why are messenger bags considered gay?

[Icepick]

Thanks to the old Wallet thread here, I have a Messenger bag from Saddleback Leather

I agree that messenger bags have their place and will probably end up getting one for my camera.

What you linked to, however, does look a lot like a woman's purse.

 

[the DRIZZLE]

Messenger bags are nice when you're going through an airport because you are continually taking stuff out and putting it away at the various checkpoints. Other than that I prefer a backpack.

 

[TwiceOver]

Thanks to the old Wallet thread here, I have a Messenger bag from Saddleback Leather

Whoa, yeah that's a woman's purse.

 

[Codewiz]

This is what I carry:
http://www.saddlebackleather.com/categories/79-Briefcases/products/1655-Leather-Briefcase-Chestnut

and some smart asses have tried to make comments like that. I don't give a shit because my bag is awesome.

 

[Codewiz]

Whoa, yeah that's a woman's purse.

No it isn't, you don't understand the size......

http://edcforums.com/showthread.php/57804-Saddleback-Leather-Co-Messenger-Bag-Review-Impressions

How many "purses" can be worn as a backpack. The only thing you could say is the shape makes you think it is a purse on a picture online. But a picture with perspective, it looks nothing like a purse.

 

[lxskllr]

This is the bag I use to carry stuff.

http://www.filson.com/products/brie...sProduct=luggage/briefcases&fmetaProduct=1019

 

[Icepick]

This is what I carry:
http://www.saddlebackleather.com/categories/79-Briefcases/products/1655-Leather-Briefcase-Chestnut

and some smart asses have tried to make comments like that. I don't give a shit because my bag is awesome.

$600 for a messenger bag? For that price I'd expect it to get me laid too.

 

[Icepick]

Here's the thing. If you weigh down the messenger bag with a lot of weight, won't it throw off your gait and possibly lead to physiological problems after prolonged use? A backpack keeps everything centered and probably would be more comfortable over the long run.

 

[Raduque]

Jack Bauer does not agree....

Well, maybe we could rename them to "Bauer Bags".

 

[Pliablemoose]

Just got this:

And these bags aren't gay unless you buy shoes that match your bag.....

 

[Codewiz]

$600 for a messenger bag? For that price I'd expect it to get me laid too.

Actually mine is a laptop bag. And it is the last bag I will ever have to own. It will last a lifetime.

 

[lxskllr]

Actually mine is a laptop bag. And it is the last bag I will ever have to own. It will last a lifetime.

That's a good looking bag, and the price is on par with what you'd pay for a good briefcase. If I needed a nice briefcase, I'd get something like that rather than the "executive" style.

 

[Icepick]

Just got this:

And these bags aren't gay unless you buy shoes that match your bag.....

Just curious, how much $?

 

[Codewiz]

That's a good looking bag, and the price is on par with what you'd pay for a good briefcase. If I needed a nice briefcase, I'd get something like that rather than the "executive" style.

Yeah I do a bit of traveling for work. Unlike an executive style bag, my bag looks better the more it gets used. Scratches and scuffs don't make it look like ass. My bag looks better today than it did when I purchased it.

 

[Pliablemoose]

Just curious, how much $?

LL Bean, $65 or so... http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/40308?feat=sr

Only thing is you need to stick something in it to help it keep it's shape, the sides aren't very stiff.

I had a smaller bag, but need something to stick file folders in so my papers don't get crushed, and do double duty as a laptop/iPad carrier.

 

[moshquerade]

after about 3 years of business travel, i've come to the conclusion that messenger bags, aka man bags aka satchels are extremely convenient in carrying all your stuff without filling up your pockets or carrying around a bulky backpack.

when i'm at home i get crap from my friends for using it, why?

on top of that, they look pretty fashionable and fabulous... discuss?

you need to find new friends. they still making "ur gay" jokes?

 

[CRXican]

$600 leather bags like the ones up there are gay. Tacticool messenger bags from Hazard4 are cool. That or a Maxpedition Gearslinger.

 

[fatpat268]

I have a laptop messenger bag now... nothing special. I've never heard anyone say that it "looks gay," but even then... fuck them. I carry it because it's convenient and large.

I do feel weird wearing a backpack though... I haven't worn one regularly since high school

 

[lokiju]

Thanks to the old Wallet thread here, I have a Messenger bag from Saddleback Leather

Ha, I came in here to post this exact link.

 

[Gooberlx2]

Jack Bauer does not agree....

Yeah, that's a nice messenger bag, IMO. I've always thought of "man satchels" as being entirely different...More purse-like or certainly less "rugged" looking.

 

[0roo0roo]

http://www.instructables.com/id/Armored-messenger-bag/

 

[HAL9000]

Jack Bauer does not agree....

I have one of those bags!

OP: it's definitely not considered gay in the uk, i have a few and carried one all around America... Although I didn't see many guys with them, in the uk the vast majority of guys who carry a bag have a messenger bag...

 

[BoomerD]

after about 3 years of business travel, i've come to the conclusion that messenger bags, aka man bags aka satchels are extremely convenient in carrying all your stuff without filling up your pockets or carrying around a bulky backpack.

when i'm at home i get crap from my friends for using it, why?

on top of that, they look pretty fashionable and fabulous... discuss?

Because, no matter what you call it, you're still carrying a purse.

 

[PieIsAwesome]

I've never heard of this. You must come from somewhere like the east where people are queer.

 

[nageov3t]

it depends.

not really gay:

kinda gay:

super gay: