Comments on: Singletasking Tip: Ditch the Big Bag, Go With the Sleeve

By: Bill Rice

Bill Rice — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:01:19 +0000

I have become a big fan of the single tasking and minimalist approach.

However, I still like descending back into the big-multi-screen command center for heavy duty social networking and catching up on Twitter, Facebook, and research.

I agree with David Giesberg on the use of Space + Expose it has made it a lot easier to be confident in venturing out simply.

By: Bickley

Bickley — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:07:13 +0000

I totally agree…there is a freedom with walking out the door…with the ability to be truly mobile! With our huge bags packed with all of our “just in case” items, it was easy to lose my focus. Even with everything I was carrying, I was still seeming to forget something…how is that??? Now I walk out the door with my little Asus Eee PC in my purse…easy. This is all I need for 90% of my on-the-go needs.

By: David Giesberg

David Giesberg — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:52:47 +0000

That’s been my goal with school and work – my back has issues off and on, so the less I carry, the better. I’ve managed to strip down the stuff I carry with me these days to the point where the biggest things I have with me are my laptop and my lunch (and I don’t carry much more).

I have a dual monitor setup at home, but Spaces + Expose work sufficiently to get me through my onsite work before I can head home.

By: Cath

Cath — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:06:01 +0000

Great post. I’ve always been the person with the biggest bag, and lugged EVERYTHING around with me. These days, as a location independent, I have about 20kg of belongings in total, and my handbag is a small purse. And I feel FREE! (of course I have a little MacBook too.

It’s so great not to have to look after so much stuff anymore. And my back thanks me for it too.

By: ajsandiford

ajsandiford — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:16:43 +0000

I’ve just recently taken quite a lot of the stuff I rarely use out of my multi-pocket bag and it’s already starting to make a noticeable difference in my focus. I’m also pleased at how much lighter it is.

By: Rich Tackett

Rich Tackett — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:54:09 +0000

I have switched over to a netbook for routine portable work and have been looking for something to replace my backpack or briefcase. Today while walking through Target, I found a field pack by SwissGear. Lots smaller than my regular bags, easily holds my HP netbook and a mouse and a few important things like my phone.

By: Glenn Friesen

Glenn Friesen — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:42:47 +0000

Singletasking applied to accessories? Great idea. Artifacts around us are the context for our perception. Really dig your work. Thanks for the insight!

By: Tom Reestman

Tom Reestman — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:03:00 +0000

That is EXACTLY the case I have (13″) . When I got my unibody MacBook, I wanted a minimal case that didn’t seem to weigh as much as the laptop.

It’s actually more like a Sleeve Plus. As minimal as I wanted to be, I still needed small storage for the power adaptor and a couple other things (as you discovered, it won’t hold much else). I also wanted a shoulder strap, which most simple sleeves lack.

I couldn’t be happier with the thing.