What do you never leave home without ?

wolram

I all ways take polo mints, a mobile phone, (though i never use it) it is for
emergencies, and some small change, for vending machines, oh and a credit card if i am going shopping.

dav2008

Keys, wallet, phone.

Evo

can opener, kleenex, pen, post it notes, aspirin, allergy medicine, medical insurance card, comb, perfume, makeup, lip gloss, breath mints, debit card, credit card, driver's license, cell phone, umbrella (fits in my purse), keys

In other words, just the essentials.

George Jones

Keys, wallet.

scorpa

car and house keys, ipod, debit card, drivers license, money

Moonbear

Keys, driver's license (even if I'm not driving, I carry it as ID), some cash, and an ATM card or credit card. Everything else is optional depending on conditions (I must have sunglasses in daylight, I usually take my cell phone but have forgotten it plenty too, sometimes said items are carried in my purse, sometimes in a pocket, longer trips mean more stuff goes with me, etc.)

Cyrus

My European Carry-all.

Pengwuino

Ok McGeyver.

I bring my cell phone, wallet, sexiness, and maybe some coins.

wolram

A can opener like you get hungry and nip into a shop for a can of
baked beans, not nice cold, no, i am mystified.

wolram

What is an (ipod) ?

Math Is Hard

Where can I get an umbrella that fits in my purse?

scorpa

Mp3 player....made by apple, holds 4GB.

wolram

In the uk a purse is equivalent to a mans wallet, but in the us i think it is
a handbag, right ? i remember once when mom emptied her handbag, heck
i am sure it was a tardis.

Moonbear

Totes makes one that's very compact. You can find it in most department stores (though I got my much cheaper at an outlet store). It's really convenient for those days when it looks like it might rain, but you aren't sure, and really don't want to carry an umbrella around all day. It has a nice cover too, so you don't get everything wet with it. You need a slightly bigger purse than I carry though. It fit in my old one, but not my current one.

Moonbear

Yes, it's a handbag. In the US, a handbag means a particular style...one with a short handle to carry by hand. Purse is more generic, and would include ones with longer straps to carry over your shoulder, etc. It can also refer to a coin purse or change purse, which is just a small pouch with a clasp or zipper that's meant for carrying coins (I don't think anyone uses those anymore though...I haven't seen anyone other than my grandmother use one in probably a decade).

Math Is Hard

Thanks, MB. I really need one of these. The weather here can be so unpredictable in Spring.

And, yeah, Wolly, I think I mean a "handbag" in your vernacular. Although, I sometimes carry a purse/handbag (for my personal items), a tote (for my books) and a satchel(for my laptop) these days. whew!

mattmns

Wallet, Phone, and don't forget your Jimmy hats