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* In ''Webcomic/BeachWZRD'', [[EveryoneCallsHimBarkeep Wizard]] uses her own enchanted hat to store all sorts of items, and mocks beach witch Melody for relying on a non-enchanted (and unfasionable) fanny pack.

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-->-- ''Series/{{The Magicians|2016}}'', "The Side Effect"

A specific portable item which is BiggerOnTheInside than it is on the outside. Much bigger. It may not look it, but that's because it contains HammerSpace. Because the holding capacity of the bag comes from internal HammerSpace, a thoroughly packed Bag of Holding will weigh no more than a full normal bag. Odds are, it will weigh no more than an ''empty'' normal bag.

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-->-- ''Series/{{The Magicians|2016}}'', "The ''Series/TheMagicians2016'', "[[Recap/TheMagicians2016S04E07TheSideEffect The Side Effect"

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A specific portable item which is BiggerOnTheInside than it is on the outside. Much bigger. It may not look it, but that's because it contains HammerSpace. {{Hammerspace}}. Because the holding capacity of the bag comes from internal HammerSpace, {{Hammerspace}}, a thoroughly packed Bag of Holding will weigh no more than a full normal bag. Odds are, it will weigh no more than an ''empty'' normal bag.



The TropeNamer is ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons'', whose "Bag of Holding" is a common and invaluable magical item; it also has an EvilTwin, the Bag of Devouring, which looks the same but will eat anything you put in it.

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The TropeNamer {{Trope Namer|s}} is ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons'', whose "Bag of Holding" is a common and invaluable magical item; it also has an EvilTwin, the Bag of Devouring, which looks the same but will eat anything you put in it.



* ''Series/TheFriendlyGiant'' - Rusty the Rooster not only kept his stuff in one of these but lived there as well.

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* ''Series/TheFriendlyGiant'' - ''Series/TheFriendlyGiant'': Rusty the Rooster not only kept his stuff in one of these but lived there as well.



* On ''Series/HowIMetYourMother'' Robin is the designated "vice girl" at funerals, carrying a bag with every form of intoxicant or other carnal delight the mourners might need to handle their grief. The bag's ''so'' well stocked that it becomes a cross between this trope and CrazyPrepared; if she's even able to produce a copy of ''Film/CrocodileDundeeInLosAngeles'' on demand, what all else must she have in there?

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* On In ''Series/HowIMetYourMother'' Robin is the designated "vice girl" at funerals, carrying a bag with every form of intoxicant or other carnal delight the mourners might need to handle their grief. The bag's ''so'' well stocked that it becomes a cross between this trope and CrazyPrepared; if she's even able to produce a copy of ''Film/CrocodileDundeeInLosAngeles'' on demand, what all else must she have in there?



* ''Series/KamenRiderDecade'''s [[http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/decade/rider/ridebooker.html Ride Booker]], the device that holds all the cards he uses in battle, is explicitly stated to contain a [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klein_bottle Klein bottle]] that gives it infinite capacity for both cards and [[SwissArmyWeapon bullets]], stores a sword blade, and allows him to draw whatever card he needs instantly without RummageFail. Taking it a step further, the Ride Booker will occasionally eject cards into the air in order to let him get to them faster.
** Likewise [[TheRival Kamen Rider Diend's]] card holder, which is smaller and much less fancy[[note]]As well as being a [[PropRecycling Recycled Prop]] from ''Series/KamenRiderDenO''[[/note]]. It's implied that Decade and Diend both dip into the same "well", explaining why Diend only uses primary Riders after Decade has unlocked them.

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* ''Series/KamenRiderDecade'''s ''Series/KamenRiderDecade'':
** Decade's
[[http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/decade/rider/ridebooker.html Ride Booker]], the device that holds all the cards he uses in battle, is explicitly stated to contain a [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klein_bottle Klein bottle]] that gives it infinite capacity for both cards and [[SwissArmyWeapon bullets]], stores a sword blade, and allows him to draw whatever card he needs instantly without RummageFail. Taking it a step further, the Ride Booker will occasionally eject cards into the air in order to let him get to them faster.
** Likewise [[TheRival Kamen Rider Diend's]] Diend]]'s card holder, which is smaller and much less fancy[[note]]As well as being a [[PropRecycling Recycled Prop]] from ''Series/KamenRiderDenO''[[/note]]. It's implied that Decade and Diend both dip into the same "well", explaining why Diend only uses primary Riders after Decade has unlocked them.



* ''Series/TheOtherKingdom:'' When Astral first arrives in the human world in the pilot episode, she's seen unpacking various clothing from a medium-sized handbag... but then she's also seen pulling out a lamp of all things that should ''not'' have been able to fit in the bag. This should have tipped Devon off that Astral wasn't an ordinary girl.

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* ''Series/TheOtherKingdom:'' ''Series/TheOtherKingdom'': When Astral first arrives in the human world in the pilot episode, she's seen unpacking various clothing from a medium-sized handbag... but then she's also seen pulling out a lamp of all things that should ''not'' have been able to fit in the bag. This should have tipped Devon off that Astral wasn't an ordinary girl.



* ''VideoGame/BaldursGate2'', being a ''Dungeons and Dragons'' video game, gives you a Bag of Holding sometime after you find Imoen again. You'll need it.
** And there is another one for sale in a magic shop in the ''VideoGame/ThroneOfBhaal'' expansion if you find that one isn't enough for you.
** There are also a number of containers that act as specific bags of holding for certain classes of item: the scroll case (also holds books), the gem bag (also holds rings, necklaces, etc.), the ammunition belt, and the potion case.

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* ''VideoGame/BaldursGate2'', ''VideoGame/BaldursGateII'', being a ''Dungeons and Dragons'' video game, gives you a Bag of Holding sometime after you find Imoen again. You'll need it.
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it. There is another one for sale in a magic shop in the ''VideoGame/ThroneOfBhaal'' ''VideoGame/BaldursGateIIThroneOfBhaal'' expansion if you find that one isn't enough for you.
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you. There are also a number of containers that act as specific bags of holding for certain classes of item: the scroll case (also holds books), the gem bag (also holds rings, necklaces, etc.), the ammunition belt, and the potion case.



** Whether it be through technological means; magical means; mutant powers to expand the insides of stuff, or shrink things to fit more in regular bags; or having sponsors who are awesome Chinese trickster gods; between bags, utility belts, pockets, cars, rooms, or simple HammerSpace, loads of characters have more holdouts and hidden gear of their own than the average platoon of soldiers.

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** Whether it be through technological means; magical means; mutant powers to expand the insides of stuff, or shrink things to fit more in regular bags; or having sponsors who are awesome Chinese trickster gods; between bags, utility belts, pockets, cars, rooms, or simple HammerSpace, {{Hammerspace}}, loads of characters have more holdouts and hidden gear of their own than the average platoon of soldiers.
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* ''VideoGame/BaldursGateIII'': Averted (your inventory is limited by your carry weight, which depends on the character's strength stat), but amusingly referenced by your PlayerCharacter, who might sometimes mention they wish they had one of these when you tell them to pick up an item.
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* ''Film/TheMarvels'' and its predecessor ''Film/CaptainMarvel'' contain a rare sentient example: Goose, the Flerkin, can swallow people and items many times her size without gaining size or mass, and later spit them out unharmed. [[spoiler:Her kittens turn out to have the same ability.]]
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* ''Film/TheMarvels'' and its predecessor ''Film/CaptainMarvel'' contain a rare sentient example: Goose, the Flerkin, can swallow people and items many times her size without gaining size or mass, and later spit them out unharmed. [[spoiler:Her kittens turn out to have the same ability.]]
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** Beware the cursed ''bag of devouring'', which looks like a ''bag of holding'' but is actually the orifice of an extra-dimensional monster. Any organic matter placed inside one is consumed, while if a living creature tries to reach into the container, there's a good chance the monster will try to yank them inside and eat them. This is a OneHitKill that destroys the victim's body, making it all the more difficult to bring them back with resurrection magic.

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** Beware the cursed ''bag of devouring'', which looks like a ''bag of holding'' but is actually the orifice of an extra-dimensional monster. Any organic matter placed inside one is consumed, while if a living creature tries to reach into the container, there's a good chance the monster will try to yank them inside and eat them. This is a OneHitKill that destroys the victim's body, making it all the more difficult to bring them back with resurrection magic. (Although a ''Magazine/{{Dragon}}'' article going into further detail about the monster has a character not only survive, but escape.)
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* ''VideoGame/BanjoKazooie'': The eponymous Banjo's [[MemeticOutfit famous blue backpack]] is able to carry pretty much every PlotCoupon in the game without trouble, along with his partner, Kazooie. He also uses it in the sequel for a specific move that transports items that are as big - or bigger - than he is. But only if Kazooie gets out first.

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* ''VideoGame/BanjoKazooie'': The eponymous Banjo's [[MemeticOutfit [[IconicOutfit famous blue backpack]] is able to carry pretty much every PlotCoupon in the game without trouble, along with his partner, Kazooie. He also uses it in the sequel for a specific move that transports items that are as big - or bigger - than he is. But only if Kazooie gets out first.
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* ''VideoGame/{{APICO}}'': While your inventory menu and the storage menus have limited item slots (and even then, you can carry up to 999 stacks of the same item, except for those that are breakable, in one slot), the Beebox lets you keep infinite numbers of bees of the same species.

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* ''VideoGame/{{APICO}}'': While your inventory menu and the storage menus have limited item slots (and even then, you can carry up to 999 stacks of the same item, except for those that are breakable, breakable or liquid canisters, in one slot), the Beebox lets you keep infinite numbers of bees of the same species.
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* ''VideoGame/{{APICO}}'': While your inventory menu and the storage menus have limited item slots (and even then, you can carry up to 999 stacks of the same item in one slot), the Beebox lets you keep infinite numbers of bees of the same species.

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* ''VideoGame/{{APICO}}'': While your inventory menu and the storage menus have limited item slots (and even then, you can carry up to 999 stacks of the same item item, except for those that are breakable, in one slot), the Beebox lets you keep infinite numbers of bees of the same species.
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* ''VideoGame/{{APICO}}'': While your inventory menu and the storage menus have limited item slots, the Beebox lets you keep infinite numbers of bees of the same species.

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* ''VideoGame/{{APICO}}'': While your inventory menu and the storage menus have limited item slots, slots (and even then, you can carry up to 999 stacks of the same item in one slot), the Beebox lets you keep infinite numbers of bees of the same species.

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'''Whitley:''' Actually, it's a [[TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons D&D]] thing.
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'''Whitley:''' Actually, it's a [[TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons D&D]] ''[[TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons D&D]]'' thing.
-->-- ''Series/TheMagicians2016'', ''Series/{{The Magicians|2016}}'', "The Side Effect"



** In [[Recap/DoctorWhoS34E9Flatline "Flatline"]], the TARDIS has shrunk while the Twelfth Doctor is in it, so his companion Clara sticks it in her handbag while she runs round trying to solve the mystery. From then on, the Doctor occasionally shoves things through the door for her to use, giving the appearance of this trope. One of the items is a sledgehammer, making it a literal case of {{Hammerspace}}.

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** In [[Recap/DoctorWhoS34E9Flatline "Flatline"]], "[[Recap/DoctorWhoS34E9Flatline Flatline]]", the TARDIS has shrunk while the Twelfth Doctor is in it, so his companion Clara sticks it in her handbag while she runs round trying to solve the mystery. From then on, the Doctor occasionally shoves things through the door for her to use, giving the appearance of this trope. One of the items is a sledgehammer, making it a literal case of {{Hammerspace}}.



* ''Roleplay/FireEmblemOnForums'': One of the class skills of the Rogue, allowing them to hold infinite items in a separate inventory that they must swap with their main inventory.



* Creator/{{Sierra}}'s many point-and-click AdventureGames feature this with varying degrees of justification and LampshadeHanging ([[VideoGame/SpaceQuestIIIThePiratesOfPestulon "You put the ladder in your pocket. Ouch!"]]). ''VideoGame/KingsQuest2015'' in particular handwaves it by saying that Graham's cape ([[MommasBoy made by his mother]]) has a ton of pockets in it... and then exaggerates it in Episode 2 by having one of Graham's friends, a fully-grown adult, hide inside it.

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* Creator/{{Sierra}}'s many point-and-click AdventureGames feature this with varying degrees of justification and LampshadeHanging ([[VideoGame/SpaceQuestIIIThePiratesOfPestulon "You ("[[VideoGame/SpaceQuestIIIThePiratesOfPestulon You put the ladder in your pocket. Ouch!"]]).Ouch!]]"). ''VideoGame/KingsQuest2015'' in particular handwaves it by saying that Graham's cape ([[MommasBoy made by his mother]]) has a ton of pockets in it... and then exaggerates it in Episode 2 by having one of Graham's friends, a fully-grown adult, hide inside it.



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* ''WebAnimation/{{Shrapnel}}'': In the miniseries, Cecilia, a KillerRobot who is roughly the size of an average adult woman, often rests inside a metal briefcase. How she manages to fit in there is anyone's guess.
* ''WebAnimation/TrickMoon'': Pocket's bag can hold anything inside -- apparently by making it smaller, as when she stuffs a big gemstone inside, it bloats the bag before it shrinks back down to its normal size.
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* ''Webcomic/{{Homestuck}}'' features "captchalogue" cards, which in practice work like this. They are small enough to fit inside a wallet, yet can contain a whole ''car'' or ''ten tons of pipe tobacco''.
** They also come in many different forms, with different carrying capacities and methods of retrieving items. They [[HyperspaceArsenal can be weaponized]] and [[InventoryManagementPuzzle may have some parameters for storage]]. Really it all depends on how many captchalogue cards you have and how much each one is allowed to hold.

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* ''Webcomic/{{Homestuck}}'' features "captchalogue" cards, which in practice work like this. They are small enough to fit inside a wallet, yet can contain a whole ''car'' or ''ten tons of pipe tobacco''.
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tobacco''. They also come in many different forms, with different carrying capacities and methods of retrieving items. They [[HyperspaceArsenal can be weaponized]] and [[InventoryManagementPuzzle may have some parameters for storage]]. Really it all depends on how many captchalogue cards you have and how much each one is allowed to hold.



* ''Webcomic/TheOrderOfTheStick'' has these being a fantasy dungeons and dragons comic.
** More to the point, Bags of Holding are used as a HandWave to explain why many of the characters' weapons and other equipment aren't visible on their stick-figure selves.

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* ''Webcomic/TheOrderOfTheStick'' has these being a fantasy dungeons and dragons comic.
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comic. More to the point, Bags of Holding are used as a HandWave to explain why many of the characters' weapons and other equipment aren't visible on their stick-figure selves.



* Subverted in ''Webcomic/YokokasQuest'', when Misha magically retrieves a bag containing food from a [[{{Hammerspace}} "storage dimension"]], but there is no indication that the bag itself is special.

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* Subverted in ''Webcomic/YokokasQuest'', when Misha magically retrieves a bag containing food from a [[{{Hammerspace}} "storage dimension"]], "[[{{Hammerspace}} storage dimension]]", but there is no indication that the bag itself is special.



* In [[WebVideo/TheAngryVideoGameNerd The Angry Video Game Nerd]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oqktia7NLI&t=1m54s (AVGN episode 159: Tomb Raider games)]], the Nerd loads a seemingly regular backpack with two guns, three grenades, extra ammo, three rifles, and a bazooka.
* ''Website/{{Cracked}}'' Photoplasty advertises jeans with such a pocket in [[http://www.cracked.com/photoplasty_273_26-ads-products-that-must-exist-in-video-games_p26/#13 Ads for Products That Must Exist in Video Games]].



* ''Roleplay/FireEmblemOnForums'': One of the class skills of the Rogue, allowing them to hold infinite items in a separate inventory that they must swap with their main inventory.

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* ''Roleplay/FireEmblemOnForums'': One ''Literature/RaisingAngels'': The Main Character possess a copper bracelet which she uses as a handbag, with all the things that go in one of those.
* The ''Literature/WhateleyUniverse'' has loads.
** Whether it be through technological means; magical means; mutant powers to expand the insides of stuff, or shrink things to fit more in regular bags; or having sponsors who are awesome Chinese trickster gods; between bags, utility belts, pockets, cars, rooms, or simple HammerSpace, loads of characters have more holdouts and hidden gear of their own than the average platoon of soldiers.
** Most prominently, Ayla/Phase went to a secret MadScientist open market and met a student named Mobius, who was selling a UtilityBelt whose every pocket can contain anything. Phase paid four times the asking price, telling Mobius that he should charge at least that much for something that is so useful and immediately put himself forward as a marketing manager and legal advisor for ten percent
of the class skills of the Rogue, allowing them to hold infinite items in a separate inventory that they must swap profits.
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* ''Website/{{Cracked}}'' Photoplasty advertises jeans
with their main inventory.such a pocket in [[http://www.cracked.com/photoplasty_273_26-ads-products-that-must-exist-in-video-games_p26/#13 Ads for Products That Must Exist in Video Games]].



* ''Literature/RaisingAngels'' The Main Character possess a copper bracelet which she uses as a handbag, with all the things that go in one of those.



* ''WebAnimation/{{Shrapnel}}'': In the miniseries, Cecilia, a KillerRobot who is roughly the size of an average adult woman, often rests inside a metal briefcase. How she manages to fit in there is anyone's guess.
* ''WebAnimation/TrickMoon'': Pocket's bag can hold anything inside -- apparently by making it smaller, as when she stuffs a big gemstone inside, it bloats the bag before it shrinks back down to its normal size.
* The ''Literature/WhateleyUniverse'' has loads.
** Whether it be through technological means; magical means; mutant powers to expand the insides of stuff, or shrink things to fit more in regular bags; or having sponsors who are awesome Chinese trickster gods; between bags, utility belts, pockets, cars, rooms, or simple HammerSpace, loads of characters have more holdouts and hidden gear of their own than the average platoon of soldiers.
** Most prominently, Ayla/Phase went to a secret MadScientist open market and met a student named Mobius, who was selling a UtilityBelt whose every pocket can contain anything. Phase paid four times the asking price, telling Mobius that he should charge at least that much for something that is so useful and immediately put himself forward as a marketing manager and legal advisor for ten percent of the profits.
* In ''WebVideo/WorldsGreatestAdventures'', Rufus's "trusty toolkit" --aka the small pouch he wears around his neck-- contains whatever the plot demands. It has so far produced a brush three times its size, a diary, and a working alarm clock.


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* In ''WebVideo/TheAngryVideoGameNerd'' [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oqktia7NLI&t=1m54s (AVGN episode 159: Tomb Raider games)]], the Nerd loads a seemingly regular backpack with two guns, three grenades, extra ammo, three rifles, and a bazooka.
* In ''WebVideo/WorldsGreatestAdventures'', Rufus's "trusty toolkit" --aka the small pouch he wears around his neck-- contains whatever the plot demands. It has so far produced a brush three times its size, a diary, and a working alarm clock.
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