Page 2 of The Witches Catalogue of Wanderlust Essentials (Natural Magic #2)

The Sensible Satchel

I first discovered the Sensible Satchel (or al-kais al-ma’qul, as the locals call it) in the floating markets of Marrakech. It is unassuming in appearance, with its weathered leather the color of strong tea and well-patinated brass fixtures. This remarkable bag defies physics by shrinking your possessions with elegant precision while never growing heavier than a modest loaf of bread. I’ve transported three weeks of expedition gear through dampest jungles and driest deserts with ease.

The Satchel’s most unique magic, however, lies in its uncanny wisdom about necessity. It possesses an almost sentient discernment that simply refuses to tolerate excess. That fourth bottle of cologne? The Satchel knows better. I once attempted to pack six linen shirts for a weekend in Monaco, only to have three of them ejected onto my hotel floor with remarkable force and what I swear was a disapproving rustle. One learns quickly never to argue with the Satchel about what constitutes “necessity.”