Toy Bag

Below is a list of items for a proper toy bag, compiled from Jack Rinella's "The Master's Manual" with a few notes of my own. I should also add a small note beforehand, that having a proper toybag is different for everyone, based on their own skills and preferences. The below should serve as a general guide.

Toy bags can get very expensive, so ideally, you should go in the following order: SAFETY ITEMS FIRST; then CHEAP ITEMS SECOND; and then MORE EXPENSIVE ITEMS SHOULD FOLLOW AS YOU LEARN HOW TO PROPERLY USE THEM.

How will you know if you know how to properly use them? Try them on yourself first. ALWAYS TRY THEM ON YOURSELF FIRST. Or if you can, have someone else try them on you.

You can start out with a smaller bag, realizing you'll upgrade as your skillset improves. For the first two years I was in the scene, my toybag was a polaroid camera bag, and I had to choose which toys I was going to bring to the club. Also, all of these things can be found on the internet if you don't like the sources listed.

THE PROPER TOY BAG (ala Jack Rinella, author of "The Master's Manual")
• EMT safety scissors (preferably with a bright colored handle for easy location) (medical supply stores, some 99¢ stores, some convenient stores, the internet)
• ACE Bandage (for wounds or improvised blindfold) (most Rite Aids or CVS', some 99¢ stores)
• Mini First Aid Kit (most Rite Aids or CVS')
• Bag/Box of Latex Gloves (Rite Aid, CVS, 99¢ stores)
• Small amount of soap or bleach (99¢ stores)
• Plenty of large ziploc bags to keep your toys separate from one another and clean. (Ralphs, 99¢ stores)
• Condoms (Rite Aid or CVS)
• A nondescript bag (gym bag, rolling luggage, or art supply kit)
• Printed out copies of a Yes/No/Maybe List and a list of negotiation questions for the Dom to ask the sub
• Rubber Bands (99¢ stores)
• Plastic Wrap and/or duct tape (99¢ stores)
• Twist-ties (good for quick restraining through those small loop holes) (99¢ stores)
• Lubricant (stored in ziploc for leakage protection) (Rite Aid or CVS)
• Shoe laces (99¢ stores)
• A Wooden or Leather paddle (99¢ stores, look under cutting boards)
• Hairbrush (99¢ stores)
• Ben Gay (for loosening up the anus) (Rite Aid or CVS)
• Candles (99¢ stores)
• Lighter/Matches (remember, lighter fluid will evaporate if you leave your toy bag in the sun or a hot car) (99¢ stores)
• Blindfold (99¢ stores)
• Clothespins (Though you can get wooden clothespins at 99¢ stores, these are usually very flimsy and break easily, so it's best to get the plastic ones which are tougher from a Target or K-mart)

• A blanket or cloth (for aftercare) (Target)
• Aloe and/or massage oils (for Aftercare) (Target)
• Dog choke chain (any pet store)
• Dog leash (any pet store)
• Dog collar (any pet store)
• Fishing Weights (most sports and tackle shops)
• Nylon Fishing Line (most sports and tackle shops)
• Small hooks, caribeaners, and other fastening devices (Home Depot)
• Leather Belt
• Buggy Whip (Equestrian shop)
• Riding Crop (Equestrian shops or sex shops)
• Small locks (always double check the key that opens it before you use it on someone... some day I'll tell you about a really funny story when I was in NYC) (Home Depot)

• Rope (preferably hemp) (internet)
• Handcuffs (sex shops)
• Leather Wrist and Ankle Restraints (sex shops)
• Nipple clamps (with rubber shields) (sex shops)
• Leather Thongs (sex shops)
• Ball stretchers (sex shops)
• Leather hood (lace backing is better because it's more adjustable) (sex shop)
• Cat of Nine Tails or Flogger (sex shop)
• Dildoe(s) and or butt plug(s) (varying in size) (sex shops, although if anyone can find one at a 99¢ store, post a pic and I'll buy you dinner)
• Whip (professional leather craftsman only, and make sure you know how to use it before you buy it, since these can range in the hundreds)