The TappWoo blog
One Ordinary Tuesday With One Bag
Note: this is an imagined day written to show how a bag like this can be used. It is not a review.
7:40 a.m. Out the door
Laptop in, charger in, lunch in. The laptop sits against her back in the main compartment. The umbrella goes in the side pocket because it might rain. Phone and wallet go in the small pocket on the back panel.
8:30 a.m. The commute
One bag on both shoulders, hands free for coffee and a train handrail. The bag is about 1.25 lb empty, so most of what she feels is what she chose to pack.
12:15 p.m. Lunch
A quick walk in the rain. The umbrella comes out of the side pocket, dripping, and goes straight back into it. The laptop never meets the wet.
5:45 p.m. Change of plans
A friend texts about a walk in the park. Work shoes come off, comfortable shoes come out of the bottom compartment, and the work shoes go in their place. Clean things stay clean.
7:15 p.m. Home
The bag is lighter now than it was at lunch: the leftover lunch is gone and the umbrella is dry. Nothing needs to be unpacked at the door. The bag goes on the hook.
What the day shows
The point is not any one feature. It is that everything has a place, so you stop thinking about the bag and think about the day. That is what "just what you need, nothing extra" means to us.
Want the packing system behind this day? Read how to pack a backpack for a full day.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a real customer's day?
No. It is an illustrative example written by TappWoo to show how the bag's layout works.
Can one backpack replace a work bag and a gym bag?
For many people, yes, as long as shoes and damp things have their own space.
What if it rains?
The exterior is water-resistant, which helps with light rain and splashes. It is not waterproof, so keep an umbrella handy for heavy rain.
