Dear ladies, gay dudes and fashionistas. Bag.

[Stanley Burrell]

Alright. I've been wearing the same backpack for since-it-was-acceptable-to-wear-a-backpack. And now, well, my main superior sort of said, "Do you need this?" And showed me a shoulder-worn duffel bag. From the early 19th Century.

Alright, so I have no idea how this works. I need something that I can carry stuff in. The most important thing is that it doesn't look gay, but also doesn't look like I'm trying too hard.

And if we are heading towards the gay route of recommendation, I want something that absolutely screams, "OMG, Original Ray-Ban Wayfarers, you are just *too* retro, thilly."

And if we're going in the trying-too-hard direction, I require nothing but the latest in adamantium. Leather. Adamantium leather from a peacefully euthanized koala, that isn't really leather, but costs more than actual leathery adamantium ... and then I go around hovering a few feet above the ground in the lotus position like Dhalsim and drink wine while always steering the conversation to my advantage where I can boast about how I fondle my pet hybrid SUV that recycles its own CO2 emissions and shits them out of its tailpipe as non-puppy mill-raised seeing eye dogs. That are trained to recycle. And administer dog CPR.

[Back]

Be a man and carry everything in your pockets. Let loose the ball and chain man bag!

[AnticorRifling]

You shouldn't need to carry more than:

wallet
keys
sunglasses
cell phone
knife


I agree with Back on this one.

[Sean of the Thread]

Obviously I quit carrying a knife or gun in New York since they're a bunch of pussy liberals. I hate carrying shit at all in my pockets but...

Cell phone in cargo pocket.

Smokes in cargo pocket with lighter in the pack.

Sunglasses inside of shirt collar where barely visible (so I don't sit on that shit)

Money/ID/Bank cards solo wrapped in a rubber band in pocket.

/done deal

[Tordane]

You shouldn't need to carry more than:

wallet
keys
sunglasses
cell phone
knife




:yeahthat:

[ElvenFury]

http://www.buydear.com.cn/upload/200951518373454326.jpg

[IorakeWarhammer]

how about a briefcase?

but really any bag is fine for a dude as long as its not like a sparkly pink purse lmao. i think these days people dont really care

[Back]

http://lh4.googleusercontent.com/Hj1kCybI4Oslw70QKb481kAINp4xrt-QIn3UraiCDVkkmJgCvN8xuH_ZqSOovEiZycGopcPUWzL6HeuQq L6P0q7WxuG4SMZIu1hW0y3q1eDMrTtQO1PRYoCosNm8jCzxCgf mfOO6epmfqq3GF_WA2SaG

[upperguy]

It really depends on how much you plan on carrying around and such. Ogio and Oakley make some really nice bags, my Ogio has lasted through 4 years of school and travel and is only very slightly faded. Check out Zappos.com and see if you see something you like. If you plan on travelling a lot, they make a few duffel bags that have a zip-off 'daypack' which seems pretty nice.

Anyway, I agree with the pocket solution personally, but I literally only carry that list.

[Delias]

http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/bags/aaa5/

[Kitsun]

I like my timbuk2 HAL for work.

[mgoddess]

http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/bags/aaa5/
I have one of these and it's awesome as fuck. Seriously. I used it for two semesters of school and the only problem I had was that I was carrying around too much heavy shit in it, and my shoulders are weak.

[Celephais]

Obviously I quit carrying a knife or gun in New York since they're a bunch of pussy liberals. I hate carrying shit at all in my pockets but...

Cell phone in cargo pocket.

Smokes in cargo pocket with lighter in the pack.

Sunglasses inside of shirt collar where barely visible (so I don't sit on that shit)

Money/ID/Bank cards solo wrapped in a rubber band in pocket.

/done deal

Where do you keep your quarters?

[Delias]

Keeps a roll in his drawers.

[Kuyuk]

Where do you keep your quarters?

He doesnt have any, anymore. Silly.

[4a6c1]

The North Face Fausto is nice.

[Cephalopod]

The North Face Fausto is nice.

I kinda like that. Would a man look gay with that?

I'm just using an old, beat-up backpack right now, and considering something new, too. I carry around books and a ball-gag for my hypno-slaves.

[Tordane]

http://verydemotivational.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/129204023050801950.jpg

[Delias]

Oh, that reminds me... people often say "Hey, it's a satchel. Indiana Jones wore a satchel." He also wore a badass hat and carried a pistol and a whip to make up for how gay his satchel was.

[thefarmer]

You shouldn't need to carry more than:

wallet
keys
sunglasses
cell phone
knife


I agree with Back on this one.

I wish this is all I had to carry though. I've actually stopped carrying a knife these days (which is a pity because I had this sweet folding ceramic knife). You get real funny looks from the other parents in the play area when you open one up and start to cut apart a mcdonalds happy meal cheeseburger..

What I carry now ..

wallet
keys
cell phone
Appointment book - Because I can't stand the ones on cellphones
Meds
BP machine
Laptop (depending on where I go)
Notepad/pens
Assorted emergency baby stuffs
(When the wife's not around and we go out the baby shiz doubles)

There's no way I could carry all this shit on my person. Generally I just go down to the Gap and pick up whatever messenger bag they have that's on sale. The one I got now is a plain grey canvas I got for $10 bucks.

[Gan]

Casual:
Wallet (back pocket or cargo pocket)
iPhone (front pocket or cargo pocket)
Keys (front pocket)

Business attire:
Wallet (back pocket)
iPhone (in hand or in front pocket)
Keys (front pocket - opposite phone)
Business Card Holder (breast pocket)
Pen (Mont Blanc) (breast pocket)
Rarely if ever do I carry a briefcase, and its a soft sided one if I need it.

You guys carry too much shit.

[Delias]

Wallet in my right pocket. Keys in my left pocket. If I bring a cell phone, left pocket with keys. If I am wearing my sunglasses, they go in my shirt pocket if I take them off.

When I go to work I take my briefcase which contains my laptop and an assortment of techno gadgetry.

[Buckwheet]

Alright I guess I will take a shot...

For day to day pretty much what everyone else said, and you didn't say if this was for work or school or what, nor how much you want to spend nor how you dress when you use it.

http://www.brooksbrothers.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=1&Section_Id=469&Product_Id=1390080&Parent_Id=228&default_color=DARK-BROWN&sort_by=&sectioncolor=&sectionsize=

That is a good starting point for a simple shoulder bag for going to and from the office if you have to dress in slacks/shirt up through a suit.

If like me you are a jeans kind of guy to work I think these briefcases are great in their look and feel. Much more casual.

http://www.saddlebackleather.com/categories/79

[peam]

http://www.saddlebackleather.com/

Buckwheet's right on target.

I managed to win one of those fuckers from a website. Their products are impressive.

[Asile]

I can't speak about any of these bags specifically, since I don't own one nor does anyone I know, but the company carries very high quality items, so I'd trust them if you like the style. But it depends on your budget and just what you need.

Men's Bags from Levenger (http://www.levenger.com/PAGETEMPLATES/NAVIGATION/Products.asp?Params=category=11-994|level=2-3)

[Buckwheet]

http://www.saddlebackleather.com/

Buckwheet's right on target.

I managed to win one of those fuckers from a website. Their products are impressive.

How long have you had yours? What color? And I hope you are a bit hard on it. Mine is damn sexy. I got it for 50% off due to one of their "specials". But I would pay full price in a minute if I needed another.

Happen to have any pics of the "aging"?

And do you use any kinds of leather oils on it?

[Back]

Careful guys... talking about oiling up your bags and being hard on your briefs is going to get Anticor all excited.

[Stanley Burrell]

Alright I guess I will take a shot...

For day to day pretty much what everyone else said, and you didn't say if this was for work or school or what, nor how much you want to spend nor how you dress when you use it.

http://www.brooksbrothers.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=1&Section_Id=469&Product_Id=1390080&Parent_Id=228&default_color=DARK-BROWN&sort_by=&sectioncolor=&sectionsize=

That is a good starting point for a simple shoulder bag for going to and from the office if you have to dress in slacks/shirt up through a suit.

If like me you are a jeans kind of guy to work I think these briefcases are great in their look and feel. Much more casual.

http://www.saddlebackleather.com/categories/79

My bad, my backpack was for school. It is not ... what's a good word? Uh, conducive to my work environment.

My office environment is sort of "You can wear jeans, no problem, they just need to be at least $300 dollars. Stonewashed by Tibetan sweatshop monks. And still have the price label on them."

I carry everything in my pockets, plus I have a sort of mandatory belt the Department issued me that allows me to carry around things instead of having to reach in my pocket for a knife. So that's covered.

What isn't covered are certain books/manuals/dead trees and folders that, if I somehow managed to somehow stuff in my pocket, purposely, I should probably be kicked to death by rabbits.

I like the Brooks Bro.'s bag, but I also don't want to one-up any of my COs' bags. Hmmm. This is a lot to think about.


Obviously I quit carrying a knife or gun in New York since they're a bunch of pussy liberals. I hate carrying shit at all in my pockets.

My PPNs are blank in the system. That is because I (like everyone employed in my workplace) have a comment section on a certain system where the word "voluntary" appears. Our renewal dates are 000000/The year "U" ...

What I just posted has. Nothing. To. Do. With. Bags...

...but, lol: The Year U. That would be, like, a good book or movie title. Word.

Right. Sorry: Bags.

[Stry]

May I recommend the following...

http://photos.posh24.com/p/347513/l/shia_labeouf/shia_labeouf_transforms_into_paper_bag_man.jpg

[thefarmer]

May I recommend the following...

http://photos.posh24.com/p/347513/l/shia_labeouf/shia_labeouf_transforms_into_paper_bag_man.jpg

Stan would be THE MAN with a butterfly Harley shirt!

[Stanley Burrell]

Butterfly...



Harley?

[Gnome Rage]

PB&J Pouch? (http://www.fredflare.com/customer/product.php?productid=5626&cat=252)

Personally; I think everything you need can fit in a sandwich... or a hamburger... or a bacon wallet...

[peam]

How long have you had yours? What color? And I hope you are a bit hard on it. Mine is damn sexy. I got it for 50% off due to one of their "specials". But I would pay full price in a minute if I needed another.

Happen to have any pics of the "aging"?

And do you use any kinds of leather oils on it?

Ended up hocking it on eBay during a financial pinch.

I've regretted it ever since, but the need was valid.

My wife is purchasing one for me when I graduate and/or land my first teaching job.

[Buckwheet]

Ah thats too bad. I have only had mine a short time and wanted to see one aged a bit.

Oh well.

[Celephais]

PB&J Pouch? (http://www.fredflare.com/customer/product.php?productid=5626&cat=252)

Personally; I think everything you need can fit in a sandwich... or a hamburger... or a bacon wallet...

Bacon wallets are something completely different ... and some bacon wallets hold more than others.

[Gnome Rage]

Bacon wallets are something completely different ... and some bacon wallets hold more than others.

I think they make a lot of things to look like bacon now... They have bacon gum and bacon band-aids and bacon purses and so on and so forth...

I really like the peanut butter and jelly bag...

[Stanley Burrell]

Bacon wallets are something completely different ... and some bacon wallets hold more than others.

I think they make a lot of things to look like bacon now... They have bacon gum and bacon band-aids and bacon purses and so on and so forth...

I really like the peanut butter and jelly bag...

Carry on.

[Drisco]

Jesus Christ. So concerned about not looking to feminine, you go the hate on for women.

But if you want to look as manly as possible get this one that has the army colors. You can't go wrong with that.

I personally like

http://www.charactersntoons.com/images/backpack-spiderman-amazing.jpg

[AnticorRifling]

This is what I carry my laptop in, I use the carry handle I'm not hiking thru the damn woods so I don't put it on my back. (People that wear the back straps for just daily walking irk me for some odd reason but hey I've got a lot of odd irks)

http://www.ebags.com/product/kenneth-cole-reaction-business-and-luggage/double-gusset-computer-backpack/142258?productid=1367424&sourceID=GOOGFEED&CAWELAID=395251760

[Gan]

This is what I carry my laptop in, I use the carry handle I'm not hiking thru the damn woods so I don't put it on my back. (People that wear the back straps for just daily walking irk me for some odd reason but hey I've got a lot of odd irks)

http://www.ebags.com/product/kenneth-cole-reaction-business-and-luggage/double-gusset-computer-backpack/142258?productid=1367424&sourceID=GOOGFEED&CAWELAID=395251760

Without the backstraps being used, it looks like a big fucking purse.

[AnticorRifling]

I am not an asian tourist needing to carry it on my back with my hands in the straps so when I'm walking around my arms look like I'm doing the damn chicken dance.

[Gan]

Do the one shoulder shrug carry.

I would seriously laugh if I saw you with the backpack on both arms walking around in the city in professional attire. (unless you had on a short sleeve shirt with a tie and pocket protectors)

Then I would die laughing.

[Gan]

Google image is failing me at the moment for a depiction. :(

[Parkbandit]

http://botropolis.com/wp-content/uploads/ab2b_r2d2_plush_backpack_onback.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4OYGjUrdllo/SpltzUxYfJI/AAAAAAAAboA/B5mKSxlxRVM/s400/Marvel_Spider_Man-Back_Pack.jpg

I don't use a backpack.. I have a toolbag and a tool belt. If I need something carried for leisure.. I use my wife and 2 kids.

[Gnome Rage]

This is all I carry (http://s7isorigin3.scene7.com/is/image/VeraBradley/10489032)

Unless I'm bringing my computer somewhere... which is rare, and even then I use a shoulder bag. Anything else I carry in my hands or my pockets... I could lend you my only purse if you want, its tan with a huge blue logo for The Weather Channel...

pretty sick if you ask me.

[Drisco]

Guys she is cute. Can we keep her?

[Gan]

This is all I carry (http://s7isorigin3.scene7.com/is/image/VeraBradley/10489032)

Unless I'm bringing my computer somewhere... which is rare, and even then I use a shoulder bag. Anything else I carry in my hands or my pockets... I could lend you my only purse if you want, its tan with a huge blue logo for The Weather Channel...

pretty sick if you ask me.

Yea, my wife is completely addicted to Vera Bradley. She could open up her own shop with all the VB shit she has.

[Gnome Rage]

Yea, my wife is completely addicted to Vera Bradley. She could open up her own shop with all the VB shit she has.

I just a have the wristlet and my computer bag. Both of which were birthday presents. So I don't feel bad about owning them.

[Anebriated]

Be a man and carry everything in your pockets. Let loose the ball and chain man bag!

This thread was over when backlash of all people said man up and carry it in your pockets.

Of course you could always go the fanny pack route...

http://tinyurl.com/3xbemfy

[Gnome Rage]

Who doesn't love MURSES.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GszgG-UZh5w/Rrm4Ze4GWSI/AAAAAAAAAEw/Et5uQAl0Wiw/s400/manpurse.jpg

[Back]

Heh, I actually use one for my laptop at the moment. Its a lightweight canvas Kensington Laptop bag I found stashed away somewhere. Currently it holds:

Laptop, charging cord, earbud headphones, USB speakers, the book “Wine for Dummies”, pencil, small Moleskine graph paper notebook, and a small French phrase book.

You remove a voluminous black canvas Kensington laptop bag from off your shoulder.

You carefully inspect your voluminous black canvas Kensington laptop bag.

You estimate that a voluminous black canvas Kensington laptop bag can store a medium-sized amount with enough space for any number of items.

You determine that you could wear the bag, over your shoulder. The bag appears to serve some purpose.

It looks like this item has been mainly crafted out of canvas.

[Sean of the Thread]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUJ36nFdOyg

[Stanley Burrell]

I like one of the PMs someone sent me with a type of Louis Vuitton antique leather briefcase. I think once the Department decides to either keep me in their units or relocate me, I'll pick it (or something similar) up.

And the bacon wallet.

[Gnome Rage]

The bacon wallet is the shit... the real one... not the wallet of innuendo.

[peam]

, small Moleskine graph paper notebook,

Are so awesome.

I have a filthy habit of buying them and never using them.