Topic Explanation:
The forum topic is about sharing tips and strategies for transporting ostomy supplies in small bags and pockets. The original poster, a small woman, is seeking advice on how to carry her ostomy supplies in a small handbag without looking like she's hauling luggage. The discussion also welcomes input from men who usually have pockets or carry small bags.

Advice and Insights:

- Some users fold their ostomy bags in half and keep them in their pockets, which has worked well for them for many years.
- Using a sandwich size zip lock bag to store supplies, and distributing them between pockets or a partner's purse, can be a practical solution for carrying ostomy supplies.
- Carrying an "emergency kit" in the car or truck, using a small fanny pack, and rotating supplies regularly is a helpful strategy.
- Keeping a small makeup-type bag with essential supplies, spare clothes in the car, and a small emergency change in the purse can provide a sense of preparedness.
- Carrying a small bag with multiple pouches, barrier strips, adhesive remover packs, deodorant/lubricant pack, baggies for discarded bags, panty liners, and spare panties can ensure being well-equipped in a compact space.
- Using a small freezer bag or a children's snack bag for emergency supplies, and having a change of clothing and necessary items in a rucksack or a small backpack, can provide peace of mind.
- Utilizing a contact lens kit bag to carry multiple changes of pouches, disposal bags, wafer, scissors, adhesive remover wipes, and moist towelettes can be a practical solution.
- Carrying a shoulder strap purse to accommodate extra undies and all necessary supplies, along with a complete change of clothing in the car, can be a convenient approach.
- Using a small bottle of M9 Deodorizer drops or creating a customized odor eliminator with essential oils can help manage ostomy odor effectively.
- Keeping a set of barrier ring, bag and barrier, paste, disposal bag, and cleaner in the office bag can ensure preparedness.
- Using mild, unscented soap like the original "Yellow" Dial soap for cleaning, and carrying wipes that contain no perfumes or additives to prevent pouches from sticking, can be beneficial.
- Carrying a backpack to accommodate normal purse items, ostomy supplies, and a large water bottle can be a practical solution for some individuals.
- Some users prefer not to