Will you wear a man purse?

[Brew]

Originally Posted by Blansky

This guy seems to have a "look".

Moobs instead of a murse?



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[Blansky]

We had this same thread a few months back and it in most cases brings out the same cringe factor to men. Which is strange because back in the middle ages men carried the purses on their belt.

Not to be too graphic but one has to wonder why it causes such testicle shrinkage to see, or imagine ourselves with a purse, man bag, etc.

We can all do a backpack over the shoulder, or a document size leather bag or even a fanny pack (when it was in style) but if it's a PURSE we run like hell screaming to the nearest biker bar to order 2 shots of Jack Daniels to reclaim our manhood.

We are kinda strange. It's just a bag that hold stuff.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by daveathall

I agree with this.

[RTG]

Originally Posted by Blansky

We had this same thread a few months back and it in most cases brings out the same cringe factor to men. Which is strange because back in the middle ages men carried the purses on their belt.

Not to be too graphic but one has to wonder why it causes such testicle shrinkage to see, or imagine ourselves with a purse, man bag, etc.

We can all do a backpack over the shoulder, or a document size leather bag or even a fanny pack (when it was in style) but if it's a PURSE we run like hell screaming to the nearest biker bar to order 2 shots of Jack Daniels to reclaim our manhood.

We are kinda strange. It's just a bag that hold stuff.

I’m so secure I wear a pink gold watch! Women need a purse to carry tampons, lipstick and because those tight pants don’t actually have pockets. I don’t need one. If I need to carry important crap (like death star plans, or booze) then I want a breifcase or something that can be weaponized and used as a PDW. That’s Personal Defense Weapon for you purse wearers

PS I’m giving Fat Ninja a pass because a Ninja has to blend into his surroundings and still carry cool ninja stuff like throwing stars and glass packed smoke bomb things.

[218225]

This is as small as I Will go.....




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[JebM]

You don’t wear a man purse it wears you.


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[jatco]

I use one all the time when going out or traveling and still have and use the one my wife bought for me while in Paris in 1984.
I'd be lost without it.

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by jatco

I use one all the time when going out or traveling and still have and use the one my wife bought for me while in Paris in 1984.
I'd be lost without it.

Your wife bought u a man purse?

[cajunron]

Originally Posted by Blansky

We had this same thread a few months back and it in most cases brings out the same cringe factor to men. Which is strange because back in the middle ages men carried the purses on their belt.

Not to be too graphic but one has to wonder why it causes such testicle shrinkage to see, or imagine ourselves with a purse, man bag, etc.

We can all do a backpack over the shoulder, or a document size leather bag or even a fanny pack (when it was in style) but if it's a PURSE we run like hell screaming to the nearest biker bar to order 2 shots of Jack Daniels to reclaim our manhood.

We are kinda strange. It's just a bag that hold stuff.

IMHO, I think it is a mentality that's instilled at a young age. You either have parents that teach a philosophy that it's okay to embrace things that are effeminate or parents who teach their sons it's wrong to like 'girly' things. I feel like neither is wrong, and it should be an individuals' choice to make that decision.

[Patton250]

Originally Posted by RTG

I’m so secure I wear a pink gold watch! Women need a purse to carry tampons, lipstick and because those tight pants don’t actually have pockets. I don’t need one. If I need to carry important crap (like death star plans, or booze) then I want a breifcase or something that can be weaponized and used as a PDW. That’s Personal Defense Weapon for you purse wearers

PS I’m giving Fat Ninja a pass because a Ninja has to blend into his surroundings and still carry cool ninja stuff like throwing stars and glass packed smoke bomb things.

Best post for the entire first quarter of TRF. Plus I’m quite confident he has no idea what you’re talking about and if you made him to understand he would disagree with you anyway.

PDW!!!! Total awesomeness.

Besides you’re right about just using a briefcase or even a backpack for a man.

[Blansky]

Originally Posted by cajunron

IMHO, I think it is a mentality that's instilled at a young age. You either have parents that teach a philosophy that it's okay to embrace things that are effeminate or parents who teach their sons it's wrong to like 'girly' things. I feel like neither is wrong, and it should be an individuals' choice to make that decision.

Obviously you are probably correct.

But it still begs the question, why is carrying something that holds your stuff considered effeminate?

If you carry a backpack over your shoulder you're fine but if you carry a leather bag in your hand, you're effeminate?

That was my point. Just seems strange we differentiate it.

[dba]

Not in this or any other world

[RTG]

Originally Posted by Patton250

Best post for the entire first quarter of TRF. Plus I’m quite confident he has no idea what you’re talking about and if you made him to understand he would disagree with you anyway.

PDW!!!! Total awesomeness.

Besides you’re right about just using a briefcase or even a backpack for a man.

I knew we would end up friends

[TK-710]

I have the full size recon in chocolate leather I use at work now that I’m in a suit everyday. The smaller ones might pass as a purse but the full size is clearly a messenger. I don’t carry a whip like Indiana Jones but I do usually carry an extra set of cuffs, extra magazines, second tourniquet, quikclot, extra batteries and a backup flashlight. Plus a power bar, notebook an extra pens. Fits all that and more. If I’m not is a suit and tie I carry a backpack from Defy (bucktown canvas), London Bridge Trading(day pack or 3day), or GoRuck (GR1 or GR2, built in USA version, vet owned business) depending on my needs.

All my bags are handmade in the US and are indestructible. I doubt any of the fashion brands could hold up to the abuse these bags go through.

If someone wants to call it a purse I really couldn’t care less. After over a decade in the military and in LE I live by the principle it’s better to have and not need than need and not have. If I need to shove that $#!+in a purse I’ll do it.

[jatco]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Your wife bought u a man purse?

Yup.!
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How else can you carry all that stuff...? -

[Blansky]

Originally Posted by Patton250

Best post for the entire first quarter of TRF. Plus I’m quite confident he has no idea what you’re talking about and if you made him to understand he would disagree with you anyway.

PDW!!!! Total awesomeness.

Besides you’re right about just using a briefcase or even a backpack for a man.

So don't be this guy?

George S. Patton, Jr. starting school, 1897.

[Patton250]

Originally Posted by jatco

Yup.!
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How else can you carry all that stuff...? -

OK let’s talk reality here shall we?

Billions of men carry those few things in their pockets. You’re using it as an excuse to have the bag. You just want the bag. It’s all good. After all it’s a satchel not a purse.

[Patton250]

Originally Posted by Blansky

So don't be this guy?

George S. Patton, Jr. starting school, 1897.

Nice try. I’d be willing to bet an awful lot that you wouldn’t like George S Patton in real life.

[Blansky]

Originally Posted by Patton250

Nice try. I’d be willing to bet an awful lot that you wouldn’t like George S Patton in real life.

I like a lot of people in real life. Probably even you.

People who I disagree with I often like even more. I always say I rarely learn anything from people I agree with.

Moving on.

[ras47]

Originally Posted by Blansky

This guy seems to have a "look".

I believe the technical term for that look is "hipster douchebag." Just sayin'...

[Rebel]

No.

[BisonHead]

I use a Brady Aerial trout bag when i am travelling. Great bag, bought an insert that replaces the waterproof liner. Press studs right in.

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[037]

I voted no only because I don't have that much stuff to carry. Pockets usually do the trick.

[CamSLC]

I rarely carry more than a cell phone and a small wallet. I do like the laptop bag you ended up with.

[ras47]

If I need to tote a bunch of stuff I use either a messenger bag or a gym bag. If I'm making a real foray I'll pack a backpack.

No merse. They don't even look right on a Frenchman, and those dudes get away with a lot. Like berets.

No fanny pack. Unless you're a U.S. Marine on deployment, just don't. And even then, he'd better be an NCO.

[HogwldFLTR]

I own one from Coach; I use it sparingly when I need to carry extra stuff!!!

[EndlessEight]

Originally Posted by superdog

All this travel is killing me tho.

Was in LA all last week.

Back and forth from time zones messes with my equilibrium.

Wife was in Thousand Oaks CA at her company’s HQ Sunday through Wednesday. Flew back to NJ.

Then Saturday we flew to SFO and then SFO to UGG. In Maui now.

Then when we get back she has to fly to Nashville, Denver, and Florida.

Pharmaceutical life.


Edit: To Fat Ninja: I think you could pull it off. You seem to have an eclectic taste. For me, absolutely would not consider.

Seems to be a Euro fad that keeps trying to happen and can’t get off the ground here.

Was at NY Jets training camp this past summer at Atlantic Health. Guy walks through the VIP section rocking an LV man purse.

It was an absolute sideshow.

[zengineer]

Originally Posted by Blansky

...
But it still begs the question, why is carrying something that holds your stuff considered effeminate?...

Exhibit A:







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[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by Blansky

Obviously you are probably correct.

But it still begs the question, why is carrying something that holds your stuff considered effeminate?

If you carry a backpack over your shoulder you're fine but if you carry a leather bag in your hand, you're effeminate?

That was my point. Just seems strange we differentiate it.

Originally Posted by zengineer

Exhibit A:







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That's a briefcase; it doen't count as a man purse!!! I've never been considered effeminate so I don't care what others feel about it. Totally secure in who I am. Maybe I'll be considered European.

[jatco]

Originally Posted by Patton250

OK let’s talk reality here shall we?

Billions of men carry those few things in their pockets. You’re using it as an excuse to have the bag. You just want the bag. It’s all good. After all it’s a satchel not a purse.

Call it what you may .. but there's no way I'm carrying all that I carry in my pockets. It would look ridiculous and be most uncomfortable with bulging pockets.
I'm not wearing 'cargo pants', ya know.!