My Bag Graveyard🪦🕯️💐
🪦 2005–2008
🪦 2008–2009
The most surreal thing: I remembered having this bag but couldn’t find any photos or recall the exact brand name. I also asked mom, but she didn’t even remember that I had it. I described it to ChatGPT, hoping for a hint, and I guessed it might be American Girl. When I finally found a photo and searched on Google, it turned out to be correct! So you know how much I once loved this bag!🪦 2009–2012
Middle School Backpack
Middle School Backpack
🪦 2012–2014
High School Backpack
High School Backpack
🪦 2014–2015
Another High School Bag
Another High School Bag
🪦 2015–2018
Undergraduate Backpack
Undergraduate Backpack
Wow I did have a lot of JanSport bags.
🪦 2012–2015
Camera bag from high school. Also my first and only bag successfully sold after switching to the next one.
National Geographic Mediterranean camera backpack. I used it throughout almost all my “serious” undergraduate outdoor photography years. It’s compact while also spacious. Once on a bus to the suburbs for a shoot, I realized I had two cameras, several lenses, and a laptop in my bag, probably worth around $10K.
🪦 2013–2016
A Canon EOS 1D X tote, though I never actually owned this camera. I used a 60D (sold) and 5D Mark II (frequently errors) before defecting to Sony.
🪦 2016
A relatively small tote from New Zealand🐑 for non-camera use =)
🪦 2016–2018
It has a witty design with a Chinese phrase meaning ‘ideological burden’ or ‘mental baggage,’ widely used in mid-20th century modern Chinese political discourse. It was frequently used in self-criticism movements, where individuals were encouraged to put down ideological burdens and embrace new revolutionary ideals. Over time, this term became a common phrase in daily life, referring to anxieties, fears, or outdated thinking that hinder progress—whether in work, personal growth, or creativity.🪦 2018–2021
A huge bag, 14 x 19.4 x 5.5 inch dimensions. It got bleached when a bottle of bleach I bought for brushing the back of Polaroid film negatives leaked in my bag. I wish I could get a new one, but it’s out of stock and no longer in production.🪦 2018–2021
Another Undergraduate Bag from ITO. Designed for a 14-inch laptop, but I always overpacked it. The zipper broke on the day I arrived in Shanghai for a 3-day trip, in the metro. I had to carry it unzipped for the rest of the trip.2021–
So I then got a 16-inch backpack to replace the old one. It’s the perfect bag for me, though I also tend to overuse it. Since it’s also no longer in production, I just hope it lasts until I find an ideal new bag.🪦 2017–2021
🪦 2018–2023
Bought it for my mom in 2018 for groceries, but I stole it back and took it to the U.S. in 2021.🪦2023–2024
Got the Elmo replacement when I went back home in summer 2023. But I haven’t actually used it much since then.🪦 2021–2022
A free tote from Sézane with an order. I received 3 times. I used this first one the most, while the second lost its stitching not long after I started using it.🪦2023
The third one. Now in the storage, with other never-used but never-thrown-away stuff.
🪦 2019–2023
Muji Nylon Makeup Box 7L.
Muji Nylon Makeup Box 7L.
2023–
Lululemon Fleece Pouch 3L. A bit cramped for all my cosmetics when traveling.2024–
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Mexican Sampler Zip Pouch. I used to carry all my chargers in Ziplocs, but then I switched to this adorable reusable bag. It’s so beautiful!2021–
Muji Paraglider Cloth Collapsible Bag, smaller than my fist. Bought from Muji Chengdu. Good for travel when I prefer not to ask the Uber driver to open the back.2024–
Aritzia Exposure Backpack. For hiking/walking.
2024–
Aritzia Phoebe Bag 11L. More spacious than I thought, fits my camera, a water bottle, and other essentials.2024–
I didn’t jump on the bandwagon, so I didn’t get the must-have $3.99 Trader Joe’s tote until 2024 with my partner’s suggestion. Turns out it’s really good.2024–
Buc-ee’s cooler bag.