What’s in My Everyday Bag: The Expandable Edition

I don’t have a fixed desk. Some days I work from a café, some days a friend’s apartment, and others—like today—from a sunny library corner with decent Wi-Fi, move through a few hours of laptop work, and end with a cycle across the park and then visit to a friend’s flat.
On those ride days, I usually tuck my helmet into the expandable front pocket of my backpack—it fits snugly and stays out of the way until I need it again.
When your office moves with you, so does your routine. But your bag? Ideally, that stays the same.

My kind of everyday: flexible, light, real

Expandable black backpack hanging on a white bicycle against a grey city wall, helmet tucked into the front pocket, ready for everyday urban riding.

This photo pretty much sums it up. Urban errands, café stops, library corners. I don’t have to think twice about what fits. This one just adapts.

What’s inside, usually?

  • 13" MacBook Pro (3 years strong, never failed me)
  • iPhone 14 (used for taking all my photos)
  • iPad Pro (mostly for sketching or reading papers on the go)
  • Kindle Oasis (a daily ritual, especially between work sprints)
  • Beats Fit Pro (lightweight, easy to pair, worn daily)
  • Power bank with wireless + dual-port cable charging
  • A cereal bar or flapjack—just enough fuel between café hopping
Some days I’ll carry a hoodie. Others, I’ll slide a small pouch of pens and cords into a side pocket. But I never feel like I’m cramming.

Why I haven’t changed bags in months

I used to swap bags based on the day’s plans. Now I don’t bother. The expandable design means I don’t need to guess how much space I’ll want. It’s just there when I need it.
I rarely talk about my gear—but this one’s earned its spot. Not because it’s clever. But because it’s quiet, reliable, and doesn’t interrupt my rhythm.
Explore the bag I carry every day: Backpackbeat Expandable Backpack – built for flexibility, not flash.

 

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