never had the need for any type of bag to go sightseeing, walking, exploring in a city.

I carry medication in my pocket, my Apple Watch, small wallet and nothing else. DH brings his phone, slim battery back up, small wallet, glasses wipe, tiny flashlight, pepto, small tiny foldable bag which are all in front pants pockets. Slim battery goes in back pocket.

Sounds like your DH could use a backpack to carry everything around for you.

The "Pepto" detail has really made this thread come alive.

OP if you are a troll, bravo!

I am not a troll.

He doesn’t wear, never has worn cargo shorts. The items I listed aren’t big. I don’t know why everyone makes it out to be a pile of stuff. The back up charger is about the size of credit card. The glasses wipes are two little packets equivalent to hand wipes you get at a bbq restaurant. The flashlight is tiny, about the size of my pinky, only a couple of inches long and has come in handy a few times. The wallets holds three cards. The pepto is four chewable tablets. We are both adventurous eaters.
The bag that he brings is a collapsible shopping bag it is about 4”x3” and less than1/2” thick.

You may not be a troll, but you are an overly judgmental person about things that really are not your business. You do what is right for you and you judge those who don't do things your way. Go back to your hole, Gladys.