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Manbag: yes or no?

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    #122
    Tzar Chasm
    Registered Users Posts: 2,069 ✭✭✭Tzar Chasm


    No, I'm not a girl.
    have 3 different bags depending on what i require, I have a small dkny messenger bag which fits my android tablet and a few other things, I have a small backpack which I call my 'bug out bag' I keep it in the car, it has a towel, spare clothes, first aid kit, survival tin, food, GPS, solar charger and other assorted survival stuff, and then I have my main laptop bag, it has chargers, A4 folder, pencil case, lun I ch, hipflask and anything I might use in the next hour.

    due to my little brothers unique sense of humor and the secret santa system my laptop bag has flowers printed on it, but people don't pass comment on it, at least no one has ever said anything to my face, but I am 1.85M tall and 100+Kg


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    #123
    SilverScreen
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,113 ✭✭✭SilverScreen


    No, I'm not a girl.
    DeanAustin wrote: »
    Sweet sufferin' Jesus. 50 people have voted yes. Bunch of fannies.

    It's just wrong for men to have handbags. Don't question it. It is, it always was and it always will be.
    Why do you think it's wrong?


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    #124
    DeanAustin
    Registered Users Posts: 3,784 ✭✭✭DeanAustin


    SilverScreen wrote: »
    Why do you think it's wrong?

    Because men aren't women.


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    #125
    SilverScreen
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,113 ✭✭✭SilverScreen


    No, I'm not a girl.
    DeanAustin wrote: »
    Because men aren't women.
    Do you think it's wrong for women to wear trousers, because women aren't men? It's all social bullsh*t really.

    By the way there's a big difference between a messenger bag and a handbag so I don't know why people are comparing the two.


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    #126
    DeanAustin
    Registered Users Posts: 3,784 ✭✭✭DeanAustin


    SilverScreen wrote: »
    Do you think it's wrong for women to wear trousers, because women aren't men? It's all social bullsh*t really.

    By the way there's a big difference between a messenger bag and a handbag so I don't know why people are comparing the two.

    It's not b*ll****. It's not right for a man to be carrying around a bag with a load of sh!te in it. If it doesn't fit in your pockets, leave it at home.


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    #127
    iwantmydinner
    Registered Users Posts: 3,246 ✭✭✭iwantmydinner


    DeanAustin wrote: »
    It's not b*ll****. It's not right for a man to be carrying around a bag with a load of sh!te in it. If it doesn't fit in your pockets, leave it at home.

    Then don't carry around a bag with you. Why not leave everyone else do what suits them?!


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    #128
    Agricola
    Registered Users Posts: 6,547 ✭✭✭Agricola


    Ive got a sort of manbag for holidays. Very handy for holding guidebooks, cameras, suppositories, all the usual holiday stuff. Doubt I would use it here though.


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    #129
    yeppydeppy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,163 ✭✭✭yeppydeppy


    DeanAustin wrote: »
    It's not b*ll****. It's not right for a man to be carrying around a bag with a load of sh!te in it. If it doesn't fit in your pockets, leave it at home.

    What do you mean "it's not right"? Why not?


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    #130
    jaja321
    Registered Users Posts: 793 ✭✭✭jaja321


    DeanAustin wrote: »
    Because men aren't women.

    Grrrr. Beats chest.


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    #131
    DeanAustin
    Registered Users Posts: 3,784 ✭✭✭DeanAustin


    iwantmydinner wrote: »
    Then don't carry around a bag with you. Why not leave everyone else do what suits them?!

    Because if men become women and women become men, then where will society be? Manbags should be banned and those that use them should be locked up.

    When did this country lose it's manhood?


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    #132
    Nemeses
    Registered Users Posts: 1,829 ✭✭✭Nemeses


    DeanAustin wrote: »
    When did this country lose it's manhood?


    The day you got whipped :P


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    #133
    irelandrover
    Registered Users Posts: 3,705 ✭✭✭irelandrover


    No, I'm not a girl.
    Renegade Mechanic wrote: »
    Backpack, OP. Or that man card of yours will take a hammering....

    Why is it ok to carry a bag with two straps but not ok to carry a bag with one.

    Also for all you phone, wallet, keys people. why not get one of these and eliminate the wallet?

    http://www.amazon.de/SPIGEN-SGP-Leather-Wallet-Samsung/dp/B00C6CRVNY/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1376054736&sr=8-11&keywords=galaxy+s4+leather+wallet


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    #134
    Nemeses
    Registered Users Posts: 1,829 ✭✭✭Nemeses


    irelandrover wrote: »
    Why is it ok to carry a bag with two straps but not ok to carry a bag with one.

    Also for all you phone, wallet, keys people. why not get one of these and eliminate the wallet?

    http://www.amazon.de/SPIGEN-SGP-Leather-Wallet-Samsung/dp/B00C6CRVNY/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1376054736&sr=8-11&keywords=galaxy+s4+leather+wallet

    Where am I suppose to put the coins???

    I've a sh!te load of copper coins I carry every day


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    #135
    irelandrover
    Registered Users Posts: 3,705 ✭✭✭irelandrover


    No, I'm not a girl.
    Nemeses wrote: »
    Where am I suppose to put the coins???

    I've a sh!te load of copper coins I carry every day

    where do you put them now? into the purse part of your wallet?


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    #136
    Minderbinder
    Registered Users Posts: 2,030 ✭✭✭Minderbinder


    No, I'm not a girl.
    DeanAustin wrote: »
    Because if men become women and women become men, then where will society be? Manbags should be banned and those that use them should be locked up.

    When did this country lose it's manhood?

    Real men wouldn't be commenting on fashion at all though would they?


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    #137
    P.C.
    Registered Users Posts: 2,782 ✭✭✭P.C.


    Am I the only one reading a lot of these posts in a made up gay voice?


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    #138
    R P McMurphy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,129 ✭✭✭R P McMurphy


    P.C. wrote: »
    Am I the only one reading a lot of these posts in a made up gay voice?

    Are you sure that is not your inner voice?


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    #139
    The Narrator
    Closed Accounts Posts: 423 ✭✭The Narrator


    No, I'm not a girl.
    While I would have no problem carrying around the bag the OP posted for work/college related items,

    I would draw the line at bringing that sort of thing on a night out, as that would be where the bag becomes more of a purse...


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    #140
    Tar.Aldarion
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,090 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tar.Aldarion


    No, I'm not a girl.
    I think they are great for things like tablets, phones and so on, things that are bulky in a pocket, which just stretches them out of shape. Also I often buy a few things while I'm out, and can use a bag, much more comfortable to have one of those bags than carry a bag in your hand also. I even mostly bring a backpack these days.


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    #141
    SilverScreen
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,113 ✭✭✭SilverScreen


    No, I'm not a girl.
    DeanAustin wrote: »
    It's not b*ll****. It's not right for a man to be carrying around a bag with a load of sh!te in it. If it doesn't fit in your pockets, leave it at home.
    But why isn't it right? So if a male student can't fit their notes and stuff in their pockets they should leave them at home?

    I really don't know where this whole gender stereotyping comes from regarding messenger bags. They were originally designed for bicycle messengers and postal workers and not aimed at any gender in particular.


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    #142
    Alun
    Registered Users Posts: 21,436 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    I used to have one back in the 80's when I lived in Germany. More like a small handbag though, rather than a shoulder bag like in the OP's post. They were very common there, esp. at that time, and it was very handy I must say. Then I moved to the Netherlands, and was laughed at everywhere I went so stopped using it.


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    #143
    o1s1n
    Registered Users Posts: 34,597 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    SilverScreen wrote: »
    So if a male student can't fit their notes and stuff in their pockets they should leave them at home?
    .

    You're forgetting the wonder which is a backpack. They even have them for laptops these days too I hear.


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    #144
    SilverScreen
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,113 ✭✭✭SilverScreen


    No, I'm not a girl.
    o1s1n wrote: »
    You're forgetting the wonder which is a backpack. They even have them for laptops these days too I hear.
    I know, I was just questioning his logic.


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    #145
    TheLastMohican
    Registered Users Posts: 1,837 ✭✭✭TheLastMohican


    Yes. But only the natural, organic one in tan and white. It carries all a man really needs. It's labeled SCROTUM


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    #146
    irelandrover
    Registered Users Posts: 3,705 ✭✭✭irelandrover


    No, I'm not a girl.
    o1s1n wrote: »
    You're forgetting the wonder which is a backpack. They even have them for laptops these days too I hear.

    And why is a bag with two straps ok yet one with one strap isnt. How about if i use a backpack but only use one strap?


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    #147
    DeanAustin
    Registered Users Posts: 3,784 ✭✭✭DeanAustin


    Minderbinder wrote: »
    Real men wouldn't be commenting on fashion at all though would they?

    Precisely.


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    #148
    o1s1n
    Registered Users Posts: 34,597 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    irelandrover wrote: »
    And why is a bag with two straps ok yet one with one strap isnt. How about if i use a backpack but only use one strap?

    I never said it wasn't okay - just be aware that you look like you're carrying a ladies handbag.


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    #149
    krudler
    Registered Users Posts: 34,788 ✭✭✭✭krudler


    No, I'm not a girl.
    I'd say everyone who has a problem with a man bag would equally slag someone off for using both straps on a backpack.


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    #150
    Nemeses
    Registered Users Posts: 1,829 ✭✭✭Nemeses


    I've had to unfollow this thread as reading it makes me feel less manly and I can't be having that!


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    #151
    A Neurotic
    Registered Users Posts: 3,779 ✭✭✭A Neurotic


    No, I'm not a girl.
    Some strange strange opinions on this thread.

    I'm a student in Dublin. I find my satchel really useful for college (A4 pads and folders and tablet computers and whatnot), placement (to carry books, notes, and random stuff around hospitals - loads of doctors have embraced the satchel as a more professional looking alternative to a kiddy schoolbag), cycling (can rest it on the back of the bike and avoid the incredibly sweaty back that results from me cycling with a backpack), and generally gadding about town.

    Literally cannot fathom why some people think it's so womanly or abhorrent that a man's bag should have slightly different dimensions and one strap instead of two.


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