What's the best kind of bag for a dude to use in everyday situations?

I feel that a briefcase or lawyer bag is too dressy (the fact that it's usually made of leather doesn't help), but I need something to carry around an umbrella, and coat around in when the weather looks bad but it hasn't actually started raining yet.

Is it weird to carry a duffel bag around as my to-go bag when I'm not actually going on a vacation (or going to the gym)?

I think backpack is the easiest. You know, you have 2 free hands and it doesn't look weird if you are not wearing a suit.

I'd use a duffle bag.

look weird if you are not wearing a suit.

MetallicaKings

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look weird if you are not wearing a suit.

th3warr1or

The Foxhound Messenger bag of course:

Honestly, you don't have much to choose from except for a backpack.

I use a backpack for sports... and a leather messenger bag for anything else.SolidSnake35

I think backpack is the easiest. You know, you have 2 free hands and it doesn't look weird if you are not wearing a suit.

MetallicaKings

Agreed. Good in any situation unless you're over the age of 50. Then you may want to go with a soft briefcase like you can get at Office Depot. They don't look as formal as a briefcase, perform the same functions, but they also have a strap for your shoulder that you can throw over your head and can carry whatever, while looking informal and casual. They're relatively inexpensive too. I use one when I carry things for business. Less room than a backpack for stuffing in clothing, but better compartmentalization for separating all your sh**.

[QUOTE="SolidSnake35"]I use a backpack for sports... and a leather messenger bag for anything else.22Toothpicks

[QUOTE="SolidSnake35"]I use a backpack for sports... and a leather messenger bag for anything else.22Toothpicks

Murse = Man purse?

Like this?

[QUOTE="22Toothpicks"][QUOTE="SolidSnake35"]I use a backpack for sports... and a leather messenger bag for anything else.th3warr1or

Something like this for books and the like:

Rucksack for going over ruff ground or long distance, duffle bag for a large ammount of stuff over a short distance (shopping, gym ect)

Something like this for books and the like:

Rucksack for going over ruff ground or long distance, duffle bag for a large ammount of stuff over a short distance (shopping, gym ect)

markop2003

backpack?

a bag of weed

A back pack works for me.

The Foxhound Messenger bag of course:

TheHighWind

I usually just use a regular backpack. If it's a lot, a duffel bag. I heard military duffel bags are pretty good.

I just use a satchel bag to take to work. Only really need to put my lunch and the occasional files in there.

Obvious answer: Fanny packspazzx625

Get yerself a manbag, although like the female equivalent it does soon fill up with crap, trinkets, baubles, etc. I find them pretty useful, although my current actually resemble a handbag in some ways....... still like it whatevs innit...

Get yerself a manbag, although like the female equivalent it does soon fill up with crap, trinkets, baubles, etc. I find them pretty useful, although my current actually resemble a handbag in some ways....... still like it whatevs innit...

poptart

I still use a backpack for when I need to carry stuff (usually my computer) so whatever works best for you.

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Get yerself a manbag, although like the female equivalent it does soon fill up with crap, trinkets, baubles, etc. I find them pretty useful, although my current actually resemble a handbag in some ways....... still like it whatevs innit...

th3warr1or

Manbag? Hmmm well I guess I can dig a couple out:

Your typical over-the-shoulder manbag:

Here's an all saints one (brand I tend to buy):

Just a name for bags for men I guess - can come in all shapes n sizes....

Obvious answer: Fanny packspazzx625

On sale, down at the gap?

[QUOTE="22Toothpicks"][QUOTE="SolidSnake35"]I use a backpack for sports... and a leather messenger bag for anything else.SolidSnake35

Too big? Have you seen the minature suitcases that females lug around?

Messenger bags don't even come close to man purse territory though.

I'm thinking a sling bag, buttpack or field bag. Maybe a duffle but the problem with duffles is they're meant for unorganized large or larger items or packing therefore duffles usually don't have compartments. A field bag is a bag that's hybrid of a duffle and buttpack. Some can be suspended around the shoulder and waist while others are shoulder strap only.

I'm thinking a sling bag, buttpack or field bag. Maybe a duffle but the problem with duffles is they're meant for unorganized large or larger items or packing therefore duffles usually don't have compartments. A field bag is a bag that's hybrid of a duffle and buttpack. Some can be suspended around the shoulder and waist while others are shoulder strap only.

MagnumPI

I currently have the Morris bag from the Hunter series of Aunts and Uncles:

I think backpack is the easiest. You know, you have 2 free hands and it doesn't look weird if you are not wearing a suit.

MetallicaKings

i like a backpack as well, you can carry many heavy things without putting too much pressure on your shoulders (if you were carrying like a shoulder bag)