The Man bag
Why a 'man bag'
Honestly I have no idea, I originally started this lens as page 2 of The Dad Bag. I thought maybe I could figure something out to make it for guys in general, which I hope has worked. (any suggestions?)
As to what a guy would use a bag for .. I have no idea! Other than Keys & cell phone. There are those that I can understand would have need for something, like those that take train or bus to work so you need to have something but aside from that & the list below I have not a foggy, can any of you men enlighten me on this?
As to Gerard Butler in this picture... The man needs to loosen the should strap a bit! (or well at least in the Right hand pic, it looks higher up to me. I've also seen Sam Worthington in a picture with one as well.
I will include a link to a list of the suggested styles at the end of the article
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Which is the right one for you
I also have a tip for you, like us ladies with our purses if you are small & carrying around a (bulky) messenger bag it looks more like the bag has you for the luggage. If you are tall or 'big' and use something smaller it will look equally odd. (along the lines of looking like you ahv a cosmetc bag.
If you are tall and lean or average hight & muscular you can pretty much use whatever. Well just not what Hugh Jackman is using below! (I think he raided his wife's purses because that CAN'T be a man bag!)
My opinion (not that it matters) on the man's 'clutch' is a don't unless it's really masculine looking. (Think along the lines of destressed leather, like an old shaving kit or looks like a pilot's jacket.
Man bags - Messenger bags
Does your man work or live in a big city or maybe he's going on a trip? Maybe he uses a briefcase that maybe has a few too many miles on it? (If it's a family heirloom use it to store important papers & try one of these messenger bags)
Great for artists and anyone who works in a big city esp. if they have to take public transportation.
Honestly if its one of the smaller bags below the messenger ones, What DO you guys put in them besides your cell & mobile?
What would you guys use a man bag for?
Cell phone
tablet
laptop (if messenger bag)
electric chargable razor
comb
Keys
business items
(sun) Glasses
Business cards/holder
ipod
mmm What else can guys carry in their 'man bag'
How to wear it
The Dos & Don'ts! - click the pic to find out what's what
Click thumbnail to view full-sizeDay packs & Travel
These are the best kind of Shave/travel bag styles to use as a homemade gift basket plus I've seen some guys use it as a 'man bag'
Ever heard of Kipling? The brand that has that little gorilla keychain on it? Well take it from me, the brand is great! The bags are quality nylon, well stiched and even better a heavy duty zipper. with the amount I have stashed in mine over the years (I've had it since the 90's) I think I can say it still looks like new. If it starts to get a bit grungy.. just throw it in the wash! As for styles for guys.. here is a list of styles I found to recommend for you to check out
KIPLING RIDGE MENS BP2004-205
Kipling Hiker Expandable Backpack
-----these I'm not 100% on the style for you guys---
Kipling Kichirou-Plus
Kipling Alicia
What should you include in your man bag? some suggestions for you via Amazon.com Widgets
A Shave or Toiletry Bag Is Good Too
Gift baskets
why should the family or us ladies always get the gift baskets of food and such?
Get one for the man (or men) in your life! If you don't like the ones here... I'll give you some ideas of putting one of your own together..Oh & it doesn't HAVE to be in a basket!
What can you make the 'basket' from...
*a messenger bag, or
*mens brown (real or faux) leather toiletry bag
* or if you have a new baby... I have the PERFECT thing for you!
Items ideas to include .....
*New wallet
*Money Clip
* Gift Certificate for dinner at a resturant
*snack(s)
suggested
suggested man bags from this page via Amazon.com Widgets or you can find the latest styles and recommendations on