Three Brooklyn Magazine Staffers On What They Keep In Their Backpacks
Looking at the contents of a person’s bag is kind of like peeking into a neighbor’s window as you stroll down your block. It feels personal, like you’re getting an inside look into someone’s private life. Since rummaging through your coworkers’ bags uninvited is generally frowned upon, I asked some of my colleagues to walk me through what they carry in their day-to-day. Morgan and Chris were happy to oblige and gave me a look into their Rivendell Mountain Work Packs. Not-so-coincidentally, I have a Rivendell Pack too, and decided to show you all what’s in it for good measure. Even though we all carry the same bags (custom with our company logo!), it turns out they can serve quite a few purposes. Between overnight trips and routine days in the office, this is what Brooklyn Mag staffers use their Rivendell Packs for:
I use my backpack for days spent on site. I’ve gotta have my glasses at all times, ’cause what you can’t see can hurt you. I use my notebook to collect streams of consciousness, keys for storage units and, of course, my trusty Netflix player, commonly known as a MacBook, for entertainment. Not pictured: Topo Chico because I drank it.- Chris Schuett
Matcha gives me energy throughout the day, and I keep Mario Badescu’s rose water facial spray for even more of a pick-me-up. Last but not least, I carry my phone with me everywhere to stay on top of non-stop emails. While my phone’s screen has certainly seen better days, its resilience and perserverance never fails to inspire me – Susanna Friedman, Style Editor
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