Analog and EDC
I don’t “road warrior” much, not anymore. However, on more frequent occasions, I’ve been called upon to offer a ride to the ER, or doctor’s office, and I see one doc, almost every other week, now.
Means I’ve got a half-hour scheduled, and usually runs on time. More or less. But that scheduled treatment means I’ve got to be prepared for half an hour of sitting in a waiting room, at the very least. Most — observed — most people younger than me look at their phones for the duration. Some of the older patients bring a book to read. I do both, a book and tablet, sometimes a book on the tablet, plus my usual “EDC go-bag.”
I took it upon myself, when I saw the mention of an “Analog Bag,” I figure I’d upend my own, and look. Two zippered pouches, one with nothing but wires and chargers, another with a selected assortment of OTC meds, connectors, adaptors, trinkets, a crucifix blessed by the pope, and a good luck charm. Plus a toothbrush.
Got caught exactly one time with no toothbrush, and therefore? I pack one in everything I own.
Couple of pens, reading glasses, penlight, and most important? A blank notebook. That one is partially filled, spurious notes and reminders I don’t need, but still want. Odd images, sketched out as well.
A more recent addition? It’s a key ring with a clip, and there’s a small medicine tube, a spare lip balm, a tiny flashlight, and small universal key tool, really just used as a bottle opener. All clipped together so it safely rides in the bottom of the bag, easy enough to grab, when necessary.
In the background, there’s an older, portable Bluetooth keyboard. Forgot about that, but it rides around as a handy resource. Also serves to give the back of the bag a little stiffness to help retain its shape. More important, though, that keyboard and its fold-up cover? Useful as portable stand for the tablet.
They call it an analog bag.
