Bigger bags are better

Bigger bags are better

The lighter and bigger a bag is, the better.

Because you can pack a lot of stuff in it.

Easy on/off for outerwear! Big bags

Especially in the cold season ahead.

Indoors, the heating is blasting like a tropical summer. Outdoors, it's freezing with harsh north winds.

When you're on the move, you have to go back and forth between tropical spaces and freezing zones.

So, choose thin, quick-drying materials for your inner layers.

Use materials perfect for heated spaces for your middle layers.

And for your outerwear, choose something with high insulation, like down or fleece, that is also lightweight and compact.

If you choose your clothing this way, you can control your comfort by taking your outerwear on and off when moving between indoors and outdoors.

But outerwear is bulky, right?
It's a nuisance to carry by hand, right?

That's when a big bag comes in handy.

The freedom of having both hands free that a big bag provides

I went to the Japan Mobility Show 2025 the other day.

A big bag was a huge help there, too.

The venue, Tokyo Big Sight, is in the waterfront area. In other words, it's cold.

Even though it's November, the temperature difference between inside the venue and the outdoors while traveling is extreme.

I wore a light down jacket this time, but I stuff the jacket into my big bag once I'm inside the venue.

And my family member's outerwear too.

And the freebies I got at the exhibition booths.

And the plastic bottles I bought along the way.

I can just open the zipper at the top of the big bag and toss everything in.

Once it's packed, both my hands are free, making it easy to take photos with my smartphone.

The roots of the big bag are the 'bamboo basket'.

The image of a big bag's usability is the bamboo basket that the old man carries on his back in old folk tales. You can just toss your belongings in.

Big bags are convenient because you can close the opening with a zipper, so there's no fear of losing your belongings.

From overseas travel to daily storage.

From when you're going on a short trip to traveling abroad.

The bigger the bag, the better.

Furthermore, it's even better if there aren't many dividers inside, so you can just stuff things in haphazardly.

While checking reviews for durability, having one lightweight and large bag will come in handy in many situations.

A quick note of caution

By the way, the Champion oversized bag mentioned at the beginning is quite large.
I am over 180cm tall, and that is how it looks in the photo above.
When choosing an oversized bag, be sure to see the actual item or check the dimensions beforehand.

Related items

1.
The 36L version I have is currently out of stock.
A slightly smaller 30L version is available.

This is a so-called club activity bag.
It is intended for use during away games and such.
It is so convenient that it would be a waste to use it only for club activities.

2.
For overseas travel, I use the Cabin Zero 44L.
It is the largest size you can barely carry onto a plane.
The freedom of being able to move immediately without checking luggage is amazing.
Of course, there is no need to worry about lost luggage either.

In terms of usability, the club activity bag that allows you to toss things in from the top is better.

3.
From moving small daily necessities to storage.
I think the IKEA 76L trolley bag is the best.
Surprisingly, you can even wear this as a backpack.

From out-of-season clothing to fabrics, bedding, and more.
I use this bag to centralize my storage.

It is ¥399 at IKEA stores.

It is also sold on Amazon.

4.
Oversized bags and club activity bags have few pockets.
The side zippers are convenient, but I am a bit worried about putting valuables in them.

So, keeping a transparent pouch with a strap like this inside is convenient for storing small items like valuables. You can hook the strap onto a zipper or similar to prevent loss.

5.
The aforementioned Japan Mobility Show 2025.
When I got hungry after walking around for half a day, dried fruit saved me.
It tasted so good to my tired body.
Dried fruit is high in calories, easy to carry, and has a long shelf life.
If you have it with you when you go out, you can restore your life on the spot.

Black Friday Sale Breaking News

The Black Friday sale has started on Amazon!

Until 11:59 PM on Monday, December 1, 2025.

Introducing recommended items I purchased.

1. Extra virgin olive oil 1L is ¥1,248 with Subscribe & Save.
This is the lowest price in the last year.
The shelf life of unopened olive oil is generally about a year and a half to two years.

I bought two bottles.

2. Lotte Almond Chocolate. A 10-pack set is ¥1,796 with Subscribe & Save.
Great value for money while chocolate prices are soaring.
The lowest price for this in the last year was ¥1,793 (regular price).
I got two sets.

3. I have been using a high-grade Cleansui model for over 10 years.
Cartridges are in the low-price range when they are under ¥2,000 each, so I stock up on them little by little.
By the way, the lowest price in the last year was ¥5,268.

NEW!!
4. I have also been using a Makita cordless vacuum cleaner for over 10 years.

The cyclone attachment broke the other day. I found the short version of it, and after much hesitation, I clicked buy. I also purchased an additional filter while I was at it.

The short cyclone is at its lowest price in the last year.

NEW!!
5. You can get up to 700 points when you buy an Amazon Gift Card.
For family and friends. And of course, as a treat for yourself.
I chose to buy ¥10,000 and get 500 points.
This is a campaign that those who shop on Amazon regularly shouldn't miss out on.
It is limited to eligible users.

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If a big bag is your main one, let's distribute your wallet and smartphone into a sacoche.
It's an excellent item that combines the freedom of stuffing things in casually with the convenience of being able to take them out immediately.

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Be careful, as cheaper entry-grade ones are often "stainless-clad," which is an iron pipe wrapped in stainless steel.

As you use them, they rust from the inside, then rust falls from the joints, and it ends up on your freshly washed clothes, which is a disaster.

If you buy an all-stainless steel one once, you can use it comfortably for a long time.

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