![The case has a high-end feeling because of its high quality finish and details](/blog/2018-12-22_business-in-a-bag/images/i_10_The-case-has-a-high-end-feeling-because-of-its-high-quality-finish-and-details_500px.jpg)
![All I need to do my business - really!](/blog/2018-12-22_business-in-a-bag/images/i_00_All-I-need-to-do-my-business-really_500px.jpg)
![Packing it together, Hardgraft and Ortlieb](/blog/2018-12-22_business-in-a-bag/images/i_14_Packing-it-together-Hardgraft-and-Ortlieb_500px.jpg)
![Adjustable straps without loose ends.](/blog/2018-12-22_business-in-a-bag/images/i_04_Adjustable-straps-without-loose-ends_500px.jpg)
![Access to accesoires from both sides of the](/blog/2018-12-22_business-in-a-bag/images/i_12_Access-to-accesoires-from-both-sides-of-the-thing_500px.jpg)
![Peripheral case](/blog/2018-12-22_business-in-a-bag/images/i_11_Peripheral-case-thing_500px.jpg)
![The wallet allows quick (and naked) access to the phone](/blog/2018-12-22_business-in-a-bag/images/i_06_The-wallet-allows-quick-and-naked-access-to-the-phone_500px.jpg)
![The iPad can be charged while tucked away in its case](/blog/2018-12-22_business-in-a-bag/images/i_09_The-iPad-can-be-charged-while-tucked-away-in-its-case_500px.jpg)
![Just like any other iPhone: but this one has an NFC contactless bank card and ID hidden it it!](/blog/2016-07-15_cash-is-king-or-is-it/images/i_03_Just-like-any-other-iPhone-but-this-one-has-an-NFC-contactless-bank-card-and-ID-hidden-it-it_500px.jpg)
![The iPhone case is large enough to hide cards.](/blog/2016-07-15_cash-is-king-or-is-it/images/i_00_The-iPhone-case-is-large-enough-to-hide-cards_500px.jpg)
![Hardgraft iPhone cash card wallet](/blog/2018-12-22_business-in-a-bag/images/i_05_Hardgraft-iPhone-cash-card-wallet_500px.jpg)
![Charging the iPhone while inside the wallet](/blog/2018-12-22_business-in-a-bag/images/i_07_Charging-the-iPhone-while-inside-the-wallet_500px.jpg)
![Hardgraft iPad Pro case with the keyboard folio and Apple Pencil](/blog/2018-12-22_business-in-a-bag/images/i_08_Hardgraft-iPad-Pro-case-with-the-keyboard-folio-and-Apple-Pencil_500px.jpg)
![Stacking two plastic cards is easy](/blog/2016-07-15_cash-is-king-or-is-it/images/i_01_Stacking-two-plastic-cards-is-easy_500px.jpg)
![Me wearing the hardcore Ortlieb Velocity bag through bad weather, fantastic but a little bit bulky...](/blog/2018-12-22_business-in-a-bag/images/i_01_Me-wearing-the-hardcore-Ortlieb-Velocity-bag-through-bad-weather-fantastic-but-a-little-bit-bulky_500px.jpg)
![Ortlieb Urban: Textile appearance on the outside, polyurethane waterproofness on the inside](/blog/2018-12-22_business-in-a-bag/images/i_03_Ortlieb-Urban-Textile-appearance-on-the-outside-polyurethane-waterproofness-on-the-inside_500px.jpg)
![Ortlieb Urban daypack 15L](/blog/2018-12-22_business-in-a-bag/images/i_02_Ortlieb-Urban-daypack-15L_500px.jpg)
![The iPhone with case is only slightly thicker.](/blog/2016-07-15_cash-is-king-or-is-it/images/i_02_The-iPhone-with-case-is-only-slightly-thicker_500px.jpg)
Over the past few months I have been testing different bags and cases to fit everything I need to run my business. As I commute by bike, the bag needs to be waterproof. The problem with waterproof gear is that it is usually very bulky. I need my gear to be both portable and representative, a challenge worth a blog post!
Very often I see men carry a wallet filled with plastic: multiple debit and credit cards plus a bunch of loyalty programs and membership cards. Then, some even top it off with stinky paper money and sticky metal coins! It made me wonder if I can free up one pocket by ditching the wallet?