I have my ‘going out all day bag’ packed with emergency contingencies- but it can stay in the car (hidden) if I have to carry it any distance. Absolute essentials are in a small ‘bag within the bag’ and never leaves my side. The small bag has phone, bank card, a few notes and pound coins, pain killers, baby wipes, lip balm, reading glasses, sunglasses. But the ‘day bag’ has ............ pashmina, sunhat, suncream, umbrella, spare spectacles, tissues, nail file, fold away shopping bag, spare bank card, plasters, tweezers, disinfect wipes, safety pins, pen, notepad, emergency toys for grandchildren! I like to be prepared!