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[Darkkn]

I kind of want to carry around a man bag, even if i haven't been fan of the idea before. Now i find myself needing/wanting to carry daily at least following items that don't fit into pockets; mirrorless camera, tablet and lunch to work.

It seems to be difficult to find stylish bag that does not look like it's made for school, big ass camera or for laptop. Is it too much to ask for a good looking general purpose bag that is pretty good for any use?

 

[fierrotlepou]

Nope.

 

[Antiwhippy]

I don't really mind calling it a purse.

Like, who cares? It carries my shit and I like its style.

 

[bobito]

I don't really mind calling it a purse.

Like, who cares? It carries my shit and I like its style.

I know, I don't really care. But I don't get the logic.

 

[Celestial Mortal]

If i'm carrying more than my phone and my wallet I should have just stayed at home.

/thread?

 

[Watevaman]

It would just be a bag with my wallet and phone in it so no I wouldn't use one.

 

[Wibblewozzer]

Years ago on a trip to New York City I needed something to carry items around while on foot so I picked up a Puma messenger bag. I've had it for over six years and it's not in fantastic shape but I still use it near daily. Occasionally get some snide or teasing comments and have had a few yells on the street of nice purse/murse from strangers but I don't mind as the convenience outweighs the random scorn.

I've considered looking into a new bag as mine is showing considerable wear. Might look for something a bit more expensive and nice since this bag was only around $25 (possibly discounted? Just remember looking for something cheap).

Sort of similar to this bag after doing a quick search. No cat on it but instead just the letters PUMA fairly large on it. Shape and other design looks quite close.

 

[CarpeDeezNutz]

Mine which I made myself.


_1012264 by Antiwhippy, on Flickr


I pretty much never go out without it.

That looks pretty cool.

 

[bobito]

Years ago on a trip to New York City I needed something to carry items around while on foot so I picked up a Puma messenger bag. I've had it for over six years and it's not in fantastic shape but I still use it near daily. Occasionally get some snide or teasing comments and have had a few yells on the street of nice purse/murse from strangers but I don't mind as the convenience outweighs the random scorn.

I've considered looking into a new bag as mine is showing considerable wear. Might look for something a bit more expensive and nice since this bag was only around $25 (possibly discounted? Just remember looking for something cheap).

Sort of similar to this bag after doing a quick search. No cat on it but instead just the letters PUMA fairly large on it. Shape and other design looks quite close.

For that bag???

Where do you live, they were pretty much standard at school in England

 

[jokkir]

I use this:

A bit small to carry a laptop but really great for my notebooks and books for school

 

[Slamtastic]

I carry my textbooks and notebooks in a laptop bag with a simple handle, no strap.

 

[CarpeDeezNutz]

I use either one of these sometimes:

Generally hate bags. I use a sleeve for my laptop. Only bags I have are luggage and my gym bag or a beer bag.

I think most women I know love bags, but lose everything they own because they've got 3 or 4 active bags. I can't live like that.

Wtf is a beer bag and where do I get one?

 

[Sectorseven]

What, these are out of style?

 

[Ashodin]

I have many portable devices now, and a man bag is looking a viable option.

 

[sooperkool]

I just can't be carrying one of these bags. If have something thats bigger than can fit in my jacket pocket then to be honest my girl will carry it in her purse.

 

[bobito]

I just can't be carrying one of these bags. If have something thats bigger than can fit in my jacket pocket then to be honest my girl will carry it in her purse.

What happens when you don't go out with her though?

 

[radios shipping overview]

I just can't be carrying one of these bags. If have something thats bigger than can fit in my jacket pocket then to be honest my girl will carry it in her purse.

 

[Malreyn]

depends on the bag. If the bag looks MORE fashionable than it is practical, its not for me.

 

[Wibblewozzer]

For that bag???

Where do you live, they were pretty much standard at school in England

Portland, OR. I've had many comments from coworkers in the past (most of these were meant to just be teasing and joking) and on the streets I've had much worse things said. Doesn't bother me either way. It's a convenient way to carry a book or two around along with whatever else I might want on me for the day (portable gaming, headphones, food, etc.)

 

[Korey]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUJ36nFdOyg&hd=1

 

[radios shipping overview]

If someone takes the time and effort to make fun of somebody for wearing a messenger bag, that says more about them than about the owner.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUJ36nFdOyg&hd=1

A commercial for piss-beer claiming it tastes good?

 

[bobito]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUJ36nFdOyg&hd=1

America is really weird.

 

[wenis]

This is my daily use bag. I'm pretty proud of it.

 

[iammeiam]

I use a 13" waxed canvas Muzetto Outback these days. Enough for 13" macbook air, camera, kindle, and odds and ends. Pretty rugged and lightweight.

I ordered the 15" variation of this just last Thursday; I've been using a leather Muzetto for three and a half years for my iPad and found it strikes a nice balance between letting me carry the shit I use and not giving me enough space to hoard crap (as tended to happen with a backpack.) Couldn't find a vertical laptop bag I like as much, so wound up going for the waxed canvas Muzetto.

 

[RedNumberFive]

I've been a fan of Tom Bihn bags myself.

 

[Linius]

We can close the thread now, best thing 'man bags' brought us :lol

To be a little more on topic, I sport a Khodi messenger bag.

It's a map of London.

 

[Thomas_Daly]

this is mine but over in uk & Ireland there called messenger's bag

there excellent handy for keys iphone 3ds wallet etc

 

[WorldStar]

I don't understand this complaint.

If I search purse on google I get.

funny, when I search 'purse' using images.google.com I get a whole lot of things that look awfully similar to what is posted in the OP

btw OP, you're carrying a purse brah

purse: a small bag or pouch, often made of soft leather

not hating, just educating

 

[BGBW]

http://i.imgur.com/O9l9MuT.jpg

It's a map of London.

London is at least a fraction bigger than that.

 

[User 73706]

Used to have one from American Eagle, got this for christmas.

It's a blessing considering I can barely fit anything in my stupid jeans.

 

[Linius]

London is at least a fraction bigger than that.

Oh come on, you know what I mean

 

[Sean]

Jack Bauer's military-style man purse looks kinda cool and manly. Most of the ones posted in this thread seem kinda feminine imo.

 

[The Lamp]

Stupid and ugly usually.

 

[Rookje]

I use a Chrome bag as a gym bag. Or if I'm in some city I'll use it to tug things around. Not the stylish thing, but its practical and well made.

I don't like bags that hang on one shoulder. So its either side across my chest or a backpack. Something like this is pretty cool:

 

[Horseticuffs]

I use a 13" waxed canvas Muzetto Outback these days. Enough for 13" macbook air, camera, kindle, and odds and ends. Pretty rugged and lightweight.

I feel better about my recent messenger bag purchase knowing that famed globe-trotting ladies' man, martial artist, and internet legend EviLore owns one, too.


This and that Jack Bauer image macro honestly did set my heart at ease. I feel like this thread was made as some sort of therapy process for me.

 

[BGBW]

So I guess handbag sized bags are still not that common for men to carry. Come on guys, it's the future!

 

[pj]

Have this:

Want this:

 

[radios shipping overview]

So I guess handbag sized bags are still not that common for men to carry. Come on guys, it's the future!

This is somewhere I will never go, but the door is open to you...

 

[Baconsaurus Rex]

This is somewhere I will never go, but the door is open to you...

I don't know but seeing Cristiano Ronaldo there does not leave me with much confidence.

 

[bobito]

I don't know but seeing Cristiano Ronaldo there does not leave me with much confidence.

Ronaldo's belt lol

 

[cablenathan]

I use Timbuk2 bags for work, for everyday use and when out and about on holiday. Loads of different styles, sizes and accessories too.

 

[Valtýr]

Jack Bauer's military-style man purse looks kinda cool and manly. Most of the ones posted in this thread seem kinda feminine imo.

I've had this for close to 8 years now and it's been rock solid through tons of abuse. The thing is a monster.

 

[Alchemy]

I just use a backpack if I have stuff to carry.

 

[Linius]

This is somewhere I will never go, but the door is open to you...

Oh my God Ronnie :lol

 

[BGBW]

This is somewhere I will never go, but the door is open to you...

http://itsallstyletome.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/man-clutch1.jpg

Well I'm not that silly. Why would they not have a shoulder strap? How impractical.

 

[Randdalf]

This is somewhere I will never go, but the door is open to you...

To be fair to Ronaldo, that's probably his boot bag. Whenever you see footage of footballers going from the coach to the dressing room they're usually carrying their boots in a small bag like that.

 

[MikeHattsu]

Spoiler

Nah, I just use a laptop backpack

 

[AlexMeloche]

A (too heavy) messenger bag killed my back in my younger years. So now it's only backpacks for me.

 

[iammeiam]

I've been a fan of Tom Bihn bags myself.

Tom Bihn stuff lasts forever; I used a Super Ego as a daily commute bag for six years with no real signs of wear. The problem I've historically run in to with TB stuff is that they assume if your computer is over a certain size, you probably don't care about compact portability, so they tend to not make smaller/minimal bags for anything over a 13" laptop. The Aeronaut is probably the most convenient travel bag I've ever used (convertible backpack straps FTW), and the Founder's Briefcase is a pretty nice looking casual briefcase:

Also, combining their Brain Cell laptop sleeve with a backpack is probably the most protective laptop carry solution I've seen. Bulky, but secure.

 

[Dr.Acula]

This is somewhere I will never go, but the door is open to you...

Terrence Howard has to be holding his date's bag. Has to.