What’s In My Work From Anywhere Bag

For my job, I work from our corporate R&D center, at various locations off-site + I work from home, so I need to have everything I need to work with me at all times. This is a peek into my gear – what I use so I’m always prepared no matter where and when I go.

The Bag

The bag in my last Work Carry post since 2016 and it served me well, but it was time for something else. I just bought this Kate & Alex Cuffaro Bag for $29.99. It’s big enough to hold my work laptop (15.6″ HP) + my personal one if necessary (13″ Dell)  + all my other stuff.

Notice that pocket on the front – I can unclip it and use it as a purse! This is one of the reasons I bought this bag so when I’m flying for work, I can put my phone and drivers license and/or passport in it … misplacing these items in a chaotic airport / security line is the worse kind of feeling – especially when you get to the rental car checkout and can’t find your ID!!!.

Other than my laptop, my work from anywhere bag holds my planner, wallet, a pouch with chargers and cords, a pouch with makeup and toiletries, and a leather case for pens.

Electronic Stuff – I take with me always – my KMashi Portable Phone Charger is still going strong after 3 years (see my 2015 Everyday Bag); a USB cord; a Duracell Universal Laptop Charger (similar to this one @ Amazon). This works with both my personal and work laptops, so I don’t have to take 2 different cords with me when I travel.

The charger and cords go in a My Stuff pouch that I’ve had since 2016 – What’s In Our Everyday Bag {Summer Edition}.

My wallet is a gold studded purse that I’ve had for about a year now. It has all the necessities – driver’s license, bank & credit cards + receipts from travel expenses (I have to submit these along with an expense report after every trip).

My All Put Together pouch for toiletries is a new purchase (January 2018). It has a zippered end on both sides – which is the main reason I bought it (plus it’s cute). On one side is my makeup stuff – powder, lipstick, eyeliner. On the other side is a small deodorant, chapstick, lotion, lady stuff and a nail file.

My planner is also always in my bag. This year … New year, new planner – which is currently the a pink-blush Hustle May Designs Folio Planner for Blue Sky from Target. I also carry a pencil case which was a graduation gift from my aunt in 2001 (see the Clemson Tiger sticker on the front). In it is a black pen, a red pen and a  highlighter.

And finally my Smartphone. Other than just phone calls, calendar and maps – being able to TETHER your phone’s wifi and use it as a hotspot to connect your computer to is so valuable. I have to use this feature multiple times a month.

Other things I carry regularly – Contigo Autoseal Coffee Mug and Stainless Steel Water Bottle.

So that’s a lot – and the bag can be heavy – but it’s actually the minimum stuff I need to work on the go – anytime, anywhere.

What do you have to take with you everyday to work?