Honest thoughts on a "man purse"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: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

This is good.

[Anonymous]

Go for the outdoorsy vibe for look and branding — the antidote to the murse curse.

https://packhacker.com/travel-gear/patagonia/atom-sling/

I have one of these but only use it when it’s too warm for a vest or jacket, and always use the vest/jacket pockets instead in cooler weather. I find that pockets are easier to use than any bag — it’s just that I often need to carry more stuff (thick wallet/keys/phone/bandana/sunscreen, even tablet+charger) than I can stuff into shirt pockets + pants pockets.

[Anonymous]

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

Me again. Here’s what I’d get for a teen boy:

https://www.timbuk2.com/products/1107-micro-classic-messenger-bag?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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

Me again. Here’s what I’d get for a teen boy:

https://www.timbuk2.com/products/1107-micro-classic-messenger-bag?

That is to say, for an adult son, you may want to look a bit more upscale. But if he’s an adult, why are you considering getting him a murse? Some men are into it and others aren’t, I wouldn’t buy it without discussion it with the person.

[Anonymous]

Men like to carry things like chargers and cables, maybe a bottle of water, umbrella or even a. Tablet or switch. So nothing too small.

[Anonymous]

I travel all of the time and have never needed a bag. Why do people feel they need all of this stuff. Shocked at the number of day packs I see in tourist carrying in European cities.

I have my phone with a magnetic a wallet case.
Cloth wipe for my glasses, in which I wrap twi camera lenses for my phone
Prescriptions
Two small power banks.

Depending on where we are I may bring Matador droplet stuff sack in case we buy several small things or go to a market.

I don’t really see what else you may need.

[Anonymous]

What grown man carries a switch while sightseeing?? Or tablet?

Lots of men don't bother with umbrellas.

[Anonymous]

Y'all are a ridiculous bunch of pearl clutchers.

OP, it's fine. I see guys carrying these types of bags around all the time and don't think twice.

The link isn't a purse per se, but I also think it's fine if a man wants to carry a purse around. Who effin cares in this day and age?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What grown man carries a switch while sightseeing?? Or tablet?

Lots of men don't bother with umbrellas.

Op did not mention sight seeing

I’m 100% sure the “phone and battery pack” carrying dude is cribbing off his DW or GF’s purse, or just spends frivolously on water, etc when out of the house.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What grown man carries a switch while sightseeing?? Or tablet?

Lots of men don't bother with umbrellas.

Op did not mention sight seeing

I’m 100% sure the “phone and battery pack” carrying dude is cribbing off his DW or GF’s purse, or just spends frivolously on water, etc when out of the house.

No need to “crib” off wife’s purse, and when traveling she rarely it ever carries a purse.
Spending frivolously on water? Have no idea why you would assume that. I also don’t understand people obsession with carrying a water bottle everywhere. And what are you doing after you go through the first 16-24 oz of water in your magical bottle.

[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 stuff is pretty popular in europe these days. Over here, its mostly girls wearing fanny packs cross-body, but plenty of guys in europe do as well

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What grown man carries a switch while sightseeing?? Or tablet?

Lots of men don't bother with umbrellas.

Op did not mention sight seeing

I’m 100% sure the “phone and battery pack” carrying dude is cribbing off his DW or GF’s purse, or just spends frivolously on water, etc when out of the house.

No need to “crib” off wife’s purse, and when traveling she rarely it ever carries a purse.
Spending frivolously on water? Have no idea why you would assume that. I also don’t understand people obsession with carrying a water bottle everywhere. And what are you doing after you go through the first 16-24 oz of water in your magical bottle.

NP,
We found a water fountain. Even water from a bathroom tap, whe pressed on a hot day with no store in sight.

[Anonymous]

I really wish it would be more acceptable for men to use these. Now that my husband finally has a 'satchel' (leather and rugged as hell) I don't have to carry all his extra crap in my purse when we are out walking around. There are some really beautiful leather ones out there, OP - check Etsy as well.

[Anonymous]

My son carries a lightweight canvas messenger bag he picked out from Amazon. DH uses a slim Chrome messenger bag. I get to put my things in with theirs. It’s a nice change of pace when we’re out all day walking.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I really wish it would be more acceptable for men to use these. Now that my husband finally has a 'satchel' (leather and rugged as hell) I don't have to carry all his extra crap in my purse when we are out walking around. There are some really beautiful leather ones out there, OP - check Etsy as well.

Or get a husband that doesn’t carry around a bunch of useless crap.