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Magickman said:
I have become a convert, not in the religious sense, rather a convert to carrying a man bag.

All right, you can stop laughing and jeering now. It is all about stuff. Lots and lots of stuff. Wallet, checkbook, calculator, small flashlight, phone, notepad, pens, compass, eyedrops, etc., etc. It is more stuff than I want to try to jam in my pockets. And pockets seem to be shrinking, even as stuff is waxing.

The man bag is sometimes pointedly called a purse, which must make it a gender issue, as in, “You have issues.”

I think my man bag is a practical solution to a common need for carrying capacity, but some others see it as unmasculine.

Out of my curiosity, I will ask the women here if they have opinions of the manbag
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This woman thinks it’s a most practical thing to do. I’ve been trying to convince my DH to carry one but at 60 that’s unlikely to happen.

I think if he got an army surplus military bag (like I used to carry back in the early & mid 70s) it would solve the problem with back pain from sitting on a wallet, worn out pants from carrying a wallet in a back pocket, etc.

I had one of these that I dyed black and it was more practical than a purse, plus much cheaper.
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These are even more compact and nice looking.

 
Magickman said:
The bag in question is heavy duty black ripstop nylon, with multiple zippered compartments, and a shoulder strap. It is made by Eagle Creek, which markets it as a guide bag. You can see it at the manufacturer’s website:

eaglecreek.com/bags_luggage/shoulder_bags/Guide-Pro-40481/

No. It is not a purse.
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I love it.

I need something sturdy, I carry a Leatherman, a wallet, a flashlight, keys, a GPS, an iPod Touch, a phone, etc, etc. That bag is great for everyday use. I leave the Leatherman at home if we’re going out somewhere fancy. 😃
 
Magickman said:
The bag in question is heavy duty black ripstop nylon, with multiple zippered compartments, and a shoulder strap. It is made by Eagle Creek, which markets it as a guide bag. You can see it at the manufacturer’s website:
eaglecreek.com/bags_luggage/shoulder_bags/Guide-Pro-40481/
No. It is not a purse.
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Good; I think some of us were really starting to worry:http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:...tesclassifieds.com/uploadedimages/4266591.jpg :rotfl: :rotfl: :bigyikes: :rotfl: :bigyikes: :rotfl::rotfl:

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My first organ professor adopted the man-bag after studying at the Paris Conservatory. So, to me, it’s always just been one of those “European things.” It’s gender-neutral to me, but not everyone feels this way.

However, here in the U.S., if I were a man wanting a tote-bag, I’d probably use a laptop case or messenger bag instead, just so people wouldn’t look at me strangely. Eddie Bauer has some nice messenger bags that look more like utility gear than like purses.

Actually, I have been trying to think of ways to thin out some of the stuff I take along with me all the time. I’d love to get to the point where I don’t need a purse – and I’m a woman!
 
My husband carries a man bag; I call it his purse. 😉

It’s this one: maxpedition.com/store/pc/FATBOY-S-TYPE-VERSIPACK-4p49.htm

It has many separate compartments and he loves it and takes it everywhere. He’ll often leave it in the van if we won’t be somewhere too long, otherwise he carries it with him and keeps it in the ambulance with him @ work.

He carries his wallet in it, his sunglasses, some rubber gloves, gum, his paramedic ID stuff, pens, a small day planner, keys, a first aid kit, a multi-tool, a knife, a rosary, his epi-pen, extra batteries for his flashlight, his EMS field manual, a cell phone and occasionally his smaller pistol with an extra magazine.

And if need be it can also hold a baggie of wipes and one diaper. 🙂

I’m glad he finally got something. His pockets used to be so crammed with stuff that he looked like he was growing tumors on his thighs and butt. 😃
 
BadTurkey said:
Have you seen that Geico commercial? Geico lady thought it was a purse, then the wife chimes in and says it’s a European shoulder bag, and the guy says it’s a gift and hints at the wife.
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Well - my husband IS European (for real, he’s from England), and he still hates the idea of man bags. Well, except for that COAT! :rolleyes:
Em_in_FL said:
This is my husband’s “briefcase” messenger bag…

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51uTNCZsyOL.AA260.jpg
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This is the same one my husband carries his laptop in, but he refuses to put other stuff in it like his wallet, keys, etc. That’s what his “man bag coat” is for.

Sigh.

~Liza
 
Have you seen that Geico commercial? Geico lady thought it was a purse, then the wife chimes in and says it’s a European shoulder bag, and the guy says it’s a gift and hints at the wife.
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For the record, that’s an ad for Progressive, featuring the fetching Flo.

Anyway, as a guy who often carries a lot of stuff, a briefcase is my weapon of choice. I’m not a typical man by any means–I love to shop, I once sold Pampered Chef, I hate sports, and cars bore me–but I’ve got to draw the line someplace.

(In fact, last month I had my briefcase with me at an RCIA conference, and a woman friend and I were comparing carry bags; we had a contest to see who had the most worthless item. I won by having a compass.)
 
srlucado said:
Anyway, as a guy who often carries a lot of stuff, a briefcase is my weapon of choice. I’m not a typical man by any means–I love to shop, I once sold Pampered Chef, I hate sports, and cars bore me–but I’ve got to draw the line someplace.

(In fact, last month I had my briefcase with me at an RCIA conference, and a woman friend and I were comparing carry bags; we had a contest to see who had the most worthless item. I won by having a compass.)
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O.o
 
I just think of them as brief cases. I can’t LIVE without my big purse, so I don’t fault guys at all for needing a bag, too.
 
Some call it a “murse”. If you like it and it works for you, I see nothing wrong with it. My husband occasionally uses a messenger bag and I find it sexy.
 
I can’t speak for the OP, but sorry ladies, you’re not going to get this guy to carry a “man bag,” “murse,” or whatever else you want to call it. Brad Paisley was absolutely right when he sang “I’m Still a Guy.” Seriously.
 
BadTurkey said:
I can’t speak for the OP, but sorry ladies, you’re not going to get this guy to carry a “man bag,” “murse,” or whatever else you want to call it. Brad Paisley was absolutely right when he sang “I’m Still a Guy.” Seriously.
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Awww, is your manhood threatened or something if a woman says some guys look hot carrying a man bag? And seriously, nobody is forcing YOU do it anyways.
 
magickman said:
i have become a convert, not in the religious sense, rather a convert to carrying a man bag.

All right, you can stop laughing and jeering now. It is all about stuff. Lots and lots of stuff. Wallet, checkbook, calculator, small flashlight, phone, notepad, pens, compass, eyedrops, etc., etc. It is more stuff than i want to try to jam in my pockets. And pockets seem to be shrinking, even as stuff is waxing.

The man bag is sometimes pointedly called a purse, which must make it a gender issue, as in, “you have issues.”

i think my man bag is a practical solution to a common need for carrying capacity, but some others see it as unmasculine.

Out of my curiosity, i will ask the women here if they have opinions of the manbag
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no man bag… Ever, they are unmanly!!
 
BadTurkey said:
I can’t speak for the OP, but sorry ladies, you’re not going to get this guy to carry a “man bag,” “murse,” or whatever else you want to call it. Brad Paisley was absolutely right when he sang “I’m Still a Guy.” Seriously.
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Being practical makes you no less ‘a guy’.
 
PatriceA said:
Awww, is your manhood threatened or something if a woman says some guys look hot carrying a man bag? And seriously, nobody is forcing YOU do it anyways.
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I think you’re operating under the assumption that the sole purpose of what I decide to carry or not carry is to impress women.

Joking aside, this touches upon the larger issue of today’s society emasculating men.
 
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