The Thousands

Let’s not get into how non-functional tote bags are. Sure, they used to look cool with your Docs and corduroy pants but things have changed since CD burners and faux-Burberry ruled the 90s. Me? I like to be smart when I go out. Give me comfortable shoes, a loose-fitting hoodie and a filthy old backpack because, in facilitating a public drinking habit, mobility and stealth is key.

That’s not to say I’ve stopped caring about my appearance in favour of cash poor convenience, because The Butcher Shop in Perth and Fremantle stocks a Canadian line of simple, functional and good-looking backpacks. The Herschel range of classic packs -with synthetic leather bottom, two compartments and a key clip -mean I can cast aside the shackles of aching shoulders and bulky gear, while evading angry bouncers and pissed off pigs all in the name of comfort and style.