Honest thoughts on a "man purse"

[Anonymous]

We are traveling soon and I thought a little shoulder bag for my adult son would help him keep his things together (phone, wallet, money, etc) but I am worried it will look like he is carrying a purse. I am thinking of something like this.

https://www.fjallraven.com/us/en-us/bags-gear/backpacks-bags/travel-bags/high-coast-pocket?_t_q=&_t_hit.id=Luminos_Storefront_Web_Features_Catalog_Product_Domain_CommonProduct/CatalogContent_8b04cf82-1b5f-45c4-a479-8daadb32411f_en-US&_t_hit.pos=14&_t_tags=andquerymatch%2clanguage%3aen%2csiteid%3a162d49d9-f0ac-4d2d-a110-e8143f6ca828&v=F23226%3a%3a7323450680107



Do you think it looks too much like a purse? Have you seen a man with something like this? I asked my son and he said he would be ok with it, but IDK if it's a good idea or not.

[Anonymous]

I use one daily (male), but I’ve lived in europe for years.

These are the two I have:

https://www.tumi.com/p/pocket-bag-small-01173451041/

https://www.tumi.com/c/bags/crossbody-bags/

When I’m back in the us, I kept using it because it’s way too convinient.

I’ve never had comments made - women or men

But I also don’t interact with philistines

[Anonymous]

Does your son really need this? Ask him if you can. Men used to need big wallets but since many people use their phone as a wallet, fewer do.

[Anonymous]

🤮

[Anonymous]

I like something like this but less expensive

https://www.dior.com/en_us/fashion/products/1ADPO033LAC_H00N_TU-mini-gallop-bag-with-strap?&loopcd=COg%7Cc%7Cg%7C1ADPO033LAC_H00N_TU%7C138971458447&gclid=EAIaIQobChMItab2hYDi_gIV6c3jBx0CJQ2WEAQYASABEgK4avD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

[Anonymous]

It’s fine but if he’s an adult wouldn’t he want to pick out his own bag?

[Anonymous]

Just get a “messenger bag” and you’re good.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just get a “messenger bag” and you’re good.

This. Messenger bag. Or even just a super simple, basic, not-large backpack.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We are traveling soon and I thought a little shoulder bag for my adult son would help him keep his things together (phone, wallet, money, etc) but I am worried it will look like he is carrying a purse. I am thinking of something like this.

https://www.fjallraven.com/us/en-us/bags-gear/backpacks-bags/travel-bags/high-coast-pocket?_t_q=&_t_hit.id=Luminos_Storefront_Web_Features_Catalog_Product_Domain_CommonProduct/CatalogContent_8b04cf82-1b5f-45c4-a479-8daadb32411f_en-US&_t_hit.pos=14&_t_tags=andquerymatch%2clanguage%3aen%2csiteid%3a162d49d9-f0ac-4d2d-a110-e8143f6ca828&v=F23226%3a%3a7323450680107



Do you think it looks too much like a purse? Have you seen a man with something like this? I asked my son and he said he would be ok with it, but IDK if it's a good idea or not.

Hard no on a "murse".

How old is this kid?

You're son was being kind and didn't want to hurt your feelings. If thought a murse would be useful, he would have bought one for his self already or would have asked for one unprompted.

If he really, really wants a murse, he'll buy his own.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just get a “messenger bag” and you’re good.

A messenger is very different - that’s for going to work/school

A crossbody can be used by men going to the market, going out on a date, meandering the city, chillaxing

Look up French / Italian drip

Op your son will be ahead of the curve

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We are traveling soon and I thought a little shoulder bag for my adult son would help him keep his things together (phone, wallet, money, etc) but I am worried it will look like he is carrying a purse. I am thinking of something like this.

https://www.fjallraven.com/us/en-us/bags-gear/backpacks-bags/travel-bags/high-coast-pocket?_t_q=&_t_hit.id=Luminos_Storefront_Web_Features_Catalog_Product_Domain_CommonProduct/CatalogContent_8b04cf82-1b5f-45c4-a479-8daadb32411f_en-US&_t_hit.pos=14&_t_tags=andquerymatch%2clanguage%3aen%2csiteid%3a162d49d9-f0ac-4d2d-a110-e8143f6ca828&v=F23226%3a%3a7323450680107



Do you think it looks too much like a purse? Have you seen a man with something like this? I asked my son and he said he would be ok with it, but IDK if it's a good idea or not.

This is great. He will like it. Anyone under 30 doesn’t give a hood what it looks like but no, it does not look like a man purse.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just get a “messenger bag” and you’re good.

A messenger is very different - that’s for going to work/school

A crossbody can be used by men going to the market, going out on a date, meandering the city, chillaxing

Look up French / Italian drip

Op your son will be ahead of the curve

lol, that's a curve that's just not happening in the US.

[Anonymous]

Man purses are so ugly. All of them.

[Anonymous]

We used this Adidas sling bag on vacation recently.

Everyone was okay with carrying it, maybe because it's shaped like a little backpack and not a purse.

I still use it for convenience and DH when biking.

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/adidas-originals-utility-sling-2-backpack/6292229

[Anonymous]

How old is this adult son?