I used to just put my stuff into the little pockets in my bag, but have since switched to sort of a pouch which was designed for a phone, but fits everything I need. But where do you put your stuff if you don’t have a bag to put the pouch in? I envy woman for being able to walk around with a bag the size of a phone without looking stupid. Do you always carry a backpack? Or do you put your stuff somewhere else?
I envy woman for being able to walk around with a bag the size of a phone without looking stupid.
Bruh stop caring what people think and carry a bag if you want.
I’ll never understand why guys bitch about not being able to do something because it’s not perceived as “manly”.
If you’re secure in your own masculinity then you wouldn’t give two shits what other people thought about carrying a bag, what you drive, what kind of dog you have, or any of that stuff.
Don’t worry about projecting the appearance of a confident man. And just be confident in yourself bro.
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About 10 years ago I decided to embrace the idea of the man-bag, I found a handmade leather multi-compartment satchel exactly the right size at a craft-market in Hobart, Tasmania (almost exactly like this one https://kentsaddlery.com.au/products/handbag-henk-berg-solid-leather-small-16x17cm/). I don’t use it every day (I usually have everything in a backpack) but I carry it on weekends and days when I don’t take my backpack. I once had a coworker approach me and she asked where I got it because she wants to buy a nice mens bag exactly like it for her husband.
Trying to project confidence by conforming to anything sure is 3D chess
I backpack it. Mines not exactly huge, but it’s enough, and easy to lug around. If you hunt around, you can find some fun ones. I picked up mine from a metaphysical shop.
They can also be a fun way to express yourself a little, hang things from the zippers(I have a Sword-mode Kirby on one of mine), pins.
Every option is a compromise.
If you’re slender and wear pants that are fitted (not baggy) it’s challenging. Bigger guys with loose fit pants can get a surprising amount in the naturally larger pockets.
A courier bag AKA messenger bag is the man’s version of a purse, and is certainly an acceptable option. It is annoying to carry all day and keep up with. But you won’t have the weird-looking pocket bulges. They come in myriad sizes and designs.
There’s the “utility belt” thing where you clip a phone holster to your belt. They also make pouches for this. I think one or the other is “OK” but definitely wouldn’t do both. You’ll end up looking like Batman or a police officer. Things clipped to my belt are annoying to me, but some guys do it every day and it works fine for them.
Some guys wear vests with lots of pockets. A select few can actually pull this off, but, it’s going to look dorky 95% of the time, IMHO.
Windbreaker or light jacket with pockets is another good option. But in the summer, not always ideal.
You’ll end up looking like Batman or a police officer.
the word you are looking for is clown. you’ll end up looking like a clown 😆
I settled into just having a messenger bag, but I experimented with “runner belts,” which are basically the offspring of fanny packs and yoga pants. They’re inconvenient normally, but AMAZING for amusement parks.
Interesting, never heard of runner belts. Makes sense that they would sell something like that. Runners need to carry stuff, too. Thanks for mentioning it.
I want a bandolier.
If it’s good enough for Chewbacca, who am I to argue?
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I have an OG ThinkGeek Bag of Holding. They Kickstarter’d another production run.
I have the same one. Seems premature to make more, mine still has another decade or two in it
My original strap broke, the magnet clasp on the body-facing side rubbed through the fabric, and there are wear-and-tear holes on the bottom of the outermost pouch. And then there’s the beer and coffee stains.
🎵 I don’t take 🎶 good care of my things 🎵
Most of it in my front left pocket. Other things like phone and earphones in my front right pocket. Everything else (laptop, eReader, cables, power banks, chargers, cameras, batteries and a lot more) in my backpack.
there are various types and sizes of bags. there are small two/one shoulder backpacks. there are messenger bags. there are cargo pants.
I envy woman for being able to walk around with a bag the size of a phone without looking stupid.
I picked up an Alpaka Hub pouch to carry all my stuff. Absolutely perfect size for me. I’ve got 3 of their products in different sizes and this is my current favourite.
https://alpakagear.com/products/hub-pouch?variant=42192830824610
I backpack it everywhere. I love boundary supply, but they’re expensive and lord almighty are they slow to ship…
That being said, I EDC a Prima system as it also hadles my laptops and camera gear which travels with me frequently. I’ve just added one of their bottle carriers to the shoulder strap and I’ve got another one to install…
In addition to the backpack, I’ve moved to pants with plenty of pockets. I live in 5.11 cargos (pants or shorts) and even wear the 5.11 tactical jeans which have an extra pair of pockets (usually for ammo. I use them for wallet and phone…)
