Why does every tourist have a backpack

[Anonymous]

You sound precious.

[Anonymous]

Water bottles, sunscreen, hand sanitizer, snacks, hat, battery pack.

It’s not that hard to understand why some people like travelling with backpacks.

[Anonymous]

I think we need a catchall thread for:

Why do others do this (completely reasonable thing if I take a second to think about others needs) thing I have decided is distasteful for no discernable reason?

[Anonymous]

Vision of lumpy OP and husband bulging all over with stuffed pockets, all to avoid looking like mOronS with bAckPacks!



Thanks for the laugh, OP.

[Anonymous]

I would hate to stuff all that crap in my pockets!

Good for you for never needing to leave the house with a water bottle, rain jacket, sunscreen, reusuable bags for shopping. I carry a large sling in my everday life, as well as when traveling.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Vision of lumpy OP and husband bulging all over with stuffed pockets, all to avoid looking like mOronS with bAckPacks!



Thanks for the laugh, OP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Vision of lumpy OP and husband bulging all over with stuffed pockets, all to avoid looking like mOronS with bAckPacks!



Thanks for the laugh, OP.

This. OP is basically arguing for cargo pants over backpacks.

No thank you!

[Anonymous]

Dora the Explorer always had her backpack.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are you joking? I never understand these posts where people have zero imagination that others have different needs/desires. You don't need an umbrella? Maybe a long sleeve shirt for later when it gets cold? A water bottle (or 2 if you have multiple people)? Couple of snacks if you have kids with you?

+1

The internet clearly demonstrates humanity's limitations.

[Anonymous]

You can't imagine that someone doesn't want to stuff their pockets with flash lights, Pepto and tote bags?

In our case, it's for an Epi-pen and Benadryl due to my son's severe allergies. Is that ok with you?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Vision of lumpy OP and husband bulging all over with stuffed pockets, all to avoid looking like mOronS with bAckPacks!



Thanks for the laugh, OP.

This. How big is your husband that his pockets are big enough to fit all this crap. He must look *interesting*.

[Anonymous]

We usually carry a backpack when we're out for the day in DC, where we live. Jackets or umbrellas if we expect to need them, a water bottle, maybe a snack or two, and room for any purchases we might make. We're the same on vacation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are you joking? I never understand these posts where people have zero imagination that others have different needs/desires. You don't need an umbrella? Maybe a long sleeve shirt for later when it gets cold? A water bottle (or 2 if you have multiple people)? Couple of snacks if you have kids with you?

+1

The internet clearly demonstrates humanity's limitations.

Why do people take the train? Why don't they drive their BMWs everywhere like we do?

[Anonymous]

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.

No water?

[Anonymous]

I need sun protection and often dress in layers. I don’t like wasting money or creating trash by buying water. I don’t like to carry things in my hands or have full pockets.