Man Bags (why not?) (head, damage, look, buy)

[Drover]

CAUTION: Potentially Offensive Material -- Do Not Watch If You're Overly Sensitive

[Supine]

Originally Posted by rdflk

Good grief....

Men in Europe have always carried -- dare I say -- handbags.
Of course, they are not styled and designed like women's bags -- and they are NOT purses.
Most I'd say have long shoulder straps. They can SORT OF look like the shoulder bags train conductors carry.....long shoulder strap, small to medium in size, usually in a a dark leather.

You mean a European man-purse like this one Jerry carries:


Seinfeld The Reverse Peephole Jerry is a dandy fancy boy - YouTube

I've lived in Europe, and when I came back to the states I wondered where/how do men carry all their stuff?

All what stuff?

Your cards, keys, and a money clip. They have holsters for cell phones as well as sidearms (pistols).

Although, I like the saddleback bags too because you can toss a .357 in one of them with plenty room and concealment and enjoy a nice day in the park.

[Sundaydrive00]

Originally Posted by Drover

CAUTION: Potentially Offensive Material -- Do Not Watch If You're Overly Sensitive

Wow... really shows how much things have changed. If this scene were in a TV show today there would be so much outrage. I was surprised such things could be said on tv (even if he just spelled out the most offensive word).

[Kitten01]

Carry it if you want...why be concerned with others opinions?



That being said...I think a man carrying a purse comes across as "less than masculine".

[HomeIsWhere...]

Personally, I don't see anything wrong with carrying some type of bag for all of life's necessities; life changes and we evolve accordingly.

These seem to be on the expensive side but some of them are nice looking.

Designers Mens Business Bags, Travel Bags, and Tote Bags from Coach

Found this at Modern Man Bags...not too shabby and inexpensive as well.

Bag Type - Crossbody Bags - ModernManBags.com

[rdflk]

That being said...I think a man carrying a purse comes across as "less than masculine".

All I can say is the the Italians I knew who carried a bag were quite masculine. About that there was no doubt.

[Vectoris]

Originally Posted by LibraGirl123

I think it's a great idea! I keep all kinds of stuff in my purse and I ALWAYS carry it with me...heck, I can't even fit my wallet in a small purse. I've often wondered where men keep their "stuff" (in their girlfriend's/wife's purse?). A no brainer for me too.

Yup, my handbag is full of my stuff AND his stuff. I've been begging him to get his own bag for 20 years. Sometimes he agrees, and comes out with... a plastic grocery store bag!! containing wallet, an assortment of papers, ibuprofen and cell phone. Sigh.

[yabadabadooo]

Try a messenger bag, I always use one of them. They're very stylish, hardy and useful

[Amisi]

Originally Posted by Supine

Consider getting 1 or more products from Saddleback.

They're expensiveness, quality made leather goods, with a rugged, masculine, traditional American-Western, and Indiana Jones-ish look to them.

You can go to the company's website and browse the various reviews of their bags put up on youtube by men of different backgrounds.


Stump(less)Review - Saddleback Leather Medium Travel Case - YouTube
Saddleback Leather Medium Gadget Bag Review. - YouTube

Yuck. No. Why would a man want to carry around a huge SQUARE?? Kenneth Cole has some great man-bags as does Armani and they're not overly expensive and they look great/classy/manly.

[Amisi]

Originally Posted by Vectoris

Yup, my handbag is full of my stuff AND his stuff. I've been begging him to get his own bag for 20 years. Sometimes he agrees, and comes out with... !a plastic grocery store bag! containing wallet, an assortment of papers, ibuprofen and cell phone. Sigh.

ROFL!!!!!!! That is TOO funny!!!!!!!